Значение идиомы French fried potato

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1. Значение идиомы get one’s brains fried[get one’s brains fried] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {also usedcolloquially} 1. To sit in the sun and sunbathe for an excessivelength of time. Newcomers to Hawaii should be warned not to sit inthe sun too long — they’ll get their brains fried. 2. To get high ondrugs. He can’t make a coherent sentence anymore — he’s ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова potatoPotato — картофель Перевод слова Potato bug — колорадский жук potato digger — картофелекопалка potato combine — картофелеуборочный комбайн Potato skin is very nutritious. Картофельная кожура — очень питательная. Somebody plugged him with a Potato. Кто-то запустил в него картошкой. Chop the Potato into bite-sized pieces. Порежьте картофель на небольшие кусочки....
3. Значение идиомы hot potato[hot potato] {n.}, {informal} A question that causes strongargument and is difficult to settle. Many school boards foundsegregation a hot potato in the 1960s....
4. Перевод идиомы a hot potato, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a hot potato Идиома: a hot potato разг. Перевод: щекотливый, спорный вопрос; острый вопрос; щекотливая тема Пример: The issue of part-time workers is a hot potato that we must deal with. Вопрос с рабочими, работающими на неполную ставку, очень щекотливый, и мы должны решить его....
5. Значение идиомы couch potato[couch potato] {n.} A person who is addicted to watching television all day. Poor Ted has become such a couch potato that we can’t persuade him to do anything....
6. Перевод сленгового выражения excuse my French / pardon my French, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: excuse my French / pardon my French Перевод: простите мой французский; фраза, используемая говорящим, когда тот употребляет ругательства, ненормативную лексику, и извиняется за это Пример: Excuse my French. I’ve had a really bad day. Прошу прощения за свой французский. У меня был очень плохой день....
7. Значение идиомы take French leave[take French leave] {v. phr.} To leave secretly; abscond. Theparty was so boring that we decided to take French leave. Whilethe Smith family was in Europe, the house-sitter packed up all thesilver and took French leave. See: SLIP AWAY....
8. Man Memorizes French Dictionary to Win French Scrabble Tournament, Does Not Speak FrenchNigel Richards is very good at Scrabble. He’s thought of as possibly the best English-speaking Scrabble player in the world (he’s won the USA National Scrabble Championship five times and the World Championship three times), but he also recently won the French Scrabble Championship, which might compound his title. Richards, who lives in Malaysia, did ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова FrenchFrench — французский, французский язык Перевод слова French art — французское искусство French politeness — французская вежливость to speak French — говорить по-французски Natives of Quebec speak Canadian French. Уроженцы Квебека говорят на канадском французском. I love French food Я люблю французскую кухню. Can you read French? Ты умеешь читать по-французски? Интересные факты В переносном ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы French leave[French leave] {n.} The act of slipping away from a place secretlyand without saying good-bye to anyone. «It’s getting late,» Robwhispered to Janet. «Let’s take French leave and get out of here.»...
11. Перевод сленгового выражения couch potato, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: couch potato Перевод: кто-либо, кто постоянно сидит перед телевизором, и не занимается (или почти не занимается) физической активностью Пример: My roommate is such a couch potato — last weekend he watched television for 14 hours straight! Мой сосед по комнате постоянно пялится в телевизор — в прошлые выходные он смотрел телевизор 14 часов ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы on the side[on the side] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In addition to a mainthing, amount or quantity; extra. He ordered a hamburger withonions and French fries on the side. His job at the hospital didnot pay much, so he found another on the side. The cowboys in therodeo competed for prize money and also made bets on ... Читать далее...
13. French hornQ: What do you get when you cross a French horn player with a goal post? A: A goal post that can’t march. Q: How many French horn players does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one, but he’ll spend two hours checking the bulb for alignment and leaks. Q: What do ... Читать далее...
14. Burger conversationsM. I. T.: «I had a nervous breakdown this weekend.» «Have some fries.» Caltech: «I had three nervous breakdowns this weekend.» «Have some fries.» Yale: «I got mugged on the way to class today.» «Have some fries.» Brown: «I got a nose ring this weekend, Professor Smith.» «Cool! Me too! Have some fries.» Swarthmore: «I ... Читать далее...
15. A Restaurant Drive-ThruI had a little time between appointments and stopped at a fast food restaurant to get some lunch. The idea was To save time by using the drive-thru, but it didn’t work out that way. Order-taker: Welcome to McDenny’s. May I take your order? Daniel: Yes. I’d like a Cheeseburger, an order of French fries, ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы Salisbury steak[Salisbury steak] {n.} A broiled or fried hamburger patty sometimescontaining eggs, milk, bread crumbs, and seasoning. James ordered aSalisbury steak for lunch....
17. Reading Food LabelsAmy: Put a big bag of those potato chips in the basket. Giorgio: Have you read the Nutritional label on these chips? Amy: No, but look. This doesn’t have very much Saturated fat, Trans fat, or Sodium. Giorgio: Look at the Serving size. It’s three potato chips. How often do you stop at three chips? ... Читать далее...
18. Where is the French border?«Why do you look so glum today?», the teacher asked young Johnny. «I didn’t have no breakfast,» Johnny mumbled. «You poor dear,» said the teacher. «Now, to return to our geography lesson, Johnny, where is the French border?» «In bed with my mom. That’s why I didn’t have no breakfast.»...
19. English languageHave you ever wondered why foreigners have trouble with the English Language? Let’s face it English is a stupid language. There is no egg in the eggplant No ham in the hamburger And neither pine nor apple in the pineapple. English muffins were not invented in England French fries were not invented in France. We ... Читать далее...
20. French guy in EnglandFrench guy went for a job interview In England. He was told that he must compose a sentence in English with three main words: green, pink and yellow. His answer was: «I wake up in the morning, I hear the phone «green green», I «pink» up the phone and I say «Yellow» Юмор в том, ... Читать далее...
21. There is this French couple, sitting up talking, whenThere is this French couple, sitting up talking, when the wife says to the husband that it was time he had a conversation with their thirteen year old son about the birds and the bees. So the father goes to his son’s room and says «Son do you remember that session I arranged for you ... Читать далее...
22. Paris shootings survivor sues French mediaA man who hid from the Charlie Hebdo gunmen is suing French media who revealed his whereabouts. Lilian Lepere stayed under a sink for eight hours after the gunmen began a siege at the printing shop in which he worked in a Paris suburb in January. The men — Said and Cherif Kouachi — had ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы the works[the works] {n. plural}, {slang} 1. Everything that can be had orthat you have; everything of this kind, all that goes with it. Whenthe tramp found $100, he went into a fine restaurant and ordered theworks with a steak dinner. 1b. See: SHOOT THE WORKS. 2. Roughhandling or treatment; a bad beating or scolding; killing; ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы knee-deep[knee-deep] or [neck-deep] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Very much;deeply; having a big part in. Johnny was knee-deep in trouble. 2.Very busy; working hard at. We were neck-deep in homework beforethe exams. 3. Getting or having many or much. The televisionstation was knee-deep in phone calls. Compare: UP TO THE CHIN IN....
25. Eating Junk FoodFrank: Hand me That bag of Potato chips. Katie: Here. You mean you’re still hungry after two Burgers and French fries? Frank: Yeah, I am. I’m a growing boy. Where’s the Popcorn? Katie: I can’t believe we’re eating all of this Junk food. I’m supposed To be watching what I eat. Frank: Forget about it. ... Читать далее...
26. The Bachelor DietMonday Breakfast — Who can eat Breakfast on a Monday? Swallow some toothpaste while brushing your teeth Lunch — Send your secretary out for six «gutbombers» — those little hamburgers that used to cost a dime but now cost sixty five cents. Also order French fries, a bowl of chilli, a soft drink and have ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод слова narrowNarrow — узкий, тесный Перевод слова Narrow-minded bigot — узколобый фанатик narrow interests — узкие интересы narrow foxy face — узкое лисье лицо You’ve got a very Narrow view of life. У тебя очень ограниченный взгляд на жизнь. The city’s ancient streets are too Narrow for buses. Старинные улицы города слишком узкие для автобусов. The ... Читать далее...
28. The bachelor’s dietBachelor’s Diet MONDAY: BREAKFAST — Who can eat breakfast on a Monday? Swallow some toothpaste while brushing your teeth LUNCH — Send your secretary out for six «gutbombers» those little hamburgers that used to cost a dime but now cost sixty five cents. Also order French fries, a bowl of chili, a soft drink and ... Читать далее...
29. Способы приготовления еды на английскомStuffed [stʌft] — фаршированный in sauce [sɔːs] — в соусе grilled [grɪld] — жареный (на гриле) marinated marinate [‘mærɪneɪtid] — маринованный poached [pəuʧt] — гл. 1) приготовленное яйцо-пашот (варить без скорлупы в кипятке) 2) сваренный на медленном огне (овощи, рыбу) mashed -[mæʃt] — перемешанный, толченый (mashed potatoes — картофельное пюре) baked — запеченный pan-fried — ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы drag strip[drag strip] {n.}, {slang} A place where drag races are held. Before the race Paul loaded his racer onto the trailer to take it out of town to the drag strip for the race. Compare: DRAG RACE....
31. Значение идиомы skin-deep[skin-deep] {adj.} Only on the surface; not having any deep orhonest meaning; not really or closely connected with what it seems tobelong to. Mary’s friendliness with Joan is only skin-deep. Ralph crammed for the test and got a good grade, but his knowledge ofthe lesson is only skin-deep. Contrast: BRED IN THE BONE....
32. Dialogue — ДиалогQUESTIONS AND TASKS 1. Which is more useful to you — British or American English? Work in pairs and say why. 2. Read the dialogue and find the differences between the English and the American languages. American ‘Bill’. A ‘bill’ is paper money. You have a ‘dollar bill’, a ‘five-dollar bill’ and so on. Englishman ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы in deep[in deep] {adj. phr.} Seriously mixed up in something, especiallytrouble. George began borrowing small sums of money to bet onhorses, and before he knew it he was in deep. Compare: DEEP WATER, UPTO THE CHIN IN....
34. Значение идиомы narrow-minded[narrow-minded] {adj. phr.} Limited in outlook; resistant to newideas; bigoted. He is generally very open about everything, butwhen it comes to politics, he is terribly narrow-minded....
35. Значение идиомы narrow escape[narrow escape] {n. phr.} An escape by a very small margin; a nearmiss. If the truck that hit his car had been coming faster, itwould have killed him; it was certainly a narrow escape that he onlyhad a broken arm!...
36. Значение идиомы just what the doctor ordered[just what the doctor ordered] {n. phr.}, {informal} Exactly whatis needed or wanted. «Ah! Just what the doctor ordered!» exclaimedJoe when Mary brought him a cold soda....
37. Перевод идиомы have a narrow escape, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have a narrow escape Перевод: с трудом избежать опасности; едва получиться Пример: The boy had a narrow escape when he almost fell from his bicycle. Мальчик едва избежал опасности, когда чуть не упал с велосипеда....
38. Перевод сленгового выражения pig out, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: pig out Перевод: употреблять пищу в больших количествах, не соблюдая правил приличия, этикета; переедать Пример: The pizza is here! Let’s pig out! Пицца прибыла! Налетайте! At the game, we pigged out on hamburgers and French fries. Во время игры, мы вдоволь поели гамбургеров и картофеля фри....
39. Значение идиомы make allowance[make allowance] {v. phr.} To judge results by the circumstances. — Often used in plural. When a small boy is helping you, you mustmake allowances for his age....
40. Перевод идиомы the straight and narrow, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the straight and narrow Перевод: честный образ жизни Пример: The boy took the straight and narrow after he was in trouble with the law. Мальчик начал вести честный образ жизни, после того, как у него были неприятности с законом....