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1. 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 […]...
2. 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. […]...
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 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....
5. 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 […]...
6. 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....
7. 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. […]...
8. 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 […]...
9. 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....
10. 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 […]...
11. 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....
12. Значение идиомы drink like a fish [drink like a fish] {v. phr.} To drink in great quantities; to be addicted to alcohol. John is a nice guy but, unfortunately, he drinks like a fish....
13. 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 […]...
14. 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....
15. 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....
16. 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....
17. Значение идиомы give it to [give it to] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To give punishment to; beat. The crowd yelled for the wrestler to give it to his opponent. Syn.: LET HAVE IT. 2. To scold. Jerry’s mother gave it to him forcoming home late. Compare: GIVE A PIECE OF ONE’S MIND, LACE INTO. Contrast: CATCH IT....
18. Being Sued Ally: Hello, Ally McNeal. Jerry: Ally, this is Jerry Mason. I need to talk to you right away. We’re Being sued and we’ve just Been served. This is one of those times I wish we had In-house counsel. Ally: Jerry, you know that our firm will do its best To represent you, as we’ve done […]...
19. 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....
20. 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....
21. A Flirt Elaine: You look happy. Jerry: Me? Oh, I was just talking to Ling. Elaine: Oh, No wonder! You better Watch out. She’s a big Flirt. Jerry: What do you mean? Elaine: Did she Make eyes at you and Whisper sweet nothings in your ear? Jerry: Well, yes, she said she’d never met anybody like me […]...
22. 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?...
23. 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 […]...
24. Перевод слова invitation Invitation – приглашение Перевод слова Invitation – сердечное приглашение invitation to a party – приглашение на вечеринку to decline an invitation – отвергать приглашение I am sorry I must decline your Invitation. К сожалению, я не могу принять ваше приглашение. Admission by Invitation only. Вход только по пригласительным билетам. What a liberty to refuse our […]...
25. Значение идиомы on one’s honor [on one’s honor] {adj. phr.} Bound by one’s honesty; trusted. The students were not supervised during the examination. They were ontheir honor not to cheat. The house father put the boys on theirhonor not to smoke in the dormitory....
26. 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....
27. Значение идиомы hand out [hand out] {v.}, {informal} To give toseveral people. The teacher handed out the examination papers. At the Christmas party Santa Claus handed out the presents under thetree. Handing out free advice to all your friends will not makethem like you. Compare: GIVE OUT....
28. Значение идиомы bone up [bone up] {v.}, {informal} To fill with information; try to learn a lot about something in a short time; study quickly. Carl was boning up for an examination. Jim had to make a class report the next day on juvenile delinquency, and he was in the library boning up on how the courts handle it....
29. 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 […]...
30. Значение идиомы jerry-built [jerry-built] {adj.} 1. Built poorly or carelessly of cheapmaterials; easily broken. That jerry-built cabin will blow apart ina strong wind. 2. Done without careful preparation or thought;planned too quickly. When the regular television program didn’tcome on, a jerry-built program was substituted at the last minute....
31. Значение идиомы lead by the nose [lead by the nose] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have full control of;make or persuade to do anything whatever. Many people areeasily influenced and a smart politician can lead them by the nose. Don’t let anyone lead you by the nose; use your own judgment and dothe right thing....
32. Значение идиомы hang on [hang on] {v.} 1. To hold on to something, usually tightly. Jackalmost fell off the cliff, but managed to hang on until help came. Syn.: HOLD ON. 2a. To continue doing something; persist. Thegrocer was losing money every day, but he hung on, hoping thatbusiness would improve. Compare: HOLD OUT, STICK OUT. 2b. To hold […]...
33. Значение идиомы run out [run out] {v.} 1a. To come to an end; be used up. Jerry almostgot across the brook on the slippery stones but his luck ran out andhe slipped and fell. We’d better do our Christmas shopping; timeis running out. Syn.: GIVE OUT. 1b. To use all of the supply; betroubled by not having enough. The […]...
34. Watching Daytime Talk Shows Sally: Why are wasting your time on your Day off watching these Daytime talk shows? Jerry: I think they’re entertaining. Sally: You’ve got to be kidding. The only people who are Booked as guests on those shows are Losers or Exhibitionists who want Attention. Jerry: No, they’re not. These shows are all about Human drama […]...
35. Значение идиомы whipping boy [whipping boy] {n. phr.} The person who gets punished for someoneelse’s mistake. “I used to be the whipping boy during my early daysat the company,” he musingly remembered....
36. Значение идиомы rain check [rain check] {n.} 1. A special free ticket to another game or showwhich will be given in place of one canceled because of rain. Whenthe drizzle turned into a heavy rain the manager announced that thebaseball game would be replayed the next day. He told the crowd thatthey would be given rain checks for tomorrow’s […]...
37. Значение идиомы take for granted [take for granted] {v. phr.} 1. To suppose or understand to betrue. Mr. Harper took for granted that the invitation included hiswife. A teacher cannot take it for granted that students always dotheir homework. Compare: BEG THE QUESTION. 2. To accept or becomeused to without noticing especially or saying anything. George took for granted all […]...
38. Значение идиомы in a bad way [in a bad way] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In trouble or likely to havetrouble. If you have only those two girls to help you, you are in abad way. Jerry has written only one sentence of his term paperthat is due tomorrow, and he knows he is in a bad way. Mrs. Joneshas cancer and is […]...
39. 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....
40. Значение идиомы lead the way [lead the way] {v. phr.} To go before and show how to go somewhere;guide. The boys need someone to lead the way on their hike. Themen hired an Indian to lead the way to the Pueblo ruins. Thatschool led the way in finding methods to teach reading....