Значение идиомы higher-up

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1. Значение идиомы who’s who [who’s who] or [who is who] {informal} 1. Who this one is and whothat one is; who the different ones in a group of people are or whattheir names or positions are. It is hard to tell who is who in theparade because everyone in the band looks alike. It took the newteacher a few […]...
2. Higher Education in The UK There are more than 60 universities in the U. K. The leadinguniversities are Cambridge, Oxford and London. English universitiesdiffer from each other in traditions, general organization, internalgoverment, etc. British universities are comparatively small, theapproximate number is about 7-8 thousand students. Most universitieshave under 3000 students, some even less than 1500 ones. London andOxford universities are […]...
3. Higher Education in Great Britain Pupils going on to higher education or professional training usually take “A” level examinations in two or three subjects. Universities accept students mainly on the basis of their “A” level results, although they may interview them as well. In 1971 the Open University was started, where these formal qualifications are not necessary. Nearly a quarter […]...
4. Значение идиомы higher education [higher education] {n.} Schooling after graduation from highschool, especially in a college or university. Tom plans to get hishigher education at the state university....
5. Высшее образование в России/ Higher Education In Russia На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Higher Education In Russia Высшее образование в России Higher education plays a very important role in our life. It is also important for the development of our country. At universities and institutes students train to become teachers, engineers, doctors, architects and other highly-qualified specialists. Average age for getting […]...
6. Значение идиомы cub scout [cub scout] {n.} A member of the Cub Scouts, the junior branch of the Boy Scouts for boys 8-10 years of age. Jimmie is only seven, too young to be a Cub Scout....
7. Значение идиомы talent scout [talent scout] {n. phr.} A person employed by a large organizationto seek out promising and gifted individuals. Gordon has beenworking as a talent scout for a television program. Compare: HEADHUNTING....
8. Значение идиомы face the music [face the music] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go through trouble ordanger, especially because of something you did; accept yourpunishment. The boy was caught cheating in an examination and hadto face the music. The official who had been taking bribes wasexposed by a newspaper, and had to face the music. George knew hismother would cry when […]...
9. Значение идиомы beyond the pale [beyond the pale] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In disgrace; with no chance of being accepted or respected by others; not approved by the members of a group. After the outlaw killed a man he was beyond the pale and not even his old friends would talk to him. Tom’s swearing is beyond the pale; no […]...
10. Значение идиомы chime in [chime in] {v.} 1. {informal} To join in. The whole group chimed in on the chorus. When the argument got hot, John chimed in. 2. To agree; go well together. – Usually used with “with”. Dick was happy, and the holiday music chimed in with his feelings. When Father suggested going to the shore for […]...
11. Значение идиомы plan on [plan on] {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. – Used with averbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish myhomework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about;expect. I’m hoping to […]...
12. Значение идиомы good egg [good egg] {slang} or {informal} [good scout] {n. phr.} A friendly, kind or good-natured person, a nice fellow. Tommy is such a goodegg that everybody wants to be his friend. Syn.: REGULAR GUY. Contrast: BAD EGG....
13. Значение идиомы fall in with [fall in with] {v.}, {informal} 1. To meet by accident. Maryfell in with some of her friends downtown. 2. To agree to help with;support. I fell in with Jack’s plan to play a trick on his father. 3. To become associated with a group detrimental to the newcomer. John fell in with a wild bunch; […]...
14. Значение идиомы swear in [swear in] or [swear into] {v.} To have a person swear or promiseto do his duty as a member or an officer of an organization, government department, or similar group. – “Swear into” is used whenthe name of the group is given. Mary and Ann will be sworn into theclub tonight. Fred was sworn in […]...
15. Значение идиомы new blood [new blood] {n.} Something or someone that gives new life or vigor, fresh energy or power. New blood was brought into the companythrough appointment of younger men to important positions....
16. Значение идиомы over one’s head [over one’s head] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not understandable;beyond your ability to understand; too hard or strange for you tounderstand. Mary laughed just to be polite, but the joke was reallyover her head. The lesson today was hard; it went over my head. Compare: BEYOND ONE’S DEPTH. 2. To a more important person in […]...
17. Значение идиомы lay-away plan [lay-away plan] {n.} A plan for buying something that you can’t paycash for; a plan in which you pay some money down and pay a littlemore when you can, and the store holds the article until you have paidthe full price. She could not afford to pay for the coat all atonce, so she used […]...
18. Значение идиомы minutes of the meeting [minutes of the meeting] {n. phr.} The notes taken by the recordingsecretary; of an official body or an association recording of what wassaid and transacted during the given session. “Shall we accept theminutes of our last meeting as read by the secretary?” the chairmanasked....
19. Значение идиомы whitewash [whitewash] {n.}, {informal} A soothing official report thatattempts to tranquilize the public. Some people believe that theWarren Commission’s report on the Kennedy assassination was awhitewash....
20. Значение идиомы take it on the chin [take it on the chin] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be badly beatenor hurt. Our football team really took it on the chin today. Theyare all bumps and bruises. Mother and I took it on the chin in thecard game. 2. To accept without complaint something bad that happensto you; accept trouble or defeat calmly. […]...
21. The Higher Organs of Power in the USA By the US Constitution the government of the nation is entrusted to three separate authorities: the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. The executive power is vested in the President, who holds his office during the term of four years, and is elected together with the Vice-President. Among the duties and powers of the President […]...
22. Значение идиомы on deck [on deck] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. On a floor of a ship open to theoutdoors. The passengers were playing shufflehoard on deck. Thesailors kept busy cleaning and painting on deck. 2. {informal} Readyto do something; present. The scout leader told the boys to be ondeck at 8:00 Saturday morning for the hike. Dick was […]...
23. Значение идиомы big frog in a small pond [big frog in a small pond] {n. phr.}, {informal} An important person in a small place or position; someone who is respected and honored in a small company, school, or city; a leader in a small group. As company president, he had been a big frog in a small pond, but he was not so […]...
24. Перевод слова approve Approve – одобрять Перевод слова To approve a label – утвердить ярлык approve the budget – одобрить бюджет approve a schedule – утверждать график I don’t Approve of your friends. Мне не нравятся твои друзья. They Approved the terms of contract. Они согласовали условия контракта. I can’t Approve your plan. Я не могу утвердить ваш […]...
25. Значение идиомы take on the chin [take on the chin] {v. phr.} To gracefully accept criticism. It’s good to be able to tell people what they do wrong, but it isequally important to be able to take it on the chin when they tell youwhat you have done wrong....
26. Значение идиомы pressure group [pressure group] {n. phr.} An organization whose goal it is tocreate changes by lobbying for the benefit of its own members. Certain unscrupulous pressure groups stop at nothing to achieve theirselfish aims....
27. Значение идиомы flip-flop [flip-flop ] {v.}, {informal} To alternate the positions of;exchange the places of; switch. The football coach had one play inwhich he flip-flopped his left halfback and fullback....
28. Значение идиомы opposite number [opposite number] {n. phr.} A person occupying the same position assomeone in a different group, organization, or country. Theopposite number of the President of the United States in Germany isthe Chancellor of the Federal Republic....
29. Перевод слова organization Organization – организация, формирование Перевод слова The organization of a new club – организация нового клуба the organization of a new government – формирование нового правительства to admit new members into an organization – принимать в организацию новых членов We must try to instil some order into the Organization. Мы должны попытаться привнести некоторый порядок […]...
30. Значение идиомы put that in your pipe and smoke it [put that in your pipe and smoke it] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tounderstand something told you; accept something as fact or reality;not try to change it. – Usually used as a command, normally only inspeech, and often considered rude. People don’t vote against SantaClaus, and you might as well put that in your pipe and smoke […]...
31. Значение идиомы fifth column [fifth column] {n. phr.} A group or organization within a countrythat works to bring about the country’s downfall, usually through actsof espionage and sabotage. The Communist party in the United Stateswas considered by Senator McCarthy to be the Soviet Union’s fifthcolumn....
32. Значение идиомы what’s what [what’s what] or [what is what] {n. phr.}, {informal} 1. What eachthing is in a group; one thing from another. The weeds and theflowers are coming up together, and we can’t tell what is what. 2.All that needs to be known about something; the important facts orskills. Richard did the wrong thing, because he is […]...
33. Значение идиомы line up [line up] {v. phr.} 1. To take places in a line or formation; standside by side or one behind another; form a line or pattern. Theboys lined up and took turns diving off the springboard. Thefootball team lined up in a “T” formation. 2. To put in line. Johnlined up the pool balls. 3. To […]...
34. Значение идиомы take off [take off] {v. phr.} 1a. To leave fast; depart suddenly; run away. The dog took off after a rabbit. Compare: LIGHT OUT. 1b.{informal} To go away; leave. The six boys got into the car andtook off for the drug store. 2. To leave on a flight, begin going up. A helicopter is able to take […]...
35. Значение идиомы party line [party line] {n. phr.} Ideas, policies, and goals set forth by theleadership of a group or organization. Dan seldom has an originalidea but he keeps faithfully repeating his company’s party line....
36. Значение идиомы ringleader [ringleader] {n. phr.} The chief of an unsavory group; a higher-up. The FBI finally caught up with the ringleader of the dope smugglersfrom South America....
37. Значение идиомы method in one’s madness [method in one’s madness] {n. phr.} A plan or organization ofideas hard to perceive at first, but that becomes noticeable afterlonger and closer examination. We thought he was crazy to threatento resign from the university but, when he was offered a tenured fullprofessorship, we realized that there had been method in his madness....
38. Значение идиомы card up one’s sleeve [card up one’s sleeve] {n. phr.}, {informal} Another help, plan, or argument kept back and produced if needed; another way to do something. John knew his mother would lend him money if necessary, but he kept that card up his sleeve. Bill always has a card up his sleeve, so when his first plan failed […]...
39. Значение идиомы neither here nor there [neither here nor there] {adj. phr.} Not important to the thingbeing discussed; off the subject; not mattering. Perhaps you didstay up late finishing your homework. That’s neither here nor there. You still must come to school on time. The boys all like the coachbut that’s neither here nor there; the question is, “Does he know […]...
40. British Youth – Британская молодежь Most 18 and 19 year-olds in Britain are quite independent people. Relationships within the British family are different now. Children have more freedom to make their own decisions. For example, children aged 13 may be employed part time in Great Britain. Aged 16 they can leave home, marry with “parents’ consent”. Age 18 can vote, […]...