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1. Значение идиомы push the panic button [push the panic button] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become very muchfrightened; nervous or excited, especially at a time of danger orworry. John thought he saw a ghost and pushed the panic button. Keep cool; don’t hit the panic button! Syn.: LOSE ONE’S HEAD....
2. Значение идиомы shut up [shut up] {v.} 1. {informal} To stop talking. Little Ruthie toldFather about his birthday surprise before Mother could shut her up. -Often used as a command; usually considered rude. Shut up and letJoe say something. If you’ll shut up for a minute, I’ll tell youour plan. Syn.: BUTTON YOUR LIP, DRY UP, KEEP ONE’S MOUTH […]...
3. Перевод слова button Button – пуговица, кнопка Перевод слова Button switch – кнопочный выключатель to lose a button – потерять пуговицу push the button – нажми на кнопку Button up your coat. Застегни пальто до конца. Press the pause Button. Нажмите кнопку “Пауза”. The Button has come off. Пуговица оторвалась....
4. Значение идиомы close call [close call] or [shave] {n. phr.} A narrow escape. That sure was a close call when that truck came near us from the right! When Tim fell off his bicycle in front of a bus, it was a very close shave....
5. Перевод слова politics Politics – политика Перевод слова To be engaged in politics – заниматься политикой to go into politics – посвятить себя политической деятельности to play politics – вести политическую игру Politics doesn’t interest me. Политика меня не интересует. He was a failure in Politics. Он был неудачником в политике She abhors Politics. Она питает отвращение к […]...
6. Перевод идиомы feel like doing something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: feel like doing something Перевод: быть склонным к чему-либо, хотеть сделать что-либо Пример: I do not feel like doing the dishes now. Сейчас мне что-то не хочется мыть посуду....
7. Значение идиомы on the button [on the button] {adv., adj.}, {slang} At the right place; at theheart of the matter. John’s remark was right on the button. Compare: ON THE DOT....
8. Значение идиомы what about [what about] {interrog.} 1. About or concerning what; in connectionwith what. – Often used alone as a question. “I want to talk toyou.” “What about?” Compare: WHAT FOR. 2. See: WHAT OF IT. 3. See:HOW ABOUT....
9. Значение идиомы how goes it? [how goes it?] {v. phr.}, {interrog.} How are you and your affairsin general progressing? Jim asked Bill, “how goes it with the newwife and the new apartment?”...
10. Перевод идиомы a girl Friday / a man Friday / a person Friday, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a girl Friday / a man Friday / a person Friday Перевод: девушка / мужчина / человек, выполняющий разную подсобную работу в офисе Пример: Jan is our girl Friday. She does the important jobs in our office. Джен – наша верная помощница. Она выполняет важную работу в нашем офисе....
11. Значение идиомы how come [how come] {informal} also {nonstandard} [how’s come] {interrog.}How does it happen that? Why? How come you are late? You’rewearing your best clothes today. How come? Compare: WHAT FOR....
12. Why elevator “close” buttons don’t work Even if your building’s got an up-to-date elevator that runs with all the speed and precision of a Swiss watch (if that’s the case, no need to brag), you’ve likely found yourself waiting the maddening extra few seconds for the doors to finally close, furtively pushing the “close” button and wondering why isn’t anything happening. […]...
13. Значение идиомы make sure [make sure] {v. phr.} To see about something yourself; look at tobe sure. Father makes sure that all the lights are off before hegoes to bed. Mary thought she had time to get to school but sheran all the way just to make sure. Before you write your report onthe life of Washington you should […]...
14. Перевод слова Friday Friday – пятница Перевод слова Black Friday – “черная пятница” from Monday through Friday – с понедельника по пятницу when two friday come together – после дождичка в четверг We aim to finish by Friday. Мы намереваемся закончить к пятнице. ‘What day is it today?’ ‘Friday.’ – Какой сегодня день недели? – Пятница. His funeral […]...
15. Перевод идиомы button (up) one’s lip(s) / zip (up) your lip / zip it up, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: button (up) one’s lip(s) / zip (up) your lip / zip it up Перевод: закрыть рот, замолчать, не болтать Пример: Will you button your lip? I don’t want the news to get out. Может ты закроешь свой рот? Я не хочу, чтобы все узнали об этой новости. All right, you guys. Shut up! Zip […]...
16. Значение идиомы go to town [go to town] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To do something quickly or withgreat force or energy; work fast or hard. The boys went to town onthe old garage, and had it torn down before Father came home fromwork. While Sally was slowly washing the dishes, she rememberedshe had a date with Pete that evening; then […]...
17. Значение идиомы how so [how so] {interrog.} How is that so? Why is it so? How? Why? Isaid the party was a failure and she asked. “How so?” He said hisbrother was not a good dancer and I asked him, “How so? “...
18. At the Gas Station It’s been a long time since I’ve seen my friends Steve and Liz, and I thought this would be a good weekend to drive up to Santa Barbara to see them. Gas prices have been Through the roof, but I decided to take the short road trip anyway. Before getting on the road, I went […]...
19. Differences in Male and Female Friendships Lauren: Did you see what Stephanie was wearing? She looked like a wet dog! Quentin: Why do women do that? Lauren: Do what? Quentin: Why do women Put other women down? Is it to make themselves feel Superior? Lauren: It was only a joke. I Didn’t mean anything by it. Quentin: Do you really think […]...
20. Значение идиомы what for [what for ] {interrog.} For what reason; why? I told Mary whatI was going to town for. What are you running for? – Often usedalone as a question. Billy’s mother told him to wear his hat. “Whatfor?” he asked. Compare: HOW COME....
21. Значение идиомы fair sex [fair sex] {n. }, {informal} Women in general; the female sex. “Better not use four-letter words in front of a member of the fairsex,” Joe said....
22. Значение идиомы play politics [play politics] {v. phr.} To make secret agreements for your owngain; handle different groups for your own advantage. In order toget elected, he had to play politics with both the unions and thebosses. Mary always gets what she wants by playing officepolitics....
23. Computer Ease! The following are new Windows messages that are under consideration for the planned Windows 2000: 1. Smash forehead on keyboard to continue. 2. Enter any 11-digit prime number to continue. 3. Press any key to continue or any other key to quit. 4. Press any key except… no, No, NO, NOT THAT ONE! 5. Press […]...
24. Значение идиомы stash bag [stash bag] or [stuff bag] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A small bagcontaining marijuana cigarettes or the ingredients for making them. The police are holding John because they found a stash bag full ofthe stuff on him. 2. Any small bag resembling a stash bag used forsmall personal items such as lipstick, driver’s license, etc. Doyou […]...
25. Shopping for Underwear Kerry: We’re almost done with the shopping. We just need some Underwear for you and some Unmentionables for me. Russell: It’s perfectly acceptable for women to buy men’s underwear, but do I have to go into the Lingerie store? All of the women in the store laugh at me. Kerry: No, they don’t. I just […]...
26. Shopping for Underwear Kerry: We’re almost done with the shopping. We just need some Underwear for you and some Unmentionables for me. Russell: It’s perfectly acceptable for women to buy men’s underwear, but do I have to go into the Lingerie store? All of the women in the store laugh at me. Kerry: No, they don’t. I just […]...
27. Значение идиомы button one’s lip [button one’s lip] also [zip one’s lip] {v. phr.}, {slang} To stop talking; keep a secret; shut your mouth; be quiet. The man was getting loud and insulting and the cop told him to button his lip. John wanted to talk, but Dan told him to keep his lip buttoned. Syn.: KEEP ONE’S MOUTH SHUT, […]...
28. Значение идиомы catch it in the neck [catch it in the neck] or [get it in the neck] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be blamed or punished. Tom got it in the neck because he forgot to close the windows when it rained. Students get it in the neck when they lose library books. Compare: CATCH IT, GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE....
29. Значение идиомы close-knit [close-knit] {adj.} Closely joined together by ties of love, friendship, or common interest; close. The Joneses are a close-knit family. The three boys are always together. They form a very close-knit group....
30. Is Windows a Virus? No, Windows is not a virus. Here’s what viruses (viri?) do: 1. They replicate quickly – okay, Windows does that. 2. Viruses use up valuable system resources, slowing down the system as they do so – okay, Windows does that. 3. Viruses will, from time to time, trash your hard disk – okay, Windows does […]...
31. Значение идиомы close at hand [close at hand] {adj. phr.} Handy; close by; within one’s range. My calendar isn’t close at hand, so I can’t tell you whether we can come next week or not. I always keep my pencils and erasers close at hand when I work on a draft proposal....
32. Значение идиомы keep an eye on [keep an eye on] or [keep one’s eye on] or [have one’s eye on] {v. phr.} 1. To watch carefully; not stop paying attention to. Keep aneye on the stove in case the coffee boils. You must keep your eyeon the ball when you play tennis. A good driver keeps his eye onthe road. The […]...
33. Значение идиомы close-up [close-up] {n.} A photograph, motion picture, or video camera shot taken at very close range. Directors of movies frequently show close-ups of the main characters....
34. Doing the Dishes A young man has always dreamed on owning a Harley Davidson. One day he has finally saved up enough money so he goes down to the dealer. After picking out the perfect bike the dealer warns him that if he leaves his Harley in the rain the chrome has a tendency to rust. He tells […]...
35. Значение идиомы too close for comfort [too close for comfort] {adj. phr.} Perilously near. When the sniper’s bullet hit the road the journalistexclaimed, “Gosh, that was too close for comfort!” Compare: CLOSECALL, CLOSE SHAVE....
36. Значение идиомы chicken switch [chicken switch] {n.}, {slang}, {Space English} 1. The emergency eject button used by test pilots in fast and high flying aircraft by means of which they can parachute to safety if the engine fails; later adopted by astronauts in space capsules. Don’t pull the chicken switch, unless absolutely necessary. 2. The panic button; a panicky […]...
37. Значение идиомы close its doors [close its doors] {v. phr.} 1. To keep someone or something from entering or joining; become closed. The club has closed its doors to new members. 2. To fail as a business; go bankrupt. The fire was so damaging that the store had to close its doors. Business was so poor that we had to […]...
38. Значение идиомы on the take [on the take] {adv. phr.} Bribable; corrupt. Officer O’Keefe wasput on three months’ probation because it was alleged that he was onthe take....
39. Значение идиомы fall due [fall due] or [come] or [become due] {v. phr.} To reach the timewhen a bill or invoice is to be paid. Our car payment falls due onthe first of every month....
40. Значение идиомы sonic boom [sonic boom] {n.} A loud noise and vibration in the air, made whena jet plane passes the speed of sound. Fastjet planes sometimes cause a sonic boom, which can break windows andcrack the plaster in houses below them. We thought there was anexplosion or earthquake, but it was only a sonic boom that shook thehouse....