Значение идиомы glutton for punishment

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1. Перевод слова punishment Punishment – наказание Перевод слова Capital punishment – смертная казнь corporal punishment – телесное наказание to endure punishment – отбыть наказание to exact punishment – налагать наказание Decency, not fear of Punishment, caused them to do the right thing. Порядочность, а не страх перед наказанием, заставила их делать правильные вещи. Take care or you will […]...
2. Значение идиомы chickens come home to roost [chickens come home to roost] {informal} Words or acts come back to cause trouble for a person; something bad you said or did receives punishment; you get the punishment that you deserve. Fred’s chickens finally came home to roost today. He was late so often that the teacher made him go to the principal. – […]...
3. Discussing Capital Punishment Simon: What’s all that? Hilary: It’s a news report about the upcoming Execution of Perry Hickock. Simon: That’s Barbaric. We shouldn’t have Capital punishment in this day and age. Hilary: This guy killed an entire family while trying to rob them in their own home. He was Convicted of multiple murders and given the Death […]...
4. Punishment in hell A man dies, and he’s looking in the gates of hell. There he sees John Kennedy with an incredibly ugly girl. The man turns to the Devil and asks why John Kennedy is with this hideous looking person. The Devil replies, “Well, John has done some bad things in his life and that’s his punishment.” […]...
5. Перевод слова greedy Greedy – жадный, прожорливый, стремящийся Перевод слова With greedy eyes – жадным взглядом greedy feeding – обжорство greedy to know – жаждущий знаний, жадно стремящийся к знаниям His wife was Greedy for jewels. У его жены была страсть к драгоценностям. You Greedy pig, you ate all the candy! Ты жадная свинья, ты съел все конфеты! […]...
6. Crime and Punishment If we look into history we shall find that laws, which are, or ought to be, conventions between men in a state of freedom, have been, for the most part the work of the passions of a few, or the consequences of a fortuitous or temporary necessity. Observe that by justice I understand nothing more […]...
7. Punishment for Gates Satan greets him: “Welcome Mr. Gates, we’ve been waiting for you. This will be your home for all eternity. You’ve been selfish, greedy and a big liar all your life. Now, since you’ve got me in a good mood, I’ll be generous and give you a choice of three places in which you’ll be locked […]...
8. Значение идиомы curiosity killed the cat [curiosity killed the cat] {informal} Getting too nosy may lead a person into trouble. – A proverb. “Curiosity killed the cat,” Fred’s father said, when he found Fred hunting around in closets just before Christmas....
9. Значение идиомы down-and-outer [down-and-outer] {n. phr.} A person who has lost everything and is penniless. Joe goes from shelter to shelter asking for food and a place to sleep; he’s become a regular down-and-outer....
10. Значение идиомы how do you do [how do you do] {formal} How are you? – Usually as a reply to anintroduction; it is in the form of a question but no answer isexpected. “Mary, I want you to meet my friend Fred. Fred, this ismy wife, Mary.” “How do you do, Mary?” “How do you do, Fred?”...
11. Feeling Ill from Food While Traveling Rumi: I’m as Sick as a dog! Hugo: It serves you right. I Warned you not to eat food sold by Food vendors on the street. Cleanliness is not a priority at some of those food Stands. Rumi: I’m not one To turn up my nose up at street food. On the street is where […]...
12. Значение идиомы eat like a bird [eat like a bird] {v. phr.} To eat very little; have littleappetite. Mrs. Benson is on a diet and she eats like a bird. Alice’s mother is worried about her; she eats like a bird and is verythin. Contrast: EAT LIKE A HORSE....
13. Значение идиомы steal one’s thunder [steal one’s thunder] {v. phr.} To do or say something, intentionally or not, that another person has planned to say or do. Fred intended to nominate Bill for president, but John got up firstand stole Fred’s thunder. Mary was going to sing “Oh! Susanna,”but Ellen did it first and Mary said Ellen had stolen her […]...
14. A Fight Ginger: I can’t believe it. You’re late again! Fred: I got Caught up at work. What are you so Worked up about? Ginger: I’ve Had it up to here with your Excuses. If you knew you were going to be late, why didn’t you call? We’ve Been over this a hundred times. Fred: There wasn’t […]...
15. Punishment that fits the crime Three dogs are sitting in the waiting room of a vets office. One is a poodle, one is a schnauzer and the other is a great Dane. The poodle turns to the schnauzer and asks “why are you here?” The schnauzer responds, “I’m 17 years old. I don’t see or hear very well. I’ve been […]...
16. Значение идиомы a little [a little] {n.} or {adj.} A small amount ; some. – Usually “a little” is different in meaning from “little”, which emphasizes the negative; “a little” means “some”; but “little” means “not much”. We say “We thought that the paper was all gone, but a little was left.” But we say, “We thought we still […]...
17. Значение идиомы alley cat [alley cat] {n.}, {slang} 1. A stray cat. 2. A person of rather easy-going, or actually loose sexual morals; a promiscuous person. You’ll have no problem dating her; she’s a regular alley cat....
18. Food what do you eat – Еда что ты ешь Food is an essential part of our daily life. One famous English saying goes “We are what we eat”, and it’s true. The food we eat can influence our body and our mind. It contains nutrients, such as proteins, vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates. Different products contain different nutrients. For example, we can get lots of […]...
19. Перевод слова sick Sick – больной, болезненный Перевод слова Sick condition – болезненное состояние sick years – годы болезни to heal the sick – лечить больных He is off Sick today. Его сегодня нет, он болеет. He was Sick in the car. В машине его стошнило. You’re Sick! Вы ненормальный!...
20. A Homeowners’ Association Cuca: What possessed you to agree to become the head of the Homeowners’ association? Emiliano: I’m just tired of all of the Waste and not Having a say. Our Dues keep going up and there seems to be Special assessments every year. I’m not even sure the association is following the Bylaws anymore. I just […]...
21. Значение идиомы regular guy [regular guy] or [regular fellow] {n.}, {informal} A friendlyperson who is easy to get along with; a good sport. You’ll likeTom. He’s a regular guy. Syn.: GOOD EGG....
22. Food quotes and quips Food quotes, quips, and thoughts. . . “Artichokes… are just plain annoying… After all the trouble you go to, you get about as much actual ‘food’ out of eating an artichoke as you would rom licking thirty or forty postage stamps. Have the shrimp cocktail instead.” – Miss Piggy “The most remarkable thing about my […]...
23. CHECK THE BUFFETT! In a Texas bar, The bartender Fred was fed up with penis boasting from the regulars. So to put an end to all the boasting Fred says to them “whip ’em out”.Fred pulls a yard stick from under the bar, at the same time a gay guy walks into the bar. Fred ask the man […]...
24. Значение идиомы stuff and nonsense [stuff and nonsense] {n.} Foolish or empty writing or talk;nonsense. Fred told a long story about his adventures in Africa, but it was all stuff and nonsense. Often used as an interjection. When Jane said she was too sick to go to school, her mother answered,”Stuff and nonsense! I know there’s a test today.”...
25. Значение идиомы hate one’s guts [hate one’s guts] {v. phr.}, {slang} To feel a very strong dislikefor someone. Dick said that he hated Fred’s guts because Fred hadbeen very mean to him....
26. Перевод идиомы meat and potatoes, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: meat and potatoes Идиома: meat and potatoes разг. Перевод: 1. основное, самое главное, суть; 2. простой, простоватый, непритязательный (о человеке и его вкусах) Пример: The last part gives you the meat and potatoes of their proposal. В последней части изложена суть их предложения. My friend has a basic meat-and-potatoes approach to everything in life. […]...
27. Значение идиомы every now and then [every now and then] or [every now and again] or [every so often]or [every once in a while] {adv. phr.} At fairly regular intervals;fairly often; repeatedly. John comes to visit me every now andthen. It was hot work, but every so often Susan would bring ussomething cold to drink. Compare: NOW AND THEN....
28. Перевод слова meat Meat – мясо, пища Перевод слова Broken meat – остатки пищи meat casserole – мясная запеканка to raise cattle for meat – выращивать скот на мясо The Meat is a bit off. Мясо не совсем свежее. The Meat cuts easily. Это мясо легко режется. The meat swims in Gravy. Мясо залито подливкой....
29. Значение идиомы freak [freak] {n.}, {slang} 1. A good, or well-liked person, the oppositeof a square, someone with long hair and who is likely to bea marijuana smoker or a drug user. Also said of homosexuals. Is Joea square, establishment type? – Oh no, he’s a regular freak. 2. [–freak] An enthusiast, a person who does or cultivates […]...
30. A really bad, terrible mistake Fred goes to a doctor and says, “Doc, I want to be castrated.” Doc says, “Look, I don’t know what kind of cult you’re into or what your motives are, but I’m not going to do that sort of operation.” Fred: “Doc, I just want to be castrated, and I’m a little embarrassed about talking […]...
31. Значение идиомы fall guy [fall guy] {n.}, {slang} The “patsy” in an illegal transaction; asucker; a dupe; the person who takes the punishment others deserve. When the Savings and Loan Bank failed, due to embezzlement, the vicepresident had to be the fall guy, saving the necks of the owners....
32. 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 […]...
33. 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....
34. Enjoy your Meal Топик Наслаждайтесь едой рассказывает о том, как правильно и вкусно питаться, что полезно для нашего здоровья и настроения, а от каких блюд лучше отказаться. Описываются привычки в еде у разных народов, а также даются советы, что можно заказать в ресторане. Главное, во всем нужно знать меру, ведь как сказал Сократ “Я ем для того, чтобы […]...
35. Значение идиомы cows tail [cows tail] {n.}, {dialect} A person who is behind others. John was the cow’s tail at the exam. Fred was always the old cow’s tail for football practice....
36. Перевод сленгового выражения eats, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: eats Перевод: еда, пища, особенно простая, недорогая пища Синоним: grub Пример: I’m hungry. Let’s get some eats! Я голоден. Давай перекусим!...
37. Значение идиомы drown one’s sorrows [drown one’s sorrows] or [drown one’s troubles] {v. phr.}, {informal} To drink liquor to try to forget something unhappy. When his wife was killed in an auto accident, Mr. Green tried to drown his sorrows in whiskey. When Fred lost his job and had to give up his new car, he tried to drown his […]...
38. Значение идиомы case the joint [case the joint] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To study the layout of a place one wishes to burglarize. The hooded criminals carefully cased the joint before robbing the neighborhood bank. 2. To familiarize oneself with a potential workplace or vacation spot as a matter of preliminary planning. “Hello Fred,” he said. “Are you working here […]...
39. Значение идиомы take ill [take ill] or [take sick] {v.} To become sick. Father took sickjust before his birthday. – Used in the passive with the samemeaning. The man was taken ill on the train....
40. Значение идиомы open-minded [open-minded] {adj.} Having no dogmatic or biased views on mattersof theory, religion, politics, etc. Fred is easy to talk to aboutanything; he is a highly intelligent and open-minded person....