Значение идиомы hire out

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1. Перевод слова hire Hire – нанимать, наем, прокат Перевод слова Bicycles for hire – выдаются велосипеды напрокат to hire workers by the day – нанимать рабочих поденно he was hired to do this job – его наняли для выполнения этой работы We Hired her to mow our lawn. Мы наняли ее косить газон. We paid $50 for the […]...
2. Перевод слова tractor Tractor – трактор Перевод слова Tractor fuel – тракторное топливо tractor harrow – тракторная борона tractor cultivator – пропашной трактор tractor driver – тракторист tractor plant – тракторный завод His Tractor emits clouds of smoke every morning when he attempts to turn it on. Его трактор пускает клубы дыма каждое утро, когда он пытается его […]...
3. Значение идиомы in at the kill [in at the kill] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Watching or taking part, usually with pleasure, at the end of a struggle; present at thefinish. Frank and John have been quarreling for a long time andtonight they are having a fight. Bill says he wants to be in at thekill, because he is Frank’s friend....
4. Farmer John had just walked into the local watering hole Farmer John had just walked into the local watering hole, when who should he see, but his old friend Chris the tractor salesman sitting up at the bar. Chris looked so down and dejected, that John just had to go up and say something to him. “Say, Chris, how ya doing? How’s the tractor selling […]...
5. Значение идиомы beat the band [beat the band] {adv. phr.}, {informal} At great speed; with much noise or commotion. – Used after “to”. The fire engines were going down the road to beat the band. The audience cheered and stamped and clapped to beat the band....
6. Перевод слова band Band – тесьма, лента; группа, оркестр Перевод слова To band a bundle – обвязывать лентой band conveyer – ленточный транспортер dance band – оркестр на танцах The Band played a polka. Группа играла польку. She Banded the waist of the dress with a speckled belt. Она повязала талию платья пестрым поясом. Примеры из жизни Слово […]...
7. Значение идиомы cut in [cut in] {v.} 1. To force your way into a place between others in a line of cars, people, etc.; push in. After passing several cars, Fred cut in too soon and nearly caused an accident. – Often used with “on”. A car passed Jean and cut in on her too close; she had to […]...
8. Перевод слова frank Frank – откровенный, искренний Перевод слова To be frank – говоря откровенно frank manner – открытая манера держаться frank acknowledgment – искренняя благодарность She was Frank with us about everything. Она ничего не скрывала от нас. Our teacher is very Frank about telling his students. Наш преподаватель очень откровенен со своими студентами. His manner was […]...
9. Перевод слова employment Employment – занятость, работа, найм Перевод слова To terminate employment – уволить с работы knitting is a comforting employment – вязание – успокаивающее занятие in the employment of the staff – при приеме на службу Employment is holding steady at 96%. Показатель занятости устойчиво держится на уровне 96%. She hopes to find Employment as a […]...
10. Значение идиомы song and dance [song and dance] {n.}, {informal} 1. Foolish or uninteresting talk;dull nonsense. Usually used with “give”. I met Nancy today and shegave me a long song and dance about her family. 2. A long lie orexcuse, often meant to get pity. Usually used with “give”. Billygave the teacher a song and dance about his mother being […]...
11. Значение идиомы strike up [strike up] {v.} 1a. To start to sing or play. We were sittingaround the camp fire. Someone struck up a song, and we all joined in. The President took his place on the platform, and the band struckup the national anthem. 1b. To give a signal to start playing. When the team ran on the […]...
12. Starting a Band At work one afternoon, my friend Michael asked me if I wanted to help him start a Band. I was really surprised because I didn’t even know Michael was a Musician. As it turns out, not only was Michael a good Guitarist, he was also a good Songwriter. He wanted to get together a band […]...
13. Перевод слова rent Rent – арендная плата, аренда, прокат Перевод слова Fabulous rent – заоблачная квартирная плата increment of rent – надбавка к арендной плате to rent a flat – снимать квартиру They are late with the Rent. Они не заплатили вовремя за аренду. How much Rent do you pay? Сколько вы платите за аренду? The landlord says […]...
14. Значение идиомы get one’s teeth into [get one’s teeth into] or [sink one’s teeth into] {v. phr.},{informal} To have something real or solid to think about; go to workon seriously; struggle with. After dinner, John got his teeth intothe algebra lesson. Frank chose a subject for his report that hecould sink his teeth into....
15. Значение идиомы serve notice [serve notice] {v. phr.} 1. To notify one’s employer in a formal orlegal manner that one is quitting the former’s employment. She gavenotice to her boss that she was quitting because of marriage. 2. Tonotify an employee or a tenant that one no longer needs their servicesor wishes to have them as tenants. The new […]...
16. Rejection Letter Reject Ever wonder what to do when those rejection letters start piling up? Well here’s a suggestion: – – – – – – – – – – – – – Cut Here – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – [Date Today] Dear Mr. Kennelly: Thank you […]...
17. Значение идиомы hired man [hired man] {n. phr.} A man employed to do jobs every day about ahouse or farm. The hired man was sick, and a lot of the dailychores were not done....
18. Значение идиомы sweep off one’s feet [sweep off one’s feet] {v. phr.} To make have feelings too strong to control; overcome with strongfeeling; win sudden and complete acceptance by through thefeelings. The handsome football captain swept Joan off her feetwhen he said so many things to her at the dance. Joan was sweptoff her feet when the football captain started flirting […]...
19. 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 […]...
20. Значение идиомы stick-in-the-mud [stick-in-the-mud] {n.}, {informal} An overcareful person; someonewho is old-fashioned and fights change. Mabel said her mother was areal stick-in-the-mud to make a rule that she must be home by 10o’clock on weeknights and 11:30 Saturdays. Mr. Thomas is astick-in-the-mud who plows with mules; he won’t buy a tractor....
21. Значение идиомы take on [take on] {v.} 1. To receive for carrying; be loaded with. A bigship was at the dock taking on automobiles in crates to carry overseasfor sale. The bus driver stopped at the curb to take the womanon. 2. To begin to have ; take. Others joined the fistfight until it took on the look of […]...
22. Значение идиомы both — and [both — and] {coord. conj.} Used to emphasize that two or more things are talked about. Both Frank and Mary were at the party. Millie is both a good swimmer and a good cook. In the program tonight Mary will both sing and dance. The frog can move quickly both on land and in the […]...
23. Значение идиомы bread and butter [bread and butter ] {n. phr.} The usual needs of life; food, shelter, and clothing. Ed earned his bread and butter as a bookkeeper, but added a little jam by working with a dance band on weekends....
24. Eating Junk Food Frank: Hand me That bag of Potato chips. Katie: Here. You mean you’re still hungry after two Burgers and French fries? Frank: Yeah, I am. I’m a growing boy. Where’s the Popcorn? Katie: I can’t believe we’re eating all of this Junk food. I’m supposed To be watching what I eat. Frank: Forget about it. […]...
25. 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. […]...
26. Значение идиомы girl friend [girl friend] {n.}, {informal} 1. A female friend or companion. Jane is spending the night at her girlfriend’s house. 2. A boy’ssteady girl; the girl or woman partner in a love affair; girl;sweetheart. John is taking his girl friend to the dance. Contrast:BOYFRIEND....
27. Значение идиомы hot dog [hot dog] {interj.}, {informal} Hurrah! – A cry used to showpleasure or enthusiasm. “Hot dog!” Frank exclaimed when heunwrapped a birthday gift of a small record player....
28. Значение идиомы let on [let on] {v.}, {informal} 1. To tell or admit what you know. – Usually used in the negative. Frank lost a quarter but he didn’tlet on to his mother. 2. To try to make people believe; pretend. The old man likes to let on that he is rich....
29. Значение идиомы John Hancock [John Hancock] or [John Henry] {n.}, {informal} Your signature;your name in writing. The man said, “Put your John Hancock on thispaper.” Joe felt proud when he put his John Henry on his veryfirst driver’s license....
30. Перевод слова dance Dance – танцевать, танец Перевод слова To dance a waltz – танцевать вальс to dance in the air – кружиться в воздухе dance music – танцевальная музыка Shall we Dance? Потанцуем? Dance is an art. Танец – это вид искусства. They met at a Dance. Они познакомились на танцах. rel=”nofollow”>...
31. For me life is a dance – Для меня жизнь это танец For me life is a dance. I cannot imagine myself without it. Every movement, swing, turn, makes the world brighter. I have been dancing since I was 5. And it is passion of my life. At first, I danced ballroom dancers. It is very beautiful and elegant. Dress, heels, hair — what could be more […]...
32. Значение идиомы let one’s hair down [let one’s hair down] or [let down one’s hair] {v. phr.},{informal} Act freely and naturally; be informal; relax. Kings andqueens can seldom let their hair down. After the dance, thecollege girls let their hair down and compared dates. Compare: LETGO....
33. 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. […]...
34. Значение идиомы look forward to [look forward to] {v.} 1. To expect. At breakfast, John lookedforward to a difficult day. 2. To expect with hope or pleasure. Frank was looking forward to that evening’s date....
35. Значение идиомы take it or leave it [take it or leave it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To accept somethingwithout change or refuse it; decide yes or no. – Often used like acommand. He said the price of the house was $10,000, take it orleave it....
36. Значение идиомы leg man [leg man] {n.}, {informal} 1. An errand boy; one who performsmessenger services, or the like. Joe hired a leg man for theoffice. 2. {slang}, {semi-vulgar}, {avoidable} A man who isparticularly attracted to good looking female legs and pays lessattention to other parts of the female anatomy. Herb is a leg man....
37. Значение идиомы brush off [brush off] or [give the brush off] {v. phr.} 1. To refuse to hear or believe; quickly and impatiently; not take seriously or think important. John brushed off Bill’s warning that he might fall from the tree. I said that it might rain and to take the bus, but Joe gave my idea the brush […]...
38. Значение идиомы like father, like son [like father, like son] A son is usually like his father in the wayhe acts. – A proverb. Frank’s father has been on the city council;he is now the mayor, and is running for governor. Frank is on thestudent council and is likely to he class president. Like father, likeson. Mr. Jones and Tommy are […]...
39. Значение идиомы cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face [cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face] {v. phr.} To suffer from an action intended originally to harm another person. In walking out and leaving his employer in the lurch, John really cut off his nose to spite his face, since no business wanted to hire him afterwards....
40. Значение идиомы strike it rich [strike it rich] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To discover oil, or alarge vein of minerals to be mined, or a buried treasure. The oldprospector panned gold for years before he struck it rich. 2. Tobecome rich or successful suddenly or without expecting to. Everyone wanted to buy one of the new gadgets, and their inventorstruck […]...