Значение идиомы joking aside

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1. Значение идиомы Indian sign [Indian sign] {n.}, {informal} A magic spell that is thought tobring bad luck; curse; jinx; hoo-doo. – Used with “the”, usually after”have” or “with”; and often used in a joking... ...
2. Значение идиомы comfortable as an old shoe [comfortable as an old shoe] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Pleasant and relaxed; not stiff, strict or too polite; easy to talk and work with. The stranger was as comfortable as an... ...
3. Joking and Making Fun of People Dmitry: Stan is really Miffed at you. All of that Teasing at lunch really upset him. Charlene: What? I was just Poking fun at him for trying To hit on... ...
4. Значение идиомы cash in on [cash in on] {v.}, {informal} To see and profit by it; take advantage of. Mr. Brown cashed in on people’s great interest in camping and sold three hundred tents....
5. Перевод слова comfortable Comfortable – уютный, удобный Перевод слова Comfortable room – уютная комната a comfortable sofa – удобный диван to enjoy a comfortable competence – жить в достатке Sit down and make... ...
6. Перевод слова hundred Hundred – сто, сотня Перевод слова Hundreds of people – сотни людей to sell by the hundred – продавать сотнями to have hundreds in the bank – иметь сотни в... ...
7. 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... ...
8. 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... ...
9. Значение идиомы stand for [stand for] {v.} 1. To be a sign of; make you think of; mean. The letters “U. S. A.” stand for “United States of America.” Thewritten sign “=” in an... ...
10. Значение идиомы feather one’s nest [feather one’s nest] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To use for yourselfmoney and power, especially from a public office or job in which youare trusted to help other people. The rich... ...
11. Значение идиомы wind up [wind up] {v.} 1. To tighten the spring of a machine; to make itwork or run. Mary wound up the toy car and let it run across theroom. He doesn’t... ...
12. Значение идиомы buckle down [buckle down] or [knuckle down] {v.} To give complete attention ; attend. They chatted idly for a few moments then each buckled down to work. Jim was fooling instead of... ...
13. Значение идиомы pad the bill [pad the bill] {v. phr.} To add false expenses to a bill; make abill larger than it really was. The salesman padded the bill forhis traveling expenses by exaggerating his... ...
14. Значение идиомы put out [put out] {v.} 1. To make a flame or light stop burning;extinguish; turn off. Please put the light out when you leave theroom. The firemen put out the blaze. 2.... ...
15. Перевод слова wonderful Wonderful – замечательный, удивительный, поразительный Перевод слова There is a wonderful likeness – сходство поразительное you look wonderful – вы выглядите великолепно how wonderful! – замечательно!, чудесно! As a writer,... ...
16. Значение идиомы hatchet job [hatchet job] {n. phr.}, {slang} 1. The act of saying or writingterrible things about someone or something, usually on behalf of one’sboss or organization. When Phil makes speeches against thecompetition... ...
17. Значение идиомы make the most of [make the most of] {v. phr.} To do the most you can with; get themost from; use to the greatest advantage. She planned the weekendin town to make the most... ...
18. Значение идиомы laugh one out of [laugh one out of] {v. phr.} To cause another to forget his Herworries and sorrows by joking. Jack was worried about gettingairsick, but his son and daughter laughed him out... ...
19. 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... ...
20. Значение идиомы horseplay [horseplay] {n.} Rough, practical joking. The newlyweds couldn’tget a wink of sleep all night because there was a lot of yelling andscreaming outside of their window – the usual horseplay....
21. Значение идиомы kick up one’s heels [kick up one’s heels] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have a merry time;celebrate. When exams were over the students went to town to kickup their heels. Mary was usually very quiet... ...
22. Значение идиомы nose out [nose out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To learn by effort ; uncover. The principal nosed out the truthabout the stolen examination. 2. To defeat by a nose length; come ina little... ...
23. Значение идиомы arm in arm [arm in arm] {adv. phr.} With your arm under or around another person’s arm, especially in close comradeship or friendship. Sally and Joan were laughing and joking together as they... ...
24. 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... ...
25. Значение идиомы face value [face value] {n.} 1. The worth or price printed on a stamp, bond, note, piece of paper money, etc. The savings bond had a face valueof $25. 2. The seeming... ...
26. Значение идиомы get behind [get behind] {v.} 1. To go too slowly: be late; do something tooslowly. The post office got behind in delivering Christmas mail. Syn.: FALL BEHIND. Contrast: KEEP UP. 2. {informal}... ...
27. Значение идиомы son of a gun [son of a gun] {n. phr.}, {slang} 1. A bad person; a person notliked. I don’t like Charley; keep that son of a gun out of here. Syn.: BAD ACTOR.... ...
28. Значение идиомы sell out [sell out] {v.} 1a. To sell all of a certain thing which a storehas in stock. In the store’s January white sale the sheets andpillowcases were sold out in two... ...
29. Значение идиомы tongues wag [tongues wag] {informal} People speak in an excited or gossipymanner; people spread rumors. If married women go out with othermen, tongues will wag. When the bank clerk showed up in... ...
30. Значение идиомы get around [get around] {v.} 1a. To go to different places; move about. Mary’s father really gets around; Monday he was in Washington;Wednesday he was in Chicago; and today he is in... ...
31. Упражнения на числительные (с ответами) 1. Найдите пары: слова из первого столбика и соответствующие цифры из второго. Н-р: 1 – d Seventy-two a) 31 Thirteen b) 11 Fifty-six c) 660 Eighty d) 72 Eighteen e)... ...
32. Значение идиомы at will [at will] {adv. phr.} As you like; as you please or choose freely. Little Bobby is allowed to wander at will in the neighborhood. With an air conditioner you can... ...
33. Значение идиомы take off [take off] {v. phr.} 1a. To leave fast; depart suddenly; run away. The dog took off after a rabbit. Compare: LIGHT OUT. 1b.{informal} To go away; leave. The six boys... ...
34. Значение идиомы who’s who [who’s who] or [who is who] {informal} 1. Who this one is and whothat one is; who the different ones in a group of people are or whattheir names or... ...
35. Значение идиомы go on [go on] {v.} 1a. To continue; not stop. After he was hit by theball, Billy quit pitching and went home, but the game went on. TheTV picture began to jump,... ...
36. Значение идиомы stick to one’s knitting [stick to one’s knitting] or [tend to one’s knitting] {v. phr.},{informal} To do your own job and not bother other people. Thetrouble with Henry is that he is always telling... ...
37. Travelling В топике Путешествия я расскажу, какие бывают виды путешествий (самолетом, поездом, морем или на автомобиле) и почему, вообще, люди путешествуют. Лично мне нравятся путешествия пешком, это называется “пеший туризм”. Очень... ...
38. Значение идиомы first class [first class] {n.} 1. The first rank; the highest class; the bestgroup. The pianist was quite good but he was not in the firstclass. 2. The most expensive or comfortable... ...
39. Значение идиомы lowdown [lowdown] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The inside facts of a matter;the total truth. Nixon never gave the American people the lowdownon Watergate....
40. Значение идиомы let on [let on] {v.}, {informal} 1. To tell or admit what you know. – Usually used in the negative. Frank lost a quarter but he didn’tlet on to his mother. 2.... ...