Значение идиомы loan shark

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1. Understanding Interest RatesKerry: I need to take out a small business loan and I’m trying to figure out what the Interest rate would be. Do you understand this stuff? Oscar: If it’s the same as a Mortgage loan, then I think I understand it In general terms. The interest rate would be the percentage of the amount ... Читать далее...
2. Getting a Mortgage LoanKiko: Figuring out how to fill out this Mortgage loan application is like trying to read a foreign language. I don’t know what all these terms mean. Rafael: Let’s see if we can figure it out together. I think we want a Fixed-rate mortgage, not an Adjustable-rate mortgage. We want To lock in a good ... Читать далее...
3. Mary Jane was walking on the beach one day and saw a sharkMary Jane was walking on the beach one day and saw a shark swimming around a man. The man was screaming, «Help me! Help me!» Mary Jane laughed and laughed! She knew that the shark was never going to help that man!...
4. Being in DebtChang: I don’t mean to be nosey, but all of those bills are red or pink. Are you Behind on all of those bills? Ilya: I am, but it’s no big deal. I can catch up on them next month. Chang: You know that being late on bills is bad for your credit score, right? ... Читать далее...
5. How Yao Ming appeased the Chinese appetite for shark fin soupYao Ming has become a hero for both basketball fans and animal lovers alike. The 7-foot-6 retired Chinese NBA player has partnered with WildAid for the last five years to help stem the demand for shark fin soup in his home country. Together, Yao and WildAid have raised awareness about the realities of a perceived ... Читать далее...
6. A man walks into a bank and says he wants to borrowA man walks into a bank and says he wants to borrow $200 for six months. The loan officer asks him what kind of collateral he has. The man says ‘I’ve got a Rolls Royce — keep it until the loan is paid off — here are the keys.’ Six months later the man comes ... Читать далее...
7. 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...
8. Loan Forgiveness ProgramsMartin: One hundred eleven days And counting. Georgina: Are you Counting down To something? Martin: I’m counting down to the day when my Student loans will be Discharged. I only took this job because it Qualifies for the Loan forgiveness program. Georgina: But you’ve worked here for over two years already. You mean you’ve been ... Читать далее...
9. Деньги, финансыATM / cash dispenser — банкомат Banknote / bill — банкнота Borrow — занимать Be broke — быть банкротом Budget — бюджет Cash — наличные Cashier — кассир Cheque/ check — чек Coin — монета Currency — валюта Debt — долг Deposit — депозит Donate — дарить, пожертвовать, давать на благотворительность Exchange rate — обменный ... Читать далее...
10. Hero Uncle Wrestles 7 Foot Bull Shark To Save Boy’s Severed ArmOn the 6th of July, 2001, a young boy’s uncle came to the rescue in a way that captured headlines across America. 8-year old Jesse Arbogast, was having his final swim of the day after an enjoyable family trip to Langdon Beach, Florida. It was dusk, the light was slowly fading as the boy played ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы juice dealer[juice dealer] {n.}, {slang} An underworld money lender who chargesexorbitant fees to his clientele and frequently collects payment byphysical force. No matter how broke you are, never go to a juicedealer....
12. Значение идиомы at this rate[at this rate] or [at that rate] {adv. phr.} At a speed like this or that; with progress like this or that. John’s father said that if John kept going at that rate he would never finish cutting the grass. So Johnny has a whole dollar! At this rate he’ll be a millionaire. «Three 100’s ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова borrowBorrow — занимать, брать на время Перевод слова To borrow heavily — влезать в долги to borrow money — занимать деньги to borrow long — взять долгосрочную ссуду They are always Borrowing from us. Они все время берут у нас деньги взаймы. We Borrowed the car. Мы одолжили эту машину. Can I Borrow your pen ... Читать далее...
14. Marine biology researchers have developed a new method«Marine biology researchers have developed a new method to fend off shark attacks. If you are diving and are approached by a shark they recommend that you swim towards it aggressively and punch it in the nose as hard as possible.» «If this doesn’t work, beat the shark with your stump.»...
15. Значение идиомы put out[put out] {v.} 1. To make a flame or light stop burning;extinguish; turn off. Please put the light out when you leave theroom. The firemen put out the blaze. 2. To prepare for thepublic; produce; make. For years he had put out a weeklynewspaper. It is a small restaurant, which puts out an excellentdinner. 3. ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы tight money[tight money] {n. phr.} The opposite of inflation, when money ishard to borrow from the banks. The government decided that tightmoney is the way to bring down inflation....
17. Ex-NBA Star Yao Ming Aims to Wean China Off Ivory and Shark FinsBEIJING — Former NBA all-star center Yao Ming is now dishing out assists to much wilder targets. After retiring from the Houston Rockets in 2011, Yao returned to China and set out to end his homeland’s traditional appetite for endangered and threatened animal products. As an ambassador for international conservation organization WildAid, Yao has campaigned ... Читать далее...
18. Using a PawnshopJamaica: I need To raise some cash right away. I’m thinking of Hocking a few things. You’ve used the Pawnshop down the street before, right? Nolan: Yeah, a few years ago when I lost my job. I needed a Short-term loan to tide me over until I could find a new one. Jamaica: Is the ... Читать далее...
19. Using a PawnshopJamaica: I need To raise some cash right away. I’m thinking of Hocking a few things. You’ve used the Pawnshop down the street before, right? Nolan: Yeah, a few years ago when I lost my job. I needed a Short-term loan to tide me over until I could find a new one. Jamaica: Is the ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова legalLegal — правовой, юридический, законный Перевод слова Legal person — юридическое лицо legal profession — профессия юриста of legal force — имеющий законную силу legal owner — законный владелец What I did was perfectly Legal. То, что я делал, было абсолютно легально. They paid a fortune in Legal fees. Они заплатили уйму денег за судебные ... Читать далее...
21. Joe, the neighborhood chronic borrowerJoe, the neighborhood chronic borrower approached his neighbor, «Ray, may I borrow your axe?» «Not today,» Ray replied, «I have to make soup.» «What kind of excuse it that?!» demanded Joe. «Well,» confessed Ray, «I admit its a lousy excuse. But, if I don’t want to loan you my axe, one excuse is as good ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы money[money] See: COIN MONEY or MINT MONEY, EASY MONEY, FOOL AND HISMONEY ARE SOON PARTED, FOR LOVE OR MONEY, IN THE CHIPS or IN THEMONEY, MADE OF MONEY, MARRY MONEY, PUT ONE’S MONEY ON A SCRATCHEDHORSE, RUN FOR ONE’S MONEY, SEE THE COLOR OF ONE’S MONEY, SPENDINGMONEY or POCKET MONEY....
23. Значение идиомы legal age[legal age] or [lawful age] The age at which a person is allowed todo a certain thing or is held responsible for an action. In moststates the legal age for voting is 27. He could not get a driver’slicense because he was not of lawful age....
24. Значение идиомы I. O. U[I. O. U.] {adj. phr.} I owe you, abbreviated; a promissory note. I had to borrow some money from John and, in order to remind both ofus, I wrote him an I. O. U. note for $250....
25. Значение идиомы borrow trouble[borrow trouble] {v. phr.} To worry for nothing about trouble that may not come; make trouble for yourself needlessly. Don’t borrow trouble by worrying about next year. It’s too far away. You are borrowing trouble if you try to tell John what to do. Compare: ASK FOR, CROSS ONE’S BRIDGES BEFORE ONE COMES TO THEM, ... Читать далее...
26. Being Generous and StingyBritney: I was thinking of Hitting up Jane for a little loan. You know her better than I do. What are the chances she’ll Spot me a couple hundred dollars until next month? Salvador: I think that’s a Pipe dream. I wouldn’t exactly call her a Cheapskate, but she’s not known for her Generosity. Britney: ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы matter of course[matter of course] {n. phr.} Something always done; the usual way;habit; rule. A was a matter of course for John to dress carefullywhen he was meeting his wife. Bank officers ask questions as amatter of course when someone wants to borrow money....
28. Перевод идиомы fat chance, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: fat chance Перевод: очень низкая вероятность; никаких шансов; маловероятно, вряд ли Пример: Fat chance that my friend will let me borrow his car. He never lets me borrow anything. Никаких шансов, что мой друг одолжит мне свою машину. Он никогда мне ничего не одалживает....
29. Значение идиомы stepped up[stepped up] {adj.} Carried on at a faster or more active rate;increased. To fill the increase in orders, the factory had tooperate at a stepped-up rate....
30. Перевод слова rateRate — норма, показатель; ставка, расценка; скорость, темп Перевод слова Crime rate — показатель преступности rate of duty — ставка таможенной пошлины rate of growth — темп роста cut rate — сниженный тариф dependable rate of return — стабильный уровень доходности People work at different Rates. Люди работают в разном темпе. Children learn at different ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод идиомы at any rate, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at any rate Перевод: как бы то ни было, во всяком случае Пример: At any rate, I am not going to a movie tonight. Как бы то ни было, сегодня вечером я в кино не иду....
32. Перевод идиомы as a last resort, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: as a last resort Перевод: в качестве последнего средства, если все остальное не поможет, не сработает Пример: As a last resort we decided to borrow some money to buy the car. В конечном счете, мы решили занять денег, чтобы купить машину....
33. Перевод идиомы second-rate, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: second-rate Перевод: второсортный, не лучшего качества Пример: The performance of the school choir was second-rate and they need more practice to improve. Выступление школьного хора было не самым лучшим, им нужно больше практиковаться....
34. Значение идиомы in arrears[in arrears] {adv. phr.} Late or behind in payment of money or infinishing something. — Usually used of a legal debt or formalobligation. Poor Mr. Brown! He is in arrears on his rent. He isin arrears on the story he promised to write for the magazine....
35. In the War Between Sharks and People, Humans Are Killing ItA spate of shark attacks off Hawaii raises old fears about the predators of the oceans. But humans are much more dangerous. The media have something in common with sharks: feeding frenzies. On Dec. 2, a kayak fisherman died after being bitten by a shark off the Hawaiian island of Maui. It was the 13th ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод идиомы strings attached, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: strings attached Перевод: обязательства, условия Пример: My friend was able to borrow the money for the furniture with no strings attached. Моему другу удалось занять денег на мебель без обязательств. There were several strings attached to the offer. В предложении было несколько условий....
37. Значение идиомы at any rate[at any rate] {adv. phr.} In any case; anyhow. It isn’t much of a car, but at any rate it was not expensive. Compare: AT LEAST, IN ANY CASE....
38. Значение идиомы money to burn[money to burn] {n. phr.}, {informal} Very much money, more than isneeded. Dick’s uncle died and left him money to burn. When Joeis twenty-one he will have money to burn. Jean is looking for ahusband with money to burn. Compare: MADE OF MONEY....
39. Значение идиомы spending money[spending money] or [pocket money] {n.} Money that is given to aperson to spend. When the seniors went to New York City on a trip, each was given $10 in spending money. Father gave John a nickel inpocket money when he went to the store with Mother....
40. Types of Bank AccountsLuiz: Where are you going? Iona: I’m going to the bank to open an account. Luiz: What kind of account: a Savings account, a Checking account, or a CD? Iona: Um, I’m not sure, but I’m sure someone at the bank can help me decide. Luiz: You’ll also need to decide if you want an ... Читать далее...