Значение идиомы add the finishing touches

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1. The barber was finishing a haircutThe barber was finishing a haircut on a customer one day and started to apply some ‘Aftershave Lotion’ around his ears when the customer yelled, «Don’t put that crap on me! My wife says it smells like a French Whorehouse!» Another customer who was waiting replied, «Hey John, you can put the ‘Aftershave Lotion’ on ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы see reason[see reason] {v. phr.} To think or act sensibly, especially afterrealizing what the facts are on a certain matter and accepting adviceabout it. He finally saw reason and reshaped his sales strategy bylowering the prices as his older brother had suggested....
3. Перевод слова editorEditor — редактор Перевод слова Senior editor — старший редактор story editor — редактор сценарного отдела киностудии technical editor — технический редактор Her official title is Editor. Ее официальная должность — редактор. He was promoted to senior Editor. Он был назначен на должность старшего редактора. She joined the staff as an Editor. Она стала работать ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы all the way[all the way] or [the whole way] {adv. phr.} 1. From start to finish during the whole distance or time. Jack climbed all the way to the top of the tree. Joe has played the whole way in the football game and it’s almost over. 2. In complete agreement; with complete willingness to satisfy. — ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы fill out[fill out] {v.} 1. To put in what is missing; complete; finish;{especially}, to complete by writing the missing facts in the blank spaces; to write down factswhich are asked for in After Tom passedhis driving test he filled out an application for his driver’slicense. The policeman filled out a report of the accident. 2. Tobecome ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова excellentExcellent — отличный, превосходный, непревзойденный Перевод слова Excellent dinner — отличный обед excellent idea — великолепная мысль excellent liar — отъявленный лжец This wine rates as Excellent. Это вино признано отличным. The gown was an Excellent fit. Платье прекрасно сидело. Worms make Excellent fish bait. Червяки — отличная наживка для рыбы....
7. Значение идиомы round off[round off] {v.} 1. To make round or curved. John decided toround off the corners of the table he was making so that no one wouldbe hurt by bumping them. 2. To change to the nearest whole number. The teacher said to round off the averages. 3. To end in asatisfactory way; put a finishing ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова finishFinish — конец, окончание; заканчивать, завершать Перевод слова To fight to a finish — бороться до конца that was the finish of him — это добило его to finish one’s work — закончить работу to finish in a point — заканчиваться острием We aim to Finish by Friday. Мы намереваемся закончить к пятнице. What time ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова completeComplete — полный, целый, законченный Перевод слова Complete set — полный комплект his work is now complete — его работа теперь завершена complete set of works — полное собрание сочинений complete silence — абсолютная тишина My life is a Complete mess. Моя жизнь — это полный беспорядок. His pride drove him to Complete the job. ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы make good[make good] {v. phr.} 1. To do what one promised to do; makesomething come true. Mr. Smith borrowed some money. He promised topay it back on payday. He made good his promise. Joe made good hisboast to swim across the lake. John’s mother promised to take himand his friends to the zoo on Saturday. She ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы dispose of[dispose of] {v.} 1. To throw away; give away, or sell; get rid of. John’s father wants to dispose of their old house and buy a new one. The burglars had difficulty in disposing of the stolen jewelry. 2. To finish with; settle; complete. The boys were hungry, and quickly disposed of their dinner. The ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы photo finish[photo finish] {n. phr.} A close finish in a race of people oranimals, where the camera must decide the actual result, sometimes bymillimeters. The black horse was declared the winner in a photofinish....
13. Three women, A brunette, a redhead, and a blondeThree women, A brunette, a redhead, and a blonde, all come home from work at the same time and get on the elevator. The brunette notices a blob on the elevator wall and says: » OOOOOhhh that looks like semen.» She reaches out and touches the blob with her fingers and says «It feels like ... Читать далее...
14. Negotiating a Business DealGia: Why are the Negotiations on this Deal taking so long? I thought we would be Putting the finishing touches on it by now. Logan: The other side is Holding out for more Concessions. I don’t know what they’re thinking. They made some pretty big Demands at the start and I think we’ve Given in ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова suggestSuggest — предлагать, намекать, предполагать Перевод слова Suggest a hypothesis — выдвинуть гипотезу suggest that perhaps — высказать предположение, что what suggested that thought? — что навело вас на эту мысль? I Suggested waiting. Я предложил подождать. He Suggested a visit to the gallery. Он посоветовал посетить галерею. What does this shape Suggest to you? ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы toy with an[toy with an] or [the idea] {v. phr.} To consider an idea or anoffer periodically without coming to a decision. He was toying withthe idea of accepting the company’s offer of the vice presidency inTokyo, but he was unable to decide....
17. Three guys go into a bar, one in a wheelchair, oneThree guys go into a bar, one in a wheelchair, one is blind and the other appears normal. A couple of minutes later, God walks in to get a beer. He sees the guys and decides to have compassion on them. He touches the blind guy on the forehead, and his sight is restored. He ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы follow one’s heart[follow one’s heart] {v. phr.} To do what one wishes to do ratherthan to follow the voice of reason. Instead of accepting alucrative job in his father’s business, Jim followed his heart andbecame a missionary in the jungle....
19. Значение идиомы polish off[polish off] {v.}, {informal} 1. To defeat easily. The Dodgerspolished off the Yankees in four straight games in the 1963 WorldSeries. 2. To finish completely; finish doing quickly, often in orderto do something else. The boys were hungry and polished off a bigsteak. Mary polished off her homework early so that she couldwatch TV....
20. Значение идиомы race against time[race against time] {v. phr.} To be in a great hurry to finish agiven project by a specified deadline. The workers were racingagainst time to finish the campus modernization project....
21. Значение идиомы half-baked[half-baked] {adj.}, {informal} Not thought out or studiedthoroughly; not worth considering or accepting. We wish Tom wouldnot take our time at meetings to offer his half-baked ideas. Wecannot afford to put the government in the hands of people withhalf-baked plans....
22. Значение идиомы nip and tuck[nip and tuck] {adj. or adv.}, {informal} Evenly matched; hardfought to the finish. The game was nip and tuck until the lastminute. A was a nip and tuck race right to the finish line. The two salesmen fought nip and tuck for the contract all the way. Compare: NECK AND NECK....
23. Значение идиомы come what may[come what may] {adv. phr.} Even if troubles come; no matter what happens; in spite of opposition or mischance. Charles has decided to get a college education, come what may. The editor says we will publish the school paper this week, come what may....
24. Значение идиомы brush aside[brush aside] {v. phr.} To ignore; give no reply. Brushing aside the editor’s comments, the young novelist proceeded with his story, which was subsequently rejected by the publisher....
25. Перевод идиомы from start to finish, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: from start to finish Перевод: от начала до конца Пример: The welcoming dinner was a great success from start to finish. Приветственный ужин был успешен от начала до конца....
26. Значение идиомы end up[end up] {v.} 1. To come to an end; be ended or finished; stop. How does the story end up? 2. To finally reach or arrive; land. Ihope you don’t end up in jail. 3. {informal} To die, be killed. The gangster ended up in the electric chair. 4. or [finish up]. Toput an end ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод слова staffStaff — персонал, кадры Перевод слова To fill up staff vacancies — комплектовать штат administrative staff — административный персонал coaching staff — команда тренеров Our Staff was at full strength. Наши сотрудники были в полном составе. She joined the Staff as an editor. Она стала работать редактором. The hospital has an excellent nursing Staff. В ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод идиомы play into someone’s hand(s), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: play into someone’s hand(s) Перевод: сыграть кому-либо на руку; неосознанно сделать что-либо, что идет на пользу кому-то еще Пример: By accepting a ride in Paul’s car, you played right into his hands. Согласившись на то, чтобы Пол подвез тебя на своей машине, ты только сыграл ему на руку....
29. Only once«Miss Jones, we can’t employ you as a model,» the editor from the men’s magazine explained. «It’s too obvious that your blonde hair isn’t natural, since the hair between your legs is black.» The model picked up a paperweight and slammed it down on the editor’s fingers. «What the hell did you do that for!» ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы neither here nor there[neither here nor there] {adj. phr.} Not important to the thingbeing discussed; off the subject; not mattering. Perhaps you didstay up late finishing your homework. That’s neither here nor there. You still must come to school on time. The boys all like the coachbut that’s neither here nor there; the question is, «Does he know ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы force play[force play] or [force-out] {n.} A play in baseball in which arunner is out because he does not run to the next base before thefielder with the ball touches the base. Bob was out at second basewhen Joe hit into a force play....
32. Значение идиомы as much as[as much as] {adv. phr.} 1. or [much as] Even though; although. As much as I hate to do it, I must stay home and study tonight. 2. or [so much as] Just the same as; almost; practically; really. By running away he as much as admitted that he had taken the money. You as ... Читать далее...
33. Fulfilling a promiseA woman recently lost her husband. She had him cremated and brought his ashes home. Picking up the urn that he was in, she poured him out on the counter. Then she started talking to him, and tracing her fingers in the ashes, she said, «You know that fur coat you promised me Irving?» She ... Читать далее...
34. Certificate of Upgrade to Complete AssholeCertificate of Upgrade to Complete Asshole Certificate of Upgrade To Complete Asshole Is awarded to ————————————————————- In Recognition of Your Obnoxious Attitude, Ability to Piss People Off, Complete Asinine Juvenile Behavior and Total Dedication to Personal Gain Without Regard to the Many Hardships You Have Forced Upon Friends, Family, and Others During Your Lifetime, You ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы keep one’s word[keep one’s word] {v. phr.} To do what one has promised; fulfillone’s promise. Paul kept his word and paid me the $250 that he owedme right on time....
36. Значение идиомы race to stand still[race to stand still] {v. phr.} To be so far behind in one’s workthat one must exert an effort similar to that needed to win a race inorder simply not to fall even further behind. «Could you reviewthis book for us, Professor Brown?» the editor asked. «Unfortunately, no,» the professor answered. «I’m so behind in ... Читать далее...
37. A blonde bought two horses, and could never rememberA blonde bought two horses, and could never remember which was which. A neighbor suggested that she cut the tail of one horse and that worked great until the other horse got his tail caught in a bush. It tore just right and looked exactly like the other horse’s tail and our friend was stuck ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы cut one’s losses[cut one’s losses] {v. phr.} To stop spending time, money, or energy on unprofitable projects and concentrate on what goes well. «Just cut your losses, Jim,» his father suggested, «and get on with the rest of your life.»...
39. Значение идиомы laugh all the way to the bank[laugh all the way to the bank] {v. phr.} To have made asubstantial amount of money either by lucky investment or by somefraudulent deal and rejoice over one’s gains. If you had done whatI suggested, you, too, could be laughing all the way to the bank....
40. Значение идиомы right on[right on] {adj.}, {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Exclamation ofanimated approval «Yes,» «That’s correct,» «You’re telling the truth,»»we believe you,» etc. Orator: And we shall see the promised land! Crowd: Right on! 2. Correct; to the point; accurate. Thereverend’s remark was right on!...