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1. Tom had this problem of getting up late in the morning Tom had this problem of getting up late in the morning and was always late for work. His boss was mad at him and threatened to fire him if he didn’t do something about it. So Tom went to his doctor who gave him a pill and told him to take it before he went […]...
2. The pretty secretary came in late for work the third day The pretty secretary came in late for work the third day in a row. The boss called her into his office and said, “Now look Sharon, I know we had a wild fling for a while, but that’s over. I expect you to conduct yourself like any other employee around here. The boss pressed on, […]...
3. A young bloke has started work on a property A young bloke has started work on a property, and the boss sends him up the back paddocks to do some fencing work, but come evening he’s half an hour late. The boss gets on the CB radio to check if he’s all right. “I’ve got a problem, Boss. I’m stuck ‘ere. I’ve hit a […]...
4. Jones came into the office an hour late for the third time Jones came into the office an hour late for the third time in one week and found the boss waiting for him. “What’s the story this time, Jones?” he asked sarcastically. “Let’s hear a good excuse for a change.” Jones sighed, “Everything went wrong this morning, Boss. The wife decided to drive me to the […]...
5. Перевод сленгового выражения work one’s ass off / work one’s tail off / work one’s buns off / work one’s butt off, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: work one’s ass off / work one’s tail off / work one’s buns off / work one’s butt off Сленговое выражение: work one’s ass off / work one’s tail off / work one’s buns off / work one’s butt off груб. Перевод: усердно трудиться, много работать Пример: You’ve been working your ass off […]...
6. Значение идиомы keep late hours [keep late hours] {v. phr.} To go to bed late; habitually stay up late. “If you always keep such late hours, your healthmight suffer,” Tom’s doctor said....
7. Being Late for an Event Eric: Let’s Get a move on or we’ll be late – again! Carmen: Hold your horses. I’m On the verge of being ready. Rome wasn’t built in a day, you know. Eric: A day? I’d Settle for a week. Why is it that every time we have someplace to be you’re always Running late? Carmen: […]...
8. Значение идиомы work out [work out] {v. phr.} 1. To find an answer to. John worked outhis math problems all by himself. Mary had trouble getting alongwith her roommate, but they worked it out. Compare: FIGURE OUT. 2. Toplan; develop. Mary worked out a beautiful design for a sweater. Alice worked out a new hair-do. 3. To accomplish; arrange. […]...
9. George Costanza’s Tips for Working Hard VI Appear to Work Late. Always leave the office late, especially when the boss is still around. You could read magazines and storybooks that you always wanted to read but have no time until late before leaving. Make sure you walk past the boss’ room on your way out. Send important emails at unearthly hours (e. […]...
10. Doing Pro Bono Work Claire: Welcome to the Firm. Are you Getting the hang of things here? Jack: I am. I worked in another firm for two years before coming here, so I have some experience Under my belt. But let me ask you one thing: Is the firm serious about wanting each person to do five hours of […]...
11. Learning Work Rules and Routines I was happy to finally get a job, but I wasn’t ready for a first day of work like this one. … Boss: This is your first day and my job is To give you the rundown on how we do things around here. This is a Well-oiled machine. Everybody has To pull his or […]...
12. Stop It Before It Is Too Late What makes young people smoke, drink, take drugs or lead a dissolute life? As a rule they don’t think about the risks they run and the terrible consequences of such a dissolute life. But they’d better stop it before it is too late. Smoking is practiced by more than 1 billion people including women, teenagers […]...
13. Never say it at work TWELVE THINGS YOU’LL NEVER HEAR AN EMPLOYEE TELL HIS/HER BOSS 1. Never give me work in the morning. Always wait until 5:00 and then bring it to me. The challenge of a deadline is always refreshing. 2. If it’s really a “rush job,” run in and interrupt me every 10 minutes to inquire how it’s […]...
14. Mrs. Ogden went to her doctor and said Mrs. Ogden went to her doctor and said “Please give me a prescription for the Pill.” “I don’t think you need the Pill at your age.” “It relaxes me.” “But you know the ‘purpose’ of the Pill. It’s not for relaxing,” exclaimed the physician. “I know,” said Mrs Ogden, “but my daughter dates, and every […]...
15. Being an Early or Late Riser Spiro: Hey, Watch out! Nancy: Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t see you there. I thought I would be the only person Up at the crack of dawn. What are you doing sitting on the Stoop at this Ungodly hour? Spiro: I’m trying To turn over a new leaf. Nancy: What do you mean? Spiro: I’m […]...
16. A woman had some problems, so she went to her doctor A woman had some problems, so she went to her doctor of twenty years. They had the following conversation: Dr.: Take the red pill after breakfast with one glass of water. Woman: Ok. Dr: Take the blue pill after lunch with two glasses of water. Woman: Ok. Dr.: Take the yellow pill after dinner with […]...
17. A fellow decides to take off early from work A fellow decides to take off early from work and go drinking. He stays until the bar closes at 2am, at which time he is extremely drunk. When he enters his house, he doesn’t want to wake anyone, so he takes off his shoes and starts tip-toeing up the stairs. Half-way up the stairs, he […]...
18. Перевод слова late Late – поздно, запоздавший, недавний, прежний Перевод слова The crops are late this year – урожай в этом году поздний my late illness – моя недавняя болезнь the late Government – прежнее правительство a year later – спустя год Can you stay Late? Вы можете задержаться? Mind you’re not Late. Смотрите, не опоздайте. ‘Too Late!’ […]...
19. Значение идиомы work up [work up] {v.} 1. To stir up; arouse; excite. I can’t work upany interest in this book. He worked up a sweat weeding thegarden. 2. To develop; originate. He worked up an interesting plotfor a play....
20. How To Give Your Cat a Pill 1. Grasp cat firmly in your arms. Cradle its head on your elbows, just as if you were giving a baby a bottle. Coo confidently, “That’s a nice kitty.” Drop pill into its mouth. 2. Retrieve cat from top of lamp and pill from under sofa. 3. Follow same procedure as in 1, but hold […]...
21. Working Late at the Office I was so glad it was Friday afternoon. I’ve been thinking-TGIF-all day. I was On my way out of the office when I saw Nick sitting at his desk. Even though the office was nearly empty, he didn’t look like he was ready to leave. In fact, he looked like he was still Swamped with […]...
22. Значение идиомы better late than never [better late than never] It is better to come or do something late than never. The firemen didn’t arrive at the house until it was half burned, but it was better late than never. Grandfather is learning to drive a car. “Better late than never,” he says. Compare: HALF A LOAF IS BETTER THAN NONE....
23. Значение идиомы work into [work into] {v.} 1. Force into little by little. John worked hisfoot into the boot by pushing and pulling. 2. Put into; mix into. Mary worked some blue into the rug she was weaving....
24. Перевод слова pill Pill – таблетка Перевод слова Gilded pill – подслащенная пилюля to be on the pill – принимать противозачаточные таблетки bitter pill to swallow – горькая пилюля, тягостная необходимость headache pill – пилюля от головной боли sugarcoated pill – таблетка, покрытая сладкой оболочкой I took a Pill to relieve my headache. Я принял таблетку, чтобы унять […]...
25. Military work rules 1. Sickness: No excuses will be acceptable. We will no longer accept the Medical Officer’s statement as proof of illness as we believe that if you are able to go on sick parade, you are able to come to work. 2. Leave of Absence for an Operation: We are no longer allowing this practice. We […]...
26. Значение идиомы work off [work off] {v.} To make go away, especially by working. John worked off the fat around his waist by doing exercise everymorning. Mr. Smith worked off his anger by chopping wood....
27. Reasons to stay at work all night 1. Act out your version of a company takeover. 2. Find a way to change everyone’s password to “chrysanthemum”. 3. Around 3:20am, play connect-the-dots with lights still on in other office buildings. Keep going until you see a small woodland creature. 4. Sneaking in the boss’s desk could land you an unexpected promotion. 5. Draw […]...
28. Значение идиомы stay up late [stay up late] {v. phr.} To not go to bed until very late. Peterhas to stay up late these days as he is preparing for hiscomprehensive exams. See: BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL....
29. The WORK virus There is a new virus. The code name is WORK. If you receive WORK from your colleagues, your boss, via e-mail, or from anyone else, do not touch it under any circumstances. This virus wipes out your private life completely. If you should happen to come in contact with this virus, take five friends and […]...
30. Значение идиомы work on [work on] also [work upon] {v.} 1. Have an effect on; influence. Some pills work on the nerves and make people feel more relaxed. 2.To try to influence or convince. Senator Smith worked on the othercommittee members to vote for the bill....
31. Перевод идиомы have someone’s work cut out (for someone), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: have someone’s work cut out (for someone) Перевод: что-либо очень трудное, что нужно сделать Пример: You’ll have your work cut out to beat the champion. Непросто тебе будет победить этого чемпиона. There is a lot for Bob to do. He has his work cut out for him. Бобу нужно многое выполнить. Ему придется сильно […]...
32. Little Johnny was late for school Little Johnny was late for school. When he finally got there his teacher asked, “Why are you late little Johnny?” Johnny replied, “My grandpa got burnt, Miss.” The teacher replied, “I hope it wasn’t too bad.” Then little Johnny said, “Don’t worry, the crematorium doesn’t muck around!”...
33. A cowboy along with his horse and dog are captured late one A cowboy along with his horse and dog are captured late one afternoon by hostile Indians. This presents no problem for the horse as the Indians can always use another pony. The dog’s fate is some what tenuous but it is certain that the cowboy will be burned at the stake the following sunrise. That […]...
34. Time Off from Work My buddy from college, Jack, was getting married and our friend Rob was planning a Bachelor party for him in Vegas. It was going to be the Last weekend of the month and I wanted to go. The trouble was, I was scheduled to work that weekend. I needed to get the Time off from […]...
35. Значение идиомы of late [of late] {adv. phr.}, {formal} In the recent past; not long ago; ashort time ago; lately; recently. There have been too many highschool dropouts of late....
36. Reasons to allow drinking at work The below are valid reasons as to why drinking should be allowed at work. If you use them wisely, you may even be able to convince your boss into allowing alcohol. 1. It’s an incentive to show up. 2. It reduces stress. 3. It leads to more honest communications. 4. It reduces complaints about low […]...
37. Значение идиомы work over [work over] {v. phr.}, {slang} To beat someone up very roughly inorder to intimidate him or extort payment, etc. Matthew was workedover by the hoodlums in the park right after midnight....
38. Moonlighting Robert: You look Exhausted. You Must have been out late last night having fun. Muriel: I wish. I’ve actually started Moonlighting. I’ve decided to go back to school and need the extra money To make ends meet. Robert: Good for you. That’s great. Where are you moonlighting? Muriel: I’m working at the university library. At […]...
39. Work this out THIS IS SCARY BUT IT REALLY WORKS. DON’T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST!!! It only takes 30 seconds. Work this out as you read. Don’t read the bottom until you have worked it out.!!! 1. First of all, pick the number of days a week that you would like to go out to dinner. 2. […]...
40. Перевод идиомы run late, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: run late Перевод: опаздывать, задерживаться Пример: He is looking forward to meeting you, but he’s just running a few minutes late. Ему не терпится с вами встретиться, но он задержится на несколько минут....