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1. Shopping with My WifeOne thing I Dread more than anything else is going Clothes shopping with my wife. It’s not that I don’t like helping her buy new clothes. It’s just that I have no Fashion sense. My wife always asks me, “What do you think of this one?” and I always answer with something like: “That’s nice” ... Читать далее...
2. Shopping with My WifeOne thing I Dread more than anything else is going Clothes shopping with my wife. It’s not that I don’t like helping her buy new clothes. It’s just that I have no Fashion sense. My wife always asks me, “What do you think of this one?” and I always answer with something like: “That’s nice” ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова replyReply — ответ, отвечать Перевод слова In reply to your letter — в ответ на ваше письмо to make a reply — ответить, дать ответ reply paid — с оплаченным ответом Reply to the question. Ответь на вопрос. He laughed a Reply. Он ответил со смехом. I’ll Reply by wire. Я отвечу телеграммой....
4. Значение идиомы beg the question[beg the question] {v. phr.}, {literary} To accept as true something that is still being argued about, before it is proved true; avoid or not answer a question or problem. The girls asked Miss Smith if they should wear formal dresses to the party; Miss Smith said they were begging the question because they didn’t ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова questionQuestion — вопрос, проблема; спрашивать Перевод слова To ask questions — задавать вопросы to answer questions — отвечать на вопросы economic questions — экономические проблемы there is no question about it — в этом никто не сомневается Reply to the Question. Ответь на вопрос. This Question puzzles me. Этот вопрос ставит меня в тупик. It’s ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы talk back[talk back] also [answer back] {v.} {informal} To answer rudely;reply in a disrespectful way; be fresh. When the teacher told theboy to sit down, he talked back to her and said she couldn’t makehim. Mary talked back when her mother told her to stop watchingtelevision; she said, «I don’t have to if I don’t want ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы steal one’s thunder[steal one’s thunder] {v. phr.} To do or say something, intentionally or not, that another person has planned to say or do. Fred intended to nominate Bill for president, but John got up firstand stole Fred’s thunder. Mary was going to sing «Oh! Susanna,»but Ellen did it first and Mary said Ellen had stolen her ... Читать далее...
8. Over my dead body!A man happened to meet his ex-wife at a party, and after a few drinks, he suggested that they might have another try at marriage. His ex-wife sneered in reply, «Over my dead body!» He downed his drink and replied, «Well, I see you haven’t changed one little bit.»...
9. Значение идиомы good day[good day] {interj.} Hello or goodbye. — Used as a formal greetingor salute when you meet or leave someone during the day. MissRogers said, «Good day!» when she met her friend on the street. Mr. Lee said «Good day!» and left the office....
10. The guide to wife translationsThe wife says: You want The wife means: You want The wife says: We need The wife means: I want The wife says: It’s your decision The wife means: The correct decision should be obvious The wife says: Do what you want The wife means: You’ll pay for this later The wife says: We need ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы give the go-by[give the go-by] {v. phr.} To pay no attention to a person; avoid. John fell in love with Mary, but she gave him the go-by. Theboy raised his hand to answer the question, but the teacher gave himthe go-by. Compare: THE RUNAROUND....
12. Sex on SabbathA man wonders if having sex on the Sabbath is a sin because he is not sure if sex is work or play. So he goes to a priest and asks for his opinion on this question. After consulting the Bible, the priest says, «My son, after an exhaustive search, I am positive that sex ... Читать далее...
13. A man wonders if having sex on the Sabbath is a sinA man wonders if having sex on the Sabbath is a sin because he is not sure if sex is work or play. So he goes to a priest and asks for his opinion on this question. After consulting the Bible, the priest says, » My son, after an exhaustive search, I am positive that ... Читать далее...
14. Jokes about the Fighting IrishGallagher opened the morning newspaper and was dumbfounded to read in the obituary column that he had died. He quickly phoned his best friend Finney. «Did you see the paper?» asked Gallagher. «They say I died!!» «Yes, I saw it!» replied Finney. «Where are you callin’ from?» It was general question time on the «Top ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы come up[come up] {v.} 1. To become a subject for discussion or decision to talk about or decide about. «He was a good salesman, and price never came up until the very last,» Mary said. The question of wage increases came up at the board meeting. Mayor Jones comes up for reelection this fall. 2. To ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы chickens come home to roost[chickens come home to roost] {informal} Words or acts come back to cause trouble for a person; something bad you said or did receives punishment; you get the punishment that you deserve. Fred’s chickens finally came home to roost today. He was late so often that the teacher made him go to the principal. — ... Читать далее...
17. A hearing problemAn elderly man thinking his wife was losing her hearing went about 20′ behind her and asked «Can you hear me sweetheart»?. No reply. Moved to 10′ and inquired again. No reply. 5′ and not a word. A few inches behind ear, he asked «Can you hear me now honey»? His wife said «For the ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы can’t help but[can’t help but] {informal} also {formal} [cannot but] {v. phr.} To be forced to; can only; must. When the streets are full of melting snow, you can’t help but get your shoes wet. When a friend gave Jim a ticket to the game, he couldn’t help but go. When a close friend dies, you cannot ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы go halfway[go halfway] or [go halfway to meet one] or [meet one halfway] {v. phr.} To give up part of what you want or to do your share in reachingan agreement with someone. Our neighbors are willing to go halfwayto meet us and pay their share for a fence between our houses. Bobwants to make up ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы beyond the shadow of a doubt[beyond the shadow of a doubt] {adv. phr.}, {formal and legal} Absolutely certain, totally convincing. Fred burglarized Mrs. Brown’s apartment, beyond the shadow of a doubt....
21. Значение идиомы if anything[if anything] {adv. phr.} More likely; instead; rather. Theweather forecast is not for cooler weather; if anything, it isexpected to be warmer. Joe isn’t a bad boy. If anything he’s apretty good one. Compare: MATTER OF FACT....
22. Значение идиомы let’s don’t[let’s don’t] also [don’t let’s] {substandard} Let’s not; let usnot; I suggest that we don’t. «‘Let’s go out and play,» said Fred.»Let’s don’t until the rain stops,» said Mary. Don’t let’s go now. Let’s go tomorrow instead....
23. Uh-Oh!!The husband finally wised up to the fact that his wife was less than faithful. He hired a private investigator to follow her and in less than a week, had all the information that he needed on the «other man». The husband convinced himself that his would still be a loving and trustworthy marriage had ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы question[question] See: BEG THE QUESTION, BESIDE THE POINT or BESIDE THEQUESTION, BEYOND QUESTION also WITHOUT QUESTION, CALL IN QUESTION, INQUESTION, INTO QUESTION, OUT OF THE QUESTION, POP THE QUESTION....
25. Значение идиомы hit it off[hit it off] {v. phr.}, {informal} To enjoy one another’s company;be happy and comfortable in each other’s presence. Tom and Fred hitit off well with each other. Mary and Jane hit it off from thefirst. Syn.: GET ALONG....
26. Значение идиомы flea in one’s ear[flea in one’s ear] {n. phr.}, {informal} An idea or answer that isnot welcome; an annoying or surprisingly sharp reply or hint. I’llput a flea in his ear if he bothers me once more....
27. A concerned husband went to a doctor to talk about his wifeA concerned husband went to a doctor to talk about his wife. He says to the doctor, «Doctor, I think my wife is deaf because she never hears me the first time and always asks me to repeat things.» «Well,» the doctor replied, «go home and tonight stand about 15 feet from her and say ... Читать далее...
28. 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 ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы bump into[bump into] {v.}, {informal} To meet without expecting to; happen to meet; come upon by accident. Mary was walking down the street, when she suddenly bumped into Joan. Ed was surprised to bump into John at the football game. Syn.: RUN INTO....
30. Expands up to six times its sizeMr. Baldwin, the biology teacher called on Mary, «Can you tell me the part of the body that, under the right conditions, expands to six times it’s normal size, and state the conditions.» Mary gasped and said in a huff, «Why, Mr. Baldwin! That is an inappropriate question and my parents are going to hear ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы make ends meet[make ends meet] {v. phr.} To have enough money to pay one’s bills;earn what it costs to live. Both husband and wife had to work tomake ends meet....
32. Значение идиомы in question[in question] {adj. phr.} 1. In doubt; in dispute; being arguedabout or examined. I know Bill would he a good captain for theteam. That is not in question. But does he want to be captain? Contrast: BEYOND QUESTION. 2. Under discussion; being talked orthought about. The girls in question are not in school today. On ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы read into[read into] {v. phr.} To attribute extra meaning to; deduce from;consider to be implicit in. Just because Fred’s letters sounded sofriendly Mary was wrong to read anything serious into them....
34. Значение идиомы catch off balance[catch off balance] {v. phr.} To confront someone with physical force or with a statement or question he or she is not prepared to answer or deal with; to exploit the disadvantage of another. The smaller wrestler caught his opponent off balance and managed to throw him on the float in spite of his greater ... Читать далее...
35. CHECK THE BUFFETT!In a Texas bar, The bartender Fred was fed up with penis boasting from the regulars. So to put an end to all the boasting Fred says to them «whip ’em out».Fred pulls a yard stick from under the bar, at the same time a gay guy walks into the bar. Fred ask the man ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод слова formalFormal — формальный, строгий, официальный Перевод слова Formal ceremony — официальная церемония formal corollary — формальное следствие formal garb — строгая, официальная одежда He is always Formal with his colleagues. Он всегда держится с коллегами официально. Whatever there was of unnatural or Formal, is now banished from the English garden. Все, что было искусственно и ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы work in[work in] {v.} 1. To rub in. The nurse told Mary to put somecream on her skin and to work it in gently with her fingers. 2. Toslip in; mix in; put in; When Mary was planning the show, sheworked a part in for her friend Susan....
38. Значение идиомы in one’s way[in one’s way] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Within reach; likely to bemet; before you. The chance to work for a printer was put in myway. Compare: PUT IN THE WAY OF. 2. or [in the way] In your path as ahindrance; placed so as to block the way. Fred tried to get to thedoor, ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы hate one’s guts[hate one’s guts] {v. phr.}, {slang} To feel a very strong dislikefor someone. Dick said that he hated Fred’s guts because Fred hadbeen very mean to him....
40. Значение идиомы hot and heavy[hot and heavy] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Strongly; vigorously;emphatically. Fred got it hot and heavy when his wife found out howmuch he had lost at cards. The partners had a hot and heavyargument before deciding to enlarge their store....