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1. Значение идиомы muscle in on [muscle in on] {v. phr.} To intrude; penetrate; force oneself intoanother’s business or territory. The eastern Mafia muscled in onthe western Mafia’s turf and a shooting war was started....
2. Значение идиомы move a muscle [move a muscle] {v. phr.} To move even a very little. – Used innegative sentences and questions and with “if”. The deer stoodwithout moving a muscle until the hunter was gone. The girls wereso startled that they did not move a muscle. You’re sitting rightwhere you were when I left! Have you moved a muscle? […]...
3. Перевод слова muscle Muscle – мышца, сила Перевод слова To have muscle – быть сильным man of muscle – силач to relax a muscle – расслаблять мускул temporal muscle – височная мышца Muscles ache. Мышцы болят. He pulled his Muscle in the game. Во время игры он растянул мышцу. Muscle tension can be a sign of stress. Напряжение […]...
4. Значение идиомы muscle-bound [muscle-bound] {adj.} Having your muscles large, hard, and tightfrom too much exercising; having muscles so developed that you canhardly move. Bob was big and strong, but he was muscle-bound, andBill could beat him. An athlete must train properly so as not tobecome muscle-hound....
5. Buying a Men’s Suit Sales clerk: Good afternoon. What can I help you find? Bo: I’m looking for a Suit for work. Sales clerk: I’m sure we have something for you. Are you looking for a traditional or Contemporary suit? Bo: I’m not sure. I’d like To try on some different ones. Sales clerk: That’s no problem. Let me […]...
6. Значение идиомы as far as that goes [as far as that goes] or [as far as that is concerned] or [so far as that is concerned] also [so far as that goes] {adv. phr.} While we are talking about it; also; actually. You don’t have to worry about the girls. Mary can take care of herself, and as far as that goes, […]...
7. Перевод слова operation Operation – операция; действие, работа, функционирование Перевод слова To bear an operation satisfactorily – удовлетворительно перенести операцию to conduct welding operation – вести сварку operation from a distance – действие на расстоянии The Operation was of no effect. Операция не принесла успеха. The Operation of the pump is very simple. Этот насос очень прост в […]...
8. Перевод идиомы at odds (with someone), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at odds (with someone) Перевод: в ссоре с кем-либо, иметь разногласие с кем-либо Пример: The man has been at odds with his boss over his new sales territory. У него разногласия с начальником по поводу его новой сферы продаж....
9. The price is right A successful businessman flew to Vegas for a weekend to gamble. He lost the shirt off his back and had nothing left but a quarter and the second half of his round-trip air ticket. If he could just get to the airport he could get himself home. So he went out to the front of […]...
10. Значение идиомы sales talk [sales talk] {n.} A speech made to point out all the good reasonswhy the sale would help someone who might buy the product. Mrs. Goldsmith gave the man a good sales talk about the new house. Thecoach gave a sales talk on exercise in the school assembly....
11. Значение идиомы sales check [sales check] or [sales slip] {n.} A paper which the clerk givesthe person who bought something; a paper that shows what you bought ina store and how much you paid for it. Mrs. Smith checked the salesslip with what she bought. Mary brought the sales check when shereturned the dress so she could get her […]...
12. Перевод слова professional Professional – профессиональный Перевод слова Professional skill – профессиональное мастерство professional duties – профессиональные обязанности professional gambler – профессиональный игрок professional advancement – профессиональный рост, продвижение по службе You sing like a real Professional. Вы поете, как настоящий профессионал. She’s a Professional photographer. Она профессиональный фотограф. Do you have any Professional experience? У вас есть […]...
13. Перевод слова territory Territory – территория, местность Перевод слова Mandated territory – подмандатная территория neutral territory – нейтральная территория a raid into enemy territory – внезапное нападение на вражескую территорию This Territory is rapidly populating. Эта территория быстро заселяется. They were entering hostile Territory. Они входили на вражескую территорию. It was a pretext to occupy more Territory. Это […]...
14. 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 […]...
15. Значение идиомы as far as [as far as] or [so far as] {adv. phr.} 1. To the degree or amount that; according to what, how much, or how far. John did a good job as far as he went, but he did not finish it. So far as the weather is concerned, I do not think it matters. As far […]...
16. 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 […]...
17. Перевод идиомы come with the territory / go with the territory, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: come with the territory / go with the territory Перевод: что-либо ожидаемое, учитывая обстоятельства; что-либо, что нужно принять как часть чего-либо другого, даже если это что-либо неприятное Пример: The fact that the man has no free time comes with the territory with his work as a news reporter. То, что у этого человека нет […]...
18. Holiday Promotions My boss asked me To come up with some Holiday promotion ideas so that we can make Inroads into the Gift-buying market. For us to stay competitive, our company has to increase Retail sales For this important Sales cycle. My boss is expecting some Innovative ideas from me. Since we’re an online business and not […]...
19. Перевод слова traditional Traditional – традиционный, обычный Перевод слова Traditional kickoff speech – традиционная вступительная речь to scorn traditional methods – отвергать традиционные методы traditional law – обычное право New technologies are juxtaposing with Traditional. Современные технологии соседствуют с традиционными. They didn’t follow the Traditional form of the marriage service. Они не придерживались традиционной церемонии бракосочетания. These Traditional […]...
20. 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....
21. Значение идиомы choke off [choke off] {v.} To put a sudden end to; stop abruptly or forcefully. It was almost time for the meeting to end, and the presiding officer had to move to choke off debate. The war choked off diamond shipments from overseas....
22. Значение идиомы face down [face down] {v. phr.} To get the upper hand over someone bybehaving forcefully; disconcert someone by the displaying of greatself-assurance. The night guard faced down the burglar by staringhim squarely in the face. Contrast: FACE UP....
23. Las Vegas Las Vegas, city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. Revenue from hotels (including most of the world’s largest), gambling, entertainment, theme parks, resorts, and other tourist-oriented industries forms the […]...
24. Значение идиомы but good [but good] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Very much so; thoroughly completely; forcefully. – Used for emphasis. Jack called Charles a bad name, and Charles hit him, but good. Tom fell and broke his leg. That taught him but good not to fool around in high trees. Compare: AND HOW....
25. Значение идиомы one-armed bandit [one-armed bandit] {n.}, {slang} A slot machine, like those used inLas Vegas and other gambling places. Joe was playing the one-armedbandit all day – and he lost everything he had....
26. Значение идиомы sand-lot [sand-lot] {adj.} Of the kind seen on sand lots; not professional. The professional football team was so confused by their opponents’fast play that they acted like a bunch of sand-lot amateurs....
27. Preparing a Video Resume Katrina: Okay, I’m ready to hear all of your advice about what to put into a Video resume. Raj: All right. The first thing to remember is that your video resume doesn’t Take the place of your traditional resume; it Supplements it. Katrina: Okay, I got it. I was thinking of talking about some of […]...
28. A blonde was plugging dollar after dollar into A blonde was plugging dollar after dollar into the coke machine at a large Vegas casino. She kept punching the buttons only to have happen what you’d expect. Cans of soda popped out, one after the other, and change too! After a while, she ran out of dollar bills so went and got more. Back […]...
29. Garage Sales One of the things I like to do on the weekends is go to garage sales. I’m a Bargain hunter and Collector, so garage sales are good places for me. I look in the newspapers or just follow Homemade signs To find the sales in my neighborhood. Whether it’s because people are doing Spring cleaning […]...
30. Garage Sales One of the things I like to do on the weekends is go to garage sales. I’m a Bargain hunter and Collector, so garage sales are good places for me. I look in the newspapers or just follow Homemade signs To find the sales in my neighborhood. Whether it’s because people are doing Spring cleaning […]...
31. A couple of geezers were sitting A couple of geezers were sitting on a bench outside the nursing home, having a little chat. “How are you, Tom?” asked Marvin. “I’m not feeling well today – utterly exhausted,” Tom replied. “I pulled a muscle and it’s killing me.” “That pulled muscle shouldn’t make you so tired, though.” “Well, it does if you […]...
32. Перевод идиомы as far as something or someone is concerned, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: as far as something or someone is concerned Перевод: что касается (чего-либо или кого-либо), что до (чего-либо или кого-либо) Пример: As far as we are concerned, anything at all would be fine for dinner. Что касается нас, то нас устроит любой ужин....
33. Значение идиомы do over [do over] {v. phr.} 1. To renovate; redecorate. The new owners are going to do over the entire building in the fall. 2. To repeat. Please do that math problem over until you get it right....
34. Good fortune A man walks along a lonely beach. Suddenly he hears a deep voice: DIG! He looks around: nobody’s there. I am having hallucinations, he thinks. Then he hears the voice again: I SAID, DIG! So he starts to dig in the sand with his bare hands, and after some inches, he finds a small chest […]...
35. Значение идиомы not to give quarter [not to give quarter] {v. phr.} 1. To be utterly unwilling to showmercy; not to allow a weaker or defeated party the chance to savethemselves through escape. The occupying foreign army gave noquarter – they took no prisoners, shot everyone, and made escapeimpossible. 2. To argue so forcefully during a negotiation or in acourt of […]...
36. Going Out of Business Julianne: I’m really glad to be back in Macville. What happened to the market that used to be here? Helio: Oh, it Went belly up. It Struggled for many years. The owners tried To downsize and reduced the space they were renting, but they had To throw in the towel when they got into Debt. […]...
37. The Presidential watches A man goes to a jewelry store looking to buy a watch. He looks at a watch called “the George Bush Watch” and asks the sales clerk why there are no hands. The sales clerk says – “you are suppose to read his lips”. He then looks at a watch called the “Ross Perot Watch” […]...
38. Mr. Horntoot admitted to his wife that he was feeling Mr. Horntoot admitted to his wife that he was feeling much better since his operation, but couldn’t account for the enormous bump on the back of his head. “Oh, that,” chuckled Mrs. Horntoot. “Just before your operation they suddenly ran out of ether!”...
39. Значение идиомы as regards [as regards] {prep.} Regarding; concerning; about. You needn’t worry as regards the cost of the operation. He was always secretive as regards his family....
40. Перевод идиомы afraid of one’s own shadow, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: afraid of one’s own shadow Перевод: бояться собственной тени; всего бояться; быть боязливым Пример: The small dog is afraid of his own shadow. Эта маленькая собака боится собственной тени....