You know you are in a small town

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1. A little town had a high birth rate thatA little town had a high birth rate that had attracted the attention of the sociologists at the state university. They wrote a grant proposal; got a huge chunk of money; hired a few additional sociologists, anthropologist and a family planning and birth control specialist; moved to town; rented offices; set up their computers; got ... Читать далее...
2. Small Town CharmAlisha: Hey, you’re back from your vacation. Where did you go? New York City? Miami? Ramon: I decided to spend my vacation in Maddieville. Alisha: Where is Maddieville? I’ve never heard of it. Ramon: It’s a small town about a six-hour drive from here. I read about it being a Throwback to the days of ... Читать далее...
3. Back in the turn of the century in a mining townBack in the turn of the century in a mining town out west, a woman walked into a saloon. Suddenly she realised that she was not in the general store so she started to turn around and leave. As she was doing this, a drunk cowboy seated at the bar noticed her and said to ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы on the town[on the town] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In or into a townto celebrate; having a good time or enjoying the amusements in a town. When the sailors got off their ship they went out on the town. Compare: PAINT THE TOWN RED....
5. Перевод слова townTown — город Перевод слова The best people in the town — лучшие люди в городе town clerk — секретарь муниципалитета the contrast between town and country — различие между городом и деревней I walked around Town. Я бродил по центру города. This Town is jinxed. На этом городе лежит проклятие. He tore off into ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы paint the town red[paint the town red] or [paint the town] {v. phr.}, {slang} To goout to drink and have a good time; celebrate wildly; carouse. Itwas the sailors’ first night ashore; they painted the town red. Compare: ON THE TOWN....
7. How far to the townA unit of soldiers was marching a long dusty march across the rolling prairie. It was a hot blistering day and the men, longing for water and rest, were impatient to reach the next town. A rancher rode past. «Say, friend», called out one of the men, «how far is it to the next town?» ... Читать далее...
8. Two Texan are sitting in a small town barTwo Texan are sitting in a small town bar, where one bragged to the other: «You know, I had me every woman in this town, except my mother and my sister.» «Well,» his buddy replied, «between you and me we got ’em all.»...
9. Перевод слова merchantMerchant — торговец; торговый, коммерческий Перевод слова Merchant marine — торговый флот meat merchant — торговец мясом gossip merchant — сплетник Prizes were given by local Merchants. Призы были предоставлены местными торговцами. The old Merchant joyed at the return of his son. Старый торговец радовался возвращению своего сына. The town’s Merchants closed their shops during ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы town and gown[town and gown] {n.} The residents of a college town and thestudents and teachers of the college. The senator made a speechattended by both town and gown. There were fights between town andgown....
11. Kislovodsk — the town I was born inHello, everyone. I’m Svetlana Shmal, 36. I’d like to tell you about the town I’ve been born and I’m still living in. Kislovodsk is a small town in size but a big one in its meaning. It is a health resort, famous with its mineral water called «Narzan» and the biggest park in Russia. Our ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы go to town[go to town] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To do something quickly or withgreat force or energy; work fast or hard. The boys went to town onthe old garage, and had it torn down before Father came home fromwork. While Sally was slowly washing the dishes, she rememberedshe had a date with Pete that evening; then ... Читать далее...
13. A snow town — Город из снегаMy name is Vika Vishnjakova and I live in a very small town somewhere behind the Polar circle. I study English at school №6 and I am a student of the 7th form. Very often I spend my summer holidays in summer camps near the Black Sea or the Azov Sea. I like it very ... Читать далее...
14. On preparing to return home from an out of town tripOn preparing to return home from an out of town trip, this man got a small puppy as a present for his son. Not having time to get the paper work to take the puppy onboard, the man just hid the pup down the front of his pants and snunk him onboard the airplane.. About ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы out of town[out of town] {adv. phr.} Having left one’s usual residence orplace of work on a longer trip. «Mr. Smith is out of town untilMonday,» the secretary said. «May I take a message?»...
16. Значение идиомы man-about-town[man-about-town] {n. phr.} A sophisticate; an idler; a member ofcafe society; one who knows where the best plays and concerts aregiven. Ask Mark where to go when you’re in New York City; he’s areal man-about-town....
17. My native town (Tomsk)В топике Мой родной город Томск – я рассказываю о древнем и красивом городе, в котором я родился, и который я очень люблю. Томск – студенческий город, в нем много университетов и институтов, много памятников и ярких цветов. У каждого человека есть родной город и неважно, большой он или маленький. I live in Tomsk. It ... Читать далее...
18. A couple was delighted when finally their long wait to adoptA couple was delighted when finally their long wait to adopt a baby came to an end. The adoption center called and told them they had a wonderful Japanese baby boy, and the couple took him without hesitation. On the way home from the adoption center, they stopped by the local college so they each ... Читать далее...
19. Travel in the far eastMueller is traveling with his wife and mother-in-law in a far east country. At a place of honor his mother-in-law makes a careless remark, which the native people take as an insult to the royal family. Mueller is dragged off to court with his wife and mother-in-law and are sentenced to corporal punishment. Each of ... Читать далее...
20. Delivering a babyA country doctor went way out to the boondocks to deliver a baby. It was so far out, there was no electricity. When the doctor arrived, no one was home except for the laboring mother and her 5-year-old child. The doctor instructed the child to hold a lantern high so he could see, while he ... Читать далее...
21. Ventriliquist cowboy walks into townVentriliquist cowboy walks into town and sees Indian sitting on his porch. Cowboy: Hey, cool dog. Mind if I speak to him? Indian: Dog no talk. Cowboy: Hey dog, hows it going? Dog: Doin alright. Indian: [extreme look of shock] Cowboy: Is this your owner? [pointing at Indian] Dog: Yep Cowboy: How’s he treat you? ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод идиомы paint the town red, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: paint the town red Идиома: paint the town red разг. Перевод: кутить, удариться в загул, отпраздновать по полной программе Пример: We decided to paint the town red after we passed our exams. Мы решили отпраздновать по полной программе, когда сдали экзамены....
23. In a small Southern town there was a nativity sceneIn a small Southern town there was a nativity scene that indicated great skill and talent in its creation. One small feature bothered me though. The three wise men were wearing firemen’s helmets. Totally unable to come up with a reason or explanation, I left. At a «Quik Stop» on the edge of town, I ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод идиомы night on the town, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: night on the town Перевод: вечер, проведенный в развлечениях, праздновании (в городе) Пример: We went out for a night on the town when we finished the project. Вечером мы отправились развлекаться, когда закончили проект....
25. Перевод идиомы man about town, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: man about town Перевод: светский человек Пример: Andrew’s too much of a man about town to go to a football game. Эндрю слишком уж светский человек, чтобы пойти на футбол....
26. A man moves into a nudist colonyA man moves into a nudist colony. He receives a letter from his mother asking him to send her a current photo of himself in his new location. Too embarrassed to let her know that he lives in a nudist colony, he cuts a photo in half and sends her the top part. Later he ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод идиомы go to town (on something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: go to town (on something) Перевод: энергично взяться за дело; делать что-либо быстро, энергично; навалиться, наброситься; расправиться Пример: We went to town last night and finished painting the bedroom. Мы энергично взялись за дело вчера вечером, и закончили красить спальню....
28. Two Kentucky hillbillies happened to meet in townTwo Kentucky hillbillies happened to meet in town. «How’re thangs with y’all, Pete?» one asked. «Not bad atall,» Pete replied. «My old woman ain’t talkin’ to me thiseyer week…and I ain’t in no mood to interrupt her.»...
29. Перевод слова JuneJune — Июнь Перевод слова Break of June — первые дни июня end june — конца июня june apple — сорт ранних яблок june solstice — летнее солнцестояние I finished school last June. Я закончил школу в июне прошлого года. Dawn comes early in June. В июне светает рано. The mare will foal in June. ... Читать далее...
30. A young Indian boy came back to the reservationA young Indian boy came back to the reservation for a family visit after his first year at college. When his dad asked him about his first year at school, he said: I’m having trouble with people making fun of me, especially my Indian name. How did you come to give your children such odd ... Читать далее...
31. A Family PartyI visit my Hometown about once a year. This year, I was In town for about five days and there was a family Get-together. It wasn’t a Family reunion since it was just my Immediate family, but still, there were a total of about 45 people who Showed up. Our family parties are always held ... Читать далее...
32. If she went out with meA man had been out in the back woods for weeks, cutting logs. He was a bit scruffy and didn’t smell very good. Finally he needed a break and came in to town for a few beers. In the bar, he saw the local jock of the town’s football team. He was bragging about his ... Читать далее...
33. A tourist, visiting a small town in IsraelA tourist, visiting a small town in Israel, came upon a statue dedicated to «The Unknown Soldier». At the base of the statue, a sign was displayed: «Here lies Seymour Ruthenberg». The tourist inquired of one of the locals how was it possible an unknown had a name. The resident replied, «As a soldier, that ... Читать далее...
34. When this guy heard that the Pope was coming to townWhen this guy heard that the Pope was coming to town, he went out and bought a tuxedo in the hope that the Pope might notice him on the parade route. When he went to the parade, there was this bum standing next to him, with old, dirty clothes on. The the guy’s amazement, when ... Читать далее...
35. Hero cat saves baby from freezing to deathEat your heart out, Lassie! Masha, a long-haired tabby cat, saved the life of a baby abandoned in the streets of Russia — after she climbed into the box he was discarded in and kept him warm, health officials said. «The baby had only been outside for a few hours and thanks to Masha… he ... Читать далее...
36. Blagoveschensk — My Native TownВ топике Благовещенск — мой родной город я делюсь впечатлениями о моем любимом городе. Благовещенск был основан в 1861 году. Сейчас мой город – центр Амурской области, он расположен на правом берегу реки Амур и нам хорошо виден китайский город Хэйхэ. Жители нашего региона могут посещать Китай каждый день, имея лишь заграничный паспорт, и многие ... Читать далее...
37. Baby bear wants to live somewhere elseThe three bears had been having some trouble recently and had ended up in family court. Mama and Papa bear were splitting up, and baby bear had to decide who he was going to live with. So, the judge wanted to talk to baby bear to see what he thought about living with either of ... Читать далее...
38. A young punk gets on the cross-town busA young punk gets on the cross-town bus. He’s got spiked, multicoloured hair that’s green, purple and orange. His clothes are a tattered mix of leather rags. His legs are bare and he’s wearing worn-out shoes. His entire face and body are riddled with pierced jewellery and his earring are big, bright feathers. He sits ... Читать далее...
39. Meeting an Out of Town FriendLucy: Hey Jeff, Have you met my friend? Jeff: No, I don’t think I have. Lucy: Well, this is my Oldest and best friend, Marlene. She’s visiting From out of town. Jeff: Hi, I’m Jeff. Marlene: Hi, iT’s nice meeting you. Jeff: How long do you plan to be in town? Marlene: I’m here for ... Читать далее...
40. Indian chief’s signalAn Indian chief is driving his Cadillac somewhere at Nevada. Suddenly his car gets broken. He examines it, and reveals that a technician must be called. But the chief has only $4, and no credit card (unfortunately B-) ). So he gathers some wood, makes a fire and signals his tribe with its smoke: «Hey, ... Читать далее...