Waxing eloquent on the sins of the flesh

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1. Falling downThere’s this old priest who got sick of all the people in his parish who kept confessing to adultery. One Sunday, in the pulpit, he said, «If I hear one more person confess to adultery, I’ll quit!» Well, everyone liked him, so they came up with a code word. Someone who had committed adultery would ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы flesh and blood[flesh and blood] {n.} 1. A close relative ; close relatives. Used in the phrase «one’s own flesh andblood». Such an answer from her — and she’s my own flesh and blood, too! 2. The appearance of being real or alive. The author doesn’tgive his characters any flesh and blood. 3. The human body. Beforechild ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова fleshFlesh — тело, плоть, сырое мясо Перевод слова To lose flesh — худеть wolves live on flesh — волки питаются мясом to mortify the flesh — умерщвлять плоть The spirit indeed is willing, but the Flesh is weak. Дух бодр, плоть же немощна. Raw Flesh is generally regarded as more difficult of digestion than boiled ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы flesh out[flesh out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To add to; make fuller, bigger, orlonger. The author fleshed out his story by adding more about hiswar experiences. 2. also [flesh up] To become heavier, put on weight, or flesh. He lost weight after his illness but is beginning toflesh out again. See: FILL OUT....
5. Значение идиомы pound of flesh[pound of flesh] {n. phr.}, {literary} The maximum paymentauthorized by law. He had hoped that Peter would be lenientregarding the interest they had agreed on, but Peter demanded his fullpound of flesh....
6. Значение идиомы press the flesh[press the flesh] {v.}, {slang} To shake hands with total strangersby the hundreds, keeping an artificial smile all the way, in order toraise one’s popularity during political elections. IncumbentGovernor Maxwell was pressing the flesh all day long at six differenthotels. Compare: BABY KISSER....
7. Значение идиомы thorn in the flesh[thorn in the flesh] or [thorn in one’s side] {n. phr.} Somethingthat causes stubborn trouble; a constant bother; a vexation. Thenew voter organization soon became the biggest thorn in the senator’sside. The guerrilla band was a thorn in the flesh of theinvaders....
8. The HatAn elderly man was quite unhappy because he had lost his favorite hat. Instead of buying a new one, he decided he would go to church and swipe one out of the vestibule. When he got there, an usher intercepted him at the door and took him to a pew where he had to sit ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод идиомы in the flesh, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in the flesh Перевод: собственной персоной Пример: I have never had the chance to meet the president of our university in the flesh. У меня не было возможности увидеть ректора нашего университета собственной персоной....
10. Перевод идиомы one’s flesh and blood, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: one’s flesh and blood Перевод: плоть и кровь; близкий родственник Пример: She is my flesh and blood so I felt terrible when she got into trouble. Она моя плоть и кровь, поэтому я чувствовал себя отвратительно, когда она попала в беду....
11. Пословица / поговорка the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak Перевод: дух бодр, плоть же немощна Пример: The man often goes to expensive restaurants and nightclubs and although he wants to do well at his job he cannot. For him the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Этот мужчина часто ходит ... Читать далее...
12. A fine sermonA man finally goes with his wife to church. The man was so impressed with the preacher’s sermon he stopped on the way out to shake his hand. «Preacher, I’ll tell you, that was a DAMNED fine sermon.» The preacher says «Why thank you sir, but we don’t used profanity in the house of the ... Читать далее...
13. There once was a young Irish woman who went to confessionThere once was a young Irish woman who went to confession. Upon entering the confessional she said, «Forgive me Father, for I have sinned.» The priest said, «Confess your sins and be forgiven.» The young woman said, «Last night my boyfriend made mad passionate love to me seven times.» The priest thought long and hard ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова heightHeight — высота, вышина, рост Перевод слова Wall six feet in height — стена высотой в шесть футов what is her height? — какого она роста? at the height of one’s success — на вершине успеха Height is a function of age. Рост человека зависит от возраста. What’s the Height of the building? Какова высота ... Читать далее...
15. A lost skillThis preacher was looking for a good used lawnmower one day. He found one at a yard sale that Little Johnny happened to be manning. «This mower work, son?» the preacher asked. Little Johnny said, «Sure does — just pull on the cord hard, though.» The preacher took the mower home and when he got ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы grow up[grow up] {v.} 1. To increase in size or height; become taller orolder; reach full height. Johnny is growing up; his shoes are toosmall for him. I grew up on a farm. The city has grown upsince I was young. 2. To become adult in mind or judgment; become oldenough to think or decide in ... Читать далее...
17. The Preacher buys a ParrotA preacher is buying a parrot. «Are you sure it doesn’t scream, yell, or swear?» asked the preacher. «Oh absolutely. It’s a religious parrot,» the storekeeper assures him. «Do you see those strings on his legs? When you pull the right one, he recites the lord’s prayer, and when you pull on the left he ... Читать далее...
18. A dangerous animalThe preacher was wired for sound with a lapel mike, and as he preached, he moved briskly about the platform, jerking the mike cord as he went. Then he moved to one side, getting wound up in the cord and nearly tripping before jerking it again. After several circles and jerks, a little girl in ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод слова boomBoom — бум, резкий подъем, шумиха Перевод слова Business boom — подъем деловой активности economic boom — экономический подъем postwar boom — послевоенный бум The clock Boomed out three. Часы гулко пробили три. The state’s business is Booming. Деловая активность в штате быстро растет. «What’s going on here?» he Boomed. «Что здесь творится?» — прогремел ... Читать далее...
20. A couple came upon a wishing wellA couple came upon a wishing well. The husband leaned over, made a wish and threw in a penny. The wife decided to make a wish, too. But she leaned over too much, fell into the well, and drowned. The husband was stunned for a while but then smiled and said, «It really works!»...
21. Marriage-family. Женитьба, замужество, семья, возрастЖенитьба, замужество She is married. Она замужем. He got married. Он женился. Are you married? Ты замужем? / Ты женат? Whom is he married to? На ком он женат? They are engaged. Они помолвлены. Семья Do you have children? У тебя есть дети? Yes, I have two kids / children. Да, у меня двое детей. ... Читать далее...
22. Presidential Election worriesPresidential Election’2000 Dear Abby, I am a sailor in the US Coast Guard. My parents live in the suburb of Philadelphia and one of my sisters, who lives in Bensenville, is married to a transvestite. My father and mother have recently been arrested for growing and selling marijuana and are currently dependent on my other ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы keep the faith[keep the faith] {v. phr.} To not abandon hope; stay committed tothe cause of democracy and racial equality. «Keep the faith, Baby,»my neighbor said as he raised his fingers to show the «V» for victorysign....
24. Значение идиомы cut the mustard[cut the mustard] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do well enough in what needs to be done; to succeed. His older brothers and sisters helped Max through high school, but he couldn’t cut the mustard in college....
25. 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...
26. Tell Me About YourselfWell, I was Born and raised in Minnesota, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to be exact. I won’t say how long ago that was, but let’s just say I’m no Spring chicken. I grew up there with my rather large family of 8 brothers and 2 sisters. (I was the baby of the family, but I ... Читать далее...
27. A theological debateSeveral centuries ago, the Pope decreed that all the Jews had to convert or leave Italy. There was a huge outcry from the Jewish community, so the Pope offered a deal. He would have a religious debate with the leader of the Jewish community. If the Jews won, they could stay in Italy, if the ... Читать далее...
28. Two young brothers, aged 5 and 6Two young brothers, aged 5 and 6, are listening through the keyhole as their older sister is getting it on with her new boyfriend. They hear her say, «Oh, Jim, you’re going where no man has gone before!» The six-year-old says to his brother, «He must be fucking her up the ass!»...
29. A secretaryA secretary, who works in an office with my daughter’s friend, Commented at lunch that it was such a shame that the spice girls couldn’t stay together considering they are sisters and all. There was silence for a bit, then someone told her that they weren’t sisters. She said, » Of course they are, they ... Читать далее...
30. A man was driving up a steep and narrow mountain roadA man was driving up a steep and narrow mountain road. A woman was driving down the same road. As they passed each other, the woman leaned out the window and yelled, «Pig!» The man immediately leaned out his window and replied, «Bitch!» They continue on their way and as the man rounded the next ... Читать далее...
31. Recruiting any and all pilotsThe chief of staff of the US Air Force decided that he would personally intervene in the recruiting crisis affecting all of our armed services. He directed a nearby Air Force base that will be opened and that all eligible young men and women be invited. As he and his staff were standing near a ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы it never rains but it pours[it never rains but it pours] One good thing or bad thing is oftenfollowed by others of the same kind. — A proverb, John got sick, then his brothers and sisters all got sick. It never rains but itpours....
33. Семья, РодственникиФразы на английском языке про семью и детей. Are you married? Вы женаты (замужем)? No, I’m single. Нет, я не женат (незамужем). I am married. Я женат (замужем). My wife is a teacher. Моя жена — учительница. She divorced her husband. Она развелась со своим мужем. Do you have children? У Вас есть дети? Do ... Читать далее...
34. The room was full of pregnant women and their partnersThe room was full of pregnant women and their partners. The Lamaze class was in full swing. The instructor was teaching the women how to breathe properly, and informing the men how to give the necessary assurances at this stage of the plan. «Ladies, exercise is good for you,» announced the teacher. «Walking is especially ... Читать далее...
35. An old sailing ship is becalmed at seaAn old sailing ship is becalmed at sea with a full complement of sailors. They are stuck there for days and days with nothing to do. One morning the captain decides he is going to lay on some entertainment for the men. He orders a barrel to be placed on the top deck. It has ... Читать далее...
36. Story behind a gunBig Louie the Torpedo was becoming increasingly curious about one of the newer members of his mob, Benny the Rod. Benny had been in the business for many years in another part of the country. During that time he had garnered quite a reputation for being the most conscientious and honorable hit man available. He ... Читать далее...
37. The Mother Superior in the convent school was chatting withThe Mother Superior in the convent school was chatting with her young charges and she asked them what they wanted to be when they grew up. A twelve-year-old said, «I want to be a prostitute.» The Mother Superior fainted dead away on the spot. When they revived her, she raised her head from the ground ... Читать далее...
38. The room was full of pregnant ladiesThe room was full of pregnant ladies and their partners, and the Lamaze class was in full swing. The instructor was teaching the women how to breathe properly, along with informing the men how to give the necessary assurances at this stage of the plan. The teacher then announced, «Ladies, exercise is good for you. ... Читать далее...
39. Competition of a nationThe Americans and Russians at the height of the arms race realized that if they continued in the usual manner they were going to blow up the whole world. One day they sat down and decided to settle the whole dispute with one dog fight. They’d have five years to breed the best fighting dog ... Читать далее...
40. Little girl walks into the bathroomA little girl walks into the bathroom and sees her older sister just come out of the shower. The young girl looks at her sisters pussy and asks «What’s that?» Her sister replies «That is my possum, sis!» The young girl replies «Oh, OK» The next day she sees her mother get out of the ... Читать далее...