Значение идиомы drink like a fish

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1. Перевод идиомы other fish to fry / bigger fish to fry, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: other fish to fry / bigger fish to fry Идиома: other fish to fry / bigger fish to fry разг. Перевод: другие дела, вещи, о которых нужно позаботиться (как правило, более важные) Пример: I think that the man has other fish to fry and will not be happy to continue with his present job. […]...
2. Значение идиомы nurse a drink [nurse a drink] {v. phr.}, {informal} To hold a drink in one’s handat a party, pretending to be drinking it or taking extremely smallsips only. John’s been nursing that drink all evening....
3. Значение идиомы other fish to fry [other fish to fry] {n. phr.}, {informal} Other things to do; otherplans. They wanted John to be the secretary, but he had other fishto fry. Mary was invited to the party but she refused because shehad other fish to fry....
4. Значение идиомы kettle of fish [kettle of fish] {v. phr.}, {informal} Something to be considered;how things are; a happening; business. I thought he needed money, but it was another kettle of fish – his car had disappeared. -Usually used with “pretty”, “fine”, “nice”, but meaning bad trouble. He had two flat tires and no spare on a country road at […]...
5. Значение идиомы fish fry [fish fry] {n.} An outdoor party or picnic at which fish are friedand eaten. The guests at the fish fry caught and cooked their ownfish....
6. Значение идиомы neither fish nor fowl [neither fish nor fowl] also [neither fish, flesh, nor fowl]Something or someone that does not belong to a definite group or knownclass; a strange person or thing; someone or something odd or hard tounderstand. The man is neither fish nor fowl; he votes Democrat orRepublican according to which will do him the most good. Mrs. […]...
7. Пословица / поговорка there are plenty of other fish in the sea / there are plenty of more fish in the sea – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: there are plenty of other fish in the sea / there are plenty of more fish in the sea Перевод: свет клином не сошелся Пример: There are plenty of other fish in the sea, I told my friend when she separated from her boyfriend. На нем свет клином не сошелся, сказала я […]...
8. Значение идиомы fish or cut bait [fish or cut bait] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Decide what you want todo and stop wasting time; either act now or give someone else a chanceor turn. Jack couldn’t decide whether to go to college or get ajob, so his father told him to fish or cut bait. “Buy the kind ofice cream you want […]...
9. Значение идиомы cold fish [cold fish] {n.}, {informal} A queer person; a person who is unfriendly or does not mix with others. No one knows the new doctor, he is a cold fish. Nobody invites Eric to parties because he is a cold fish....
10. Значение идиомы not the only fish in the sea [not the only fish in the sea] {n. phr.} One of many; not the onlyone of the kind; not the only one available. He said he could findother girls – she was not the only fish in the sea. Compare: NOT THEONLY PEBBLE ON THE BEACH....
11. Перевод слова drink Drink – пить, напиток Перевод слова Long drink – стакан пива in drink – пьяный; в пьяном виде to drink air – жадно глотать воздух Oh for a Drink! Ах, как хочется пить! I need a Drink. Мне надо выпить. I owe you a Drink. Я должен тебе выпивку....
12. Перевод слова fish Fish – рыба, ловить рыбу, удить Перевод слова Salt-water fish – морская рыба fish soup – рыбный суп, уха to fish and hunt – быть рыболовом и охотником to catch a fish – поймать рыбу Chris Fished in his pocket for a coin. Крис выудил из кармана монету. Fish bite at bait. Рыба клюет на […]...
13. Значение идиомы fish for [fish for] {v.}, {informal} To try to get or to find out, by hinting or by a roundabout way to try to lead someoneelse to give or tell you what you want by hinting. Jerry was alwaysfishing for an invitation to Bob’s house. Near examination time, some of the students fish for information....
14. Значение идиомы queer fish [queer fish] {n.} A strange or unusual person who does odd things. Uncle Algernon dresses in heavy furs in the summer andshort-sleeved shirts in the winter. No wonder everyone considers him aqueer fish....
15. Значение идиомы drink down [drink down] {v. phr.} To drink in one gulp; swallow entirely. Steve was so thirsty that he drank down six glasses of orange juice in rapid succession....
16. Значение идиомы fish out of water [fish out of water] {n. phr.} A person who is out of his properplace in life; someone who does not fit in. Because Ed could notswim, he felt like a fish out of water at the beach. She was theonly girl at the party not in a formal dress and she felt like a fishout […]...
17. Значение идиомы fish in muddy [fish in muddy] or [troubled waters] {v. phr.} To take advantage ofa troubled or confusing situation; seek personal advantage. Withthe police disorganized after the collapse of communism in Europe, many criminals started to fish in troubled waters....
18. A nun arrives at the local bar John was sitting outside his local pub one day, enjoying a quiet pint and generally feeling good about himself, when a nun suddenly appears at his table and starts decrying the evils of drink. “You should be ashamed of yourself young man! Drinking is a Sin! Alcohol is the blood of the devil!” Now John […]...
19. Перевод идиомы like a fish out of water, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: like a fish out of water Перевод: не в своей тарелке Пример: I was like a fish out of water when I went to the party with my cousin. Я был не в своей тарелке, когда пошел на вечеринку со своим двоюродным братом....
20. Placing a Drink Order Server: Hello, I’m Allie and I’ll be your Server today. Here’s a menu. Can I take your Drink order? Joel: I’d like a glass of water with no ice. Server: Sure. Will that be Sparkling or Still? Joel: Uh, Tap. Server: Okay, one glass of tap water. Would you like anything else? We have Soda, […]...
21. Water becomes America’s favorite drink again NEW YORK (AP) – It wasn’t too long ago that America had a love affair with soda. Now, an old flame has the country’s heart. As New York City’s ban on the sale of large cups of soda and other sugary drinks at some businesses starts on Tuesday, one thing is clear: soda’s run as […]...
22. Serving Drinks and Cocktails Spencer: I’m practicing making drinks for the party tonight. Do you want to try one? Heidi: You’re the Bartender? I didn’t know you knew how To mix drinks. Spencer: I can Hold my own. Okay, Name it and I’ll make it – any Mixed drink or Cocktail. Heidi: Okay, I’ll have a Screwdriver. Spencer: A […]...
23. Berkowitz is having a drink at his hotel Berkowitz is having a drink at his hotel when he spots a beautiful young woman at the other end of the bar. “Bartender,” he says, “give that lady whatever she likes, and put it on my tab.” When the drink is delivered, the woman gives Berkowitz a warm smile. A moment later he’s at her […]...
24. Значение идиомы fish for a compliment [fish for a compliment] {v, phr.} To try to make someone pay acompliment. When Jim showed me his new car, I could tell that hewas fishing for a compliment....
25. Перевод идиомы big frog in a small pond / big fish in a small pond, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: big frog in a small pond / big fish in a small pond Перевод: быть важной фигурой в менее важном месте Пример: The woman was a big fish in a small pond when she moved to the small town. Когда женщина переехала в маленький город, она стала там важной персоной....
26. Пословица / поговорка eat, drink, and be merry – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: eat, drink, and be merry Перевод: ешь, пей, веселись; пока жив – наслаждайся Пример: The sailors always tried to eat, drink and be merry before they went on a voyage. Моряки всегда старались наесться, напиться и навеселиться, до того, как отправляться в плавание....
27. Перевод идиомы fish for compliments, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: fish for compliments Перевод: напрашиваться на комплименты, вести себя так, чтобы получить комплимент Пример: Emma, you know you don’t look fat in that dress. Are you fishing for compliments? Эмма, ты же знаешь, что это платье тебя не полнит. Ты что, напрашиваешься на комплименты?...
28. Рыба и морепродукты (Fish and seafood), лексика и слова по теме Shellfish – моллюски Mussels – мидии Caviar (red, black) – икра (красная, черная) Shrimps – креветки мелкие Prawns – креветки крупные Oysters – устрицы Squids – кальмары Crabs – крабы Crab meat – крабовое мясо Lobsters – лобстеры, омары Spiny lobster – лангуст Lobster tails – хвостики лобстеров Scallops – морские гребешки Octopus – осьминог […]...
29. Значение идиомы hooked on [hooked on] {adj.} 1. Addicted to a substance such as cigarettes, coffee, tea, drugs, or alcohol. Fred is hooked on grass, but Tim isonly hooked on tea. 2. Enthusiastic or very supportive of something. I am hooked on the local symphony....
30. Перевод идиомы fish in troubled waters, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: fish in troubled waters Перевод: удить рыбку в мутной воде; вовлечься в трудную или опасную ситуацию с целью получения выгоды Пример: The politician was fishing in troubled waters in order to gather information about the scandal. Политик удил рыбку в мутной воде, чтобы получить информацию о скандале....
31. A man walks into a bar and orders two drinks A man walks into a bar and orders two drinks. As the bartender watches he drinks one drink and pours the other one on his hand. He orders two more drinks and does the same thing. The third time the bartender asks him what’s going on. “Why are you pouring that drink on your hand”? […]...
32. I don’t owe anything for this drink The bartender asks the guy sitting at the bar, “What’ll you have?” The guy answers, “A scotch, please.” The bartender hands him the drink, and says “That’ll be five dollars,” to which the guy replies, “What are you talking about? I don’t owe you anything for this.” A lawyer, sitting nearby and overhearing the conversation, […]...
33. Diver Has Visited The Same Friendly Fish For 25 Years Beneath the surface of Japan’s Tateyama Bay stands a shrine called a torii, sacred to the Shinto religion. But more than being a place of spiritual importance, the underwater site is host to something else that’s remarkable – a unique friendship between a man and a fish. For more than two decades, a local diver […]...
34. Пословица / поговорка you can take a horse to water but you can’t make him drink – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: you can take a horse to water but you can’t make him drink Перевод: можно пригнать коня на водопой, но пить его не заставишь; не всего можно добиться силой Пример: The woman took her children to the park but they were not interested in playing in the playground. You can lead a […]...
35. Перевод слова alcohol Alcohol – алкоголь, спирт Перевод слова Absolute alcohol – чистый спирт denatured alcohol – денатурат methyl alcohol – метиловый спирт alcohol addict – алкоголик I abstain from Alcohol. Я воздерживаюсь от алкоголя. Alcohol fogs his brain. Алкоголь затуманивает его мозги. His breath stank of Alcohol. От него воняло перегаром. Примеры из жизни Обратите внимание, что […]...
36. Giving Compliments A friend from work, Nia, Asked a few of us over to her apartment to watch the game this Sunday and I was really nervous. I’ve always liked Nia and I was hoping we could Be more than friends. My brother, Charlie, said that if I really liked her, I should be sure to give […]...
37. Does the person that you want to get even with drink red wine? Does the person that you want to get even with drink red wine? If so, have I got one for you! Get yourself some Neutral Red, a water soluble, crystalline red dye. Mix some into the persons wine and wait for them to take a leak. (Nuetral Red comes out as red as it goes […]...
38. While enjoying a drink with a mate one night While enjoying a drink with a mate one night, this bloke decides to try his luck with an attractive young girl sitting alone by the bar. To his surprise, she asks him to join her for a drink and eventually asks him if he’d like to come back to her place. The pair jump into […]...
39. A story with a moral While they were taking up the collection, John leaned forward and said, “Hey, Marie, how about you and me go to dinner next Friday?” “Why Yes, John, that would be nice,” said Marie. Well, John couldn’t believe his luck. All week long he polished up his car, and on Friday he picked up Marie and […]...
40. Tea as the Most Popular Drink in Britain Из топика Чай – самый популярный напиток в Британии, вы узнаете, что англичане предпочитают чай, а не кофе, столь популярный в Европе и Америке. Впервые чай появился в Великобритании в 17-ом веке, а сегодня модный ритуал “чаепитие в 5 часов вечера” проводят по всей Британии. Чай обязательно должен быть очень крепким, с молоком и сладостями. […]...