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1. Значение идиомы close its doors[close its doors] {v. phr.} 1. To keep someone or something from entering or joining; become closed. The club has closed its doors to new members. 2. To fail as a business; go bankrupt. The fire was so damaging that the store had to close its doors. Business was so poor that we had to ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова bankruptBankrupt — банкрот Перевод слова To declare oneself bankrupt — объявить себя банкротом to go bankrupt — обанкротиться bankrupt professional career — загубленная профессиональная карьера His losses Bankrupted the firm. Его убытки привели фирму к банкротству. The company went Bankrupt last year. Компания обанкротилась в прошлом году. Several risky deals Bankrupted the company. Несколько рискованных ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы from rags to riches[from rags to riches] {adv. phr.} Suddenly making a fortune;becoming rich overnight. The Smiths went from rags to riches whenthey unexpectedly won the lottery....
4. A Jewish man has just won the lottery and invitesA Jewish man has just won the lottery and invites his family to a dinner. He then stands up to thank everyone. «First I must thank my beautiful wife for her help and support, then I want to thank my children, and the lottery commission.» «Then I would like to thank Adolf Hitler». Suddenly everyone ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы close up shop[close up shop] {v. phr.} 1. To shut a store at the end of a day’s business, also, to end a business. The grocer closes up shop at 5 o’clock. After 15 years in business at the same spot, the garage closed up shop. 2. {informal} To stop some activity; finish what you are doing. ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы save the day[save the day] {v. phr.} To bring about victory or success, especially when defeat is likely. The forest fire was nearly out ofcontrol when suddenly it rained heavily and saved the day. Theteam was behind, but at the last minute Sam saved the day with atouchdown....
7. Types of Business EntitiesRon: I’m only your Tax accountant, but let me give you a piece of advice. If you’re planning to start a business, you’ll want to carefully consider what type of Business entity you want to do business under. Marcela: Is that important? My parents ran a Mom-and-pop store for 40 years and they never had ... Читать далее...
8. A wife comes home unexpectedly one day and finds her husbandA wife comes home unexpectedly one day and finds her husband in bed with a lady midget. Upset and furious over his actions, the woman screams, «You promised me two weeks ago that you would never cheat on me again!» Trying his best to calm her down, the husband turns to his wife and says, ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы save one’s neck[save one’s neck] or [save one’s skin] {v. phr.}, {slang} To savefrom danger or trouble. The fighter planes saved our skins whilethe army was landing from the ships. Betty saved Tim’s neck bytyping his report for him; without her help he could not have finishedon time....
10. Значение идиомы louse up[louse up] {v.}, {slang} To throw into confusion; make a mess of;spoil; ruin. When the man who was considering John’s house heardthat the basement was wet, that was enough to louse up the sale. Fred’s failure in business not only lost him his business but lousedhim up with his wife. The rain loused up the ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы close-knit[close-knit] {adj.} Closely joined together by ties of love, friendship, or common interest; close. The Joneses are a close-knit family. The three boys are always together. They form a very close-knit group....
12. Значение идиомы close at hand[close at hand] {adj. phr.} Handy; close by; within one’s range. My calendar isn’t close at hand, so I can’t tell you whether we can come next week or not. I always keep my pencils and erasers close at hand when I work on a draft proposal....
13. Значение идиомы close-up[close-up] {n.} A photograph, motion picture, or video camera shot taken at very close range. Directors of movies frequently show close-ups of the main characters....
14. Значение идиомы too close for comfort[too close for comfort] {adj. phr.} Perilously near. When the sniper’s bullet hit the road the journalistexclaimed, «Gosh, that was too close for comfort!» Compare: CLOSECALL, CLOSE SHAVE....
15. Значение идиомы out of nowhere[out of nowhere] {adv. phr.} Without having been seen before;suddenly and unexpectedly. Mr. Jones was driving too fast on theexpress highway when a police patrol car appeared out of nowhere andstopped him. Syn.: OUT OF THE BLUE....
16. Значение идиомы blow in[blow in] {v.}, {slang} To arrive unexpectedly or in a carefree way. The house was already full of guests when Bill blew in. Compare SHOW UP....
17. Значение идиомы close to home[close to home] {adv. phr.} Too near to someone’s personal feelings, wishes, or interests. When John made fun of Bob’s way of walking, he struck close to home. When the preacher spoke about prejudice, some people felt he had come too close to home....
18. Значение идиомы the business[the business] {n.}, {slang} — Usually used with «give» or «get».1. All that you are able to do; greatest effort. Johnny gave thetryouts the business but he failed to make the team. 2. The most harmpossible; the greatest damage or hurt. Fred got the business whenTom caught him with his bicycle. 3. A harsh scolding. ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы on die money[on die money] {adv. phr.} Exactly right; exactly accurate. Algernon won the lottery; the numbers he picked were right on themoney. Compare: ON THE NOSE....
20. The guide to wife translationsThe wife says: You want The wife means: You want The wife says: We need The wife means: I want The wife says: It’s your decision The wife means: The correct decision should be obvious The wife says: Do what you want The wife means: You’ll pay for this later The wife says: We need ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы spring on one[spring on one] {v. phr.} To approach someone unexpectedly with anunpleasant idea or project. Our firm was merely six weeks old whenthey sprang the news on me that I had to go to Algiers to open a newbranch there....
22. Значение идиомы put-on[put-on] {n.} An act of teasing; the playing of a practical joke onsomeone. Eric didn’t realize that it was a put-on when his friendsphoned him that he won the lottery....
23. Mr. Greenberg was an illiterate immigrantMr. Greenberg was an illiterate immigrant, but he worked hard, saved his pennies, and started a small business. It did well, and soon he had enough money to send for the wife and children. The work kept him very busy, so he never had time to learn to write, but the bank was happy to ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы let drop[let drop] {v. phr.} 1. To cease to talk about; set aside; forget. This is such an unpleasant subject that I suggest we let it dropfor a few days. 2. To disclose; hint. He unexpectedly let dropthat he was resigning and joining another firm....
25. Значение идиомы have no business[have no business] {v. phr.} To have no right or reason. Jackhad no business saying those nasty things about Dick. Vern’smother told him he had no business going swimming that day....
26. Значение идиомы close call[close call] or [shave] {n. phr.} A narrow escape. That sure was a close call when that truck came near us from the right! When Tim fell off his bicycle in front of a bus, it was a very close shave....
27. Пословица / поговорка a penny saved is a penny earned / a penny saved is a penny gained — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: a penny saved is a penny earned / a penny saved is a penny gained Перевод: не истратил пенни — значит, заработал Пример: A penny saved is a penny earned and it is just as important to be careful spending money as it is to earn money. Не истратить пенни почти то ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы blow into[blow into] {v.}, {slang} To arrive at unexpectedly or in a carefree way. Bill blows into college at the last minute after every vacation. Why Tom, when did you blow into town?...
29. Значение идиомы do the business[do the business] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do what is needed or wanted; get the job done; take proper action. The boys had trouble in rolling the stone, but four of them did the business. When the little boy cut his finger a bandage did the business....
30. Значение идиомы at one’s elbow[at one’s elbow] {adv. phr.} Close beside you; nearby. The President rode in an open car with his wife at his elbow. Mary practiced for several years to become a champion swimmer and her mother was always at her elbow to help her. Contrast: BREATHE DOWN ONE’S NECK....
31. Значение идиомы close ranks[close ranks] {v. phr.} 1. To come close together in a line especially for fighting. The soldiers closed ranks and kept the enemy away from the bridge. 2. To stop quarreling and work together; unite and fight together. The Democrats and Republicans closed ranks to win the war. The leader asked the people to close ... Читать далее...
32. Ed and Ted met for the first time in twenty yearsEd and Ted met for the first time in twenty years. «So, how’s life been for you?» Ed asked. «Not too good,» Ted replied. «My first wife died of cancer, my second wife turned out to be a lesbian and ran off with another woman and took all our savings, my son’s in prison for ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы red-letter day[red-letter day] {n. phr.} A holiday; memorable day. The Fourth of July is a red-letterday. It was a red-letter day for Felix, when he won the lottery....
34. 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.»...
35. Значение идиомы catch sight of[catch sight of] {v. phr.} To see suddenly or unexpectedly. Allan caught sight of a kingbird in a maple tree. Contrast: LOSE SIGHT OF....
36. Значение идиомы crop up[crop up] {v.} To come without warning; appear or happen unexpectedly. Problems cropped up almost every day when Mr. Reed was building his TV station. Serious trouble cropped up just when Martin thought the problem of his college education was solved. Compare: TURN UP....
37. Значение идиомы pull the rug out from under[pull the rug out from under] {v. phr.}, {informal} To withdrawsupport unexpectedly from; to spoil the plans of. Bill thought hewould be elected, but his friends pulled the rug out from under himand voted for Vin. We were planning a vacation, but the baby’sillness pulled the rug out from under us....
38. Значение идиомы popup[popup] {v.} 1. or [bob up] To appear suddenly or unexpectedly;show up; come out. Just when the coach thought he had everythingunder control, a new problem bobbed up. After no one had heardfrom him for years, John popped up in town again. 2. To hit a pop flyin baseball. Jim popped the pitch up....
39. Значение идиомы bring to a close[bring to a close] {v. phr.} To terminate; cause to end. The meeting was brought to an abrupt close when the speaker collapsed with a heart attack....
40. Значение идиомы mean business[mean business] {v. phr.}, {informal} To decide strongly to do whatyou plan to do; really mean it; be serious. The boss said he wouldfire us if we didn’t work harder and he means business. When shewent to college to study, she meant business. He just liked thecompany of the other girls he dated, but this ... Читать далее...