Значение идиомы greasy spoon

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1. Значение идиомы spoon-feed[spoon-feed] {v.} 1. To feed with a spoon. Mothers spoon-feedtheir babies. 2a. To make something too easy for. Bill’s mother spoon-fed him and never let him think for himself. Alice depended on her mother for all decisions because she had beenspoon-fed. 2b. To make too easy for someone. Somestudents want the teacher to spoon-feed the ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова spoonSpoon — ложка; черпать ложкой Перевод слова Horn spoon — ложка из рога dessert spoon — десертная ложка measuring spoon — мерная ложка to spoon off cream — снимать сливки He Spooned the ice cream into a bowl. Он наложил мороженое в чашку. I Spooned out some soup to each of the guests. Я налила ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth[born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth] {adj. phr.} Born to wealth and comfort; provided from birth with everything wanted; born rich. The stranger’s conduct was that of a man who had been born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Compare: WELL-HEELED....
4. 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....
5. A hearty breakfastA man goes into a greasy spoon-type cafe and he says, «I would like one of your special full English breakfasts». «No problem.» Comes the greasy little fat girls reply from behind the counter. «But I want it MY way.» says the man. «What do you mean your way?» comes the reply. The man says, ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова inexpensiveInexpensive — недорогой Перевод слова Inexpensive device — недорогое устройство inexpensive electrode — нерасходуемый электрод inexpensive method — недорогой способ We have a good selection of Inexpensive wines. У нас хороший выбор недорогих вин. This paper is made from Inexpensive wood pulp. Эта бумага производится из недорогих пород целлюлозы. Painting is a relatively Inexpensive way ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы grab bag[grab bag] {n.} 1. A bag from which surprise packages are chosen; abag in which there are many unknown things. The woman paid aquarter for a chance at the grab bag. The children broughtpackages to be sold from the grab bag at the school carnival. 2. Agroup of many different things from which to choose; ... Читать далее...
8. Tim Shandy stepped into the Warm Spoon, a popular Galway tavernTim Shandy stepped into the Warm Spoon, a popular Galway tavern. To Mike Callahan, the barkeep, Shandy said «Mike, I’ll be havin’ three whiskeys.» Callahan set up three glasses and began to pour. «Now, Timothy, it’s not the usual thing for you to ask for three whiskeys. It’s celebratin’, you are. «Ahh, ye know me ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова sandwichSandwich — бутерброд Перевод слова Caviar sandwich — бутерброд с икрой cheese sandwich — бутерброд с сыром to ride sandwich — ехать зажатым между двумя соседями Shall I get you a Sandwich? Хотите, я сделаю Вам бутерброд? That Sandwich looks gross. Этот бутерброд выглядит страшно неаппетитно. She took a couple of bites of the Sandwich. ... Читать далее...
10. Types of SandwichesGeraldo: I am so hungry. When can we go eat? Natasha: Just another minute and I’ll be finished here. What do you Have a craving for? Geraldo: I want a good sandwich, maybe a BLT or a Pastrami on rye. Now that I think of it, a Reuben or a Club sandwich would really Hit ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы catch at[catch at] {v.} 1. To try to catch suddenly; grab for. The boy on the merry-go-round caught at the brass ring, but did not get it. 2. To seize quickly; accept mentally or physically. The hungry man caught at the sandwich and began to eat. Joe caught at Bill’s offer to help....
12. Значение идиомы white-collar workers[white-collar workers] {n. phr.} Workers employed in offices and atdesks as opposed to those who work as manual workers; the middleclass. It is a well-known fact that white-collar workers are lesswell organized than unionized manual workers. Contrast BLUE-COLLARWORKERS....
13. Значение идиомы not bad[not bad] or [not so bad] or [not half bad] {adj.}, {informal}Pretty good; all right; good enough. The party last night was notbad. It was not so bad, as inexpensive vacations go. The showwas not half bad....
14. Перевод слова notedNoted — знаменитый Перевод слова Noted for courage — известный своим мужеством noted for beauty — славящийся красотой noted actresses — знаменитые актрисы noted for this discipline — известный своим послушанием Также является второй и третьей формой глагола To note (отмечать, замечать, обращать внимание): We Noted her impatience to begin. Мы заметили, как ей не ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы strikebreaker[strikebreaker] {n.} One who takes the place of workers on strikeor one who recruits such people. The striking workers threw rotteneggs at the strikebreakers....
16. Значение идиомы get behind[get behind] {v.} 1. To go too slowly: be late; do something tooslowly. The post office got behind in delivering Christmas mail. Syn.: FALL BEHIND. Contrast: KEEP UP. 2. {informal} To support; help. A club is much better if members get behind their leaders. Wegot behind Mary to be class president. Compare: BACK OF. 3.{informal} ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы sandwich board[sandwich board] {n.} Two advertising signs worn by a man, one onhis chest and the other on his back. The man walking along MainStreet wore a sandwich board saying «Eat at Joe’s.»...
18. Ordering at a Sandwich ShopEmployee: Welcome to Grubway. What can I get for you? Jared: I’m still deciding. I’m trying to lose weight and I hear that eating a sandwich for lunch every day will help me do that. Do you guys have a BLT or a Club? Employee: We don’t have a BLT, but we do have a ... Читать далее...
19. 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....
20. Значение идиомы race against time[race against time] {v. phr.} To be in a great hurry to finish agiven project by a specified deadline. The workers were racingagainst time to finish the campus modernization project....
21. Значение идиомы plague on both your houses[plague on both your houses] or [plague o’ both your houses] Badluck to both of you! — Used to show disgust at those who wont stopquarreling. The bus drivers went on strike because the bus companywould not raise their pay. After several weeks, the people who neededto ride the bus to work said, «A plague ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод слова clubClub — клуб Перевод слова Tennis club — теннисный клуб nature-study club — клуб натуралистов-любителей to join a club — стать членом клуба Shall we go to a Club? Мы пойдем в клуб? You have to play a Club. Вы должны играть в клубе. I’ll see you at the Club. Увидимся в клубе....
23. Значение идиомы Christmas club[Christmas club] {n.} A plan for putting money in the bank to be saved for Christmas shopping. John deposits $10 each week in the Christmas club. The woman will get her Christmas club money on December 10....
24. Значение идиомы call the tune[call the tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be in control; give orders or directions; command. Bill was president of the club but Jim was secretary and called the tune. The people supported the mayor, so he could call the tune in city matters. Syn.: CALL THE SHOTS....
25. Значение идиомы butter wouldn’t melt in one’s mouth[butter wouldn’t melt in one’s mouth] {informal} You act very polite and friendly but do not really care, you are very nice to people but are not sincere. The new secretary was rude to the other workers, but when she talked to the boss, butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth....
26. Значение идиомы on the Q. T[on the Q. T.] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Secretly; without anyone’sknowing. George and Paul formed a club on the Q. T. The teachersgot the principal a present strictly on the Q. T....
27. Значение идиомы latch on[latch on] or [hitch onto] {v.}, {informal} 1. To get hold of;grasp or grab; catch. He looked for something to latch onto andkeep from falling. The football player latched onto a pass. 2.{slang} To get into your possession. The banker latched onto athousand shares of stock. 3. {slang} To understand. The teacherexplained the idea of ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы freeze out[freeze out] {v.}, {informal} To force out or keep from a share orpart in something by unfriendly or dishonest treatment. The otherboys froze John out of the club....
29. Значение идиомы left-handed[left-handed] {adj.}, {informal} 1. Using the left hand habitually.2. Crooked; phoney; homosexual. Morris is such a left-handed guy. 3. Clumsy; untoward; awkward. Grab that hammer and stop acting soleft-handed....
30. Перевод сленгового выражения knuckle sandwich, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: knuckle sandwich Перевод: удар в лицо Пример: If you don’t stop bothering me, you’re going to get a knuckle sandwich. Если ты не отстанешь от меня, то получишь удар в лицо. Sabah gave Peter a knuckle sandwich when she caught him looking at other girls. Саба ударила Питера в лицо, когда увидела, что ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы catch-22[catch-22] {n.}, {informal} From Joseph Heller’s novel «Catch-22», set in World War II. 1. A regulation or situation that is self-contradictory or that conflicts with another regulation. In Heller’s book it referred to the regulation that flight crews must report for duty unless excused for reasons of insanity, but that anyone claiming such an excuse ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы throw up[throw up] {v.} 1. {informal} or {slang} [heave up]. To vomit. The heat made him feel sick and he thought he would throw up. Hetook the medicine but threw it up a minute later. 2. {informal} Toquit; leave; let go; give up. When she broke their engagement hethrew up his job and left town. 3. ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы get cracking[get cracking] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To hurry up, to startmoving fast. . Come on, you guys, let’s get cracking! Compare: GET GOING 2....
34. Значение идиомы get a move on[get a move on] {informal} or {slang} [get a wiggle on] {v. phr.}To hurry up; get going. — Often used as a command. Get a move on, or you will be late....
35. Перевод слова hurryHurry — спешка, торопиться, подгонять Перевод слова To hurry home — торопиться домой don’t hurry — не торопись, не спеши to hurry the ending — ускорять конец in my hurry I forgot the keys — я в спешке забыл ключи She Hurried back to her desk. Она поспешила вернуться к своей парте. John Hurried off ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы hurry on with[hurry on with] or [make haste with] {v. phr.} To make rapidprogress in an undertaking. Sue promised to hurry on with thereport and send it out today....
37. Значение идиомы be up to no good[be up to no good] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be plotting and conniving to commit some illegal act or crime. «Let’s hurry!» Susan said to her husband. «It’s dark here and those hoodlums obviously are up to no good.»...
38. Значение идиомы hold the fort[hold the fort] {v. phr.} 1. To defend a fort successfully; fightoff attackers. The little group held the fort for days until helpcame. 2. {informal} To keep a position against opposing forces. Friends of civil liberties held the fort during a long debate. 3.{informal} to keep service or operations going It was ChristmasEve, and a ... Читать далее...
39. The story with the moralIn the dead of summer a fly was resting on a leaf beside a lake. He was a hot, dry fly who said to no one in particular, «Gosh! If I go down three inches I will feel the mist from the water and I will be refreshed.» There was a fish in the water ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы dirt cheap[dirt cheap] {adj.} Extremely inexpensive. The apartment we are renting is dirt cheap compared to other apartments of similar size in this neighborhood....