Значение идиомы black sheep

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1. Значение идиомы wolf in sheep’s clothing[wolf in sheep’s clothing] {n. phr.} A person who pretends to begood but really is bad. Mrs. Martin trusted the lawyer until sherealized that he was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Mr. Black wasfooled by the salesman’s manners until he showed that he was really awolf in sheep’s clothing by selling Mr. Black a car ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова sheepSheep — овца, баран Перевод слова Sheep farm — овцеферма to tend a flock of sheep — пасти стадо овец a sheep among wolves — овечка среди волков A young Sheep is a lamb. Детеныш овцы — ягненок. Sheep are tended by a shepherd. Овец пасет пастух. The meat of the Sheep is mutton. Мясо ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы pot call the kettle black[pot call the kettle black] {informal} The person who iscriticizing someone else is as guilty as the person he accuses; thecharge is as true of the person who makes it as of the one he makes itagainst. When the commissioner accused the road builder of bribery, the contractor said the pot was calling the kettle ... Читать далее...
4. The Wolf in Sheep’s ClothingA Wolf found great difficulty in getting at the sheep owing to the vigilance of the shepherd and his dogs. But one day it found the skin of a sheep that had been flayed and thrown aside, so it put it on over its own pelt and strolled down among the sheep. The Lamb that ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод идиомы black and white / black or white, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: black and white / black or white Перевод: черно-белое, черное и белое, черное или белое; что-либо с четкой градацией — черное и белое, хорошее и плохое, да или нет, и т. п., без промежуточных градаций Пример: It’s not a simple black and white issue. Это сложный вопрос, на него нет однозначного ответа, да или ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы get a black eye[get a black eye] {v. phr.} 1. To receive a dark ring around theeye after being hit by someone’s fist or an object. In thefistfight Tom got a black eye from Pete. Sue got a black eye whenshe ran into a tree. 2. To have one’s character denigrated. Ourfirm received a black eye because of ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова unsatisfactoryUnsatisfactory — неудовлетворительный Перевод слова Unsatisfactory explanation — неудовлетворительное, невнятное объяснение unsatisfactory reply — неудовлетворительный ответ unsatisfactory results — неудовлетворительные результаты They were Unsatisfactory in their job performance. Они плохо выполняли свою работу. His mode of proof is precarious and Unsatisfactory. Его способ доказательства голословен и неудовлетворителен. Reception of TV programmes is Unsatisfactory in my ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы in the black[in the black] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In a successful orprofitable way; so as to make money. The big store was running inthe black. A business must stay in the black to keep on. Contrast: IN THE RED....
9. Значение идиомы black eye[black eye] {n.} 1. A dark area around one’s eye due to a hard blow during a fight, such as boxing. Mike Tyson sported a black eye after the big fight. 2. Discredit. Bob’s illegal actions will give a black eye to the popular movement he started....
10. Farmer Petrovich is whipping and slapping his sheepFarmer Petrovich is whipping and slapping his sheep when the local minister comes walking around the corner. The minister says, «My, Farmer Petrovich, you’re certainly giving that sheep a beating. You wouldn’t do that to your wife, would you?» The farmer says, «I would if she farted and jumped sideways every time I tried to ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы black-and-white[black-and-white] {adj.} Divided into only two sides that are either right or wrong or good or bad, with nothing in between; thinking or judging everything as either good or bad. Everything is black-and-white to Bill; if you’re not his friend, you are his enemy. The old man’s religion shows his black-and-white thinking; everything is either ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова blackBlack — черный Перевод слова Black cloth — черное сукно black races — черные расы on the black market — на черном рынке The ceiling Blackened. Потолок почернел. That’s a Black augury! Это дурное предзнаменование! He had a Black suit on. На нем был черный костюм. Примеры из жизни «Люди в черном» (Men in Black) ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод идиомы in the black, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in the black Перевод: финансово успешный, прибыльный (противоположное значение — In the red) Пример: Our company has been in the black for over three years now. Наша компания является прибыльной вот уже больше трех лет....
14. Значение идиомы black out[black out] {v.} 1. To darken by putting out or dimming lights, In some plays the stage is blacked out for a short time and the actors speak in darkness. In wartime, cities are blacked out to protect against bombing from planes. 2. To prevent or silence information or communication; refuse to give out truthful ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы give someone a black eye, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: give someone a black eye Перевод: 1. подбить глаз; 2. испортить репутацию. Пример: I bumped into the door and it gave me a black eye. Я ударился об дверь и поставил себе синяк под глазом....
16. Перевод идиомы in black and white, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in black and white Перевод: в письменной форме, в печатном виде Пример: I want to get the information in black and white before I go to the meeting. Я хочу распечатать эту информацию, прежде чем идти на собрание....
17. Two English sheep in a fieldTwo English sheep in a field. One says to the other «I’m not feeling very well» The other turns around and replies «Shut-the-f*ck-up, or you’ll get us all killed» Sent by paully...
18. Sheep Dog BraThe success of the «Wonder Bra» for under-endowed women, has encouraged the designers to come out with a bra for over-endowed women. It’s called the «Sheep Dog Bra»… It rounds them up and points them in the right direction....
19. Значение идиомы big cheese[big cheese] or [big gun] or [big shot] or [big wheel] or [big wig]{n.}, {slang} An important person; a leader; a high official; a person of high rank. Bill had been a big shot in high school. John wanted to be the big cheese in his club. Compare: WHOLE CHEESE....
20. Значение идиомы big top[big top] {n.} The main tent under which a circus gives its show; the circus and circus life. Lillian Leitzel was one of the great stars of the big top. The book tells of life under the big top....
21. Roles Within a FamilyLarissa: I’m really nervous about meeting your family. Vince: You don’t need to be. They’ll love you and you’ll Fit right in. Larissa: Okay, but I want to make sure I know everyone I’ll be meeting. Your Grandmother Celine is the Matriarch of the family and your Uncle Nick is the Black sheep of the ... Читать далее...
22. Пословица / поговорка the pot calls the kettle black — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: the pot calls the kettle black Перевод: горшок над котлом смеется, а оба черны; горшок котел сажей корил; оба хороши Пример: My friend always criticizes me for being late but that is like the pot calling the kettle black. He himself is the one who is usually late. Мой друг всегда осуждает ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы three-ring circus[three-ring circus] {n.} A scene of much confusion or activity. The street was a three-ring circus of cars, people, noise, andlights. It is a three-ring circus to watch that silly dog play....
24. This black guy is walking along a beach whenThis black guy is walking along a beach when he looks down a sees an antique lamp. Thinking that he’ll get enough money for another vial of crack, he takes the bottle home and starts to clean it. He starts rubbing the lamp, when all of a sudden a Jewish genie appears, and being a ... Читать далее...
25. A Mexican, a black, and a white guyA Mexican, a black, and a white guy are in a bar having a drink when a good-looking girl comes up to them and says «whoever can say liver and cheese in a sentence can have me». So the white guy says «I love liver and cheese.» she says «that’s not good enough.» The black ... Читать далее...
26. A young black boy goes into the kitchen where his mother is bakingA young black boy goes into the kitchen where his mother is baking. He puts his hands in the flour and coats his face with it. He looks at his mother and says «Look Momma, I’m a white boy.» His mother slaps him hard On the face and says «Boy, go show your Daddy.» The ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы to-be[to-be] {adj.} That is going to be; about to become. — Used afterthe noun it modifies. Bob kissed his bride-to-be. The principalof the high school greeted the high school students-to-be on theirlast day in junior high....
28. Фразовый глагол black out — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: black out Перевод: терять сознание, падать в обморок Пример: When he fell off the horse he blacked out. Когда он упал с лошади, он потерял сознание....
29. A black guy walks into a tavern with a parrotA black guy walks into a tavern with a parrot on his shoulder…the bartender looks up and says » where the hell did you get that thing? The Parrot replies » Over in Africa, there’s millions of them » !!!!...
30. Types of Students in SchoolCheech: Is this your old Yearbook? Boo: Yeah, I found it while cleaning out my closet. Cheech: Look at your picture! You look like you were an Honor roll student. Boo: Don’t be fooled. I was just an average student, not the Valedictorian, but not a Dropout either. Cheech: Who is that? She’s very pretty. ... Читать далее...
31. 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....
32. Dealing in the Black MarketJasinda: Was that your friend Mitch? Thomas: Yeah, he and I had lunch today to talk about some business opportunities. Jasinda: What Line of work Is he in? Thomas: Well, I guess you could say he’s in the Import/export business. Jasinda: Hmm…Why are you being so Shifty? Isn’t his business On the up and up? ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы make up[make up] {v.} 1. To make by putting things orparts together. A car is made up of many different parts. 2. Toinvent; think and say something that is new or not true. Jean makesup stories to amuse her little brother. 3a. To do or provide ; do or supply ; get back; regain; give back; ... Читать далее...
34. Describing Student AchievementJeannie: Everything okay? William: No, I just got off the phone with my daughter’s school and they’re not putting her in the Gifted and talented program. Jeannie: That’s disappointing, but wasn’t she Struggling in school last year? William: Her teachers were thinking of putting her in Remedial classes. Can you believe that? My daughter is ... Читать далее...
35. Leasing Business EquipmentOlena: We need To keep pace with changing technology, but how are we going To raise capital to upgrade our Equipment? Joel: I’m not sure. Maybe we can find a Supplier who will Extend credit to us. We can pay in Installments. Olena: That’ll be hard to do. No one wants to extend credit these ... Читать далее...
36. Naming your childThere was a woman who was pregnant with twins, and shortly before they were due, she had an accident and went into a coma. Her husband was away on business, and unable to be reached. While in the coma, she gave birth to her twins, and the only person around to name her children was ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод слова communityCommunity — община, сообщество Перевод слова The scientific community — научный мир community feeling — чувство принадлежности к данному сообществу community affairs — вопросы местного самоуправления He is a respectable member of the Community. Он уважаемый член общества. They hoped to join the NATO Community. Они надеялись вступить в блок НАТО. We know that Community ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы go Dutch[go Dutch] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go out for fun together buthave each person pay for himself. High school students often goDutch to basketball games. Sometimes boys and girls go Dutch ondates. The girl knew her boyfriend had little money, so sheoffered to go Dutch. Compare: DUTCH TREAT....
39. Значение идиомы high[high] See: COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, FLYING HIGH, GO THROUGH HELLAND HIGH WATER, HELL AND HIGH WATER, HIT THE HIGH SPOTS, LIVE HIGH OFFTHE HOG or EAT HIGH ON THE HOG, OFF ONE’S HIGH HORSE, ON TOP OF THEWORLD or SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD also SITTING ON HIGHCOTTON, RIDING HIGH....
40. Personal GroomingGiorgio: I’ll pick you up tonight at 7:00, okay? Anna: You’d better make it 8:00. I need time to get ready. Giorgio: You just need to go home, take a shower, and throw on some clothes. How much time do you need? Anna: You have no idea what a woman has to do to look ... Читать далее...