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1. Значение идиомы get down to brass tacks[get down to brass tacks] also [get down to cases] {v. phr.},{informal} To begin the most important work or business; get startedon the most important things to talk about or know. The men talkedabout little things and then got down to brass tacks. A busydoctor wants his patients to get down to brass tacks....
2. Перевод слова brassBrass — латунь, желтая медь; наглость Перевод слова Brass farthing — медный грош brass buckle — медная пряжка brass candlestick — медный подсвечник Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. Латунь — это сплав меди и цинка. I don’t know how she has the Brass to do it. Даже не знаю, как ей хватило ... Читать далее...
3. There is a guy from ARMY driving from West Point to the MeadowlandsThere’s a guy from ARMY driving from West Point to the Meadowlands, a guy from the NAVY was driving from Annapolis to the Meadowlands, and an Air Force guy who’s driving from McGwire in South Jerz to the Meadowlands just to watch the Jets. In the middle of the night with no other cars on ... Читать далее...
4. The Army Airborne major was used to harassmentThe Army Airborne major was used to harassment from Air Force fliers about crazy Army paratroopers jumping out of perfectly good aircraft. «Obviously the Air Force knows there’s no such thing as a ‘perfectly good aircraft,'» the irritated officer finally countered one afternoon, «because they pay you bastards four times as much to stay in ... Читать далее...
5. 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....
6. PianoQ: What do you get when you drop a piano down a mine shaft? A: A flat minor. Q: What do you get if you run over an army officer with a steam roller? A: A flat major. Q: What do you say to an army officer as you’re about to run him or her ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы big wheel[big wheel] {n.}, {informal} An influential or important person who has the power to do things and has connections in high places. Uncle Ferdinand is a big wheel in Washington; maybe he can help you with your problem....
8. Значение идиомы wheel and deal[wheel and deal] {v. phr.}, {slang} To make many big plans orschemes; especially with important people in government and business;in matters of money and influence; handle money or power for your ownadvantage; plan important matters in a smart or skillful way andsometimes in a tricky, or not strictly honest way. Mr. Smith made afortune by ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы big frog in a small pond[big frog in a small pond] {n. phr.}, {informal} An important person in a small place or position; someone who is respected and honored in a small company, school, or city; a leader in a small group. As company president, he had been a big frog in a small pond, but he was not so ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова armyArmy — армия Перевод слова Army brass — командующий армией to organize an army — создать армию to raise an army — собрать армию I was an Army brat. Я была армия, брат. The Army was disranked. Армия была дезорганизована. The Army surged forward Армия рванулась вперед. Интересные факты In the Army Now — семнадцатый ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова discussDiscuss — обсуждать, дискутировать Перевод слова To discuss measures — обсуждать меры to discuss a trip — говорить о поездке they were discussing me — они говорили обо мне We Discussed our household budget Мы обсудили наш семейный бюджет. What did you Discuss at breakfast? О чем вы говорили за завтраком? We never Discuss politics ... Читать далее...
12. Albert arrives at a party and introduces himself toAlbert arrives at a party and introduces himself to the first person he sees and asks, «What is your IQ?» to which the man answers, «241.» «That is wonderful!,» says Albert. «We will talk about the Grand Unification Theory and the mysteries of the Universe. We will have much to discuss!» Next Albert introduces himself ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод идиомы get down to business, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get down to business Перевод: перейти к делу Пример: When the meeting began everybody got down to business and began to discuss the important issues. Когда началось собрание все перешли к делу и начали обсуждать важные вопросы....
14. US Armed ForcesИз топика Вооруженные силы США вы узнаете о структуре американской армии, как государство обеспечивает своих военнослужащих, почему женщины стремятся наравне с мужчинами пройти военную службу и чем так привлекательна служба в армии для граждан США. The Armed Forces of the USA include the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The regular components ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы can of worms[can of worms] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A complex problem, or complicated situation. Let’s not get into big city politics — that’s a different can of worms. 2. A very restless, jittery person. Joe can’t sit still for a minute — he is a can of worms....
16. Значение идиомы hard-nosed[hard-nosed] {adj.}, {slang} Tough or rugged; very strict; not weakor soft; stubborn, especially in a fight or contest. Joe’s fatherwas a hard-nosed army officer who had seen service in two wars. Pete is a good boy; he plays hard-nosed football. Compare:HARD-BOILED....
17. Значение идиомы middleman[middleman] {n.} A person or small business standing in anintermediary position between two parties. A retail merchant is themiddleman between the factory and the consumer....
18. Значение идиомы blind spot[blind spot] {n.} 1. A place on the road that a driver cannot see in the rear view mirror. I couldn’t see that truck behind me, Officer, because it was in my blind spot. 2. A matter or topic a person refuses to discuss or accept. My uncle Ted has a real blind spot about ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы monkey business[monkey business] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Any unethical, illegitimate, or objectionable activity that is furtive or deceitful, e. g., undercover sexual advances, cheating, misuse of public funds, etc. There is a lot of monkey business going on in that firm; you’dbetter watch out who you deal with! 2. Comical or silly actions;goofing off. Come on ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы make a stand[make a stand] {v. phr.} 1. To take a firm position on an issue. He keeps talking about politics hut he never makes a stand for whathe believes in. 2. To take up a defensive position against the enemy. The retreating troops decided to make a stand by the river. Contrast: LAST DITCH, LAST STAND....
21. Значение идиомы hats off to[hats off to] or [one’s hat is off to] {truncated phr.}, {informal}Used to recognize and praise a job well-done. Hats off to anyonewho runs the twenty-six mile race. My hat is off to the chef whocreated this delicious meal. Compare: TAKE OFF ONE’S HAT TO....
22. Перевод слова positionPosition — положение, местонахождение, позиция Перевод слова Position data — координаты position buoy — указательный буй a high position in society — высокое положение в обществе He was appointed to the Position. Его назначили на эту должность. They are now leaning to our Position. Сейчас они склоняются на нашу сторону. The lever is in the ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы hat[hat] See: AT THE DROP OF A HAT, BRASS HAT, HANG ON TO YOUR HAT orHOLD ON TO YOUR HAT or HOLD YOUR HAT, HIGH-HAT, KEEP UNDER ONE’S HAT, OLD HAT, PULL OUT OF A HAT, TAKE OFF ONE’S HAT TO, TALK THROUGH ONE’SHAT, TEN-GALLON HAT, THROW ONE’S HAT IN THE RING....
24. Значение идиомы go to town[go to town] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To do something quickly or withgreat force or energy; work fast or hard. The boys went to town onthe old garage, and had it torn down before Father came home fromwork. While Sally was slowly washing the dishes, she rememberedshe had a date with Pete that evening; then ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы win over[win over] {v. phr.} To convert to one’s position or point of view. The Democrats offered him a high-level executive position and thusway won him over to their side....
26. Значение идиомы take to the cleaners[take to the cleaners] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To win all the moneyanother person has. Watch out if you play poker withJoe; he’ll take you to the cleaners. 2. To cheat a person out of hismoney and possessions by means of a crooked business transaction orother means of dishonest conduct. I’ll never forgive myself forbecoming ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы high camp[high camp] {n.}, {slang}, {show business} 1. Kitsch, orpretentious material in bad taste that is still liked by higher classaudiences. «The Potsdam Quartet» is a play full of high camp. 2.An exaggerated movie or theater scene that loses believability. Scarecrow and Mrs. King and Sledge Hammer are so full of high campthat no sensible people ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод слова navyNavy — военно-морской флот Перевод слова The Royal Navy — военно-морской флот Великобритании navy in the air — морская авиация Navy Regulations — военно-морской устав The two boys opted for the Navy. Оба парня выбрали военно-морской флот. Sex scandals sink US Navy’s reputation. Скандалы на сексуальной почве позорят военно-морской флот США. The country is defended ... Читать далее...
29. 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...
30. Значение идиомы take on faith[take on faith] {v. phr.} To lend credence to something due toone’s confidence in the source, rather than based on evidence. Oneshould never take on faith what one hears about Washington politics....
31. Misunderstanding termsOne reason the Services have trouble operating jointly is that they don’t speak the same language. For example, if you told Navy personnel to «secure a building,» they would turn off the lights and lock the doors. Army personnel would occupy the building so no one could enter. Marines would assault the building, capture it, ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы high-hat[high-hat ] {adj.}, {slang} Treating others as inferior; actingabove others. It was an expensive place to eat, and the customerswere likely to be a little high-hat. Jones acted high-hat towardanyone poorer than he....
33. Значение идиомы high-handed[high-handed] {adj.} Depending on force rather than right; bossy;dictatorial. With high-handed daring, John helped himself to thebest food on the table. Mr. Smith was a high-handed tyrant in hisoffice....
34. Перевод слова politicsPolitics — политика Перевод слова To be engaged in politics — заниматься политикой to go into politics — посвятить себя политической деятельности to play politics — вести политическую игру Politics doesn’t interest me. Политика меня не интересует. He was a failure in Politics. Он был неудачником в политике She abhors Politics. Она питает отвращение к ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы swear in[swear in] or [swear into] {v.} To have a person swear or promiseto do his duty as a member or an officer of an organization, government department, or similar group. — «Swear into» is used whenthe name of the group is given. Mary and Ann will be sworn into theclub tonight. Fred was sworn in ... Читать далее...
36. Touring WashingtonA blonde was visiting Washington, DC for the first time. She wanted to see the Capitol building. Unfortunately, she couldn’t find it, so she asked a police officer for directions, «Excuse me, officer, how do I get to the Capitol building?» The officer replied, «Wait here at this bus stop for the number 54 bus. ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы hand in glove[hand in glove] or [hand and glove] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Veryclose or friendly; working together; in very close agreement orcooperation, especially for bad purposes. The Navy and the CoastGuard work hand and glove, especially in war time. Judges andothers in high office sometimes are hand in glove with gangsters tocheat and steal....
38. 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....
39. Getting MuggedVanessa: Stop thief! Police Officer: What happened? Vanessa: I just got Mugged. That guy stole my Purse, Jewelry, camera – all of my Valuables! Police Officer: Were you wearing Flashy jewelry and carrying an expensive camera? Those are big Enticements for muggers. Vanessa: I didn’t have anything on that was flashy and I was Minding ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы main squeeze[main squeeze] {n.}, {slang} 1. The top ranking person in anorganization or in a neighborhood; an important person, such as one’sboss. Mr. Bronchard is the main squeeze in this office. 2. The topperson in charge of an illegal operation, such as drug sales, etc. Before we can clean up this part of town, we must ... Читать далее...