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1. Значение идиомы under wraps[under wraps] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Not allowed to be seen untilthe right time; not allowed to act or speak freely; in secrecy;hidden. — Usually used with «keep». We have a new player, hut weare keeping him under wraps until the game. What the President isplanning will be kept under wraps until tomorrow. The spy ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова wanderWander — бродить, странствовать Перевод слова To wander over the countryside — исходить всю местность to wander out — отправиться куда глаза глядят wander off the course — сбиваться с курса After dinner, we Wandered into town. После ужина мы отправились гулять в город. I had a bit of a Wander round the shops. Я ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова comfortableComfortable — уютный, удобный Перевод слова Comfortable room — уютная комната a comfortable sofa — удобный диван to enjoy a comfortable competence — жить в достатке Sit down and make yourself Comfortable. Садитесь и располагайтесь поудобнее. She’s never felt very Comfortable with men. Она никогда не чувствовал себя комфортно с мужчинами. He has a Comfortable ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы new money[new money] {n. phr.} People who have become rich recently. Since Bobby’s father invented a new computer component, Bobby and hisfamily are new money. Contrast: OLD MONEY....
5. Значение идиомы hit it off[hit it off] {v. phr.}, {informal} To enjoy one another’s company;be happy and comfortable in each other’s presence. Tom and Fred hitit off well with each other. Mary and Jane hit it off from thefirst. Syn.: GET ALONG....
6. Значение идиомы hedge about[hedge about] or [hedge in] 1. To surround with a hedge or barrier;protect or separate by closing in. The house is hedged about withhushes and trees. The little garden is hedged in to keep thechickens out. 2. To keep from getting out or moving freely; keep fromacting freely; block in. The boys are hedged in ... Читать далее...
7. Like to screw?It’s the Spring of 1957 and Bobby goes to pick up his date. He’s a pretty hip guy with his own car. When he goes to the front door, the girl’s father answers and invites him in. Carrie’s not ready yet, so why don’t you have a seat?,» he says. «That’s cool» says Bobby. Carrie’s ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы bum around[bum around] {v. phr.}, {slang} To aimlessly wander in no definite direction, like a vagabond. Jim had been bumming around in the desert for three days and nights before he was able to remember how he got there in the first place....
9. Dealing With the HeatJolene: I’m Sweating like a pig. When is this Heat wave going to end? Eric: I’ve no idea, but I’m Not moving a muscle until it does. Hand me that Pitcher of iced tea, would you? Jolene: Get it yourself. I’m not moving until it Drops below 80 Degrees. Eric: It’s not the Temperature. It’s ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы pick and choose[pick and choose] {v.} To select with much care; choose in a fussyway; take a long time before choosing. He was never one to pick andchoose. Some people pick and choose to get something perfect, andsome just because they can’t make up their minds....
11. Значение идиомы comfortable as an old shoe[comfortable as an old shoe] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Pleasant and relaxed; not stiff, strict or too polite; easy to talk and work with. The stranger was as comfortable as an old shoe, and we soon were talking like old friends....
12. Using Hair Products and AccessoriesDanny: You’re going to the Prom. How exciting! How should we Style you hair? Clarissa: I’m really not sure. I was hoping you would have some ideas. Danny: I do, but first we need to see if we have the right tools. Let’s look in your bathroom. Here’s some Shampoo and Conditioner, but where are ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы kick up[kick up] {v.}, {informal} To show signs of not working right. John had had too much to eat and his stomach started to kick up. After working well for a year the air conditioner suddenly startedkicking up....
14. Значение идиомы knuckle under[knuckle under] {v. phr.} To do something because you are forced todo it. Bobby refused to knuckle under to the bully. Compare: GIVEIN....
15. Перевод слова enjoyEnjoy — получать удовольствие, любить Перевод слова Did you enjoy the film? — вам понравился этот фильм? to enjoy one’s meal — есть с аппетитом to enjoy bliss — блаженствовать Do you Enjoy your job? Вам нравится ваша работа? Relax and Enjoy the view. Расслабься и наслаждайся видом. I Enjoyed every minute of it. Я ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы under one’s own steam[under one’s own steam] {adv. phr.}, {informal} By one’s ownefforts; without help. The boys got to Boston under their own steamand took a bus the rest of the way. We didn’t think he could doit, but Bobby finished his homework under his own steam....
17. Перевод слова chooseChoose — выбирать Перевод слова To choose a career — выбрать себе карьеру to choose one car over another — предпочесть одну машину другой choose occasion — выбирать момент They Chose to go by train. Они решили ехать поездом. It is not for you to Choose. Выбирать не вам. You may Choose either answer. Вы ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы at home[at home] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the place where you live or come from. * I went to his house, but he was not at home. Americans abroad are protected by the government like Americans at home. 2. Knowing what to do or say; familiar; comfortable. Charles and John enjoy working together because ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы under orders[under orders] {adv. phr.} Not out of one’s own desire or one’s ownfree will; obligatorily; not freely. «So you were a Nazi prisonguard? » the judge asked. «Yes, your Honor,» the man answered, «but Iwas acting under orders and not because I wished to harm anyone.»...
20. Значение идиомы by chance[by chance] {adv. phr.} Without any cause or reason; by accident; accidentally. Tom met Bill by chance. The apple fell by chance on Bobby’s head....
21. Значение идиомы by choice[by choice] {adv. phr.} As a result of choosing because of wanting to; freely. John helped his father by choice. Mary ate a plum, but not by choice. Her mother told her she must eat it....
22. Значение идиомы enjoy oneself[enjoy oneself] {v. phr.} To have a good time; be happy; feelpleasure. Mary enjoyed herself at the party. «Enjoy yourselves, children,» Mother urged the guests at our party....
23. Types of VandalismJim: Did you hear what happened to the Romeros? Helene: No, what? Jim: They went on vacation for a week and Vandals broke a couple of windows in the back of their house and Tagged their living room walls with Graffiti. Helene: That’s terrible! There are always Punks who like To egg houses in this ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы cart off[cart off] or [cart away] {v.}, {informal} To take away, often with force or with rough handling or behavior. The police carted the rioters off to jail. When Bobby wouldn’t eat his supper, his mother carted him away to bed....
25. Значение идиомы one up[one up] {adj. phr.} Having an advantage; being one step ahead, John graduated from high school; he is one up on Bob, who droppedout. The Platters are one up on their neighbors. They own the onlycolor television set in their neighborhood....
26. Значение идиомы hog-tie[hog-tie] {v.}, {informal} 1. To tie so it is unable tomove or escape. The Cowboy caught a calf and hog-tied it. 2. Tomake someone unable to act freely; limit. The welfare worker wantedto help at once, but rules and regulations hog-tied her, so she couldonly report the case....
27. Значение идиомы look oneself[look oneself] {v. phr.} To appear self-possessed and well; look orseem in full possession of your abilities and in good health; toappear all right or normal. Mary had had a long illness, but nowshe looked quite herself again. It had been a big night, and UncleJohn had been drinking freely, but he looked entirely himself ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы run riot[run riot] {v. phr.} 1. To act freely or wildly; not controlyourself. The monkey got out of his cage and ran riot in the petshop. John let his imagination run riot, thinking he was huntinglions in Africa. 2. To be or grow in great numbers or large amounts. Daisies ran riot in the meadow. Compare: ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы rear end[rear end] {n.} 1. The back part The rearend of our car was smashed when we stopped suddenly and the car behindus hit us. — Often used like an adjective, with a hyphen. Ahead-on crash is more likely to kill the passengers than a rear-endcrash. Contrast: HEAD-ON. 2. Rump; backside. Bobby’s mother was soannoyed with ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы let one’s hair down[let one’s hair down] or [let down one’s hair] {v. phr.},{informal} Act freely and naturally; be informal; relax. Kings andqueens can seldom let their hair down. After the dance, thecollege girls let their hair down and compared dates. Compare: LETGO....
31. Значение идиомы give oneself up to[give oneself up to] {v. phr.} Not to hold yourself back from; letyourself enjoy. Uncle Willie gave himself up to a life ofwandering. John came inside from the cold and gave himself up tothe pleasure of being in a warm room. Compare: ENJOY ONESELF, LETONESELF GO....
32. Значение идиомы red-handed[red-handed] {adj.} In the very act; while committing a crime orevil action. The criminal was caught red-handed while holding upthe neighborhood bank at gunpoint....
33. Значение идиомы breathe easily[breathe easily] or [breathe freely] {v.} To have relief from difficulty or worry; relax; feel that trouble is gone; stop worrying. Now that the big bills were paid, he breathed more easily. His mother didn’t breathe easily until he got home that night....
34. Значение идиомы run errands[run errands] {v. phr.} To carry messages or perform similar minortasks. Peter runs errands for our entire neighborhood to make someextra money....
35. Значение идиомы go about[go about] {v.} 1. To be busy with; keep busy at or working on;start working on; do. Bobby is going about his homework veryseriously tonight. Just go about your business and don’t keeplooking out of the window. How will you go about building the birdhouse? Syn.: GO AT. 2a. To move from one place or ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы out of hand[out of hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Out of control. Bobby’s birthdayparty got out of hand and the children were naughty. Small puppiesoften get out of hand. 2. Suddenly, quickly without examination ofpossible truth or merit; without any consideration. — Often used after»dismiss» or «reject». The senator rejected out of hand thecritics’ call for his resignation. ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы make friends[make friends] {v. phr.} To become friends; form a friendship. Mrs. Jones invited Bobby to her home to play with Don. She hoped thatthey would make friends with each other. You can make friends withan elephant by giving him peanuts....
38. Значение идиомы heart-to-heart[heart-to-heart] {adj.} Speaking freely and seriously aboutsomething private. The father decided to have a heart-to-heart talkwith his son about smoking. She waited until they were alone soshe could have a heart-to-heart talk with him. Compare: MAN-TO-MAN....
39. Значение идиомы play into one’s hands[play into one’s hands] {v. phr.} To be or do something thatanother person can use against you; help an opponent against yourself. In the basketball game, Jerry’s foul played into the opponents’hands. Mary and Bobby both wanted the last piece of cake, butBobby played into Mary’s hands by trying to grab it....
40. Значение идиомы pin curl[pin curl] {n.} A curl made with a hair clip or bobby pin. Marywashed her hair and put it up in pin curls. All the girls hadtheir hair in pin curls to get ready for the party....