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1. Значение идиомы stuff and nonsense[stuff and nonsense] {n.} Foolish or empty writing or talk;nonsense. Fred told a long story about his adventures in Africa, but it was all stuff and nonsense. Often used as an interjection. When Jane said she was too sick to go to school, her mother answered,»Stuff and nonsense! I know there’s a test today.»...
2. Значение идиомы fed up[fed up] also [fed to the gills] or [fed tothe teeth] {adj. phr.} Having had too much of something; at the end ofyour patience; disgusted; bored; tired. People get fed up withanyone who brags all the time. I’ve had enough of his complaints. I’m fed up. He was fed to the teeth with television and ... Читать далее...
3. Take her apart!A young boy asked his mother «Ma, is it true that people can be taken apart like machines?» «Of course not, where did you hear such nonsense?» replied by his mother The young boy answered » The other day, Daddy was talking to someone on the phone, and he said that he screwed the ass ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы cut up[cut up] {v.} 1. {informal} To hurt the feelings of; wound. — Usually used in the passive. John was badly cut up when Susie gave him back his ring. 2. {slang} To act funny or rough; clown, Joe would always cut up if there were any girls watching. At the party Jim and Ron were ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы give a pain[give a pain] {v. phr.}, {slang} To make disgusted; annoy. Ann’s laziness gives her mother a pain. John’s bad manners givehis teacher a pain. Compare: PAIN IN THE NECK....
6. Значение идиомы it’s a deal[it’s a deal] {informal sentence} Consider it done; OK; it isagreed. «How much for this used car?» Bill asked. «Two thousand,»the man answered. «I’ll give $1,500,» Bill said. «It’s a deal!» theowner answered as they sealed the transaction....
7. Перевод слова nonsenseNonsense — абсурд, глупости, чушь Перевод слова Nonsense! — вздор!, пустяки! to talk nonsense — говорить чепуху, городить вздор to cut the nonsense — пресекать вздор Her plan is rank Nonsense. Ее план — полная чушь. Stow that Nonsense! Брось эти глупости! You’re to stop that Nonsense, do you hear me? Прекрати нести эту чушь, ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы song and dance[song and dance] {n.}, {informal} 1. Foolish or uninteresting talk;dull nonsense. Usually used with «give». I met Nancy today and shegave me a long song and dance about her family. 2. A long lie orexcuse, often meant to get pity. Usually used with «give». Billygave the teacher a song and dance about his mother being ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы look like a million dollars[look like a million dollars] {v. phr.}, {informal} To look welland prosperous; appear healthy and happy and lucky; look pretty andattractive. John came back from Florida driving a fine new car, tanned and glowing with health. He looked like a million dollars. Dressed in the new formal and in a new hairdo, Betty looked like ... Читать далее...
10. Buying Theater TicketsSusie: I can’t believe I’m going to get to see my favorite actor in a Play. I want Front row seats! David: I’m looking at the Venue’s seating plan right now and all front row seats are Taken for the entire Run. I’m guessing that Season ticket holders got those. Susie: Damn! All right. Let’s ... Читать далее...
11. A talking birdOne man wanted to make a special gift for his mother on the Mother’s day. He run out of ideas but then found a pet shop where was birds that could sing, talk and dance. The price was 5 thousand dollars, but he bought two of them and send to his mother as a surprise. ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы what of it[what of it] or [what about it] {interj.}, {informal} What is wrongwith it; what do you care. Martha said «That boy is wearing a greencoat.» Jan answered, «What of it?» «John missed the bus.» «What ofit?» Syn.: SO WHAT....
13. Перевод слова marryMarry — жениться Перевод слова To marry off a daughter — выдать дочь замуж to marry legally — жениться по закону marry beneath one — вступить в неравный брак I will never Marry you! Я никогда не женюсь на тебе! I asked her to Marry me. Я попросил ее выйти за меня замуж. She consented ... Читать далее...
14. Got a second?God, I was wondering…how long is a million years to you?» God answered, «Son, a million years to me is like a second to you.» So the man asks, «God how much is a million dollars to you?» And God answered, «Son a million dollars to me is like one penny to you.» So the ... Читать далее...
15. Three Chinese daughtersA Chinese man had three daughters; he asked his eldest daughter what kind of man she would like to marry. «I would like to marry a man with three dragons on his chest», said the eldest daughter. He then asked his second daughter whom she would like to marry. «I would like to marry a ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы it’s a cinch[it’s a cinch] {informal sentence} It is very easy. «What aboutthe final exam?» Fred asked. «It was a cinch» Sam answered. Compare:PIECE OF CAKE....
17. Значение идиомы there is more than one way to get a pig to market[there is more than one way to get a pig to market] or [flay a fox]or [skin a cat] There are always new and different ways to accomplisha difficult task. — A proverb. «‘How did you get Tommy to study sohard?» Eleanor asked. «I simply disconnected the television set,»Tommy’s mother answered. «There’s more than one ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы off the top of one’s head[off the top of one’s head] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal}Without thinking hard; quickly. Vin answered the teacher’s questionoff the top of his head. When Lorraine was asked to recite, shetalked off the top of her head....
19. Значение идиомы culture vulture[culture vulture] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person who is an avid cultural sightseer, one who seeks out cultural opportunities ostentatiously, such as going to the opera or seeing every museum in a town visited, and brags about it. Aunt Mathilda is a regular culture vulture; she spends every summer in a different European capital going ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы hot air[hot air] {n.}, {informal} Nonsense, exaggerated talk, wasted wordscharacterized by emotion rather than intellectual content. That wasjust a lot of hot air what Joe said....
21. Значение идиомы green thumb[green thumb] {n.}, {informal} A talent for gardening; ability tomake things grow. — Considered trite by many. Mr. Wilson’sneighbors say his flowers grow because he has a green thumb....
22. What kind of a woman«Would you sleep with me for ten thousand dollars?» asked John «Yes, I will.» Paula replied. «Would you do it for one thousand?» he asked. «Well maybe, or maybe I’d do something else for you.» she answered with a wink. «How about a blowjob for $20?» responded John. «Hey! What kind of women do you ... Читать далее...
23. Mom and Dad were trying to console SusieMom and Dad were trying to console Susie, whose dog had recently died. «You know, it’s not your fault that the dog died. He’s probably up in heaven right now, having a grand old time with God.» Susie, still crying, said «What would God want with a dead dog?»...
24. Значение идиомы have one’s hands full[have one’s hands full] {v. phr.} To have as much work as you cando; be very busy. The plumber said that he had his hands full andcould not take another job for two weeks. With three smallchildren to take care of, Susie’s mother has her hands full....
25. Значение идиомы about to[about to] 1. Close to; ready to. — Used with an infinitive. We were about to leave when the snow began. I haven’t gone yet, but I’m about to. Compare: GOING TO, ON THE POINT OF. 2. {informal} Having a wish or plan to. — Used with an infinitive in negative sentences. Freddy wasn’t about ... Читать далее...
26. 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....
27. Значение идиомы make out[make out] {v.} 1. To write the facts asked for ; fill out. The teacher made outthe report cards and gave them to the students to take home. Mrs. Smith gave the clerk in the store some money and the clerk made out areceipt. 2. To see, hear, or understand by trying hard. It wasdark, ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы think over[think over] {v.} To think carefully about; consider; study. When Charles asked Betty to marry him, she asked him for time tothink it over. Think over what we studied in history this year andwrite a lesson on the thing that interested you most. Compare: MAKEUP ONE’S MIND, SEE ABOUT....
29. Значение идиомы set back on one’s heels[set back on one’s heels] or [knock back on one’s heels] {v. phr.},{informal} To give an unpleasant surprise; upset suddenly; stop orturn back progress. Jack brags too much and it set himback on his heels when the coach told him he wasn’t as good a playeras he thought he was. Jean was doing very well ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы string along[string along] {v.}, {informal} 1. To deceive; fool; lead ondishonestly. Mary was stringing John along for years but she didn’tmean to marry him. George told the new boy that he must alwayscall the teacher «Sir,» but the new boy soon saw that George wasstringing him along. Compare: ON A STRING. 2. To follow someone’sleadership; join ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы no kidding[no kidding] {n. phr.} Without jokes or teasing; honestly spoken. «You actually won the lottery?» Dick asked. «No kidding,» Joereplied. «I really did.»...
32. A young Jewish man excitedly tells his motherA young Jewish man excitedly tells his mother he’s fallen in love and that he is going to get married. He says, «Just for fun, Ma, I’m going to bring over 3 women and you try and guess which one I’m going to marry.» The mother agrees. The next day, he brings three beautiful women ... Читать далее...
33. Winning the LotteryDaniela: I got our Lottery tickets during my lunch break. The Jackpot is up to $168 million. Imagine if we won. Boris: Thanks for getting mine, too. When is the drawing? Daniela: Saturday at 6 PM. It’s being Televised on channel 4. Boris: What would you do if you had $168 million? Daniela: The first ... Читать далее...
34. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Not that I know of»Mei Мей Is Mrs. Johnson joining us for dinner? Миссис Джонсон собирается поужинать с нами? Susie Сьюзи Not that I know of. На сколько я знаю, нет. Mei Мей I was hoping she would come with us. А я надеялась, что она пойдет с нами. Susie Сьюзи Why? Почему? Mei Мей I would like her ... Читать далее...
35. Redneck wins lotteryA Redneck buys a ticket and wins the lottery. He goes to Austin to claim it where the man verifies his ticket number. The Redneck says «I want my $20 million.» To which the man replied, «No, sir. It doesn’t work that way. We give you a million today, and then you’ll get the rest ... Читать далее...
36. 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 ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы come into one’s own[come into one’s own] {v. phr.} To receive the wealth or respect that you should have. John’s grandfather died and left him a million dollars; when John is 21, he will come into his own. With the success of the Model T Ford, the automobile industry came into its own....
38. Значение идиомы do up[do up] {v.} 1a. To clean and prepare for use or wear; launder. Ann asked her mother to do up her dress. 1b. To put in order; straighten up; clean. At camp the girls have to do up their own cabins. 2. To tie up or wrap. Joan asked the clerk to do up her ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод идиомы million dollar question, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: million dollar question Перевод: вопрос на миллион долларов; важный или сложный вопрос, на который нет ответа Пример: «So will she marry him or not?» «That’s the million dollar question.» Ну так она на нем женится или нет? — Это вопрос на миллион долларов....
40. Значение идиомы feel like a million[feel like a million] or [feel like a million dollars] {v. phr.},{informal} To be in the best of health and spirits. I feel like amillion this morning. He had a headache yesterday but feels like amillion dollars today. Compare: LOOK LIKE A MILLION....