Значение идиомы grab bag

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1. Значение идиомы grab off[grab off] {v.}, {informal} To take quickly; take or grab beforeanybody else can; choose for yourself. The people who got to theshow first grabbed off the best seats. The women hurried to thestore to grab off the things on sale. The prettiest girls at thedance were grabbed off for partners first. Compare: SNAP UP....
2. Перевод идиомы grab a bite (to eat), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: grab a bite (to eat) Перевод: перекусить немного Пример: We stopped at a small restaurant to grab a bite to eat. Мы остановились в небольшом ресторане, чтобы немного перекусить....
3. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Grab a bite to eat»Billie Билли Hello stranger! How are things? Привет, незнакомка! Как дела? Victoria Виктория Fine thanks, how about you? Хорошо, а как у тебя? Billie Билли Great. But what are you doing here? We never see you in the canteen. У меня отлично. Но что ты здесь делаешь? Мы тебя никогда не встречали в столовой. Victoria ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы take by surprise[take by surprise] {v. phr.} 1. To appear in front of someonesuddenly or to suddenly discover him before he discovers you; comebefore is ready; appear before unexpectedly. The policeman took the burglar by surprise as he opened the window. When Mrs. Green’s dinner guests came half an hour early, they tookher by surprise. 2. To ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова unknownUnknown — неизвестный, неизведанный, незнакомец Перевод слова To experience unknown delights — испытывать неизведанное наслаждение the Unknown Soldier — неизвестный солдат a fear of the unknown — боязнь неизвестного The facts were Unknown to us. Эти факты были нам неизвестны. At what hour he returned is Unknown. Во сколько он вернулся, неизвестно. Explorers penetrated deep ... Читать далее...
6. My future careerWhen you leave school you understand that the time to choose your future profession, your future life has become. It’s not easy to make the right choice of a job. I have known for long time that leaving school is the beginning of my independent life, the beginning of a far more serious examination of ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы unknown quantity[unknown quantity] {n.} Someone or something whose value andimportance are not known, especially in a certain situation, time orplace; a new and untested person or thing. What we would find if wecould fly to the moon is an unknown quantity. The new player isstill an unknown quantity. We’ll find out how good he is in ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы fat chance[fat chance] {n. phr.}, {slang} Little or no possibility; almost nochance. A high school team would have a fat chance of beating astrong college team. Jane is pretty and popular; you will have afat chance of getting a date with her. Compare: GHOST OF A....
9. Значение идиомы lay hold of[lay hold of] {v. phr.} 1. To take hold of; grasp; grab. He laidhold of the rope and pulled the boat ashore. 2. To get possession of. He sold every washing machine he could lay hold of. 3. {ChieflyBritish} To understand. Some ideas in this science book are hard tolay hold of....
10. It’s dark in hereA woman takes a lover home during the day while her husband is at work. Her 9 year old son comes home unexpectedly, sees them and hides in the bedroom closet to watch. The woman’s husband also comes home. She puts her Lover in the closet, not realizing that the little boy is in there ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы upset the applecart[upset the applecart] or [upset one’s applecart] {v. phr.},{informal} To ruin a plan or what is being done, often by surprise oraccident; change how things are or are being done, often unexpectedly;ruin or mix up another person’s success or plan for success. Johnupset the other team’s applecart by hitting a home run in the lastinning ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы fighting chance[fighting chance] {n. phr.} A chance that necessitates struggle andcourage; a slim chance. The doctor told the family that Jack had afighting chance to recover. Our business lost a lot of money, butwe have a fighting chance to stage a comeback....
13. Значение идиомы variety store[variety store] {n.} A store that sells many different kinds ofthings, especially items that are fairly small and in everyday use. I went into a variety store and bought some paint. Five-and-tencent stores are a kind of variety store....
14. Значение идиомы pitch in[pitch in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To begin something with much energy;start work eagerly. Pitch in and we will finish the job as soon aspossible. 2. To give help or money for something; contribute. Everyone must pitch in and work together. We all pitched in aquarter to buy Nancy a present. Syn.: CHIP IN. Compare: FALL ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы put their heads together[put their heads together] or [lay their heads together] {v. phr.},{informal} To plan or consider things together; discuss something as agroup; talk it over. They put their heads together and decided on agift. We laid our heads together and decided to have a picnic....
16. Значение идиомы by the piece[by the piece] {adv. phr.} Counted one piece at a time, separately for each single piece. John bought boxes full of bags of potato chips and sold them by the piece. Mary made potholders and got paid by the piece....
17. Перевод слова varietyVariety — разнообразие, множество Перевод слова To deal in a variety of goods — иметь в продаже широкий ассортимент товаров variety of opinions — различные точки зрения variety of shapes — разнообразие форм Variety is the mother of enjoyment. Разнообразие — источник наслаждения. My life needs more Variety. Моей жизни нужно больше разнообразия. The lake ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы sold on[sold on] {adj.} Approving of; well disposed toward; convinced ofthe value of. When Japanese cars first appeared on the market Andywas hesitant to drive one but now he is sold on them....
19. Education in Great BritainEducation in Great Britain is provided by the Local Education Authority in each county. Until recently, each LEA was free to decide how to organize education in its own area. However, in 1988 the «National Curriculum» was introduced. It means that there is greater government control over what is taught in schools now. Children under ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод идиомы take someone by surprise, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take someone by surprise Перевод: удивить кого-либо Пример: The sudden resignation of the mayor took everyone by surprise. Неожиданная отставка мэра всех удивила....
21. Getting Immunizations Required by SchoolsJonas: Hi, Jenny. Are you getting your kids ready for school, too? Jenny: Yes, as you can see, we’re buying lots of school supplies. Jonas: Did you get the school letter reminding parents to submit proof of Immunization before the first day of school? I know that your youngest is starting school this year. Jenny: ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы by chance[by chance] {adv. phr.} Without any cause or reason; by accident; accidentally. Tom met Bill by chance. The apple fell by chance on Bobby’s head....
23. The Night Before Christmas, Legally SpeakingThe Night Before Christmas, Legally Speaking: Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of real property (hereinafter «the House») a general lack of stirring by all creatures therein, including, but not limited to, a mouse. A variety of foot apparel, e. g. stocking, socks, etc., ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод идиомы come as no surprise, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: come as no surprise Перевод: не вызывать удивления, не быть удивительным Пример: It came as no surprise when the government decided to have an election. Никто не удивился, когда правительство решило провести выборы....
25. Значение идиомы show off[show off] {v. phr.} 1. To put out nicely for people to see;display; exhibit. The Science Fair gave Julia a chance to show offher shell collection. The girls couldn’t wait to show off theirfine needlework to our visitors. 2. {informal} To try to attractattention; also, try to attract attention to. The children alwaysshow off when ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы all eyes[all eyes] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Wide-eyed with surprise or curiosity; watching very closely. — Used in the predicate. At the circus the children were all eyes....
27. Значение идиомы variety show[variety show] {n.} A program that includes several different kindsof entertainment. Jane’s father was the master of ceremonies of a variety show on TV....
28. Значение идиомы out in the cold[out in the cold] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Alone; not included. All the other children were chosen for parts in the play, but Johnnywas left out in the cold. Everybody made plans for Christmas Dayand Mary found herself out in the cold. Compare: HIGH AND DRY....
29. Значение идиомы sell out[sell out] {v.} 1a. To sell all of a certain thing which a storehas in stock. In the store’s January white sale the sheets andpillowcases were sold out in two days. 1b. To sell all the stock andclose the store; go out of business. The local hardware store soldout last month and was replaced by ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы half a chance[half a chance] or [a half chance] {n.} An opportunity; areasonable chance. Just give yourself half a chance and you willquickly get used to your new job....
31. Значение идиомы sneeze at[sneeze at] {v.}, {informal} To think of as not important; not takeseriously. — Used with negative or limiting words and in questions. Mr. Jones was chosen by his party to run for President. He was notelected, but to be chosen to run is not to be sneezed at. If youthink Mrs. Green’s tests are things ... Читать далее...
32. A Simple Way to Reduce SuicidesEVERY year about a million Americans attempt suicide. More than 38,000 succeed. In addition, each year there are around 33,000 unintentional deaths by poisonings. Taken together, that’s more than twice the number of people who die annually in car accidents. The tragedy is that while motor vehicle deaths have been dropping, suicides and poisonings from ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы take one’s breath away[take one’s breath away] {v. phr.} To surprise greatly; impressvery much; leave speechless with surprise or wonder or delight;astonish. The sunset is so beautiful it takes our breath away. His refusal was so unexpected it took my breath away. Compare: CATCHONE’S BREATH....
34. Значение идиомы pick and choose[pick and choose] {v.} To select with much care; choose in a fussyway; take a long time before choosing. He was never one to pick andchoose. Some people pick and choose to get something perfect, andsome just because they can’t make up their minds....
35. Значение идиомы stand a chance[stand a chance] or [stand a show] {n. phr.} To have a possibilityor opportunity; be likely to do or get something. Fred doesn’tstand a chance of being elected. We stand a good chance of seeingMary at the party....
36. Why is it so difficult to choose future profession?Топик Почему так трудно выбрать будущую профессию? – выявляет особенности выбора будущего профессионального пути. Над выбором своего будущего лучше задуматься пораньше и понять, что для вас важно в жизни, кем бы вы хотели стать, чтобы правильно выбрать хороший ВУЗ, а затем и высокооплачиваемую работу. There are over 2000 professions in the world. All of them ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы spill the beans[spill the beans] {v. phr.}, {informal} To tell a secret to someonewho is not supposed to know about it. John’s friends were going tohave a surprise party for him, but Tom spilled the beans. Compare:GIVE AWAY, LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG, TELL TALES OUT OF SCHOOL....
38. Значение идиомы do a double take[do a double take] {v. phr.}, {informal} To look again in surprise; suddenly understand what is seen or said. John did a double take when he saw Bill in girls’ clothes. When Evvie said she was quitting school, I did a double take....
39. Значение идиомы have a snowball’s chance in hell[have a snowball’s chance in hell] {v. phr.} To be condemned tofailure; enjoy a zero chance of success. Pessimists used to thinkthat we had a snowball’s chance in hell to put a man on the moon; yetwe did it in July, 1969....
40. A woman goes to her doctor who verifies that she is pregnantA woman goes to her doctor who verifies that she is pregnant. This is her first pregnancy. The doctor asks her if she has any questions. She replies, «Well, I’m a little worried about the pain. How much will childbirth hurt?» The doctor answered, «Well, that varies from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy ... Читать далее...