Значение идиомы front court

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1. Значение идиомы hold court[hold court] {v. phr.} 1. To hold a formal meeting of a royal courtor a court of law. Judge Stephens allowed no foolishness when heheld court. 2. {informal} To act like a king or queen among subjects. Even at sixteen, Judy was holding court for numbers of charmedboys....
2. Перевод слова courtCourt – суд; добиваться, обхаживать Перевод слова International Court of Justice – Международный суд to court popularity – добиваться популярности to court the ladies – ухаживать за дамами Several members of the Court were under suspicion. Несколько членов суда были под подозрением. John is Courting Mary. Джон ухаживает за Мэри. The Court will not hear […]...
3. Значение идиомы pay court to[pay court to] {v. phr.} To woo; to shower with attention. Hehad been paying court to her for three long years before he worked upthe courage to ask her to marry him....
4. Значение идиомы day in court[day in court] {n. phr.} A chance to be heard; an impartial hearing; a chance to explain what one has done. The letters from the faculty members to the dean gave Professor Smith his day in court....
5. Значение идиомы kangaroo court[kangaroo court] {n.} A self-appointed group that decides what todo to someone who is supposed to have done wrong. The Chicago mobheld a kangaroo court and shot the gangster who competed with AlCapone....
6. Перевод слова frontFront – перед, передняя часть Перевод слова Look to your front – смотри вперед the table of contents is in the front of the book – оглавление находится в начале книги the fine front of a house – красивый фасад дома front man – подставное лицо Dibs on the Front seat! Чур, я на переднем […]...
7. Значение идиомы in front of[in front of] prep. Ahead of; before. The rabbit was running infront of the dog. A big oak tree stood in front of the building. Contrast: IN BACK OF....
8. Значение идиомы front and center[front and center] {adv.}, {slang} Used as a command to a person togo to someone who wants him. Front and center, Smith. The bosswants to see you....
9. Значение идиомы front office[front office] {n.}, {informal} The group of persons who manage abusiness; the officers. The front office decides how much theworkers are paid....
10. Перевод идиомы front runner, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: front runner Перевод: лидер в соревнованиях, на выборах Пример: He was a front runner, and everybody was sure he would win. Он был лидером, и все были уверены, что он победит....
11. At night court, a man was brought in and setAt night court, a man was brought in and set before the judge. The judge said, “State your name, occupation, and the charge.” The defendant said, “I’m Sparks, I’m an electrician, charged with battery.” The judge winced and said, “Bailiff! Put this man in a dry cell!”...
12. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Pay up front”Customer Посетитель What do I need to rent a mailbox? Что мне нужно, чтобы арендовать почтовый ящик? Clerk Клерк Just your passport, and you have to fill out these papers. Только ваш паспорт, и еще вам нужно заполнить эти документы. Customer Посетитель What else should I know? Что еще мне нужно знать? Clerk Клерк You […]...
13. Значение идиомы jump ball[jump ball] {n.} The starting of play in basketball by tossing theball into the air between two opposing players, each of whom jumps andtries to hit the ball to a member of his own team. Two players heldonto the ball at the same time and the referee called a jump ball....
14. Значение идиомы ball[ball] See: BASE ON BALLS, CARRY THE BALL, FLY BALL, FOUL BALL, GET THE BALL ROLLING, SET THE BALL ROLLING, START THE BALL ROLLING, GOPHER BALL, GROUND BALL, HAVE A HALL, HAVE SOMETHING ON THE BALL, JUMP BALL, KEEP THE BALL ROLLING, LONG BALL, ON THE BALL, PASSED BALL, PLAYBALL....
15. Перевод слова offensiveOffensive – обидный, оскорбительный, неприятный Перевод слова Offensive language – оскорбления offensive joke – обидная шутка offensive television commercials – низкопробная телереклама His actions were Offensive to everyone. Его действия оскорбили всех. Why should I sit down under her continued Offensive remarks? Почему я должен сносить ее нескончаемые оскорбительные замечания в мой адрес? I shall […]...
16. Значение идиомы half a mind[half a mind] also [half a notion] {n. phr.}, {informal} A wish orplan that you have not yet decided to act on; a thought of possiblydoing something. – Used after “have” or “with” and before “to” and aninfinitive. I have half a mind to stop studying and walk over tothe brook. Jerry went home with […]...
17. Appeals Court Orders Woman Who Hid $1.3 Million Lottery Jackpot From Estranged Husband to Give It to HimA woman who kept $1.3 million in lottery winnings secret from her estranged husband to avoid having to give him half in their divorce settlement will now have to turn over the whole pot to him, this district’s Court of Appeal ruled Friday. Denise Rossi must give up her entire lottery share under a Family […]...
18. Germany court orders measles sceptic to pay 100,000 eurosThe court case comes after Germany suffered its worst measles outbreak in years A German biologist who offered €100,000 (£71,350; $106,300) to anyone who could prove that measles is a virus has been ordered by a court to pay up. Stefan Lanka, who believes the illness is psychosomatic, made the pledge four years ago on […]...
19. Значение идиомы on guard[on guard] {adj. phr.} Watchful; watching. The police warnedpeople to he on guard for pickpockets during the Christmas rush. Two men are on guard at the door. Contrast: OFF GUARD....
20. Значение идиомы bring up the rear[bring up the rear] {v. phr.} 1. To come last in a march, parade, or procession; end a line. The fire truck with Santa on it brought up the rear of the Christmas parade. The governor and his staff brought up the rear of the parade. 2. {informal} To do least well; do the most […]...
21. Значение идиомы double-header[double-header] {n.} Two games or contests played one right after the other, between the same two teams or two different pairs of teams. The Yankees and the Dodgers played a double-header Sunday afternoon. We went to a basketball double-header at Madison Square Garden and saw Seton Hall play St. John’s and N. Y. U. play […]...
22. Значение идиомы off guard[off guard] {adj.} In a careless attitude; not alert to comingdanger; not watching. In the second that the boxer was off guard, his opponent landed a knockout punch. Timmy s question caught Jeanoff guard, and she told him the secret before she knew it. Contrast:ON GUARD....
23. ZHow offensive is that?How offensive is that? Jesus has just been nailed to the cross and has begun to suffer from the wounds, A crowd has gathered to watch and sympathize with Him. As Jesus looks out over the gathering he calls to one of his apostle’s. “Paul… Paul,” He calls out. Paul hears his name and comes […]...
24. Перевод слова ballBall – мяч, шар; бал Перевод слова To catch a ball – поймать мяч ball lightning – шаровая молния meat balls – фрикадельки He killed the Ball. Он срезал мяч. She rolled the Ball. Она выкатила мяч. The Ball fell short. Мяч не долетел. Интересные факты ‘Ball’ является частью множества составных слов, означающих игры с […]...
25. Значение идиомы take the offensive[take the offensive] {v. phr.} To make oneself the attacking party. After many months of preparation, the freedom fighters were readyto take the offensive. Contrast TAKE THE DEFENSIVE....
26. Democrats on the front porchThis little old lady calls 911. When the operator answers she yells, “Help, send the police to my house right away! There’s a damn Democrat on my front porch and he’s playing with himself.” “What?” the operator exclaimed. “I said there is a damn Democrat on my front porch playing with himself and he’s weird; […]...
27. Значение идиомы in a zone[in a zone] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} In a daze; in a daydream;in a state of being unable to concentrate. Professor Smith putseveryone in a zone....
28. A man is giving evidence in court and the defendant’sA man is giving evidence in court and the defendant’s barrister asks him “How far from the accident were you when it happened?” He replied “36 feet, 2 and a quarter inches” “Nonsence how can you be so precise” “Well I knew some bloody fool would ask me so I measured it.”...
29. Значение идиомы foul line[foul line] {n.} 1. Either of two lines separating fair from foulground in baseball. Willie hit the ball just inside the foul linefor a double. 2. A line across the upper end of a bowling alleyacross which a bowler must not step. John bowled a strike but itdidn’t count because he stepped over the foul […]...
30. Значение идиомы color guard[color guard] {n.} A military guard of honor for the flag of a country; also: a guard of honor to carry and protect a flag or banner. There were four Marines in the color guard in the parade. Bob was picked to be a color guard and to carry the banner of the drum corps […]...
31. A clever court caseOne evening after attending a concert, two men were walking down the road when they saw a well-dressed and attractive looking woman walking ahead of them. One of the men turned to the other and said, “I’d give 50 bucks to spend the night with her.” To their surprise the woman overheard the remark. Turning […]...
32. A tough case was being argued in courtA tough case was being argued in court. The defense attorney, feeling that he was in trouble, sent the judge a bottle of hundred-year old brandy. The defendant was fit to be tied. “The judge’ll kill me. Trying to bribe him! We’re dead!” “I don’t think so,” his attorney told him. “I sent it in […]...
33. Перевод слова zoneZone – зона, пояс, район; районировать Перевод слова Dollar zone – долларовая зона time zone – часовой пояс zone of perpetual congelation – зона вечной мерзлоты common free market zone – единое экономическое пространство They Zoned the area as residential. Они определили этот район под жилую застройку. The land is Zoned for industrial use. Эта […]...
34. Значение идиомы keep one’s eye on the ball[keep one’s eye on the ball] {v. phr.} 1. To watch the ball at alltimes in a sport, usually in order to hit it or get it; not stopwatching the ball. Keep your eye on the baseball or you won’t beable to hit it. 2. {informal} To be watchful and ready; be wide-awakeand ready to […]...
35. Jessica was toweling off in front of the mirrorJessica was toweling off in front of the mirror when she noticed a few gray pubic hairs. She bent down and said to her privates… “I know you haven’t been getting much lately…but I didn’t know you were so worried about it!”...
36. Top 12 Insane Stories From “Wrestler’s Court”Wrestler’s Court is a type of “kangaroo” court that was brought into the WWE by Zeb Colter as a way for two guys to settle any beefs that they may have with each other before things come to blows or get out of hand. It’s meant as a fun way for all the guys to […]...
37. Значение идиомы half-time[half-time] {n.} A rest period in the middle of certain games. Isaw Henry at the football game and I went over and talked to him athalf-time. The pep squad put on a drill at half-time when weplayed basketball with our old rivals....
38. Two truck drivers arrive in front of a tunnelTwo truck drivers arrive in front of a tunnel. The sign says MAXIMUM HEIGHT 3 METERS. The first driver measures his truck and says, “Damn…3 .2 meters!” The second one looks furtively around and says, “No police, anywhere. We can go!”...
39. So this guy was out on his front lawn flying a kiteSo this guy was out on his front lawn flying a kite, he was really having a difficult time. The kite was swinging wildly, not exactly what you’d describe as stable, so his wife sticks her head out the door and says, “Gee Ralph, it looks like you need more tail.” Ralph replies “Make up […]...
40. Capitalist and Socialist HellA young, ruthless executive died and went to hell. When he got there, he saw one sign that said Capitalist Hell, and another that said Socialist Hell. In front of the Socialist Hell was an incredibly long line, while there was no-one in front of the Capitalist Hell. So the executive asked the guard, “What […]...