Значение идиомы in mint condition

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1. Значение идиомы on condition that[on condition that] {conj.} Providing that; if. I will lend youthe money on condition that you pay it back in one month. Sheagreed to act in the play on condition that she could keep hercostumes....
2. Перевод слова conditionCondition — состояние, обстоятельства, условия Перевод слова Condition of the market — состояние рынка to accept a condition — принимать условие on condition that — при условии, что The car was in perfect Condition. Машина была в идеальном состоянии. I Condition my hair after washing it У привожу в порядок свои волосы после того как ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод идиомы in good shape / in good condition, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in good shape / in good condition Перевод: в хорошей форме, в хорошем состоянии Пример: Our television set was in good shape when we gave it to my friend. Наш телевизор был в хорошем состоянии, когда мы отдали его моему другу....
4. Значение идиомы in the pink[in the pink] or [in the pink of condition] {adj. phr.}, {informal}In excellent health; strong and well; in fine shape. Mr. Merrickhad aged well; he was one of those old men who always seem in the pinkof condition. After a practice and a rubdown, Joe felt in thepink....
5. Значение идиомы run-down[run-down] {adj.} In poor health or condition;weak or needing much work. Grandma caught a cold because she wasvery run-down from loss of sleep. The houses near the center ofthe city get more run-down every year....
6. Перевод слова seldomSeldom — редко Перевод слова Very seldom — очень редко seldom or never — почти никогда, в очень редких случаях seldom seen, soon forgotten — с глаз долой — из сердца вон He Seldom gives interviews. Он редко дает интервью. We Seldom go to the movies. Мы редко ходим в кино. How Seldom we meet! ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова excellentExcellent — отличный, превосходный, непревзойденный Перевод слова Excellent dinner — отличный обед excellent idea — великолепная мысль excellent liar — отъявленный лжец This wine rates as Excellent. Это вино признано отличным. The gown was an Excellent fit. Платье прекрасно сидело. Worms make Excellent fish bait. Червяки — отличная наживка для рыбы....
8. Grandma Saperstein and Grandpa Rabinowitz are sittingGrandma Saperstein and Grandpa Rabinowitz are sitting on the veranda of the old folks home rocking back and forth in their rocking chairs. Grandpa Rabinowitz rocks forward in his chair and says to Grandma, «Fuck you!» Grandma Saperstein rocks forward in her chair and says to Grandpa, «Fuck you too!» Grandpa becomes very much excited ... Читать далее...
9. A little girl was out with her GrandmotherA little girl was out with her Grandmother when they came across a couple of dogs mating on the sidewalk. «What are they doing, Grandma?» asked the little girl. The grandmother was embarrased, so she said, «The dog on top has hurt his paw, and the one underneath is carrying him to the doctor.» They’re ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы unknown quantity[unknown quantity] {n.} Someone or something whose value andimportance are not known, especially in a certain situation, time orplace; a new and untested person or thing. What we would find if wecould fly to the moon is an unknown quantity. The new player isstill an unknown quantity. We’ll find out how good he is in ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы in shape[in shape] or [in condition] {adj. phr.} In good condition; able toperform well. The football team will he in shape for the first gameof the season. Mary was putting her French in shape for the lest. Compare: IN PRACTICE. Contrast: OUT OF SHAPE....
12. A serious conditionA well respected surgeon was relaxing on his sofa one evening just after arriving home from work. As he was tuning into the evening news, the phone rang. The doctor calmly answered it and heard the familiar voice of a colleague on the other end of the line. «We need a fourth for poker,» said ... Читать далее...
13. A necessary conditionThere were three little boys visiting their grandparents. The oldest came out and asked his grandpa, «Can you make a sound like a frog, Grandpappy? Grandpa (being in a kind of ill mood) responds, «No, I don’t really want to make the sound of a frog now.» So, the second little boy comes out and ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы out of shape[out of shape] or [out of condition] {adj. phr.} 1. Not in goodcondition; not able to perform well. Father was out of shape whenhe took a long hike with the boys, and he was stiff and sore the nextday. Jack’s pitching arm got out of condition during the winter, when he wasn’t using it. Compare: ... Читать далее...
15. Упражнения «Наречия частотности always, usually, never, seldom и другие» (с ответами)1. Расставьте следующие наречия и словосочетания в порядке возрастания частоты. Hardly ever – often – never – always – sometimes – seldom – usually Frequently – from time to time – continuously – rarely Very seldom — generally – occasionally Five times a week – weekly – twice a week – every other week – ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы roughhouse[roughhouse] {v.} To play very wildly; be running around as youngboys usually do. «Stop roughhousing this minute,» Grandma cried.»Your father will be home soon.»...
17. Значение идиомы in season[in season] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. {literary} At the proper orbest time. Fred’s father told him that he was not old enough yetbut that he would learn to drive in season. 2a. At the right orlawful time for hunting or catching. Deer will be in season nextweek. In spring we’ll go fishing when trout ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы take apart[take apart] {v. phr.} To dismantle; disassemble. Boys liketaking radios and watches apart, but they seldom know how to put themback together again....
19. Значение идиомы coin money[coin money] or [mint money] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a lot of money quickly; profit heavily; gain big profit. Fred coined money with many cigarette vending machines and juke boxes....
20. Значение идиомы heavy-handed[heavy-handed] {adj.} 1. Not skillful or graceful; clumsy. George is heavy-handed and seldom catches the ball. My sisterplays the piano badly; she is too heavy-handed. Tim told aheavy-handed joke about the principal’s baldness that embarrassedeveryone. 2. Likely to hit or punish hard; harsh or cruel in making obey. Years ago many fathers were heavy-handed bosses ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы money[money] See: COIN MONEY or MINT MONEY, EASY MONEY, FOOL AND HISMONEY ARE SOON PARTED, FOR LOVE OR MONEY, IN THE CHIPS or IN THEMONEY, MADE OF MONEY, MARRY MONEY, PUT ONE’S MONEY ON A SCRATCHEDHORSE, RUN FOR ONE’S MONEY, SEE THE COLOR OF ONE’S MONEY, SPENDINGMONEY or POCKET MONEY....
22. Значение идиомы hardly ever[hardly ever] or [scarcely ever] {adv. phr.} Very rarely; almostnever; seldom. It hardly ever snows in Florida. Johnny hardlyever reads a book....
23. Значение идиомы in commission[in commission] or [into commission] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Onduty or ready to be put on duty by a naval or military service; inactive service. The old battleship has been in commission fortwenty years. It took many months to build the new bomber, and nowit is ready to be put into commission. 2. In ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы congregate housing[congregate housing] {n.}, {informal} A form of housing for elderly persons in which dining facilities and services are shared in multiple dwelling units. Jerry put Grandma in a place where they have congregate housing....
25. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «A needle in a haystack»Lisa Лиса Grandma, I’m so happy Dan finally popped the question. Бабушка, я так счастлива, что Дэн наконец-то попросил меня выйти за него. Grandma Бабушка It’s about time. You’ve been dating forever. Давно пора. Вы встречаетесь уже так долго. Lisa Лиса I was wondering if I could wear your wedding shoes. Я хотела узнать, могла ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы let the grass grow under one’s feet[let the grass grow under one’s feet] {v. phr.}, {informal} Towaste time; be slow or idle. Grandpa spends so much time sittingand thinking that Grandma accuses him of letting the grass grow underhis feet....
27. Значение идиомы well-off[well-off] {adj. phr.} 1. Rich. They may not be millionaires, but they are sufficiently well-off. 2. In good condition; free ofproblems or difficulties. He is pleased that his business iswell-off....
28. Значение идиомы as is[as is] {adv.} Without changes or improvements; with no guarantee or promise of good condition. — Used after the word it modifies. They agree to buy the house as is. He bought an old car as is. Compare: AT THAT....
29. Значение идиомы party line[party line] {n. phr.} Ideas, policies, and goals set forth by theleadership of a group or organization. Dan seldom has an originalidea but he keeps faithfully repeating his company’s party line....
30. Значение идиомы do things by halves[do things by halves] {v. phr.} To do things in a careless and incomplete way. When he reads a book he always does it by halves; he seldom finishes it....
31. Перевод идиомы up in years / advanced in years / along in years / on in years, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: up in years / advanced in years / along in years / on in years Перевод: старый, пожилой Пример: Although our grandparents are up in years they still have much energy. Хоть наши дедушка и бабушка уже пожилые, они все еще полны энергии....
32. Значение идиомы run away with[run away with] {v.} 1a. To take quickly and secretly, especiallywithout permission; steal. A thief ran away with Grandma’s silverteapot. Syn.: MAKE OFF. 1b. To go away with; elope. Mary said thatif her parents wouldn’t let her marry Phil, she would run away withhim. 1c. To take hold of; seize. The boys thought they saw ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы go haywire[go haywire] {v. phr.}, {informal} Mixed-up, out of order, not inregular working condition. My electric typewriter has gone allhaywire; I have to call the repair man....
34. Значение идиомы out of gas[out of gas] {adv. phr.} 1. Out of fuel. Be sure you don’t run out of gas when you go on a long distance tripby car. 2. Rundown; depleted of energy; in poor physical condition. Mary said she had to take a break from her job as she was runningtotally out of gas....
35. Значение идиомы along in years[along in years] or [on in years] {adj. phr.} Elderly; growing old. As Grandfather got on in years, he became quiet and thoughtful. Our dog isn’t very playful because it is getting on in years....
36. Значение идиомы second to none[second to none] {adj. phr.} Excellent; first rate; peerless. Our new State University campus is second to none. There is no needto pay all that high tuition at a private college....
37. 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....
38. Значение идиомы rack and ruin[rack and ruin] {n. phr.} Complete decay; condition of decline. The entire house had been so neglected that it had gone to rack andruin....
39. Значение идиомы once in a blue moon[once in a blue moon] {adv. phr.} Very rarely; very seldom; almostnever. Coin collecting is interesting, hut you find a valuable coinonly once in a blue moon. Once in a blue moon someone grows a verypale marigold, but no truly white marigolds have been raised....
40. Значение идиомы have one’s ears on[have one’s ears on] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radiojargon} To have one’s CB radio in receiving condition. Good buddyin the eighteen wheeler southbound, got your ears on?...