Значение идиомы half-holiday

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1. Значение идиомы half-and-half[half-and-half ] {adj.} As much one thing as the other. Weasked the coach if more boys than girls were interested in debating, and he said it was about half-and-half. The show last night wasneither very good nor very poor — just half-and-half. Compare:FIFTY-FIFTY....
2. Значение идиомы half[half] See: GO HALVES, GO OFF HALF-COCKED also GO OFF AT HALF COCK, IN HALF, SIX OF ONE AND HALF-A-DOZEN OF THE OTHER, TIME AND A HALF, TOO-BY HALF....
3. Значение идиомы in half[in half] {adv. phr.} 1. Into two equal parts. The ticket takerat the football game tore the tickets in half. Mother cut theapple in half so each child could have an equal share. Syn.: IN TWO.2. To half the size before; to one half as big. As a punishment, Father cut Bob’s allowance in half....
4. Значение идиомы half the battle[half the battle] {n. phr.} A large part of the work. When youwrite an essay for class, making the outline is half the battle. To see your faults and decide to change is half the battle ofself-improvement....
5. Значение идиомы half a mind[half a mind] also [half a notion] {n. phr.}, {informal} A wish orplan that you have not yet decided to act on; a thought of possiblydoing something. — Used after «have» or «with» and before «to» and aninfinitive. I have half a mind to stop studying and walk over tothe brook. Jerry went home with ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы go off half-cocked[go off half-cocked] also [go off at half cock] {v. phr.},{informal} To act or speak before getting ready; to do something toosoon. Bill often goes off half cocked. Mr. Jones was thinkingabout quilting his job, but his wife told him not to go at half cock....
7. A package holiday or an own holiday plans? (opinion composition)В топике Какой отдых лучше: через турагентство или самостоятельное путешествие? сравниваются 2 варианта организации отдыха. Если вам нравится «прийти на все готовенькое», то выбирайте турагентство. Тому, кто не любит зависеть от всякого рода «расписаний», лучше выбрать самостоятельное путешествие. It is a well-known fact that many people use travel agency service, while others prefer to make ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод идиомы (to be) half the battle, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: (to be) half the battle Перевод: большая часть работы Пример: Writing the letters will be half the battle. We can finish the rest of the work next week. Если мы напишем письма, это уже будет полдела. Остальную работу мы можем закончить на следующей неделе....
9. Значение идиомы time and a half[time and a half] {n. phr.} Pay given to a worker at a rate halfagain as much as he usually gets. John got time and a half when heworked beyond his usual quitting time. Tom gets one dollar forregular pay and a dollar and a half for time and a half....
10. Перевод слова holidayHoliday — праздник, отпуск, каникулы Перевод слова Popular holiday destination — популярное у туристов место, магнит для туристов holiday flag — праздничный, парадный флаг generous six weeks of annual holiday — большой ежегодный отпуск в шесть недель Holiday is a long way off. До отпуска далеко. He is Holidaying in Italy. Он проводит отпуск в ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы six of one and half-a-dozen of the other[six of one and half-a-dozen of the other] {n. phr.} Two things thesame; not a real choice; no difference. Which coat do you likebetter, the brown or the blue? It’s six of one and half-a-dozen of theother. Johnny says it’s six of one and half-a-dozen of the otherwhether he does the job tonight or tomorrow ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод идиомы time and a half, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: time and a half Перевод: зарплата в полуторном размере, получаемая за сверхурочную работу Пример: The supermarket workers receive time and a half when they work on Saturday. Работники супермаркета получают зарплату в полуторном размере, когда работают в воскресенье....
13. My best holiday was Bodrum holidayВ топике Мой лучший отдых был в Бодруме – я рассказываю о том, какое впечатление на меня произвел турецкий город Бодрум и отдых на море с моей девушкой. Все было очень интересно: мы увидели много красивых и древних зданий, улиц, статуй, музеев, хорошо отдохнули на пляже и побывали на концерте. Я не первый раз отдыхал ... Читать далее...
14. Пословица / поговорка half a loaf is better than none / half a loaf is better than no bread — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: half a loaf is better than none / half a loaf is better than no bread Перевод: полкаравая лучше, чем вовсе ничего Эквивалент в русском языке: лучше синица в руки, чем журавль в небе; лучше мало, чем совсем ничего Пример: Half a loaf is better than none and you should be happy ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы half an eye[half an eye] {n. phr.} A slight glance; a quick look. Thesubstitute teacher could see with half an eye that she was going tohave trouble with the class. While Mary was cooking she kept halfan eye on the baby to see that he didn’t get into mischief....
16. 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....
17. Значение идиомы half-hearted[half-hearted] {adj.} Lacking enthusiasm or interest. Phil madeseveral half-hearted attempts to learn word processing, but we couldsee that he didn’t really like it....
18. Значение идиомы at half mast[at half mast] {prep. phr.} Halfway up or down; referring primarily to flag posts, but may be used jokingly. When a president of the United States dies, all flags are flown at half mast....
19. Перевод слова halfHalf — половина, частичный Перевод слова A half knowledge of the subject — недостаточное знание предмета half light — неполный свет half the profits — половина прибылей half empty — наполовину пустой It’s Half past one. Сейчас половина второго. What is Half of six? Сколько будет, если шесть разделить пополам? Two Halves make a whole. ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова half-timeHalf-time — неполная рабочая неделя; неполный рабочий день Перевод слова To go on half-time — перейти на неполную рабочую неделю to work half-time — работать неполный рабочий день half time worker — рабочий, занятый половину рабочего дня half-time week — неполная рабочая неделя Half-time barman required. Hours and salary negotiable. Требуется бармен на неполный рабочий ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы half a loaf is better than none[half a loaf is better than none] or [half a loaf is better than nobread] Part of what we want or need is better than nothing. — Aproverb. Albert wanted two dollars for shoveling snow from thesidewalk but the lady would only give him a dollar. And he said thathalf a loaf is better than ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы half-time[half-time] {n.} A rest period in the middle of certain games. Isaw Henry at the football game and I went over and talked to him athalf-time. The pep squad put on a drill at half-time when weplayed basketball with our old rivals....
23. Значение идиомы half-baked[half-baked] {adj.}, {informal} Not thought out or studiedthoroughly; not worth considering or accepting. We wish Tom wouldnot take our time at meetings to offer his half-baked ideas. Wecannot afford to put the government in the hands of people withhalf-baked plans....
24. Scheduling an AppointmentAnn: Hello. Serge: Hi, Ann. It’s Serge. I’m calling To make an appointment for LeeAnn. She wants to meet with Miles next week sometime. Ann: Let me take a look at his Appointment schedule. Let’s see, can LeeAnn be here on Tuesday at 2:00? Serge: No, she’s Tied up all Tuesday afternoon, but I could ... Читать далее...
25. Last Minute Holiday ShoppingEvery year, I tell myself that I won’t Procrastinate in doing my holiday shopping. And, every year, I End up with a shopping list As long as your arm And about 24 hours to get it all done. Waiting until the last minute means that I have to Brave the crowds out doing their Last-minute ... Читать далее...
26. Last Minute Holiday ShoppingEvery year, I tell myself that I won’t Procrastinate in doing my holiday shopping. And, every year, I End up with a shopping list As long as your arm And about 24 hours to get it all done. Waiting until the last minute means that I have to Brave the crowds out doing their Last-minute ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы subject to[subject to] {adj. phr.} 1. Under the government or control of; inthe power of. The English colonies in America were subject to theEnglish king. The principal and the teachers of a school aresubject to the school board. 2. Likely to get or have; liable. John is in rather poor health and is subject to colds. ... Читать далее...
28. Holiday PromotionsMy boss asked me To come up with some Holiday promotion ideas so that we can make Inroads into the Gift-buying market. For us to stay competitive, our company has to increase Retail sales For this important Sales cycle. My boss is expecting some Innovative ideas from me. Since we’re an online business and not ... Читать далее...
29. Camping holiday (opinion composition)I would think twice before going on a camping holiday. First of all, it is an occupation for a company, while I like to spend free time alone. Second, you should sleep in a tent. Personally I find it uncomfortable. Third, you can get food poisoning because of the forest food, I find it awful. ... Читать далее...
30. My Favourite HolidayВ топике Мой любимый праздник – я расскажу о праздниках в нашей стране и о Новом годе – моем самом любимом празднике. Среди многих праздников (1 Мая, 8 Марта, День Независимости России, День Конституции России и многих других), больше всего я люблю Новый год, отмечаемый 31 декабря. Для меня этот праздник – долгожданный день чудес, ... Читать далее...
31. Holiday TravelIt’s hard to avoid traveling Over The holidays but the experience I had last week really Takes the cake. I flew back to Tucson, Arizona, to be with my wife’s family, as we do every Christmas. I got to the airport an hour and a half before my flight, which I thought would be Plenty ... Читать далее...
32. Новый год — мой любимый праздник/ New Year Is My Favourite HolidayНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык New Year Is My Favourite Holiday Новый год — мой любимый праздник They say everything you wish for at the New Year Eve will certainly come true. Some people even write their wishes on tiny pieces of paper and drink them with champagne. Sounds weird, but that’s one ... Читать далее...
33. Holiday DecoratingNow that the holidays are here, it’s time To decorate the house. Every year, we always Go all out. We buy a Christmas tree and the kids decorate it with Ornaments that we’ve bought and made over the years, and with silver and gold Tinsel. We also hang a Wreath on our front door and ... Читать далее...
34. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Мой любимый праздник (My Favourite Holiday)»По-английски Перевод на русский James: Hi, Nelly. How are you? Джеймс: Привет, Нелли. Как дела? Nelly: Hi, James. I’m fine, thank you. And you? Нелли: Привет, Джеймс. Все хорошо, спасибо. Как ты? James: I’m also well, thanks. Do you have any plans for today? It’s a big day, you know. Джеймс: У меня тоже хорошо, ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод слова TuesdayTuesday — Вторник Перевод слова On Tuesday — во вторник to come every Tuesday — приходить каждый вторник pancake tuesday — блинный вторник He’s off every Tuesday. Он отсутствует каждый вторник. Shall we meet next Tuesday? Давай встретимся в следующий вторник? Tuesday always follows Monday. Вторник всегда следует за понедельником....
36. Значение идиомы put an end to[put an end to] or [put a stop to] {v. phr.} 1. To make end; stop; end. The farmer built an electric fence around his fieldto put an end to trespassing. The principal said that running inthe halls was dangerous, and told the teachers to put a stop to it. 2. To destroy or kill. ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы clean slate[clean slate] {n. phr.} A record of nothing but good conduct, without any errors or bad deeds; past acts that are all good without any bad ones. Johnny was sent to the principal for whispering. He had a clean slate so the principal did not punish him. Mary stayed after school for a week, and ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы busy work[busy work] {n.} Work that is done not to do or finish anything important, but just to keep busy. When the teacher finished all she had to say it was still a half hour before school was over. So she gave the class a test for busy work....
39. When the formal private briefing of the attractive new teacherWhen the formal private briefing of the attractive new teacher by the vice-principal was finished, the vice-principal took a few puffs on his pipe and said, «I have an informal piece of advice for you, Miss Bell. There’s only one way you can get along in this school without submitting to the sexual advances of ... Читать далее...
40. Перевод слова principalPrincipal — начальник; главный, основной Перевод слова Principal activity — основная деятельность principal officer — ведущий сотрудник the principal of a firm — глава фирмы Vegetables are the Principal ingredients in this soup. Овощи являются основными ингредиентами в этом супе. He was the Principal contact man and fixer. Он был главным посредником и координатором. The ... Читать далее...