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1. Перевод слова witness Witness – свидетель, очевидец Перевод слова To call as witness – вызывать в качестве свидетеля witness custody – взятие под стражу свидетеля to impeach a witness – оспаривать свидетельское показание The defense called only one Witness. Защита вызвала только одного свидетеля. Who Witnessed his signing the documents? Кто видел, как он подписывал эти документы? My […]...
2. A midget walks into the doctors and says A midget walks into the doctors and says, “Doc, I’ve got these fucking itchy balls and I can’t do anything to stop ’em itching”. The Doc says, “I can see the problem and I’ll fix it for ya” So the Doc pulls out a pair of scissors and tells the Midget to close his eyes. […]...
3. Перевод слова tiny Tiny – крошечный Перевод слова Tiny parasitic insects – маленькие насекомые-паразиты tiny spark – искорка tiny brook – ручеек tiny tot with yellow hair – малыш с золотистыми волосами The plate had a Tiny chip in the edge. На ободке тарелки была крошечная щербинка. The computer chips were Tiny. Компьютерные микросхемы были крошечные. It was […]...
4. Значение идиомы ground [ground] See: BREAK GROUND, COMMON GROUND, COVER GROUND or COVERTHE GROUND, CUT THE GROUND FROM UNDER, EAR TO THE GROUND, FEET ON THEGROUND, GAIN GROUND, GET OFF THE GROUND, GIVE GROUND, HAPPY HUNTINGGROUND, HOLD ONE’S GROUND, LOSE GROUND, MIDDLE GROUND, RUN INTO THEGROUND, STAMPING GROUND, STAND ONE’S GROUND, FROM THE GROUND UP....
5. Where am I, Cathy? Attorney to witness: “What was the first thing your husband said to you when he woke up that morning?” Witness: “Where am I Cathy?” Attorney: “And why did that upset you?” Witness: “Because my name is Susan.”...
6. Перевод слова honor Honor – слава, почет, честь Перевод слова To honor a request – выполнять просьбу word of honor – слово чести honor camp – амер. лагерь для “почетных заключенных” I pledge my Honor. Клянусь своей честью. “We plead guilty, Your Honor.” “Мы признаем свою вину, Ваша Честь.” I pledge that I will Honor my wife. Я […]...
7. IBM Memo about Peripheral Replacement IBM Memo about Peripheral Replacement This is an actual alert to IBM Field Engineers that went out to all IBM Branch Offices. The person who wrote it was very serious. The rest of us may find it rather funny. Abstract: Mouse Balls Available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit) Mouse balls are now available as FRU. […]...
8. Значение идиомы in honor of [in honor of] {prep.} As an honor to; for showing respect or thanksto. We celebrate Mother’s Day in honor of our mothers. The citydedicated a monument in honor of the general....
9. Значение идиомы whistle in the dark [whistle in the dark] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to stay braveand forget your fear. Tom said he could fight the bully with onehand, but we knew that he was just whistling in the dark....
10. A young couple gets married, and the groom A young couple gets married, and the groom asks his bride if he can have a dresser drawer of his own that she will never open. The bride agrees. After 30 years of marriage, she notices that his drawer has been left ajar. She peeks in and sees 3 golf balls and $6,000. She confronts […]...
11. Being under oath “You seem to have more than the average share of intelligence for a man of your background,” sneered the lawyer at a witness on the stand. “If I wasn’t under oath, I’d return the compliment,” replied the witness....
12. One doc operated on a person for a hernia One doc operated on a person for a hernia. He opened his testis and took the balls out and kept it on the table. At the end of the operation he wanted to put his balls back into the pouch of testis. He searched operation theatre but could not find the balls of the patient. […]...
13. Microsoft Addresses Justice Department Accusations REDMOND, Wash. – Oct. 23, 1997 – In direct response to accusations made by the Department of Justice, the Microsoft Corp. announced today that it will be acquiring the federal government of the United States of America for an undisclosed sum. “It’s actually a logical extension of our planned growth”, said Microsoft chairman Bill Gates, […]...
14. NOTIFICATION TO ALL STAFF REGARDING LANGUAGE It has been brought to our attention that some individuals have been using foul language during the execution of their duties. Due to complaints from managers who are more easily offended, this type of language will no longer be tolerated. We do realise, however, the importance of staff being able to properly express their feelings […]...
15. Alaskan tourism If you are considering doing some camping this summer, please note the following public service announcement: In Alaska, tourists are warned to wear tiny bells on their clothing when hiking in bear country. The bells warn away MOST bears (brown, black, etc.), but be careful because they don’t scare Grizzly Bears. Tourists are cautioned to […]...
16. Значение идиомы base on balls [base on balls] {n.} First base given to a baseball batter who is pitched four balls outside of the strike zone. He was a good judge of pitchers and often received bases on balls....
17. A precise location Attorney to witness: “And where was the location of the accident?” Witness: “Approximately milepost 499.” Attorney: “And where is milepost 499?” Witness: “About halfway between milepost 498 and milepost 500.”...
18. A man takes his dog for a walk in the park A man takes his dog for a walk in the park. While he’s there, he runs in to his old friend. The two men stop to talk and the dog just plops right down and starts licking his balls. The friend sees this and says, “Man, I sure wish I could do that.” The dog […]...
19. Значение идиомы for fear [for fear] Because of fear. He left an hour early for fear ofmissing his train. She worried for fear that the child would behurt....
20. Bank Teller Bank Teller A middle aged man walks into the bank and says to the young teller, “I want to open a fucking checking account”. “Please sir”, she replies, “we can’t have language like that in here.” “Why the Fuck not?” he asked. “Sir,” Came her retort, “I must ask you to refrain from swearing.” “I […]...
21. Значение идиомы do justice to [do justice to] {v. phr.} 1. To do as well as you should; do properly. Barbara had so many things to do that she could not do justice to her lessons. The newspaper man did not do justice to the story. 2. To eat or drink with enthusiasm or enjoyment. The boy did justice to […]...
22. Перевод слова justice Justice – справедливость, правосудие, юстиция Перевод слова To cry for justice – взывать к справедливости Court of Justice – суд Department of Justice – министерство юстиции (в США) to administer justice – отправлять правосудие to obstruct justice – препятствовать правосудию Justice will prevail. Справедливость восторжествует. They must not be allowed to escape Justice. Им нельзя […]...
23. Ask your question One day at a trial, an eminent psychologist was called to testify. A severe, no-nonsense professional, she sat down in the witness chair, unaware that its rear legs were set precariously on the back of the raised platform. “Will you state your name?” asked the district attorney. Tilting back in her chair she opened her […]...
24. Значение идиомы tight-lipped [tight-lipped] {adj.} A taciturn person; one who doesn’t say much. The witness was tight-lipped about what she saw for fear ofphysical retaliation by the mob....
25. From one of Tom Clancy books From one of Tom Clancy’s books: Commanding officer: “Alright! How about an attitude check???” Crew (In Unison): “I HATE THIS FUCKING PLACE!” CO: “Now, let’s be more positive…” Crew: “I POSITIVELY HATE THIS FUCKING PLACE!” CO: “OK, How about a negative attitde check…” Crew: “I DON’T LIKE THIS FUCKING PLACE!” CO: “OK, How about a […]...
26. BMW thinks of everything On a golf tour in Ireland, Tiger Woods drives his BMW into a petrol station in a remote part of the Irish countryside. The pump attendant, obviously knows nothing about golf, greets him in a typical Irish manner completely unaware of who the golfing pro is. “Top of the mornin’ to yer, sir” says the […]...
27. Taking the final exam Two college basketball players were taking an important final exam. If they failed, they would be on academic probation and not allowed to play in the big game the following week. The exam was fill-in-the-blank. The last question read, “Old MacDonald had a ________.” Bubba was stumped. He had no idea what to answer. But […]...
28. Значение идиомы in the dark [in the dark] {adj. phr.} 1. In ignorance; without information. John was in the dark about the job he was being sent to. If thegovernment controls the news, it can keep people in the dark on anytopic it chooses. Mary had a letter from Sue yesterday, but shewas left in the dark about Sue’s plans […]...
29. Значение идиомы for fear of [for fear of] {adv. phr.} Because of being afraid of something; onaccount of being scared. Dave refuses to go to Europe for fear ofan airplane crash and for fear of a shipwreck....
30. The fucking lights Tith the sun beginning to rise, the cabin of the jetliner was suddenly illuminated. “Who turned on the fucking lights?” a male passenger, who had been surly since boarding, snarled at a stewardess. The girl had had enough of this particular character. “These are the breakfast lights, sir,” she answered with forced sweetness. “The fucking […]...
31. A couple was delighted when finally their long wait to adopt A couple was delighted when finally their long wait to adopt a baby came to an end. The adoption center called and told them they had a wonderful Japanese baby boy, and the couple took him without hesitation. On the way home from the adoption center, they stopped by the local college so they each […]...
32. Значение идиомы stand one’s ground [stand one’s ground] also [hold one’s ground] {v. phr.} 1. To stayand fight instead of running away. The enemy attacked in greatnumbers but our men stood their ground. Compare: GAIN GROUND. Contrast: GIVE GROUND, LOSE GROUND. 2. To defend a belief orstatement; refuse to weaken when opposed; insist you are right. John’s friends said he […]...
33. Balls Once man came to doctor and said to him that his balls don’t work. doctor implanted to him one iron and one wooden ball. in some years they meet in the street and doctor asked him. ooo how are your balls working? the man: they work perfectly. I have 2 boys-one’s name is Robocob and […]...
34. Buying some golf balls A blonde golfer goes into the pro shop and looks around frowning. Finally the pro askes her what she wants. “I can’t find any green golf balls,” the blonde golfer complains. The pro looks all over the shop, and through all the catalogs, and finally calls the manufacturers and determines that sure enough, there are […]...
35. Перевод слова fear Fear – страх, боязнь Перевод слова To chase all fear – отбросить всякий страх without fear or favour – беспристрастно, объективно more than half dead with fear – чуть живой от страха I Fear the results of the final exams. Я опасаюсь за результаты выпускных экзаменов. His wife seemed depressed, and he Feared for his […]...
36. Значение идиомы have someone by the balls [have someone by the balls] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {vulgar},{avoidable} To have someone at a disadvantage or in one’s power. The kidnappers had the company by the balls for six long weeks....
37. Перевод слова couple Couple – пара, два, двое Перевод слова A couple of apples – два яблока in a couple of days – через два-три дня loving couple – любящая пара “Are they a Couple?”No, they are just good friends.” “Они пара?”Нет, они просто хорошие друзья.” They’re an odd Couple. Они странная парочка. We spent a Couple of […]...
38. Fucking bear Ones there was a wild-wild bear. He went through the wild dark fores an? drank beer, so he was drunk. – People don’t understand me, fucking people… I want to fuck them… i wanna fuck all the mankind! A second latter a wild hunter fucked a wild bear into his ass…...
39. A girl sees three dogs in the park and kneels down to pet them A girl sees three dogs in the park and kneels down to pet them. “What’s your name?” she asks the first. To her surprise, the dog answers “My name’s Huey and I’m having a great day going in and out of puddles.” She goes up to the second dog and asks “What’s your name?” The […]...
40. Ordering Coffee and Tea Jermaine: I’d like a Decaf drip, To go. Drew: Would you like our light or dark Roast? Jermaine: I’ll just have whatever’s freshly brewed. Drew: Are you sure you don’t want to try an Espresso, an Americano, or a Latte? Jermaine: No, just a decaf coffee. Drew: Sure, no problem. Would you like it hot […]...