Значение идиомы Indian sign

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1. Значение идиомы sign on the dotted line[sign on the dotted line] {v. phr.} To attach one’s signature on animportant document, such as a contract, a bill of sales, etc. Theseller said to the buyer, «All you need to do is sign on the dottedline.»...
2. Значение идиомы high sign[high sign] {n. phr.}, {informal} A silent signal of recognition, greeting, or warning; an open or secret signal between two persons. — Used with «get» or «give». The Joneses saw us across the hoteldining room and gave us the high sign. John could see that Gracewanted to tell him something, but he got her attention ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы sign up[sign up] {v.} 1. To promise to do something by signing your name;join; sign an agreement. We will not have the picnic unless morepeople sign up. John wants to sign up for the contest. MissCarter has signed up to be the chaperone at the dance. 2. To writethe name of to be in an activity; ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы sign in[sign in] {v.} To write your name on a special list or in a recordbook to show that you are present. Every worker must sign in whencoming back to work. Teachers go to the office and sign in eachmorning before going to their classrooms. Contrast SIGN OUT....
5. Перевод слова IndianIndian — индеец, индиец, индийский Перевод слова Curtains of Indian chintz — занавески из индийского чинца east indian — ост-индский indian hemp — индийская конопля Red Indian — краснокожий (индеец) Do you fancy going out for an Indian? Хочешь пойти в индийский ресторан? Indian music had been blaring out all evening. Индийская музыка орала весь ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы road sign[road sign] {n.} A sign on which there is information about a roador places; a sign with directions to drivers. The road sign read,»25 MPH LIMIT» but Jack drove along at fifty miles an hour. Theroad sign said Westwood was four miles away....
7. Значение идиомы joking aside[joking aside] or [joking apart] {v. phr.}, {informal} No fooling;without exaggerating: seriously. Joking aside, although theconditions were not very comfortable, we had a wonderful time. Joking apart, there must have been over a hundred people in theroom....
8. Значение идиомы sign on[sign on] {v. phr.} 1. To sign an agreement to become an employee. The new cowboys signed on with the wealthy rancher in Nevada. 2.To start a radio or television broadcast. Station WLAK signs onevery morning at 6 A. M. Contrast: SIGN OFF....
9. Значение идиомы Indian summer[Indian summer] {n. phr.} A dry and warm period of time late in thefall, usually in October. After the cold and foggy weather, we hada brief Indian summer, during which the temperature was up in the highseventies....
10. Значение идиомы cigar-store Indian[cigar-store Indian] {n. phr.} A wooden statue of an Indian which in the past was placed in front of a cigar store. A cigar store Indian used to mean a cigar store in the same way a barber pole still means a barber shop....
11. Значение идиомы Indian giver[Indian giver] {n. phr.} A person who gives one something, butlater asks for it back. — An ethnic slur; avoidable. John gave me abeautiful fountain pen, but a week later, like an Indian giver, hewanted it back....
12. Перевод слова spellSpell — заклинание, чары; произносить или писать по буквам Перевод слова Magic spell — магическая формула under a spell — зачарованный, находящийся под обаянием to spell from death in battle — заговорить от смерти в бою How do you Spell your name? Как пишется ваша фамилия? What word do these letters Spell? Какое слово образуют ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы sign out[sign out] {v.} To write your name on a special list or in a recordbook to show that you are leaving a place. Most of the studentssign out on Friday. Contrast SIGN IN....
14. Перевод слова signSign — знак, признак; подписывать Перевод слова A sign of weakness — свидетельство слабости a sign of the cross — крестное знамение to sign a contract — подписать контракт Please Sign here. Подпишите, пожалуйста, здесь. Wait until I give the Sign. Ждите, пока я не подам знак. She Signed for us to go inside. Она ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы sign of the times[sign of the times] {n. phr.} A characteristic of the times inwhich one lives. It is a sad sign of the times that all the majorlakes and rivers are badly polluted and fish in them are poisoned....
16. Значение идиомы sign one’s own death warrant[sign one’s own death warrant] {v. phr.} To cause your own death orthe loss of something you want very much. Mr. Carter had lungtrouble, and the doctor told him he would sign his own death warrantif he didn’t stop smoking. When Jim’s fiancee saw him on a datewith another girl, he signed his own death ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы knock on wood[knock on wood] {v. phr.} To knock on something made of wood tokeep from having bad luck. — Many people believe that you will havebad luck if you talk about good luck or brag about something, unlessyou knock on wood; often used in a joking way. Charles said, «Ihaven’t been sick all winter.» Grandfather said, ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы in luck[in luck] {adj. phr.} Being lucky; having good luck; findingsomething good by chance. Bill was in luck when he found the moneyon the street. Mary dropped her glasses and they did not break. She was in luck....
19. Значение идиомы fill the bill[fill the bill] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be just what is needed; begood enough for something; be just right. The boss was worriedabout hiring a deaf boy, but after he tried Tom out for a few weeks, he said that Tom filled the bill. I thought I would need a specialtool, but this wrench fills ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы sign off[sign off] {v.} 1. To end a program on radio or television. ThatTV newscaster always signs off by saluting. 2. To stop broadcastingfor the day. That TV station always signs off after the latemovie....
21. An Indian gentleman on his first visit to the USAAn Indian gentleman on his first visit to the USA visited the foreign exchange to exchange some Rupees. He handed to the cashier 100,000Rps and after a quick calculation on the calculator, was given $50.45 with a typical «service» smile and «Have a nice day!» The Indian promptly spent this and returned the next day ... Читать далее...
22. A young Indian boy came back to the reservationA young Indian boy came back to the reservation for a family visit after his first year at college. When his dad asked him about his first year at school, he said: I’m having trouble with people making fun of me, especially my Indian name. How did you come to give your children such odd ... Читать далее...
23. Arguing about the signA man was driving down a local street one day and approached a stop sign. He barely slowed down and ran right through the stop sign after glancing for traffic. What the driver didn’t know was that a policeman was watching the intersection. The policeman pulled out after him and stopped the car two blocks ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы down on one’s luck[down on one’s luck] {adj.}, {informal} Having bad luck; having much trouble; not successful in life. Harry asked me to lend him ten dollars, because he was down on his luck. The teacher is easy on Jane because Jane has been down on her luck lately. Compare: HARD ROW TO HOE, HARD SLEDDING, ON ONE’S ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы come one’s way[come one’s way] {v. phr.} To be experienced by someone; happen to you. Tom said that if the chance to become a sailor ever came his way, he would take it. I hope bad luck isn’t coming our way. Luck came Bill’s way today and he hit a home run. Compare: GO ONE’S WAY, IN ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы magic carpet[magic carpet] {n.} 1. A rug said to be able to transport a personthrough the air to any place he wishes. The caliph of Baghdad flewon his magic carpet to Arabia. 2. Any form of transportation that iscomfortable and easy enough to seem magical. Flying the Concordfrom Dallas to London seemed like boarding the magic ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы here goes nothing[here goes nothing] {interj.}, {informal} I am ready to begin, butthis will be a waste of time; this will not be anything great; thiswill probably fail. — Used especially before beginning something thattakes skill, luck or courage. «Here goes nothing,» said Bill at thebeginning of the race....
28. Значение идиомы filthy lucre[filthy lucre] {n.}, {informal} Money, especially when thought ofas bad or shameful. When the rich gambler tried to make Sarah marryhim, she said, «Keep your filthy lucre — I shall marry the man Ilove.» — Sometimes used in a joking way. «Come and let’s get ridof some filthy lucre.»...
29. Значение идиомы out of luck[out of luck] {adj. phr.} Being unlucky; having bad luck; havingsomething bad happen to you. Mr. Jones missed his train and was outof luck in getting to the ball game on time. All of the girls haddates so Ben was out of luck....
30. Перевод слова magicMagic — магия, волшебство, магический Перевод слова By magic — по волшебству to perform magic — показывать фокусы magic space — магическое пространство to say the magic word — произнести заклинание It was a kind of Magic. Это было своего рода волшебство. The medicine worked as if by Magic. Лекарство оказало волшебный эффект. She’s got ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы to oneself[to oneself ] {adv. phr.} 1. Silently; in the thoughts; withoutmaking a sign that others can see; secretly. Tom thought to himselfthat he could win. Mary said to herself that Joan was prettierthan Ann. Bill laughed to himself when John fell down. 2. Withouttelling others; in private; as a secret. — Used after «keep». Marykeeps ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы press one’s luck[press one’s luck] or [push one’s luck] {v. phr.} To depend toomuch on luck; expect to continue to be lucky. When John won hisfirst two bets at the race track, he pressed his luck and increasedhis bets. If you’re lucky at first, don’t press your luck....
33. Indian chief’s signalAn Indian chief is driving his Cadillac somewhere at Nevada. Suddenly his car gets broken. He examines it, and reveals that a technician must be called. But the chief has only $4, and no credit card (unfortunately B-) ). So he gathers some wood, makes a fire and signals his tribe with its smoke: «Hey, ... Читать далее...
34. Solve Indian puzzlesAn Indian chief had three wives, each of whom was pregnant. The first gave birth to a boy. The chief was so elated he built her a teepee made of deer hide. A few days later, the second gave birth, also to a boy. The chief was very happy. He built her a teepee made ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы as luck would have it[as luck would have it] {adv. clause} As it happened; by chance; luckily or unluckily. As luck would have it, no one was in the building when the explosion occurred. As luck would have it, there was rain on the day of the picnic....
36. Значение идиомы in earnest[in earnest] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Seriously; in a determined way. The beaver was building his dam in earnest. Bill did hishomework in earnest. — Often used like a predicate adjective. Sometimes used with «dead», for emphasis. Betty’s friends thoughtshe was joking when she said she wanted to be a doctor, but she was indead ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы spell out[spell out] {v.} 1. To say or read aloud the letters ot a word, oneby one; spell. John could not understand the word the teacher wassaying, so she spelled it out on the blackboard. 2. To read slowly, have trouble in understanding. The little boy spelled out theprinted words. 3. {informal} To explain something in ... Читать далее...
38. One day there was an indian chief who was constipatedOne day there was an indian chief who was constipated. he sent one of his warriors to the witch doctor to get some medicine. The warrior says «Big Chief, no shit». the doctor gave him 1 pill and told him that the chief should be fine tomorrow. The warrior went back to the chief and ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод слова luckLuck — удача, судьба, случай Перевод слова A dollop of luck — немного везения a dose of hard luck — полоса невезения to bring luck — приносить удачу His Luck was spotty. Удача не всегда улыбалась ему. You are in Luck’s way. Вам повезло. Good Luck! Удачи! (пожелание)...
40. The daughter of an Indian chief visits his doctorThe daughter of an Indian chief visits his doctor. She tells the doctor «Big Chief no fart.» The doctor tells her to give him three pills a day. The girl comes back the next day and tells the doctor, «Big Chief no fart.» The doctor then gets really worried and tells her to give him ... Читать далее...