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Значение идиомы drawing card

[drawing card] {n.} The most important figure in a multi-person event; the top entertainer during a show; the best professor or researcher at a university, etc.

During the concert series Barbra Streisand was the biggest drawing card.


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  1. Перевод слова drawing Drawing – рисунок, чертеж, графика; протаскивание, вытяжка Перевод слова Blood drawing – взятие крови detail drawing – детальный чертеж locomotive drawing a long train of wagons – локомотив, который тащит за собой длинную цепь вагонов She made a Drawing of my house. Она нарисовал мой дом. Winter is Drawing on. Наступает зима. The Drawing is […]...
  2. Drawing God A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing. She walked around to look at the artwork. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, “I’m drawing God.” The teacher paused and said, “But no one knows what God […]...
  3. Значение идиомы card [card] See: CREDIT CARD, FLASH CARD, HOUSE OF CARDS, IN THE CARDS or ON THE CARDS, LAY ONE’S CARDS ON THE TABLE, PLAY ONE’S CARDS RIGHT, PUT ONE’S CARDS ON THE TABLE, STACK THE CARDS, TRUMP CARD....
  4. Значение идиомы card up one’s sleeve [card up one’s sleeve] {n. phr.}, {informal} Another help, plan, or argument kept back and produced if needed; another way to do something. John knew his mother would lend him money if necessary, but he kept that card up his sleeve. Bill always has a card up his sleeve, so when his first plan failed […]...
  5. Значение идиомы bingo card [bingo card] {n.}, {slang} A response card, bound into a periodical, containing numbers keyed to editorial or advertising matter, giving the reader the opportunity to send for further information by marking the numbers of the items he is interested in; such a card can be mailed free of charge. Jack thinks he is saving time […]...
  6. Значение идиомы trump card [trump card] {n.} Something kept back to be used to win success ifnothing else works. The coach saved his star pitcher for a trumpcard. Mary had several ways to get Joan to come to her party. Hertrump card was that the football captain would be there....
  7. Перевод слова card Card – карточка, пластиковая карта, открытка, визитка Перевод слова Credit card – кредитная карта greeting card – поздравительная открытка postal card – почтовая карточка, открытка That’s the Card. Вот это именно то, что нужно. Let’s play Cards. Давайте играть в карты. Can I pay by credit Card? Могу ли я заплатить кредитной картой?...
  8. Перевод идиомы back to the drawing board, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: back to the drawing board Перевод: вернуться и начать что-либо (проект, мысль, и т. п.) с начала Пример: The boss does not like our idea so we must go back to the drawing board. Начальнику не понравилась наша мысль, так что нам придется начать обдумывать все с начала....
  9. Значение идиомы flash card [flash card] {n.} A card with numbers or words on it that is usedin teaching, a class. The teacher used flash cards to drill theclass in addition....
  10. Значение идиомы Christmas card [Christmas card] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon} A speeding ticket. Smokey just gave a Christmas card to the eighteen wheeler we passed....
  11. Перевод идиомы card up one’s sleeve, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: card up one’s sleeve Перевод: припрятанный козырь, карта в рукаве; довод, аргумент, план, намерение, которое будет использовано в будущем в случае необходимости Пример: I think that our boss has a card up his sleeve and he will be able to help us later. Думаю, у нашего начальника есть на руках пара козырей, и потом […]...
  12. “Мое хобби – рисование” (My hobby is drawing) Hobbies make our life more colouful and they keep us occupied in our leisure time. And I believe hobbies help us both to relax and to develop. My favourite hobby is drawing. I started drawing when I was five. My mother was a great teacher in my childhood, she always encouraged me and praised my […]...
  13. Перевод слова researcher Researcher – исследователь, ученый Перевод слова Independent researcher – независимый исследователь senior researcher – старший научный сотрудник armchair researcher – кабинетный исследователь The Researcher sets up experiments to test the hypothesis. Исследователь ставит эксперименты для проверки гипотезы. His father is a lead Researcher at Smith Briar pharmaceuticals. Его отец – ведущий исследователь в “Смит и […]...
  14. Перевод сленгового выражения wild card, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: wild card Перевод: “дикая карта” – непредсказуемый, непредвиденный фактор; неожиданное событие, обстоятельство; неожиданность, случайность Пример: A surprise witness proved to be the wild card at the trial. На слушаниях неожиданный свидетель оказался непредвиденным фактором....
  15. A peculiar birthday card This blonde goes into the drugstore looking for a birthday card. She asks the clerk if they have any new and different cards – something unusual. The clerk points her to a new card just in that day – “Happy Birthday to the Boy who Popped My Cherry.” The blonde replied, “How cool! I’ll take […]...
  16. Перевод идиомы back to square one / back to the drawing board, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: back to square one / back to the drawing board Перевод: вернуться к началу чего-либо Пример: The city was back to square one in their effort to build a new bridge. Город начал пытаться построить новый мост снова с самого начала....
  17. Значение идиомы bad news [bad news] {n.}, {slang} An event, thing, or person which is disagreeable or an unpleasant surprise. What’s the new professor like? – He’s all bad news to me....
  18. Значение идиомы showgirl [showgirl] {n.} One who works as an entertainer in a bar ornightclub, musical show, etc. Several famous Hollywood starsactually started their careers as showgirls....
  19. Перевод слова professor Professor – профессор, преподаватель Перевод слова Former University professor – бывший преподаватель университета professor of sociology – преподаватель социологии a promotion to the rank of professor – присвоение звания профессора The new Professor always pontificates. Новый профессор всегда занимался догматическими разглагольствованиями. He looked like a nutty Professor. Он выглядел как полоумный профессор. The Professor flunked […]...
  20. Wrong card At the card shop: A woman was spending a long time looking at the cards, finally shaking her head, “No.” A clerk came over and asked, “May I help you?” “I don’t know,” said the woman. “Do you have any ‘Sorry I laughed at your dick’ cards?”...
  21. Значение идиомы a must [a must] {n.} 1. An inevitability; a necessity. Visas in many foreign countries are a must. 2. An extremely interesting or memorable event, such as a free concert given by an international celebrity. Alfred Brendel’s Beethoven master classes are open to the public and are not to be missed; they’re a must....
  22. Перевод слова concert Concert – концерт; согласие Перевод слова In concert with – вместе с, согласованно с, сообща to arrange a concert – устроить концерт ticket for a concert – билет на концерт This singer always packs Concert halls. Этот певец всегда собирает полные залы. The Concert went off well. Концерт прошел хорошо. We stayed at the Concert […]...
  23. Значение идиомы show one’s teeth [show one’s teeth] {v. phr.} To show anger; show belligerence. He is a very mild, private person, but during a tough businessnegotiation he knows how to show his teeth....
  24. Перевод слова series Series – серия, ряд, комплект, выпуск; последовательный Перевод слова In a series of 40 lessons – выпусками по 40 уроков the men of letters series – серия “великие писатели” series connection – последовательное соединение There was a Series of raps on the window. В окно несколько раз постучали. ‘Is it a repeat?’ ‘No, it’s a […]...
  25. Значение идиомы figure on [figure on] {v.} 1. To expect and think about while making plans. We did not figure on having so many people at the picnic. Hefigured on going to town the next day. Syn.: PLAN ON. 2. To dependon; be; sure about. You can figure on him to be on time. Syn.:COUNT ON....
  26. Перевод идиомы go down in history, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: go down in history Перевод: войти в историю Пример: The concert will go down in history as the biggest in the world. Этот концерт войдет в историю как самый большой в мире....
  27. Значение идиомы cut a figure [cut a figure] {v. phr.} To make a favorable impression; carry of fan activity with dignity and grace. With his handsome face and sporty figure, Harry cuts quite a figure with all the ladies....
  28. Значение идиомы ace in the hole [ace in the hole] {n. phr.} 1. An ace given to a player face down so that other players in a card game cannot see it. When the cowboy bet all his money in the poker game he did not know that the gambler had an ace in the hole and would win it from […]...
  29. Значение идиомы figure out [figure out] {v.} 1. To find an answer by thinking about ; solve. Tom couldn’t figure out the lastproblem on the arithmetic test. Sam couldn’t figure out how toprint a program until the teacher showed him how. Mary couldn’tfigure out why her cake tasted so funny until she found salt mixed inthe sugar bag. Compare: […]...
  30. 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....
  31. Значение идиомы you said it [you said it] or [you can say that again] {interj.}, {slang} – Usedto show strong agreement with what another person has said. “Thatsure was a good show.” “You said it!” “It sure is hot!” “You cansay that again!” Compare: SAY A MOUTHFUL....
  32. 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 […]...
  33. Значение идиомы show [show] See: GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD, GO TO SHOW or GO TO PROVE, ROAD SHOW, STEAL THE SHOW, TALENT SHOW, VARIETY SHOW, WHOLE CHEESE orWHOLE SHOW....
  34. Перевод идиомы cut a figure / cut a fine figure, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cut a figure / cut a fine figure Перевод: производить впечатление, выглядеть хорошо; быть хорошо, элегантно одетым Пример: The man cut a fine figure when he entered the dining room. Мужчина произвел хорошее впечатление своим внешним видом, когда вошел в обеденный зал. When Dee was in her twenties she cut a fine figure in […]...
  35. Types of Story Endings Hamid: 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 […]...
  36. Chemistry song 06 Quantum Chemistry On the first day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: An exam in Quantum Chemistry. On the second day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: a double integral and an exam in Quantum Chemistry. On the third day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: three orbitals, a double integral, and […]...
  37. Значение идиомы point up [point up] {v.} To show clearly; emphasize. The increase incrime points up the need for greater police protection. Johnny’sreport card points up his talent for math....
  38. Friends Don’t Let Friends Walk Through Revolving Doors Alone What it says about your friendship when you find yourself squished into a revolving-door with a companion. “Great works are often born on the street-corner or in a restaurant’s revolving door,” said Albert Camus, and a recent study shows that he was on to something. The revolving door is not just the accidental setting for […]...
  39. Значение идиомы figure up [figure up] {v. phr.} To calculate; add up. If you can figure uphow many phone calls I’ve made from your home, I will pay you rightaway....
  40. Значение идиомы walking dictionary [walking dictionary] {n. phr.} A person highly knowledgeable inmatters of language use. If you want to know what “serendipity”means, ask my Uncle Fred. He is a professor of English and is also awalking dictionary....
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