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1. Значение идиомы free enterprise [free enterprise] {n. phr.} A system in which private business iscontrolled by as few government rules as possible. The UnitedStates is proud of its free enterprise....
2. Перевод слова enterprise Enterprise – предприятие, предприимчивость Перевод слова Man of enterprise – предприимчивый человек public enterprise – государственное предприятие free enterprise – свободное предпринимательство May Fortune smile on our Enterprise this day. Пусть фортуна улыбнется нам в этот день. The event of his Enterprise was doubtful. Неясно было, чем кончится его предприятие. He had doubts about the […]...
3. Перевод слова socialism Socialism – социализм Перевод слова The way to socialism – путь к социализму the grassroots of socialism – основы социализма market socialism – рыночный социализм He became increasingly disillusioned with Socialism. Он все больше разочаровывался в социализме. The contest between capitalism and Socialism is over. Противоборство капитализма и социализма закончилось. I’m no friend of Socialism, […]...
4. 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....
5. Buying Theater Tickets Susie: 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 […]...
6. A talking bird One 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. […]...
7. Перевод слова marry Marry – 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 […]...
8. Перевод слова capitalism Capitalism – капитализм Перевод слова Advancing capitalism – развивающийся капитализм authoritarian capitalism – авторитарный капитализм industrial capitalism – промышленный капитализм We turned from Socialism to Capitalism. Мы свернули от социализма к капитализму. That’s the trouble with Capitalism. It’s a lottery. Вот в чем беда с капитализмом. Это лотерея. The contest between Capitalism and socialism is […]...
9. 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 […]...
10. Three Chinese daughters A 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 […]...
11. Значение идиомы sleep on [sleep on] {v.} To postpone a decision about. We asked Judy ifshe would join our club and she answered that she would sleep on it. We will have to sleep on your invitation until we know whether wewill be free Monday night....
12. 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....
13. Значение идиомы China syndrome [China syndrome] {n.}, {informal} From the title of the movie with Jane Fonda and Jack Lemmon. The possibility that an industrial nuclear reactor might explode, literally affecting the other side of the planet. Antinuclear demonstrators are greatly worried about the China syndrome....
14. 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 […]...
15. 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 […]...
16. 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....
17. Mom and Dad were trying to console Susie Mom 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?”...
18. 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....
19. 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....
20. 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 […]...
21. 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....
22. 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....
23. 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.”...
24. 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 […]...
25. A young Jewish man excitedly tells his mother A 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 […]...
26. 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 […]...
27. Redneck wins lottery A 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 […]...
28. Значение идиомы let out [let out] {v.} 1a. To allow to go out or escape. The guard letthe prisoners out of jail to work in the garden. Mother won’t letus out when it rains. Compare: LET LOOSE. 1b. {informal} To make come out of the mouth; utter. A bee stung Charles. He letout a yell and ran home. Father […]...
29. 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 […]...
30. 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 […]...
31. 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 […]...
32. Winning the Lottery Daniela: 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 […]...
33. 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....
34. Перевод идиомы million dollar question, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....
35. Перевод слова china China – фарфор Перевод слова Eggshell china – тонкий фарфор china clay – фарфоровая глина, каолин china closet – буфет A punch bowl of Bow China. Кубок для пунша из боуского фарфора. These fine China cups damage easily. Эти тонкие фарфоровые чашки легко повредить. Broken China crunched under my feet. Осколки фарфора хрустели у меня […]...
36. Значение идиомы let loose [let loose] {v.} 1a. or [set loose] or [turn loose] To set free;loosen or give up your hold on. The farmer opened the gate and letthe bull loose in the pasture. They turned the balloon loose tolet it rise in the air. 1b. or [turn loose] To give freedom to do something; to allow to […]...
37. A youngster devoted an entire rainy indoors afternoon to a A youngster devoted an entire rainy indoors afternoon to a drawing he was doing with varicolored crayons. His mother finally looked over his shoulder, and, puzzled, asked “Who’s that you’re drawing, son?” The son answered, “God.” “Don’t be silly,” reproved the mother. “Nobody knows what God looks like.” Not even pausing in his task, the […]...
38. Mary was having an affair during the day while Mary was having an affair during the day while her husband, John, was at work. One day she was in bed with her boyfriend, Ralph, and she heard her husband’s car pull in the driveway. She yelled at Ralph: “Hurry! Grab your clothes and jump out the window my husband is home early!” Ralph looked […]...
39. Значение идиомы pride must take a pinch [pride must take a pinch] One must endure the minor pains andhardships one encounters while being made pretty. – A proverb. “Mother,” Sue cried, “stop pulling my hair!” “Just a moment, younglady,” the mother answered, while combing her hair. “Don’t you knowthat pride must take a pinch?”...
40. Значение идиомы break one’s neck [break one’s neck] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do all you possibly can; try your hardest. – Usually used with a limiting adverb or negative. John nearly broke his neck trying not to be late to school. Mother asked Mary to go to the store when she was free, but not to break her neck over […]...