Значение идиомы little frog in a big pond

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1. Значение идиомы big frog in a small pond[big frog in a small pond] {n. phr.}, {informal} An important person in a small place or position; someone who is respected and honored in a small company, school, or city; a leader in a small group. As company president, he had been a big frog in a small pond, but he was not so ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод идиомы big frog in a small pond / big fish in a small pond, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: big frog in a small pond / big fish in a small pond Перевод: быть важной фигурой в менее важном месте Пример: The woman was a big fish in a small pond when she moved to the small town. Когда женщина переехала в маленький город, она стала там важной персоной....
3. Перевод слова frogFrog — лягушка Перевод слова Wood frog — древесная лягушка young frog — лягушонок the frog’s tongue — язычок лягушки The Frog swallowed the fly whole. Лягушка проглотила муху целом. Frogs croak. Лягушки квакают. The Frog plopped back into the pond. Лягушка шлепнулась обратно в пруд....
4. Перевод слова pondPond — пруд, запруда, бассейн Перевод слова Salt pond — бассейн для выпаривания соли hatchery pond — нерестовый пруд finishing pond — нагульный пруд cooling pond — охлаждающий бассейн The little Pond ran dry. Маленький пруд высох. I met him against the Pond. Я встретил его у пруда. The Pond was alive with fish. Пруд ... Читать далее...
5. A talking FrogA man was crossing a road one day when a frog called out to him and said, «If you kiss me, I’ll turn into a beautiful princess.» He bent over, picked up the frog, and put it in his pocket. The frog spoke up again and said, «If you kiss me and turn me back ... Читать далее...
6. Feminist Fairytale!Feminist’s Fairytale!! Once upon a time, a beautiful, independent, self assured princess happened upon a frog in a pond. The frog said to the princess, «I was once a handsome prince until an evil witch put a spell on me. One kiss from you and will turn back into a prince and then we can ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы big cheese[big cheese] or [big gun] or [big shot] or [big wheel] or [big wig]{n.}, {slang} An important person; a leader; a high official; a person of high rank. Bill had been a big shot in high school. John wanted to be the big cheese in his club. Compare: WHOLE CHEESE....
8. Looking to buy a frogA man walks into a bar and asks the bartender, «If I show you a really good trick, will you give me a free drink?» The bartender considers it, then agrees. The man reaches into his pocket and pulls out a tiny rat. He reaches into his other pocket and pulls out a tiny piano. ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы little[little] See: A LITTLE, A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE IS A DANGEROUS THING, GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW, LITTLE FROG IN A BIG POND, MAKELITTLE OF, NOT A LITTLE, QUITE A LITTLE or QUITE A LITTLE BIT, THINKLITTLE OF, TWIST AROUND ONE’S LITTLE FINGER....
10. Значение идиомы life of the party[life of the party] {n. phr.} A person who makes things enjoyableor interesting for a group of people. Bill is the life of the partyat school. He is always making us laugh....
11. There was once a wide mouth frogThere was once a wide mouth frog. She had babies and she didn’t know what to feed them. She went to the cow, talking with her mouth real wide, she said, «COW, WHAT DO YOU FEED YOUR BABIES?» The Cow said, «I feed my babies milk.» She went on to the horse. Talking with her ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы at large[at large] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not kept within walls, fences, or boundaries; free. The killer remained at large for weeks. Compare: AT LIBERTY. Cattle and sheep roamed at large on the big ranch. 2. In a broad, general way; at length; fully. The superintendent talked at large for an hour about his hopes ... Читать далее...
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 food expenses....
14. Значение идиомы swear in[swear in] or [swear into] {v.} To have a person swear or promiseto do his duty as a member or an officer of an organization, government department, or similar group. — «Swear into» is used whenthe name of the group is given. Mary and Ann will be sworn into theclub tonight. Fred was sworn in ... Читать далее...
15. A woman walks into a pet storeA woman walks into a pet store wanting to buy a pet for her husband, but she finds all the pets are so so expensive. The woman says to the clerk at the counter, «I’m looking to buy a pet for my husband but I’m on a very short budget!.» «No worries,» replies the clerk. ... Читать далее...
16. Biologist experimentThere was this biologist who was doing some experiments with frogs. He was measuring just how far frogs could jump. So he puts a frog on a line and says «Jump frog, jump!». The frog jumps 2 feet. He writes in his lab book: ‘Frog with 4 legs — jumps 2 feet’. Next he chops ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы opposite number[opposite number] {n. phr.} A person occupying the same position assomeone in a different group, organization, or country. Theopposite number of the President of the United States in Germany isthe Chancellor of the Federal Republic....
18. The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County на английском языке писателя Mark TwainIn compliance with the request of a friend of mine, who wrote me from the East, I called on good-natured, garrulous old Simon Wheeler, and inquired after my friend’s friend, Leonidas W. Smiley, as requested to do, and I hereunto append the result. I have a lurking suspicion that Leonidas W. Smiley is a myth; ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы round robin[round robin] {n. phr.} 1. Something written, especially a requestor protest that is signed by a group of people. — Often used like anadjective. The people in our neighborhood are sending a round robinto the Air Force to protest the noise the jet planes make flying overour houses. 2. A letter written by a group ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы up to[up to] {prep.} 1. As far, as deep, or as high as. The water inthe pond was only up to John’s knees. Mary is small and just comesup to Bill’s chest. The shovel sank in the soft mud all the way upto the handle. 2. Close to; approaching. The team did not play upto its ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы clean bill of health[clean bill of health] {n. phr.} 1. A certificate that a person or animal has no infectious disease. The government doctor gave Jones a clean bill of health when he entered the country. 2. {informal} A report that a person is free of guilt or fault. The stranger was suspected in the bank robbery, but ... Читать далее...
22. Watching Movie and TV FranchisesUrsula: Weren’t you watching this same movie yesterday? Ian: No, this is the Sequel. Yesterday, I watched Aims Pond. This is Aims Pond: Super Spy. Ursula: Wasn’t this originally a TV show? Ian: Actually, it was originally a Novel, which was Adapted into a Long-running TV show. Then, it was Turned into a Movie franchise. ... Читать далее...
23. American sports and games — Американские спортивные состязания и игрыAmericans love to participate in and watch different kinds of sports. Many people consider sports to be an American pastime. Most Americans are introduced to sports at an early age, as all schools offer some sort of physical program. Children who are interested in a particular sport can become a member of a city or ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы to-be[to-be] {adj.} That is going to be; about to become. — Used afterthe noun it modifies. Bob kissed his bride-to-be. The principalof the high school greeted the high school students-to-be on theirlast day in junior high....
25. Значение идиомы every now and then[every now and then] or [every now and again] or [every so often]or [every once in a while] {adv. phr.} At fairly regular intervals;fairly often; repeatedly. John comes to visit me every now andthen. It was hot work, but every so often Susan would bring ussomething cold to drink. Compare: NOW AND THEN....
26. Значение идиомы feel like a new man[feel like a new man] {v. phr.} To feel healthy, vigorous, and wellagain after a major physical illness or emotional upheaval. Tedfelt like a new man after his successful heart bypass operation....
27. Значение идиомы be the making of[be the making of] {v. phr.} To account for the success of someone or something. The strict discipline that we had to undergo in graduate school was the making of many a successful professor. The relatively low cost and high gas mileage are the making of Chevrolet’s Geo Metro cars....
28. Значение идиомы Johnny-come-lately[Johnny-come-lately] {n.} Someone new in a place or group;newcomer; also: a new person who takes an active part in group affairsbefore tlie group has accepted him; upstart. Everybody was amazedwhen a Johnny-come-lately beat the old favorite in the race. Whenit looked as though Mr. Brown had a good chance of winning, manyJohnny-come-latelies began to support ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы in the same breath[in the same breath] {adv. phr.} 1. At the same time; withoutwaiting. John would complain about hard times, and in the samebreath boast of his prize-winning horses. Jane said Bill wasselfish, but in the same breath she said she was sorry to see himleave. 2. In the same class; in as high a group. — ... Читать далее...
30. A necessary conditionThere were three little boys visiting their grandparents. The oldest came out and asked his grandpa, «Can you make a sound like a frog, Grandpappy? Grandpa (being in a kind of ill mood) responds, «No, I don’t really want to make the sound of a frog now.» So, the second little boy comes out and ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы pip-squeak[pip-squeak] {n.}, {informal} A small, unimportant person. Ifthe club is really democratic, then every little pip-squeak has theright to say what he thinks. When the smallest boy was chosen tobe the monitor, the class bully said he would not obey a littlepip-squeak....
32. Значение идиомы go around[go around] {v.} 1a. To go from one place or person to another. Mr. Smith is going around looking for work. Don’t go aroundtelling lies like that. Chicken pox is going around theneighborhood. A rumor is going around school that we will get theafternoon off. 1b. To go together; keep company. — Usually used with»with». ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы throw together[throw together] {v.} 1. also [slap together] To make in a hurryand without care. Bill and Bob threw together a cabin out of oldlumber. The party was planned suddenly, and Mary threw together ameal out of leftovers. 2. To put in with other people by chance. The group of strangers was thrown together when the ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы go-getter[go-getter] {n.} A person who works hard to become successful; anactive, ambitious person who usually gets what he wants. Thegovernor of the state has always been a go-getter. The bestsalesmen are the go-getters....
35. These Chickens want BooksA pair of chickens walk up to the circulation desk at a public library and say, ‘Buk Buk BUK.’ The librarian decides that the chickens desire three books, and gives it to them…and the chickens leave shortly thereafter. Around midday, the two chickens return to the circulation desk quite vexed and say,’ Buk Buk BuKKOOK!’ ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы high jinks[high jinks] {n. phr.}, {informal} Noisy or rough gaiety; wildplay; tricks. The sailors were on shore leave, and high jinks wereto be expected. The high school seniors engaged in high jinksafter commencement....
37. Значение идиомы en masse[en masse] {adv. phr.} As a group; in one big mass or group. — Usedafter the word it modifies. The school turned out en masse to cheerthe returning astronaut....
38. Значение идиомы on top of the world[on top of the world] or [sitting on top of the world] also [sitting on high cotton] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Feelingpleased and happy; feeling successful. John was on top of the worldwhen he found out that he got into college. When Ruth won firstprize in the contest, she felt as though she was sitting on ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы pressure group[pressure group] {n. phr.} An organization whose goal it is tocreate changes by lobbying for the benefit of its own members. Certain unscrupulous pressure groups stop at nothing to achieve theirselfish aims....
40. Значение идиомы fifth column[fifth column] {n. phr.} A group or organization within a countrythat works to bring about the country’s downfall, usually through actsof espionage and sabotage. The Communist party in the United Stateswas considered by Senator McCarthy to be the Soviet Union’s fifthcolumn....