Значение идиомы blowout

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1. Перевод слова graduation Graduation – окончание учебного заведения Перевод слова What shall you do after graduation? – что вы собираетесь делать после окончания? graduation gift – подарок к окончанию учебного заведения to quit the University a month short of graduation – бросить университет за месяц до окончания She found a job soon after Graduation. Она нашла работу сразу […]...
2. Перевод слова explosion Explosion – взрыв, вспышка Перевод слова Demographic explosion – демографический взрыв confined explosion – взрыв в замкнутом объеме explosion welding – сварка взрывом A spark triggered the Explosion. Искра вызвала взрыв. The Explosion blew the door open. Взрывной волной вынесло дверь. He had been blinded in an Explosion. Он был ослеплен вспышкой....
3. Значение идиомы blow up [blow up] {v.} 1a. To break or destroy or to be destroyed by explosion. He blew up the plane by means of a concealed bomb. The fireworks factory blew up when something went wrong in an electric switch. 1b. {informal} To explode with anger or strong feeling; lose control of yourself. When Father bent the […]...
4. Значение идиомы old college try [old college try] {n. phr.} An attempt to win a favor from anotherby mentioning the fact that one had gone to the same college oruniversity as the party from whom the favor is requested. Since heneeded a job, he decided to use the old college try when he contactedJerry, but it didn’t work. Compare: OLD […]...
5. Перевод слова tire Tire – уставать, пресыщаться; шина Перевод слова Cross-country tire – шина повышенной проходимости tire deflation – спуск шины he tires very soon – он быстро утомляется to tire of the company – потерять интерес к этому обществу You will never Tire of looking at it. Тебе никогда не надоест смотреть на это. I punctured the […]...
6. Значение идиомы touch off [touch off] {v.} 1. To cause to fire or explode by lighting thepriming or the fuse. The boy touched off a firecracker. Compare:SET OFF. 2. To start something as if by lighting a fuse. Thecoach’s resignation touched off a quarrel. Compare: SET OFF....
7. Перевод идиомы have a short fuse, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: have a short fuse Перевод: быть вспыльчивым, легко выходить из себя Пример: Watch your tongue – he’s got a very short fuse. Следи что говоришь – он легко выходит из себя....
8. Значение идиомы cow college [cow college] {n.}, {slang} 1. An agricultural college; a school where farming is studied. A new, bigger kind of apple is being grown at the cow college. 2. A new or rural college not thought to be as good as older or city colleges. John wanted to go to a big college in New York […]...
9. Значение идиомы in absentia [in absentia] {adv. phr.}, {formal} When the person is absent. – Used in graduation exercises when presenting diplomas to an absentstudent or during a court case. On Commencement Day, Joe was sickin bed and the college gave him his bachelor’s degree in absentia....
10. Значение идиомы blow a fuse [blow a fuse] or [blow a gasket] or [blow one’s top] or [blow one’s stack] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become extremely angry; express rage in hot words. When Mr. McCarthy’s son got married against his wishes, he blew a fuse. When the umpire called Joe out at first, Joe blew his top and was sent […]...
11. Значение идиомы higher education [higher education] {n.} Schooling after graduation from highschool, especially in a college or university. Tom plans to get hishigher education at the state university....
12. Значение идиомы scratch the surface [scratch the surface] {v. phr.} To learn or understand very littleabout something. – Usually used with a limiting adverb. We thought we understood Africa but when we made a tripthere we found we had only scratched the surface. High schoolstudents have only scratched the surface of their subjects, and evenafter college graduation, they still find […]...
13. Значение идиомы bubble trouble [bubble trouble] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon} Tire trouble, flat tire. The eighteen wheeler ahead of me seems to have bubble trouble....
14. Значение идиомы bore to tears [bore to tears] {v. phr.} To fill with tired dislike; tire by dullness or the same old thing bore. The party was dull and Roger showed plainly that he was bored to tears. Mary loved cooking, but sewing bores her to tears....
15. Having a Wild Party Paula: Okay, let’s get this party started! Mitch: I really don’t think having a party is such a good idea. We’re supposed to be House-sitting, and I’m sure the Abrams wouldn’t want their house used for a big Blowout. Paula: Ignorance is bliss. They’ll never know. Stop being such a Goody two-shoes and help me […]...
16. Значение идиомы lump in one’s throat [lump in one’s throat] {n. phr.} A feeling so strong that you almost sob. John’s mother had a lump in herthroat at his college graduation. All during her husband’sfuneral, Aunt May had a lump in her throat. The bride’s mother hada lump in her throat....
17. Значение идиомы devil of it [devil of it] or [heck of it] {n. phr.} 1. The worst or most unlucky thing about a trouble or accident; the part that is most regrettable. Andy lost his notebook, and the devil of it was that the notebook contained all his homework for the coming week. When I had a flat tire, the […]...
18. Getting a Flat Tire Jaloliddin: What is that Thumping noise? Minisa: I don’t hear anything. Jaloliddin: I think you have a Flat tire. Minisa: The left Rear tire has a slow Leak, but I just Inflated it the last time I was at the Gas station, so I’m sure it’s fine. Jaloliddin: No, really, I think you need To […]...
19. Перевод идиомы in tune with someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in tune with someone or something Перевод: гармонировать, ладить, находиться в согласии с кем-либо, чем-либо, соответствовать кому-либо, чему-либо (обычно употребляется с глаголами Be и Get) Пример: We have been in tune with each other ever since we met at our high school graduation party. Мы ладим друг с другом с тех пор, как встретились […]...
20. Значение идиомы throw a party [throw a party] {v. phr.}, {informal} To hold a party; have aparty. The club is throwing a party in the high school gym Saturdaynight. The Seniors threw a masquerade party on Halloween....
21. There was a costume party at a mental hospital There was a costume party at a mental hospital; the theme of the party was “war”. The first person comes up onto the stage and says, “I’m an atomic bomb.” He gets his applause and steps down. The second person comes up and says, “I’m a hydrogen bomb.” Again, there’s applause and he steps down. […]...
22. Значение идиомы hen party [hen party] {n. phr.}, {informal} A party to which only women orgirls are invited. The sorority gave a hen party for its members. Contrast: STAG PARTY. See: GO STAG....
23. Перевод слова huge Huge – громадный, гигантский Перевод слова Huge eater – обжора huge sleeper – соня huge difference – колоссальное различие huge debts – огромные долги The new system has made a Huge difference. Новая система – совсем другое дело. My dad’s got a Huge record collection. У моего папы огромная коллекция аудиозаписей. There is a Huge […]...
24. Значение идиомы top [top] See: AT THE TOP OF ONE’S VOICE, BIG TOP, BLOW A FUSE or BLOWONE’S TOP, HARD-TOP, OFF THE TOP OF ONE’S HEAD, ON TOP, ON TOP OF, ONTOP OF THE WORLD, OVER THE TOP....
25. College cafeteria joke Seven friends once pulled this at my college cafeteria. One put a hot water bottle filled with pea soup down his chest; he sat at the head of a table, with the other six friends sitting along the sides. When the cafeteria was pretty full of people, he made a loud noise (to attract attention), […]...
26. Bar Hopping A Bunch of my old college friends Came into town for a few days and we went out last night Bar hopping until Closing time. We started around 9 p. m. and Were on our third bar when we Closed it down. Some of us were Starving and the rest of us were Peckish so […]...
27. Значение идиомы College Boards [College Boards] {n.} A set of examinations given to test a student’s readiness and ability for college. John got a high score on his College Boards. College Boards test both what a student has learned and his ability to learn....
28. The limousine was taking the beautiful raven-haired model The limousine was taking the beautiful raven-haired model to the airport. Halfway there, the front tire went flat. The model said, “Driver, I don’t have time to wait for road service. Can you change it yourself?” The driver said, “Sure.” He got out of the car and proceeded to change the tire, but couldn’t get […]...
29. Значение идиомы go stag [go stag] {v. phr.} 1. To go to a dance or party without acompanion of the opposite sex. When Sally turned him down, Tomdecided to go stag to the college prom. 2. To participate in a partyfor men only. Mrs. Smith’s husband frequently goes stag, leavingher at home....
30. Students miss a final Introductory Chemistry was taught at Duke University for many years by professor Bonk. One year, two guys took the class and did pretty well on all the quizzes and mid-terms – so much so that going into the final, they each had a solid A. These two friends were so confident going into the final […]...
31. What marketing is Now I understand what marketing is: You are at a party and you see a very pretty girl. You approach her and tell her: “I am very good in bed”. That is Direct Marketing. You are at a party with a group of friends and you see a very pretty girl. One of your friends […]...
32. Значение идиомы cut and run [cut and run] {v.}, {informal} To abandon an unfavorable situation. When the price of coffee dropped sharply many investors wanted to cut and run....
33. Marriage counseling A husband and wife were at a party chatting with some friends when the subject of marriage counseling came up. “Oh, we’ll never need that. My wife and I have a great relationship,” the husband explained. “She was a communications major in college and I majored in theatre arts.” He continued, “She communicates well and […]...
34. Значение идиомы get-together [get-together] {n.} A party; a gathering. I hate to break upthis nice get-together but we must leave. We manage to have aget-together with our old friends once or twice a year....
35. Bonkistry Introductory Chemistry at Duke has been taught for about a zillion years by Professor Bonk (really), and his course is semi-affectionately known as “Bonkistry.” He has been around forever, so I wouldn’t put it past him to come up with something like this. Anyway, one year there were these two guys who were taking Chemistry […]...
36. Перевод слова college College – колледж Перевод слова College diploma – диплом об окончании колледжа college graduate – выпускник колледжа the cloistered atmosphere of a small college – замкнутая атмосфера маленького колледжа He studied film in College. Он изучал кино в колледже. I started College last week. Я поступил в колледж на прошлой неделе. We met each other […]...
37. Значение идиомы break with [break with] {v.} To separate yourself from; end membership in; stop friendly association with. He broke with the Democratic party on the question of civil rights. He had broken with some friends who had changed in their ideas....
38. Значение идиомы bosom friend [bosom friend] {n. phr.} A very close friend; an old buddy with whom one has a confidential relationship. Sue and Jane have been bosom friends since their college days....
39. Значение идиомы bawl out [bawl out] {v.}, {informal} To reprove in a loud or rough voice; rebuke sharply; scold. The teacher bawled us out for not handing in our homework. Compare: HAUL OVER THE COALS, LIGHT INTO, TELL A THING OR TWO....
40. Значение идиомы blind date [blind date] {n.} An engagement or date arranged by friends for people who have not previously known one another. A blind date can be a huge success, or a big disappointment....