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Значение идиомы at this rate

[at this rate] or [at that rate] {adv. phr.} At a speed like this or that; with progress like this or that.

John’s father said that if John kept going at that rate he would never finish cutting the grass.

So Johnny has a whole dollar! At this rate he’ll be a millionaire.

“Three 100’s in the last four tests! At this rate you’ll soon be teaching the subject,” Tom said to Mary.


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  1. Перевод слова rate Rate – норма, показатель; ставка, расценка; скорость, темп Перевод слова Crime rate – показатель преступности rate of duty – ставка таможенной пошлины rate of growth – темп роста cut rate – сниженный тариф dependable rate of return – стабильный уровень доходности People work at different Rates. Люди работают в разном темпе. Children learn at different […]...
  2. Перевод идиомы at any rate, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at any rate Перевод: как бы то ни было, во всяком случае Пример: At any rate, I am not going to a movie tonight. Как бы то ни было, сегодня вечером я в кино не иду....
  3. Перевод идиомы second-rate, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: second-rate Перевод: второсортный, не лучшего качества Пример: The performance of the school choir was second-rate and they need more practice to improve. Выступление школьного хора было не самым лучшим, им нужно больше практиковаться....
  4. Значение идиомы at any rate [at any rate] {adv. phr.} In any case; anyhow. It isn’t much of a car, but at any rate it was not expensive. Compare: AT LEAST, IN ANY CASE....
  5. Значение идиомы rate with someone [rate with someone] {v. phr.} To be esteemed highly by another. The professor really rates with both the graduate students and theundergraduates....
  6. Nature of Hell A thermodynamics professor had written a take home exam for his graduate students. It had one question: Is Hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat)? Support your answer with a proof.” Most of the students wrote proofs of their beliefs using Boyle’s Law (gas cools off when it expands and heats up when […]...
  7. Little Johnny was in class again Little Johnny was in class again. Teacher asked everyone “Can anyone tell me a sentence with the word definitely in it?” Meg puts up her hand.”The sky is definitely blue.” “Thats not bad, Meg,” says the teacher, “but the sky can be grey or red.” Young Sally tried :”The grass is definitely green.” “Good try […]...
  8. Scholarly discussion A stranger was seated next to Little Johnny on the plane when the the stranger turned to the Little Johnny and said, “Let’s talk. I’ve heard that flights will go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger.” Little Johnny, who had just opened his book, closed it slowly, and said to […]...
  9. A little town had a high birth rate that A 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 […]...
  10. Значение идиомы hell [hell] See: COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, GO THROUGH HELL AND HIGHWATER, HELL-ON-WHEELS, LIKE HELL, TO HELL WITH, UNTIL HELL FREEZESOVER, WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER....
  11. Значение идиомы time and a half [time and a half] {n. phr.} Pay given to a worker at a rate halfagain as much as he usually gets. John got time and a half when heworked beyond his usual quitting time. Tom gets one dollar forregular pay and a dollar and a half for time and a half....
  12. Значение идиомы a hell of [a hell of] a [or one hell of a] {adj. or adv. phr.}, {informal} Extraordinary; very. He made a hell of a shot during the basketball game. Max said seven months was a hell of a time to have to wait for a simple visa. The fall Max took left one hell of a bruise […]...
  13. Who signed the Declaration of Independence? A Kentucky teacher was quizzing her students. “Johnny, who signed the Declaration of Independence?” He said, “Damn if I know.” She was a little put out by his swearing, so she told him to go home and to bring his father with him when he came back. Next day, the father came with his son, […]...
  14. Значение идиомы you bet [you bet] or [you bet your boots] or [you bet your life] {informal}Most certainly; yes, indeed; without any doubt. – Used to declare withemphasis that a thing is really so. Do I like to ski? You bet yourlife I do. You bet I will be at the party. You can bet yourboots that Johnny will […]...
  15. Перевод слова grass Grass – трава Перевод слова Blade of grass – стебелек травы, травинка to cut the grass – косить траву tender green grass – мягкая, только проклюнувшаяся травка We picnicked on the Grass. Мы устроили пикник на траве. Keep off the Grass. По газонам – не ходить! The Grass tickled her calves. Трава щекотала ее икры....
  16. One day a teacher was teaching religion One day a teacher was teaching religion, when she asked the class “What part of your body do you think goes up to heaven first?” Two children rose their hand. One was little Johnny. Hesitant to pick on him she chose little Mary. “I think your heart goes first because, that’s were your emotions of […]...
  17. Перевод слова teaching Teaching – обучение, преподавание Перевод слова Teaching machine – обучающая машина the teachings of experience – то, что подсказывает опыт teaching profession – преподавательская деятельность Peter switched over to Teaching. Питер перешел на преподавательскую работу. Jan has a vocation for Teaching. У Яна есть склонность к преподаванию. Teaching adolescents can be quite a challenge. Обучение […]...
  18. Значение идиомы bottom dollar [bottom dollar] {n.}, {v. phr.}, {informal} One’s last penny, one’s last dollar. He was down to his bottom dollar when he suddenly got the job offer....
  19. Значение идиомы subject to [subject to] {adj. phr.} 1. Under the government or control of; inthe power of. The English colonies in America were subject to theEnglish king. The principal and the teachers of a school aresubject to the school board. 2. Likely to get or have; liable. John is in rather poor health and is subject to colds. […]...
  20. Значение идиомы snake in the grass [snake in the grass] {n. phr.}, {informal} A person who cannot betrusted; an unfaithful traitor; rascal. Did Harry tell you that? He’s a snake in the grass! Some snake in the grass told theteacher our plans....
  21. Значение идиомы keep pace [keep pace] {v. phr.} To go as fast; go at the same rate; not getbehind. When they go for a walk, Johnny has to take long steps tokeep pace with his father. When Billy was moved to a more advancedclass, he had to work hard to keep pace. Compare: KEEP UP....
  22. Значение идиомы Johnny-on-the-spot [Johnny-on-the-spot] {adj. phr.} At the right place when needed;present and ready to help; very prompt; on time. A good waterboy isalways Johnny-on-the-spot. The firemen were Johnny-on-the-spot andput out the fire in the house soon after it started. Compare: ON THEJOB....
  23. Значение идиомы to hell with [to hell with] or [the hell with] {prep. phr.}, {informal} Used toexpress disgusted rejection of something. It’s slop; the hell withwhat the cook calls it. Compare: FED UP, GIVE A HANG....
  24. Перевод слова dollar Dollar – доллар Перевод слова Thousand dollar bill – купюра в тысячу долларов to break a five-dollar banknote – разменять пятидолларовую банкноту half dollar – пол-доллара It cost three Dollars. Это стоит три доллара. I have a Dollar in coins. У меня есть доллар в монетах. I don’t have even a Dollar! У меня нет […]...
  25. Little Johnny’s mother decided to give Little Johnny’s mother decided to give her son an anatomy lesson one day, so she took off all of her clothes and pointed to her vagina, and said, “Johnny. This is where you come from.” Johnny went to school the next day smiling and insisting all his friends now refer to him as “Lucky Johnny.” […]...
  26. Значение идиомы relative to [relative to] 1. On the subject of; about. Relative to schoolathletics, the principal said the students should not allow athleticsto interfere with homework. 2. In comparison with; in proportion to. Relative to the size of an ant, a blade of grass is as tall as atree....
  27. A teacher was having trouble teaching arithmetic A teacher was having trouble teaching arithmetic to Little Johnny. So she said, “If you reached in your right pocket and found a nickel, and you reached in your left pocket and found another one, what would you have?” “Somebody else’s pants.” said the Little Johnny....
  28. Значение идиомы like hell [like hell] {adv.}, {slang}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} 1. With greatvigor. As soon as they saw the cops, they ran like hell. 2.{interj.} Not so; untrue; indicates the speaker’s lack of belief inwhat he heard. Like hell you’re gonna bring me my dough!...
  29. Перевод идиомы on the cutting edge / at the cutting edge, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: on the cutting edge / at the cutting edge Перевод: на самом высшем уровне; на современном, новейшем уровне Пример: This technology is right on the cutting edge. It’s so new, it’s not available to the public yet. Эта технология находится на самом современном уровне. Она настолько новая, что еще не доступна широкой публике....
  30. Little Johnny comes home from school Little Johnny comes home from school with a note from his teacher, indicating that “Johnny seems to be having some difficulty with the difference between boys and girls,” and would his mother,”please sit down and have a talk with Johnny about this.” So johnny’s mother takes him quietly, by the hand, upstairs to her bedroom, […]...
  31. Значение идиомы go through hell and high water [go through hell and high water] {v. phr.}, {informal} To gothrough danger, or trouble. John is ready to go through hell andhigh water to help his chum. The soldiers went through hell andhigh water to capture the fort. Compare: COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, THROUGH THE MILL....
  32. Значение идиомы fast and furious [fast and furious] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Very fast; with much speedand energy. He was mowing the grass at a fast and furious rate. When I last saw her she was driving fast and furious down thestreet. Compare: GREAT GUNS....
  33. Перевод идиомы cutting edge, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cutting edge Перевод: новейший, передовой; в тренде Пример: This set is the cutting edge – the best on the market. Этот телевизор – самый передовой, он лучший, что есть в продаже....
  34. Перевод слова finish Finish – 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 […]...
  35. Значение идиомы at the same time [at the same time] {adv. phr.} 1. In the same moment; together. The two runners reached the finish line at the same time. Syn.: AT ONCE, AT ONE TIME. 2. In spite of that fact; even though; however; but; nevertheless. John did pass the test; at the same time, he didn’t know the subject very […]...
  36. Перевод слова hell Hell – ад, преисподня; черт (ругательство) Перевод слова To make smb.’s life a hell – превратить чью-л. жизнь в ад to suffer through hell – переносить муки ада oh hell! – черт возьми! hell of a way – чертовски далеко Who the Hell are you? Кто ты такой, черт побери? To Hell with the flaming […]...
  37. Значение идиомы take advantage of [take advantage of] {v. phr.} 1. To make good use of. The cattook advantage of the high grass to creep up on the bird. Jeantook advantage of the lunch hour to finish her homework. 2. To treat unfairly for your own gain or help; make unfair use of. He took advantage of his friend’s kindness. […]...
  38. Значение идиомы until hell freezes over [until hell freezes over] {adv. phr.}, {slang} Forever, for aneternity. He can argue until hell freezes over; nobody will believehim. Contrast: WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER....
  39. Значение идиомы when hell freezes over [when hell freezes over] {adv. phr.}, {slang} Never. I’llbelieve you when hell freezes over. Contrast: UNTIL HELL FREEZESOVER....
  40. Значение идиомы hell and high water [hell and high water] {n. phr.} Troubles or difficulties of anykind. After John’s father died he went through hell and high water, but he managed to keep the family together. Compare: COME HELL ORHIGH WATER....
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