Значение идиомы be up to something

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1. Перевод слова delegation Delegation – делегация Перевод слова On a delegation – в составе делегации official delegation – официальная делегация delegation of authority – передача прав и ответственности подчиненному He’s been chosen to lead the Delegation to the conference. Он избран, чтобы возглавить делегацию на конференции. He addressed the members of the Delegation with a formal greeting. Он […]...
2. Значение идиомы start something [start something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble; cause aquarrel or fight. John is always starting something. Jack likesto play tricks on the other boys to start something. Compare: MAKESOMETHING OF....
3. Перевод слова tendency Tendency – тенденция, склонность Перевод слова Connatural tendency – врожденная наклонность tendency to criminality – склонность к совершению преступлений emergence of a tendency – появление тенденции The Tendency still persists. Эта тенденция все еще сохраняется. He has a Tendency to oversell himself. У него есть склонность перехваливать себя. She suffers from a Tendency to talk […]...
4. Значение идиомы jack up [jack up] {v.} 1. To lift with a jack. The man jacked up his carto fit a flat tire. 2. {informal} To make higher; raise. Just before Christmas, some stores jack up their prices....
5. Значение идиомы pipe up [pipe up] {v.}, {informal} To speak up; to be heard. Mary is soshy, everyone was surprised when she piped up with a complaint at theclub meeting. Everyone was afraid to talk to the police, but asmall child piped up....
6. Значение идиомы ground floor [ground floor] {n.} 1. First floor of a house or building. Mrs. Turner has an apartment on the ground floor. 2. {informal} The firstor best chance, especially in a business. That man got rich becausehe got in on the ground floor of the television business....
7. 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 […]...
8. Значение идиомы take to task [take to task] {v. phr.} To reprove or scold for a fault or error. He took his wife to task for her foolish wastefulness. Theprincipal took Bill to task for breaking the window....
9. Значение идиомы afraid of one’s shadow [afraid of one’s shadow] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Scared of small or imaginary things; very easily frightened; jumpy; nervous. Mrs. Smith won’t stay alone in her house at night; she is afraid of her own shadow. Johnny cries whenever he must say hello to an adult; he is afraid of his own shadow....
10. Значение идиомы trick of the trade [trick of the trade] {n. phr.}, {usually in plural}, {informal} 1.A piece of expert knowledge; a smart, quick, or skillful way ofworking at a trade or job. Mr. Olson spent years learning thetricks of the trade as a carpenter. Any one can learn how to hangwallpaper, but only an expert can show you the tricks […]...
11. Moscow (9) One of the world’s greatest cities, Moscow (Moskva) is the capital of Russia. Since it was first mentioned in chronicles of 1147, Moscow has played a vital role in Russian history; indeed, the history of the city and of the Russian nation are closely interlinked. Today Moscow is not only the political centre of Russia […]...
12. Значение идиомы cliffdweller [cliffdweller] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A city person who lives on a very high floor in an apartment building. Joe and Nancy have become cliffdwellers – they moved up to the 30th floor....
13. Значение идиомы before one can say Jack Robinson [before one can say Jack Robinson] {adv. cl.}, {informal} Very quickly; suddenly. – An overused phrase. Before I could say Jack Robinson, the boy was gone. Compare: IN A FLASH, RIGHT AWAY....
14. Значение идиомы get down to business [get down to business] or [work] {v. phr.} To start being serious;begin to face a problem to be solved, or a task to be accomplished. Gentlemen, I’m afraid the party is over and we must get down tobusiness....
15. Значение идиомы mop the floor with [mop the floor with] or [mop up the floor with] or [wipe the floorwith] or [wipe up the floor with] {v. phr.}, {slang} To defeat veryclearly or quickly; to beat badly. The bully threatened to mop upthe floor with Billy. Our team wiped the floor with the visitingteam....
16. Перевод идиомы bag of tricks, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: bag of tricks Перевод: набор особых методов, способов Пример: The teacher has a bag of tricks to keep her students occupied. Учительница знает несколько способов занять своих учеников....
17. Значение идиомы you can’t teach an old dog new tricks [you can’t teach an old dog new tricks] It is very hard or almostimpossible to train an older person to acquire some new skill. – Aproverb. You’ll never teach your grandfather how to do his incometax on a personal computer. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks....
18. Перевод слова meeting Meeting – собрание, совещание Перевод слова To fix a time for the meeting – назначить время встречи informal meeting – неофициальная встреча meeting point – место встречи Is the Meeting over yet? Собрание уже закончилось? It was a raucous Meeting. Заседание прошло бурно. The Meeting will be brief. Совещание будет кратким. Происхождение слова meeting Образовано […]...
19. Перевод слова task Task – задача, задание, обязанность; ставить задачу Перевод слова To estop the task – прекратить работу exacting task – трудная задача forbidding task – “грязная” работа You must not Task me too high. Вы не должны требовать от меня слишком многого. You have to complete this Task inside a week. Ты должен закончить это задание […]...
20. Перевод идиомы play tricks on someone, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: play tricks on someone Перевод: обманывать, запутывать, вводить в заблуждение кого-либо Пример: The little boy liked to play tricks on his friends. Маленькому мальчику нравится вводить своих друзей в заблуждение....
21. Extreme Sports Celeste: I’m so glad it’s Friday. Are you doing anything this weekend? Ryan: I’m going Snowboarding with James. Celeste: Didn’t you guys go Bungee jumping last weekend? Ryan: Yeah, and we plan to go Cave diving in a couple of weeks. Celeste: I didn’t know you were into Extreme sports. I guess it’s a big […]...
22. Значение идиомы wet behind the ears [wet behind the ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not experienced; notknowing how to do something; new in a job or place. The new studentis still wet behind the ears; he has not yet learned the tricks thatthe boys play on each other. Compare: DRY BEHIND THE EARS....
23. Значение идиомы walk the floor [walk the floor] {v. phr.} To walk one direction and then the otheracross the floor, again and again; pace. Mr. Black walked thefloor, trying to reach a decision. The sick baby had his motherwalking the floor all night. Mrs. Black’s toothache hurt so muchthat she got up and walked the floor....
24. Значение идиомы lie down on the job [lie down on the job] {v. phr.}, {informal} To purposely fail to doyour job; neglect a task; loaf. Bill isn’t trying to learn hislessons. He is lying down on the job. If you lie down on your job, you will lose it....
25. Перевод слова afraid Afraid – испуганный, боящийся Перевод слова To be afraid of smth. – бояться чего-л. to make afraid – пугать to be half afraid – опасаться Don’t be Afraid to ask for help. Не бойтесь просить о помощи. I’m Afraid you’re wrong. Я боюсь, что вы неправы. I’m Afraid I’ve overdone the vegetables. Кажется, я переварил […]...
26. Moscow (3) Moscow is the capital of Russia. It is the seat of the highest bodies of state authority. Moscow was founded in 1147 by Yuri Dolgoruky. In the 15th century Moscow became the capital of Russian state. With the transfer of Russia’s capital to St. Petersburg in 1712, it became the country’s second capital. In 1918 […]...
27. Значение идиомы catch on [catch on] {v.}, {informal} 1. To understand; learn about. – Often used with “to”. You’ll catch on to the job after you’ve been here awhile. Don’t play any tricks on Joe. When he catches on, he will beat you. 2. To become popular; be done or used by many people. The song caught on and […]...
28. Значение идиомы turn on [turn on] {v.} 1. To start by turning a knob or handle or working aswitch; cause to be on. Jack turned on the water. Who turnedthe lights on? 2. {informal} To put forth or succeed with as easilyas turning on water. She really turns on the charm when that newboy is around. 3. To attack. […]...
29. Moscow Moscow is the capital of Russia, its political, economic and cultural center. It was founded 8 centuries ago by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky. Historians have accepted the year of 1147 as the start of Moscow’s history. Gradually the city became more and more powerful. In the 13th century Moscow was the center of the struggle of […]...
30. My School (2) В топике Моя школа (2) я расскажу о школе в Москве, которую я только что окончил. Это специализированная, очень хорошо оборудованная школа-лицей. Мы много занимались и в школе, и дома, и у нас был хор и литературный клуб. В школе было много предметов, но самые мои любимые – русский, английский и история. Все эти предметы […]...
31. Значение идиомы and all [and all] {informal} And whatever goes with it; and all that means. We don’t go out much nowadays, with the new baby and all. Jack’s employer provided the tools and all....
32. Значение идиомы feel up to something [feel up to something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To feel adequatelyknowledgeable, strong, or equipped to handle a given task. Do youfeel up to jogging a mile a day with me? Contrast: BE UP TOSOMETHING....
33. Mikhail Lomonosov (2) Mikhail Lomonosov was born in 1711 in Archangelsk province. His father was a fisher and young Mikhail liked to help him. He always strove for knowledge and liked reading books. As he was 19 years old, he decided to study in Moscow. He went there on foot. In Moscow he entered the Slavic-Greek-Latin Academy. After […]...
34. Значение идиомы high jinks [high jinks] {n. phr.}, {informal} Noisy or rough gaiety; wildplay; tricks. The sailors were on shore leave, and high jinks wereto be expected. The high school seniors engaged in high jinksafter commencement....
35. Значение идиомы break the ice [break the ice] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To conquer the first difficulties in starting a conversation, getting a party going, or making an acquaintance. To break the ice Ted spoke of his interest in mountain climbing, and they soon had a conversation going. Some people use an unusual thing, such as an unusual piece of […]...
36. The History of Moscow In 1147, when Moscow was mentioned in Russian history for the first time, it was a part of the principality of Suzdal’; the date of its foundation is unknown. The little village developed into a sprawling city and in 1295 it became the capital of the newly established principality of Moscow. Growth was especially rapid […]...
37. Jack goes to the doctor and says Jack goes to the doctor and says “Doc I’m having trouble getting my penis erect, can you help me?” After a complete examination the doctor tells Jack, “Well the problem is that the muscles around the base of your penis are damaged. There’s really nothing I can do for you unless you’re willing to try […]...
38. Как сделать обобщение Обобщение с большим оттенком согласия Tend to I Tend to agree with you. Я почти всегда с тобой соглашаюсь. I Tend to go to bed early in winter. Обычно я рано ложусь спать зимой. Have a tendency to The English Have a tendency to drink tea, not coffee. Англичане, как правило, пьют чай, а не […]...
39. Stop redundancy The Committee for the Reduction of Redundancy and the Antiproliferation of Repetition has decided not to meet until they have their first meeting and thus will not be meeting until the first time. Their Pre-meeting Statement wanted to make this clear before they had their first meeting, so that it would not be unor confusing. […]...
40. Moscow (8) Moscow was first mentioned in the records dated back to the year 1147. Thus, Prince Yuri Dolgoruky founded it more than eight centuries ago. Historians have accepted the year 1147 as the start of Moscow’s history. As for me, all the people who have come to Moscow should see the Kremlin and Red Square. The […]...