Значение идиомы cock-and-bull story

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1. Перевод слова cockCock — петух; драчун, заводила Перевод слова Fighting cock — бойцовый петух cock of the school — первый драчун в школе old cock — дружище, старина We sat till the second Cock. Мы сидели до вторых петухов. A Cock crowed in the distance. Вдалеке кукарекал петух. The Cock crowed as the sun began to rise. ... Читать далее...
2. 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...
3. 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...
4. Значение идиомы bull session[bull session] {n.}, {slang} A long informal talk about something by a group of persons. After the game the boys in the dormitory had a bull session until the lights went out....
5. Значение идиомы dirty story[dirty story] {n. phr.} An improper or obscene story. Uncle Bill is much too fond of telling dirty stories in order to embarrass his friends....
6. 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...
7. Значение идиомы upper story[upper story] {n.} 1. A floor or level of a building above thefirst floor. The apartment house where Gene lives is five storieshigh and he lives in one of the upper stories. 2. {slang} A person’shead or brain. Lulu has nobody home in the upper story. Bill’ssister says he is weak in the upper story....
8. Детектив/ A Detective StoryНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык A Detective Story Детектив There are many interesting genres in literature which I admire, but my favourite books are detective stories. Such books usually contain crime and mystery, which are later solved by smart detectives. One of the best-known detectives of all times was Sherlock Holmes. Everybody has ... Читать далее...
9. 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...
10. 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....
11. 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...
12. Значение идиомы sob story[sob story] {n.} A story that makes you feel pity or sorrow; a talethat makes you tearful. The beggar told us a long sob story beforehe asked for money. The movie is based on a sob story, but peoplelove it....
13. 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...
14. 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...
15. 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...
16. Значение идиомы as the story goes[as the story goes] {adv. phr.} As the story is told; as one has heard through rumor. As the story goes, Jonathan disappeared when he heard the police were after him....
17. 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....
18. Значение идиомы old story[old story] {n.} An everyday occurrence; something that oftenhappens. Jane’s temper tantrums were an old story. It’s an oldstory when a woman divorces her husband for too much drinking....
19. Cock fightsHow can you tell if an Irishman is present at a cock fight? He enters a duck. How can you tell if a Pole is present? He bets money on the duck. How can you tell if an Italian is present? The duck wins....
20. Перевод слова storyStory — рассказ, повесть, сюжет Перевод слова Short story — рассказ, новелла funny story — анекдот the main thing in a novel is the story — самое главное в романе — это сюжет His Story rings true. Его рассказ звучит правдоподобно. He told us the Story. Он рассказал нам эту историю. I accredited his Story. ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы That’s the story of my life[That’s the story of my life…] Usually spoken when something goeswrong. I spent seven years writing a novel, but no publisher wantsto accept it. That’s the story of my life....
22. Перевод идиомы same old story, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: same old story Перевод: что-либо, что происходило таким же образом раньше Пример: It is always the same old story with my friend. He borrows money but he never wants to pay it back. С моим другом всегда одно и то же. Он занимает деньги, но никогда не хочет отдавать их....
23. Перевод идиомы make a long story short, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: make a long story short Перевод: короче говоря; укоротить историю, рассказ, опустив некоторые детали Пример: I had to make a long story short in order to finish my story and leave to catch my train home. Мне пришлось опустить некоторые детали своего рассказа, чтобы закончить его и успеть на свой поезд....
24. Значение идиомы make a long story short[make a long story short] {v. phr.} To summarize a lengthynarrative. «So, to make a long story short,» he said, «I made akilling on the stock market.» Compare: IN A NUTSHELL....
25. Lilly — The Hero Pit Bull That Saved Her Owner From An Oncoming Freight TrainA dog’s loyalty to humans is truly unique and quite often awe inspiring. Take this story of an incident that took place back in 2012. A Pit Bull named Lilly risked her life to pull her unconscious owner from the path of an oncoming freight train. Lilly saved her owner, Christine Spain from certain death. ... Читать далее...
26. Two story houseA man appears before a judge one day, asking for a divorce. The judge quietly reviews some papers and then says, «Please tell me why you are seeking a divorce.» «Because,» the man says,»I live in a two-story house.» The Judge replies, «What kind of a reason is that? What is the big deal about ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы farfetched[farfetched] {adj.} Exaggerated; fantastic. Sally told us somefarfetched story about having been kidnapped by little green men in aflying saucer....
28. 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...
29. Значение идиомы catch off guard[catch off guard] {v. phr.} To challenge or confront a person at a time of lack of preparedness or sufficient care. The suspect was caught off guard by the detective and confessed where he had hidden the stolen car....
30. Перевод слова suspectSuspect — подозреваемый, подозрительный, подозревать Перевод слова His statement is suspect — его заявление не внушает доверия to hold smb. suspect — держать кого-л. на подозрении whom do you suspect? — кого вы подозреваете? He was Suspected of theft. Его подозревали в краже. The police shot the Suspect in the leg. Полицейский выстрелил подозреваемому в ... Читать далее...
31. Writing a StoryXavier: How’s your Novel coming along? Sara: It’s not. I Abandoned it for now. I think I Bit off more than I can chew. Now, I’m working on a short story. Xavier: That sounds interesting. Who are the main Characters? Sara: I’m not sure yet. Character development is really important so I need to give ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы house detective[house detective] {n.} A detective employed by a hotel, store, orother business to watch for any trouble. The one-armed man sweepingthe bank floor was really the house detective....
33. Conan DoyleТопик Конан Дойль расскажет об удивительном писателе всеми любимых детективов о Шерлоке Холмсе. Сэр Артур Конан Дойль, будучи врачом, обрел всемирную известность, благодаря выдуманному им герою и его преданном соратнике – докторе Ватсоне. Этими захватывающими рассказами зачитываются до сих пор многие: и взрослые, и дети. Создаются общества фанатов, музеи известного детектива, а уж экранизаций рассказов ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы clam up[clam up] {v.}, {slang} To refuse to say anything more; stop talking. The suspect clammed up, and the police could get no more information out of him....
35. Types of Story EndingsHamid: I just finished a really good book. I thought the characters were Headed toward a Tragic ending, but there was a Twist near the end, and everything turned out well. It was so Satisfying! Rachel: It sounds Sappy to me. Hamid: It wasn’t sappy at all. It was just a happy ending. I know ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы pack of lies[pack of lies] {n. phr.} An unbelievable story; unprovableallegations. What Al told us about his new girlfriend was nothingbut a pack of lies....
37. Значение идиомы go off half-cocked[go off half-cocked] also [go off at half cock] {v. phr.},{informal} To act or speak before getting ready; to do something toosoon. Bill often goes off half cocked. Mr. Jones was thinkingabout quilting his job, but his wife told him not to go at half cock....
38. Значение идиомы make a fuss over[make a fuss over] {v. phr.} 1. To quarrel about something orsomeone. I want you kids to stop fussing about who gets thedrumstick. 2. To he excessively concerned about someone or something;worry. Let’s not fuss over such an insignificant problem! 3. Toshow exaggerated care or preoccupation about a person or an animal. Aunt Hermione is ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы fairy tale[fairy tale] or [story] {n.} An inaccurate, even false account ofsomething; a result of wishful thinking. Jeff said he was going tobe promoted soon, but we all suspect that it is only one of hiscustomary fairy tales....
40. A town in Poland had only one cowA town in Poland had only one cow and it stopped giving milk. The townspeople did a little research and discovered they could get a cow from Moscow for 2000 rubles — or one from Minsk for only 1000 rubles. So, naturally, — they got the cow from Minsk. It was a great cow: had ... Читать далее...