Значение идиомы lay of the land

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1. 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....
2. A lady from California purchased a piece of timber landA 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 ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова contractorContractor — подрядчик, поставщик Перевод слова Contractor work — подрядная работа general contractor — генеральный подрядчик building contractor — строительный подрядчик The Contractor’s estimate for the job seemed high. Оценка подрядчика для задания казалась высокой. The architect discussed her plans with the builder and the Contractor. Архитектор обсудили свои планы с застройщиком и подрядчиком. The ... Читать далее...
4. 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 ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова landLand — 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 ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы land-office business[land-office business] {n.}, {informal} A great rush of business. It was a hot day, and the drive-ins were doing a land-office businessin ice cream and cold drinks....
7. Перевод слова bankerBanker — банкир Перевод слова Investment banker — инвестиционный банкир banker’s guarantee — банковская гарантия banker’s deal — банковская сделка He lacks the image of a bigtime Banker. Он не похож на крупного банкира. He didn’t fit the conventional image of a Banker. Он не вписывался в традиционный образ банкира. We consult a doctor about ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы put down[put down] {v. phr.} 1. To stop by force, crush. In 24 hours thegeneral had entirely put down the rebellion. 2. To put a stop to;check. She had patiently put down unkind talk by living a goodlife. 3. To write a record of; write down. He put down the storywhile it was fresh in his ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод сленгового выражения la la land, значение и пример использованияСленговое 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 ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова partlyPartly — частично, отчасти Перевод слова Partly in writing and partly in print — частично написанный от руки, частично напечатанный partly-closed door — полузакрытая дверь partly cloudy sky — частично облачное небо It’s Partly my fault. Отчасти это моя вина. The houses were Partly timber in construction. Дома были частично сделаны из древесины. She wore ... Читать далее...
11. Fair businessHere’s one about the old native American who wanted a loan for $500. The banker pulled out the loan application, «What are you going to do with the money?» «Take jewlery to city and sell it,» was the response. «What have you got for collateral?» «Don’t know collateral.» «Well that’s something of value that would ... Читать далее...
12. In the land of OzFormer Vice President Quayle, Speaker of the House Gingrich, and President Clinton are traveling in a car together in Kansas. A tornado comes along and whirls them up into the air and tosses them thousands of yards away. They all fall into a daze. When they come to and extract themselves from the vehicle, they ... Читать далее...
13. Scotland: The Land Of LegendsТопик Шотландия — страна легенд — рассказывает о прекрасной стране с разнообразным и красивым ландшафтом, красивейшими озерами и средневековыми замками. Самая распространенная и популярная современная легенда этой страны – легенда о Лох-Несском чудовище, но пока ученые не смогли опровергнуть или подтвердить существование этого монстра. Сейчас в Шотландии существует около 300 различных кланов, и представители разных ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы set one’s face against[set one’s face against] {v. phr.}, {literary} To be very muchagainst; strongly disapprove. The banker’s daughter wanted to marrya poor boy, but her father set his face against it....
15. Значение идиомы head for the hills[head for the hills] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get far away in ahurry; run away and hide. — Often used imperatively. Head for thehills. The bandits are coming. He saw the crowd chasing him, so heheaded for the hills. When they saw the mean boy coming, they allheaded for the hills. Compare: BEAT IT, LIGHT ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы piece[piece] See: BY THE PIECE, CONVERSATION PIECE, GIVE A PIECE OFONE’S MIND, GO TO PIECES, OF A PIECE, PIECE OF CAKE, SAY ONE’S PIECEor SPEAK ONE’S PIECE, TO PIECES....
17. Значение идиомы by the piece[by the piece] {adv. phr.} Counted one piece at a time, separately for each single piece. John bought boxes full of bags of potato chips and sold them by the piece. Mary made potholders and got paid by the piece....
18. How to the nearest land!?The ship is sinking. Panic, screams and confusion. One of the passengers turns to the captain: — How to the nearest land!? — Two miles. — And in what direction to swim!? — Down.....
19. Значение идиомы old as the hills[old as the hills] {adj. phr.} Very old; ancient. «Why didn’tyou laugh?» she asked. «Because that joke is as old as the hills,» heanswered....
20. 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 ... Читать далее...
21. Costa Rica’s «Land Of The Strays» Is Pretty Much Paradise For Dog LoversImagine a place where the sun shines year-round, the average annual temperature is 73°, and more than 900 dogs with breed names like «Chubby-Tailed German Dobernauzer» and «Fire-Tailed Border Cocker» roam free across the lush landscape. Sound like Heaven? Well believe it or not, it exists right here on earth! Territorio de Zaguates, or «Land ... Читать далее...
22. Humor about Irish MarriagesSome years ago, Michael J. Flanagan, a successful New York contractor, was standing on the deck of the Staten Island Ferry when a car got loose and sent him into the river where he drowned. The following Sunday his widow, all decked out in deepest black, was standing on the church steps after Mass, receiving ... Читать далее...
23. THE LAND OF OZDan Quayle, Newt Gingrich, and Bill Clinton are traveling in a car together in the Midwest, when suddenly a tornado comes along and whirls them up into the air and tosses them thousands of yards away. When they come down and pull themselves from the vehicle, they realize they’re in the land of OZ. Naturally, ... Читать далее...
24. When white man found this land, Indians were running itWhen white man found this land, Indians were running it. There were: — No Taxes — No Debt — Plenty buffalo — Plenty beaver — Medicine man free — Women did all the work — Men hunted and fished all the time The white man was dumb enough to think he could improve on that ... Читать далее...
25. It was a somber day in Disney landIt was a somber day in Disney land, Mickey And Minnie were in divorce court.. The judge was about to make his decision he said ‘Im sorry mickey, I cant grant you a divorce based on your statement that Minnie has prominant teeth» Mickey retorted » I DIDNT SAY SHE had prominent teeth, I SAID ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы facts of life[facts of life] {n. phr.} 1. The truth which we should know aboutsex, marriage, and births. His father told him the facts of lifewhen he was old enough. 2. The truths one learns about people andtheir good and bad habits of life, work or play. As a cub reporterhe would learn the facts of life ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод идиомы (as) old as the hills, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: (as) old as the hills Перевод: очень старый Пример: The building next to the library is as old as the hills. Здание рядом с библиотекой очень старое....
28. Australia — the land of blue mountainsТопик Австралия — земля голубых гор знакомит вас с государством в Южном полушарии, занимающим материк Австралия, остров Тасмания и несколько других островов Индийского и Тихого океанов. Это шестое государство по площади в мире. Из топика вы узнаете о красоте острова Тасмания, о «красном сердце» Австралии и горах, поросших голубыми эвкалиптами. Интересны истории городов Сидней, Канберра ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы no matter[no matter] 1. Not anything important. I wanted to see himbefore he left but it’s no matter. 2. It makes no difference;regardless of. She was going to be a singer no matter whatdifficulties she met. He had to get the car fixed no matter howmuch it cost. No matter what you try to do, it ... Читать далее...
30. Uzbekistan Is The Land Of Ancient CultureТопик Узбекистан — земля древней культуры, расскажет о древних городах: Ташкенте, Бухаре, Хиве и Самарканде, которые стремятся посетить туристы из многих стран мира. Например, в Бухаре до нашего времени сохранились многие старинные мечети, медресе и мавзолеи. А древняя Хива в 17-ом веке была столицей Хивинского ханства. Сейчас под защитой государства находятся почти все памятники искусства, ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы have a hand in[have a hand in] {v. phr.} To have a part in or influence over; tobe partly responsible for. Sue’s schoolmates respect her and shehas a hand in every important decision made by the Student Council. Ben had a hand in getting ready the Senior play. Compare: FINGER INTHE PIE....
32. Значение идиомы come to the point[come to the point] or [get to the point] {v. phr.} To talk about the important thing; reach the important facts of the matter; reach the central question or fact. Henry was giving a lot of history and explanation, but his father asked him to come to the point. A good newspaper story must come ... Читать далее...
33. Forecast — Прогноз погодыCountless man hours and millions of dollars have been invested in weather satellites, weather radar, and remote sensors to generate sophisticated computer models of the world’s atmosphere to make detailed weather forecasts. So what do I get when I tune into the news to find out the weather? «Tomorrow there’s a chance it’ll be partly ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы check on someone thing[check on someone thing] or [check up on someone thing] {v}. To try to find out the truth or rightness of; make sure of; examine; inspect; investigate. We checked on Dan’s age by getting his birth record. Mrs. Brown said she heard someone downstairs and Mr. Brown went down to check up on it. You ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы cheesebox[cheesebox] {n.}, {slang} A small, suburban house built by a land developer available at low cost and resembling the other houses around it. They moved to a suburb, but their house is just a cheesebox....
36. Значение идиомы check with[check with] {v. phr.} 1. To consult. I want to check with my lawyer before I sign the papers. 2. To agree with. Does my reconciliation of our account check with the bank statement?...
37. Значение идиомы check-up[check-up] {n.} A periodic examination by a physician or of some equipment by a mechanic. I am overdue for my annual physical check-up. I need to take my car in for a check-up....
38. Значение идиомы say one’s peace[say one’s peace] or [speak one’s piece] {v. phr.} To say openlywhat you think; say, especially in public, what you usually say or areexpected to say. John told the boss that he thought he was wrongand the boss got angry. He said, «You’ve said your little piece, so goon home.» Every politician got up and ... Читать далее...
39. Cashing a CheckThe local Branch of my bank is located just a few Blocks from where I live. It’s very convenient, since it has four ATMs open 24/7. Today I had to go in to make a Deposit, but since I wanted to Cash a check as well, I needed to go inside to talk to a ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы blank check[blank check] {n.} 1. A bank check written to a person who can then write in how much money he wants. John’s father sent him a blank check to pay his school bills. 2. {informal} Permission to another person to do anything he decides to do. The teacher gave the pupils a blank check to ... Читать далее...