Значение идиомы grease monkey

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1. Значение идиомы grease one’s palm [grease one’s palm] or [grease the palm] {slang} 1. To pay a personfor something done or given, especially dishonestly; bribe. Somepoliticians will help you if you grease their palms. 2. To give atip; pay for a special favor or extra help. We had to grease thepalm of the waiter to get a table in the […]...
2. Значение идиомы gas up [gas up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To fill the gasoline tank of. Themechanics gassed up the planes for their long trip. 2. To fill thetank with gasoline. The big truck stopped at the filling stationand gassed up....
3. Значение идиомы grease the wheels [grease the wheels] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do something or act tomake something go smoothly or happen in the way that is wanted. Mr. Davis asked a friend to grease the wheels so he could borrow moneyfrom the bank. William’s father tried to grease the wheels for himto get a new job....
4. Значение идиомы throw a monkey wrench [throw a monkey wrench] or [throw a wrench] {v. phr.}, {informal}To cause something that is going smoothly to stop. The game wasgoing smoothly until you threw a monkey wrench into the works byfussing about the rules. The Michigan tacklers threw a wrench intothe Wisconsin team’s offense. He hoped to see the class plan failand looked […]...
5. Значение идиомы monkey business [monkey business] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Any unethical, illegitimate, or objectionable activity that is furtive or deceitful, e. g., undercover sexual advances, cheating, misuse of public funds, etc. There is a lot of monkey business going on in that firm; you’dbetter watch out who you deal with! 2. Comical or silly actions;goofing off. Come on […]...
6. Значение идиомы elbow grease [elbow grease] {n.} Exertion; effort; energy. “You’ll have touse a little more elbow grease to get these windows clean,” Mothersaid to Ed....
7. Значение идиомы grease-ball [grease-ball] {n.}, {slang}, {derogatory} An immigrant froma southern country, such as Mexico, Italy, or Spain; a person withoily looking black hair. Mr. White is a racist; he calls Mr. Lopezfrom Tijuana a grease-ball because he has dark hair....
8. Перевод идиомы monkey business, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: monkey business Перевод: 1. валяние дурака, шутливая выходка; 2. незаконная деятельность, жульничество Пример: The kids were involved in some monkey business when the window was broken. Дети валяли дурака, когда разбилось окно. The company was involved in some monkey business with the tax department and has hired a lawyer to defend themselves. Компания была […]...
9. Значение идиомы monkey on one’s back [monkey on one’s back] {n. phr.}, {informal} An unsolved or naggingproblem. “My math course is a real monkey on my back,” Jackcomplained. Compare: ALBATROSS AROUND ONE’S NECK, MILLSTONE AROUNDONE’S NECK....
10. Looking for a monkey wrench An old farmer is driving down a country road in his pickup truck when it starts making an awful noise. He stops the truck and crawls underneath to investigate the problem. “Hmmm…muffler’s loose. I bet I could fix that if I had a Monkey Wrench.” He says. He crawls out from underneath the truck and […]...
11. Перевод идиомы the squeaky wheel gets the grease, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: the squeaky wheel gets the grease Перевод: кто громче жалуется или требует, быстрее добьется результата Пример: No matter what table they give her, Samantha generally insists on a better one and gets it-the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Неважно, какой столик ей дадут, Саманта всегда настаивает на лучшем, и получает его – кто громче […]...
12. Перевод идиомы grease someone’s palm / oil someone’s palm, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: grease someone’s palm / oil someone’s palm Перевод: дать кому-либо взятку, дать на лапу Пример: We had to grease the border guard’s palm in order to enter the country. Нам пришлось дать на лапу пограничнику, чтобы попасть в страну....
13. Перевод слова monkey Monkey – обезьяна; вмешиваться, соваться Перевод слова Ring-tailed monkey – обезьяна с закрученным на конце хвостом spider monkey – паукообразная обезьяна stop monkeying with those tools! – оставь в покое эти инструменты Somebody’s been Monkeying with my papers again. Кто-то опять рылся в моих бумагах. The Monkey rattled the bars of his cage. Обезьяна гремела […]...
14. Two nuns were driving alone out in the boonies Two nuns were driving alone out in the boonies. They ran out of gas. Fortunately they could walk to a gas station not far away, where they asked to purchase a can of gasoline. “I’m sorry, sister,” said the attendant, “but all I have for you to carry it in is an old chamber pot. […]...
15. Значение идиомы blue collar worker [blue collar worker] {n. phr.} A manual laborer who is probably a labor union member. Because Jack’s father is a blue collar worker, Jack was so anxious to become an intellectual. Contrast: WHITE COLLAR WORKER....
16. Why’d the monkey fall outta the tree? Why’d the monkey fall outta the tree? ’cause he was dead… Why’d the other monkey fall outta the tree? ’cause he was dead too… Why’d the third monkey fall outta the tree? Peer pressure…...
17. Значение идиомы fill up [fill up] or [fill it up] or [fill her up] {v. phr.} To fillentirely. . When the attendant asked Andrew how much gas he wanted in the tank, Andrew replied, “Fill her up.”...
18. At the Gas Station It’s been a long time since I’ve seen my friends Steve and Liz, and I thought this would be a good weekend to drive up to Santa Barbara to see them. Gas prices have been Through the roof, but I decided to take the short road trip anyway. Before getting on the road, I went […]...
19. Перевод слова gasoline Gasoline – бензин Перевод слова Gasoline filter – бензиновый фильтр lead-free gasoline – неэтилированный бензин premium gasoline – бензин премиум класса The Gasoline powers the engines Бензин приводит в движение двигатели. An automobile must have Gasoline to run. Для передвижения автомобилю требуется горючее. The Gasoline spill created a serious biohazard. Разлив бензина создал серьезную биологическую […]...
20. Перевод слова mechanic Mechanic – механик, техник, слесарь Перевод слова Motor mechanic – автомеханик dental mechanic – зубной техник aircraft engine mechanic – авиамоторист aircraft mechanic – авиатехник He is highly regarded as a Mechanic. Его очень ценят как хорошего механика. Kelly is employed as a Mechanic. Келли работает слесарем. The Mechanic tuned the engine. Механик настроил двигатель....
21. Getting a Car Serviced Sophia: Is my car ready? Mechanic: I’m finished with your Oil change and I replaced the Oil filter. I’ve also replaced the wiper Blades in your Windshield wipers. But I’ve had a good look under your hood, and your car needs a lot of work. Sophia: Really? Mechanic: Yes, you have some serious problems. I […]...
22. Значение идиомы fill one’s shoes [fill one’s shoes] {v. phr.} To take the place of another and do aswell; to substitute satisfactorily for. When Jack got hurt, thecoach had nobody to fill his shoes. Joe hopes to fill his father’sshoes. See: IN ONE’S SHOES....
23. Перевод слова tank Tank – бак, резервуар; танк Перевод слова Tank skeleton – каркас резервуара petrol tank – бензобак tank attack – танковая атака The fuel Tank’s almost empty. Топливный бак почти пустой. The petrol Tank is leaking. Бензобак протекает. Their vehicle was crushed by an army Tank. Их машину раздавил боевой танк....
24. A vacationing penguin is driving through Arizona A vacationing penguin is driving through Arizona when he notices that the oil-pressure light is on. He gets out to look and sees oil dripping out of the motor. He drives to the nearest town and stops at the first gas station. After dropping the car off, the penguin goes for a walk around town. […]...
25. Значение идиомы disk jockey [disk jockey] {n.} An employee at a radio station or in a danceclub who puts on the records that will be broadcast. Jack is working as a disk jockey at the local FM station....
26. Talking to a Mechanic Mechanic: Hi, I’m the Mechanic. What can I do for you? Amy: My car is making a very weird noise. It sounds like this: gulug, gulug, gulug… Mechanic: Hm, that doesn’t sound good. Where is it coming from? Amy: I’m not sure. When I’m in the car, it sounds like it’s coming from the Engine, […]...
27. Значение идиомы work [work] See: ALL IN A DAY’S WORK, ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK ADULL BOY, AT WORK, BUSY WORK, IN THE WORKS, MAKE SHORT WORK OF, MANYHANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK, SHOOT THE WORKS, THE WORKS, IN THE WORKS....
28. Значение идиомы gum up [gum up] {v.}, {slang} To cause not to work or ruin; spoil; makesomething go wrong. – Often used in the phrase “gum up the works”. Jimmy has gummed up the typewriter. Syn.: THROW A MONKEY WRENCH....
29. Перевод слова airplane Airplane – самолет, аэроплан Перевод слова Airplane ambulance – санитарный самолет airplane luggage – чемоданы, сумки для авиапутешествий airplane is airborne – самолет находится в воздухе The Airplane landed to refuel. Самолет приземлился для дозаправки. An Airplane droned overhead. Самолет гудел над головой. Происхождение слова airplane Образовано от двух слов:...
30. Значение идиомы scrape the bottom of the barrel [scrape the bottom of the barrel] {v. phr.}, {informal} To use ortake whatever is left after the most or the best has been taken;accept the leftovers. At first they took out quarters, but they hadso little money that they had to scrape the bottom of the barrel andpaid with nickels and pennies for their lunch. […]...
31. A construction worker came home just in time to find his wife A construction worker came home just in time to find his wife in bed with another man. So he dragged the man down the stairs to the garage and put his Wet Willy in a vise. He secured it tightly and removed the handle. Then he picked up a hacksaw. The man, terrified, screamed, “Stop! […]...
32. A police officer came upon a terrible wreck A police officer came upon a terrible wreck where the driver and passenger had been killed. As he looked upon the wreckage a little monkey came out of the brush and hopped around the crashed car. The officer looked down at the monkey and said “I wish you could talk.” The monkey looked up at […]...
33. Перевод слова garage Garage – гараж Перевод слова An aboveground parking garage – наземный гараж-стоянка parking garage – гараж для парковки to park a car in a garage – ставить машину в гараж Out this door is the Garage. Гараж – за этой дверью. Put the car in the Garage. Поставь машину в гараж. She backed the car […]...
34. Значение идиомы think tank [think tank] {n.} A company of researchers who spend their timedeveloping ideas and concepts. The government hired a think tank tostudy the country’s need for coins, and was advised to stop makingpennies....
35. Значение идиомы sail under false colors [sail under false colors] {v. phr.} 1. To sail a ship, oftenpirate, under the flag of another country. The pirate ship flew theAmerican flag until it got near, then raised the black flag. 1. Topretend to be what you are not; masquerade. The garage hired Jonesas a mechanic, but fired him when they found he […]...
36. Investigating a Terrible Accident There was a terrible bus accident. Unfortunately, no one survived the accident except a monkey which was on board and there were no witnesses. The police try to investigate further but they get no results. At last, they try to interrogate the monkey. The monkey seems to respond to their questions with gestures. Seeing that, […]...
37. Rumors and Secrets Jack: So, what do you think of the New guy? Kate: Oh, You mean Bernard? He’s okay, I guess. Why? Jack: Well, I heard that he left his last company under Mysterious circumstances. I tried to find out more from Libby, but she was very Hush-hush about it. Kate: I’m not surprised. Libby doesn’t like […]...
38. Значение идиомы pick out [pick out] {v.} 1. To choose. It took Mary a long time to pickout a dress at the store. 2. To see among others; recognize; tellfrom others. We could pick out different places in the city fromthe airplane. We could not pick Bob out in the big crowd. Syn.:MAKE OUT. 3. To find by examining […]...
39. Значение идиомы air one’s dirty linen in public [air one’s dirty linen in public] or [wash one’s dirty linen in public] {v. phr.} To talk about your private quarrels or disgraces where others can hear; make public something embarrassing that should be kept secret. Everyone in the school knew that the superintendent and the principal were angry with each other because they aired […]...
40. Значение идиомы jack up [jack up] {v.} 1. To lift with a jack. The man jacked up his carto fit a flat tire. 2. {informal} To make higher; raise. Just before Christmas, some stores jack up their prices....