The Lion and the Mouse

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1. A mouse and a lion walk were in a bar A mouse and a lion walk were in a bar, drinking a few beers when a giraffe walked in. “Get a load of her” said the mouse, “what a babe!” “Well, why not try your luck?” replied the lion. So the mouse went over to the giraffe and started talking to her. Within five minutes […]...
2. A hungry lion was roaming through the jungle A hungry lion was roaming through the jungle looking for something to eat. He came across two men. One was sitting under a tree and reading a book; the other was typing away on his typewriter. The lion quickly pounced on the man reading the book and devoured him. Even the king of the jungle […]...
3. Перевод слова lion Lion – лев Перевод слова Lion cub – львенок lion tamer – укротитель львов the lion’s share – львиная доля society lion – светский лев The Lion stalked its prey. Лев преследовал свою добычу. The Lion roared and sprang. Лев зарычал и прыгнул. The Lion has a sinewy body. У львов мускулистые тела. Интересные факты […]...
4. Перевод слова mouse Mouse – мышь Перевод слова As poor as a church mouse – бедный, как церковная мышь to click a mouse button – кликнуть кнопкой мыши cat-and-mouse game – игра в кошки-мышки What’s the plural of ‘Mouse’? Как во множественном числе будет слово “мышь”? The cat laid a dead Mouse at my feet. Кот положил у […]...
5. Jonesie The Great Lion Hunter A small village was troubled by a man-eating lion. So its leaders sent a message to the great hunter, Jonesie, to come and kill the beast. For several nights the hunter lay in wait for the lion, but it never appeared. Finally, he told the village chief to kill a cow and give him its […]...
6. Значение идиомы play cat and mouse with [play cat and mouse with] {v. phr.} To tease or fool bypretending to let him go free and then catching him again. Joe’suncle had fun playing cat and mouse with him. The policemandecided to play cat and mouse when he saw the woman steal the dress inthe store....
7. Перевод сленгового выражения Mickey Mouse, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: Mickey Mouse Перевод: 1. неважный, пустяковый, незначительный; 2. глупый, простой, неумный Пример: He settled for a Mickey Mouse job instead of something challenging. Он согласился на пустяковую работу вместо чего-то стоящего. His Mickey Mouse assignments soon bored the students. Его простенькие задания скоро надоели всем ученикам....
8. Перевод идиомы lion’s share (of something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: lion’s share (of something) Перевод: львиная доля; большая часть чего-либо Пример: I gave the lion’s share of my old CD collection to my neighbor. Я дал львиную долю своих старых CD моему соседу....
9. Перевод идиомы quiet as a mouse, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: quiet as a mouse Перевод: быть очень тихим, молчаливым, робким Пример: The little boy was quiet as a mouse as he moved around the kitchen. Маленький мальчик был очень тих, когда передвигался по кухне....
10. Перевод идиомы play cat and mouse with someone, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: play cat and mouse with someone Перевод: играть в кошки-мышки с кем-либо Пример: The boxer was playing cat and mouse with his opponent although he could have won the match easily. Боксер играл со своим противником в кошки-мышки, хотя он бы мог уже давно легко выиграть матч....
11. There was a gorilla sitting in a tree by a river There was a gorilla sitting in a tree by a river, when a lion came by for a cool drink. The gorilla thought to himself, “How funny would it be to screw the king of the jungle in the ass?” After a moment or two, the gorilla swung into action. He grabbed the lion and […]...
12. I will put it into your ass In one day animal’s king lion said: You must get me the circle fruit and I will put it to your ass! Who will not bring it I will kill him! A rabbit has come first! He has brought to lion an apple. When lion put apple into rabbit’s ass rabbit was smiling. Lion surprised […]...
13. Значение идиомы poor as a church mouse [poor as a church mouse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Penniless; broke;extremely poor. The newly arrived boat people were poor as churchmice....
14. Перевод слова trap Trap – ловушка, капкан, западня Перевод слова To set a booby trap – поставить ловушку police trap – полицейская западня tank trap – противотанковая ловушка He fell right into the Trap. Он упал прямо в западню. There’s no way out! We’re Trapped! Здесь нет выхода! Мы в ловушке! Amanda felt that marriage was a Trap. […]...
15. Перевод слова king King – король Перевод слова The King of England – английский король king of beasts – царь зверей, лев king-size cigarette – очень длинная сигарета The King wills it. Такова воля короля. Long live the King! Да здравствует Король! The King is in check. Королю объявлен шах. Интересные факты “Король Лев” (The Lion King) – […]...
16. One night, at the lodge of a hunting club One night, at the lodge of a hunting club, two new members were being introduced to other members and shown around. The man leading them around said, “See that old man asleep in the chair by the fire – place? He is our oldest member and can tell you some hunting stories you’ll never forget.” […]...
17. Ten Signs That You’re At A Bad Zoo 1. When no one else is looking, you swear that the monkeys are mocking you. 2. The Bears exhibit is nothing more than the guys cut from the football team during training camp. 3. The stripes on the zebra tend to peel away in the heat. 4. The Zookeeper always wants to take the Rhino […]...
18. An Eagle is circling at about 5,000 ft An Eagle is circling at about 5,000 ft. when he spies a field mouse down below him. He dives down and eats the mouse. After a little while the mouse works his way out the eagles butt. Proceeding to look around the mouse says: “Tail gunner to pilot…Tail gunner to pilot..” The eagle says “what […]...
19. Значение идиомы come alive [come alive] or [come to life] {v.} 1. {informal} To become alert or attentive; wake up and look alive; become active. When Mr. Simmons mentioned money, the boys came alive. Bob pushed the starter button, and the engine came alive with a roar. 2. To look real; take on a bright, natural look. Under skillful […]...
20. Three mice are sitting in a bar talking Three mice are sitting in a bar talking about how tough they are. The first mouse slams down a shot and says, “I play with mouse traps for fun. I’ll run into one on purpose and as it’s closing on me, I grab the bar and bench press it twenty or thirty times.” And with […]...
21. A big bird Once upon a time there was this guy who bought a hang glider and took it out to the mountains to fly it. He was cruising along a few hundred feet above the treetops when he spots these two hunters down below. He hollers and waves at them, trying to be sociable. Suddenly the hunters […]...
22. Перевод слова alive Alive – живой, в живых Перевод слова To drop alive – ожить to keep hope alive – сохранять надежду look alive! – живей!, пошевеливайся! You are lucky to be Alive. Тебе повезло, что ты остался жив. We need to keep hope Alive. Мы должны сохранить надежду. Apparently he’s Alive and well and living in Brazil. […]...
23. Значение идиомы tie down [tie down] {v.} To keep from going somewhere or doingsomething; prevent from leaving; keep in. Mrs. Brown can’t come tothe party. She’s tied down at home with the children sick. Thenavy tied the enemy down with big gunfire while the marines landed onthe beach. I can’t help you with history now! I’m tied down withthese […]...
24. Перевод слова search Search – поиск, искать, отыскивать Перевод слова The search for the missing airmen – поиски пропавших летчиков to search out all the facts – выяснить все факты to search out an old friend – разыскать старого друга Mark went in Search of water. Марк отправился на поиски воды. A Search found 46 websites. Поиск нашел […]...
25. One night a man heard howls coming from his basement One night a man heard howls coming from his basement and went down to discover a female cat being raped by a mouse. Fascinated by what he saw, the man gained the mouse’s confidence with some cheese and then took him next door. The mouse repeated his amazing performance by raping a German Sheppard. The […]...
26. MICHAEL KENNEDY What’s the difference between John Denver and Michael Kennedy? John Denver made it alive out of Aspen. Has Elton John re-written any of his songs for Michael Kennedy? Not yet, but he’s done one about the tree: “I’m Still Standing” How can you be sure that Michael was really a Kennedy? Check the family tree. […]...
27. Being Rescued Irma: Do you really think we’ll Be rescued? It’s been six hours and I’m Losing hope. Bert: It’s hard to say. I’m sure Search and rescue teams are looking for us as we speak. Irma: But what if they don’t come In time? We didn’t bring any Provisions and we’re almost out of water. Bert: […]...
28. IBM Memo about Peripheral Replacement IBM Memo about Peripheral Replacement This is an actual alert to IBM Field Engineers that went out to all IBM Branch Offices. The person who wrote it was very serious. The rest of us may find it rather funny. Abstract: Mouse Balls Available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit) Mouse balls are now available as FRU. […]...
29. Значение идиомы mind like a steel trap [mind like a steel trap] {n. phr.} A very quick and understandingmind, which is quick to catch an idea. Henry is not fond of sports, but he has a mind like a steel trap. A successful lawyer must havea mind like a steel trap....
30. Значение идиомы alive with [alive with] {prep.}, {informal} Crowded with; filled with. The lake was alive with fish. The stores were alive with people the Saturday before Christmas....
31. Значение идиомы skin alive [skin alive] {v. phr.} 1. {informal} To scold angrily. Motherwill skin you alive when she sees your torn pants. 2. {informal} Tospank or beat. Dad was ready to skin us alive when he found we hadruined his saw. 3. {slang} To defeat. We all did our best, but thevisiting gymnastic team skinned us alive....
32. Перевод идиомы leave a lot to be desired, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: leave a lot to be desired Перевод: оставлять желать лучшего Пример: The job performance of the new employee leaves a lot to be desired. Качество работы нового сотрудника оставляет желать лучшего....
33. Значение идиомы in search of [in search of] or {literary} [in quest of] {prep.} Seeking orlooking for; in pursuit of. Many men went West in search of gold. The hunter stayed in the woods all day in quest of game. Welooked everywhere in search of our dog....
34. Значение идиомы bear trap [bear trap] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon} A police radar unit designed to catch speeders. Watch the bear trap at exit 101....
35. Once in a medieval times, there was a King who was getting sort of Once in a medieval times, there was a King who was getting sort of bored after dinner one night. He decided to hold a contest of who at the court had the mightiest “weapon”. The first knight stood up and proclaimed that he had the mightiest weapon…he pulled down his pants and tied a 5 […]...
36. Значение идиомы tie one’s hands [tie one’s hands] {v. phr.} To make unable to doanything. – Usually used in the passive. Since Mary would not tellher mother what was bothering her, her mother’s hands were tied. Charles wanted to help John get elected president of the class, buthis promise to another boy tied his hands. Father hoped Jim wouldnot quit […]...
37. Перевод слова tree Tree – дерево Перевод слова To decorate a Christmas tree – наряжать елку to dig up a tree – выкопать дерево to fit a tree – подрубать дерево The car struck the Tree. Автомобиль врезался в дерево. Monkeys live in Trees. Обезьяны живут на деревьях. The Tree was about to fall. Дерево чуть не упало....
38. Значение идиомы bring to bay [bring to bay] {v. phr.} To chase or force into a place where escape is impossible without a fight; trap; corner. The police brought the robber to bay on the roof and he gave up. The fox was brought to bay in a hollow tree and the dogs stood around it barking. Compare: AT BAY....
39. Значение идиомы speed trap [speed trap] {n.} A place where police hide and wait to catchdrivers who are going even a little faster than the speed limit. Mr. Jones was caught in a speed trap....
40. Значение идиомы sand trap [sand trap] {n.} A low place on a golf course that is filled withsand to stop the ball. The golfer lost four strokes trying to getthe ball out of the sand trap....