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1. Значение идиомы hats off to[hats off to] or [one’s hat is off to] {truncated phr.}, {informal}Used to recognize and praise a job well-done. Hats off to anyonewho runs the twenty-six mile race. My hat is off to the chef whocreated this delicious meal. Compare: TAKE OFF ONE’S HAT TO....
2. Значение идиомы turn of the century[turn of the century] {n. phr.} The time at the end of one centuryand the beginning of the next century; {especially}: The time when the1800’s became the 1900’s; the early 1900’s. Automobiles werestrange things to see at the turn of the century....
3. Значение идиомы give or take[give or take] {v, phr.} To add or subtract. Used with a roundnumber or date to show how approximate it is. The house was builtin 1900, give or take five years....
4. Значение идиомы wear down[wear down], [wear off] or [wear away] {v.} 1. To remove ordisappear little by little through use, time, or the action ofweather. Time and weather have worn off the name on thegravestone. The eraser has worn off my pencil. The grass hasworn away from the path near the house. 2. To lessen; become lesslittle by ... Читать далее...
5. Oscar Wilde (2)Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin on October 16, 1854. His father was a famous Irish surgeon. His mother was well known in Dublin as a writer of verse and prose. At school, and later at Oxford, Oscar displayed gift for art and the humanities. While at the university, Wilde became one of the most ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова excitingExciting — волнующий, захватывающий Перевод слова How exciting! — разг. как интересно! exciting story — увлекательный рассказ exciting life — восхитительная, интересная жизнь Let’s do something Exciting. Давайте делать что-то увлекательное. It was not an Exciting life, but it was rather interesting. Это была не то чтобы захватывающая, но довольно интересная жизнь. It can be ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы at the tip of one’s tongue[at the tip of one’s tongue] or [on the tip of one’s tongue] {adv. phr.} {informal} 1. Almost spoken; at the point of being said. It was at the tip of my tongue to tell him, when the phone rang. John had a rude answer on the tip of his tongue, but he remembered his ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы wear out[wear out] {v.} 1a. To use or wear until useless. Bobby got atoy truck that would run on a battery, and he used it so much that hesoon wore it out. The stockings are so worn out that they can’t bemended any more. Compare: GIVE OUT, USE UP. 1b. To become uselessfrom use or wear. ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы wear on[wear on] {v.} 1. To anger or annoy; tire. Having to stayindoors all day long is tiresome for the children and wears on theirmother’s nerves. 2. To drag on; pass gradually or slowly; continue inthe same old way. Johnny tried to wait up for Santa Claus but asthe night wore on, he couldn’t keep his ... Читать далее...
10. 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...
11. Значение идиомы what have you[what have you] or [what not] {n. phr.}, {informal} Whatever youlike or want; anything else like that. The store sells big ones, small ones, medium ones, or what have you. We found suits, coats, hats and what not in the closet. Syn.: AND SO FORTH....
12. Значение идиомы rock’n’roll[rock’n’roll] or [rock and roll] {n.} A style of popular music withheavily accented rhythm. Rock’n’roll appeals mostly to youngstersnine to sixteen years old. Rock and roll became popular for dancesabout 1954....
13. Перевод слова vendorVendor — продавец, поставщик Перевод слова Street vendor — уличный торговец ice cream vendor — торговец мороженным vendor agnostic — независимый от поставщика услуг single-vendor line — изделия одного поставщика vendor programmable — программируемый поставщиком A well-known Vendor of ladies’ hats. Известный продавец дамских шляп. He bought a copy from a newspaper Vendor. Он купил ... Читать далее...
14. Two retired ladies were on the beach in MiamiTwo retired ladies were on the beach in Miami. They were discussing the fact that if they go for a swim, someone might steal their cigarettes, but if they take the cigarettes with them, they will get soaked. Then they notice a gorgeous girl walking out of the ocean. She reaches into the top of ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова happyHappy — счастливый, веселый, удачный Перевод слова Happy man — счастливец happy tears — слезы счастья happy guess — правильная догадка Happy birthday! С днем рождения! I’m very Happy for you. Я так рад за тебя. I account myself Happy. Я считаю себя счастливым....
16. GolfingA foursome is waiting at the men’s tee when another foursome of ladies are hitting from the ladies tee. The ladies are taking their time and when finally the last one is ready to hit the ball she hacks it about 10 feet, goes over to it, hacks it another ten feet and looks up ... Читать далее...
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. Значение идиомы happy hunting ground[happy hunting ground] {n. phr.} 1. The place where, in AmericanIndian belief, a person goes after death; heaven. The Indiansbelieved that at death they went to the happy hunting ground. 2.{informal} A place or area where you can find a rich variety of whatyou want, and plenty of it. The forest is a happy hunting ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы ten gallon hat[ten gallon hat] {n.}, {informal} A tall felt hat with a wide, rolled brim worn by men in the western part of the U. S. Men fromthe southwest usually wear ten gallon hats....
20. Значение идиомы make fun of[make fun of] or [poke fun at] {v. phr.}, {informal} To joke about;laugh at; tease; mock. Men like to make fun of the trimmings onwomen’s hats. James poked fun at the new pupil because her speechwas not like the other pupils....
21. School of My DreamMy name is Daria Kuznetsova. I’m a 7th form pupil. I’d like to tell you a few words about a school of my dream. The school where I study is also quite good but I think several things could be changed there. First of all, my dream school should be modern and well-equipped with large ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод слова popularPopular — популярный, народный, общедоступный Перевод слова Popular government — народное правительство Popular Front — Народный фронт at popular prices — по общедоступным ценам popular singer — любимый певец popular song — популярная песня Aspirin is a Popular analgesic. Аспирин — распространенное обезболивающее. The area is Popular with walkers. Этот район очень нравится любителям пеших ... Читать далее...
23. Small WorldTwo men are having an awfully slow round of golf because the two ladies in front of them managed to get into every sand trap, lake, and rough on the course, and they didn’t bother to wave the men on through, which is proper golf etiquette. After two hours of waiting and waiting, one man ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы brass hat[brass hat] {n.}, {slang} 1. A high officer in the army, navy, or air force. The brass hats In Washington often discuss important secrets. 2. Any person who has a high position in business, politics, or other work. Mr. Woods, the rich oil man, is a political brass hat....
25. Значение идиомы whipping boy[whipping boy] {n. phr.} The person who gets punished for someoneelse’s mistake. «I used to be the whipping boy during my early daysat the company,» he musingly remembered....
26. Значение идиомы second-best[second-best] {adj.} Next to best; second in rank. Mary wore hersecond-best dress. Bob was the second-best player on the team. «I am the second-best student in this school because I was secondbest in the Milwaukee competition.»...
27. A little delusionThe weather was very hot and this man wanted desperately to take a dive in a nearby lake. He didn’t bring his swimming outfit, but who cared? He was all alone. So he undressed and got into the water. After some delightful minutes of cool swimming, a pair of old ladies walked onto the shore ... Читать далее...
28. A buxom blonde wore, at a charity ball, an enormous diamondA buxom blonde wore, at a charity ball, an enormous diamond. «It happens to be the third most famous diamond in the whole world,» she boasted. «The first is the Hope Diamond, then comes the Kohinoor, and then comes this one, which is called Lipshitz.» «What a diamond!» «How lucky you are!» «Wait, wait, nothing ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы see the light at the end of the tunnel[see the light at the end of the tunnel] {v. phr.}, {informal} Toanticipate the happy resolution of a prolonged period of problems. We’ve been paying on our house mortgage for many years, but at longlast we can see the light at the end of the tunnel....
30. Значение идиомы on cloud nine[on cloud nine] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Too happy to think of anythingelse; very happy. Ada has been on cloud nine since the magazineprinted the story she wrote. We were on cloud nine when our teamwon the state championship. Compare: ON TOP OF THE WORLD, WALK ONAIR....
31. Значение идиомы happy hour[happy hour] {n.}, {informal} A time in bars or restaurants whencocktails are served at a reduced rate, usually one hour before theystart serving dinner. Happy hour is between 6 and 7 P. M. atCelestial Gardens....
32. Значение идиомы hark back[hark back] {v.}, {literary} 1. To recall or turn back to anearlier time or happening. Judy is always harking back to the goodtimes she had at camp. 2. To go back to something as a beginning ororigin. The cars of today hark back to the first automobiles madeabout 1900. The slit in the back of ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы cut a figure[cut a figure] {v. phr.} To make a favorable impression; carry of fan activity with dignity and grace. With his handsome face and sporty figure, Harry cuts quite a figure with all the ladies....
34. Oscar Wilde — Оскар УайльдOscar Wilde Oscar Wilde is a famous English writer of the 19th century, Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1854. His mother wrote poetry, and she taught him to love literature. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and Magdalen College, Oxford. Soon after leaving university his first volume of poetry, «Patience» was ... Читать далее...
35. 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....
36. Hoffman and Puscas are bombed, watching the St. Patrick’sHoffman and Puscas are bombed, watching the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, when one of them drops his lit cigarette into a damp mattress that’s been left out on the sidewalk. The mattress starts to smoulder just as the blue-hair brigade, the Ladies’ Auxiliary, is passing by. Hoffman takes a whiff, turns to Puscas, and says, ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы go-go[go-go] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Vigorous youthful, unusuallyactive. Joe is a go-go kind of guy. 2. Of a discotheque or themusic or dances performed there. 3a. Unrestrained. 3b. Veryup-to-date, hip. Mary wore handsome go-go boots to the discothequelast night....
38. Значение идиомы give oneself airs[give oneself airs] {v. phr.} To act proud; act vain. Mary gaveherself airs when she wore her new dress. John gave himself airswhen he won first prize....
39. Значение идиомы play a part in[play a part in] {v. phr.} To be instrumental in; have a role in;be concerned with. Some First Ladies play a greater part inpolitical life than others....
40. Jokes About The Irishmen«Hey,» said a new arrival in the pub, «I’ve got some great Irish jokes.» «Before you start,» said the big bloke in the corner, «, I’m Irish.» «Don’t worry,» said the newcomer, «I’ll tell them slowly.» Two Irishmen were sitting in a four engined plane flying back from a shopping trip to Paris when the ... Читать далее...