Значение идиомы last lap

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1. Значение идиомы last leg [last leg] {n. phr.} 1. Final stages of physical weakness beforedying. The poor old man was on his last leg in the nursing home. 2. The final stage of a journey. The last leg of ourround-the-world trip was Paris to Chicago. See: LAST LAP....
2. Перевод идиомы set the stage / scene for something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: set the stage / scene for something Перевод: подготовить почву для чего-либо; сделать неизбежным что-либо Пример: The win by our team set the stage for the final championship game next month. Победа нашей команды подготовила почву для финальной игры чемпионата в следующем месяце....
3. Перевод идиомы at this stage of the game, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at this stage of the game Идиома: at this stage of the game разг. Перевод: на данном этапе во время какого-либо события, в течение чего-либо Пример: At this stage of the game we cannot change the plans for the class trip. На данном этапе мы не можем поменять планы на поездку класса....
4. Значение идиомы at — stage of the game [at — stage of the game] {adv. phr.} At time during an activity; at point. At that stage of the game, our team was doing so poorly that we were ready to give up. It’s hard to know what will happen at this stage of the game. At what stage of the game did the […]...
5. Значение идиомы on the stage [on the stage] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In or into the work of beingan actor or actress. John’s brother is on the stage. Mary wenton the stage....
6. Перевод слова journey Journey – путешествие, поездка Перевод слова Three days’ journey from here – три дня пути отсюда a journey by rail – путешествие по железной дороге duty journey – служебная поездка, командировка The Journey time to Glasgow is 8.34 h. Время в пути до Глазго составляет 8 часов 34 минуты. I wish you both a very […]...
7. Перевод слова final Final – завершающий, заключительный, конечный Перевод слова The final day of the term – последний день занятий the final chapter – заключительная глава this battle was final – эта битва оказалась решающей is that final? – это окончательно? He coasted through his Final exams. Он без труда сдал выпускные экзамены. You need to tackle the […]...
8. Значение идиомы sum total [sum total] {n.} The final amount; everything taken together;total. The sum total of expenses for the trip was $450. Tenyears was the sum total of John’s education....
9. Перевод слова stage Stage – стадия, этап; сцена Перевод слова Up stage – задняя часть сцены stage of development – стадия развития in the experimental stage – на этапе испытаний Negotiations reached a crucial Stage. Переговоры достигли решающей стадии. All the world’s a Stage. Весь мир – театр. The theatre has a revolving Stage. У театра есть вращающаяся […]...
10. Перевод слова glad Glad – довольный, радостный, веселый Перевод слова I’m glad to hear it – рад это слышать glad I wasn’t there – рад, что меня там не было glad countenance – веселое лицо I am so Glad to see you. Я так рад тебя видеть. What a warm, Glad summer! Какое теплое приятное лето! I was […]...
11. Значение идиомы as to [as to] {prep.} 1. In connection with; about; regarding. There is no doubt as to his honesty. As to your final grade, that depends on your final examination. Syn.: WITH RESPECT TO. 2. According to; following; going by. They sorted the eggs as to size and color....
12. Значение идиомы hold the stage [hold the stage] [v. phr.] 1. To continue to be produced and toattract audiences. “Peter Pan” holds the stage year after year atits annual Christmas showing in London. 2. To be active in a group;attract attention. We had only an hour to discuss the question andMr. Jones held the stage for most of it. Jane […]...
13. Значение идиомы glad hand [glad hand] {n.}, {informal} A friendly handshake; a warm greeting. Father went to the front door to give Uncle Fred the glad hand whenhe arrived. The politician went down the street on election daygiving everyone the glad hand....
14. Значение идиомы bad trip [bad trip] {n.}, {slang}, {also used colloquially} A disturbing or frightening experience, such as terrifying hallucinations, while under the influence of drugs; hence, by colloquial extension any bad experience in general. Why’s John’s face so distorted? – He had a bad trip. How was your math exam? – Don’t mention it; it was a bad […]...
15. Значение идиомы showdown [showdown] {n.} A final challenge or confrontation during whichboth sides have to use all of their resources. You cannot know acountry’s military strength until a final showdown occurs....
16. Значение идиомы round trip [round trip] {n.} A return trip; passage to a place and back. The ticket agent explained that a ticket for a round trip to Hawaiiat certain times of the year may cost less than a one-way ticketduring the high season....
17. Значение идиомы set the stage for [set the stage for] {v. phr.} To prepare the way or situation for ; to make a situation ready for something to happen. Thecountry’s economic problems set the stage for a depression....
18. Значение идиомы stage fright [stage fright] {n. phr.} The fear one feels before appearing infront of an audience. Many famous actors and actresses admit thatthey often have stage fright before the curtain goes up....
19. Значение идиомы stage whisper [stage whisper] {n. phr.} A loud whisper intended to reach otherears than those of the person addressed. Some jokes should betold in a stage whisper....
20. Значение идиомы give the glad eye [give the glad eye] {v. phr.}, {slang} To give awelcoming look as if saying “come over here, I want to talk to you.” I was surprised when Joe gave me the glad eye....
21. Перевод слова trip Trip – поездка, путешествие, экскурсия Перевод слова Pleasure trip – увеселительная поездка business trip – деловая поездка, командировка to arrange a trip – организовать поездку He Trips every weekend. Он устраивает экскурсии каждые выходные. We decided to delay the Trip. Мы решили отложить поездку. Our Trip was smooth and uneventful. Наша поездка прошла гладко, без […]...
22. Перевод идиомы take a trip, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take a trip Перевод: отправиться в поездку, путешествие Пример: We plan to take a trip to Italy in November. Мы собираемся отправиться в Италию в ноябре....
23. Значение идиомы glad rags [glad rags] {n.}, {slang} Clothes worn to parties or on specialoccasions; best clothes. Mrs. Owens put on her glad rags for theparty. Compare: BEST BIB AND TUCKER....
24. Значение идиомы trip up [trip up] {v.} 1. To make unsteady on the feet; cause tomiss a step, stumble, or fall. A root tripped Billy up while he wasrunning in the woods, and he fell and hurt his ankle. 2. To cause to make a mistake. The teacher asked tricky questions inthe test to trip up students who were […]...
25. Going Through Customs Customs Officer: Your Passports, please. What is your Final destination? Ozkan: Los Angeles. Customs Officer: How long is your Stay? Ozkan: We’ll be there for a week. Customs Officer: What is the purpose of your trip? Ozkan: I’m going there on Business and my family is Accompanying me on vacation. Customs Officer: Who are you […]...
26. Перевод сленгового выражения hairy, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: hairy Перевод: опасный; трудный Пример: That was a hairy plane trip. I am glad the storm is over. Это был опасный полет. Я рад, что шторм прошел....
27. Значение идиомы good riddance [good riddance] {n.} A loss that you are glad about. Often used asan exclamation, and in the sentence “good riddance to bad rubbish”. Toshow that you are glad that something or somebody has been taken orsent away. The boys thought it was good riddance when thetroublemaker was sent home. When Mr. Roberts’ old car was […]...
28. Перевод слова interesting Interesting – интересный, занимательный Перевод слова Interesting face – интересное лицо interesting joke – занятный анекдот interesting experience – интересный случай He’s Interesting to watch. За ним занятно наблюдать. An Interesting idea hit her. Ей пришла в голову интересная мысль. What an Interesting book it is! Какая интересная книга!...
29. Значение идиомы liquor up [liquor up] {v. phr.}, {slang} To drink an excessive amount ofliquor before engaging in some activity as if comparing oneself to acar that needs to be filled before a journey. Joe always liquors upbefore he takes Sue for a dance....
30. Значение идиомы set out [set out] {v.} 1. To leave on a journey or voyage. The Pilgrimsset out for the New World. Compare: SET FORTH, SET OFF, STARTOUT. 2. To decide and begin to try; attempt. George set out toimprove his pitching. 3. To plant in the ground. The gardener setout some tomato seedlings....
31. Students miss a final Introductory Chemistry was taught at Duke University for many years by professor Bonk. One year, two guys took the class and did pretty well on all the quizzes and mid-terms – so much so that going into the final, they each had a solid A. These two friends were so confident going into the final […]...
32. Значение идиомы deadline [deadline] {n.} A final date by which a project, such as a term paper, is due. The deadline for the papers on Shakespeare is November 10....
33. Значение идиомы more than [more than] {adv.} Over what you might expect; very. They weremore than glad to help. He was more than upset by the accident. Contrast: LESS THAN....
34. Значение идиомы dot the i’s and cross the t’s [dot the i’s and cross the t’s] {v. phr.} To be careful, thorough, and pay close attention to detail. “The best way to get an A on the final exam,” the teacher said, “is for every one to dot the i’s and cross the t’s.” Compare: MIND ONE’S P’S AND Q’S....
35. Значение идиомы up to one’s ears [up to one’s ears] {adv. phr.} Immersed in; covered with. “Around final examination time,” Professor Brown explained, “I amalways up to my ears in work.”...
36. Значение идиомы it’s a cinch [it’s a cinch] {informal sentence} It is very easy. “What aboutthe final exam?” Fred asked. “It was a cinch” Sam answered. Compare:PIECE OF CAKE....
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 увлекательно отправиться в путь с хорошими друзьями, насладиться окружающей природой и свежим воздухом. Иногда я пользуюсь “автостопом”, надеюсь, что вскоре он станет таким же популярным […]...
38. Значение идиомы make good time [make good time] {v. phr.} To make unimpeded progress on a journey;arrive at one’s destination sooner than estimated. There was notmuch traffic on the expressway so we made good time on our way to theairport....
39. Значение идиомы get the ax [get the ax] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be fired from a job. PoorJoe got the ax at the office yesterday. 2. To be dismissed fromschool for improper conduct, such as cheating. Joe got caughtcheating on his final exam and he got the ax. 3. To have a quarrelwith one’s sweetheart or steady ending in […]...
40. Bonkistry Introductory Chemistry at Duke has been taught for about a zillion years by Professor Bonk (really), and his course is semi-affectionately known as “Bonkistry.” He has been around forever, so I wouldn’t put it past him to come up with something like this. Anyway, one year there were these two guys who were taking Chemistry […]...