Значение идиомы bull session

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1. Значение идиомы gross-out session[gross-out session] {n.}, {slang}, {avoidable} A verbal contestbetween teen-agers in which the object of the game is to see who canbe more disgusting or vulgar than anybody else. When Jim got homehe found his two teen-age sons engaged in a gross-out session; hebawled them out and cut their weekly allowance....
2. Значение идиомы take the bull by the horns[take the bull by the horns] {v. phr.}, {informal} To take definiteaction and not care about risks; act bravely in a difficulty. Hedecided to take the bull by the horns and demand a raise in salaryeven though it might cost him his job. Compare: TAKE THE BIT IN ONE’SMOUTH, TAKE THE LAW INTO ONE’S OWN ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы bull in a china shop[bull in a china shop] {n. phr.} A rough or clumsy person who says or does something to anger others or upset plans; a tactless person. We were talking politely and carefully with the teacher about a class party, but John came in like a bull in a china shop and his rough talk made ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова bullBull — бык, буйвол Перевод слова Elephant bull — слон-самец raging bull — свирепый бык bull calf — бычок, глупец, простофиля He was treed by a Bull. Бык загнал его на дерево. The Bull bellowed Бык взревел. He was attacked and gored by a Bull. На него напал бык и а забодал его. Примеры из ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы hit the bull’s-eye[hit the bull’s-eye] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go to the importantpart of the matter; reach the main question. John hit thebull’s-eye when he said the big question was one of simple honesty....
6. Значение идиомы cock-and-bull story[cock-and-bull story] {n. phr.} An exaggerated or unbelievable story. «Stop feeding me such cock-and-bull stories,» the detective said to the suspect....
7. Перевод идиомы take the bull by the horns, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take the bull by the horns Перевод: взять быка за рога; выполнить какую-либо сложную задачу, работу Пример: My aunt decided to take the bull by the horns and started to plan the family reunion. Моя тетя решила взять быка за рога, и начала планировать воссоединение семьи....
8. A farmer comes home with a lively young bullA farmer comes home with a lively young bull. His two old bulls have fallen on sad days. He’s letting them hang around for old times’ sake. The minute the new bull is put into the pasture, he starts servicing the cows. At about the fourth cow, one of the old bulls starts to paw ... Читать далее...
9. Bull fights — Коррида смертельная битва— Hello John! How are you doing? Where have you been? I tried to find you but could not. — Hello Peter! You will not believe me! I went to Spain to watch the fight of the bulls. It was brilliant. — Wow, that is great! Could you please tell me about it? It must ... Читать далее...
10. Buying A BullTwo sisters, one blonde and one brunette, inherit the family ranch. Unfortunately, after just a few years, they are in financial trouble. In order to keep the bank from repossessing the ranch, they need to purchase a bull so that they can breed their own stock. The brunette balances their checkbook, then takes their last ... Читать далее...
11. Bull free in TokoyoThe following is supposedly a true story. To be included, besides being true, the story is most likely strange, weird, surprising, or funny. Tokyo, Japan: A bull bound for slaughter gave its handlers the slip Wednesday and escaped into Tokyo’s teeming streets. The 1,300-pound bull, shipped in from southern Japan, thundered down the gangplank as ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы shoot the breeze[shoot the breeze] or [bat the breeze] or [fan the breeze] or[shoot the bull] {v. phr.}, {slang} To talk. Jim shot the breezewith his neighbor while the children were playing. Come into thekitchen and we’ll bat the breeze over a cup of coffee. The womenwere shooting the breeze about Jim’s latest trouble with the police. ... Читать далее...
13. At the first session of a conversion classAt the first session of a conversion class the minister conducting the class asked, «What must we do before we can expect forgiveness from sin?» After a long silence, one of the men in attendance raised his hand and said: «Sin?»...
14. Значение идиомы game is up[game is up] or {slang} [jig is up] The secret or plan won’t work;we are caught or discovered. The game is up; the teacher knows whotook her keys. The jig’s up; the principal knows the boys havebeen smoking in the basement. Compare: FAT IS IN THE FIRE....
15. Перевод слова dormitoryDormitory — общая спальня, общежитие Перевод слова Dormitory rooms — комнаты общежития dormitory area — жилой район dormitory block — спальный корпус Overnight guests are not allowed in the Dormitory. Ночные гости не допускаются в общежитие. Guests at the camp can stay in private cabins or for a smaller fee in the Dormitories. Гости лагеря ... Читать далее...
16. A peasant was standing in a field chatting to a bullA pheasant was standing in a field chatting to a bull. «I would love to be able to get to the top of yonder tree», sighed the pheasant, «but I haven»t got the energy». Well, why don»t you nibble on some of my droppings?» replied the bull. «They»re packed with nutrients». The pheasant pecked at ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы beat one’s gums[beat one’s gums] {v. phr.}, {slang} To engage in idle talk, or meaningless chatter; generally to talk too much. «Stop beating your gums, Jack,» Joe cried. «I am falling asleep.» Compare: CHEW THE FAT or CHEW THE RAG, SHOOT THE BREEZE or BAT THE BREEZE or FAN THE BREEZE or SHOOT THE BULL....
18. Значение идиомы talk up[talk up] {v.} 1. To speak in favor or support of. Let’s talk upthe game and get a big crowd. 2. To speak plainly or clearly. Theteacher asked the student to talk up. Syn.: SPEAK UP. 3. {informal}To say what you want or think; say what someone may not like. Talkup if you want more ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы rev up[rev up] {v. phr.}, {informal}, {slang} 1. To press down sharplyseveral times on the accelerator of an idling car in order to getmaximum acceleration. The race driver revved up his car by pumpinghis accelerator. 2. To get oneself ready in order to accomplish ademanding or difficult task. The boys were getting all revved upfor the ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы kick around[kick around] {v.}, {informal} 1. To act roughly or badly to; treatbadly; bully. John likes to kick around the little boys. Mr. Jones is always kicking his dog around. Syn.: PUSH AROUND. 2. To liearound or in a place; be treated carelessly; be neglected. This oldcoat has been kicking around the closet for years. The ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы front office[front office] {n.}, {informal} The group of persons who manage abusiness; the officers. The front office decides how much theworkers are paid....
22. Значение идиомы ball game[ball game] {n.}, {slang}, also {informal} The entire matter at hand; the whole situation; the entire contest. You said we can get a second mortgage for the house?! Wow! That’s a whole new ball game....
23. Значение идиомы whole cheese[whole cheese] {slang} or {informal} [whole show] {n.}, {informal}The only important person; big boss. Joe thought he was the wholecheese in the game because he owned the ball. You’re not the wholeshow just because you got all A’s. Compare: BIG CHEESE....
24. Перевод идиомы full of hot air / full of beans / full of bull / full of it / full of prunes, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: full of hot air / full of beans / full of bull / full of it / full of prunes Перевод: нести чепуху, быть болтуном Пример: I knew that the man was full of hot air when he began to tell us how to make lots of money. Я так и знал, что этот ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы on one’s honor[on one’s honor] {adj. phr.} Bound by one’s honesty; trusted. The students were not supervised during the examination. They were ontheir honor not to cheat. The house father put the boys on theirhonor not to smoke in the dormitory....
26. After their love-making session the young bride asks her husbandAfter their love-making session the young bride asks her husband «Was making love to me really the same as making love to Marilyn Monroe?» «Yes, she’s dead to!»»Was making love to me really the same as making love to Marilyn Monroe?» «Yes, she’s dead to!»...
27. Значение идиомы steamed up[steamed up] {adj.}, {informal} Excited or angry about or eager todo something. The coach gave the team a pep talk before the game, and he got them all steamed up to win the game. When Mary foundout that Jane had not kept their secret, she became all steamed up. Bill was all steamed up about ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы big daddy[big daddy] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The most important, largest thing, person or animal in a congregation of similar persons, animals, or objects. The whale is the big daddy of everything that swims in the ocean. The H-bomb is the big daddy of all modern weapons. Al Capone was the big daddy of organized crime in ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы put up to[put up to] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk to and make do; persuadeto; get to do. Older boys put us up to painting the statue red. Compare: EGG ON....
30. Значение идиомы talk over[talk over] {v.} 1. To talk together about; try to agree about ordecide by talking; discuss. Tom talked his plan over with hisfather before he bought the car. The boys settled their argumentby talking it over. 2. To persuade; make agree or willing; talk andchange the mind of. Fred is trying to talk Bill over ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы flip out[flip out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To go insane, to go outof one’s mind. A is impossible to talk to Joe today — he must haveflipped out....
32. Значение идиомы make it with[make it with] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To be accepted bya group. Joe finally made it with the in crowd in Hollywood. 2.{vulgar} To have sex with. I wonder if Joe has made itwith Sue....
33. Значение идиомы separate the men from the boys[separate the men from the boys] {v. phr.}, {informal} To show whohas strength, courage and loyalty and find who do not. When theship hit an iceberg and sank, it separated the men from the boys. The mile run separates the men from the boys....
34. Значение идиомы play the game[play the game] {v. phr.}, {informal} To obey the rules; do right;act fairly. «That’s not playing the game,» we told him when hewanted to desert his wife. «Oh, let’s play the game,» he said, when his partner suggested a way to keep from paying some of theirdebts. Your parents want you to play the game ... Читать далее...
35. While attending a spelling session in school one dayWhile attending a spelling session in school one day, The teacher asked if anyone could spell the word DUMB? Darla raises her hand and says «I can, I can» The teacher replies, «OK, go ahead Darla…» Darla replies…»D-U-M-B» The teacher replies, «very good», and «can you use that word in a sentence?» Darla replies, «Sure, ... Читать далее...
36. A Brainstorming SessionJudy: I’ve Called this meeting so we can Brainstorm some Fundraising ideas. As you know, we’re In danger of closing. Any thoughts? Stan: I thought that Juan was Working on getting Donors. Judy: He is, but we can’t count on that Coming through. Dominique: How much do we need to raise? What’s a ballpark figure? ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы let off steam[let off steam] or [blow off steam] {v. phr.} 1. To let or makesteam escape; send out steam. The janitor let off some steambecause the pressure was too high. 2. {informal} To get rid ofphysical energy or strong feeling through activity; talk or be veryactive physically after forced quiet. After the long ride on thebus, ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы mess up[mess up] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To cause trouble; tospoil something. What did you have to mess up my accounts for? 2.To cause someone emotional trauma. Sue will never get married; shegot messed up when she was a teenager. 3. To beat up someonephysically. When Joe came in after the fight with the boys, ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы ahead of the game[ahead of the game] {adv. or adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. In a position of advantage; winning ; ahead ; making it easier to win or succeed. The time you spend studying when you are in school will put you ahead of the game in college. After Tom sold his papers, he was $5 ahead of ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы wrap up[wrap up] or [bundle up] {v. phr.} 1. To put on warm clothes; dresswarmly. Mother told Mary to wrap up before going out into thecold. 2. {informal} To finish. Let’s wrap up the job andgo home. 3. {informal} To win a game. The Mets wrapped up thebaseball game in the seventh inning....