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1. It’s 11 o’clockIn America the late night news used to broadcast this message: «It’s 11 o’clock do you know where your children are? In England they say «Its 11 o’clock do you know where your wife is? In France they say «It’s 11o’clock do you know where your husband is?» In Poland they say Its 11 o’clock ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы wall[wall] See: BACK TO THE WALL, BEAT ONE’S HEAD AGAINST A WALL, CLIMBTHE WALL, FORWARD WALL, HANDWRITING ON THE WALL, HOLE-IN-THE-WALL, STONE WALL or BRICK WALL, TO THE WALL....
3. Перевод идиомы hit the wall / hit a wall, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hit the wall / hit a wall Перевод: наталкиваться на стену, биться о стену; сталкиваться с препятствиями Пример: We’ve just about hit the wall in terms of what we can do to balance the budget. Мы почти натолкнулись на стену в том, что мы могли бы сделать, чтобы сбалансировать бюджет....
4. Перевод идиомы beat one’s head against the wall / bang one’s head against the wall, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: beat one’s head against the wall / bang one’s head against the wall Перевод: биться головой об стену; пытаться сделать что-либо безнадежное Пример: I am banging my head against the wall when I try to ask my boss for something. Я словно бьюсь головой об стену, когда пытаюсь попросить что-нибудь у своего начальника....
5. Значение идиомы around the clock[around the clock] also [the clock around] {adv. phr.} For 24 hours a day continuously all day and all night. The factory operated around the clock until the order was filled. He studied around the clock for his history exam. — [round-the-clock] {adj.} That filling station has round-the-clock service....
6. Перевод слова clockClock — часы Перевод слова The face of a clock — циферблат часов clock gains — часы торопятся hand of a clock — часовая стрелка It’s exactly 3 O’clock. Сейчас ровно три часа. The Clock doesn’t move. Часы не идут. The Clock struck twelve. Часы пробили двенадцать....
7. As US tourists in IsraelAs US tourists in Israel, a man and his wife were sitting outside a Bethlehem souvenir shop, waiting for fellow tourists. An Arab salesman approached them carrying belts. After an impassioned sales talk yielded no results, he asked where they were from. «America,» the husband replied. Looking at her dark hair and olive skin, the ... Читать далее...
8. Purchasing a New BirdAfter many years of marriage, a husband has turned into a couch potato, became completely inattentive to his wife and sat guzzling beer and watching TV all day. The wife was dismayed because no matter what she did to attract the husband’s attention, he’d just shrug her off with some bored comment. This went on ... Читать далее...
9. Marriage quotes 05Dear Mrs, Mr, Miss, or Mr and Mrs Daneeka: Words cannot express the deep personal grief I experienced when your husband, son, father or brother was killed, wounded, or reported missing in action. — Catch-22 Diplomat: A man who can convince his wife she would look stout in a fur coat. Don’t marry for money; ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы turn the clock back[turn the clock back] {v. phr.} To return to an earlier period. Mother wished she could turn the clock back to the days before thechildren grew up and left home. Will repealing the minimum wagefor workers under age eighteen turn the clock back to the abuses ofthe last century?...
11. Значение идиомы back to the wall[back to the wall] or [back against the wall] {adv. phr.} In a trap, with no way to escape; in bad trouble. The soldiers had their backs to the wall. He was in debt and could not get any help; his back was against the wall. The team had their backs to the wall in ... Читать далее...
12. A man and his wife go to their honeymoon hotel for their 25th anniversaryA man and his wife go to their honeymoon hotel for their 25th anniversary. As the couple reflected on that magical evening 25 years ago, the wife asked the husband, «When you first saw my naked body in front of you, what was going through your mind?» The husband replied, «All I wanted to do ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы to the wall[to the wall] {adv. phr.} Into a place from which there is noescape; into a trap or corner. — Usually used after «drive» or asimilar word. John’s failing the last test drove him to the wall. The score was 12-12 in the last minute of play, but a touchdownforced the visitors to the wall. Bill ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы drive to the wall[drive to the wall] {v. phr.} To defeat someone completely; to ruin someone. Poor Uncle Jack was driven to the wall by his angry creditors when his business failed. Compare: GO TO THE WALL....
15. Being hurtA husband and wife went to the fairgrounds. The wife wanted to go on the Ferris wheel, but the husband wasn’t comfortable with that. So the wife went on the ride by herself. The wheel went round and round and suddenly the wife was thrown out and landed in a heap at her husband’s feet. ... Читать далее...
16. It had taken him several months, but the executive vice presidentIt had taken him several months, but the executive vice president had finally persuaded his new secretary to bend over the back of his leather couch and allow him to have sex with her that way. «And just where have you been until this hour?» demanded his wife, when the wayward husband finally arrived home. ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы stone wall[stone wall] or [brick wall] {adj.} Something hard to overcome; anidea or belief that is hard to change. The students ran into abrick wall when they asked the principal to put off the examination. Dick tried to change Father’s mind about letting him use the carSaturday night, but he was up against a stone wall....
18. A man was taking his wifeA man was taking his wife, who was pregnant with twins, to the hospital when his car went out of control and crashed. Upon regaining consciousness, he saw his brother, a relentless world-class practical joker, sitting at his bed side. He asked his brother how his wife was and his brother replied, «Don’t worry, everybody ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы put back the clock[put back the clock] or [turn back the clock] {v. phr.} To go backin time; relive the past. If I could put back the clock I’d givemore thought to preparing for a career. Richard wishes that he hadlived in frontier days, but he can’t turn back the clock....
20. Значение идиомы hole-in-the-wall[hole-in-the-wall] {n. phr.} A small place to live, stay in, orwork in; a small, hidden, or inferior place. The jewelry storeoccupied a tiny hole-in-the-wall. When Mr. and Mrs. Green werefirst married, they lived in a little hole-in-fhe-wall in a cheapapartment building. 2. {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon}. Atunnel. Let’s get through this hole in the ... Читать далее...
21. Hillary goes to heavenHillary Clinton died and, Lord knows why, went to heaven. St. Peter approached her and says «Hillary, I know you’re ‘somebody’ down on Earth, but up here, you’re just another person. And, I’m swamped right now, so have a seat and I’ll get back with you as soon as I can.» So Hillary sits down ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы handwriting on the wall[handwriting on the wall] {n. phr.} A sign that something bad willhappen. When Bill’s team lost four games in a row, he saw thehandwriting on the wall. John’s employer had less and less workfor him; John could read the handwriting on the wall and looked foranother job....
23. A husband emerged from the bathroom naked andA husband emerged from the bathroom naked and was climbing into bed when his wife complained, as usual, «I have a headache.» «Perfect» her husband said. «I was just in the bathroom powdering my penis with aspirin. You can take it orally or as a suppository,… it’s up to you!»...
24. Перевод слова wallWall — стена, барьер Перевод слова Garden walls — садовая ограда the Great Wall (of China) — Великая (китайская) стена a wall of silence — стена молчания tariff wall — тарифный барьер Walls have ears. И у стен есть уши. He stood up to the Wall. Он стоял, прислонившись к стене. The garden was Walled ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы climb the wall[climb the wall] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To react to a challenging situation with too great an emotional response, frustration, tension, and anxiety. By the time I got the letter that I was hired, I was ready to climb the wall. 2. To be so disinterested or bored as to be most anxious to ... Читать далее...
26. The angry wife met her husband at the doorThe angry wife met her husband at the door. His breath stunk of alcohol and his face was plastered with lipstick. «I assume,» she barked, «there is a very good reason for you to come drifting in at six o’clock in the morning?» «There is!» he replied, «Breakfast.»...
27. Reward for goodnessThree men died in a car accident and met Jesus himself at the Pearly Gates. The Lord spoke unto them saying, «I will ask you each a simple question. If you tell the truth I will allow you into heaven, but if you lie….Hell is waiting for you. To the first man the Lord asked, ... Читать далее...
28. A wife begins to get a little worried becauseA wife begins to get a little worried because her husband has not arrived home on time from his regular Saturday afternoon golf game. As the hours pass she becomes more and more concerned until at 8 p. m. the husband finally pulls into the driveway. «What happened?» says the wife. «You should have been ... Читать далее...
29. A big-game hunter went on safari with his wifeA big-game hunter went on safari with his wife and mother-in — law. One evening, while still deep in the jungle, the Mrs awoke to find her mother gone. Rushing to her husband, she insisted on them both trying to find her mother. The hunter picked up his rifle, took a swig of whiskey, and ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы clock[clock] See: AGAINST TIME or AGAINST THE CLOCK, AROUND THE CLOCK or THE CLOCK AROUND, PUT BACK THE CLOCK or TURN BACK THE CLOCK, GO LIKE CLOCKWORK or GO OFF LIKE CLOCKWORK, TURN THE CLOCK BACK....
31. Значение идиомы off the wall[off the wall] {adj. phr.} Strange; out of the ordinary; stupid. He has been making off-the-wall remarks all day; something must hethe matter with him....
32. Значение идиомы be a fly on the wall[be a fly on the wall] {v. phr.} To eavesdrop on a secret conversation. How I wish I could be a fly on the wall to hear what my fiance’s parents are saying about me!...
33. Saving the situationAfter attending a party for his boss, the life of the party was nursing a king-size hangover and asked his wife, «What the hell happened?» «As usual, you made an ass of yourself in front of your boss,» replied the wife. «Piss on him,» answered the husband. «You did,» said the wife, «and he fired ... Читать далее...
34. Перевод идиомы drive someone up a wall, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: drive someone up a wall Идиома: drive someone up a wall разг. Перевод: сильно злить, раздражать кого-либо Пример: My neighbor’s constant complaining is driving me up a wall. Мне сильно досаждают постоянные жалобы моего соседа....
35. The Great Wall of ChinaThe Great Wall of China is the biggest object ever made by humans. It stretches across mountains, deserts and grasslands for over 6,000 kilometres. The ancient Chinese built the wall to keep invaders from the west out of their country. Today tourists from all over the world come and see it. The Great Wall began ... Читать далее...
36. All of a sudden, the wife smacks her husbandAll of a sudden, the wife smacks her husband. The husband was totally dumfounded and asks, «What was that for?» Wife said, «Because, you are a bad fuck». Couple of minutes later, the husband smacks his wife. This time, the wife was confused and asked, «And may I ask what’s that about?» Husband said, » ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы clock watcher[clock watcher] {n. phr.}, {informal} A worker who always quits at once when it is time; a man who is in a hurry to leave his job. When Ted got his first job, his father told him to work hard and not be a clock watcher....
38. Перевод идиомы off-the-clock, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: off-the-clock Перевод: сверхурочно, и, как правило, без доплаты Пример: She often has to work off-the-clock. Ей часто приходится работать дополнительное неоплачиваемое время....
39. Значение идиомы beat one’s head against a wall[beat one’s head against a wall] {v. phr.} To struggle uselessly against something that can’t be beaten or helped; not succeed after trying very hard. Trying to make him change his mind is just beating your head against a wall....
40. Some of the myths about marriageTOP15.Some of the myths about marriage… Husband and wife are getting all snugly in bed. Their passion is heating up. Then the wife stops and says: «I don’t feel like it, I just want you to hold me.» The husband says: «WHAT??» The wife explains that he must not be in tune with her emotional ... Читать далее...