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1. Значение идиомы at large[at large] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not kept within walls, fences, or boundaries; free. The killer remained at large for weeks. Compare: AT LIBERTY. Cattle and sheep roamed at large on the big ranch. 2. In a broad, general way; at length; fully. The superintendent talked at large for an hour about his hopes ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы law of averages[law of averages] {n. phr.} The idea that you can’t win all thetime or lose all the time. The Celtics have won 10 games in a rowbut the law of averages will catch up with them soon....
3. Значение идиомы go steady[go steady] {v. phr.} To go on dates with the same person all thetime; dale just one person. At first Tom and Martha were notserious about each other, but now they are going steady. Jean wentsteady with Bob for a year; then they had a quarrel and stopped datingeach other. Syn.: KEEP COMPANY. Contrast: PLAY ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова generallyGenerally — обычно, как правило, вообще, в большинстве случаев Перевод слова What time do you generally get up? — когда ты обычно встаешь? generally speaking — вообще говоря; в общих чертах generally received — общепринятый He was Generally punctual to a minute. Он был обычно пунктуален до минуты. Frogs Generally feed at night. Лягушки, как ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы eat one out of house and home[eat one out of house and home] {v. phr.} 1. To eat so much as tocause economic hardship. Our teenaged sons are so hungry all thetime that they may soon eat us out of house and home. 2. To overstayone’s welcome. We love Bob and Jane very much, but after two weekswe started to feel ... Читать далее...
6. European UnionThe European Union or the EU is an intergovernmental and supranational union of 25 European countries, known as member states. The European Union was established under that name in 1992 by the Treaty on European Union, the Maastricht Treaty. However, many aspects of the Union existed before that date through a series of predecessor relationships, ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы dead tired[dead tired] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very tired; exhausted; worn out. She was dead tired at the end of the day’s work. Compare: DEAD ON ONE’S FEET....
8. Значение идиомы sick and tired[sick and tired] {adj.} 1. Feeling strong dislike for somethingrepeated or continued too long; exasperated; annoyed. Jane was sickand tired of always having to wait for Bill, so when he didn’t arriveon time she left without him. John is sick and tired of having hisstudies interrupted. I’ve been studying all day, and I’m sick andtired ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова EuropeanEuropean — европейский, европеец Перевод слова The European conquerors of Mexico — европейские завоеватели Мексики enlargement of the European Union — расширение Европейского Союза central european — центральноевропейский All European domestic cattle belong to the same species. Весь домашний европейский скот относятся к одному виду. They might find traces of European sojourn on the island. ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова tiredTired — усталый, утомленный, исчерпанный Перевод слова Tired face — утомленное лицо a tired joke — избитый анекдот tired apple — сморщенное яблоко old, tired dress — старое, изношенное платье She was Tired and sleepy. Она очень устала, и ей очень хотелось спать. I’m Tired. Let’s go home. Я устал. Давайте пойдем домой. I was ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы dead on one’s feet[dead on one’s feet] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Very tired but still standing or walking; too tired to do more; exhausted. Jimmy never leaves a job unfinished. He continues to work even when he’s dead on his feet. After the soldiers march all night, they are dead on their feet. Compare: DEAD TIRED, WEAR OUT....
12. Перевод слова generalGeneral — общий, повсеместный, главный Перевод слова General meeting — общее собрание as a general rule — обычно, как правило general opinion — общее мнение The practice threatens to become General. Этот обычай грозит стать всеобщим. There was a General disposition to remain. Большинство хотело остаться. In General people like her. Обычно она людям нравится....
13. Значение идиомы in general[in general ] {adv. phr.} Usually; very often. In general, mother makes good cookies. The weather in Florida is warm ingeneral. Compare: ON THE WHOLE....
14. Значение идиомы on the whole[on the whole] {adv. phr.} 1. In the most important things; in mostways. On the whole, Billy did very well in school this year. Everybody agreed that on the whole it was a good show. Syn.: INALL, FOR THE MOST PART. 2. In most cases; usually. On the whole, men are stronger than women. On ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы in particular[in particular] {adv. phr.} In a way apart from others; more thanothers; particularly; especially. The speaker talked about sportsin general and about football In particular. All the boys playedwell and Bill in particular. Margaret liked all her classes, butshe liked sewing class in particular. Contrast: IN GENERAL....
16. Перевод идиомы dead tired, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: dead tired Перевод: очень уставший; вымотанный Пример: I was dead tired so I went to bed when I got home. Я жутко устал, так что я сразу лег спать, как пришел домой....
17. Значение идиомы by and large[by and large] {adv. phr.} As it most often happens; more often than not; usually; mostly. There were bad days, but it was a pleasant summer, by and large. By and large, women can bear pain better than men. Syn.: FOR THE MOST PART, ON THE WHOLE....
18. Перевод идиомы in general, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in general Перевод: вообще, в общем Пример: In general, most of the people in our apartment are happy with the new manager. В общем, большинство жильцов нашего дома довольно новым менеджером....
19. Значение идиомы fed up[fed up] also [fed to the gills] or [fed tothe teeth] {adj. phr.} Having had too much of something; at the end ofyour patience; disgusted; bored; tired. People get fed up withanyone who brags all the time. I’ve had enough of his complaints. I’m fed up. He was fed to the teeth with television and ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод идиомы dog tired, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: dog tired Перевод: усталый, как собака; очень усталый, вымотанный Пример: Janis was dog tired after the series. She played every game. После соревнований Дженис была усталой, как собака. Она сыграла в каждой игре....
21. Перевод идиомы sick and tired of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: sick and tired of someone or something Перевод: не любить что-либо или кого-либо; сильно устать от кого-либо или чего-либо Пример: I am sick and tired of my friend’s constant complaining. Мне жутко надоело постоянное нытье моего друга....
22. Значение идиомы nigger in the woodpile[nigger in the woodpile] {n. phr.}, {slang} Something unexpectedthat changes a situation; a hidden factor or trick. — Racist andoffensive, but commonly used in the past. I knew there had to be anigger in the woodpile, because the man was being much too generous. When the salesman gave him an extra tire for his bike, ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы second wind[second wind] also [second breath] {n.} 1. The easier breathingthat follows difficult breathing when one makes a severe physicaleffort, as in running or swimming. After the first quarter mile, amile runner usually gets his second wind and can breathe better. We climbed with labored breathing for half an hour, but then got oursecond wind and ... Читать далее...
24. The Great DepressionCauses The decade after World War I was called the «Roaring Twenties». It was a time of rebuilding after a great war. Many European countries didn’t have enough money. They had to pay a lot back to the USA because the Americans helped to win the war. Above all, Germany was weak because it had ... Читать далее...
25. A woman strode angrily into the largeA woman strode angrily into the large drug-store-cum-general-store, slapped a package on the counter, and loudly expressed her dissatisfaction. The clerk asked, «What’s the problem? Wouldn’t your cat eat them?» The woman’s eyes got very large, and she whispered, «Do you mean to tell me that Pussy Treats are meant for ‘cats’?»...
26. 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. ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод идиомы by and large, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: by and large Перевод: в общем, в целом, обычно Пример: By and large, we had a good meeting even though it was very short. В целом собрание было хорошее, хотя и короткое....
28. Soldier stands guardA new soldier was on sentry duty at the main gate. His orders were clear. No car was to enter unless it had a special sticker on the windshield. A big Army car came up with a general seated in the back. The sentry said, «Halt, who goes there?» The chauffeur, a corporal, says, «General ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод слова largeLarge — большой, крупный Перевод слова Large powers — широкие полномочия large discretion — большая свобода действий large population — большое население Ours is a Large family. Наша семья большая. He hooked a Large fish. Он поймал крупную рыбу. She works for a Large firm. Она работает в большой фирме....
30. Reward these soldiers for their workA British General had sent some of his men off to fight for their country in the Falkland Island Crisis. Upon returning to England from the South American island, three soldiers that had distinguished themselves in battle were summoned to the General’s office. «Since we weren’t actually at war,» the General began, «I can’t give ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы be an item[be an item] {v. phr.} To be a couple; belong to one another. Noone is surprised to see them together anymore; it is generally recognized that they are an item....
32. A marine general, an army general and a navy admiralA marine general, an army general and a navy admiral were discussing who had the toughest men. The army general says, «Alright, I’ll prove the army has the toughest men in the country. Private, get over here!» The private reports as ordered, «Yes sir?» The general says, «See that man over there? Kill him!» Without ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы in part[in part] {adv. phr.} To some extent; partly; not wholly. — Oftenused with «large» or «small». We planted the garden in pan withflowers. But in large part we planted vegetables. Tom was only insmall part responsible....
34. Значение идиомы large order[large order] {n. phr.} Difficult job; a difficult task to fulfill. It is a large order to educate three children in college at thesame time. Compare: TALL ORDER....
35. Значение идиомы dish out[dish out] {v.} 1. To serve from a large bowl or plate. Ann’s mother asked her to dish out the beans. 2. {informal} To give in large quantities. That teacher dished out so much homework that her pupils complained to their parents. 3. {slang} To scold; treat or criticize roughly. Jim likes to dish it ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы all in[all in] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very tired; exhausted. The players were all in after their first afternoon of practice. Syn.: PLAYED OUT, WORN OUT....
37. Значение идиомы in the main[in the main] {adv. phr.}, {formal} In most cases; generally;usually. In the main, small boys and dogs are good friends. Inthe main, the pupils did well on the test....
38. Значение идиомы best seller[best seller] {n.} An item that outsells other items of a similar sort. Catherine Neville’s novel «The Eight» has been a national best seller for months. Among imported European cars, the Volkswagen is a best seller....
39. Значение идиомы same here[same here] {informal} And it is the same with me; and the same forme. — Used only in speech. Mary ordered an ice cream soda, and Jillsaid, «Same here.» Tom said he was too tired to run any further, and Bill said, «Same here.»...
40. Значение идиомы tip off[tip off] {v.}, {informal} To tell something not generally known;tell secret facts to; warn. The class president tipped off theclass that it was the superintendent’s birthday. The thieves didnot rob the bank as planned because someone tipped them off that itwas being watched by the police. Compare: PUT WISE....