Значение идиомы fast talker

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1. Значение идиомы fast buck[fast buck] or [quick buck] {slang} Money earned quickly andeasily, and sometimes dishonestly. You can make a fast buck at thegolf course by fishing balls out of the water trap. He isn’tinterested in a career; he’s just looking for a quick buck....
2. Значение идиомы live in the fast lane[live in the fast lane] {v. phr.}, {informal} To live a full andvery active life pursuing wealth and success. They have been livingin the fast lane ever since they arrived in New York City....
3. Значение идиомы fast and furious[fast and furious] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Very fast; with much speedand energy. He was mowing the grass at a fast and furious rate. When I last saw her she was driving fast and furious down thestreet. Compare: GREAT GUNS....
4. Значение идиомы play fast and loose[play fast and loose] {v. phr.} To do as you please without caringwhat will happen to other people; act so carelessly or unfairly thatpeople cannot depend on you; be very unreliable. He played fast andloose with the girl’s affections. He played fast and loose withthe company’s good name....
5. Значение идиомы pull a fast one[pull a fast one] {v. phr.} To gain the advantage over one’sopponent unfairly; deceive; trick. When Smith was told by his bossthat he might be fired, he called the company president, hisfather-in-law, and pulled a fast one by having his boss demoted....
6. Значение идиомы hard-and-fast[hard-and-fast] {adj.} Not to be broken or changed; fixed; strict. The teacher said that there was a hard-and-fast rule againstsmoking in the school....
7. Значение идиомы have something on the ball[have something on the ball] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {colloquial} To besmart, clever; to be skilled and have the necessary know-how. Youcan trust Syd; he’s got a lot on the ball OR he’s got something on theball....
8. Перевод слова fastFast — быстрый, скорый, быстро; прочный, крепкий Перевод слова Hard and fast rule — жесткое правило fast roof — устойчивая кровля fast train — скорый поезд I’m a Fast learner. Я быстро учусь. He ran as Fast as he could. Он бежал так быстро, как только мог. They held Fast to their beliefs. Они твердо ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод идиомы hard and fast, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hard and fast Перевод: твердый, строгий, фиксированный, не подлежащий изменению Пример: There is no hard-and-fast rule that say you cannot use a cell phone on the bus. Не существует твердых правил, запрещающих использовать телефон в автобусе....
10. Значение идиомы say uncle[say uncle] also [cry uncle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say that yousurrender; admit that you have lost; admit a defeat; give up. Bobfought for five minutes, but he had to say uncle. The bullytwisted Jerry’s arm and said, «Cry uncle.» The other team wasbeating us, but we wouldn’t say uncle. Compare: GIVE IN....
11. Перевод идиомы fast and furious, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: fast and furious Перевод: очень стремительно, быстро Пример: The questions were coming fast and furious during the job interview. Во время собеседования для приема на работу вопросы задавались очень быстро, один за другим....
12. Перевод идиомы play fast and loose (with someone or something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: play fast and loose (with someone or something) Перевод: действовать безответственно, легкомысленно Пример: The witness began to play fast and loose with the facts of his case and was criticized by the judge. Свидетель начал пренебрегать фактами своего дела, и его упрекнул судья....
13. Значение идиомы monkey business[monkey business] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Any unethical, illegitimate, or objectionable activity that is furtive or deceitful, e. g., undercover sexual advances, cheating, misuse of public funds, etc. There is a lot of monkey business going on in that firm; you’dbetter watch out who you deal with! 2. Comical or silly actions;goofing off. Come on ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы like mad[like mad] or [like crazy] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} With greatenthusiasm and vigor; very fast. We had to drive like mad to get there on time. See: LIKE HELL....
15. Значение идиомы bullshit artist[bullshit artist] {n.}, {slang}, {vulgar, but gaining in social acceptance} A person who habitually makes exaggerated or insincerely flattering speeches designed to impress others. Joe is a regular bullshit artist, small wonder he keeps get tine promoted ahead of everyone else....
16. Значение идиомы loud mouth[loud mouth] or [big mouth] {n.}, {slang} A noisy, boastful, orfoolish talker. Fritz is a loud mouth who cannot be trusted withsecrets. When he has had a few drinks, Joe will make empty boastslike any other big mouth....
17. Значение идиомы suck in[suck in] {v.} 1. {informal} To pull in by taking a deep breath andtightening the muscles; flatten. «Suck in those stomachs,» the gymteacher said. 2. {slang} To make a fool of; cheat. The uneducatedfarmer was sucked in by a clever crook....
18. The Grade 1 concert is fast approachingThe Grade 1 concert is fast approaching and Johhny has still not decidied what he will do. Little Mary is going to do a piano solo, Timmy will recite a poem, but Johnny can’t come up with anything. Finally, his frustrated teacher is releived when he tells her he has worked out his act. Come ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы get cracking[get cracking] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To hurry up, to startmoving fast. . Come on, you guys, let’s get cracking! Compare: GET GOING 2....
20. Перевод идиомы say uncle / cry uncle, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: say uncle / cry uncle Идиома: say uncle / cry uncle Разг. Перевод: сдаваться, признавать поражение Пример: The little boy was forced to say uncle and do what the older boy wanted. Маленькому мальчику пришлось сдаться, и сделать то, что хотел взрослый мальчик....
21. Перевод слова cleverClever — умный Перевод слова A clever cookie — умный парень clever devil — хитрый черт clever disguise — умелая маскировка She’s fearfully Clever. Она ужасно умная. She interjected Clever remarks. Она сделала разумные замечания. What a Clever little gadget! Какой умный маленький гаджет!...
22. Перевод идиомы sound asleep / fast asleep, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: sound asleep / fast asleep Перевод: крепко спать Пример: The children went to bed an hour ago and are now sound asleep. Дети отправились в кровать час назад, и сейчас крепко спят....
23. A Snail buys a fast New CarA snail buys a fast new car. There was once a snail who was sick and tired of his reputation for being so slow. He decided to get some fast wheels to make up the difference. After shopping around a while, he decided that the Datson 240-Z was the car to get. So the snail ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы in trust[in trust] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In safe care for another. Themoney was held by the hank in trust for the widow. At his deathMr. Brown left a large sum in trust for his son until he wastwenty-five....
25. Пословица / поговорка bad news travels fast / bad news has wings — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: bad news travels fast / bad news has wings Перевод: плохая молва на крыльях летит Эквивалент в русском языке: худые вести не лежат на месте Пример: Bad news travels fast and the man heard about the job layoffs a week before the official announcement. Плохая молва на крыльях летит, и мужчина услышал ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы latch on[latch on] or [hitch onto] {v.}, {informal} 1. To get hold of;grasp or grab; catch. He looked for something to latch onto andkeep from falling. The football player latched onto a pass. 2.{slang} To get into your possession. The banker latched onto athousand shares of stock. 3. {slang} To understand. The teacherexplained the idea of ... Читать далее...
27. Фаст фуд/ Fast FoodНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Fast Food Фаст фуд Modern life runs so quickly that people often don’t have enough time to eat. And most certainly they get little time for cooking. Lots of people think that fast food is the best solution in this situation. That’s why fast-food chains have become so ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод слова artistArtist — ходожник, артист Перевод слова Opera artist — оперный певец an artist by birth — художник по призванию artist in words — мастер слова He has an Artist’s eye. У него взгляд художника. He was made to be an Artist. Ему суждено было стать художником. Примеры из жизни В русском языке словом «Артист» чаще ... Читать далее...
29. He is a very fast drinkerA man goes into a bar and seats himself on a stool. The bartender looks at him and says, «What’ll it be buddy?» The man says, «Set me up with seven whiskey shots and make them doubles.» The bartender does this and watches the man slug one down, then the next, then the next, and ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы foam at the mouth[foam at the mouth] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be very angry, like a maddog. By the time Uncle Henry had the third flat tire he was reallyfoaming at the mouth....
31. Значение идиомы wet one’s whistle[wet one’s whistle] {v. phr.}, {slang} To have a drink, especiallyof liquor. Uncle Willie told John to wait outside for a minutewhile he went in to the cafe to wet his whistle....
32. Значение идиомы strike it rich[strike it rich] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To discover oil, or alarge vein of minerals to be mined, or a buried treasure. The oldprospector panned gold for years before he struck it rich. 2. Tobecome rich or successful suddenly or without expecting to. Everyone wanted to buy one of the new gadgets, and their inventorstruck ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы let one have it[let one have it] {v. phr.} 1a. {slang} To hit hard. He drewback his fist and let the man have it. Give him a kick in thepants; let him have it! Syn.: GIVE IT TO. 1b. {slang} To use a weaponon; to shoot or knife. The guard pulled his gun and let the robberhave it ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы quick on the trigger[quick on the trigger] or [trigger happy] {adj. phr.} Ready toshoot without warning; fast with a gun. He’s a dangerous criminalquick on the trigger. 2. {informal} Fast at answering questions orsolving problems. In class discussions John is always quick on thetrigger....
35. Fast-food receipt leads to supersized fine for Thornlie manA Thornlie man is probably not lovin’ McDonald’s after his fast-food splurge came back to bite him. Samuel Michael Gossage was fined $10,000 after a fast food receipt was used to trace him and subsequently charge the 27-year-old with illegal dumping in a national park. Mr Gossage was hit with the supersized fine in the ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы sure-enough[sure-enough] {adj.} Real; genuine. Rick found a sure-enoughnickel. Martha’s uncle gave her a sure-enough pearl on a littlegold chain. Jane’s uncle is a sure-enough cowboy....
37. Значение идиомы blow the lid off[blow the lid off] {v. phr.}, {informal} Suddenly to reveal the truth about a matter that has been kept as a secret either by private persons or by some governmental agency. The clever journalists blew the lid off the Watergate cover-up....
38. Перевод слова uncleUncle — дядя Перевод слова To inherit a fortune from an uncle — получить наследство от дяди maternal uncle — дядя по линии матери to talk like a Dutch uncle — отечески наставлять, журить I have three Uncles and two aunts. У меня три дяди и две тети. My Uncle died a hero. Мой дядя ... Читать далее...
39. Ordering fast foodThe following is supposedly a true story. To be included, besides being true, the story is most likely strange, weird, surprising, or funny. One night, a few co-workers at the computer data centre where I work stayed late and we all started to get hungry. We decided to order in food by phone, but our ... Читать далее...
40. Перевод слова trustTrust — доверие, доверять, верить Перевод слова He is not a man to be trusted — этому человеку нельзя доверять to inspire a certain trust — внушать некоторое доверие to take smth. on trust — принимать что-л. на веру I was a fool to Trust him. С моей стороны было глупостью доверять ему. You can’t ... Читать далее...