Why do they bury lawers 26 feet underground?

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1. Debate about the box An engineer, a physicist, and a mathematician are trying to set up a fenced-in area for some sheep, but they have a limited amount of building material. The engineer gets up first and makes a square fence with the material, reasoning that it’s a pretty good working solution. “No no,” says the physicist, “there’s a […]...
2. Перевод слова politician Politician – политик Перевод слова Credible politician – серьезный политик a dexterous politician – искусный политик discerning politician – проницательный политик He has the right qualities to be a Politician. Он обладает всеми качествами, необходимыми для политика. The Politician was hooted down. Громкие крики заставили политика умолкнуть. A Politician seeks a lot of exposure. Политик […]...
3. Very fair payment An elderly and somewhat hard-of-hearing man was sitting in a stylish downtown attorney’s office as his lawyer handed him his will. “Your estate is very complex,” said the lawyer, “but I’ve made sure that all of your wishes will be executed. Due to the complexity, my fee is $4500.” Just then, the phone rang and […]...
4. A man walked into a lawyer’s office and A man walked into a lawyer’s office and inquired about the rates. “Fifty dollars for three questions,” replied the lawyer. “Isn’t that awfully steep?” asked the man. “Yes,” the lawyer replied, “and what was your third question?”...
5. An academic problem In 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: […]...
6. Перевод слова figure Figure – фигура, облик; цифра, арифметика; рисунок, диаграмма; представлять себе Перевод слова In round figures – в круглых цифрах see figure 2 on page 5 – смотрите рис. 2 на с. 5 a garment adjusted to the figure – одежда по фигуре how do you figure it to yourself? – как вы это себе представляете? […]...
7. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “В метро” (In the underground/subway/tube) – Excuse me. Could you tell us the best way to Richmond Station, please? We are tourists from Russia and we don’t know the city. – Oh, sure. No problems. That’s easy. Take the Circle Line, it’s the yellow one on the map. Then go 4 stops and get off at South Kensington Station. Then […]...
8. Значение идиомы it figures [it figures] {informal sentence} It checks out; it makes sense; itadds up. It figures that Bob got the highest raise at our firm; heis the most productive salesman....
9. An old man was critically ill An old man was critically ill. Feeling that death was near, he called his lawyer. “I want to become a lawyer. How much is it or the express degree you told me about?” “It’s $50,000,” the lawyer said. “But why? You’ll be dead soon, why do you want to become a lawyer?” “That’s my business! […]...
10. Where lawers come from An anxious woman goes to her doctor. “Doctor,” she asks nervously, “can you get pregnant from anal intercourse?” “Certainly,” replies the doctor, “Where do you think lawyers come from?”...
11. Jokes of science 02 The experimentalist comes running excitedly into the theorist’s office, waving a graph taken off his latest experiment. “Hmmm,” says the theorist, “That’s exactly where you’d expect to see that peak. Here’s the reason (long logical explanation follows).” In the middle of it, the experimentalist says “Wait a minute”, studies the chart for a second, and […]...
12. Перевод идиомы cut the ground out from under someone / cut the ground from under someone’s feet, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cut the ground out from under someone / cut the ground from under someone’s feet Перевод: выбить почву из-под ног; нарушить планы Пример: The politician cut the ground out from under his opponent. Политик выбил почву из под ног своего оппонента....
13. Значение идиомы line [line] See: BLOW ONE’S LINES or FLUFF ONE’S LINES, CHOW LINE, DOWNTHE LINE, DRAW A LINE or DRAW THE LINE, DROP A LINE, END OF THE ROADor END OF THE LINE, FOUL LINE, GOAL LINE, GOAL LINE STAND, HOLD THELINE, HOOK, LINE AND SINKER, IN LINE, IN LINE WITH, INTO LINE, LAY ONTHE LINE or […]...
14. A lawyer and the pope were both killed in an accident A lawyer and the pope were both killed in an accident. The two were in line to see St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter asked the lawyer his name and looked it up in his book. He then asked the Pope for his name, and looked it up in his book also. “Now, […]...
15. Qualifying for Heaven Recently a teacher, a garbage collector, and a lawyer wound up together at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter informed them that in order to get into Heaven, they would each have to answer one question. St. Peter addressed the teacher and asked, “What was the name of the ship that crashed into the iceberg? They […]...
16. A teacher, a garbage collector, and a lawyer wound up together at the Pearly Gates Recently a teacher, a garbage collector, and a lawyer wound up together at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter informed them that in order to get into Heaven, they would each have to answer one question. St. Peter addressed the teacher and asked, “What was the name of the ship that crashed into the iceberg? They […]...
17. Перевод слова lawyer Lawyer – адвокат, юрист Перевод слова A lawyer by profession – юрист по профессии lawyer’s clients – клиенты адвоката lawyer practice, practice of law – юридическая практика You should see a Lawyer. Вы должны увидеться с адвокатом. You should talk to a Lawyer. Вам следует проконсультироваться с юристом. I got a letter from my Lawyer. […]...
18. Question and answer Q: How can you tell if a lawyer is well hung? A: You can’t get a finger between the rope and his neck! Q: If you are stranded on a desert island with Adolph Hitler, Atilla the Hun, and a lawyer, and you have a gun with only two bullets, what do you do? A: […]...
19. A man decided to have a face lift A man decided to have a face lift for his birthday. He spends $5,000 and feels really great about the result. On his way home he stops at a newsstand and buys a paper. Before leaving he says to the sales clerk, “I hope you don’t mind me asking, but how old do you think […]...
20. Значение идиомы on one’s feet [on one’s feet] {adv. phr.} 1. Standing or walking; not sitting orlying down; up. Before the teacher finished asking the question, George was on his feet ready to answer it. In a busy gasolinestation, the attendant is on his feet all day. Compare: TO ONE’SFEET. Contrast: OFF ONE’S FEET. 2. Recovering; getting better fromsickness or […]...
21. A lawyer passed on and found himself in Heaven A lawyer passed on and found himself in Heaven, but not at all happy with his accommodations. He complained to St. Peter, who told him that his only recourse was to appeal his assignment. The lawyer immediately advised that he intended to appeal, but was then told that he would be waiting at least three […]...
22. The politician was sitting at his campaign headquarters The politician was sitting at his campaign headquarters when the phone rang. He listened intently, and after a moment his face brightened. When he hung up, he immediately phoned his mother to tell her the good news. “Ma,” he shouted, “the results are in. I won the election!” “Honestly?” The politician’s smiled faded. “Aw hell, […]...
23. Перевод идиомы call someone or something into question, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: call someone or something into question Перевод: подвергать сомнению, усомниться Пример: The lawyer called the man’s statement about his neighbor into question. Адвокат подверг сомнению заявление мужчины о своем соседе....
24. Перевод слова underground Underground – метро; подземный, нелегальный Перевод слова Underground activities – подпольная деятельность underground cave – подземная пещера to travel by the underground – ездить в метро The car park is Underground. Автомобильная стоянка находится под землей. Twenty miners were trapped Underground. Двадцать шахтеров оказались в ловушке под землей. Terrorists have been setting off bombs in […]...
25. Derinkuyu & The Underground Cities of Cappadocia In 1963, a man in the Nevşehir Province of Turkey knocked down a wall of his home. Behind it, he discovered a mysterious room. The man continued digging and soon discovered an intricate tunnel system with additional cave-like rooms. What he had discovered was the ancient Derinkuyu underground city, part of the Cappadocia region in […]...
26. The cost of a brain A man went to a brain store to get some brain to complete a study. He sees a sign remarking on the quality of professional brain offerred at this particular brain store. He begins to question the butcher about the cost of these brains. “How much does it cost for engineer brain?” “Three dollars an […]...
27. British Individualism – Британский индивидуализм The British can be particularly and stubbornly conservative about anything which is perceived as a token of Britishness. In these matters, their conservatism can combine with their individualism; they are rather proud of being different. It is: for example, very difficult to imagine that they will ever agree to change from driving on the left-hand […]...
28. Перевод слова bury Bury – хоронить, зарывать Перевод слова To bury treasure – закапывать сокровища to bury oneself in books – зарыться в книги to bury the past – предать забвению прошлое The dog Buried her bone. Собака закопала свою кость. He was Buried in thought. Он был погружен в размышления. He was Buried with full military honors. […]...
29. Значение идиомы bury the hatchet [bury the hatchet] {v. phr.}, {informal} To settle a quarrel or end a war; make peace. The two men had been enemies a long time, but after the flood they buried the hatchet. Compare: MAKE UP....
30. Marriage quotes 12 Nuns: Women who marry God. If they divorce Him, do they get half the universe? Perfection is what American women expect to find in their husbands, but English women only hope to find in their butlers. – W. Somerset Maugham Republican boys date Democratic girls. They plan to marry Republican girls, but feel they’re entitled […]...
31. Значение идиомы question [question] See: BEG THE QUESTION, BESIDE THE POINT or BESIDE THEQUESTION, BEYOND QUESTION also WITHOUT QUESTION, CALL IN QUESTION, INQUESTION, INTO QUESTION, OUT OF THE QUESTION, POP THE QUESTION....
32. Investment counselor An investment counselor decided to go out on her own. She was shrewd and diligent, so business kept coming in, and pretty soon she realized that she needed an in-house counsel. The investment banker began to interview young lawyers. “As I’m sure you can understand,” she started off with one of the first applicants, “in […]...
33. Перевод идиомы bury the hatchet, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: bury the hatchet Перевод: помириться, заключить мир Пример: He buried the hatchet with his brother and they are now friendly again. Он помирился со своим братом и сейчас у них снова дружеские отношения....
34. Brazilian Man’s Plan to Bury His Bentley Proves To Be An Ingenious Publicity Stunt A wealthy Brazilian businessman stirred a wave of negative reactions when he announced on his Facebook page that he plans to bury his beloved Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Chiquinho Scarpa, 62, said he would bury his £310,000 (€367,220) Bentley so that he would be able to drive it in the afterlife. He explained that he […]...
35. Значение идиомы hook, line and sinker [hook, line and sinker] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without question ordoubt; completely. Johnny was so easily fooled that he fell forJoe’s story, hook, line and sinker. Mary was such a romantic girlthat she swallowed the story Alice told her about her date, hook, lineand sinker. Bobby trusted Jim so he was taken in by his hard-luckstory […]...
36. Using a Self-Checkout Machine Claudia: We’re done, right? Let’s get in this Cashier line. Raul: No need. This store has Self-checkout machines. Claudia: I don’t know. I think it would be easier going through a cashier line. Raul: Using the self-checkout will be much quicker. Let me show you. All you have to do is Scan the Barcodes on […]...
37. Improving fry cooking In January 1994, ‘The Economist’ magazine reported that one of Secretary of Energy Hazel O’Leary’s success stories about government research scientists hired out for civilian business uses was the Argonne National Laboratory’s helping McDonald’s to find a way to speed up french frying. A team headed by physicist Tuncer Kuzay, who interrupted his work on […]...
38. Значение идиомы lay on the line [lay on the line] or [put on the line] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Topay or offer to pay. The sponsors had to lay nearly a milliondollars on the line to keep the show on TV. The bank is putting$5,000 on the line as a reward to anyone who catches the robber. Compare: PUT UP. 2. […]...
39. A doctor, an engineer, and a politician A doctor, an engineer, and a politician were arguing as to which profession was older. “Well,” argued the doctor, “without a physician mankind could not have survived, so I am sure that mine is the oldest profession.” “No,” said the engineer, “before life began there was complete chaos, and it took an engineer to create […]...
40. Using a Self-Checkout Machine Claudia: We’re done, right? Let’s get in this Cashier line. Raul: No need. This store has Self-checkout machines. Claudia: I don’t know. I think it would be easier going through a cashier line. Raul: Using the self-checkout will be much quicker. Let me show you. All you have to do is Scan the Barcodes on […]...