The other day my house caught fire

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1. Buying Car Insurance Agent: Hello, Krashit Insurance. Jackie: Hi, I wanted to get a Quote for car insurance. Agent: Sure, I can help you with that. I Assume you want Liability insurance, but what other Coverage would you like to get? Jackie: Umm…I’m not sure. This is my first car. Agent: In that case, let me make a […]...
2. Значение идиомы catch fire [catch fire] {v. phr.} 1. To begin to burn. When he dropped a match in the leaves, they caught fire. 2. To become excited. The audience caught fire at the speaker’s words and began to cheer. His imagination caught fire as he read....
3. Значение идиомы fire [fire] See: BALL OF FIRE, BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEAor BETWEEN TWO FIRES, BUILD A FIRE UNDER, BURNT CHILD DREADS THE FIRE, CATCH FIRE, DRAW FIRE, FAT’S IN THE FIRE, FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE, HANGFIRE, HEAP COALS OF FIRE ON ONE’S HEAD, HOLD ONE’S FIRE or HOLD FIRE, IRON IN THE FIRE, […]...
4. Перевод идиомы caught flat-footed / caught flatfooted, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: caught flat-footed / caught flatfooted Перевод: застать врасплох Пример: The reporter’s question caught the President flat-footed. Вопрос репортера застал президента врасплох....
5. Перевод слова fire Fire – огонь, пожар, пламя, зажигать Перевод слова Fire endurance – огнестойкость fire point – температура воспламенения fire prevention – противопожарная техника fire and fury – пламенность, неистовая страсть to fire a house – поджечь дом Please mind the Fire. Пожалуйста, последите за камином. The house is on Fire! В доме пожар! Fire devoured the […]...
6. Значение идиомы cross fire [cross fire] {n.} 1. Firing in a fight or battle from two or more places at once so that the lines of fire cross. The soldiers on the bridge were caught in the crossfire coming from both sides of the bridge. 2. Fast or angry talking back and forth between two or more people; also, […]...
7. Finding a House to Buy I’m looking to buy a house and I want a Single-family home. I have been living in a Townhouse for two years and I am tired of having Common walls and very small Yards. My new house will have to have a lot more Square footage, a large Lot size, an Open floor plan, great […]...
8. Finding a House to Buy I’m looking to buy a house and I want a Single-family home. I have been living in a Townhouse for two years and I am tired of having Common walls and very small Yards. My new house will have to have a lot more Square footage, a large Lot size, an Open floor plan, great […]...
9. Having an Open House Kyoko: We’re not supposed to be here. I think we should leave and let our Real estate agent hold the Open house without us Looking over her shoulder. Ernie: We’re not looking over her shoulder. I just want to sit in this car to see how many people go in and out. Kyoko: You know, […]...
10. Fire and Firefighters Rebecca: Look, there’s Smoke coming from six Stories up. Hugh: Yes, I know. Didn’t you hear the Fire alarm go off upstairs a few minutes ago? Rebecca: No, but I’m really glad there’s a Fire station only a few blocks away. Hey look, there’s the Fire engine. Here come the Firefighters! Hugh: Yeah, let’s get […]...
11. Значение идиомы caught short [caught short] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not having enough of something when you need it. Mrs. Ford was caught short when the newspaper boy came for his money a day early. The man was caught short of clothes when he had to go on a trip....
12. The woman is on fire A lady was filling her tank at a gas station, smoking a cigarette, even though all the signs say not to. The fumes that came out of the gas tank ignited, severely burning her hands. But it also lit up her arm, too! Instead of rolling on the ground to put it out, she panicked. […]...
13. 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....
14. Перевод слова agent Agent – агент, представитель Перевод слова Employment agent – агент по найму insurance agent – страховой агент enemy agent – вражеский лазутчик The actor’s Agent gets a 10 percent cut. Агент этого актера получает 10 процентов комиссии. She prospered as a real estate Agent. Она процветала в качестве агента по недвижимости. Every secret Agent has […]...
15. Business Insurance Carson: What happened here?! Samantha: As you can see, there was an accident. Early this morning, a man driving along this street Lost control of his car and ran into the front window of our store. Luckily, no one was hurt. Carson: What are we going to do? We can’t open for business with this […]...
16. Chinese Fire Drill One joke that we did in residence was the Chinese Fire Drill, I don’t quite know why it is called that. Anyway.. The victim is on the pot in the dorm washroom. Everyone grabs a bucket (we used the waste baskets from our rooms) and fills the buckets with water. Take a paper bag and […]...
17. A Texas game warden came upon a coyote caught in a trap Sorry Texans…. A Texas game warden came upon a coyote caught in a trap. He returned to his office and called the Oklahoma game warden and told him one of his coyotes was caught in a trap. “How do you know it’s one of our coyotes?” asked the Oklahoma game warden. “Well,” replied the Texas […]...
18. Пословица / поговорка where there’s smoke there’s fire / no smoke without fire – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: where there’s smoke there’s fire / no smoke without fire Перевод: нет дыма без огня; дыма без огня не бывает Пример: Where there’s smoke there’s fire and the discussion of the safety problem suggested that the company should try to do something about it. Дыма без огня не бывает, и обсуждение вопроса […]...
19. Пословица / поговорка out of the frying pan and into the fire / out of the frying pan into the fire – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: out of the frying pan and into the fire / out of the frying pan into the fire Перевод: из огня да в полымя (употребляется с глаголами jump и leap) Эквивалент в русском языке: из кулька в рогожку Пример: My friend jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire. He […]...
20. Значение идиомы heap coals of fire on one’s head [heap coals of fire on one’s head] {v. phr.}, {literary} To be kindor helpful to someone who has done wrong to you, so that he isashamed. Alice heaped coals of fire on Mary’s head by inviting herto a party after Mary had gossiped about her. Jean Valjean stolethe Bishop’s silver, but the Bishop heaped coals […]...
21. Перевод слова insurance Insurance – страхование Перевод слова Insurance against all risks – страхование от всех рисков insurance broker – страховой агент to cancel insurance – аннулировать страховой полис The Insurance business is built on trust. Страховочный бизнес основан на доверии. He is in Insurance. Он занимается страхованием. Our firm carries fire Insurance. У нашей фирмы есть страховой […]...
22. Значение идиомы iron in the fire [iron in the fire] {n. phr.} Something you are doing; one of theprojects with which a person is busy; job, John had a number ofirons in the fire, and he managed to keep all of them hot. – Usuallyused in the phrase “too many irons in the fire”. “Ed has a dozenthings going all the […]...
23. Перевод идиомы catch (on) fire, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: catch (on) fire Перевод: загореться, вспыхнуть, воспламениться Пример: We were very careful that the wooden house would not catch fire. Мы были очень осторожны, чтобы деревянный дом не загорелся....
24. Getting Caught in the Rain Margo: Oh geez, you’re Drenched! It wasn’t supposed to rain today. Ali: I know. I looked at the Weather report last night and it was supposed to be a nice day. That’s the last time I trust those Weathercasters! I hate Getting caught in the rain. I’m Soaking wet. Margo: When I felt a Raindrop […]...
25. Значение идиомы hold one’s fire [hold one’s fire] or [hold fire] {v. phr.} To keep back argumentsor facts; keep from telling something. Tow could have hurt Fred bytelling what he knew, but he held his fire. Mary held fire untilshe had enough information to convince the other club members....
26. Buying Travel Insurance Josette: I admit it. I’m a nervous traveler and I don’t like traveling internationally. Tae-jin: You could get Travel insurance. Doing that would make you feel more Secure, wouldn’t it? Josette: Maybe. What types of Coverage are available? Tae-jin: You could get insurance to cover Mishaps on the trip, such as cancelled flights or Missed […]...
27. Using nails on a house These two newfies are building a house. One of them is putting on the siding. He picks up a nail, hammers it in. Picks up another nail, throws it away. Picks up a nail, hammers it in. Picks up another, throws it away. This goes on for a while, and finally his friend comes over […]...
28. Two story house A man appears before a judge one day, asking for a divorce. The judge quietly reviews some papers and then says, “Please tell me why you are seeking a divorce.” “Because,” the man says,”I live in a two-story house.” The Judge replies, “What kind of a reason is that? What is the big deal about […]...
29. Learning Fire Safety The apartment manager asked all of the tenants to come to a short meeting to learn about Fire safety. I didn’t want to go, but the manager said that there would be free food, and who am I To turn down free pizza? … Apartment manager: Thank you all for coming to this meeting about […]...
30. Значение идиомы open fire [open fire] {v. phr.} To begin shooting. The big warship turnedits guns toward the enemy ship and opened fire. When the policemancalled to the robber to stop, he turned and suddenly opened fire....
31. 8-year-old boy rescues 6 relatives from fire, dies trying to save 7th In his final moments, 8-year-old Tyler Doohan managed to rescue six people – including two younger children – from a burning mobile home in upstate New York, authorities said. A last-ditch effort, however, to save his disabled grandfather cost the boy his life. His body was found next to his grandfather, whom Tyler considered a […]...
32. Значение идиомы line of fire [line of fire] {n. phr.} The path that something fired or throwntakes. When the bandit and the police began to shoot, John wasalmost in their line of fire. Compare: CROSS FIRE....
33. Advantages and disadvantages of living in private house Топик Преимущества и недостатки жизни в частном доме приводит все “за” и “против” проживания в собственном доме. Владелец частного дома не зависит от мнения соседей, но должен заботиться сам о безопасности дома, сам следить за его состоянием и обязательно иметь автомобиль, чтобы добраться до города. Если не принимать во внимание эти факты, то жизнь в […]...
34. Значение идиомы set the world on fire [set the world on fire] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do somethingoutstanding; act in a way that attracts much attention or makes youfamous. John works hard, but he will never set the world on fire. Mary could set the world on fire with her piano playing....
35. Значение идиомы draw fire [draw fire] {v. phr.} 1. To attract or provoke shooting; be a target. The general’s white horse drew the enemy’s fire. 2. To bring criticism or argument; make people say bad things about you. Having the newest car in your group is sure to draw fire....
36. Значение идиомы play with fire [play with fire] {v. phr.} To put oneself in danger; to take risks. Leaving your door unlocked in New York City is playing with fire. The doctor told Mr. Smith that he must watch his diet if he doesn’twant to play with fire. Compare: SKATE ON THIN ICE....
37. Значение идиомы house [house] See: BOARDING HOUSE REACH, BRING DOWN THE HOUSE, PUN HOUSE, HASH HOUSE, KEEP HOUSE, ON THE HOUSE, PARISH HOUSE, PEOPLE WHO LIVE INGLASS HOUSES SHOULD NOT THROW STONES, PLAGUE ON BOTH YOUR HOUSES orPLAGUE O’ BOTH YOUR HOUSES, PUT ONE’S HOUSE IN ORDER or SET ONE’SHOUSE TN ORDER....
38. Значение идиомы hang fire [hang fire] {v. phr.} 1. To fail or be slow in shooting or firing. Smith pulled the trigger, but the gun hung fire and the deerescaped. 2. To be slow in beginning; to be delayed; to wait. Theboys’ plans for organizing a scout troop hung fire because they couldnot find a man to be scoutmaster....
39. Значение идиомы ball of fire [ball of fire] {n.}, {informal} A person with great energy and ability; a person who can do something very well. He did poorly in school but as a salesman he is a ball of fire. The new shortstop is a good fielder but certainly no ball of fire in batting. Compare: HOT NUMBER, HOT ONE....
40. Перевод слова house House – дом, здание, жилище Перевод слова Apartment house – многоквартирный дом house arrest – домашний арест at John’s house – у Джона Get out of my House! Убирайтесь из моего дома! I lost my House keys. Я потерял ключи от дома. A snail carries its own House. Улитка несет свой дом на спине....