Showing Disapproval and Sympathy

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1. Showing Off a New PurchaseMonica: Wow, Check you out! When did you buy a new car? Kevin: This isn’t just any new car. It’s a Ferrari. Monica: I can see that. It must have Set you back a few. Kevin: Yeah, but it was Worth it. You should see the looks I get riding around in this Baby. My ... Читать далее...
2. Showing Off a New PurchaseMonica: Wow, Check you out! When did you buy a new car? Kevin: This isn’t just any new car. It’s a Ferrari. Monica: I can see that. It must have Set you back a few. Kevin: Yeah, but it was Worth it. You should see the looks I get riding around in this Baby. My ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова rottenRotten — гнилой, прогнивший, испорченный Перевод слова Rotten trunk — трухлявый ствол rotten egg — тухлое яйцо to be rotten at the core — быть насквозь испорченным rotten iron — проржавевшее железо I was feeling Rotten. Я чувствовал себя просто отвратительно. It smells like Rotten eggs. Воняет как тухлые яйца. He’s spoilt Rotten. Он вконец ... Читать далее...
4. Making Repairs on the Outside of a HouseMaggie: Watch out! Are you okay? Conrad: I’m fine, but I almost Tripped over that Crack in the Driveway. We’ve got to get that Fixed. Maggie: I know it’s a Hazard, but First things first. We should fix those broken Front steps, don’t you think? Conrad: I see what you mean. Maggie: And we have ... Читать далее...
5. Talking About BooksMaggie: What did you think of the book you started last week? Kurt: Oh, I liked it Well enough. Maggie: Wow, that’s a Glowing recommendation. Kurt: Well, it Started off with a bang and the Suspense in the first half was great. I Couldn’t put it down. Then, the Pace changed in the second half ... Читать далее...
6. Defending Your Ideas at WorkMonica: That’s why I don’t think it’s Doable. We should consider other ideas. … That was Monica. She’s my co-worker and my Nemesis. She Criticizes all of my ideas, but I’ve learned that the best Defense is to not get Defensive. … Kazuya: I appreciate your Feedback. I understand your Reservations, but let me show ... Читать далее...
7. A Destructive StormAllen: Are you all right? Monica: Yes, we’re fine, but that Blizzard really Caught us off guard, especially this time of year. Have you seen the news? Allen: I just watched it. Overnight, the storm Felled over 30 trees in and around the town and Toppled utility lines. City officials are saying that some Residents ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова awfulAwful — ужасный, отвратительный Перевод слова Awful manners — ужасные манеры awful tragedy — ужасная трагедия awful truth — страшная правда My old boss was Awful! Мой прежний босс был ужасен! That joke is just Awful. Эта шутка — просто ужас. I’m Awful sorry. Я ужасно извиняюсь....
9. Asking for a DateI Admit it. I’m a Player. I work in an office where there are a lot of Attractive women. Take Debra, for example. I heard that she just Broke up with her boyfriend last week so I decided to ask her out. Liam: Hi, Debra. How’s it going? Debra: Okay, I guess. How about you? ... Читать далее...
10. At a grocery storeA man observed a woman in the grocery store with a three year old girl in her basket. As they passed the cookie section, the little girl asked for cookies and her mother told her, «No.» The little girl immediately began to whine and fuss, and the mother said quietly, «Now Monica, we just have ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова managementManagement — управление, менеджмент Перевод слова Dexterous in the management — опытный в управлении factory management — дирекция завода household management — домоводство Many companies go bankrupt due to bad Management. Многие компании разоряются из-за непрофессионального управления. The Management are aware of the problem. Администрации известно об этой проблеме. All senior Management were told to ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы rotten to the core[rotten to the core] {adj. phr.} 1. Thoroughly decayed or spoiled. This apple is inedible; it is brown and soft and rotten to thecore. 2. In total moral collapse. The Communist government of Cubais rotten to the core....
13. Job LayoffsPhillip: So, have you Heard the news? Mary: No, What’s up? Phillip: I just heard that the company is planning To lay off 20 percent of the employees in the next two months. Mary: You’re Kidding! I knew they were looking for some way To cut costs with the Lower profits this quarter, but I ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы face[face] See: BLUE IN THE FACE, CUT OFF ONE’S NOSE TO SPITE ONE’SFACE, FLY IN THE FACE OF, HATCHET FACE, HIDE ONE’S FACE, IN ONE’SFACE, IN THE FACE OF, LONG FACE, LOOK IN THE EYE or LOOK IN THE FACE, MAKE A FACE, ON THE FACE OF IT, SAVE FACE, SET ONE’S FACE AGAINST, SHOOT ... Читать далее...
15. Showing ImmaturityRomero: Are you going to tell Amber that she can’t have Saturday Off of work or should I? Alice: You’d better tell her. I don’t think she’s going To take it well. Romero: I’ll do it, but I’m not looking forward to it. She can be really Immature when she doesn’t get what she wants. ... Читать далее...
16. Showing Signs of AgeJulian: What is that, another Gray hair?! My hair is already Thinning on top. I don’t need more gray hairs. Vera: I think Salt and pepper hair looks great on men. It makes them look Distinguished. Julian: It makes them look old. Thank God I don’t have a Receding hairline – yet. Vera: When you ... Читать далее...
17. Showing Respect and DisrespectKadir: Stop that! Stop Snickering! Gabriel Voltaire is an author of great Acclaim. You should show a little Reverence. Melissa: Yes, but he seems to have a bad case of stage fright. I know it’s an Honor to hear him speak, but it’s hard to show reverence when the man is Sweating like a pig! ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы rotten egg[rotten egg] {n.}, {informal} A person whose character or way ofacting is not good. His friends have all learned he is a rottenegg. Often used by children in fun, as of someone who is slow indoing something. The boys ran to the river to go swimming and Dickcried, «Last one in is a rotten egg!»...
19. Перевод слова sympathySympathy — симпатия, сочувствие, расположение Перевод слова Sympathy card — открытка с выражением соболезнований counterfeit sympathy — неискреннее сострадание deep sympathy — глубокая симпатия May I express my deepest Sympathy. Позвольте мне выразить мои глубочайшие соболезнования. Sympathy is not Jack’s strong suit. Сочувствие не является сильной стороной Джека. He offered his Sympathy. Он проявил симпатию....
20. Значение идиомы extend one’s sympathy to[extend one’s sympathy to] {v. phr.} To offer one’s condolences onthe occasion of a death or similarly tragic event. All of Tom’scolleagues extended their sympathy to him when his wife and daughterwere killed in a car accident....
21. When the staff goes out after work, they talk aboutWhen the staff goes out after work, they talk about football or basketball. When Middle management gets together, they talk about tennis or baseball. Top management discusses golf. Conclusion: The higher up you are in management, the smaller your balls are....
22. The corporate boat raceAn American automobile company and a Japanese auto company decided to have a competitive boat race on the Detroit River. Both teams practiced hard and long to reach their peak performance. On the big day, they were as ready as they could be. The Japanese team won by a mile. Afterwards, the American team became ... Читать далее...
23. Love handlesOne day as Monica Lewinsky was walking along the beach awaiting her Senate trial testimony, she came upon an ornate bottle that had washed up on shore. Curious, she picked it up, brushed off the sand, and lo and behold a genie popped out. «Greetings, Miss Lewinsky,» the genie said. «Since you have released me, ... Читать далее...
24. An old bloke in the Northern Territory was showingAn old bloke in the Northern Territory was showing some tourists how to top up a camel with water. «That way,» he said, «You get an extra day out of them between drinks.» As the camel bent down to drink, the bloke picked up two bricks and bashed them over the camel’s balls. The camel ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод слова driverDriver — водитель, шофер Перевод слова Co-driver — водитель-напарник drink driver — водитель, управляющий автомобилем в нетрезвом виде learner driver — лицо, обучающееся вождению He’s a rotten Driver. Водитель из него никакой. He is a careful Driver. Он осторожный водитель. He is a pretty awful Driver. Он довольно ужасный водитель. Происхождение слова driver Образовано от ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы in one’s face[in one’s face] {adv. phr.} 1. Against your face. The trickcigar blew up in the clown’s face. A cold wind was in our faces aswe walked to school. 2. In front of you. The maid slammed the doorin the salesman’s face. I told the boys that they were wrong, butthey laughed in my face. Compare: ... Читать далее...
27. Being Rich and PoorLynn: I’ve been trying to help Monica find an apartment, but it’s impossible to find anything Affordable on this side of town and near her work. The only thing that’s within her Budget would require a 50-minute Commute each way! Santiago: I know. It’s become really ridiculous. I’m reading an article about how the Income ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы in the face of[in the face of] {adv. phr.} 1. When met or in the presence of;threatened by. He was brave in the face of danger. She began tocry in the face of failure. 2. Although opposed by; without beingstopped by. Talking continued even in the face of the teacher’scommand to stop. Syn.: IN SPITE OF. Compare: FLY ... Читать далее...
29. Failed Government ProjectsMariana: How long do you think it will be before the Stadium is finished? Klaus: Don’t hold your breath. The plan for the stadium is Fundamentally flawed, but the government Rammed it down the throats of the Voters. Mariana: Do you really think the project is Doomed? Klaus: Haven’t you heard the reports of corruption ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы airquake[airquake] {n.} An explosive noise of undetermined origin usually heard in coastal communities and appearing to come from some higher point in elevation. What was that awful noise just now? — I guess it must have been an airquake....
31. Money LaunderingSusanna: What’s going on in the office next door? I heard that the police Shut down their business. Clark: You heard right. The cops had long Suspected that the business operating out of that office wasn’t Legit. Susanna: Not legit? Clark: Yeah, it was a Front for Money laundering. The So-called services it offered were ... Читать далее...
32. Sister Margaret diedSister Margaret died and through some error found herself in hell. She immediately called Saint Peter and said, «This is Sister Margaret. There’s been a terrible mistake!» She explained the situation, and Saint Peter said he’d get right on it. The next day the nun didn’t hear from Saint Peter so she called him again. ... Читать далее...
33. Man Hospitalized After Shooting 3 Men Who Broke Into His Home, Wanted To Rape His GranddaughterA grandfather from Lumberton, North Carolina, proved himself a force to be reckoned with after he found himself face to face with three armed men who broke into his home Monday night and allegedly attempted to rape his 19-year-old granddaughter. Kenneth Byrd, 67, and his wife were reportedly at home at around 10 p. m. ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы to one’s face[to one’s face] {adv. phr.} Directly to you; in your presence. Itold him to his face that I didn’t like the idea. I called him acoward to his face. Compare: IN ONE’S FACE. Contrast: BEHIND ONE’SBACK....
35. Значение идиомы face-to-face[face-to-face] {adj.} Being in the presence of a person; beingright with someone. The British prime minister came to Washingtonfor a face-to-face meeting with the President....
36. Значение идиомы two’s company; three’s a crowd[two’s company; three’s a crowd] An informal way to express asituation when two people desire privacy and a third one is present. — A proverb. Beth and Carl wanted to be alone so when Maggie joinedthem they said, «Two’s company; three’s a crowd.»...
37. Значение идиомы save face[save face] {v. phr.} To save your good reputation, popularity, ordignity when something has happened or may happen to hurt you; hidesomething that may cause you shame. The policeman was caughtaccepting a bribe; he tried to save face by claiming it was money owedto him. Bill would not play in the game because he knew ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы make a face[make a face] {v. phr.}, {informal} To twist your face; make anugly expression on your face. Theboy made a face at his teacher when she turned her back. The sickboy swallowed the medicine and made a face....
39. A Management DisputeJeannie: Have you heard about the new Management dispute? Salih: No, what’s happening? Jeannie: Well, the CEO is having problems with the head of one of the Subsidiaries. Salih: Which one? Jeannie: Lance Publishing. Apparently, the head, Bill Riker, is saying that he and the CEO differ too much in their Business philosophy and they ... Читать далее...
40. Dealing with Time Changes in SchedulingDanny: Don’t bother looking for next year’s meeting Calendar. I’m still working on it. Tessa: What’s taking so long? Danny: This is my first time scheduling all of the major meetings for this company and I’m getting Thrown off by all of the things I have to Keep in mind. For instance, our Bylaws say ... Читать далее...