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1. Перевод слова colleagueColleague — коллега Перевод слова My esteemed colleague — мой уважаемый коллега judicial colleague — судья-коллега meet a colleague from abroad — встречать коллегу из-за границы He asked his Colleagues for advice. Он обратился за советом к коллегам. We owe thanks to our estimable Colleague. Мы должны поблагодарить нашего уважаемого коллегу. This new Colleague invades ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы run off at the mouth[run off at the mouth] {v. phr.} To talk too much; be unable tostop talking. «Shut up, John,» our father cried. «You are alwaysrunning off at the mouth.»...
3. Перевод слова exitExit — выход, исчезновение; уходить, покидать Перевод слова Exit visa — выездная виза, виза на выезд a fire exit — запасный выход to take one’s exit — сойти со сцены, умереть The crowd swept me to the Exit. Толпа вынесла меня к выходу. He Exited the courtroom in a fury. Он покинул зал суда в ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы mouth[mouth] See: BORN WITH A SILVER SPOON IN ONE’S MOUTH, BUTTERWOULDN’T MELT IN ONE’S MOUTH, BY WORD OF MOUTH, DOWN IN THE DUMPS orDOWN IN THE MOUTH, FOAM AT THE MOUTH, HEART IN ONE’S MOUTH, KEEP ONE’SMOUTH SHUT, LAUGH ON THE WRONG SIDE OF ONE’S MOUTH, LEAVE A BAD TASTEIN ONE’S MOUTH, LIVE FROM HAND ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы button one’s lip[button one’s lip] also [zip one’s lip] {v. phr.}, {slang} To stop talking; keep a secret; shut your mouth; be quiet. The man was getting loud and insulting and the cop told him to button his lip. John wanted to talk, but Dan told him to keep his lip buttoned. Syn.: KEEP ONE’S MOUTH SHUT, ... Читать далее...
6. Making Controversial CommentsVivian: That News commentator should be Fired for making such Inflammatory comments. At least I won’t watch this show again until she is. William: As usual, you’re Making a mountain out of a molehill. She was just expressing her opinion, Albeit a Controversial one. Vivian: Her opinion is Offensive. Mark my words: Before the end ... Читать далее...
7. Waiting for a Man or Woman to CallLyla: Okay, here’s a Hypothetical. You ask a girl for her Number, but wait two weeks to call her. What gives? George: Well, that Depends. Why? Lyla: Well, I met this guy two weeks ago at a party. We spent the entire evening talking and I thought we really Hit it off. We had a ... Читать далее...
8. There was once a wide mouth frogThere was once a wide mouth frog. She had babies and she didn’t know what to feed them. She went to the cow, talking with her mouth real wide, she said, «COW, WHAT DO YOU FEED YOUR BABIES?» The Cow said, «I feed my babies milk.» She went on to the horse. Talking with her ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова mineMine — шахта, рудник; добывать; мой, мое Перевод слова To develop a mine — обустраивать шахту to mine diamonds — добывать алмазы abandoned mine — заброшенная шахта it is mine — это мое He is a Mine of information. Он ходячая энциклопедия. This Mine is now laid in. Эта шахта законсервирована. She’s a new love ... Читать далее...
10. Comments of HillaryReporter: Governor Clinton, what damage do you think has been done to your campaign by your wife’s comment the other day about how «Hitler was really a great guy»? Clinton: (Mixture of sadness and anger, but articulate as always.) Hillary and myself are shocked, outraged, and deeply saddened by this terrible misunderstanding. The media hype ... Читать далее...
11. Storing Luggage on an AirplaneYoshi: Can you hold my jacket while I try to get my Roller bag down the Aisle? Tatiana: All right, but I have to roll my own bag down the aisle, you know. Yoshi: Fine, give it back to me. All of these Overhead bins are full. Where are we supposed To store them? Tatiana: ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы straight from the horse’s mouth[straight from the horse’s mouth] {slang} Directly from the personor place where it began; from a reliable source or a person thatcannot be doubted. They are going to be married. I got the newsstraight from the horse’s mouth — their minister. John found outabout the painting straight from the horse’s mouth, from the painterhimself....
13. Значение идиомы talking point[talking point] {n.} Something good about a person or thing thatcan be talked about in selling it. The streamlined shape of the carwas one of its talking points. John tried to get Mary to dateBill. One of his talking points was that Bill was captain of thefootball team....
14. Значение идиомы hand-to-mouth[hand-to-mouth] {adj.} Not providing for the future; living fromday to day; not saving for later. Many native tribes lead ahand-to-mouth existence, content to have food for one day at a time. John is not a saving boy; he spends his money without thought forthe future, and lives a hand-to-mouth life. See: LIVE FROM HAND TOMOUTH....
15. Перевод слова mouthMouth — рот; декламировать Перевод слова Straight from the horse’s mouth — из первых рук to mure up one’s mouth — заткнуть чей-л. рот to mouth empty threats — изрекать пустые угрозы to mouth it — ораторствовать They Mouthed the usual platitudes. Они с важным видом изрекали обычные банальности. Stop shoveling food into your Mouth. ... Читать далее...
16. A little boy was excited about his first day at schoolA little boy was excited about his first day at school. So excited in fact, that only a few minutes after class started, he realized that he desperately needed to go to the bathroom. So he raised his hand politely to ask if he could be excused. Of course the teacher said yes, but asked ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы put words into one’s mouth[put words into one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To say without proof thatanother person has certain feelings or opinions; claim a stand or anidea is another’s without asking; speak for another without right. When he said «John here is in favor of the idea.» I told him not toput words in my mouth....
18. Eating Spicy FoodsAkim: Oh, this is so good! Why are your Eyes watering? Wendy: It’s so Spicy! When you invited me over for Curry, I didn’t know it’d be so hot. Akim: This is Mild or maybe Medium. I make another version of this that’s much hotter. In fact, I like mine with some extra Peppers and ... Читать далее...
19. Controlling Information to the MediaPablo: Okay everybody, have a seat. The purpose of this meeting is to get everybody On the same page. I’m Passing out the Fact sheet we’ve prepared. This fact sheet gives a Rundown on what has happened To date so that no one is In the dark about our current situation. We’ve also prepared these ... Читать далее...
20. The first time I went to a drug store to buy condomsThe first time I went to a drug store to buy condoms, I was waited on by a beautiful young woman. She asked what size I wanted and I said I wasn’t sure. So she asked now big I was and I said, «Compared to what?» She held up one finger and asked if I ... Читать далее...
21. Nervous at an Interview III was Just in time for my interview and I was very nervous. I walked up to the Receptionist. She was talking into a Headset and typing on her keyboard. David: Good morning. I’m David Laso. I have an appointment with Dale Mendoza at 10 o’clock. Could you please let her know that I’m here? ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы loud mouth[loud mouth] or [big mouth] {n.}, {slang} A noisy, boastful, orfoolish talker. Fritz is a loud mouth who cannot be trusted withsecrets. When he has had a few drinks, Joe will make empty boastslike any other big mouth....
23. The Cesium song 07Yesterday, I had Cesium with which to play. Now all my fingers have been blown away. And silence reigns since yesterday. Suddenly, I’m just half the man I used to be. I have no eyes with which to see. My legs have parted company. Why she had to blow, I don’t know, I can only ... Читать далее...
24. Taking Minutes of a MeetingI was Absent at last month’s meeting, so imagine my surprise when I found out that I had been Elected the committee’s Secretary! As part of my duties, I have To take minutes at each meeting. Taking minutes means I have to pay attention and try my best To transcribe what each person says, or ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод слова yesterdayYesterday — вчера, недавнее прошлое Перевод слова From yesterday — со вчерашнего дня an invention of yesterday — изобретение последнего времени all pomp of yesterday — вся недавняя пышность yesterday’s newspaper — вчерашняя газета I was not born Yesterday. Я не вчера родился, у меня уже есть опыт. We went skiing Yesterday. Вчера мы катались ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы look a gift horse in the mouth[look a gift horse in the mouth] To complain if a gift is notperfect. — A proverb. Usually used with a negative. John gave Joe abaseball but Joe complained that the ball was old. His father told himnot to look a gift horse in the mouth....
27. A man is in a hospital bed completly wrapped upA man is in a hospital bed completly wrapped up in a body cast. One of the nurses gave him a rectal thermometer and said, «Don’t move — I’ll be right back.» When she returned the thermometer was in his mouth. She asked in amazement, «How did you get that in your mouth, you can’t ... Читать далее...
28. Important Business ContactsKelly: What we need are a few people in the Industry To talk up our new company. John: I’m On top of that. I’m really Well connected, as you know, and I’ve already Put in a few calls to a few of the Movers and shakers in our business. Kelly: I didn’t know you had ... Читать далее...
29. They are stopped by the policeJohn & Jessica were on their way home from the bar one night and John got pulled over by the police. The officer told John that he was stopped because his tail light was burned out. John said, «I’m very sorry officer, I didn’t realize it was out, I’ll get it fixed right away.» Just ... Читать далее...
30. Seeing a PlayI Ran into my neighbor, Dennis, yesterday afternoon. He asked if I wanted two tickets to the theater. He had Season tickets but couldn’t go to this performance. It was Opening night of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. I jumped at his offer and invited Lucy to come along. We arrived at the theater a half an ... Читать далее...
31. The homework scheduleHere is an explanation of the school homework policy for the average student. Students should not spend more than ninety minutes per night. This time should be budgeted in the following manner if the student desires to achieve moderate to good grades in his/her classes. 15 minutes looking for assignment. 11 minutes calling a friend ... Читать далее...
32. Socializing at a ReceptionMan: Hi, it’s a bit Crowded in here. Woman: Yes, it’s always like this on the first night of the conference. Is this your first time Attending? Man: Yes, it is. By the way, I’m Dan Morimoto. Woman: I’m Gwen Renault. Were you here this morning for the opening Keynote? I thought the Speaker was ... Читать далее...
33. Where is my goatThere were these two guys out hiking when they came upon an old, abandoned mine shaft. Curious about its depth they threw in a pebble and waited for the sound of it striking the bottom, but they heard nothing. They went and got a bigger rock, threw it in and waited. Still nothing. They searched ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы mine of information[mine of information] {n. phr.} A person, a book, etc., that is avaluable source of information. A dictionary can be a mine ofinformation. He is a mine of information on the stock market....
35. An affair with the horsePaddy and his two friends are talking at a bar. His first friend says: «I think my wife is having an affair with the electrician. The other day I came home and found wire cutters under our bed and they weren’t mine.» His second friend says: «I think my wife is having an affair with ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод идиомы Your guess is as good as mine., значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: Your guess is as good as mine. Перевод: не имею ни малейшего представления; а ты что думаешь, а каково твое предположение, и т. д. Пример: «Your guess is as good as mine,» I answered when my friend asked me how to use the video player. «Я не имею ни малейшего представления,» сказал я, когда ... Читать далее...
37. What kind of a woman«Would you sleep with me for ten thousand dollars?» asked John «Yes, I will.» Paula replied. «Would you do it for one thousand?» he asked. «Well maybe, or maybe I’d do something else for you.» she answered with a wink. «How about a blowjob for $20?» responded John. «Hey! What kind of women do you ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы open up[open up] {v.} 1. To show for the first time; make clear; reveal. The story of Helen Keller’s life opened up a whole new world toMary. Einstein’s theories opened up a whole new area for study. 2. To make available; present an opportunity; offer. The buildingof the railroad opened up new lands to the pioneers. ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы laugh on the wrong side of one’s mouth[laugh on the wrong side of one’s mouth] or [laugh on the otherside of one’s mouth] or [laugh out of the other side of one’s mouth]{v. phr.}, {informal} To be made sorry; to feel annoyance ordisappointment; cry. Paul boasted that he was a good skater, butafter he fell, he laughed out of the other side ... Читать далее...
40. A police officer came upon a terrible wreckA police officer came upon a terrible wreck where the driver and passenger had been killed. As he looked upon the wreckage a little monkey came out of the brush and hopped around the crashed car. The officer looked down at the monkey and said «I wish you could talk.» The monkey looked up at ... Читать далее...