Значение идиомы fairy tale

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1. “Моя любимая сказка” (My favourite fairy-tale) I love fairy-tales very much. They take me to the world of magic and adventure, fairies and glorious princesses. I think I like all of them but my favourite one is “Cinderella”. This beautiful story was written by Charles Perrault in 1697. When I was a baby my parents often read it to me before […]...
2. Перевод слова tale Tale – рассказ, история, сказка Перевод слова Remnant of my tale – окончание, конец моего рассказа twice told tale – старая история to tell a tale – рассказать сказку He was intrigued by the Tale. Сказка его захватила. Everything he told us about his happy marriage was just a fairy Tale. Все, что он рассказал […]...
3. Значение идиомы fairy godmother [fairy godmother] {n.} 1. A fairy believed to help and take care ofa baby as it grows up. 2. A person who helps and does much foranother. The rich man played fairy godmother to the boys and had abaseball field made for them. Jane was a fairy godmother to herpoorer friends....
4. Перевод идиомы wishful thinking, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: wishful thinking Перевод: заблуждение, когда желаемое выдается за действительное Пример: It is wishful thinking to expect deeper change under his leadership. Не стоит выдавать желаемое за действительное, и ожидать больших изменений под его руководством....
5. Значение идиомы pull one’s leg [pull one’s leg] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get someone to accept aridiculous story as true; fool someone with a humorous account ofsomething; trick. For a moment, I actually believed that his wifehad royal blood. Then I realized he was pulling my leg. Westerncowboys loved to pull a stranger’s leg. Compare: STRING ALONG. -[leg-pulling] {n.} Strangers […]...
6. Tooth Fairy Form Letter Dear ____________: Thank you for leaving [01] tooth under your pillow last night. While we make every attempt to leave a monetary reward in the case of lost or stolen children’s teeth, we were unable to process your request for the following reason(s) indicated below: ( ) the tooth could not be found ( ) […]...
7. Значение идиомы snow under [snow under] {v.} 1. To cover over with snow. The doghouse wassnowed under during the blizzard. 2. {informal} To give so much ofsomething that it cannot be taken care of; to weigh down by so much ofsomething that’ you cannot do anything about it. – Usually used in thepassive. The factory received so many orders […]...
8. Taking Credit Jeff: You’re not going to believe what happened? Lucy: Oh, is the big meeting over? What happened? Jeff: Dan tried To take credit for Our idea for the new Campaign. Lucy: You’re kidding me! I thought he might try To pull something Like this, but I didn’t think he’d Have the nerve To do that. […]...
9. Значение идиомы on account of [on account of] {prep.} As a result of; because of. The picnicwas held in the gym on account of the rain. Compare: ON ONE’SACCOUNT, OF ONE’S OWN ACCORD....
10. Значение идиомы account [account] See: CALL TO ACCOUNT, CHARGE ACCOUNT, LEAVE OUT OF ACCOUNT, ON ACCOUNT, ON ACCOUNT OF, ON ONE’S ACCOUNT, ON ONE’S OWN ACCOUNT, SAVINGS ACCOUNT, TAKE INTO ACCOUNT....
11. Значение идиомы pipe dream [pipe dream] {n.}, {informal} An unrealizable, financially unsound, wishful way of thinking; an unrealistic plan. Joe went through themotions of pretending that he wanted to buy that $250,000 house, buthis wife candidly told the real estate lady that it was just a pipedream. Compare: PIE IN THE SKY....
12. Перевод слова false False – ошибочный, фальшивый, не настоящий Перевод слова False accusation – ложное обвинение false note – фальшивая нота false document – поддельный документ He registered at the hotel under a False name. Он зарегистрировался в гостинице под чужим именем. His friends played him False. Его друзья обманули его. She’s so False. Она такая врунья....
13. Значение идиомы go up [go up] {v.} 1. To go or move higher; rise. Many people came towatch the weather balloon go up. The path goes up the hill. 2. Tobe able to become heard; become loud or louder. A shout went upfrom the crowd at the game. 3. Grow in height while being built; tobe built. The new […]...
14. Значение идиомы eager beaver [eager beaver] {n. phr.}, {slang} A person who is always eager towork or do anything extra, perhaps to win the favor of his leader orboss. Jack likes his teacher and works hard for her, but hisclassmates call him an eager beaver. The man who was promoted tobe manager was an eager beaver who got to […]...
15. Значение идиомы red herring [red herring] {n. phr.} A false scent laid down in order todeceive; a phony or misleading story designed to cause confusion. That story about the president having an affair was a red herringcreated by the opposition in order to discredit him....
16. Перевод слова suspect Suspect – 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 […]...
17. Значение идиомы cock-and-bull story [cock-and-bull story] {n. phr.} An exaggerated or unbelievable story. “Stop feeding me such cock-and-bull stories,” the detective said to the suspect....
18. Значение идиомы take into account [take into account] {v. phr.} To remember and understand whilejudging someone or something; consider. How much time will we needto get to the lake? You have to take the bad road into account. His acting in the play was remarkable, taking into account his youthand inexperience. Syn.: RECKON WITH. Contrast: LEAVE OUT OF ACCOUNT....
19. Reaching a Milestone Jeff: Well, we’ve reached a Milestone. Lucy: Yup, it’s been a Long haul, but we’ve finally Made it. Did you ever think we’d get here? Jeff: I admit I had my doubts. At the beginning, I was really Dubious that this Venture would Pan out. I thought that our Prospects were Iffy, At best. Lucy: […]...
20. Problems at the Office Lucy: Hey Jeff, can I Pick your brain for a minute? Jeff: Sure, what’s up? Lucy: Well, I have a Sticky situation at work and I wanted to get your Input. You’re always so Tactful. Jeff: Thanks. I’m not sure I can help but I’ll give you my two cents. Lucy: Well, it’s like this. […]...
21. Значение идиомы leave out of account [leave out of account] {v. phr.} To fail to consider; forget about. The picnic planners left out of account that it might rain. Contrast: TAKE INTO ACCOUNT....
22. Meeting an Out of Town Friend Lucy: Hey Jeff, Have you met my friend? Jeff: No, I don’t think I have. Lucy: Well, this is my Oldest and best friend, Marlene. She’s visiting From out of town. Jeff: Hi, I’m Jeff. Marlene: Hi, iT’s nice meeting you. Jeff: How long do you plan to be in town? Marlene: I’m here for […]...
23. Значение идиомы what with [what with] {prep.} Because; as a result of. I couldn’t visityou, what with the snowstorm and the cold I had. What with dishesto wash and children to put to bed, mother was late to the meeting. Compare: ON ACCOUNT OF....
24. Ella`s Fairy Tree – Волшебное дерево Эллы And there they stood in a file along the bank looking around, frightened. The lake and the forest were still, no sound was heard. Summer so brief, with its white nights when school was over meant freedom and happiness, and they were enjoying it to the full… The twilights never ended and this illusion kept […]...
25. Teamwork Jeff: So, does that sound okay with you? Lucy: What? Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t hear what you said. Jeff: You seem Preoccupied today. What’s up? Lucy: Oh, it’s this guy I know from this class I’m taking. His name is Richard. I think I’ve mentioned him before. Jeff: Yeah, sure, the guy you’re working […]...
26. Steve, Bob and Jeff are working on a very high scaffolding Steve, Bob and Jeff are working on a very high scaffolding. Suddenly, Steve falls off. He is killed instantaneously. After the ambulance leaves with Steve’s body, Bob and Jeff realize they’ll have to inform his wife. Bob says he’s good at this sort of sensitive stuff, so he volunteers to do the job. After two […]...
27. Asking for and Giving Instructions The supervisor at my work asked me the other day to Help out one of the new employees. She needs some basic Orientation on how to Login to our network. So I made an appointment with her to come to my Cubicle for a little training session. Jeff: Hi, Lucy, how are you Settling in? […]...
28. Значение идиомы tell tales out of school [tell tales out of school] {v. phr.} To tell something that issecret; tell others something that is not meant to be known. Don’ttell Jane anything. She is always telling tales out of school. Compare: LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG, SPILL THE BEANS....
29. Значение идиомы call to account [call to account] {v. phr.} 1. To ask to explain why he did something wrong. The principal called Jim to account after Jim left school early without permission. 2. To scold ; reprimand. The father called his son to account for disobeying him....
30. Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde is one of the most interesting representatives of British literature. He was born in 1856 in Irish family. His father was an optician, an author of some books on Irish folklore. His mother was a poetess and was well-known in aristocratic society. After graduating from Oxford University Wilde delivered lectures on ethics and […]...
31. Значение идиомы play one false [play one false] {v. phr.}, {literary} To act disloyally toward ; betray; cheat; deceive. Good faith was not in him: heplayed anyone false who trusted him. His hopes had played himfalse....
32. Значение идиомы savings account [savings account] {n.} An account in a bank, where people put moneyto save it, and the bank uses the money and pays interest every year. If you leave your money in your savings account for six months or ayear, the bank will pay interest on it. Compare: CHECKING ACCOUNT....
33. Diversity at Work Jeff: What were you and Richard talking about earlier? It looked Intense. Lucy: Yeah, Richard said something to me that I Didn’t Appreciate. Jeff: Oh, no. I know how Insensitive he can be. What has he done now? Lucy: He asked me how long it took me to learn English. Jeff: But, you were born […]...
34. Значение идиомы flush it [flush it] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To fail. I reallyflushed it in my math course. 2. {interj.}, {used imperatively}Expression registering refusal to believe something considered stupidor false. “You expect me to buy that story? Flush it!”...
35. Значение идиомы charge account [charge account] {n.} An agreement with a store through which you can buy things and pay for them later. Mother bought a new dress on her charge account. Mr. Jones has a charge account at the garage on the corner....
36. Reserving a Rental Car I will be in Chicago next week and needed a rental car. I called up Bargain Rental Cars and made a Reservation. After I got through the Phone tree, I spoke with a reservation Agent. Agent: Welcome to Bargain Rental Car. Jeff: I’d like to reserve a rental car. Agent: What city will you be […]...
37. Значение идиомы write up [write up] {v.} 1. To write the story of; describe in writing; givea full account of. Reporters from many newspapers are here to writeup the game. The magazine is writing up the life of thePresident. 2. To put something thought or talked about into writing;finish writing. John took notes of what the teachersaid in class […]...
38. Значение идиомы spin a yarn [spin a yarn] {v. phr.} To tell a story of adventure with someexaggeration mixed in; embellish and protract such a tale. UncleFred, who used be a sailor, knows how to spin a fascinating yarn, butdon’t always believe everything he says....
39. Storytelling на английском Любите ли вы читать? А слушать интересные истории? Может быть, сами рассказываете так, что заслушаешься? Романы, рассказы, эссе, легенды и мифы – сколько разных жанров и вариантов поведать что-то этому миру. Как называют на английском языке все это многообразие способов рассказывать истории, читайте ниже. Какие истории можно рассказать на английском? Myth – история о чем-то, […]...
40. Значение идиомы in consequence of [in consequence of] {prep.}, {formal} As a result of. Inconsequence of the deep snow, school will not open today. Inconsequence of his promise to pay for the broken window, Bill was notpunished. Compare: BECAUSE OF, ON ACCOUNT OF....