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1. Stop being late to work 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. 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 […]...
4. Перевод слова morning Morning – утро Перевод слова In the morning – утром on the morning of the first of June – утром первого июня late morning – позднее утро from morning to night – с утра до вечера Good Morning! Доброе утро! He lay in bed all Morning. Он лежал в постели все утро. It was two […]...
5. The new Vicar was up early one Sunday morning The new Vicar was up early one Sunday morning, walking round his new parish, after leaving his wife in bed with the Sunday papers, her cup of tea, and a pack of cigarettes. One of the old villagers came up to him and said. “Good morning Vicar, how be you and the wife?” The Vicar […]...
6. Значение идиомы morning after [morning after] {n.}, {slang} The effects of drinking liquor orstaying up late as felt the next morning; a hangover. One of thetroubles of drinking too much liquor is the morning after. Mr. Smith woke up with a big headache and knew it was the morning after....
7. 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 […]...
8. 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: […]...
9. 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 […]...
10. 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!’ […]...
11. Перевод идиомы the small hours (of the night / morning) / the wee hours (of the night / morning), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: the small hours (of the night / morning) / the wee hours (of the night / morning) Перевод: рассвет или время перед рассветом; часы после полуночи Пример: My father likes to read the newspaper in the small hours of the night. Моему отцу нравится читать газеты по ночам....
12. 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 […]...
13. 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 […]...
14. 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 […]...
15. 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....
16. 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. […]...
17. 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 […]...
18. 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....
19. 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....
20. One day there was an indian chief who was constipated One day there was an indian chief who was constipated. he sent one of his warriors to the witch doctor to get some medicine. The warrior says “Big Chief, no shit”. the doctor gave him 1 pill and told him that the chief should be fine tomorrow. The warrior went back to the chief and […]...
21. One Sunday morning the pastor noticed little Johnny One Sunday morning the pastor noticed little Johnny was standing staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The young man of seven had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up and stood beside him and gazing up at the plaque he said […]...
22. Bosses versus workers When I take a long time, I am slow. When my boss takes a long time, he is thorough. When I don’t do it, I am lazy. When my boss doesn’t do it, he’s too busy. When I do it without being told, I’m trying to be smart. When my boss does the same, that […]...
23. A man sat quietly reading his morning paper A man sat quietly reading his morning paper one Sunday morning. Suddenly, he is knocked almost senseless by his wife, who stands behind him holding a frying pan in hand. Man: “What was that for?” Wife: “Why do you have a piece of paper in your pocket with “Daisy” written on it?” Man: “Oh honey, […]...
24. 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!”...
25. Значение идиомы straw boss [straw boss] {n.} 1. The boss of a few workers who is himself underanother boss or foreman. The straw boss told Jim he would have tosee the foreman about a job. 2, A man who works himself and alsobosses a few other workers. Smith worked better than the other men, so the foreman made him […]...
26. 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....
27. 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....
28. 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 […]...
29. Перевод идиомы wee hours (of the night / morning), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: wee hours (of the night / morning) Перевод: часы, следующие непосредственно после полуночи; предрассветные часы Пример: I read my book into the wee hours of the morning. Я читал книгу до рассвета....
30. This pill allows you to fly A man went into a bar in a high rise. He saw another man take a pill, take a drink, walk to the window and jump out. He flew around for a minute and zipped back into the bar. As the amazed newcomer watched, the man repeated this twice more. Finally the man asked if […]...
31. 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 […]...
32. Перевод идиомы too little, too late, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: too little, too late Перевод: недостаточно и слишком поздно Пример: The government has finally decided to put some money into research, but it’s too little, too late. Правительство, наконец, решило выделить деньги для исследования, но их оказалось недостаточно, и было уже поздно....
33. Getting Ready to Go I guess I’m just like everybody else. I Could do withouT Mondays. On the weekend, I can Kick back and relax, but I Dread going back to work when the weekend is over. This morning was particularly Hectic. On Weeknights, I set my Alarm for 7 a. m. That’s what I did last night. But, […]...
34. After church on Sunday morning, a young boy After church on Sunday morning, a young boy suddenly announced to his mother, “Mom, I’ve decided I’m going to be a minister when I grow up. “That’s okay with us,” the mother said, “But what made you decide to be a minister?” “Well,” the boy replied, “I’ll have to go to church on Sunday anyway, […]...
35. Пословица / поговорка better late than never – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: better late than never Перевод: лучше поздно, чем никогда Пример: The boy finally got a job after not working for three years but at least it was better late than never. Парень наконец-то получил работу после того, как не работал три года, но лучше поздно, чем никогда....
36. Three guys were talking one morning about how drunk they were Three guys were talking one morning about how drunk they were at this party they were at the night before. 1st guy: Man, I was so drunk that last night I got home and blew chunks. 2nd guy: Oh yeah? Well, I was so drunk that on the way home I was pulled over and […]...
37. Перевод слова alarm Alarm – тревога, сигнал тревоги; будильник Перевод слова To activate alarm – включить сигнал тревоги to set an alarm – дать сигнал тревоги to give the alarm – поднять тревогу false alarm – ложная тревога Did you set the Alarm? Ты завела будильник? The fire Alarm was reset. Пожарная сигнализация была сброшена. There is no […]...
38. Discovering too late that a Discovering too late that a watermelon spiked with vodka had accidentally been served to a luncheon meeting of local ministers, the restaurant’s owner waited nervously for the clerics’ reaction. “Quick, man,” he whispered to the waiter, “what did they say?” “Nothing,” replied the waiter. “They were all too busy slipping the seeds into their pockets.”...
39. Why I Fired My Secretary I woke up early, feeling depressed because it was my birthday, and I thought, “I’m another year older,” but decided to make the best of it. So I showered and shaved, knowing when I went down to breakfast my wife would greet me with a big kiss and say, “Happy birthday, dear.” All smiles, I […]...
40. While out one morning in the park, a jogger found a brand new While out one morning in the park, a jogger found a brand new tennis ball. Seeing no one around that it might belong to, he slipped it into the pocket of his shorts. Later, on his way home, he stopped at the pedestrian crossing, waiting for the lights to change. A girl standing next to […]...