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1. Three men: a philosopher, a mathematician and an idiot Three men: a philosopher, a mathematician and an idiot, were out riding in the car when it crashed into a tree. Before anyone knows it, the three men found themselves standing before the pearly gates of Heaven, where St Peter and the Devil were standing nearby. “Gentlemen,” the Devil started, “Due to the fact that […]...
2. Перевод слова philosopher Philosopher – философ Перевод слова Cracker-barrel philosopher – доморощенный философ enact a philosopher – разыгрывать философа management philosopher – теоретик менеджмента A long beard does not make a Philosopher. Длинная борода еще не делает человека философом. Our Philosopher was heartily and even frantically in love. Наш философ был сильно и даже неистово влюблен. She wrote […]...
3. Shopping with My Wife One thing I Dread more than anything else is going Clothes shopping with my wife. It’s not that I don’t like helping her buy new clothes. It’s just that I have no Fashion sense. My wife always asks me, “What do you think of this one?” and I always answer with something like: “That’s nice” […]...
4. Shopping with My Wife One thing I Dread more than anything else is going Clothes shopping with my wife. It’s not that I don’t like helping her buy new clothes. It’s just that I have no Fashion sense. My wife always asks me, “What do you think of this one?” and I always answer with something like: “That’s nice” […]...
5. Marriage quotes 04 A man must marry only a very pretty woman in case he should ever want some other man to take her off his hands. – Guitry Ah Mozart! He was happily married – but his wife wasn’t. – Borge Always talk to your wife while you’re making love… if there’s a phone handy. An archaeologist […]...
6. Значение идиомы talk of the town [talk of the town] {n. phr.} Something that has become so popularor prominent that everyone is discussing it. Even after threedecades, Picasso’s famous metal statue is still the talk of the townin Chicago....
7. Перевод слова talk Talk – говорить, разговаривать, беседа Перевод слова To talk bla – говорить вздор flabby talk – вялотекущий разговор flow of talk – течение беседы We should stop meeting like this. People will Talk. Мы должны прекратить вот так встречаться: пойдут разговоры. Stop Talking! Перестаньте разговаривать! Even under torture, he refused to Talk. Даже под пытками […]...
8. Перевод слова teach Teach – учить, преподавать Перевод слова To teach children – учить детей to teach in a higher school – преподавать в высшей школе to teach music – преподавать музыку My father Taught me to swim. Мой отец научил меня плавать. I was meant to Teach. Я должен был преподавать. Teach me how to run the […]...
9. Перевод слова question Question – вопрос, проблема; спрашивать Перевод слова To ask questions – задавать вопросы to answer questions – отвечать на вопросы economic questions – экономические проблемы there is no question about it – в этом никто не сомневается Reply to the Question. Ответь на вопрос. This Question puzzles me. Этот вопрос ставит меня в тупик. It’s […]...
10. Значение идиомы beat about the bush [beat about the bush] or [beat around the bush] {v. phr.}, {slang} To talk about things without giving a clear answer; avoid the question or the point. He would not answer yes or no, but beat about the bush. He beat about the bush for a half hour without coming to the point. Compare: BESIDE […]...
11. Значение идиомы into question [into question] {adv. phr.} Into doubt or argument. – Usually usedwith “call”, “bring” or “come”. This soldier’s courage has neverbeen called into question. If a boy steals, his parents’ teachingcomes into question....
12. Значение идиомы double-talk [double-talk] {n.} 1. Something said that is worded, either on purpose or by accident, so that it may be understood in two or more different ways. The politician avoided the question with double-talk. 2. Something said that does not make sense; mixed up talk or writing; nonsense. The man’s explanation of the new tax bill […]...
13. Пословица / поговорка you can’t teach an old dog new tricks / an old dog will learn no new tricks – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: you can’t teach an old dog new tricks / an old dog will learn no new tricks Перевод: старую собаку новым фокусам не научишь (т. е. в старости поздно переучиваться) Эквивалент в русском языке: горбатого могила исправит Пример: My friend refused to try anything new and would never go to a new […]...
14. Fixing an ailment In Ireland there is a mental institution that every year picks two of it’s most reformed patients and questions them. If they get the questions right they are free to leave. This year the two lucky patients were Patty and Mike. They were called down to the office and left there by the orderly. They […]...
15. Значение идиомы come up [come up] {v.} 1. To become a subject for discussion or decision to talk about or decide about. “He was a good salesman, and price never came up until the very last,” Mary said. The question of wage increases came up at the board meeting. Mayor Jones comes up for reelection this fall. 2. To […]...
16. Значение идиомы call in question [call in question] or [call into question] or [call in doubt] {v. phr.} To say may be a mistake; express doubt about; question. Bill called in question Ed’s remark that basketball is safer than football....
17. Life Science Final Exam The not necessarily well-prepared student sat in his life science classroom staring at a question on the final exam paper. The question directed: “Give four advantages of breast milk.” What to write? He sighed, and began to scribble whatever came into his head, hoping for the best: 1. No need to boil. 2. Cats can’t […]...
18. Значение идиомы beg the question [beg the question] {v. phr.}, {literary} To accept as true something that is still being argued about, before it is proved true; avoid or not answer a question or problem. The girls asked Miss Smith if they should wear formal dresses to the party; Miss Smith said they were begging the question because they didn’t […]...
19. Finding the right answers Did you hear about the 10 year old boy who asked his recently divorced mother her age? She told him that was not a question to ask and that he shouldn’t ask it again. He then asked her her weight. She, once again, told him that she wouldn’t answer the question and that he shouldn’t […]...
20. Значение идиомы question [question] See: BEG THE QUESTION, BESIDE THE POINT or BESIDE THEQUESTION, BEYOND QUESTION also WITHOUT QUESTION, CALL IN QUESTION, INQUESTION, INTO QUESTION, OUT OF THE QUESTION, POP THE QUESTION....
21. Значение идиомы you can’t teach an old dog new tricks [you can’t teach an old dog new tricks] It is very hard or almostimpossible to train an older person to acquire some new skill. – Aproverb. You’ll never teach your grandfather how to do his incometax on a personal computer. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks....
22. A Programmer and an Engineer are sitting next to each other A Programmer and an Engineer are sitting next to each other on a long flight from LA to NY. The Programmer leans over to the Engineer and asks if he would like to play a fun game. The Engineer just wants to take a nap, so he politely declines and rolls over to the window […]...
23. Перевод слова answer Answer – отвечать, откликаться; ответ Перевод слова To give an answer – отвечать the answer to 3 17 is 51 – 3×17 равно 51 definite answer – ясный и точный ответ double answer – двусмысленный ответ He gave a coy Answer. Он дал уклончивый ответ. Who knows the Answer? Кто знает ответ? I will Answer […]...
24. Working for an Impossible Boss Mr. Mann: Why are all these people Milling around doing no work? Laura! You’re In charge when I’m out of the office and you’re Incompetent! Laura: Mr. Mann, we need to talk in private. Let’s go into your office. Mr. Mann: What is this about? Laura: Mr. Mann, I’ve tried to do my job the […]...
25. 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 […]...
26. A young married woman A young married woman was discussing her sex life with a girlfriend. The girlfriend asked, “Do you talk to your husband when you’re making love?” She thought about it a minute then said, “Well, no. But I could. I mean he has a cell phone and all now.”...
27. The Pope took a philosophy professor The Pope took a philosophy professor (an atheist at that) out fishing on a large lake. As they drifted on the still lake, the philosopher accidentally dropped an oar and watched it float away. The pontiff stepped out of the boat, walked across the water to the oar, grabbed it and walked back to the […]...
28. Being Arrested by the Police I was walking down the street Minding my own business one evening when I was stopped by a Police officer. After asking me a couple of questions about where I’d been, he told me to put my hands behind my back. He was going To arrest me! He Handcuffed me and gave me the Miranda […]...
29. Значение идиомы in question [in question] {adj. phr.} 1. In doubt; in dispute; being arguedabout or examined. I know Bill would he a good captain for theteam. That is not in question. But does he want to be captain? Contrast: BEYOND QUESTION. 2. Under discussion; being talked orthought about. The girls in question are not in school today. On […]...
30. Перевод идиомы call someone or something into question, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: call someone or something into question Перевод: подвергать сомнению, усомниться Пример: The lawyer called the man’s statement about his neighbor into question. Адвокат подверг сомнению заявление мужчины о своем соседе....
31. Значение идиомы catch off balance [catch off balance] {v. phr.} To confront someone with physical force or with a statement or question he or she is not prepared to answer or deal with; to exploit the disadvantage of another. The smaller wrestler caught his opponent off balance and managed to throw him on the float in spite of his greater […]...
32. Managing a Classroom After three months of summer vacation, I was looking forward to the start of a new school year. … Okay, everybody, Settle down. Take your Seats and get out your Textbook. Charlie, Eyes on your own book. And Kathy, do you have something To share with the rest of the class? No? Then put that […]...
33. Two men are discussing the age old question Two men are discussing the age old question: who enjoys sex more, the man or the woman? A woman walks by and listens in for awhile and then interrupts: “Listen you guys. You know when your ear itches and you put in your little finger and wiggle it around for awhile? Afterward, which feels better, […]...
34. The copy machine handout In most offices, the photocopier is out of order every now and then. One copy repairman had answered question after question for the employees. Finally one day, he just smiled and handed them this sheet. The copier is out of order! Yes, we have called the service man. Yes, he will be in today. No, […]...
35. Значение идиомы death on [death on] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Very successful in meeting or dealing with. Joe is death on fast balls. He usually knocks them out of the park. 2. Disliking or strongly against; very strict about. The new teacher is death on students who come late to class. The twins’ grandmother is death on smoking....
36. Calling an Ambulance Brad: Are you all right? Lydia: What…what happened? Brad: You Lost consciousness and someone called 911. My name is Brad and I’m a Paramedic. Can you answer a few questions for me? Lydia: I’ll try. Brad: Have you ever Blacked out before? Lydia: No, I don’t think so. Brad: Do you have A history of […]...
37. Does the crime pay or not? In this essay, I would like to discuss the problems of crime and the criminal deeds. This question is important today as never before. Furthermore, this is the most vital problem and therefore it is worth discussing. In our country the crime usually pays. What crime is ever done it pays greatly, because there is […]...
38. Why lawyers should never ask a witness a question Why lawyers should never ask a witness a question if they aren’t prepared for the answer: In a trial, a Southern small town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand – a grandmotherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, “Mrs.. Jones, do you know me?” She responded, “Why, yes I do know […]...
39. Значение идиомы to death [to death] {adv. phr.}, {informal} To the limit; to the greatestdegree possible. – Used for emphasis with verbs such as “scare”,”frighten”, “bore”. Cowboy stories bore me to death, but I likemysteries. Sara is scared to death of snakes. John is tickledto death with his new bike....
40. Значение идиомы death knell [death knell] {n.}, {formal} 1. The ringing of a bell at a death or funeral. The people mourned at the death knell of their friend. 2. {literary} Something which shows a future failure. Bill’s poor grade on his final examination sounded the death knell of his hope to be a doctor. His sudden deafness was […]...