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1. Значение идиомы give one an inch, and he will take a mile [give one an inch, and he will take a mile] If you give some peoplea little or yield anything, they will want more and more; some peopleare never satisfied. I gave Billy a bite of candy and he wantedmore and more. If you give him an inch, he’ll take a mile. Thecounselor said to Jack, […]...
2. Перевод слова haircut Haircut – стрижка, прическа Перевод слова To have a haircut – постричься a close haircut – короткая стрижка a trendy haircut – модная стрижка I need a Haircut. Мне нужно постричься. John compared his Haircut to his friend’s Джон сравнил свою стрижку со стрижкой друга. Do you like my new Haircut? Тебе нравится моя новая […]...
3. Значение идиомы in addition [in addition] {adv. phr.} As something extra; besides. We saw aMickey Mouse cartoon in addition to the cowboy movie. Aunt Marygave us sandwiches for our picnic and a bag of cookies in addition. He has two cars and in addition a motorboat....
4. Barber gives free cuts A barber gave a haircut to a priest one day. The priest tried to pay for the haircut, but the barber refused, saying, “you do God’s work.” The next morning the barber found a dozen bibles at the door to his shop. A policeman came to the barber for a haircut, and again the barber […]...
5. Значение идиомы in spite of [in spite of] {prep. phr.} Against the influence or effect of; inopposition to; defying the effect of; despite. In spite of the badstorm John delivered his papers on time. In spite of all theirdifferences, Joan and Ann remain friends....
6. Visit the barber A man and a little boy entered a barbershop together. After the man received the full treatment – shave, shampoo, manicure, haircut, etc. – he placed the boy in the chair. “I’m goin’ to buy a green tie to wear for the parade,” he said. “I’ll be back in a few minutes.” When the boy’s […]...
7. Значение идиомы get through one’s head [get through one’s head] {v. phr.} 1. To understand or believe. Jack couldn’t get it through his head that his father wouldn’t lethim go to camp if his grades didn’t improve. At last Mary got itthrough her head that she had failed to pass the test. 2. To makesomeone understand or believe. I’ll get it […]...
8. Значение идиомы jack up [jack up] {v.} 1. To lift with a jack. The man jacked up his carto fit a flat tire. 2. {informal} To make higher; raise. Just before Christmas, some stores jack up their prices....
9. Перевод слова addition Addition – добавление, дополнение, сложение Перевод слова In addition to – вдобавок, в дополнение к addition of interest – прирост процентов mercantile addition to price – торговая надбавка к цене The Addition of cinnamon improved the flavor. Добавление корицы улучшило вкус. The children learned Addition and subtraction. Дети изучили сложение и вычитание. Происхождение слова addition […]...
10. Значение идиомы engage in small talk [engage in small talk] {v. phr.} To converse with a stranger orcasual acquaintance about matters of no great importance in order tomake the time go faster. The patients in the doctor’s waiting roomengaged in small talk complaining about the hot weather....
11. Значение идиомы be on to [be on to] {v. phr.} To understand the motives of someone; not be deceived. Jack keeps telling us how wealthy his family is, but we are on to him....
12. Значение идиомы as well as [as well as] {conj.} In addition to; and also; besides. Hiking is good exercise as well as fun. He was my friend as well as my doctor. The book tells about the author’s life as well as about his writings....
13. Значение идиомы lay over [lay over] {v.} 1. To put off until later; delay; postpone. Wevoted to lay the question over to our next meeting for decision. 2.To arrive in one place and wait some time before continuing thejourney. We had to lay over in St. Louis for two hours waiting fora plane to Seattle....
14. Перевод идиомы in spite of, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in spite of Перевод: несмотря на Пример: In spite of the terrible weather we went to the beach for a picnic. Несмотря на отвратительную погоду, мы отправились на пляж на пикник....
15. Значение идиомы sweet talk [sweet talk] 1. {n.}, {informal} Too much praise; flattery. Sometimes a girl’s better judgment is overcome by sweet talk. 2.{v.}, {informal} To get what you want by great praise; flatter. Polly could sweet talk her husband into anything....
16. Значение идиомы waiting list [waiting list] {n.} A list of persons waiting to get into something. The nursery school enrollment was complete, so thedirector put our child’s name on the waiting list. The landlordsaid there were no vacant apartments available, but that he would putthe Rogers’ name on the waiting list....
17. Значение идиомы talk a blue streak [talk a blue streak] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk on and on, usually very fast. Sue is a nice girl but after one drink she talksa blue streak and won’t stop....
18. Значение идиомы jack of all trades [jack of all trades] {n.}, {informal} A person who is knowledgeable in many areas. Can beused as praise, or as a derogatory remark depending on the context andthe intonation. Peter is a jack of all trades; he can surviveanywhere! “How come Joe did such a sloppy job?” Mary asked. “He’sa jack of all trades,” Sally […]...
19. Значение идиомы beat one’s gums [beat one’s gums] {v. phr.}, {slang} To engage in idle talk, or meaningless chatter; generally to talk too much. “Stop beating your gums, Jack,” Joe cried. “I am falling asleep.” Compare: CHEW THE FAT or CHEW THE RAG, SHOOT THE BREEZE or BAT THE BREEZE or FAN THE BREEZE or SHOOT THE BULL....
20. Help the lonely child Sandy began a job as an elementary school counselor and she was eager to help. One day during recess she noticed a girl standing by herself on one side of a playing field while the rest of the kids enjoyed a game of soccer at the other. Sandy approached and asked if she was all […]...
21. Значение идиомы cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face [cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face] {v. phr.} To suffer from an action intended originally to harm another person. In walking out and leaving his employer in the lurch, John really cut off his nose to spite his face, since no business wanted to hire him afterwards....
22. Значение идиомы read one like a book [read one like a book] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand someonecompletely; know what he will think or do at any time. John’sgirlfriend could read him like a book. Compare: READ ONE’S MIND....
23. Значение идиомы for all [for all] 1. In spite of; even with, despite. – Used for contrast. For all his city ways, he is a country boy at heart. There maybe mistakes occasionally, but for all that, it is the best book on thesubject. For all his money, he was very unhappy. 2. also [foraught] To the extent that. […]...
24. Значение идиомы get even [get even] {v.}, {informal} 1. To owe nothing. Mr. Johnson has alot of debts, but in a few years he will get even. 2. To do somethingbad to pay someone back for something bad; get revenge; hurt back. Jack is waiting to get even with Bill for tearing up his notebook. Last April First Mr. […]...
25. Значение идиомы girl friend [girl friend] {n.}, {informal} 1. A female friend or companion. Jane is spending the night at her girlfriend’s house. 2. A boy’ssteady girl; the girl or woman partner in a love affair; girl;sweetheart. John is taking his girl friend to the dance. Contrast:BOYFRIEND....
26. Stuck in a plane George Bushes, father Bush and son Bush, Bush, Jr., are on board a small two seater plane when suddenly George Senior, the pilot, parachutes out of the plane. Not knowing how to fly, National Guard Service or not, a plane George, Jr., grabs the radio. “Mayday, mayday! My Dad just jumped out of the plane!” […]...
27. Значение идиомы as well [as well] {adv. phr.} 1. In addition; also, too; besides. The book tells about Mark Twain’s writings and about his life as well. Tom is captain of the football team and is on the baseball team as well. 2. Without loss and possibly with gain. After the dog ran away, Father thought he might as […]...
28. Значение идиомы bad blood [bad blood] {n.}, {informal} Anger or misgivings due to bad relations in the past between individuals or groups. There’s a lot of bad blood between Max and Jack; I bet they’ll never talk to each other again. Compare: BAD SHIT....
29. Перевод идиомы in addition to something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in addition to something Перевод: в дополнение к чему-либо Пример: In addition to a degree in history my friend also has a degree in economics. В дополнение к ученой степени по истории, у моего друга еще есть ученая степень по экономике....
30. Перевод слова plane Plane – плоскость; самолет Перевод слова Axis plane – плоскость симметрии plane of projection – плоскость проекции to fly a plane – управлять самолетом I’m late for the Plane. Я опоздал на самолет. The superstitious man is on the same Plane as the savage. Суеверный человек находится на той же ступени развития, что и первобытный […]...
31. Значение идиомы lead off [lead off] {v.} To begin; start; open. Richardson led off theinning with a double. We always let Henry lead off. Mr. Jonesled off with the jack of diamonds. When the teacher asked if thefilm helped them to understand, Phil led off by saying that he learneda lot from it....
32. Значение идиомы every last man [every last man] also [every man jack] {n. phr.} Every single man;each man without exception. I want every last man to be here ontime tomorrow morning. Every man jack of you must do his duty....
33. Here is a free puppy The President is running down the street one day, and he sees a little girl who is giving away puppies that her dog just had. He goes up to the girl and says, “Little girl, I think that it’s wonderful that you’re doing such a good thing.” The little girl says, “Thank you, Mr. Clinton. […]...
34. Перевод идиомы a jack-of-all-trades / a jack of all trades, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a jack-of-all-trades / a jack of all trades Перевод: мастер на все руки Пример: We gave the man a job because we needed a jack-of-all-trades to look after the many repairs. Мы дали этому человеку работу потому, что нам нужен был мастер на все руки, который бы занялся всем тем, что нужно починить....
35. Перевод идиомы before you can say Jack Robinson / quicker than you can say Jack Robinson, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: before you can say Jack Robinson / quicker than you can say Jack Robinson Перевод: очень быстро, почти моментально; не успеть и глазом моргнуть Пример: And before you could say Jack Robinson, the bird flew away. И не успел ты и глазом моргнуть, как птица улетела....
36. Значение идиомы talk over [talk over] {v.} 1. To talk together about; try to agree about ordecide by talking; discuss. Tom talked his plan over with hisfather before he bought the car. The boys settled their argumentby talking it over. 2. To persuade; make agree or willing; talk andchange the mind of. Fred is trying to talk Bill over […]...
37. Being in Debt Chang: I don’t mean to be nosey, but all of those bills are red or pink. Are you Behind on all of those bills? Ilya: I am, but it’s no big deal. I can catch up on them next month. Chang: You know that being late on bills is bad for your credit score, right? […]...
38. Mrs. Schmidlap hires a maid with beautiful blonde hair Mrs. Schmidlap hires a maid with beautiful blonde hair. The first morning, the girl pulls off the hair and says, “I wear a wig, because I was born totally hairless. Not a hair on my body, not even down there.” That night, Mrs. Schmidlap tells her husband. He says, “I’ve never seen anything like that. […]...
39. Значение идиомы working girl [working girl] {n.}, {slang} 1. Aprostitute. I didn’t know Roxanne was a working girl. 2. A girl, usually single, who supports herself by working in an honest job, suchas in an office, etc. The average working girl can’t afford such afancy car....
40. Значение идиомы at leisure [at leisure] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Not at work; not busy; with free time; at rest. Come and visit us some evening when you’re at leisure. 2. or [at one’s leisure] When and how you wish at your convenience; without hurry. John made the model plane at his leisure. You may read the book […]...