Значение идиомы fellow traveller

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1. Значение идиомы fifth column [fifth column] {n. phr.} A group or organization within a countrythat works to bring about the country’s downfall, usually through actsof espionage and sabotage. The Communist party in the United Stateswas considered by Senator McCarthy to be the Soviet Union’s fifthcolumn....
2. Перевод слова fellow Fellow – человек, парень, тип; товарищ, собрат Перевод слова A fellow can’t work all day long – не может же человек работать весь день jolly fellow – веселый малый fellows at school – товарищи по школе Oh, isn’t he a duck of a Fellow? Не правда ли, он просто прелесть? A tight Fellow! Хороший парень! […]...
3. Значение идиомы hail-fellow-well-met [hail-fellow-well-met ] {adj. phr.} Talking easily and in afriendly way to everyone you meet. John won the election as classpresident because he was hail-fellow-well-met....
4. This fellow comes to confession This fellow comes to confession. “Father, he said, forgive me for I have sinned.” The priest asked, “What did you do, my son?” “I lusted,” the fellow replied. “Tell me about it,” the priest said. The fellow then related his story. “Father, I am a deliveryman for UPS. Yesterday I was making a delivery in […]...
5. Значение идиомы witch-hunt [witch-hunt] {n. phr.} A hysterical movement during which peopleare persecuted for having views considereddifferent or unpopular. During the McCarthy era many innocentAmericans were accused of being Communists, as Republican patriotismdeteriorated into a witch-hunt....
6. A fellow was following a truck in heavy traffic A fellow was following a truck in heavy traffic. Every block or so, when they were stopped at a stop light, the driver of the truck would jump out of the cab with a big stick and bang on the side of the cargo bay. He’d then jump back into the cab in time to […]...
7. A fellow picked up a girl in a bar and took her home with him A fellow picked up a girl in a bar and took her home with him. After some preliminary drinks and talk, they got undressed, climbed into bed and generally got organized for a leg over. After a few minutes, the girl started laughing. The fellow asked her what she found so amusing. “Your organ,” she […]...
8. Перевод слова communist Communist – коммунист Перевод слова Communist revolution – коммунистическая революция communist dictatorships – страны с коммунистической диктатурой communist ideals – коммунистические идеалы He professes to be a Communist. Он утверждает что он коммунист. ‘I am not a Communist,’ he exclaimed. “Я не коммунист, – воскликнул он. She went into exile after the Communist takeover of […]...
9. Trust a fellow officer A defense attorney was cross-examining a police officer during a felony trial – it went like this: Q: Officer, did you see my client fleeing the scene? A: No sir, but I subsequently observed a person matching the description of the offender running several blocks away. Q: Officer, who provided this description? A: The officer […]...
10. Cowboy Joe was telling his fellow cowboys back on the ranch Cowboy Joe was telling his fellow cowboys back on the ranch about his first visit to a big-city church. “When I got there, they had me park my old truck in the corral,” Joe began. “You mean the parking lot,” interrupted Charlie, a more worldly fellow. “I walked up the trail to the door,” Joe […]...
11. The Wind and the Sun The Wind and the Sun were disputing which was the stronger. Suddenly they saw a traveller coming down the road, and the Sun said, “I see a way to decide our dispute. Whichever of us can cause that traveller to take off his cloak shall be regarded as the stronger. You begin.” So the Sun […]...
12. Значение идиомы beg the question [beg the question] {v. phr.}, {literary} To accept as true something that is still being argued about, before it is proved true; avoid or not answer a question or problem. The girls asked Miss Smith if they should wear formal dresses to the party; Miss Smith said they were begging the question because they didn’t […]...
13. A fellow, who had spent his whole life in the desert A fellow, who had spent his whole life in the desert, comes to visit a friend. He’d never seen a train or the tracks they run on. While standing in the middle of the railroad tracks one day, he hears this whistle – Whooee da Whoee! – but doesn’t know what it is. Predictably, he’s […]...
14. This fellow dies and goes to heaven This fellow dies and goes to heaven. God offers to answer three questions. Guy: “Why are girls so pretty?” God: “So you’ll like them.” Guy: “Why are girls soft?” God: “So you’ll like them.” Guy: “Why are girls so dumb?” God: “So they’ll like you.”...
15. A fellow in a bar notices a woman A fellow in a bar notices a woman, always alone, who comes in on a fairly regular basis. After the second week, he made his move. “No thank you,” she said politely.” “This may sound rather odd in this day and age, but I’m keeping myself pure until I meet the man I love.” “That […]...
16. Перевод слова belong Belong – принадлежать Перевод слова To belong to the jet set – принадлежать к сливкам общества to belong together – принадлежать друг другу belong by right – принадлежать по праву The islands Belong to Spain. Эти острова принадлежат Испании. We Belong together. Мы созданы друг для друга. Do you Belong to any clubs? Вы состоите […]...
17. A fellow dies, goes to hell, and is surprised when A fellow dies, goes to hell, and is surprised when confronted by a room full of beautiful blondes and kegs of beer. He asks a nearby demon if this is really hell, and what was so bad about the place. “Well,” said the demon, “the kegs all have holes in the bottoms, and the blondes […]...
18. This fellow was screwing his best friend’s wife when he This fellow was screwing his best friend’s wife when he suddenly stopped and sat on the edge of the bed, holding his head in his hands. “What the hell is your problem?” the lady asked. “I feel like a regular son of a bitch, getting my best friends pussy,” the man moaned. The lady reached […]...
19. Значение идиомы in a world of one’s own [in a world of one’s own] or [in a world by oneself] 1. In theplace where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart fromother people. They are in a little world of their own in theirhouse on the mountain. 2a. In deep thought or concentration. Maryis in a world of her own when she […]...
20. Значение идиомы clear one’s name [clear one’s name] {v. phr.} To prove someone is innocent of a crime or misdeed of which he has been accused. The falsely accused rapist has been trying in vain to clear his name....
21. A fellow was shipwrecked with six lovely women A fellow was shipwrecked with six lovely women who in a short time were fighting over his attentions. They held a meeting to resolve the problem and decided that each would have his services on a different day of the week, with Sundays off for him. In due time the guy was dragging himself through […]...
22. Значение идиомы question [question] See: BEG THE QUESTION, BESIDE THE POINT or BESIDE THEQUESTION, BEYOND QUESTION also WITHOUT QUESTION, CALL IN QUESTION, INQUESTION, INTO QUESTION, OUT OF THE QUESTION, POP THE QUESTION....
23. Значение идиомы third world [third world] {n.} 1. The countries not aligned with either theformer U. S. S. R.-dominated Communist bloc or the U. S. A.-dominatedcapitalist countries. New Zealand made a move toward third countrystatus when it disallowed American nuclear submarines in its harbors. 2. The developing nations of the world where the industrial revolutionhas not yet been completed. […]...
24. Значение идиомы take the fifth [take the fifth] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Taking refuge behind theFifth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States whichguarantees any witness the right not to incriminate himself whiletestifying at a trial. Alger Hiss took the Fifth when asked whetherhe was a member of the Communist Party. 2. Not to answer any questionin an informal […]...
25. Значение идиомы majority leader [majority leader] {n.} The leader of the political party with themost votes in a legislative house. The majority leader of the Houseof Representatives tried to get the members of his party to supportthe bill. Compare: MINORITY LEADER....
26. Значение идиомы in question [in question] {adj. phr.} 1. In doubt; in dispute; being arguedabout or examined. I know Bill would he a good captain for theteam. That is not in question. But does he want to be captain? Contrast: BEYOND QUESTION. 2. Under discussion; being talked orthought about. The girls in question are not in school today. On […]...
27. A fellow decides to take off early from work A fellow decides to take off early from work and go drinking. He stays until the bar closes at 2am, at which time he is extremely drunk. When he enters his house, he doesn’t want to wake anyone, so he takes off his shoes and starts tip-toeing up the stairs. Half-way up the stairs, he […]...
28. Значение идиомы shift for oneself [shift for oneself] {v. phr.} To live or act independently with nohelp, guidance or protection from others; take care of yourself. Mrs. McCarthy was forced to shift for herself after her husbanddied....
29. Значение идиомы throw a party [throw a party] {v. phr.}, {informal} To hold a party; have aparty. The club is throwing a party in the high school gym Saturdaynight. The Seniors threw a masquerade party on Halloween....
30. Значение идиомы along for the ride [along for the ride] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Being in a group for the fun or the credit without doing any of the work. He wants no members in his political party who are just along for the ride....
31. A fellow has a week off and decides to play a round of golf A fellow has a week off and decides to play a round of golf every day. First thing Monday morning, he sets off on his first round and soon catches up to the person in front. He sees that this is a woman and, as he catches up to her on a par 3, that, […]...
32. Значение идиомы beyond question [beyond question ] {adj. phr.} Not in doubt certain; sure. – Used in the predicate. People always believe anything that Mark says; his honesty is beyond question. Contrast: IN QUESTION....
33. Значение идиомы into question [into question] {adv. phr.} Into doubt or argument. – Usually usedwith “call”, “bring” or “come”. This soldier’s courage has neverbeen called into question. If a boy steals, his parents’ teachingcomes into question....
34. Значение идиомы pop the question [pop the question] {v. phr.}, {slang} To ask someone to marry you. After the dance he popped the question. A man is often toobashful to pop the question....
35. Значение идиомы hen party [hen party] {n. phr.}, {informal} A party to which only women orgirls are invited. The sorority gave a hen party for its members. Contrast: STAG PARTY. See: GO STAG....
36. Значение идиомы call in question [call in question] or [call into question] or [call in doubt] {v. phr.} To say may be a mistake; express doubt about; question. Bill called in question Ed’s remark that basketball is safer than football....
37. Значение идиомы break with [break with] {v.} To separate yourself from; end membership in; stop friendly association with. He broke with the Democratic party on the question of civil rights. He had broken with some friends who had changed in their ideas....
38. Перевод слова political Political – политический Перевод слова Political chaos – политические беспорядки clarification of political opinion – прояснение политических взглядов political clout – политическое влияние The book was a Political bombshell. Книга была политической бомбой. He harbours Political ambitions. Он питает политические амбиции. Reagan was a shrewd Political operator. Рейган был искусным политиком. rel=”nofollow”>...
39. Значение идиомы world [world] See: COME UP IN THE WORLD or RISE IN THE WORLD, DEAD TO THEWORLD, FOR ALL THE WORLD, IN A WORLD OF ONE’S OWN or IN A WORLD BYONESELF, IN THE WORLD, LOOK AT THE WORLD THROUGH ROSE-COLORED GLASSES, NOT FOR THE WORLD, ON TOP OF THE WORLD or SITTING ON TOP OF THE […]...
40. Значение идиомы call to arms [call to arms] {v. phr.} To summon into the army. During World War II millions of Americans were called to arms to fight for their country....