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Значение идиомы highway robbery

[highway robbery] {n. phr.} 1. A hold-up of or theft from a personcommitted on an open road or street usually by an armed man.

Highway robbery was common in England in Shakespeare’s day.

2. Anextremely high price or charge; a profiteer’s excessive charge.

Tosomeone from a small town, the prices of meals and theater tickets inNew York often seem to he highway robbery.



Права человека на английском.
Биография гагарина на английском.

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  1. Перевод слова robberyRobbery — ограбление, грабеж, разбой Перевод слова Highway robbery — грабеж на большой дороге armed robbery — вооруженный грабеж robbery with violence — грабеж с насилием bank robbery — ограбление банка They charge him with armed Robbery. Они обвиняют его в вооруженном ограблении. The prisoner was convicted of Robbery. Подсудимый был осужден за ограбление. Police ... Читать далее...
  2. Перевод слова highwayHighway — шоссе, магистраль Перевод слова Highway engineer — дорожный инженер express highway — скоростная трасса limited-access highway — дорога с ограниченным проездом Cars whooshed along the Highway. Автомобили мчались вдоль шоссе. Тhe Highway was lined with signboards Шоссе было размечено дорожными знаками. The great sea on the west is the natural Highway of commerce. ... Читать далее...
  3. The District Attorney requested all the robbery victims toThe District Attorney requested all the robbery victims to come to the police station to study a lineup of five people. He placed his suspect at the end of the line. Then he asked each to step forward and say, «Give me all your money…and I need some change in quarters, nickels and dimes.» The ... Читать далее...
  4. Negotiating With a Street VendorSean: Just look at the quality of that. You won’t find a finer one anywhere. Patrice: It’s nice, but it’s more than I want To spend. Sean: Okay, just for you, I’ll Knock off 10%. What do you say? Patrice: I think it’s still too Pricey. I think I’ll Pass. Sean: Wait! Don’t be so ... Читать далее...
  5. Negotiating With a Street VendorSean: Just look at the quality of that. You won’t find a finer one anywhere. Patrice: It’s nice, but it’s more than I want To spend. Sean: Okay, just for you, I’ll Knock off 10%. What do you say? Patrice: I think it’s still too Pricey. I think I’ll Pass. Sean: Wait! Don’t be so ... Читать далее...
  6. Значение идиомы carrying charge[carrying charge] {n.} An extra cost added to the price of something bought on weekly or monthly payments. The price of the bicycle was $50. Jim bought it for $5.00 a month for ten months plus a carrying charge of $1 a month....
  7. Значение идиомы through street[through street] {n.} 1. A street on which cars can move withoutstopping at intersections, but cars on streets crossing it have tostop at the intersection. You have to be especially carefulcrossing a through street. Mr. Jones stopped his car when he cameto the through street. He waited until there were no cars on it, anddrove ... Читать далее...
  8. This guy was driving down the highwayThis guy was driving down the highway and was pulled over by the cops. The cop asked the man for his name and the guy replied, «Earl.» «You got a last name, Earl?» «Nope. It’s a long story, Officer.» «I got time.» Earl sighs and says, «Well, Officer, at first I was known as Earl ... Читать далее...
  9. Значение идиомы hug the road[hug the road] {v. phr.} To stay firmly on the road; ride smoothlywithout swinging. A heavy car with a low center of gravity will hugthe road. At high speeds a car will not hug the road well....
  10. Значение идиомы out-and-out[out-and-out] {adj.} Extreme; complete; thorough. The candidatewas an out-and-out conservative. It was out-and-out robbery tocharge twice the usual price for eggs just because they were scarce. Compare: THROUGH AND THROUGH....
  11. Значение идиомы in charge of[in charge of] {prep.} 1. Responsible for; having supervision orcare of. Marian is in charge of selling tickets. The girl incharge of refreshments forgot to order the ice cream for the party. When our class had a play, the teacher put Harold in charge of thestage curtain. 2. or [in the charge of] Under the ... Читать далее...
  12. Значение идиомы road[road] See: ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME, BURN UP THE ROAD, END OF THEROAD, GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD, HIT THE ROAD, HUG THE ROAD, MIDDLE OFTHE ROAD, ON THE ROAD....
  13. Значение идиомы in common[in common] {adv. phr.} Shared together or equally; in use orownership by all. Mr. and Mrs. Smith own the store in common. The four boys grew up together and have a lot in common. Theswimming pool is used in common by all the children in theneighborhood. Compare: COMMON GROUND....
  14. FCC slaps Florida highway cell phone jammer with $48K fineA Florida man is in big trouble for using a cell phone jammer while driving on the highway. 60-year-old Jason Humphreys admitted to police he’d used the device on his daily commute for roughly two years because he didn’t want drivers around him talking on their cell phones. But the powerful cell jammer shut down ... Читать далее...
  15. Types of ViewsAndrea: Help me decide on which type of hotel room To book. George: I want the one with a bed. Andrea: Very funny. We have a choice of different views, and each one is a different price. For instance, a room with a City view is $175 a night and a Panoramic view is $275 ... Читать далее...
  16. Значение идиомы eat high on the hog[eat high on the hog] or [eat high off the hog] {v. phr.} To eat or live well or elegantly. For the first few daysafter the check arrived, they ate high on the hog. Compare: IN CLOVERor IN THE CLOVER, ON EASY STREET....
  17. Перевод идиомы get ahold of someone or something / get hold of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get ahold of someone or something / get hold of someone or something Идиома: get ahold of someone or something / get hold of someone or something разг. Перевод: 1. связаться с кем-либо; 2. схватиться, ухватиться за что-либо Пример: I have been trying very hard to get a hold of my old high school ... Читать далее...
  18. Значение идиомы branch off[branch off] {v.} To go from something big or important to something smaller or less important; turn aside. At the bridge a little road branches off from the highway and follows the river. Martin was trying to study his lesson, but his mind kept branching off onto what girl he should ask to go with ... Читать далее...
  19. Значение идиомы on the road[on the road] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Traveling; moving from oneplace to another. When we go on vacation, we take a lunch to eatwhile on the road. Mr. Smith is on the road for his insurancecompany. 2. Changing; going from one condition to another. Marywas very sick for several weeks, but now she is ... Читать далее...
  20. Значение идиомы side street[side street] {n.} A street that runs into and ends at a mainstreet. The store is on a side street just off Main Street. TheSpellmans bought a house on a side street that runs off Broad Street. Compare: BACK STREET, CROSS STREET....
  21. Buying Food at the Concession StandJim: We only have three minutes before the movie starts. You Grab two seats and I’ll Hit the Concession stand. … Suki: Can I help you? Jim: Yes, I’d like a large Popcorn and a Hot dog with The works. Suki: Anything else? Jim: Yes, I’ll also take an order of Nachos and a Pretzel. ... Читать далее...
  22. Значение идиомы in charge[in charge] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, 1. In authority or control; in aposition to care for or supervise; responsible. If you have anyquestions, ask the boss. He’s in charge. 2. Under care orsupervision. The sick man was taken in charge by the doctor. During your visit to the library, you will be in the librarian’scharge. ... Читать далее...
  23. Значение идиомы charge account[charge account] {n.} An agreement with a store through which you can buy things and pay for them later. Mother bought a new dress on her charge account. Mr. Jones has a charge account at the garage on the corner....
  24. Значение идиомы take charge[take charge] {v. phr.} To begin to lead or control; take controlor responsibility; undertake the care or management. When Mrs. Jackson was in the hospital, her sister tookcharge of the Jackson children until Mrs. Jackson could care forthem. The child care class gave a party for the nursery children, and Mary took charge of the ... Читать далее...
  25. Значение идиомы hold on to[hold on to] {v. phr.} 1a. or [hold to] To continue to hold orkeep; hold tightly. When Jane played horse with her father, sheheld on to him tightly. The teacher said that if we believedsomething was true and good we should hold on to it. The old manheld on to his job stubbornly and would ... Читать далее...
  26. Значение идиомы road test[road test] {n.} 1. A test to see if you can drive a car. Jimtook the road test and got his driver’s license last week. 2. A testto see if a car works all right on the road. Most new cars aregiven road tests before they are put on the market. After herepaired the car, ... Читать далее...
  27. Перевод идиомы armed to the teeth, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: armed to the teeth Перевод: вооружен до зубов Пример: The police were armed to the teeth during the raid. Во время облавы полицейские были вооружены до зубов....
  28. Значение идиомы charge off[charge off] {v.} 1. To consider or record as a loss, especially in an account book. The store owner charged off all of the last season’s stock of suits. Syn.: WRITE OFF. 2. or [charge up] {informal} To accept or remember as a mistake and not worry about it any more. — Often used with ... Читать далее...
  29. Значение идиомы open up[open up] {v.} 1. To show for the first time; make clear; reveal. The story of Helen Keller’s life opened up a whole new world toMary. Einstein’s theories opened up a whole new area for study. 2. To make available; present an opportunity; offer. The buildingof the railroad opened up new lands to the pioneers. ... Читать далее...
  30. Перевод идиомы armed and dangerous, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: armed and dangerous Перевод: вооружен и опасен (обычно употребляется по отношению к преступнику) Пример: The criminal was armed and dangerous when the police arrested him. Преступник был вооружен, когда полиция арестовала его....
  31. Значение идиомы charge up[charge up] {v. phr.} 1. To submit to a flow of electricity in order to make functional. I mustn’t forget to charge up my razor before we go on our trip. 2. To use up all the available credit one has on one’s credit card. «Let’s charge dinner on the Master Card,» Jane said. «Unfortunately ... Читать далее...
  32. In case of emergencyA car breaks down along the expressway one day, so the driver eases it over onto the shoulder of the highway. He jumps out of the car, opens the trunk, and pulls out two men in trench coats. The men stand behind the car, open up their coats and start exposing themselves to the oncoming ... Читать далее...
  33. Значение идиомы hit the road[hit the road] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To become a wanderer; to livean idle life; become a tramp or hobo. When Jack’s wife left him, hefelt a desire to travel, so he hit the road. 2. To leave, especiallyin a car. It is getting late, so I guess we will hit the road forhome. He ... Читать далее...
  34. Значение идиомы lay hold of[lay hold of] {v. phr.} 1. To take hold of; grasp; grab. He laidhold of the rope and pulled the boat ashore. 2. To get possession of. He sold every washing machine he could lay hold of. 3. {ChieflyBritish} To understand. Some ideas in this science book are hard tolay hold of....
  35. Значение идиомы cross street[cross street] {n.} A street that crosses a main street and runs on both sides of it. Elm Street is a cross street on Main Street and there is a traffic light there. Compare: THROUGH STREET....
  36. Фразовые глаголы с «HOLD»Hold all the cards — иметь преимущество hold back — скрывать hold down — придерживать hold in — проводить hold in check — сдерживать hold it — стой! подожди!; постой! hold on — держи(те)сь!; подожди(те) hold out — протягивать, вытягивать hold over — откладывать hold that — считать, что hold up — нападать, поднимать...
  37. Значение идиомы safety island[safety island] or [safety zone] {n.} A raised area in a highway orroad to be used only by people walking. John was half-way acrossthe street when the light changed. He stayed on the safety islanduntil it changed again....
  38. 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...
  39. Значение идиомы stop street[stop street] {n.} A street where cars must come to a full stopbefore crossing another street. Johnny was late because he traveledon a stop street. Contrast: THROUGH STREET....
  40. Значение идиомы high sign[high sign] {n. phr.}, {informal} A silent signal of recognition, greeting, or warning; an open or secret signal between two persons. — Used with «get» or «give». The Joneses saw us across the hoteldining room and gave us the high sign. John could see that Gracewanted to tell him something, but he got her attention ... Читать далее...

Значение идиомы highway robbery