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1. Значение идиомы second nature[second nature] {n.} Something done without any special effort, asif by natural instinct. Cutting tall trees has become second natureto the experienced lumberjack....
2. Значение идиомы look like the cat that ate the canary[look like the cat that ate the canary] or [look like the cat thatswallowed the canary] {v. phr.} To seem very self-satisfied; look asif you had just had a great success. Peter bet on the poorest horsein the race and when it won, he looked like the cat that ate thecanary. When she won the ... Читать далее...
3. A Corporate TakeoverLee: Hello, Lee Williams. Bruce: Hi, Lee. This is Bruce Eng. The reason I’m calling is to find out if there is any news about your company’s Takeover bid for Shamrock Corp. It’s been a week and I was wondering what’s happening. Lee: Hi, Bruce. I’m glad you called. I was just about to call ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы step on it[step on it] or [step on the gas] {v. phr.} 1. To push down on thegas pedal to make a car go faster. Be very careful when you step onthe gas. Don’t go too fast. Compare: GIVE IT THE GUN. 2. {informal}To go faster; hurry. Step on it, or we’ll be late for school. John ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы flag down[flag down] {v.}, {informal} To stop by waving a signal flag or asif waving a signal flag. The signalman flagged down the freighttrain. A policeman flagged down the car with his flashlight....
6. Значение идиомы change off[change off] {v.}, {informal} To take turns doing something; alternate. John and Bill changed off at riding the bicycle. Bob painted one patch of wall and then he changed off with Tom....
7. Значение идиомы go halfway[go halfway] or [go halfway to meet one] or [meet one halfway] {v. phr.} To give up part of what you want or to do your share in reachingan agreement with someone. Our neighbors are willing to go halfwayto meet us and pay their share for a fence between our houses. Bobwants to make up ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы flip-flop[flip-flop ] {v.}, {informal} To alternate the positions of;exchange the places of; switch. The football coach had one play inwhich he flip-flopped his left halfback and fullback....
9. Значение идиомы meet up with[meet up with] {v. phr.} To meet by accident; come upon withoutplanning or expecting to. When he ran around the tree, Bob suddenlymeet up with a large bear. The family would have arrived on time, but they met up with a flat tire....
10. Значение идиомы make ends meet[make ends meet] {v. phr.} To have enough money to pay one’s bills;earn what it costs to live. Both husband and wife had to work tomake ends meet....
11. Значение идиомы bump into[bump into] {v.}, {informal} To meet without expecting to; happen to meet; come upon by accident. Mary was walking down the street, when she suddenly bumped into Joan. Ed was surprised to bump into John at the football game. Syn.: RUN INTO....
12. Перевод слова meetMeet — встречаться, встречать Перевод слова To meet with competition — сталкиваться с конкуренцией our eyes met — наши взгляды встретились let’s meet for dinner — давайте пообедаем вместе How seldom we Meet! Как же редко мы встречаемся! Meet me at 8.00. Встречай меня в 8.00. Pleased to Meet you. Рад с вами познакомиться. Интересные ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы meet with[meet with] {v.} 1. To meet, usually by accident. Inthe woods he met with two strangers. Syn.: COME UPON. 2. To meettogether, usually by plan; join; have a meeting with. The twoscouts met with the officers to talk about plans for the march. 3. Toexperience ; suffer ; have. The farmer met with misfortune; his ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод идиомы meet the requirements (for something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: meet the requirements (for something) Перевод: удовлетворять требованиям Пример: The new nurse does not meet the requirements to be a nurse in our hospital. Новая медсестра не удовлетворяет условиям, чтобы быть медсестрой в нашей больнице....
15. Перевод идиомы meet someone halfway, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: meet someone halfway Перевод: пойти кому-либо навстречу, найти компромисс Пример: He is very stubborn and is never willing to meet his friends halfway. Он очень упрямый и никогда не хочет пойти навстречу своим друзьям....
16. Значение идиомы chance on[chance on] also [chance upon] {v.} To happen to find or meet; find or meet by accident. On our vacation we chanced upon an interesting antique store. Mary dropped her ring in the yard, and Mother chanced on it as she was raking. Syn.: HAPPEN ON. Compare: RUN INTO....
17. Значение идиомы what of it[what of it] or [what about it] {interj.}, {informal} What is wrongwith it; what do you care. Martha said «That boy is wearing a greencoat.» Jan answered, «What of it?» «John missed the bus.» «What ofit?» Syn.: SO WHAT....
18. Значение идиомы dream of[dream of] {v.} To think about seriously; think about with the idea of really doing; consider seriously. — Usually used with a negative. I wouldn’t dream of wearing shorts to church....
19. Значение идиомы left-handed compliment[left-handed compliment] An ambiguous compliment which isinterpretable as an offense. I didn’t know you could look sopretty! Is that a wig you’re wearing?...
20. Перевод идиомы make ends meet, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: make ends meet Перевод: сводить концы с концами Пример: It is hard to make ends meet on his salary. С его зарплатой трудно сводить концы с концами....
21. Man goes to a fancy dress partyMan goes to a fancy dress party wearing only a glass jar on his p*nis. Lady asks, «What are you?» He says, «I’m a fireman.» «But you’re only wearing a glass jar,» says the woman. He says, «Exactly, in an emergency, break glass.» Pull knob and I’ll cum as fast as I can!»...
22. Значение идиомы wear blinders[wear blinders] or [blinkers] {v. phr.} To refuse or be unable toconsider alternative ways of thinking or acting. Anybody whodisputes the importance of learning languages is wearing blinders....
23. Значение идиомы in favor of[in favor of] {prep.} On the side of; in agreement with, Everyone in the class voted in favor of the party. Most girls arein favor of wearing lipstick. Compare: IN BACK OF....
24. Значение идиомы cause eyebrows to raise[cause eyebrows to raise] {v. phr.} To do something that causes consternation; to shock others. When Algernon entered Orchestra Hall barefoot and wearing a woman’s wig, he caused eyebrows to raise....
25. Значение идиомы coffee hour[coffee hour] {n.} A time for coffee or other refreshments after a meeting; a time to meet people and have refreshments. After the business meeting we had a coffee hour. The Joneses had a coffee hour so their visitor could meet their neighbors....
26. A gruesome discoveryA girl was intrigued at the kilt that a Scottsman was wearing, wondering what he would be wearing underneath. «What’s underneath your kilt?», she asked him. «Why don’t you take a look», he replied. Curiosity overcomming her, she lifted the kilt. then let it go,»Oh, it’s gruesome!» «Well, why don’t you take another look, it ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод идиомы wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve Перевод: не уметь скрывать своих чувств Пример: He was wearing his heart on his sleeve after the meeting with his boss. Он не мог скрыть своих чувств после встречи с начальником....
28. Значение идиомы return the compliment[return the compliment] {v. phr.} To say or do the same to someonethat he has said or done to you; pay someone back. Mary said, «Ilove your new hairdo» and Suzy returned the compliment with «What apretty dress you’re wearing, Mary.» John punched Jerry in thenose, and Jerry returned the compliment....
29. Значение идиомы map out[map out] {v. phr.} To arrange; lay out; plan. The candidatewill meet with his campaign manager tomorrow to map out his campaignstrategy....
30. Знакомство на английском языкеНу, за знакомство! Welcome! Добро пожаловать! What is your name? Как Вас зовут? My name is… Меня зовут… What is his name? Как его зовут? His name is…. . Его зовут…. . What is her name? Как ее зовут? Her name is…. . Ее зовут…. . I would like you to meet my husband Разрешите ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы wear thin[wear thin] {v.} 1. To become thin from use, wearing, or thepassing of time. My old pair of pants has worn thin at the knees. This old dime has worn very thin. 2. To grow less, or lessinteresting; decrease. The joke began to wear thin when you heardit too many times. The teacher’s patience began ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы meet one’s eye[meet one’s eye] {v. phr.} To be in plain view or come into plainview; appear clearly or obviously. When John rounded the bend, aclear blue lake met his eye. On a first reading the plan lookedgood, but there was more to it than met the eye....
33. Значение идиомы thumb one’s nose[thumb one’s nose] {v. phr.} 1. To hold one’s open hand in front ofone’s face with one’s thumb pointed at one’s nose as a sign of scornor dislike. After Bob ran into the house he thumbed his nose at Tomthrough the window. 2. {informal} To look with disfavor or dislike;regard with scorn; refuse to obey. ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы take in stride[take in stride] {v. phr.} To meet happenings without too muchsurprise; accept good or bad luck and go on. He learned to takedisappointments in stride....
35. Значение идиомы stand up to[stand up to] {v.} To meet with courage. Mary stood up to thesnarling dog that leaped toward her. A soldier must stand up todanger....
36. Значение идиомы sell off[sell off] {v. phr.} To liquidate one’s holdings of certain setitems. The retired professor had to sell off his rare butterflycollection to meet his health expenses....
37. Значение идиомы cross one’s path[cross one’s path] {v. phr.} To meet or encounter someone; to come upon someone more by accident than by plan. Surprisingly, I crossed John’s path in Central Park one afternoon....
38. Значение идиомы of course[of course] {adv. phr.} 1. As you would expect; naturally. Bobhit Herman, and Herman hit him back, of course. The rain camepouring down, and of course the track meet was canceled. 2. Without adoubt; certainly; surely. Of course you know that girl; she’s inyour class....
39. Значение идиомы hit on[hit on] or [hit upon] {v.} To happen to meet, find, or reach; tochoose or think by chance, John hit on a business that was juststarting to grow rapidly. There seemed to be several explanationsof the crime, but the detectives hit on the right one the first time. Compare: HAPPEN ON....
40. Значение идиомы come through[come through] {v.}, {informal} To be equal to a demand; meet trouble or a sudden need with success; satisfy a need. When the baseball team needed a hit, Willie came through with a double. John needed money for college and his father came through....