Sleeping Beauty, Tom Thumb and Don Juan were having a terrible fight

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1. Juan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycleJuan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He’s got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and says, «What’s in the bags?» «Sand,» answered Juan. The guard says, «We’ll just see about that get off the bike.» The guard takes the bags and rips them apart; he empties them ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы under one’s thumb[under one’s thumb] or [under the thumb] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}Obedient to you; controlled by you; under your power. The Jonesfamily is under the thumb of the mother. Jack is a bully. He keepsall the younger children under his thumb. The mayor is so popularthat he has the whole town under his thumb. Compare: JUMP ... Читать далее...
3. Пословица / поговорка beauty is only skin deep / beauty is but skin deep — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: beauty is only skin deep / beauty is but skin deep Перевод: красота обманчива; нельзя судить по наружности Эквивалент в русском языке: не с лица воду пить Пример: The woman is not beautiful but beauty is only skin deep and her personality is wonderful. Эта женщина не очень красивая, но нельзя судить ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод идиомы have a green thumb, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have a green thumb Перевод: иметь талант к садоводству, к выращиванию растений Пример: My sister has a green thumb and has a beautiful garden. У моей сестры хорошо получается все выращивать, и у нее красивый сад....
5. Перевод идиомы a green thumb, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a green thumb Перевод: талант, способность к садоводству, к выращиванию растений Пример: The man has a green thumb and has a very beautiful garden. У этого человека отлично получается все выращивать, и у него очень красивый сад....
6. Перевод слова thumbThumb — большой палец руки; захватать, просмотреть Перевод слова With his thumb and finger — большим и указательным пальцем the book was thumbed out of existence — книгу совершенно истрепали to thumb through a book — пролистать книгу Don’t suck your Thumb, dear. Родной, не надо сосать пальчик. His fingers turned to Thumbs. Его пальцы ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова terribleTerrible — ужасный, кошмарный, жуткий Перевод слова Terrible flirt — ужасная кокетка terrible nightmare — страшный сон terrible ordeal — ужасное испытание Rick’s a Terrible gossip. Рик ужасный сплетник. A Terrible rage possessed her. Страшный гнев овладел ею. His death will be a Terrible blow. Его смерть будет страшным ударом....
8. Перевод слова beautyBeauty — красота Перевод слова Spiritual beauty — духовная красота celestial beauty — божественная красота beauty contest — конкурс красоты Beauty inheres in art. Искусству присуща красота. She was a Beauty in her day. В свое время она была красавицей. You should have seen the boat — a real Beauty. Вы бы видели лодку — ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы stick out like a sore thumb[stick out like a sore thumb] {v. phr.} To be conspicuous; bedifferent from the rest. When the foreign student was placed in anadvanced English grammar class by mistake, it was no wonder that hestuck out like a sore thumb....
10. Sleeping on the jobThings To Say If You Get Caught Sleeping At Your Desk 15. «They told me at the blood bank this might happen.» 14. «This is just a 15 minute power-nap like they raved about in the last time management course you sent me to.» 13. «Whew! Guess I left the top off the liquid paper» ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова fightFight — борьба, бой; драться Перевод слова Hand-to-hand fight — рукопашный бой free fight — всеобщая драка, свалка to fight like a lion — сражаться как лев She Fought her fear. Она боролась со своим страхом. He was still full of Fight. Он был все еще полон боевого задора. That cock won’t Fight. Этот номер ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы thumb a ride[thumb a ride] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get a ride by hitchhiking;hitchhike. Not having much money, Carl decided to thumb a ride toNew York....
13. Перевод идиомы under one’s thumb, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: under one’s thumb Перевод: под каблуком, под башмаком, в подчинении, во власти Пример: He is only an assistant salesman but he has his boss under his thumb. Он всего лишь продавец, но его начальник у него во власти....
14. Значение идиомы green thumb[green thumb] {n.}, {informal} A talent for gardening; ability tomake things grow. — Considered trite by many. Mr. Wilson’sneighbors say his flowers grow because he has a green thumb....
15. Значение идиомы beauty sleep[beauty sleep] {n.} A nap or rest taken to improve the appearance. She took her beauty sleep before the party. Many famous beauties take a beauty sleep every day....
16. Перевод идиомы stick out like a sore thumb, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: stick out like a sore thumb Перевод: выделяться, бросаться в глаза, быть видимым за версту Пример: The woman sticks out like a sore thumb when she wears her red hat. Эта женщина видна за версту, когда она носит свою красную шляпу....
17. Значение идиомы thumb one’s nose[thumb one’s nose] {v. phr.} 1. To hold one’s open hand in front ofone’s face with one’s thumb pointed at one’s nose as a sign of scornor dislike. After Bob ran into the house he thumbed his nose at Tomthrough the window. 2. {informal} To look with disfavor or dislike;regard with scorn; refuse to obey. ... Читать далее...
18. Красота/ BeautyНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Beauty Красота Some people think that beauty comes from the covers of glossy magazines, others are certain that beauty lies inside one’s actions. I myself am one of those people who find beauty nearly in everything. It’s not easy to give a clear definition of the word “beauty”. ... Читать далее...
19. Пословица / поговорка let sleeping dogs lie — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: let sleeping dogs lie Перевод: спящего пса не буди Эквивалент в русском языке: не буди лиха, пока лихо спит Пример: «You should let sleeping dogs lie and not ask your friend for the money that he owes you.» Не стоит будить спящего пса, и не нужно просить у своего друга денег, которые ... Читать далее...
20. Having Trouble SleepingLuis: So, how are the Newlyweds doing? Stevie: Oh, we’re great. I’m just a little tired. Luis: Well, that Goes with the territory, right? Stevie: No, that’s not what I mean. Patrick has been keeping me up with his Snoring. Luis: Oh, that’s a Bummer. Stevie: Yeah, it really is. I’m usually Awakened soon after ... Читать далее...
21. An accountant is having a hard time sleepingAn accountant is having a hard time sleeping and goes to see his doctor. «Doctor, I just can’t get to sleep at night.» «Have you tried counting sheep?» «That’s the problem — I make a mistake and then spend three hours trying to find it.»...
22. Значение идиомы fight fire with fire[fight fire with fire] {v. phr.}, {slightly formal}, {of Biblicalorigin} To fight back in the same way one was attacked; make a defensesimilar to the attack. The candidate was determined to fight firewith fire in the debate....
23. Значение идиомы fight off[fight off] {v. phr.} 1. To struggle against someone so as to freeoneself; push an attacker back. Suzy fought off her two attackersin Central Park with a couple of karate chops. 2. To strive toovercome something negative. After twelve hours at the computerterminal, Jane had to fight off her overwhelming desire to go tosleep....
24. Mexican SmugglerJuan pedals up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He’s got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and asks, «What’s in the bags?» «Sand,» answers Juan. The guard says, «We’ll just see about that. Get off the bike.» The guard takes the bags and rips them apart. He empties them ... Читать далее...
25. An Old LoveJuan: You’ll never guess who I got an email from yesterday. Naomi: Who? Juan: Diana Shultz. Naomi: Weren’t you two An item back in high school? So, you got an email from an Old flame. Very interesting. Juan: Well, that’s Ancient history. We Lost touch After we went off to college. Naomi: What did she ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод идиомы put up a fight / put up a struggle, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: put up a fight / put up a struggle Перевод: сильно стараться, бороться Пример: We put up a good fight but we were unable to win the game. Мы сильно постарались, но не смогли победить в игре....
27. Three Reform Rabbis were in a terrible auto wreckThree Reform Rabbis were in a terrible auto wreck. None survived. One minute they were driving along the highway, talking and laughing and joking, and the next, BOOM! they were before the Creator of all. Shaking his head, The Omnipotent One looks at the three. «Reform I can understand. But where will it end? You! ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы let sleeping dogs lie[let sleeping dogs lie] Do not make angry and causetrouble or danger; do not make trouble if you do not have to. — Aproverb. Don’t tell Father that you broke the window. Let sleepingdogs lie....
29. Beauty Through PainMany people (especially women) dream of being beautiful and they can go far to become more attractive. Some of us are not quite satisfied with our bodies, some want to become taller or slimmer, some would like to improve their features. There are different ways to achieve perfection: cosmetics, creams, lotions, beautiful clothes, etc. But ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы rule of thumb[rule of thumb] {n. phr.} A simple and practical method that hasproven successful or useful in the past. It is a very good rule ofthumb to look up all unfamiliar words in a good dictionary....
31. Preparing Food for CookingMarissa: How can I help? Juan Carlos: Um…why don’t you Iron the Tablecloth and Set the table? Marissa: I already did that. I want to help with the cooking. Juan Carlos: Okay, you can Scrub these potatoes, Peel the carrots, and Rinse these grapes. Marissa: All right, I’ll do that, but I think you’re just ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод идиомы pick a fight (with someone) / pick fights (with someone) / pick a quarrel (with someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pick a fight (with someone) / pick fights (with someone) / pick a quarrel (with someone) Перевод: начать ссору, драку с кем-либо (обычно преднамеренно) Пример: The man tried to pick a fight with his old friend. Мужчина пытался поссориться со своим старым другом....
33. Sports, Health & BeautySome of my friends think it’s important to do sports regularly, while others would rather watch a sporting event on TV. Nowadays people have to work more and they prefer to rest more actively Therefore they need better health, more energy and endurance in order to carry out all activities efficiently and without fatigue. It’s ... Читать далее...
34. Appearance: Beauty — Внешность: красотаHow important is your appearance? Although everyone wants to tf good-looking, are beautiful people always happier people? For example, must be a problem to be a really beautiful woman, because some men ma: be more interested in looking at you than talking to you. They think of you as a picture rather than a person. ... Читать далее...
35. Investigating a Terrible AccidentThere was a terrible bus accident. Unfortunately, no one survived the accident except a monkey which was on board and there were no witnesses. The police try to investigate further but they get no results. At last, they try to interrogate the monkey. The monkey seems to respond to their questions with gestures. Seeing that, ... Читать далее...
36. Lady Di is welcomed at the Pearly Gates by St. PeterLady Di is welcomed at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter. Peter asks: «Oh dear, what happened to you?» Di answers: «I died in a car crash, but wait till you see my friend, he looks much worse». Half an hour later Dodi shows up and St. Peter says: «My God, you look terrible.» Dodi ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод идиомы thumb one’s nose at someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: thumb one’s nose at someone or something Перевод: показательно относиться с неуважением, с презрением к кому-либо или чему-либо; утереть нос Пример: The star player thumbed his nose at the fans when they began to yell at him. Главный игрок утер нос фанатам, когда они начали кричать на него....
38. A police officer came upon a terrible wreckA police officer came upon a terrible wreck where the driver and passenger had been killed. As he looked upon the wreckage a little monkey came out of the brush and hopped around the crashed car. The officer looked down at the monkey and said «I wish you could talk.» The monkey looked up at ... Читать далее...
39. Красота России/ The Beauty Of RussiaНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Beauty Of Russia Красота России Every country has something special to offer. Speaking of China, it is rich with Buddhist temples; speaking of Mexico, it is rich with ruins of ancient Aztec monuments. Russian national feature is the beauty of its nature. Its large expanses are highly ... Читать далее...
40. Worries while flyingTwo statisticians were travelling in an airplane from LA to New York. About an hour into the flight, the pilot announced that they had lost an engine, but don’t worry, there are three left. However, instead of 5 hours it would take 7 hours to get to New York. A little later, he announced that ... Читать далее...