Значение идиомы hitch one’s wagon to a star

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1. Значение идиомы fix someone’s wagon[fix someone’s wagon] or [fix someone’s little red wagon] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. to administer aspanking. Stop that right away or I’ll fix your wagon! 2. to thwart or frustrate another, toengineer his failure. If he sues me for slander, I will counter-suehim for malicious prosecution. That will fix his wagon!...
2. Значение идиомы on the wagon[on the wagon] {adv. phr.} Participating in an alcohol addictionprogram; not touching any alcoholic beverage. Jim’s doctor and hisfamily finally managed to convince him that he was an alcoholic andshould go on the wagon. Contrast: FALL OFF THE WAGON....
3. Значение идиомы off the wagon[off the wagon] {adj. phr.}, {slang} No longer refusing to drinkwhiskey or other alcoholic beverages; drinking liquor again, afterstopping for a while. When a heavy drinker quits he must reallyquit. One little drink of whiskey is enough to drive him off thewagon. Contrast: ON THE WAGON....
4. Значение идиомы lucky star[lucky star] {n.} A certain star or planet which, by itself or withothers, is seriously or jokingly thought to bring a person good luckand success in life. John was born under a lucky star. Ted wasunhurt in the car accident, for which he thanked his lucky stars....
5. Перевод идиомы hitch a ride / thumb a ride, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hitch a ride / thumb a ride Перевод: попросить бесплатно подвезти, довезти (обычно употребляется по отношению к автостопу) Пример: I’ve got no car, can I hitch a rice home with you? У меня нет машины, можешь довезти меня домой?...
6. Перевод идиомы on the wagon, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: on the wagon Перевод: воздерживаться от спиртного, лечиться от алкоголизма, бросить пить, завязать (обычно употребляется с глаголами Be и Go) Пример: The man has been on the wagon for seven months now. Этот мужчина не пьет вот уже несколько месяцев....
7. Значение идиомы paddy wagon[paddy wagon] {n.}, {informal} A police van used for transportingprisoners to jail or the police station. The police threw thedemonstrators into the paddy wagon....
8. Перевод идиомы off the wagon, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: off the wagon Перевод: начать снова пить, удариться в запой (обычно употребляется с глаголами Be и Fall) Пример: The man is off the wagon again. I saw him yesterday and I am sure that he had been drinking. Этот мужчина снова ударился в запой. Я видел его вчера, и я уверен, что он выпивал....
9. Перевод слова starStar – звезда, звездный Перевод слова Co-star – сниматься в главной роли в одном фильме evening star – вечерняя звезда four-star hotel – четырехзвездочная гостиница Her Star was rising. Ее звезда восходила. The Star captured a comet. Звезда захватила комету. The sky was filled with Stars. Небо было усыпано звездами....
10. Значение идиомы fall off the wagon[fall off the wagon] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {alcoholism and drugculture} To return to the consumption of an addictive, such as alcoholor drugs, after a period of abstinence. Poor Joe has fallen off thewagon again – he is completely incoherent today....
11. Перевод слова pianistPianist – пианист Перевод слова The great jazz pianist – великий джазовый пианист renowned as a pianist – известный как пианист a concert pianist – концертирующий пианист She was rated an excellent Pianist. Ее считали прекрасной пианисткой. He was a successful Pianist in his day. Он был успешным пианистом в свое время. The Pianist led […]...
12. That is ONE!A middle aged rancher in pioneer days of old, had growen tired of working so hard to build a beautiful ranch house and huge herd to go with it. So he thought it would be nice to get one of those mail order brides. Well he sent for one and on the day she was […]...
13. How Much Money Did Harrison Ford Make for Star Wars?Harrison Ford made $20 million for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Ford earned $500,000 for Return of the Jedi, $100,000 for Empire and only $10,000 for the original Star Wars in 1977. Ford also has a reported deal with Disney to make.5% of the earnings from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Ford’s total take from […]...
14. Topher Grace edited all the Star Wars prequels into a single movie and apparently it’s pretty goodThere have been many after-the-fact edits of the Star Wars prequels made over the years-some without Jar-Jar, some where no one speaks but Jake Lloyd, whatever George Lucas did today-but few if any of these edits have been done by actor Topher Grace. Until recently, anyway, as self-proclaimed film geek Grace reportedly gave himself a […]...
15. Значение идиомы high and dry[high and dry] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Up above the water; beyondthe reach of splashing or waves. Mary was afraid she had left hertowel where the tide would reach it, but she found it high and dry. When the tide went out the boat was high and dry. 2. Without anyoneto help; alone and […]...
16. Star of the SouthThe Star of the South, also known as Estrela do Sul, is a diamond found in Brazil in July 1853. The diamond is cut into a cushion shape and weighs 128.48 carats (25.696 g). The Star of the South is graded as a type IIa diamond, with a colour grading of fancy light pinkish-brown and […]...
17. A man is driving down the road for a long period of timeA man is driving down the road for a long period of time. During his travel, he sees a priest with a gas can hitch hiking, so he gladly picks him up he says,”Normally father, i dont pick up hitch hikers. You seem like a man of dignity so i thought id make an exception. […]...
18. Значение идиомы on purpose[on purpose] {adv. phr.} For a reason; because you want to; notaccidentally. Jane did not forget her coat; she left it in thelocker on purpose. The clown fell down on purpose....
19. John and Mary visit their pastor for marriage counselingJohn and Mary visit their pastor for marriage counseling. The pastor gets up and hugs Mary, and sits down. He gets up and hugs Mary a second, and third time, and then turns to John and says, “See that, John. Mary needs that EVERY DAY!” John replies, “Well, that’s fine, Pastor. But I can’t bring […]...
20. Star-crossed LoversRomeo: What do you plan to do? Juliette: I don’t know! I can’t Defy my parents. They’ve been against our relationship from the start, and I’ve been Forbidden to see you. Romeo: It’s your life, not theirs. It’s time you Stood up to them and told them what you want. I’m tired of being a […]...
21. Перевод слова purposePurpose – замысел, цель, намерение Перевод слова On purpose – нарочно, с целью beside the purpose – нецелесообразно man of purpose – целеустремленный человек What is the Purpose of your visit? Какова цель вашего визита? You can speak to the Purpose when you choose. Вы можете говорить по существу, когда захотите. He answered him very […]...
22. Значение идиомы on top of[on top of] {prep}. 1. On the top of; standing or lying on; on. When the player on the other team dropped the ball, Bill fell on topof it. That high hill has a tower on top of it. 2. {informal}Very close to. The elevator was so crowded that everybody was ontop of each other. […]...
23. Значение идиомы string along[string along] {v.}, {informal} 1. To deceive; fool; lead ondishonestly. Mary was stringing John along for years but she didn’tmean to marry him. George told the new boy that he must alwayscall the teacher “Sir,” but the new boy soon saw that George wasstringing him along. Compare: ON A STRING. 2. To follow someone’sleadership; join […]...
24. Значение идиомы cut a swathe[cut a swathe] {v. phr.} 1a. To mow a path through a field. The farmer cut a swathe through the high grass with his scythe. 1b. To cut down as if by mowing. The machine gun cut a swathe in the lines of enemy soldiers. 2. {informal} To attract notice; make an impression; seem important. […]...
25. Значение идиомы go to one’s head[go to one’s head] {v. phr.} 1. To make one dizzy. Beer and winego to a person’s head. Looking out the high window went to thewoman’s head. 2. To make someone too proud; make a person think he istoo important. Being the star player went to John’s head. Thegirl’s fame as a movie actress went […]...
26. A Star Trek ConventionGuido: Whoa, check you out! That’s a great Costume. Are you going to the Star Trek Convention? Rita: Yeah, it’s in town until Sunday. Have you ever been to one? Guido: Me? No way! Don’t get me wrong. I’m a Fan of the shows. And, No offense, but I thought only Geeks went to the […]...
27. Ex-NBA Star Yao Ming Aims to Wean China Off Ivory and Shark FinsBEIJING – Former NBA all-star center Yao Ming is now dishing out assists to much wilder targets. After retiring from the Houston Rockets in 2011, Yao returned to China and set out to end his homeland’s traditional appetite for endangered and threatened animal products. As an ambassador for international conservation organization WildAid, Yao has campaigned […]...
28. Значение идиомы in order to[in order to] or [so as to] {conj.} For the purpose of; to. – Usedwith an infinitive. In order to follow the buffalo, the Indiansoften had to move their camps. We picked apples so as to make apie. Compare: SO THAT....
29. Значение идиомы up to[up to] {prep.} 1. As far, as deep, or as high as. The water inthe pond was only up to John’s knees. Mary is small and just comesup to Bill’s chest. The shovel sank in the soft mud all the way upto the handle. 2. Close to; approaching. The team did not play upto its […]...
30. Adidas forbids Bayern Munich star to practise ScientologyAn unnamed Bayern Munich star has been banned from practising controversial religion Scientology by his sponsors adidas. German daily Der Spiegel revealed details of the contract that the player had signed with the sportswear giants back in 2008, which would net him €400,000. However, clauses in the agreement explained Adidas could terminate the deal if […]...
31. A great new hearing aidJohn: I got this great new hearing aid the other day. Mary: Are you wearing it now? John: Yup. Cost me four thousand dollars, though. But it’s top of the line. Mary: What kind is it? John: Twelve-thirty....
32. Larry, a local football star, is jogging down the streetLarry, a local football star, is jogging down the street when he sees a building on fire. A lady is standing on a third story ledge holding her pet cat in her arms. “Hey, lady,” yells Larry, “Throw me the cat.” “No,” she cries, “It’s too far.” “I play football, I can catch him.” The […]...
33. Learn it by listeningTwo cowboys come upon an Indian lying on his stomach with his ear to the ground. One of the cowboys stops and says to the other, “You see that Indian?” “Yeah,” says the other cowboy. “Look,” says the first one, “he’s listening to the ground. He can hear things for miles in any direction.” Just […]...
34. Значение идиомы puppy love[puppy love] also [calf love] {n.}, {informal} The first love ofvery young people. When John and Mary began going around togetherin junior high school, their parents said it was just puppy love....
35. Значение идиомы work out[work out] {v. phr.} 1. To find an answer to. John worked outhis math problems all by himself. Mary had trouble getting alongwith her roommate, but they worked it out. Compare: FIGURE OUT. 2. Toplan; develop. Mary worked out a beautiful design for a sweater. Alice worked out a new hair-do. 3. To accomplish; arrange. […]...
36. A guy driving a truck in the middle of nowhereA guy driving a truck in the middle of nowhere picks up a hitch-hiker. It gets dark and the hitch-hiker falls asleep. Suddenly bang, and the hitch-hiker wakes up,”what the hell was that?”. The truck driver replies, “some kinda animal, go back to sleep.” Further the same thing again, bang, “What the hell was that?”, […]...
37. Star Signs – Знаки зодиакаThere are 12 star sings. And people who belong to the definite sign have their own character, habits and manners. So if you were born under the sign of Aquarius (21st January – 18th February) you like to be free. You have original ideas. Some of your ideas are crazy! Pisces (19th February – 20th […]...
38. Значение идиомы knee-high to a grasshopper[knee-high to a grasshopper] also [knee-high to a duck] {adj. phr.}, {informal} As tall as a very small child; very young. Charles started reading when he was knee-high to a grasshopper. I’ve known Mary ever since she was knee-high to a duck....
39. Значение идиомы par for the course[par for the course] {n. phr.}, {informal} Just what was expected;nothing unusual; a typical happening. – Usually refers to things goingwrong. Mary is very clumsy so it was par for the course when shebumped into the table and broke the vase. When John came lateagain, Mary said, “That’s par for the course.” Compare: ALL IN […]...
40. Значение идиомы in the same breath[in the same breath] {adv. phr.} 1. At the same time; withoutwaiting. John would complain about hard times, and in the samebreath boast of his prize-winning horses. Jane said Bill wasselfish, but in the same breath she said she was sorry to see himleave. 2. In the same class; in as high a group. – […]...