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1. Drink fault-finding guideA solution to all of your drinking troubles Symptom: Drinking fails to give satisfaction and taste; shirt front is wet. Fault: Mouth not open or glass being applied to wrong part of face. Solution: Buy another pint and practice in front of a mirror. Continue with as many pints as necessary until drinking technique is ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы bend over backward[bend over backward] or [lean over backward] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try so hard to avoid a mistake that you make the opposite mistake instead; do the opposite of something that you know you should not do; do too much to avoid doing the wrong thing; also, make a great effort; try very hard. Instead ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова symptomSymptom — симптом, внешний признак Перевод слова A premonitory symptom — предостерегающий симптом acute symptom — острый симптом defect symptom — признак неисправности Symptoms of discontent began to appear. Стали появляться первые признаки недовольства. The most afflictive Symptom was want of sleep. Наиболее мучительным симптомом была сонливость. He attempted to pass him without any Symptom ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова backwardBackward — обратный, повернутый назад Перевод слова To look backward — смотреть назад to set watch backward — переводить часы назад backward compatibility — обратная совместимость The work went Backward. Дело шло к худшему. She took a small step Backward. Она сделала маленький шаг назад. She went without a Backward glance. Она пошла, не оборачиваясь....
5. A glass of waterTell someone you can pin a glass of water to the wall — a real glass, not a paper cup, using an ordinary straight pin. Naturally they won’t believe, so you set out to prove it. Get a glass of water and a pin. Hold the glass up to the wall and start to pin ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод идиомы the glass ceiling, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the glass ceiling Перевод: барьер при продвижении по службе (чаще всего из-за дискриминации, по отношению к женщинам и меньшинствам) Пример: She shattered the glass ceiling for female producers when she became the company’s executive producer. Она преодолела ограничивающий барьер, существующий для женщин-продюсеров, когда стала исполнительным продюсером компании....
7. Значение идиомы at fault[at fault] {adj. phr.} Responsible for an error or failure; to blame. The driver who didn’t stop at the red light was at fault in the accident. When the engine would not start, the mechanic looked at all the parts to find what was at fault. Syn.: IN THE WRONG....
8. An Unwelcome Business in the NeighborhoodPatricia: Finally! That empty building has a new Tenant. That’s great for the neighborhood. Francois: Think again. The new tenant plans to open a Strip club. Patricia: A strip club in the middle of a Residential neighborhood?! That must be a Violation of city Ordinances. The city won’t allow that. Francois: I’m not so sure. ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы see the light[see the light] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand or agree, oftensuddenly; accept another’s explanation or decision. I did notapprove of his action, but he explained his reason and then I saw thelight. Bill wanted Harry to help him, but Harry wasn’t in the mooduntil Bill offered to pay him. Then Harry saw the light. Marythought ... Читать далее...
10. My Flat (2)We have a nice flat in a new block of flats. Our flat is on the fifth floor of a nine-storied building. It has all modem conveniences: central heating, running hot and cold water, electricity, gas, a lift and a chute to carry rubbish down. We have a three-room flat which consists of a living-room, ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова ceilingCeiling — потолок Перевод слова Ceiling with timbers — балочный потолок ceiling fan — потолочный вентилятор low ceiling — низкий потолок The house has low Ceilings. В доме низкие потолки. A «Ceiling» was set upon all commodity prices. На все товары широкого потребления установлен потолок цен. Mind your head — the Ceiling’s a bit low. ... Читать далее...
12. Two friends were out drinkingTwo friends were out drinking when suddenly one lurched backward off his barstool and lay motionless on the floor. «One thing about Jim,» his buddy said to the bartender, «he knows when to stop.»...
13. Перевод слова faultFault — вина, ошибка, недочет, дефект Перевод слова A fault in cloth — дефект в ткани it is his great fault — это его большой недостаток there’s your fault — вот в чем ваша ошибка faults of a child — проступки ребенка The Fault is attached to the bus driver. Вина лежит на водителе автобуса. ... Читать далее...
14. Английские скороговоркиOne-one was a race horse. Two-two was one too. One-one won one race. Two-two won one too. One smart man, he felt smart. Two smart men, they both felt smart. Three smart men, they all felt smart. A big black bug bit a big black bear, A big black bear bit a big black bug. ... Читать далее...
15. UCLA Computer ClubThis one hasn’t come up despite the presence of UCLA on the net. I’m led to the sad conclusion that the tradition has died. In the mid ’70s, just before it was overrun by fanatic Dungeons Dragons ™ players, the UCLA Computer Club was host to a long series of «glitter traps.» Example: joke subject ... Читать далее...
16. 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....
17. TarantinoThis guy comes into a bar walks to the bartender and says» Bartender, I got a bet for you. I’ll bet you $300 that I can piss into that glass over there and not spill a drop.» The bartender looks at the glass. It’s 3 meters away. He says……»You’re telling me you’ll bet me $300 ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод слова oppositeOpposite — противоположный; напротив Перевод слова To sit opposite — сидеть напротив direct opposite — прямая противоположность opposite direction — противоположное направление Hannah lives just Opposite. Ханна живет прямо напротив. The girl was sitting directly Opposite him. Девушка сидела прямо напротив него. He is terrified of the Opposite sex. Он боится противоположного пола....
19. Blondes dumb?!?!?After many hours of extremely acrobatic and exhausting sex with a blonde he had just picked up, a man goes into the kitchen for some food to replenish his justspent energy. He pours himself a glass of milk and right before drinking it, he realizes his manhood is still pretty hot, so he sticks it ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова fullFull — полный, наполненный Перевод слова Full glass — полный стакан full audience — переполненный зал a person full of kindness — человек, исполненный доброты I am Full of business. Я весь в делах. Bob has eaten his Full. Боб наелся досыта. It is Full of nude rocks. Там полно голых скал....
21. God Meets BureaucracyIn the beginning God Created heaven and the earth. Quickly he was faced with a class action suit for failure to file an environmental impact statement. He was granted a temporary permit for the project, but was stymied with the Cease and Desist order for the earthly part. Appearing at the hearing, God was asked ... Читать далее...
22. 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...
23. An academic problemIn a high school gym class, all the girls are lined up against one wall, and all the boys against the opposite wall. Every ten seconds, they walk toward each other exactly half the remaining distance between them. A mathematician, a physicist, and an engineer are asked, «When will the girls and boys meet?» Mathematician: ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы to a fault[to a fault] {adv. phr.} So very well that it is in a way bad; tothe point of being rather foolish; too well; too much. Aunt Maywants everything in her house to be exactly right; she is neat to afault. Mary acts her part to a fault. John carriesthoroughness to a fault; he spends many ... Читать далее...
25. 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...
26. Перевод идиомы vicious circle, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: vicious circle Перевод: порочный круг, заколдованный круг Пример: He had fallen into a vicious circle of drinking too much and then losing his job and then drinking even more. Он словно попал в порочный круг — он много пил, потерял работу, и потом начал пить еще больше....
27. Grave musicA tourist in Vienna is going through a graveyard and all of a sudden he hears some music. No one is around, so he starts searching for the source. He finally locates the origin and finds it is coming from a grave with a headstone that reads: Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827. Then he realizes that ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы in reverse[in reverse] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} In a backward direction;backward. John hit the tree behind him when he put the car inreverse without looking first. The first of the year Bob did wellin school but then he started moving in reverse....
29. Значение идиомы find fault[find fault] {v. phr.} To find something wrong; complain;criticize. She tries to please him, but he always finds fault. They found fault with every box I made. Compare: JUMP ON, PICKAT....
30. Значение идиомы in full swing[in full swing] {adj. phr.} Actively going on; in full action. The Valentine party was in full swing. All of the children wereplanting seeds; the gardening project was in full swing....
31. Перевод слова actionAction — действие, деятельность, поступок, работа Перевод слова Clarion call to action — громкий призыв к действию a coherent plan for action — согласованный план действий to compromise an action — закончить дело миром consecution of action — последовательность действий Lights, camera, Action! Свет, камера, мотор! Now’s the time for Action. Пришло время действовать. The ... Читать далее...
32. Stock market reportToday’s Stock Market Report: Helium was up, feathers were down. Paper was stationary. Fluorescent tubing was dimmed in light trading. Knives were up sharply. Cows steered into a bull market. Pencils lost a few points. Hiking equipment was trailing. Elevators rose, while escalators continued their slow decline. Weights were up in heavy trading. Light switches ... Читать далее...
33. At the doctor’sВ топике У врача я рассказываю, как моей маме пришлось вызвать врача на дом, потому что зимой я простудился, не помог даже горячий лимонад. Я описываю, как пришел врач, и какое лечение он назначил. Если точно выполнять все назначения, то можно быстро выздороветь и вернуться к своим обычным занятиям. It is winter now and it ... Читать далее...
34. Jokes of science 03Why did the chicken cross the Mobius strip? To get to the same side. Why did the chicken cross the road? Issac Newton: Chickens at rest tend to stay at rest, chickens in motion tend to cross roads. A neutron walks into a bar; he asks the bartender, «How much for a beer?» The bartender ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы light[light] See: BRING TO LIGHT, COME TO LIGHT, DASH LIGHT, HIDE ONE’SLIGHT UNDER A BUSHEL, IN THE LIGHT OF, MAKE LIGHT OF, MANY HANDS MAKELIGHT WORK, OUT LIKE A LIGHT, SEE THE LIGHT, TRAVEL LIGHT....
36. Excess holiday cheer1. You strike a match and light your nose. 2. You take off your shoes and wade in the potato salad. 3. You hear a duck quacking and it’s you. 4. You tell your best joke to the rubber plant. 5. You refill your glass from the fish bowl. 6. You hear someone say, «Call ... Читать далее...
37. Out All Night DrinkingAn Irishman’s been at a pub all night drinking. The bartender finally says that the bar is closed. So he stands up to leave and falls flat on his face. He figures he’ll crawl outside and get some fresh air and maybe that will sober him up. Once outside he stands up and falls flat ... Читать далее...
38. Good advicesOLD telephone directories make ideal personal address books. Simply cross out the names and address of people you don’t know. FOOL other drivers into thinking you have an expensive car phone by holding an old TV or video remote control up to your ear and occasionally swerving across the road and mounting the curb. LOSE ... Читать далее...
39. A chinese detectiveA man suspected his wife was cheating on him, so when he left town, he hired a famous Chinese detective to investigate. A few days later he received this letter. Most Honorable Sir, You leave house, He come to house. He and she leave house, I follow. He and she go to hotel, I climb ... Читать далее...
40. The customs of an IrishmanAn Irishman walks into a bar in Dublin, orders three pints of Guinness and sits in the back of the room, drinking a sip out of each one in turn. When he finishes them, he comes back to the bar and orders three more. The bartender asks him, «You know, a pint goes flat after ... Читать далее...