Значение идиомы flat as a pancake

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1. Значение идиомы flat-footed [flat-footed] {adj.}, {informal} 1. Straightforward; forthright;direct; outright. The governor issued a flat-footed denial of theaccusation. He came out flat-footed against the idea. 2. Notready; not prepared; – usually used with “catch”. The teacher’squestion caught Tim flat-footed. Unexpected company at lunch timecaught Mrs. Green flat-footed....
2. Значение идиомы fall flat [fall flat] {v.}, {informal} To be a failure; fail. The partyfell flat because of the rain. His joke fell flat because no oneunderstood it....
3. Значение идиомы flat-out [flat-out] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Without hiding anything;plainly; openly. The student told his teacher flat-out that he wasnot listening to her. 2. At top speed; as fast as possible. He sawtwo men running flat-out from the wild rhinoceros....
4. Значение идиомы leave flat [leave flat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To quit or leave suddenlywithout warning when wanted or needed; desert; forsake; abandon. Sam found that being a member of the trail-clearing group was a lotof hard work, so he left them flat. My car ran out of gas and leftme flat, ten miles from town. Compare: LEAVE IN THE […]...
5. Перевод слова flat Flat – плоский, ровный; плоскость; квартира Перевод слова Flat roof – плоская крыша cold-water flat – квартира без горячей воды the flat of the hand – ладонь A Flat stone was used as a table. Плоский камень использовался в качестве стола. The Flat was so cute. Квартира была так хороша. Work on a clean, Flat […]...
6. Перевод идиомы flat out, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: flat out Перевод: 1. четко и ясно, ничего не скрывая, не утаивая; прямо, в открытую 2. на полной скорости, с предельной скоростью Пример: I told my friend flat out that I would not go to the party with her. Я прямо сказала своей подруге, что не пойду с ней на вечеринку. Scott was driving […]...
7. Перевод идиомы fall flat (on one’s face), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: fall flat (on one’s face) Перевод: упасть в грязь лицом; полностью провалиться, потерпеть неудачу Пример: My attempt at humor fell flat and now the girl does not like me. Моя попытка пошутить закончилась неудачей, и теперь девушка меня не любит. I fell flat on my face when I tried to impress the girl with […]...
8. Значение идиомы level off [level off] or [level out] {v.} 1. To make flat or level. Thesteamroller leveled out the gravel roadbed and then the concrete waspoured. 2. To move on an even level. The airplane leveled out at2,000 feet. After going up for six months, the cost of livingleveled off in September....
9. Перевод идиомы caught flat-footed / caught flatfooted, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: caught flat-footed / caught flatfooted Перевод: застать врасплох Пример: The reporter’s question caught the President flat-footed. Вопрос репортера застал президента врасплох....
10. My Flat (2) We have a nice flat in a new block of flats. Our flat is on the fifth floor of a nine-storied building. It has all modem conveniences: central heating, running hot and cold water, electricity, gas, a lift and a chute to carry rubbish down. We have a three-room flat which consists of a living-room, […]...
11. What Will Be There in My New Flat В топике Что будет в моей новой квартире – я делюсь своими планами о будущей жизни в моей собственной квартире. Я хочу 3-х комнатную квартиру, просторную и удобную, с множеством красивых и удобных вещей. Я мечтаю о гостиной, где я буду принимать своих друзей, у меня будет свой собственный кабинет с библиотекой, и еще я […]...
12. My Flat В топике Моя квартира я рассказываю о квартире моих родителей в городе Южно-Сахалинске. В нашей квартире есть все современные удобства. Самая большая комната – это гостиная, с телевизором и видеомагнитофоном. Из двух остальных небольших комнат, одна – моя. В нашей небольшой, но хорошо оборудованной кухне наша семья любит проводить вечера. I live in a 5-storied […]...
13. Перевод идиомы catch someone red-handed / catch someone flat-footed, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: catch someone red-handed / catch someone flat-footed Перевод: застать кого-либо за выполнением чего-то плохого, незаконного; застать врасплох Пример: I caught him red-handed trying to break into my car. Я застал его врасплох, когда он пытался взломать мою машину....
14. Getting a Flat Tire Jaloliddin: What is that Thumping noise? Minisa: I don’t hear anything. Jaloliddin: I think you have a Flat tire. Minisa: The left Rear tire has a slow Leak, but I just Inflated it the last time I was at the Gas station, so I’m sure it’s fine. Jaloliddin: No, really, I think you need To […]...
15. Значение идиомы head for the hills [head for the hills] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get far away in ahurry; run away and hide. – Often used imperatively. Head for thehills. The bandits are coming. He saw the crowd chasing him, so heheaded for the hills. When they saw the mean boy coming, they allheaded for the hills. Compare: BEAT IT, LIGHT […]...
16. My Flat – Моя квартира (2) Our house is a short walk from the trolleybus stop. We live in panel house on the fourth floor. Our flat has all modern conveniences: central heating, gas, electricity, running cold and hot water, telephone, a lift and chute. Our flat consists of three rooms, kitchen, bathroom and a hall. First there is a small […]...
17. Моя квартира/ My Flat На английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Flat Моя квартира My name is Andrew. My family and I live in Yekaterinburg. We live in a nice flat in a modern block of flats. Our flat is on the third floor of the nine-storied building, which contains all modern facilities starting from central heating and […]...
18. My District and My Flat В топике Мой район и моя квартира я рассказываю о своем родном городе Владивостоке, районе Эгершельд и о своей небольшой квартире, в которой, честно говоря, нет ничего особенного, если вы имеете понятие о так называемых “хрущевках”. Район Эгершельд примечателен своей историей, здесь издавна селились портовики, моряки и рыбаки. Это самый “морской” район города, поэтому климат […]...
19. Значение идиомы old as the hills [old as the hills] {adj. phr.} Very old; ancient. “Why didn’tyou laugh?” she asked. “Because that joke is as old as the hills,” heanswered....
20. My Flat – Моя квартира (1) We have a nice flat in a new block of flats. Our flat is on the fourth floor. It has all modern conveniences: central heating, gas, electricity, cold and hot water, a lift and a chute to carry rubbish down. There are three rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a hall in our flat. The […]...
21. Перевод идиомы (as) old as the hills, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: (as) old as the hills Перевод: очень старый Пример: The building next to the library is as old as the hills. Здание рядом с библиотекой очень старое....
22. Our Flat – Наша квартира (2) We have a flat in a new block of flats. It is a nine-storeyed building in Gorky Street. In front of our building there is a little park. Children from our block like to spend their time there. Our flat is on the fifth floor. It is very comfortable and well planned. We have all […]...
23. A man had a flat tire on a very cold winter day A man had a flat tire on a very cold winter day. He told his girl friend he’d have it fixed in no time. However as it was very cold his hands kept getting cold. He asked his girl if he could put his hands between her knees to warm them. She said that would […]...
24. Our Flat – Наша квартира 1). This is my tenth year of schooling and I work hard to pass my final exams successfully in a year. 2). As I am very busy I can’t help my parents much in keeping house. 3). But still I have some household duties. 4). Every day I do my room and my bed, wash […]...
25. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Моя квартира (My Flat)” По-английски Перевод на русский Julia: Hi, Ella. How are you? Юлия: Привет, Элла. Как у тебя дела? Ella: I’m fine, thank you. And you? Элла: Все отлично, спасибо. А как ты? Julia: I’m very well. We’ve just moved to our new flat next to the supermarket. I wanted to invite you over this weekend if […]...
26. Значение идиомы level best [level best] {adj. phr.} One’s utmost; one’s very best. Ericrefused to stay in school although his parents did their level best tomake him finish....
27. Значение идиомы level with [level with] {v. phr.} To tell someone the truth; not engage inlies and subterfuge. “You can level with me,” his father said. “Didyou break that window?”...
28. Значение идиомы on the level [on the level] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Honest and fair; telling thewhole truth. Our teacher respects the students who are on the levelwith her. Joyce wondered if the fortune-teller was on the level....
29. Значение идиомы corn belt [corn belt] {n.} 1. The Midwest; the agricultural section of the United States where much corn is grown. Kansas is one of the slates that lies within the corn belt....
30. Значение идиомы in no time [in no time] or [in nothing flat] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a verylittle time; soon; quickly. When the entire class worked togetherthey finished the project in no time. The bus filled with studentsin nothing flat....
31. Перевод слова level Level – уровень; ровный, плоский Перевод слова Sea level – уровень моря a high level of excellence – высокий уровень мастерства to rise to higher levels – подниматься на более высокую ступень level surface – ровная поверхность He forced his voice to remain Level. Он заставил себя говорить спокойным тоном. An increased Level of performance […]...
32. Значение идиомы stone-broke [stone-broke] or [dead broke] or [flat broke] {adj.}, {informal}Having no money; penniless. Jill wanted to go to the movies but shewas stone-broke. The man gambled and was soon flat broke....
33. Nicknames for Cleveland and Detroit Many American cities have interesting nicknames. Nicknames can help establish the identity of a city. They can also spread pride among its citizens. But nicknames sometimes can make fun of something. Cleveland, Ohio is a city in America’s Midwest. One of its earliest nicknames was Forest City. No one knows for sure who gave it […]...
34. Значение идиомы devil of it [devil of it] or [heck of it] {n. phr.} 1. The worst or most unlucky thing about a trouble or accident; the part that is most regrettable. Andy lost his notebook, and the devil of it was that the notebook contained all his homework for the coming week. When I had a flat tire, the […]...
35. Значение идиомы American plan [American plan] {n.} A system of hotel management in which meals are included with the room, as opposed to the European plan that does not include meals. American tourists in Europe sometimes expect that their meals will be included, because they are used to the American plan....
36. Значение идиомы zero in on [zero in on] {v.} 1. To adjust a gun so that it will exactly hit ; aim at. Big guns were zeroed in on the enemy fort. American missiles have been zeroed in on certain targets, to be firedif necessary. 2. {slang} To give your full attention to. TheSenate zeroed in on the Latin-American problems. […]...
37. Перевод слова American American – американский, американец Перевод слова American states – американские государства; страны американского континента American colonies – английские колонии в Северной Америке of American make – американского производства Her mother is American. Ее мать – американка. She spoke with an American accent. Она говорила с американским акцентом. Интересные факты Обратите внимание, что в английском языке […]...
38. Значение идиомы beat it [beat it] {v.}, {slang} To go away in a hurry; get out quickly. When he heard the crash he beat it as fast as he could. – Often used as a command. The big boy said, “Beat it, kid. We don’t want you with us.” Compare: CLEAR OUT, LIGHT OUT, HEAD FOR THE HILLS....
39. Значение идиомы take to the woods [take to the woods] {v. phr.}, {informal} To run away and hide. When John saw the girls coming, he took to the woods. Bob took tothe woods so he would not have to mow the grass. Compare: HEAD FORTHE HILLS....
40. Значение идиомы great guns [great guns] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Very fast or very hard. – Usually used in the phrases “blow great guns”, “go great guns”. Thewind was blowing great guns, and big waves beat the shore. The menwere going great guns to finish the job. Compare: FAST AND FURIOUS.2. Very well; successfully. Smith’s new store opened last […]...