Значение идиомы lady’s man

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1. Charlie was in a bar and three babes came up and Charlie was in a bar and three babes came up and started hitting on him. He asked if they wanted to come over to his house later. They agreed to come over at after they went home and got ready. Charlie had a friend who worked in a drugstore, so he went to see him. […]...
2. Значение идиомы the likes of [the likes of] {informal} Something like or similar to; somethingof the same kind as. I have never seen the likes of John. Itwas a chocolate sundae the likes of which Mary would never see again....
3. Cowboy Joe was telling his fellow cowboys back on the ranch Cowboy Joe was telling his fellow cowboys back on the ranch about his first visit to a big-city church. “When I got there, they had me park my old truck in the corral,” Joe began. “You mean the parking lot,” interrupted Charlie, a more worldly fellow. “I walked up the trail to the door,” Joe […]...
4. Значение идиомы beat the — out of [beat the — out of] or [lick the — out of] or [whale the –out of] {v. phr.}, {informal} To beat hard; give a bad beating to. – Used with several words after “the”, as “daylights”, “living daylights”, “tar”. The big kid told Charlie that he would beat the daylights out of him if Charlie […]...
5. A difficult golf game Robert goes golfing every Saturday. One Saturday, he comes home three hours late. His wife asks him, “What took you so long?” The guy says, “That was the worst game of golf I’ve ever had. We got up to the first tee, and Charlie hit a hole-in-one and immediately dropped dead of a heart attack.” […]...
6. Charlie was playing with his little brother Mickey Charlie was playing with his little brother Mickey when the little boy asked whether he could fly like Superman. “Sure you can, Mickey,” Charlie said, “Just flap your arms really *really* hard.” So Mickey climbed up on the windowsill, started flapping like mad, jumped, then smashed into the ground six stories below. Horrified, their mother […]...
7. Значение идиомы look-in [look-in] {n.}, {informal} A chance or hope. – Usually used with anegative. It wasn’t much of a look-in, but it was the only chancethey let him have. Charlie didn’t realize it, but he never had alook-in with Bonnie....
8. Значение идиомы set to [set to] {v.} 1. To make a serious beginning. Charlie took ahelping of turkey, grabbed his knife and fork, and set to. 2. Tostart to fight. One man called the other a liar and they set to....
9. Ralph and Charlie where playing the ninth hole at Ralph and Charlie where playing the ninth hole at the local country club when Ralph hit his tee shot way to the right. Ralph walked over to the deep rough, found his ball, and proceeded to beat the hell out of wild buttercups with his pitching wedge. Mother Nature appeared and said, “Since you destroyed […]...
10. Значение идиомы take out [take out] {v. phr.} 1. To ask for and fill in. Mary and Johntook out a marriage license. 2. To begin to run. When the windowbroke, the boys took out in all directions. When the wind blew theman’s hat off, Charlie took out after it. See: TAKE IT OUT ON....
11. Значение идиомы be game [be game] {v. phr.} To be cooperative, willing, sporting. When I asked Charlie to climb Mount McKinley with us, he said he was game if we were....
12. Значение идиомы keep open house [keep open house] {v. phr.} To offer hospitality and entertainthose who come at any given time on a certain day or afternoon. Beth and Charlie have a cottage by the lake where they keep openhouse on Saturday afternoons during the summer....
13. Значение идиомы serve a sentence [serve a sentence] {v. phr.} To be in jail. Charlie served fouryears of an eight-year sentence, after which he was paroled andreleased....
14. Значение идиомы be into something [be into something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have taken something up partly as a hobby, partly as a serious interest of sorts. Roger’s wife is into women’s liberation and women’s consciousness. Did you know that Syd is seriously into transcendental meditation? Jack found out that his teenage son is into pot smoking and gave him […]...
15. Значение идиомы dog’s age [dog’s age] or [coon’s age] {n.}, {informal} A very long time. Usually used after “for” or “in” with a negative. Charlie Brown! I haven’t seen you for a coon’s age. Father hasn’t had a night out with the boys in a dog’s age. I waited for him for a dog’s age, but he didn’t come. […]...
16. Значение идиомы pick up the tab [pick up the tab] {v. phr.} To pay the bill in a restaurant; be theone who underwrites financially what others are doing. “I am alwaysthe one who picks up the tab,” Charlie complained bitterly. “Othersget away with being freeloaders.” Compare: FOOT THE BILL....
17. Перевод слова popular Popular – популярный, народный, общедоступный Перевод слова Popular government – народное правительство Popular Front – Народный фронт at popular prices – по общедоступным ценам popular singer – любимый певец popular song – популярная песня Aspirin is a Popular analgesic. Аспирин – распространенное обезболивающее. The area is Popular with walkers. Этот район очень нравится любителям пеших […]...
18. Значение идиомы knock off one’s feet [knock off one’s feet] {v. phr.} To surprise so much thathe does not know what to do. Her husband’s death knocked Mrs. Jonesoff her feet. When Charlie was given the prize, it knocked him offhis feet for a few minutes. Compare: BOWL OVER, SWEEP OFF ONE’SFEET....
19. Значение идиомы pick a quarrel [pick a quarrel] {v. phr.} To seek the opportunity for a fight or aquarrel. When Charlie has too much to drink, he has a tendency topick a quarrel with whomever happens to be around. See: PICK A FIGHT....
20. Значение идиомы high fashion [high fashion] or [high style] {n. phr.} The new style in women’sdress set each season by designers in Paris or other fashion centersand accepted by fashionable women. The high styles designed inParis are often quickly copied by makers of cheap clothing....
21. Значение идиомы pair up [pair up] {v.} 1. To make a pair of; match. When she finishedthe mending, she paired up the socks. 2. To form a pair; to be orbecome one of a pair. Not all the socks would pair up. Joepaired up with Charlie to work on the lesson....
22. Not the Marrying Kind Stacey: I have a date with George this Saturday. I can’t wait! Brad: Have a good time, but you know what The word on the street is about George, don’t you? Stacey: What? Brad: He’s Not the marrying kind. Stacey: Oh, he just hasn’t met the right girl yet. When he does, he’ll be ready […]...
23. Значение идиомы rock’n’roll [rock’n’roll] or [rock and roll] {n.} A style of popular music withheavily accented rhythm. Rock’n’roll appeals mostly to youngstersnine to sixteen years old. Rock and roll became popular for dancesabout 1954....
24. Значение идиомы in a big way [in a big way] {adv. phr.}, {informal} As fully as possible; withmuch ceremony. Our family celebrates birthdays in a big way. John likes to entertain his dates in a big way....
25. Значение идиомы all the thing [all the thing] or [all the rage], [the in thing] {n. phr.} The fashionable or popular thing to do, the fashionable or most popular artist or form of art at a given time. After “The Graduate” Dustin Hoffman was all the rage in the movies. It was all the thing in the late sixties to […]...
26. 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 got into the car andtook off for the drug store. 2. To leave on a flight, begin going up. A helicopter is able to take […]...
27. 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. To try to make people believe; pretend. The old man likes to let on that he is rich....
28. Значение идиомы just so [just so ] {adj.} Exact; exactly right. Mrs. Robinson likes tokeep her house just so, and she makes the children take off theirshoes when they come in the house....
29. Значение идиомы speak for [speak for] {v.} 1. To speak in favor of or in support of. Atthe meeting John spoke for the change in the rules. The othergirls made jokes about Jane, but Mary spoke for her. 2. To make arequest for; to ask for. The teacher was giving away some books. Fred and Charlie spoke for the […]...
30. Differences in Male and Female Friendships Lauren: Did you see what Stephanie was wearing? She looked like a wet dog! Quentin: Why do women do that? Lauren: Do what? Quentin: Why do women Put other women down? Is it to make themselves feel Superior? Lauren: It was only a joke. I Didn’t mean anything by it. Quentin: Do you really think […]...
31. A few questions and answers Q. What should you do if your girlfriend starts smoking? A. Slow down and use a lubricant. Q. What’s six inches long, two inches wide, and drives women wild? A. Money. Q. What’s the difference between your wife and your job? A. After five years your job will still suck. Q. How can you spot […]...
32. Перевод идиомы in particular, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in particular Перевод: в частности, в особенности Пример: My father likes almost all sports but in particular he loves basketball. Моему отцу нравятся почти все виды спорта, но особенно он обожает баскетбол....
33. Значение идиомы look down on [look down on] also [look down upon] {v.} To think of as less good or important; feel that is not as goodas you are, or that is not worth having or doing; considerinferior. Mary looked down on her classmates because she was betterdressed than they were. Jack looked down on Al for his poormanners. Miss […]...
34. Значение идиомы have been around [have been around] {v. phr.}, {informal} Have been to many placesand done many things; know people; have experience and be able to takecare of yourself. Uncle Willie is an old sailor and has really beenaround. Betty likes to go out with Jerry, because he has beenaround. It’s not easy to fool him; he’s been around. […]...
35. Значение идиомы get his or hers [get his or hers] {v. phr.} To receive one’s proper reward orpunishment. Tim will get his when his wife finds out that he’s beenseeing other women....
36. Значение идиомы third sex [third sex] {n.}, {euphemism}, {slang}, {informal} Homosexualindividuals who are either men or women. Billy is rumored to belongto the third sex....
37. Значение идиомы split ticket [split ticket] {n.} A vote for candidates from more than one party. Mr. Jones voted a split ticket. An independent voter likes asplit ticket. Contrast: STRAIGHT TICKET....
38. Значение идиомы lone wolf [lone wolf] {n.} A man who likes to work or live alone. The manwho paints a picture or establishes a business is often a lone wolf;so is the criminal outlaw. Jones is a good pitcher, but he is alone wolf....
39. Значение идиомы fair sex [fair sex] {n. }, {informal} Women in general; the female sex. “Better not use four-letter words in front of a member of the fairsex,” Joe said....
40. Значение идиомы blow hot and cold [blow hot and cold] {v. phr.} To change your ways or likes often; be fickle or changeable. Tom blows hot and cold about coming out for the baseball team; he cannot decide. Mary blew hot and cold about going to college; every day she changed her mind. The boys will get tired of Ann’s blowing […]...