Значение идиомы land-office business

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1. Значение идиомы land on one’s feet [land on one’s feet] also [land on both feet] {v. phr.}, {informal}To get yourself out of trouble without damage or injury and sometimeswith a gain; be successful no matter what happens. No matter whattrouble he gets into, he always seems to land on his feet. Marylost her first job because she was always late to […]...
2. Значение идиомы see how the land lies [see how the land lies] {v. phr.}, {informal} To reconnoiter;investigate. Before going there in person to ask for a job, you hadbetter see how the land lies and who does what. Compare: CASE THEJOINT....
3. Значение идиомы lay of the land [lay of the land] also [how the land lies] {n. phr.} 1. The naturalfeatures of a piece of land, such as hills and valleys. The styleof house the contractor builds depends partly on the lay of the land. 2. The way something is arranged; the important facts about something;how things are. The banker wanted to […]...
4. Значение идиомы box office [box office] {n.}, {informal} 1. The place at movies and theaters where tickets may be purchased just before the performance instead of having ordered them through the telephone or having bought them at a ticket agency. No need to reserve the seats; we can pick them up at the box office. 2. A best-selling movie, […]...
5. Значение идиомы do the business [do the business] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do what is needed or wanted; get the job done; take proper action. The boys had trouble in rolling the stone, but four of them did the business. When the little boy cut his finger a bandage did the business....
6. Значение идиомы mean business [mean business] {v. phr.}, {informal} To decide strongly to do whatyou plan to do; really mean it; be serious. The boss said he wouldfire us if we didn’t work harder and he means business. When shewent to college to study, she meant business. He just liked thecompany of the other girls he dated, but this […]...
7. Перевод идиомы none of someone’s business / nobody’s business, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: none of someone’s business / nobody’s business Перевод: дело, которое никого не касается, которое никого не должно волновать Пример: My personal financial situation is none of my friend’s business. Моя ситуация в финансовом плане не должна волновать моего друга....
8. Значение идиомы front office [front office] {n.}, {informal} The group of persons who manage abusiness; the officers. The front office decides how much theworkers are paid....
9. Значение идиомы monkey business [monkey business] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Any unethical, illegitimate, or objectionable activity that is furtive or deceitful, e. g., undercover sexual advances, cheating, misuse of public funds, etc. There is a lot of monkey business going on in that firm; you’dbetter watch out who you deal with! 2. Comical or silly actions;goofing off. Come on […]...
10. Перевод идиомы mean business, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: mean business Перевод: говорить всерьез, иметь серьезные намерения Пример: He is working very hard and means business when he says that he is going to get the office organized. Он много работает и он абсолютно серьезен, когда говорит, что приведет в порядок весь офис....
11. Перевод слова land Land – земля, суша, территория, почва; выгружать Перевод слова Land plants – наземные растения to visit distant lands – побывать в дальних странах stony land – каменистая почва to land troops in France – высадить войска во Франции His Land joins mine. Его земли граничат с моими. He forswore the Land. Он поклялся никогда больше […]...
12. Selling a Business Andy: I can’t believe you’re really Selling up. I thought you’d Stick it out for another year. Robin: Business has been slow for three years Running and I can’t Count on things To pick up anytime soon. I’m selling this business now before it’s completely Worthless. Andy: You should get a good price with all […]...
13. Значение идиомы the business [the business] {n.}, {slang} – Usually used with “give” or “get”.1. All that you are able to do; greatest effort. Johnny gave thetryouts the business but he failed to make the team. 2. The most harmpossible; the greatest damage or hurt. Fred got the business whenTom caught him with his bicycle. 3. A harsh scolding. […]...
14. Перевод слова office Office – офис, должность Перевод слова Judicial office – судебная должность holder of an office – должностное лицо lawyer’s office – адвокатская контора editorial office – редакция His Office was bugged. Его офис прослушивался. He was removed from Office. Он был отстранен от должности. Foreign Office Министерство иностранных дел (в Великобритании)...
15. Значение идиомы have no business [have no business] {v. phr.} To have no right or reason. Jackhad no business saying those nasty things about Dick. Vern’smother told him he had no business going swimming that day....
16. Значение идиомы bum’s rush [bum’s rush] {n. phr.}, {slang} Throwing or pushing someone out from where he is not wanted. When John tried to go to the party where he was not invited, Bill and Fred gave him the bum’s rush. Tom became too noisy, and he got the bum’s rush. 2. To hurry or rush. The salesman tried […]...
17. Перевод идиомы have no business (doing something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: have no business (doing something) Перевод: не иметь права, основания делать что-либо Пример: The apartment manager has no business asking us about our private business. Управляющий не имеет права спрашивать нас о наших частных делах....
18. Перевод идиомы take office, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take office Перевод: вступать в должность Пример: The new mayor of the city is expected to take office next week. Ожидается, что новый мэр города вступит в должность на следующей неделе....
19. Перевод слова post-office Post-office – почта, почтовое отделение Перевод слова Post office official – почтовый чиновник post-office receipt – почтовая квитанция post-office box – абонементный почтовый ящик post office coach – почтовый вагон date of a post-office stamp – дата почтового штемпеля It was an old Post-office where clerks candled the letters. Это была почта старого образца, где […]...
20. Working from a Home Office Adrina: So this is your new home office. It’s nice. Victor: It’s Functional, and I like it. When my company decided to lower its Overhead by Decentralizing, it gave employees the option to work from home. When I heard that, I didn’t Think twice about making the change. Adrina: I’m not surprised. Lots of people […]...
21. Значение идиомы mind one’s own business [mind one’s own business] {v. phr.} To not interfere in the affairsof others. He finally got tired of her criticism and told her tomind her own business....
22. Значение идиомы go about one’s business [go about one’s business] {v. phr.} To mind one’s own affairs. Fred kept bothering me with his questions all day, so I finally toldhim to go about his business and leave me alone....
23. Значение идиомы go out of business [go out of business] {v. phr.} To cease functioning as a commercialenterprise. The windows of the store are all boarded up becausethey went out of business....
24. Disagreeing Politely in a Business Setting Lucy: I don’t think this is going To work. This plan Calls for the new office to open by July and I think that’s too Ambitious. I don’t see how the Groundwork can be done any earlier than September. Jeff: I understand your concern. I don’t want to Rush the opening of the new office […]...
25. Перевод слова business Business – дело, работа, бизнес Перевод слова Unfinished business – незавершенное дело business contacts – деловые контакты small business – малый бизнес I’m here on Business. Я здесь по делам. Mind your own Business! Не суй нос не в свои дела! It’s your own Business. Это ваше личное дело....
26. Перевод сленгового выражения la la land, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: la la land Перевод: ненастоящее, несуществующее место; страна грез Пример: Most celebrities live in a la la land of luxury hotels, expensive cars and exotic travel. Большинство знаменитостей живут в вымышленном мире шикарных гостиниц, дорогих авто и экзотических путешествий. Going to school is fun, but eventually you have to leave the la la […]...
27. Значение идиомы send one about one’s business [send one about one’s business] {v. phr.} To dismiss someonesummarily; tell one off. When Mrs. Atwater discovered that herdaughter’s French tutor was an ordinary fortune hunter, she sent himabout his business. Compare: SEND ONE PACKING....
28. Business trip – Командировка Business trips are just part of doing business. A company tries to choose only its best people to represent it. Trips can happen in or out of the country. And there are as many reasons to go on a business as there are places to go: to sign contracts, to discuss terms of delivery, payment […]...
29. Перевод идиомы monkey business, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: monkey business Перевод: 1. валяние дурака, шутливая выходка; 2. незаконная деятельность, жульничество Пример: The kids were involved in some monkey business when the window was broken. Дети валяли дурака, когда разбилось окно. The company was involved in some monkey business with the tax department and has hired a lawyer to defend themselves. Компания была […]...
30. Перевод идиомы make it one’s business (to do something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: make it one’s business (to do something) Перевод: делать что-либо, даже если для этого потребуется вмешаться в чужие дела Пример: The mother always makes it her business to know exactly what her children are doing. Мать всегда старается узнать, что делают ее дети....
31. Перевод идиомы get down to business, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get down to business Перевод: перейти к делу Пример: When the meeting began everybody got down to business and began to discuss the important issues. Когда началось собрание все перешли к делу и начали обсуждать важные вопросы....
32. Making Business Contacts Phan: Hi, Montel. Thanks for agreeing to meet with me. Montel: It’s my pleasure. Phan: Since I’m new here, I was hoping you might be willing to give me some Pointers on how to get new clients. To be honest, I’ve never been on This side of the fence before and I’m a little Out […]...
33. A lady from California purchased a piece of timber land A lady from California purchased a piece of timber land in Oregon. There was a large tree on one of the highest points in the tract. She wanted to get a good view of her land so she started to climb the big tree. As she neared the top, she encountered a spotted owl that […]...
34. Перевод идиомы open for business, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: open for business Перевод: магазин, ресторан, или какое-либо другое предприятие, которое открыто и готово для бизнеса Пример: The small shop is open for business after a long holiday. Маленький магазин открыт и уже торгует после долгих праздников....
35. Перевод идиомы mind one’s own business, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: mind one’s own business Перевод: заниматься своим делом, не лезть в чужие дела Пример: I asked my friend to mind his own business when he asked me about my problems with my father. Я попросил своего друга не лезть в чужие дела, когда он спросил меня о моих проблемах с отцом....
36. Office Competition Okay, everybody. Listen up. We’re approaching the end of the month. Unless you’re new here, you know that we are in Competition with our Rival, the East Coast office, to have the most sales this period. At the beginning of the month, we Pulled ahead and it looked like we were finally going To turn […]...
37. Types of Business Entities Ron: I’m only your Tax accountant, but let me give you a piece of advice. If you’re planning to start a business, you’ll want to carefully consider what type of Business entity you want to do business under. Marcela: Is that important? My parents ran a Mom-and-pop store for 40 years and they never had […]...
38. Значение идиомы cold shoulder [cold shoulder] {n.}, {informal} Unfriendly treatment of a person, a showing of dislike for a person or of looking down on a person. – Used in the cliches “give the cold shoulder” or “turn a cold shoulder to” or “get the cold shoulder”. When Bob asked Mary for a date she gave him the cold […]...
39. Organizing Your Office I have a very Disorganized office. My co-workers have been making jokes about my office for a long time, and my boss finally Cracked down on me. He told me: “Get the office organized by Friday – no excuses!” What choice did I have? I’ve always been a Pack rat. I hate to throw anything […]...
40. Значение идиомы get down to business [get down to business] or [work] {v. phr.} To start being serious;begin to face a problem to be solved, or a task to be accomplished. Gentlemen, I’m afraid the party is over and we must get down tobusiness....