Reducing Household Expenses

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5. Значение идиомы spending money[spending money] or [pocket money] {n.} Money that is given to aperson to spend. When the seniors went to New York City on a trip, each was given $10 in spending money. Father gave John a nickel inpocket money when he went to the store with Mother....
6. Значение идиомы inch[inch] See: BY INCHES, EVERY INCH, GIVE ONE AN INCH AND HE WILLTAKE A MILE, WITHIN AN ACE OF or WITHIN AN INCH OF, WITHIN AN INCH OFONE’S LIFE....
7. Перевод слова budgetBudget — бюджет Перевод слова Annual budget — ежегодный бюджет federal budget — федеральный бюджет household budget — семейный бюджет We live on a modest Budget. Мы живем на скромный бюджет. We discussed our household Budget. Мы обсудили наш семейный бюджет. The Budget needs to be pruned. Бюджет должен быть сокращен....
8. Перевод слова financeFinance — финансы, доходы, деньги; финансировать, содержать Перевод слова The finances of a state — государственные доходы his finances are low — у него плохо с деньгами a system of finance — финансовая система to finance a new house — финансировать строительство нового дома She is Chair of the Finance Committee. Она председатель финансового комитета. ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова householdHousehold — домашнее хозяйство, семейство, дом, бытовой Перевод слова The master of the household — хозяин дома, глава семьи household cares — домашние заботы household goods — хозяйственные товары household management — домоводство We discussed our Household budget Мы обсудили наш семейный бюджет. Computers have become Household toys. Компьютеры стали домашним развлечением. Bleach kills Household ... Читать далее...
10. GOD will save meThe police were going door to door warning everyone to evacuate because the river was rising. One door they came to, the man said «GOD will save me». The river continued to rise and he was forced to move everthing to the second floor of his house. A man in a boat came by and ... Читать далее...
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12. Перевод слова inchInch — дюйм, высота Перевод слова A man of inches — мужчина высокого роста square inch — квадратный дюйм inch by inch — мало-помалу, понемногу Caleb’s face fell a full Inch. Лицо Калеба вытянулось на целый дюйм. We Inched along in heavy traffic. Мы медленно двигались в плотном автомобильном потоке. Give him an Inch and ... Читать далее...
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15. Being in DebtChang: I don’t mean to be nosey, but all of those bills are red or pink. Are you Behind on all of those bills? Ilya: I am, but it’s no big deal. I can catch up on them next month. Chang: You know that being late on bills is bad for your credit score, right? ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод слова financialFinancial — финансовый Перевод слова Financial burden — финансовые затруднения financial catastrophe — финансовый крах financial considerations — финансовые соображения I had a lot of financial commitments. У меня было много финансовых обязательств. She’s a self-proclaimed Financial guru. Она самозваный финансовый гуру. London is the hub of the Financial world. Лондон — финансовая столица мира. ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод слова saveSave — сохранять, спасать, беречь, копить Перевод слова To save books from a fire — спасти книги от пожара to save every penny one can — беречь каждую копейку to save up money — копить деньги God save you! — храни вас господь! Did you Save the changes that you made? Вы сохранили изменения, которые ... Читать далее...
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19. Reducing Food WasteJon: Wait! What are you doing with that Squishy tomato? Marta: I’m Tossing it. It’s no good anymore. Jon: I’ll take it, and I’ll take that Stale bread, too. Marta: Stop! You can’t Fish that out of the Trash. Jon: I’m trying to do my part to reduce Food waste. Tired vegetables are still okay ... Читать далее...
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21. My Household Duties — Мои обязанности по дому (1)This is my last year at school, and I work hard to pass my final exams successfully. As I am very busy, I can’t help my parents much in keeping the house. But still I have some household duties. Every day I do my room and my bed, wash up dishes, dust the furniture and ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы within an inch of one’s life[within an inch of one’s life] {adv. phr.} Until you are almostdead; near to dying. The bear clawed the hunter within an inch ofhis life. Often used after «to». The prize fighter was beaten towithin an inch of his life....
23. Значение идиомы out-of-pocket expenses[out-of-pocket expenses] {n. phr.} Expenses one has to pay foroneself, not the company that sends one on a given assignment, such astips for waiters, cab drivers, etc. Luckily, my out-of-pocketexpenses didn’t amount to more than $15....
24. My household choresВ топике Мои домашние дела – я расскажу о том, какие обязанности я выполняю по дому. Я помогаю своим родителям и у меня много работы: я делаю уборку в квартире, помогаю маме и бабушке готовить еду и печь торты. Еще я часто хожу в магазин и на рынок, закупаю продукты. В нашем загородном доме тоже ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы out of step[out of step] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in step; not matchingstrides or keeping pace with another or others. George alwaysmarches out of step with the music. 2. Out of harmony; not keepingup. — Often followed by «with». Just because you don’t smoke, itdoesn’t mean you are out of step with other boys and ... Читать далее...
26. Домашние обязанности/ Household DutiesНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Household Duties Домашние обязанности My name is Ivan. I’m 14 years old and I’m at the 8th form of a secondary school. At the moment, I’m having summer holidays, as all classes and final tests have finished. Nevertheless, I still have lots of things to do. I’d like ... Читать далее...
27. Reducing travel riskThere was this statistics student who, when driving his car, would always accelerate hard before coming to any junction, whizz straight over it, then slow down again once he’d got over it. One day, he took a passenger, who was understandably unnerved by his driving style, and asked him why he went so fast over ... Читать далее...
28. Planning a WeddingSeamus: What’s that? Cathy: It’s a planning book for our Wedding. Seamus: We aren’t getting married for a year and a half. Cathy: I know, but there are so many things to plan. We have to book the Hall far in advance, you know, and once we Set the date, we have to send out ... Читать далее...
29. Мои обязанности по дому/ My Household ChoresНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Household Chores Мои обязанности по дому My name is Kate. I’m thirteen years old. I’d like to tell you about my household chores. Many children in our country have some responsibilities around the house. I’m sure that in many other countries too. Some children are not happy ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы step on it[step on it] or [step on the gas] {v. phr.} 1. To push down on thegas pedal to make a car go faster. Be very careful when you step onthe gas. Don’t go too fast. Compare: GIVE IT THE GUN. 2. {informal}To go faster; hurry. Step on it, or we’ll be late for school. John ... Читать далее...
31. Disagreeing Politely in a Business SettingLucy: I don’t think this is going To work. This plan Calls for the new office to open by July and I think that’s too Ambitious. I don’t see how the Groundwork can be done any earlier than September. Jeff: I understand your concern. I don’t want to Rush the opening of the new office ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы give one an inch, and he will take a mile[give one an inch, and he will take a mile] If you give some peoplea little or yield anything, they will want more and more; some peopleare never satisfied. I gave Billy a bite of candy and he wantedmore and more. If you give him an inch, he’ll take a mile. Thecounselor said to Jack, ... Читать далее...
33. Топик «Мои домашние обязанности» (My household chores/duties)I think nobody likes it when his house is in a mess. Doing household chores and keeping the house clean and cozy are necessary in every flat. My parents work hard and they get rather tired after work. So it goes without saying that they don’t have to manage all the housework and I have ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы inch along[inch along] {v. phr.} To. proceed slowly and withdifficulty. When the electricity failed, it took John half an hourto inch his way along the corridors of the office building....
35. Значение идиомы within an ace of[within an ace of] {informal} or [within an inch of] {adv. phr.}Almost but not quite; very close to; nearly. Tim came within an aceof losing the election. John was within an inch of drowning beforehe was pulled out of the water. Compare: BY THE SKIN OF ONE’S TEETH....
36. A present for the anniversaryA middle-aged Jewish guy is out to dinner with his wife to celebrate her fortieth birthday. He says, «So what would you like, Julie? A Jaguar? A sable coat? A diamond necklace?» She says, «Bernie, I want a divorce.» He says, «I wasn’t planning on spending that much.»...
37. Фразовый глагол save up — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: save up Перевод: делать сбережения, копить (деньги) Пример: I hope I will be able to save up enough money to go to school. Надеюсь, я смогу скопить достаточно денег, чтобы пойти в институт....
38. Перевод идиомы step-by-step, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: step-by-step Перевод: шаг за шагом, постепенно Пример: My grandfather has made a great effort and step-by-step he has learned how to use a computer. Мой дедушка сильно постарался, и постепенно научился пользоваться компьютером....
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40. It seems that Ken Starr is dropping all sexual allegationsIt seems that Ken Starr is dropping all sexual allegations against President Clinton. It all stems from the Paula Jones case. The spokesperson remarked that it would be impossible for a woman with a six inch nose to give a blow job to a person with a three inch dick....