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1. Перевод слова take steps Take steps – принимать меры, предпринимать шаги Перевод слова To take step forward – сделать шаг вперед take necessary steps – принять необходимые меры take reasonable steps – предпринять разумные шаги She Took a step toward the door. Она сделала шаг к двери. The police Took steps to reduce crime. Полиция приняла меры для снижения […]...
2. A guy steps into an elevator and A guy steps into an elevator and there’s just one attractive woman in it. He turns around to push the button for his floor and his elbow bumps right into her breast. He says, “Oh, I’m so sorry. If your heart is as soft as your breast, I hope you’ll be able to forgive me.” […]...
3. Перевод слова church Church – церковь Перевод слова To consecrate a church – освящать церковь to go into the church – принимать духовный сан as poor as a church mouse – бедный, как церковная мышь The Church burnt to the ground. Церковь сгорела дотла. It sounds like the Church bells. Похоже на перезвон колоколов. The Church is seeking […]...
4. Значение идиомы take steps [take steps] {v. phr.} To begin to make plans or arrangements; makepreparations; give orders. – Usually used with “to” and an infinitive. The city is taking steps to replace its streetcars with busses....
5. Значение идиомы ins and outs [ins and outs] {n. phr.} The special ways of going somewhere ordoing something; the different parts. The janitor knows all the insand outs of the big school building. Jerry’s father is a good lifeinsurance salesman; he knows all the ins and outs of the business....
6. Перевод идиомы take steps / take measures, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take steps / take measures Перевод: принимать меры Пример: Our company has begun to take steps to stop people from smoking in the office building. Наша компания начала принимать меры, чтобы отучить людей от курения в здании офиса....
7. A little nine year old girl was in church with her mother A little nine year old girl was in church with her mother when she started feeling ill. “Mommy,” she said. “Can we leave now?” “No,” her mother replied. “Well, I think I have to throw up!” “Then go out the front door and to the back of the church and throw up behind a bush.” […]...
8. A man was leaving church one day A man was leaving church one day. The Pastor was standing at the door (as he always is) to shake hands with members of the congregation. He grasped the man by the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him, “You need to join the Army of the Lord!” The man replied, “I’m […]...
9. After church on Sunday morning, a young boy After church on Sunday morning, a young boy suddenly announced to his mother, “Mom, I’ve decided I’m going to be a minister when I grow up. “That’s okay with us,” the mother said, “But what made you decide to be a minister?” “Well,” the boy replied, “I’ll have to go to church on Sunday anyway, […]...
10. Three couples wanted to join a church Three couples, an elderly couple, a middle aged couple and a young newlywed couple wanted to join a church. The pastor says, “We have special requirements for new parishioners. You must abstain from having sex for two weeks.” The couples agreed and came back at the end of two weeks. The pastor goes to the […]...
11. Значение идиомы inside out [inside out] {adv.} 1. So that the inside is turned outside. Mother turns the stockings inside out when she washes them. 2. or[inside and out] also [in and out] In every part; throughout;completely. David knows the parts of his bicycle inside out. Wesearched the house inside and out for the kitten. Compare: BACKWARDSAND FORWARDS, INS […]...
12. Значение идиомы on the outs [on the outs] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not friendly; having aquarrel. Mary and Sue were on the outs. Being on the outs witha classmate is very upsetting. Syn.: AT ODDS....
13. On his way out of church, Frank stopped at the door On his way out of church, Frank stopped at the door to speak to the minister. “Would it be right,” he asked, “for a person to profit from the mistakes of another?” “Absolutely not!” replied the pastor. “In that case,” said the young man, “I wonder if you’d consider returning the hundred dollars I paid […]...
14. Church Holidays – Церковные праздники Church holidays are days set aside by the church for celebrating various events from the life of Christ, the Virgin Mary, and the saints. The most important holiday in Russian churches is Easter (Resurrection of Christ). Next is Christmas, followed by Epiphany, Christ’s presentation at the Temple, Annunciation, Christ’s entrance into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday), Ascension […]...
15. An old man goes to a church, and is making a confession An old man goes to a church, and is making a confession: Man: Father, I am 75 years old. I have been married for 50 years. All these years I had been faithful to my wife, but yesterday I was intimate with an 18 year old. Father: When was the last time you made a […]...
16. Перевод идиомы the ins and outs (of something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: the ins and outs (of something) Идиома: the ins and outs (of something) разг. Перевод: все детали, тонкости, подробности чего-либо Пример: The supervisor knows the ins and outs of the new machine. Надсмотрщик знает все тонкости новой машины....
17. Перевод идиомы on the outs, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: on the outs Идиома: on the outs разг. Перевод: в натянутых, плохих отношениях, в ссоре Пример: Jerry and Nick are on the outs again. Джерри и Ник опять в ссоре....
18. Пословица / поговорка he who laughs last, laughs longest / he laughs best who laughs last – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: he who laughs last, laughs longest / he laughs best who laughs last Перевод: хорошо смеется тот, кто смеется последним Пример: Everybody thought that the boy would not get the job because he was too young. However, he who laughs last laughs longest and in fact he got the job easily. Все […]...
19. Quotes from stupid 02 These are supposedly actual quotes taken from around the world. “That race was all about competition.” – David Coleman, ITV “And I can see the strong wind blowing the sun towards us.” – Brian Johnson, BBC Radio 3 Mark Goodier: What’s the name of the company you work for? Listener: Mining and Engineering Services. Mark […]...
20. A few years ago, when the Catholic church reform began A few years ago, when the Catholic church reform began to be much in the news, Mrs. Moskowitz said to Mrs. Finkelstein, “Tell me, Becky, have you heard by chance what’s going on in Rome?” “No,” said Mrs Finkelstein. “I haven’t. What’s going on in Rome?” “A meeting of high Catholic churchmen has, among other […]...
21. Scientists Decode the First Message From an Alien Civilization Scientists Decode the First Message From an Alien Civilization… Simply send 6 x 10 to the 50 atoms of Hydrogen to the Star System at the top of the list, cross off that star system, then put your Star System at the bottom of the list and send it to 100 other Star Systems. Within […]...
22. A priest and a rabbi operated a church and a synagogue A priest and a rabbi operated a church and a synagogue across the street from each other. Since their schedules intertwined, they decided to go in together to buy a car. So they did. They drove it home and parked it in the street between their establishments. A few minutes later, the rabbi looked out […]...
23. Значение идиомы he laughs best who laughs last [he laughs best who laughs last] A person should go ahead with whathe is doing and not worry when others laugh at him. When he succeedshe will enjoy laughing at them for being wrong more than they enjoyedlaughing at him. – A proverb. Everyone laughed at Mary when she waslearning to ski. She kept falling […]...
24. A little girl was playing up a tree near a church A little girl was playing up a tree near a church. The priest was taking a walk when he happened to look up the tree and saw the little girl. She had no panties on. He called her down and gave her money to buy a pair of panties. The girl was so happy and […]...
25. Значение идиомы poor as a church mouse [poor as a church mouse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Penniless; broke;extremely poor. The newly arrived boat people were poor as churchmice....
26. Значение идиомы be on the outs with [be on the outs with] {v. phr.} To not be on speaking terms with someone; be in disagreement with someone. Jane and Tom have been on the outs with one another since Tom started to date another woman....
27. David Duchovny – Дэвид Духовны David Duchovny was born in New York City on the 7th of August, 1960. His father is a writer and his mother is a housewife. Before David was bom his parents had been English teachers. When his parents divorced, David was raised by his mother, along with his sister Laurie and his brother Daniel. David […]...
28. 4 Nuns at a church wanted to watch TV 4 Nuns at a church wanted to watch TV. The first one said she wanted to watch the INDY 500. The second one wanted to watch the sexy Shawn Michels on WWF. The third nun said she wanted to watch the knitting channel so she can knit some mittens for the kitchen. The fourth nun […]...
29. Значение идиомы put one’s hand to [put one’s hand to] or [set one’s hand to] or [turn one’s hand to]{v. phr.} To start working at; try to do. Hal does a good job ateverything mat he turns his hand to. After Mr. Sullivan foundfarming unprofitable, he moved to town and turned his hand tocarpentry....
30. Divine Right Several years ago, the Catholic Church required women to wear a head covering in order to enter the sanctuary. One Sunday a lady arrived without her head covering. The priest informs her that she cannot enter without it. A few moments later, the lady re-appears wearing her blouse tied to her head. The shocked priest […]...
31. Sending a 3,106 carat diamond by Parcel Post! The Cullinan Diamond is the largest rough diamond ever found – at 3,106.75 carats. It was found in South Africa in 1905 and had to be transported from South Africa to England to be presented to King Edward VII. Transporting such a valuable diamond was a huge security risk. So how did they do it? […]...
32. Chaim escapes from a mental hospital Chaim escapes from a mental hospital and goes to the train station. He gets on the train and is seated next to a business man. He asks the man, “Are you Jewish?” The man says, “No.” Joe apologizes. Ten minutes later, he asks, “You wouldn’t happen to be Jewish would you?” The man replies, “No!” […]...
33. Значение идиомы by turns [by turns] {adv. phr.} First one and then another in a regular way; one substituting for or following another according to a repeated plan. On the drive to Chicago, the three men took the wheel by turns. The teachers were on duty by turns. When John had a fever, he felt cold and hot by […]...
34. Perfectly good eyesight Two really old guys decided they would go out and try to play a round of golf together. They get on the first tee and the first old guy says to the second, “My eyesight isn’t what it used to be. Can you watch my ball for me?”. The second guy says, “Sure! I see […]...
35. Значение идиомы the business [the business] {n.}, {slang} – Usually used with “give” or “get”.1. All that you are able to do; greatest effort. Johnny gave thetryouts the business but he failed to make the team. 2. The most harmpossible; the greatest damage or hurt. Fred got the business whenTom caught him with his bicycle. 3. A harsh scolding. […]...
36. Значение идиомы best [best] See: AS BEST ONE CAN, AT BEST, FOR THE BEST, GET THE BETTER OF or GET THE BEST OF, HAD BETTER or HAD BEST, HE LAUGHS BEST WHO LAUGHS LAST, MAKE THE BEST OF, PUT ONE’S BEST FOOT FORWARD, SECOND BEST, TO THE BEST OF ONE’S KNOWLEDGE, WITH THE BEST or WITH THE BEST […]...
37. Перевод слова star Star – звезда, звездный Перевод слова Co-star – сниматься в главной роли в одном фильме evening star – вечерняя звезда four-star hotel – четырехзвездочная гостиница Her Star was rising. Ее звезда восходила. The Star captured a comet. Звезда захватила комету. The sky was filled with Stars. Небо было усыпано звездами....
38. Значение идиомы for laughs [for laughs] {adv. phr.} For pleasure; for fun; as a joke. Thecollege boys climbed up into the girls’ dorms and stole some of theirdresses just for laughs, but they were punished all the same....
39. Значение идиомы take turns [take turns] {v. phr.} To do something one after another instead ofdoing it all at the same time. In class we should not talk all atthe same time; we should take turns. Jean and Beth took turns onthe swing. The two boys took turns at digging the hole. Thethree men took turns driving so one […]...
40. Значение идиомы cross one’s fingers [cross one’s fingers] {v. phr.} 1a. To cross two fingers of one hand for good luck. Mary crossed her fingers during the race so that Tom would win. 1b. or [keep one’s fingers crossed] {informal} To wish for good luck. Keep your fingers crossed while I take the test. 2. To cross two fingers of […]...