Значение идиомы fresh from

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1. Перевод слова freshFresh — свежий, новый; прохлада Перевод слова Fresh tea — свежезаваренный чай fresh herring — свежая сельдь to begin a fresh chapter — начать новую главу the fresh of the morning — утренняя прохлада I went outdoors for some Fresh air. Я вышел на улицу подышать свежим воздухом. Fresh news with juicy bits! Свежие новости ... Читать далее...
2. Getting a Fresh StartNico: I’m moving to Atlanta. I want a Fresh start. Celia: This is a surprise. I thought you were going To stick it out here and try To put the past behind you. Nico: There are too many Reminders here. I want a Clean slate. What’s done is done and I’m tired of Blame and ... Читать далее...
3. Fresh out of business school, the young man answered a want adFresh out of business school, the young man answered a want ad for an accountant. Now he was being interviewed by a very nervous man who ran a small business that he had started himself. «I need someone with an accounting degree,» the man said. «But mainly, I’m looking for someone to do my worrying ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы try one’s wings[try one’s wings] {v. phr.} To try out a recently acquired ability. Marjorie just had her twelfth French lesson and wants to try herwings by speaking with our visitors from Paris....
5. Значение идиомы walking dictionary[walking dictionary] {n. phr.} A person highly knowledgeable inmatters of language use. If you want to know what «serendipity»means, ask my Uncle Fred. He is a professor of English and is also awalking dictionary....
6. Значение идиомы eleventh hour[eleventh hour] {adj. phr.} Pertaining to the last minutes; thelast opportunity to accomplish a task. The editors made severaleleventh hour changes in the headlines of the morning paper....
7. Значение идиомы x-rated[x-rated] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Pertaining to movies, magazines, and literature judged pornographic and therefore off limitsfor minors. My son celebrated his 21st birthday by going to anx-rated movie....
8. Перевод идиомы return the favor, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: return the favor Перевод: отплатить услугой за услугу; поступить хорошо с кем-либо, кто раньше уже поступил с кем-либо хорошо Пример: I returned the favor to my friend who had recently helped me to move from my apartment. Я помог своему другу, который недавно тоже помог мне выехать из моей квартиры....
9. Значение идиомы stamping ground[stamping ground] {n.}, {informal} A place where a person spendsmuch of his time. Pete’s soda fountain is an afterschool stampingground. When John returned to his hometown many years later, hevisited all of his old stamping grounds....
10. 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....
11. Placing a Drink OrderServer: Hello, I’m Allie and I’ll be your Server today. Here’s a menu. Can I take your Drink order? Joel: I’d like a glass of water with no ice. Server: Sure. Will that be Sparkling or Still? Joel: Uh, Tap. Server: Okay, one glass of tap water. Would you like anything else? We have Soda, ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы greasy spoon[greasy spoon] {n.}, {informal} Any small, inexpensive restaurantpatronized by workers or people in a hurry; a place not noted for itsexcellence of cuisine or its decor. I won’t have time to eat lunchat the club today; I’ll just grab a sandwich at the local greasyspoon....
13. A duck in the shopA duck walks into a shop and asks the manager: -Got any fresh fruit? -No. -Got any fresh vegetables? -No. We have only dry goods. The next day the duck returns: -Got any fresh fruit? -No. -Got any fresh vegatables? -No. I told you yesterday, we have only dry goods. If you come back tomorrow ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы have had it[have had it] {v. phr.}, {slang} To have experienced or sufferedall you can; to have come to the end of your patience or life. «I’ve had it,» said Lou, «I’m resigning from the job of chairmanright now.» When the doctor examined the man who had been shot, hesaid, «He’s had it.»...
15. A duck walks into a general storeA duck walks into a general store and asks the manager,»Got any fresh fruit?» «No.» «Got any fresh vegetables?» «No. We have only canned and dry goods.» The next day, the duck returns. «Got any fresh fruit?» «No.» «Got any fresh vegetables?» «No. I told you yesterday, we have only canned and dry goods. If ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы second nature[second nature] {n.} Something done without any special effort, asif by natural instinct. Cutting tall trees has become second natureto the experienced lumberjack....
17. Значение идиомы kick around[kick around] {v.}, {informal} 1. To act roughly or badly to; treatbadly; bully. John likes to kick around the little boys. Mr. Jones is always kicking his dog around. Syn.: PUSH AROUND. 2. To liearound or in a place; be treated carelessly; be neglected. This oldcoat has been kicking around the closet for years. The ... Читать далее...
18. British Cuisine — Английская кухняSome people criticize English food. They say it’s unimaginable, boring, tasteless, it’s chips with everything and totally overcooked vegetables. The basic ingredients, when fresh, are so full of flavour that British haven’t had to invent sauces to disguise their natural taste. What can compare with fresh pees or new potatoes just boiled and served with ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы see off[see off] {v.} To go to say or wave goodbye to. His brother wentto the train with him to see him off. When Marsha flew to Paris, Flo saw her off at the airport....
20. Hitler and the Eiffel TowerAdolf Hitler and his entourage pose in front of the Eiffel Tower shortly after the fall of France. One of the most recognized structures in the world is located in Paris, France. With just those clues alone (well and the title of the post…) many have already guessed that this post is about the Eiffel ... Читать далее...
21. Finding the Right WineAntonio: Why are we stopping here? Melanie: We can’t go to the dinner party Empty-handed. We need to bring a bottle of Wine. Antonio: I don’t know anything about wines. You’ll need to pick a bottle. Melanie: I don’t know much about wines, either. I just know we need a good Table wine. Do you ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы know a thing or two about[know a thing or two about] {v. phr.} To be experienced in; have afairly considerable knowledge of. Tom has dealt with many foreigntraders; he knows a thing or two about stocks and bonds....
23. Перевод идиомы up in years / advanced in years / along in years / on in years, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: up in years / advanced in years / along in years / on in years Перевод: старый, пожилой Пример: Although our grandparents are up in years they still have much energy. Хоть наши дедушка и бабушка уже пожилые, они все еще полны энергии....
24. Значение идиомы come one’s way[come one’s way] {v. phr.} To be experienced by someone; happen to you. Tom said that if the chance to become a sailor ever came his way, he would take it. I hope bad luck isn’t coming our way. Luck came Bill’s way today and he hit a home run. Compare: GO ONE’S WAY, IN ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы along in years[along in years] or [on in years] {adj. phr.} Elderly; growing old. As Grandfather got on in years, he became quiet and thoughtful. Our dog isn’t very playful because it is getting on in years....
26. Значение идиомы dry behind the ears[dry behind the ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Experienced; knowing how to do something. Usually used in the negative. John had just started working for the company, and was not dry behind the ears yet. Compare: KNOW ONE’S WAY AROUND. Contrast: WET BEHIND THE EARS....
27. Значение идиомы wet behind the ears[wet behind the ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not experienced; notknowing how to do something; new in a job or place. The new studentis still wet behind the ears; he has not yet learned the tricks thatthe boys play on each other. Compare: DRY BEHIND THE EARS....
28. Значение идиомы first thing off the bat[first thing off the bat] {adv. phr.} Immediately; at once. Hecalled home from Paris first thing off the bat as he stepped off theplane....
29. Значение идиомы breakthrough[breakthrough] {n.} A point of sudden success after a long process of experimentation, trial and error. The U. S. Space Program experienced a major breakthrough when Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the moon in June of 1969....
30. Значение идиомы he-man[he-man] {n.}, {informal} A man who is very strong, brave, andhealthy. Larry was a real he-man when he returned from service withthe Marines....
31. Значение идиомы last leg[last leg] {n. phr.} 1. Final stages of physical weakness beforedying. The poor old man was on his last leg in the nursing home. 2. The final stage of a journey. The last leg of ourround-the-world trip was Paris to Chicago. See: LAST LAP....
32. Кухни народов мира/ Cuisines Of The WorldНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Cuisines Of The World Кухни народов мира Every nation living on Earth has its own history, traditions and, of course, features of the national cuisine. A cuisine is a certain set of cooking traditions passed on from generation to generation. A cuisine is often named after the place ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы sight-read[sight-read] {v.} To be able to play music without memorization byreading the sheet music and immediately playing it. Experienced, good musicians are expected to be able to sight-read....
34. Значение идиомы know one’s way around[know one’s way around] or [know one’s way about] {v. phr.} 1. Tounderstand how things happen in the world; he experienced in the waysof the world. The sailor had been in the wildest ports in theworld. He knew his way around. Compare: HAVE BEEN AROUND. 2. or{informal} [know one’s onions] or [know one’s stuff] To ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы give up for[give up for] {v. phr.} To abandon hope for someone orsomething. After Larry had not returned to base camp for threenights, his fellow mountain climbers gave him up for dead....
36. Значение идиомы drop a line[drop a line] {v. phr.} To write someone a short letter or note. Please drop me a line when you get to Paris; I’d like to know that you’ve arrived safely....
37. Значение идиомы jailbird[jailbird] {n.}, {informal} A convict; someone who is in jail orhas been recently released from prison. Because Harry was ajailbird, it was understandably hard for him to find a job after beingimprisoned....
38. Значение идиомы setting-up[setting-up] {adj.} Done early in the morning to make you fresh andfeel strong for the day. Tom jumped out of bed and did hissetting-up exercises. Compare: DAILY DOZEN....
39. Перевод идиомы foot the bill, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: foot the bill Перевод: оплачивать счет, платить за что-либо Пример: The company will foot the bill for my move to Paris. Компания оплатит мой переезд в Париж....
40. Значение идиомы cast about[cast about] also [cast around] {v.}, {literary} 1. To look everywhere; search. The committee was casting about for an experienced teacher to take the retiring principal’s place. 2. To search your mind; try to remember something; try to think of something. The teacher cast about for an easy way to explain the lesson. Jane cast ... Читать далее...