Значение идиомы John Q. Public

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1. Значение идиомы Joe Doakes [Joe Doakes] {n.} A name used informally for the average man. Let us say that Joe Doakes goes to the movies three times a year. Compare: MAN IN THE STREET, SO-AND-SO....
2. Значение идиомы man in the street [man in the street] {n. phr.} The man who is just like most othermen; the average man; the ordinary man. The newspaper took a pollof the man in the street. Compare: JOE DOAKES, JOHN Q. PUBLIC....
3. Перевод идиомы air one’s dirty laundry in public / air one’s dirty linen in public, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: air one’s dirty laundry in public / air one’s dirty linen in public Идиома: air one’s dirty laundry in public / air one’s dirty linen in public Перевод: выносить на достояние общественности что-либо неприятное, что должно держаться в тайне Пример: The dinner party became uncomfortable when the host began to air his colleague’s dirty […]...
4. Значение идиомы in public [in public] {adv. phr.} 1. In a place open to the people; in such away that the public may see, hear, or know; not secretly; openly. Two boys down the street are dancing in public for pennies. Actors are used to appearing in public. The mayor has told hisfriends that he is sick but will […]...
5. Перевод идиомы John Henry / John Hancock, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: John Henry / John Hancock Перевод: собственноручная подпись Пример: Please sign your John Henry here and we will process your order right away. Пожалуйста, поставьте здесь свою подпись и мы сразу же обработаем ваш заказ....
6. Перевод идиомы wash one’s dirty laundry in public / wash one’s dirty linen in public, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: wash one’s dirty laundry in public / wash one’s dirty linen in public Идиома: wash one’s dirty laundry in public / wash one’s dirty linen in public Перевод: выносить на достояние общественности что-либо неприятное, что должно держаться в тайне Пример: The man began to wash his best friend’s dirty linen in public after he […]...
7. Перевод слова election Election – выборы Перевод слова General election – всеобщие выборы students will make their election of courses – студенты выберут дисциплины, которые они хотят изучать the election of winners in the music contest – определение победителей на конкурсе музыкантов election campaign – избирательная кампания Did you vote in the last Election? Ты голосовал на последних […]...
8. Значение идиомы air one’s dirty linen in public [air one’s dirty linen in public] or [wash one’s dirty linen in public] {v. phr.} To talk about your private quarrels or disgraces where others can hear; make public something embarrassing that should be kept secret. Everyone in the school knew that the superintendent and the principal were angry with each other because they aired […]...
9. Перевод слова public Public – общественный, народный, публичный Перевод слова Public opinion – общественное мнение public morality – общественная мораль public library – публичная библиотека public lecture – публичная лекция Don’t bawl in Public! Не орите в общественных местах! Her trial will be Public. Судебное разбирательство по ее делу будет открытым. It is too Public here. Здесь слишком […]...
10. Значение идиомы John Hancock [John Hancock] or [John Henry] {n.}, {informal} Your signature;your name in writing. The man said, “Put your John Hancock on thispaper.” Joe felt proud when he put his John Henry on his veryfirst driver’s license....
11. Перевод слова vote Vote – голосование, голос Перевод слова Voice vote – устное голосование rollcall vote – поименное голосование casting vote – решающий голос Let’s have a Vote on it. Давайте проголосуем. This website was Voted the Best Site of the Month. Этот веб-сайт был признан лучшим сайтом месяца. Did you Vote in the last election? Ты голосовал […]...
12. Перевод идиомы cast one’s vote, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cast one’s vote Перевод: голосовать Пример: We arrived early to cast our vote in the election. Мы прибыли пораньше, чтобы проголосовать на выборах....
13. Значение идиомы public-address system [public-address system] {n.} A set of devices for making aspeaker’s voice louder so that he can be heard by more people. Thepublic-address system broke down during the senator’s speech. Thenews was announced over the public-address system....
14. Значение идиомы John Doe [John Doe] {n.} A name used for an unknown person, especially inpolice and law business. The alarm went out for a John Doe whostole the diamonds from the store....
15. Перевод идиомы John Doe / Jane Doe, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: John Doe / Jane Doe Идиома: John Doe / Jane Doe Перевод: имя, употребляющееся по отношению к неизвестному или среднестатистическому человеку; при этом John Doe употребляется по отношению к лицу мужского пола, Jane Doe – по отношению к лицу женского пола Пример: The application forms use the name “John Doe” as the name of […]...
16. Значение идиомы Dear John letter [Dear John letter] {n. phr.} A note or a letter informing one that a romantic relationship or a marriage is over. Jane left a “Dear John letter” on the table and went home to live with her parents....
17. Voting in an Election Khaled: Are you going to the Polling place or are you Voting by Absentee ballot again? Bernice: I always vote with an absentee ballot so I can vote in the comfort of my own home and In my own time. In fact, I’ve already mailed in my ballot. Khaled: Good for you. Which Candidate did […]...
18. US Attorney General John Ashcroft was visiting an elementary school US Attorney General John Ashcroft was visiting an elementary school. After fifteen minutes speaking he says: ‘I will now answer any questions you have.’ Bobby stands up and says: ‘I have four questions’: 1. How did Bush win the election with fewer votes than Gore? 2. Why haven’t you caught Osama bin Laden? 3. Why […]...
19. Значение идиомы in the public eye [in the public eye] {adj. phr.} Widely known; often seen in publicactivity; much in the news. The senator’s activity kept him in thepublic eye. A big league ballplayer is naturally much in thepublic eye....
20. Значение идиомы within an ace of [within an ace of] {informal} or [within an inch of] {adv. phr.}Almost but not quite; very close to; nearly. Tim came within an aceof losing the election. John was within an inch of drowning beforehe was pulled out of the water. Compare: BY THE SKIN OF ONE’S TEETH....
21. Значение идиомы duty bound [duty bound] {adj. phr.} Forced to act by what you believe is right. Abraham Lincoln walked miles once to return a few pennies that he had overcharged a woman because he felt duty bound to do it. John felt duty bound to report that he had broken the window....
22. Перевод сленгового выражения john, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: john Сленговое выражение: john груб. Перевод: уборочная, туалет, унитаз Синоним: can Пример: I need to go to the john. Мне нужно сходить в толчок....
23. Значение идиомы of age [of age] {adj. phr.} 1a. Old enough to be allowed to do or managesomething. Mary will be of driving age on her next birthday. Contrast: OVER AGE, UNDER AGE. 1b. Old enough to vote; having theprivileges of adulthood. The age at which one is considered of ageto vote, or of age to buy alcoholic drinks, […]...
24. John receives a phone call John receives a phone call. “Hello,” he answers. The voice on the ot other end says, “This is Susan. We met a party about 3 months ago.” John: “Hmm… Susan? about 3 months ago?” Susan: “Yes, it was at Bill’s house. After the party you took me home. On the way we parked and got […]...
25. Being Affectionate in Public Nelly: Look at that Couple over there. What they’re doing is Indecent! Sadat: Where? Oh, you mean those two people Hugging and Kissing? That’s not indecent. Nelly: They’re not just hugging and kissing. That girl is Sitting on her boyfriend’s lap and they’re Making out in the middle of a Public place. They need To […]...
26. John and Mary visit their pastor for marriage counseling John 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 […]...
27. Galsworthy John – Джон Голсуорси Popular American writer John Galsworthy was born in 1853. He attended a prestigeous school because his father wanted John to be a lawyer. Thus, John entered the Oxford University. But some time later be told his father about his wish to become a writer. His literally career began at the age of seventeen when he […]...
28. Значение идиомы show of hands [show of hands] {n. phr.} An open vote during a meeting when thosewho vote “yes” and those who vote “no” hold up their hands to becounted. The chairman said, “I’d like to see a show of hands ifwe’re ready for the vote.”...
29. Значение идиомы tip the scales [tip the scales] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To weigh. Martin tipsthe scales at 180 pounds. 2. or [tip the balance] To have importantor decisive influence; make a decision go for or against you; decide. John’s vote tipped the scales in our favor, and we won theelection. Compare: TURN THE TIDE....
30. Issuing a Public Apology Working in Public relations, I often have to deal with my clients’ Gaffes and Blunders. My job is to calm any Firestorm before it Gets out of hand. One of the most important things to do whenever there’s been a Misstep is to issue a Public apology. An apology should say Plainly and clearly that […]...
31. Значение идиомы by turns [by turns] {adv. phr.} First one and then another in a regular way; one substituting for or following another according to a repeated plan. On the drive to Chicago, the three men took the wheel by turns. The teachers were on duty by turns. When John had a fever, he felt cold and hot by […]...
32. Значение идиомы on duty [on duty] {adj. phr.} Doing one’s job; supervising. Two soldiersare on duty guarding the gates. There is always one teacher onduty during study hour. Contrast: OFF DUTY....
33. Перевод идиомы straw poll / straw vote, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: straw poll / straw vote Перевод: предварительный неофициальный опрос общественного мнения или неофициальное голосование Пример: According to all straw polls he will win this election. Согласно всем неофициальным опросам он победит в этих выборах....
34. WWE SUPERSTAR JOHN CENA® TO GRANT HIS 500TH WISH For 8-year-old Rocco from New York, his wish to meet WWE Superstar John Cena has helped keep him positive and strong during his battle against leukemia. Rocco likes John Cena’s “Never Give Up” motto and how he always wants to help people. This month, Rocco’s wish will come true, and he is excited to have […]...
35. John and David were both patients in a Mental hospital John and David were both patients in a Mental hospital. One day, John suddenly dived into the deep end of the swimming pool. David jumped in and saved him, and the medical director came to know of his heroic act. He immediately order David to be discharged from the mental hospital as he is OK. […]...
36. Значение идиомы walk out [walk out] {v.} 1. To go on strike. When the company would notgive them higher pay, the workers walked out. 2. To leave suddenly;especially to desert. He didn’t say he wasn’t coming back; he justwalked out. – Often used informally with “on”. The man walked outon his wife and children. Compare: LEAVE FLAT, LEAVE IN […]...
37. Значение идиомы heavy-duty [heavy-duty] {adj.} Made for long or hard use; very strong. Thelumberman used heavy-duty trucks for hauling logs down the mountains. The workers in the steel mill have heavy-duty gloves for handlinghot steel. Mrs. Carlson bought a heavy-duty cleanser to clean hergreasy oven....
38. John Lennon – Джон Леннон (1) John Lennon (1) John Winston Ono Lennon was best known as a singer, songwriter, poet and guitarist for the British rock band The Beatles. His creative career also included the roles of solo musician, political activist, artist, actor and author. As half of the legendary Lennon-McCartney songwriting team, he heavily influenced the development of rock […]...
39. Farmer John had just walked into the local watering hole Farmer John had just walked into the local watering hole, when who should he see, but his old friend Chris the tractor salesman sitting up at the bar. Chris looked so down and dejected, that John just had to go up and say something to him. “Say, Chris, how ya doing? How’s the tractor selling […]...
40. Borrow a sewing machine? Sacramento Public Library to start loaning more than books Sacramento Public Library patrons will soon be able to check out a variety of tools, technology and home appliances through a “Library of Things” program. Have you ever had the urge to play around with a music synthesizer or take a GoPro camera on an adventure, but didn’t want to own one? It may soon […]...