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1. Значение идиомы give color to[give color to] or [lend color to] {v. phr.} To make seem true or likely. The boy’s torn clothes gave color to his storyof a fight. The way the man ate lent color to his story of nearstarvation....
2. Значение идиомы off-color[off-color] or [off-colored] {adj.} 1. Not of the proper hue orshade; not matching a standard color sample. The librariancomplained that the painter had used an off-color green on the walls. 2. {informal} Not of the proper kind for polite society; in bad taste;dirty. When Joe finished his off-color story, no one was pleased....
3. Перевод слова usageUsage — обращение, употребление, использование; обычай Перевод слова Rough usage — грубое обращение of current usage — общеупотребительный in accordance with the general usage — согласно общепринятой практике ancient usage — старинный обычай key usage control — контроль применения ключей law and usage of Parliament — парламентский обычай Seat belt Usage in the state is ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы color[color] See: CHANGE COLOR, GIVE COLOR TO or LEND COLOR TO, HAUL DOWN ONE’S COLORS, HORSE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR, NAIL ONE’S COLORS TO THE MAST, OFF-COLOR or OFF-COLORED, SAIL UNDER FALSE COLORS, SEE THE COLOR OF ONE’S MONEY, SHOW ONE’S COLORS, WITH FLYING COLORS....
5. Значение идиомы change color[change color] {v. phr.} 1. To become pale. The sight was so horrible that Mary changed color from fear. Bill lost so much blood from the cut that he changed color. 2. To become pink or red in the face; become flushed; blush. Mary changed color when the teacher praised her drawing. Tom got angry ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы horse of a different color[horse of a different color] or [horse of another color] {n. phr.},{informal} Something altogether separate and different. Anyone canbe broke, but to steal is a horse of a different color. Do youmean that the boy with that pretty girl is her brother? I thought hewas her boyfriend. Well, that’s a horse of another color....
7. Значение идиомы all systems go[all systems go] {Originally from space English, now general colloquial usage.} Everything is complete and ready for action; it is now all right to proceed. After they wrote out the invitations, it was all systems go for the wedding....
8. Значение идиомы color scheme[color scheme] {n.} A plan for colors used together as decoration. The color scheme for the dance was blue and silver. Mary decided on a pink and white color scheme for her room....
9. Значение идиомы turn color[turn color] {v. phr.} To become a different color. In the fallthe leaves turn color. When the dye was added the solution turnedcolor....
10. Значение идиомы to the kings taste[to the kings taste] or [to the queen’s taste] {adv. phr.}Perfectly; just as anyone could want it; very satisfactorily. Therooms in her new home were painted and decorated to the queen’staste. The soldiers dressed and marched to the king’s taste....
11. Перевод идиомы in bad taste / in poor taste, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in bad taste / in poor taste Перевод: в плохом вкусе; грубый; непристойный Пример: The jokes that the man told at the dinner were in very bad taste. Шутки, которые этот человек рассказывал за ужином, были очень грубые и непристойные....
12. Перевод слова tasteTaste — вкус; склонность, пристрастие Перевод слова To develop a taste for opera — полюбить оперу educated taste — развитой вкус taste improver — улучшитель вкуса, вкусовая добавка He is not a man to our Taste. Он — человек не в нашем вкусе. It didn’t Taste much of ginger. Я особо не почувствовал имбирь. She ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы see the color of one’s money[see the color of one’s money] {v. phr.}, {informal} To know thatyou have money to spend. The realtor would not show us a houseuntil he saw the color of our money. Before I show you thediamond, let me see the color of your money....
14. Значение идиомы leave a bad taste in one’s mouth[leave a bad taste in one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To feel a badimpression; make you feel disgusted. Seeing a man beat his horseleaves a bad taste in your mouth. His rudeness to the teacher lefta bad taste in my mouth....
15. Значение идиомы acquire a taste for[acquire a taste for] {v. phr.} To become fond of something; get to like something. Jack acquired a taste for ripe cheeses when he went to France....
16. Значение идиомы color guard[color guard] {n.} A military guard of honor for the flag of a country; also: a guard of honor to carry and protect a flag or banner. There were four Marines in the color guard in the parade. Bob was picked to be a color guard and to carry the banner of the drum corps ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод слова judgeJudge — судья; судить, оценивать, порицать Перевод слова Presiding judge — председательствующий судья to judge whether Smith is right or wrong — судить, прав Смит или неправ I judged him to be about 50 — мне показалось, что ему около пятидесяти judge not, that ye be not judged — не судите, да не судимы будете ... Читать далее...
18. Washing ClothesMina: What happened here? Is the Washing machine not working? Arlo: What do you mean? Mina: Why are all of your white T-shirts now pink? Arlo: That just happens. Sometimes they turn pink, gray, or another color, depending on which clothes I put in a Load. Mina: Didn’t anyone teach you how to do Laundry? ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод идиомы see the color of someone’s money, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: see the color of someone’s money Перевод: убедиться в наличии денег у кого-либо Пример: I did not give my friend a ticket for the game until I saw the color of his money. Я дал своему другу билет на игру только когда убедился, что у него есть деньги....
20. Значение идиомы pass on[pass on] {v.} 1. To give an opinion about; judge; settle. Thecollege passed on his application and found him acceptable. Thecommittee recommended three people for the job and the presidentpassed on them. 2. To give away As he grew up, he passed on his clothes to his younger brother. Compare: HAND DOWN. 3. To die. ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод идиомы lend color to (something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: lend color to (something) Перевод: сделать что-либо более интересным, приукрасить что-либо Пример: The music of the orchestra helped to lend color to the dance performance. Оркестровая музыка помогла приукрасить танцевальное представление....
22. At night court, a man was brought in and setAt night court, a man was brought in and set before the judge. The judge said, «State your name, occupation, and the charge.» The defendant said, «I’m Sparks, I’m an electrician, charged with battery.» The judge winced and said, «Bailiff! Put this man in a dry cell!»...
23. Перевод идиомы have a thick skin / be thick-skinned, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have a thick skin / be thick-skinned Перевод: толстокожий, нечувствительный к обидам, критике, оскорблениям Пример: People will tell you they don’t like your clothes or your voice or the color of your eyes, so you need to have a thick skin to survive. Люди будут говорить, что им не нравится твоя одежда, или твой ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод идиомы acquire a taste for (something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: acquire a taste for (something) Перевод: полюбить что-либо; начать проявлять вкус, пристрастие к чему-либо Пример: We acquired a taste for classical music during our trip to Europe. Мы пристрастились к классической музыке во время нашего путешествия в Европу....
25. Two men were talking to each other about how pussy tastesTwo men were talking to each other about how pussy taste. The first guy said»I think it taste like cherry pie».The other guy said «I think it taste like shit».Then the first guy said «you are supposed to turn her over». $ $Sent by Don Chamberlin...
26. Two story houseA man appears before a judge one day, asking for a divorce. The judge quietly reviews some papers and then says, «Please tell me why you are seeking a divorce.» «Because,» the man says,»I live in a two-story house.» The Judge replies, «What kind of a reason is that? What is the big deal about ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы put about[put about] {v. phr.} — Nautical usage. To turn in the oppositedirection; turn around. When we saw the storm clouds thickening inthe sky, we put about quickly and raced ashore....
28. Shopping with My WifeOne thing I Dread more than anything else is going Clothes shopping with my wife. It’s not that I don’t like helping her buy new clothes. It’s just that I have no Fashion sense. My wife always asks me, “What do you think of this one?” and I always answer with something like: “That’s nice” ... Читать далее...
29. Shopping with My WifeOne thing I Dread more than anything else is going Clothes shopping with my wife. It’s not that I don’t like helping her buy new clothes. It’s just that I have no Fashion sense. My wife always asks me, “What do you think of this one?” and I always answer with something like: “That’s nice” ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод слова clothesClothes — одежда, платье, белье Перевод слова Workday clothes — будничное платье suit of clothes — мужской костюм informal clothes — обычная одежда My Clothes smelt of smoke. Моя одежда пропахла дымом. Are the Clothes dry yet? Одежда уже высохла? These Clothes don’t fit him. Этот костюм на нем не сидит....
31. Значение идиомы off one’s rocker[off one’s rocker] or [off one’s trolley] {adj. phr.}, {informal}Not thinking correctly; crazy; silly; foolish. Tom is off hisrocker if he thinks he can run faster than Bob can. If you thinkyou can learn to figure skate in one lesson, you’re off your trolley. Syn.: OUT OF ONE’S HEAD....
32. Значение идиомы cramp one’s style[cramp one’s style] {v. phr.}, {informal} To limit your natural freedom; prevent your usual behavior; limit your actions or talk. He cramped his style a good deal when he lost his money. Army rules cramped George’s style....
33. A judge asked a defendant to please standA judge asked a defendant to please stand. «You are charged with murdering a school teacher with a chain saw.» From out in the audience a man shouted, «Lying bastard!» «Silence in the court!», the judge shouted back to the man. He turned to the defendant and said, «You are also charged with killing a ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы glad rags[glad rags] {n.}, {slang} Clothes worn to parties or on specialoccasions; best clothes. Mrs. Owens put on her glad rags for theparty. Compare: BEST BIB AND TUCKER....
35. Talk to the judgeA judge, bored and frustrated by a lawyer’s tedious arguments, had made numerous rulings to speed the trial along. The attorney had bristled at the judge’s orders, and their tempers grew hot. Finally, frustrated with another repetition of arguments he had heard many times before, the judge pointed to his ear and said, «Counselor, you ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы ring the changes[ring the changes] {v. phr.} To say or do the same thing indifferent ways; repeat the same idea in many ways. David wanted anew bicycle and he kept ringing the changes on it all day until hisparents got angry at him. A smart girl saves money on clothes bylearning to ring the changes on a ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы Pidgin English[Pidgin English] {n. phr.} A jargon that consists of somemispronounced English words and some foreign words used by Orientalsin talking with Westerners. You can conduct a lot of business inPidgin English in the Far East....
38. Studying English grammarFirst of all, grammar is a main component of any language in the world. Without grammar, you can’t understand, for example, the time of action whether it happened in the past or in the present. So, it has a fundamental role in the language. Really, it is beyond description how much important to know the ... Читать далее...
39. Пословица / поговорка don’t judge a book by its cover / never judge a book by its cover — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: don’t judge a book by its cover / never judge a book by its cover Перевод: не суди о книге по обложке Эквивалент в русском языке: встречают по одежке, провожают по уму Пример: That professor may seem slow and awkward, but don’t judge a book by its cover. He is one of ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы best bib and tucker[best bib and tucker] or [Sunday best] or [Sunday go-to-meeting clothes] {n. phr.}, {informal} Best clothes or outfit of clothing. The cowboy got all dressed up in his best bib and tucker to go to the dance. Mary went to the party in her Sunday best and made a hit with the boys. Compare: GLAD ... Читать далее...