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1. LoveLove is the best feeling in the world. Love makes the world go round. It is the greatest mystery of all times. If you ask someone «What is love?», he or she will hardly find enough words to express its meaning. Love can be different. There is love for parents, love for children, love for ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы extend one’s sympathy to[extend one’s sympathy to] {v. phr.} To offer one’s condolences onthe occasion of a death or similarly tragic event. All of Tom’scolleagues extended their sympathy to him when his wife and daughterwere killed in a car accident....
3. An old retired man goes to his wife one dayAn old retired man goes to his wife one day, and says to her, «I don’t know how to tell you this dear, but the stock market crashed, and I’m afraid we’re broke.» The wife says, «No, we’re not. Let’s go for a drive into town.» Husband replies, «Our savings are all gone and you ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы by all odds[by all odds] {adv. phr.} Without question; certainly. He was by all odds the strongest candidate. By all odds we should win the game, because the other team is so weak. Compare: FAR AND AWAY....
5. Значение идиомы in tune[in tune] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. At the proper musical pitch;high or low enough in sound. The piano is in tune. 2. Going welltogether; in agreement; matching; agreeable. — Often used with «with». In his new job, John felt in tune with his surroundings and hisassociates. Contrast: OUT OF TUNE....
6. Перевод слова sympathySympathy — симпатия, сочувствие, расположение Перевод слова Sympathy card — открытка с выражением соболезнований counterfeit sympathy — неискреннее сострадание deep sympathy — глубокая симпатия May I express my deepest Sympathy. Позвольте мне выразить мои глубочайшие соболезнования. Sympathy is not Jack’s strong suit. Сочувствие не является сильной стороной Джека. He offered his Sympathy. Он проявил симпатию....
7. Значение идиомы in the right[in the right] {adj. phr.} With moral or legal right or truth onyour side; in agreement with justice, truth, or fact; correct. Whenthe cars collided, John was clearly in the right. In going beforehis wife down the stairs, Mr. Franklin was in the right. In manydisputes, it is hard to say who is in the ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод идиомы against the odds / against all odds, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: against the odds / against all odds Перевод: вопреки трудностям, наперекор обстоятельствам Пример: Against all odds — poor weather, student pilot — we landed safely. Вопреки всем обстоятельствам — плохой погоде, начинающему пилоту — мы приземлились удачно....
9. All of a sudden, the wife smacks her husbandAll of a sudden, the wife smacks her husband. The husband was totally dumfounded and asks, «What was that for?» Wife said, «Because, you are a bad fuck». Couple of minutes later, the husband smacks his wife. This time, the wife was confused and asked, «And may I ask what’s that about?» Husband said, » ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова harmonyHarmony — гармония, согласие Перевод слова The harmony of voices — стройное звучание голосов harmony between form and substance — соответствие формы и содержания harmony between colours — гармония цветов We live in great Harmony and brotherhood. Мы живем в понимании и согласии. Her face had some kind of Harmony and take in it. В ... Читать далее...
11. Some of the myths about marriageTOP15.Some of the myths about marriage… Husband and wife are getting all snugly in bed. Their passion is heating up. Then the wife stops and says: «I don’t feel like it, I just want you to hold me.» The husband says: «WHAT??» The wife explains that he must not be in tune with her emotional ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы odds-on[odds-on] {adj.}, {informal} Almost certain; almost sure; probable. Ed is the odds-on choice for class president, because he has goodsense and good humor....
13. An older Jewish gentleman marries a younger ladyAn older Jewish gentleman marries a younger lady and they are very much in love. However, no matter what the husband does sexually, the woman never achieves orgasm. Since a Jewish wife is entitled to sexual pleasure, they decide to ask the rabbi. The rabbi listens to their story, strokes his beard, and makes the ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы money[money] See: COIN MONEY or MINT MONEY, EASY MONEY, FOOL AND HISMONEY ARE SOON PARTED, FOR LOVE OR MONEY, IN THE CHIPS or IN THEMONEY, MADE OF MONEY, MARRY MONEY, PUT ONE’S MONEY ON A SCRATCHEDHORSE, RUN FOR ONE’S MONEY, SEE THE COLOR OF ONE’S MONEY, SPENDINGMONEY or POCKET MONEY....
15. Значение идиомы at odds[at odds] {adj. phr.} In conflict or disagreement; opposed. The boy and girl were married a week after they met and soon found themselves at odds about religion. Compare: AT LOGGERHEADS....
16. Значение идиомы odds and ends[odds and ends] {n. phr.} Miscellaneous items; remnants. Afterthe great annual clearance sale there were only a few odds and endsleft in the store....
17. Значение идиомы at issue[at issue] {adj. phr.} 1. In dispute; to be settled by debate, by vote, by battle, or by some other contest. His good name was at issue in the trial. The independence of the United States from England was at issue in the Revolutionary War. Compare: IN QUESTION. 2. Not in agreement; in conflict; opposing. ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы open shop[open shop] {n. phr.} A factory or firm that employs both union andnon-union labor. The firm refuses to adopt an open shop policy. Contrast: CLOSED SHOP....
19. Someone really stinksA young couple were on their honeymoon. The husband was sitting in the bathroom on the edge of the bathtub saying to himself, «Now how can I tell my wife that I’ve got really smelly feet and that my socks absolutely stink? I’ve managed to keep it from her while we were dating, but she’s ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы odds are against[odds are against] {v. phr.} The likelihood of success is notprobable; the chances of success are poor. The odds are against hergetting here before Monday....
21. A young wife, her boorish husband and a young good lookingA young wife, her boorish husband and a young good looking sailor were shipwrecked on an island. One morning, the sailor climbed a tall coconut tree and yelled, «Stop making love down there!» «What’s the matter with you?» the husband said when the sailor climbed down. «We weren’t making love.» «Sorry,» said the sailor, «From ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы come to terms[come to terms] {v. phr.} To reach an agreement. Management and the labor union came to terms about a new arrangement and a strike was prevented....
23. While in prison OJ had another prisoner join him in his cellWhile in prison O. J. had another prisoner join him in his cell. This person was 8′ tall and 670 lbs. of solid muscle. He asked O. J. if he wanted to be the husband or the wife. Now O. J. not being stupid started reasoning in his mind «OK if I say I’m going ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод идиомы at odds (with someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at odds (with someone) Перевод: в ссоре с кем-либо, иметь разногласие с кем-либо Пример: The man has been at odds with his boss over his new sales territory. У него разногласия с начальником по поводу его новой сферы продаж....
25. Being hurtA husband and wife went to the fairgrounds. The wife wanted to go on the Ferris wheel, but the husband wasn’t comfortable with that. So the wife went on the ride by herself. The wheel went round and round and suddenly the wife was thrown out and landed in a heap at her husband’s feet. ... Читать далее...
26. Gift tombstonesA husband and his wife had a bitter quarrel on the day of their wedding anniversary. The husband decides to give his wife a gift, a tombstone, with the inscription: «Here lies my wife…..cold as ever» Later the furious wife bought a return present, a tombstone with the inscription: «Here lies my husband…..stiff at last»...
27. Перевод слова agreementAgreement — согласие, соглашение, договор Перевод слова Collective agreement — коллективный договор as part of the agreement — в рамках соглашения to conclude an agreement — заключить договор, соглашение I thought we had an Agreement. Я думал, мы договорились. They had an unwritten Agreement. У них был негласный договор. He nodded his head in Agreement. ... Читать далее...
28. Marriage quotes 03There was a man who said, «I never knew what happiness was until I got married… and then it was too late!» Love is one long sweet dream, and marriage is the alarm clock. They say when a man holds a woman’s hand before marriage, it is love; after marriage, it is self-defense. When a ... Читать далее...
29. Marriage quotes 04A man must marry only a very pretty woman in case he should ever want some other man to take her off his hands. — Guitry Ah Mozart! He was happily married — but his wife wasn’t. — Borge Always talk to your wife while you’re making love… if there’s a phone handy. An archaeologist ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы walk out[walk out] {v.} 1. To go on strike. When the company would notgive them higher pay, the workers walked out. 2. To leave suddenly;especially to desert. He didn’t say he wasn’t coming back; he justwalked out. — Often used informally with «on». The man walked outon his wife and children. Compare: LEAVE FLAT, LEAVE IN ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод идиомы odds and ends, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: odds and ends Перевод: мелочь, остатки, обрывки, всякая всячина Пример: We made games for the children from odds and ends that we have at our house. Мы придумали игры для детей из всякой всячины, что есть у нас дома....
32. The guide to wife translationsThe wife says: You want The wife means: You want The wife says: We need The wife means: I want The wife says: It’s your decision The wife means: The correct decision should be obvious The wife says: Do what you want The wife means: You’ll pay for this later The wife says: We need ... Читать далее...
33. She is betterTwo friends dreamed to make love with a blond woman. Finaly they succeded and talked their opinion. The first said: Nothing special. My wife is better in the bed. -You are right, the second man said, your wife is better....
34. Значение идиомы out of step[out of step] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in step; not matchingstrides or keeping pace with another or others. George alwaysmarches out of step with the music. 2. Out of harmony; not keepingup. — Often followed by «with». Just because you don’t smoke, itdoesn’t mean you are out of step with other boys and ... Читать далее...
35. Marriage quotes 13The difference between marriage and death? Dead people are free. The husband who wants a happy marriage should learn to keep his mouth shut and his checkbook open. — Groucho Marx The marriage of Marxism and feminism has been like the marriage of husband and wife depicted in English common law: Marxism and feminism are ... Читать далее...
36. Marriage quotes 05Dear Mrs, Mr, Miss, or Mr and Mrs Daneeka: Words cannot express the deep personal grief I experienced when your husband, son, father or brother was killed, wounded, or reported missing in action. — Catch-22 Diplomat: A man who can convince his wife she would look stout in a fur coat. Don’t marry for money; ... Читать далее...
37. Golf lessonsA husband and wife love to golf together, but neither of them are playing like they want to, so they decide to take private lessons. The husband has his lesson first. After the pro sees his swing, he says, «No no, no, you’re gripping the club way too hard!» «Well, what should I do?» asks ... Читать далее...
38. Marital SexWhile making love to his wife, Carl discovered he couldn’t enjoy it. Though they had been married only a few years, he relflectly unhappily, their love-making had become infrequent and bland. Then quite suddenly, alarmed, he said: «What happened, did I hurt you?» «Why no, not at all,» said his surprised wife. «Whatever made you ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод идиомы reach an agreement / come to an agreement, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: reach an agreement / come to an agreement Перевод: прийти к соглашению Пример: The city was not able to reach an agreement on where to build the new subway line. Город не мог прийти к согласию относительно того, где строить новую линию метро....
40. Following a bitter divorceFollowing a bitter divorce a husband saw his wife at a party and sneered, «You know, I was a fool when I married you.» The wife simply sighed and replied, «Yes, dear, I know, but I was in love and didn’t really notice.»...