Значение идиомы go to the chair

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1. Перевод слова chairChair — стул, трон Перевод слова Cane chair — плетеный стул easy chair — удобный стул rocking chair — кресло-качалка He sat down in a Chair. Он сел в кресло. A Chair made of cedar. Стул сделанный из кедра. I’ll get you a Chair. Я принесу вам стул....
2. A guy’s on the electric chairA guy’s on the electric chair. The warden’s just about to pull the switch when the guy gets the hiccups. The warden says, «Do you have any last requests?» The guy says, «(hic) Yeah… (hic) could you please do (hic) could you please do something to scare me?»...
3. Значение идиомы end up[end up] {v.} 1. To come to an end; be ended or finished; stop. How does the story end up? 2. To finally reach or arrive; land. Ihope you don’t end up in jail. 3. {informal} To die, be killed. The gangster ended up in the electric chair. 4. or [finish up]. Toput an end ... Читать далее...
4. The painful executionThe huge black dude was getting ready for the electric chair — he had been found guilty of rape and murder. The witnesses to the execution were astonished when the prisoner’s pant leg was cut and a tiny electrode was prepared to be placed on his penis. «Hey don’t look so surprised» the condemned man ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы gallows’ humor[gallows’ humor] {n. phr.} Bitter joke that make fun of a veryserious matter, e. g. death, imprisonment, etc. When the criminalwas led to the electric chair on Monday morning, he said, «Nice way tostart the week, eh?»...
6. Перевод слова criminalCriminal — преступный, криминальный, уголовный Перевод слова Criminal case — уголовное дело criminal code — уголовный кодекс criminal conspiracy — преступный заговор The judge put the Criminal away for ten years Судья приговорил преступника к десяти годам тюрьмы. Is there a case on in the Central Criminal Court? Рассматривается ли сейчас какое-либо дело в Центральном ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы hot seat[hot seat] {n.}, {slang} 1. The electric chair used to cause deathby electrocution in legal executions. Many a man has controlled amurderous rage when he thought of the hot seat. 2. {informal} Aposition in which you can easily get into trouble. A judge in abeauty contest is on the hot seat. If he chooses one ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова electricElectric — электрический, наэлектризованный Перевод слова Electric light — электричество, электрическое освещение electric current — электрический ток electric atmosphere — наэлектризованная атмосфера Can you work an Electric drill? Вы можете работать электродрелью? The Electrical cord is damaged. Электрический шнур поврежден. It plugs into any Electric socket. Он подключается к любой электрической розетке. rel=»nofollow»>...
9. Перевод слова executeExecute — осуществлять, исполнять, казнить Перевод слова To execute a plan — осуществить план to execute a piece of work — выполнить работу to execute form — заполнять форму the murderer was executed — убийца был казнен The artist Executed his ideas in stone. Художник реализовал свои идеи в камне. The skater Executed a triple ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы day of reckoning[day of reckoning] {n. phr.} 1. A time when one will be made to account for misdeeds. When the criminal was caught and brought to trial his victims said, «finally, the day of reckoning has come.» 2. A time when one’s will and Judgment are severely tested. «You always wanted to run the department,» the ... Читать далее...
11. Discussing Capital PunishmentSimon: 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 ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы on top of[on top of] {prep}. 1. On the top of; standing or lying on; on. When the player on the other team dropped the ball, Bill fell on topof it. That high hill has a tower on top of it. 2. {informal}Very close to. The elevator was so crowded that everybody was ontop of each other. ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы until all hours[until all hours] {adv. phr.} Until very late at night. He is soanxious to pass his exams with flying colors that he stays up studyinguntil all hours....
14. Does the crime pay or not?In this essay, I would like to discuss the problems of crime and the criminal deeds. This question is important today as never before. Furthermore, this is the most vital problem and therefore it is worth discussing. In our country the crime usually pays. What crime is ever done it pays greatly, because there is ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова intentionIntention — намерение, умысел, стремление Перевод слова Execution of intention — осуществление намерения against smb.’s intentions — вопреки чьим-л. намерениям whatever his intentions — каковы бы ни были его намерения He has no Intention of leaving the political stage. У него нет никаких намерений покидать политическую сцену. His Intention and execution are not very near ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы pickpocket[pickpocket] {n.} A thief; a petty criminal who steals things andmoney out of people’s pockets on a bus, train, etc. In some bigcities many poor children become pickpockets out of poverty....
17. Значение идиомы go wrong[go wrong] {v. phr.} 1. To fail; go out of order. Something wentwrong with our car and we stalled on the road. 2. To sink into animmoral or criminal existence. In a large city many young people gowrong every year....
18. Значение идиомы ill-gotten gains[ill-gotten gains] {n. phr.} Goods or money obtained in an illegalor immoral fashion. The jailed criminal had plenty of time to thinkabout his ill-gotten gains....
19. Значение идиомы red-handed[red-handed] {adj.} In the very act; while committing a crime orevil action. The criminal was caught red-handed while holding upthe neighborhood bank at gunpoint....
20. Значение идиомы night owl[night owl] {n. phr.} One who sleeps during the day and stays up orworks during the night. Tom hardly ever sleeps at night; he prefersto work by lamp light and has become a regular night owl. Compare:GRAVEYARD SHIFT....
21. The RabbiThere is a story about a popular young rabbi, who on Sabbath eve announces to the congregation that he will not renew his contract and is moving on to a larger congregation that will pay him more. There is a hush. No one wants him to leave. Epstein, who owns several car dealerships, stands up ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод идиомы night owl, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: night owl Перевод: сова; человек, которому нравится поздно ложиться Пример: My friend is a night owl and stays up late every night. Мой друг — сова, и каждую ночь он сидит допоздна....
23. Значение идиомы catch red-handed[catch red-handed] {v. phr.} To apprehend a person during the act of committing an illicit or criminal act. Al was caught red-handed at the local store when he was trying to walk out with a new camera he had not paid for....
24. Значение идиомы carriage trade[carriage trade] {n.}, {literary} Rich or upper class people. The hotel is so expensive that only the carriage trade stays there. The carriage trade buys its clothes at the best stores....
25. Значение идиомы go haywire[go haywire] {v. phr.}, {informal} Mixed-up, out of order, not inregular working condition. My electric typewriter has gone allhaywire; I have to call the repair man....
26. Значение идиомы lady friend[lady friend] {n.} 1. A woman friend. His aunt stays with a ladyfriend in Florida during the winter. 2. A woman who is the lover of aman. — Used by people trying to appear more polite, but not often usedby careful speakers. The lawyer took his lady friend to dinner. Syn.: GIRLFRIEND....
27. A salesman in a strange city was feeling hornyA salesman in a strange city was feeling horny and wanted release. He inquired for the address of a good house of ill repute. He was told to go to 225 West 42nd St. By mistake, he went to 255 West 42nd St, the office of a podiatrist. Being met by a beautiful woman in ... Читать далее...
28. Make a last requestTwo men, sentenced to die in the electric chair on the same day were led down to the room in which they would meet their maker. The priest had given the last rites, the formal speech had been given by the warden, and a final prayer had been said among the participants. The Warden, turning ... Читать далее...
29. Last RequestTwo men, sentenced to die in the electric chair on the same day, were led down to the room in which they would meet their maker. The priest had given them last rites, the formal speech had been given by the warden, and a final prayer had been said among the participants. The Warden, turning ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы stool pigeon[stool pigeon] {n.} A criminal who informs on his associates. The detective was able to solve the crime mainly through informationobtained from a stool pigeon....
31. Перевод слова finallyFinally — в заключение, в конце концов Перевод слова Finally, I have to say… — в заключение я должен сказать… finally he agreed — в конце концов он согласился to vote finally — голосовать окончательно He Finally has a steady job. Наконец-то он нашел постоянную работу. The storm Finally tapered off. В конце концов шторм ... Читать далее...
32. Grandma Saperstein and Grandpa Rabinowitz are sittingGrandma Saperstein and Grandpa Rabinowitz are sitting on the veranda of the old folks home rocking back and forth in their rocking chairs. Grandpa Rabinowitz rocks forward in his chair and says to Grandma, «Fuck you!» Grandma Saperstein rocks forward in her chair and says to Grandpa, «Fuck you too!» Grandpa becomes very much excited ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы lone wolf[lone wolf] {n.} A man who likes to work or live alone. The manwho paints a picture or establishes a business is often a lone wolf;so is the criminal outlaw. Jones is a good pitcher, but he is alone wolf....
34. Значение идиомы newfangled[newfangled] {adj.} Newly invented or contrived; excessivelycomplex. Dorothy felt that many newfangled gadgets in Kate’sall-electric kitchen weren’t really necessary....
35. Значение идиомы go ape[go ape] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become highly excited or behave in acrazy way. Amy went ape over the hotel and beautiful beaches. The electric door opener malfunctioned and caused the garage door togo ape....
36. Перевод идиомы without batting an eye, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: without batting an eye Перевод: не моргнув глазом, не проявляя эмоций Пример: The criminal kept changing his story without batting an eye. Преступник все менял свой рассказ, не моргнув глазом....
37. Значение идиомы foul play[foul play] {n.} Treachery; a criminal act. After they discovered the dead body, the police suspected foul play. «She must have met with foul play,» the chief inspector said whenthey couldn’t find the 12-year-old girl who had disappeared....
38. Перевод идиомы bark up the wrong tree, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: bark up the wrong tree Перевод: лаять не на то дерево; сделать неправильное предположение о чем-либо Пример: The police are barking up the wrong tree in their investigation of the criminal. Полиция задержала не того преступника в своем расследовании....
39. Перевод идиомы go by the book, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: go by the book Перевод: строго следовать правилам Пример: Most police officers go by the book when they arrest a criminal. Во время ареста большинство офицеров полиции строго следуют правилам....
40. Значение идиомы pan out[pan out] {v.}, {informal} To have a result, especially a goodresult; result favorably; succeed. Suppose the class tried to makemoney by selling candy. How would that pan out? Edison’s effortsto invent an electric light bulb did not pan out until he usedtungsten wires....