Значение идиомы dirt cheap

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1. Значение идиомы pay dirt[pay dirt] {n.}, {slang} 1. The dirt in which much gold is found. The man searched for gold many years before he found pay dirt. 2.{informal} A valuable discovery. — Often used in the phrase «strikepay dirt». When Bill joined the team, the coach struck pay dirt. Jean looked in many books for facts about ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова dirtDirt — грязь Перевод слова To play in the dirt — играть в грязи to fling dirt about — злословить to scour the dirt off — отчистить грязь He treats me like Dirt. Он меня ни во что не ставит. We traveled over rough Dirt roads. Мы ехали по неровной проселочной дороге. Dirt had coated ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы get off cheap[get off cheap] {v. phr.} 1. To receive a lesser punishment thanone deserves. Ted could have been sentenced to fifteen years inprison; he got off cheap by receiving a reduced sentence of fiveyears. 2. To pay less than the normal price. If you had your carrepaired for only $75, you got off cheap. Contrast: GET ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы eat dirt[eat dirt] {v. phr.}, {informal} To act humble; accept another’sinsult or bad treatment. Mr. Johnson was so much afraid of losinghis job that he would eat dirt whenever the boss got mean....
5. Значение идиомы hit the dirt[hit the dirt] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {military} To take cover undergunfire by falling on the ground. We hit the dirt the moment weheard the machine gun fire....
6. Значение идиомы dish the dirt[dish the dirt] {v. phr.}, {slang} To gossip, to spread rumors about others. Stop dishing the dirt. Sally, it’s really quite unbecoming!...
7. Перевод слова cheapCheap — дешевый, недорогой Перевод слова Cheap and nasty — дешево, да гнило cheap rouble — обесценившийся рубль cheap success — дешевый, легкий успех Words are Cheap. Слова ничего не стоят. This old chair is Cheap. Этот старый стул дешев. In times of war, life is Cheap. Во время войны жизнь ничего не стоит....
8. Перевод идиомы dig some dirt up on someone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: dig some dirt up on someone Перевод: откопать грязь на кого-либо; найти на кого-либо что-либо плохое, неприятное Пример: The newspaper worked hard to dig some dirt up on the politician. Газета сильно старалась откопать какую-нибудь грязь на этого политика....
9. Перевод слова inexpensiveInexpensive — недорогой Перевод слова Inexpensive device — недорогое устройство inexpensive electrode — нерасходуемый электрод inexpensive method — недорогой способ We have a good selection of Inexpensive wines. У нас хороший выбор недорогих вин. This paper is made from Inexpensive wood pulp. Эта бумага производится из недорогих пород целлюлозы. Painting is a relatively Inexpensive way ... Читать далее...
10. Пословица / поговорка advice is cheap — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: advice is cheap Перевод: дать совет ничего не стоит Пример: «Why do you like to dispense advice so much?» «Because advice is cheap.» Почему ты так любишь раздавать советы? — Потому что дать совет ничего не стоит....
11. Learning Fire SafetyThe apartment manager asked all of the tenants to come to a short meeting to learn about Fire safety. I didn’t want to go, but the manager said that there would be free food, and who am I To turn down free pizza? … Apartment manager: Thank you all for coming to this meeting about ... Читать далее...
12. Get me something cheapAfter being away on business for a week before Christmas, Tom thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. «How about some perfume?» he asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle costing $50. «That’s a bit much,» said Tom, so she returned with a smaller bottle for $30. «Thats ... Читать далее...
13. A man was looking for a cheap prostitute in a brothelA man was looking for a cheap prostitute in a brothel. He went up to the pimp, and asked him what he had. The pimp showed him a blonde whore for $50, but she was far too expensive. The pimp then showed him a brunette for $10, but she was also too expensive. Finally the ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы run errands[run errands] {v. phr.} To carry messages or perform similar minortasks. Peter runs errands for our entire neighborhood to make someextra money....
15. Перевод слова apartmentApartment — квартира, апартаменты, жилище Перевод слова Dusky apartment — плохо освещенная комната next-door apartment — соседняя квартира private apartment — частная квартира They busted the Apartment. Они совершили налет на квартиру. Our Apartment is below theirs. Наша квартира находится ниже их. She lives in a small Apartment. Она живет в маленькой квартирке....
16. Kitchen AppliancesVictoria: As you can see, this Executive apartment is Fully equipped. When you called and asked for the best available apartment, I thought of this one immediately. Just look at this kitchen! All of the Appliances are Top of the line. Justin: Do you mind if I Take a closer look? I like to cook. ... Читать далее...
17. Types and Characteristics of ApartmentsLily: Thanks for coming with me to meet the Rental agent to view an Apartment, but I think I’m Lost. I’m supposed to be there in 10 minutes, but I can’t find it. There are four different Apartment complexes located next to each other and they look Identical. Omid: Don’t you have the address? Lily: ... Читать далее...
18. Strange people are hereThere was a young Scottish boy called Angus who decided to try life in Australia. He found an apartment in a small block and settled in. After a week or two, his mother called from Aberdeen to see how her son was doing in his new life. ‘I’m fine, ‘ Angus said. ‘But there are ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод слова similarSimilar — аналогичный, похожий, подобный Перевод слова Similar case — похожий случай, сходная ситуация under similar conditions — при сходных условиях similar in colour — сходный по цвету a similar opinion — подобное мнение Your shirt is Similar to mine. Ваша рубашка похожа на мою. You two look very Similar to each other. Вы двое ... Читать далее...
20. Getting Rid of Bugs and RodentsApartment Manager: This is the one-bedroom apartment we have for rent. Let me show you around. Sherin: Wait! Did you see that? It looked like a Mouse or a Rat. Apartment Manager: There aren’t any Rodents or any other Vermin in this Apartment complex. I make sure of that. Sherin: Are you sure? Apartment Manager: ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод слова compareCompare — сравнивать, сличать Перевод слова She is lovely beyond compare — по красоте ей нет равных as compared with — по сравнению с to compare the readings — сравнивать показания The writer was Compared to Shakespeare. Этого писателя сравнивали с самим Шекспиром. I Compared several bicycles before buying one. Я сравнил несколько велосипедов, прежде ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы greasy spoon[greasy spoon] {n.}, {informal} Any small, inexpensive restaurantpatronized by workers or people in a hurry; a place not noted for itsexcellence of cuisine or its decor. I won’t have time to eat lunchat the club today; I’ll just grab a sandwich at the local greasyspoon....
23. Значение идиомы not bad[not bad] or [not so bad] or [not half bad] {adj.}, {informal}Pretty good; all right; good enough. The party last night was notbad. It was not so bad, as inexpensive vacations go. The showwas not half bad....
24. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Аренда квартиры» (Renting an Apartment)— Oh Gosh! I didn’t even know that hunting for an apartment could be so tough! — Are you going to rent an apartment? — Yes. As soon as possible. I have to find a new place as my lease expires next week. First I checked all the classified websites regarding a property but I ... Читать далее...
25. American Homes (2)Топик Американские дома (2) продолжает знакомить вас с многообразием домов для американцев. Многие предпочитают жить в своих домах в пригородах, где жизнь более размеренная и безопасная. Часто переезжая, американцы меняют дом раз в 5-6 лет. Кроме домов, квартир и кондоминиумов многие американцы живут в трейлерах, особенно малообеспеченные. The majority Americans live in or near large ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы master key[master key] {n. phr.} A key that opens a set of different locks. The building janitor has a master key to all of the apartments inthis building....
27. Значение идиомы at will[at will] {adv. phr.} As you like; as you please or choose freely. Little Bobby is allowed to wander at will in the neighborhood. With an air conditioner you can enjoy comfortable temperatures at will....
28. Using a Map ProgramCaroline: I just got an email from Sandra with her new Address. I wish I knew what kind of neighborhood our daughter is living in. Bryce: Let’s find out. I’ll Type in her address on this Map program. Caroline: That will just tell us where she’s living within the city, not what kind of neighborhood ... Читать далее...
29. Types of VandalismJim: Did you hear what happened to the Romeros? Helene: No, what? Jim: They went on vacation for a week and Vandals broke a couple of windows in the back of their house and Tagged their living room walls with Graffiti. Helene: That’s terrible! There are always Punks who like To egg houses in this ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы waiting list[waiting list] {n.} A list of persons waiting to get into something. The nursery school enrollment was complete, so thedirector put our child’s name on the waiting list. The landlordsaid there were no vacant apartments available, but that he would putthe Rogers’ name on the waiting list....
31. Значение идиомы one up[one up] {adj. phr.} Having an advantage; being one step ahead, John graduated from high school; he is one up on Bob, who droppedout. The Platters are one up on their neighbors. They own the onlycolor television set in their neighborhood....
32. Значение идиомы red-handed[red-handed] {adj.} In the very act; while committing a crime orevil action. The criminal was caught red-handed while holding upthe neighborhood bank at gunpoint....
33. Значение идиомы clean-up[clean-up] {n.} 1. An act of removing all the dirt from a given set of objects. What this filthy room needs is an honest clean-up. 2. The elimination of pockets of resistance during warfare or a police raid. The FBI conducted a clean-up against the drug pushers in our district....
34. Значение идиомы cop-out[cop-out] {n. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} An irresponsible excuse made to avoid something one has to do, a flimsy pretext. Cowe on, Jim, that’s a cheap cop-out, and I don’t believe a word of it!...
35. Значение идиомы blockhead[blockhead] {n.}, {informal} An unusually dense, or stupid person whose head is therefore exaggeratedly compared to a solid block of wood. Joe is such a blockhead that he flunked every course as a freshman....
36. Значение идиомы how goes it?[how goes it?] {v. phr.}, {interrog.} How are you and your affairsin general progressing? Jim asked Bill, «how goes it with the newwife and the new apartment?»...
37. Buying Fake ProductsLindsay: Look at this Designer bag I bought. It was such a Steal! Rafael: Let me see that. You do know that this is an Imitation, not The real thing, right? Lindsay: What do you mean? Of course it’s real. Rafael: Where did you buy it? Lindsay: Well, there was a guy on the street ... Читать далее...
38. Buying Fake ProductsLindsay: Look at this Designer bag I bought. It was such a Steal! Rafael: Let me see that. You do know that this is an Imitation, not The real thing, right? Lindsay: What do you mean? Of course it’s real. Rafael: Where did you buy it? Lindsay: Well, there was a guy on the street ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы easy mark[easy mark] {n.} A foolishly generous person; one from whom it iseasy to get money. Bill is known to all the neighborhood beggars asan easy mark. See: SOFT TOUCH....
40. Значение идиомы break ground[break ground] {v. phr.} To begin a construction project by digging for the foundation; especially, to turn the formal first spadeful of dirt. City officials and industrial leaders were there as the company broke ground for its new building. See: BREAK NEW GROUND....