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1. Значение идиомы pick out [pick out] {v.} 1. To choose. It took Mary a long time to pickout a dress at the store. 2. To see among others; recognize; tellfrom others. We could pick out different places in the city fromthe airplane. We could not pick Bob out in the big crowd. Syn.:MAKE OUT. 3. To find by examining […]...
2. Значение идиомы ride the gravy train [ride the gravy train] {v. phr.} To live a life of plenty andluxury. Those who have a wealthy executive or heir to a fortune fora spouse can ride the gravy train without doing any work....
3. Значение идиомы behind bars [behind bars] {adv. phr.} In jail; in prison. He was a pickpocket and had spent many years behind bars. That boy is always in trouble and will end up behind bars....
4. Перевод слова wealthy Wealthy – богатый Перевод слова To envy a wealthy man – завидовать богатому человеку painting wealthy in details – живопись, богатая деталями come from a wealthy background – родиться в богатой семье She’s hoping to snare a Wealthy husband. Она надеется заполучить богатого мужа. He is a Wealthy entrepreneur. Он состоятельный предприниматель. She is from […]...
5. Значение идиомы parallel bars [parallel bars] {n.} Two horizontal bars the same distance apart, that are a few feet above the floor of a gymnasium. The boysexercised on the parallel bars in the gym....
6. Recommending Someone for a Job Harry: I’ve Put in a good word for you with my boss. He said To stop by the store at 4:00 today and he’ll Interview you for the job. Judy: Okay, I think I can make it around 4:00. Harry: Not around 4:00. You need to be there at 4:00 Sharp, got that? I’m Sticking […]...
7. You tell me! A game warden came upon a duck hunter who had bagged 3 ducks and decided to “enforce the laws pending.” He stopped the hunter, flashed his badge and said, “Looks like you’ve had a pretty good day. Mind if I inspect your kill?” The hunter shrugged and handed the ducks to the warden. The warden […]...
8. A helping hand Harry and his wife are having hard financial times, so they decide that she’ll become a hooker. She’s not quite sure what to do, so Harry says, “Stand in front of that bar and pick up a guy. Tell him that you charge a hundred bucks. If you got a question, I’ll be parked around […]...
9. Перевод слова reputation Reputation – репутация, доброе имя Перевод слова A scientist of world reputation – ученый с мировым именем to live up to one’s reputation – не ронять своего доброго имени doubtful reputation – сомнительная репутация He has an ace-high Reputation. Все относятся к нему с глубоким уважением. His Reputation was badly damaged. Его репутация сильно пострадала. […]...
10. A hunter visited another hunter and was given a tour of his home A hunter visited another hunter and was given a tour of his home. In the den was a stuffed lion. The visiting hunter asked, “When did you bag him?” The host said proudly, “That was three years ago, when I went hunting with my ex-wife.” “What’s he stuffed with,” asked the visiting hunter. “My ex-wife” […]...
11. Значение идиомы see the light [see the light] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand or agree, oftensuddenly; accept another’s explanation or decision. I did notapprove of his action, but he explained his reason and then I saw thelight. Bill wanted Harry to help him, but Harry wasn’t in the mooduntil Bill offered to pay him. Then Harry saw the light. Marythought […]...
12. Значение идиомы make conversation [make conversation] {v. phr.} To talk with someone just so thatthere will be talk. John made conversation with the stranger sothat he would not feel left out. Mary didn’t really mean what shesaid about Joan. She was only making conversation....
13. Значение идиомы in public [in public] {adv. phr.} 1. In a place open to the people; in such away that the public may see, hear, or know; not secretly; openly. Two boys down the street are dancing in public for pennies. Actors are used to appearing in public. The mayor has told hisfriends that he is sick but will […]...
14. Перевод слова hunter Hunter – охотник Перевод слова Hunter after glory – искатель славы curio hunter – охотник за древностями fortune hunter – охотник за богатством The Hunter discharged his gun into the air. Охотник выстрелил в воздух. Loosing off his last arrow, the Hunter prayed that the deer would fall. Выпуская последнюю стрелу, охотник молился о том, […]...
15. Перевод слова smart Smart – сообразительный, толковый; сильный, значительный Перевод слова A smart few – довольно большое число smart punishment – суровое наказание smart person – умный человек You’re looking very Smart. Вы выглядите очень умным. She was Smart to refuse. У нее хватило ума отказать. Poodles are said to be Smart dogs. Как говорят, пудели – умные […]...
16. Перевод слова conversation Conversation – разговор, беседа Перевод слова Conversation classes – занятия по разговорной практике to hold conversation – вести беседу, разговаривать heart-to-heart conversation – разговор по душам Do you remember our Conversation about that new movie? Вы помните наш разговор о новом фильме? We had a Conversation by e-mail. У нас был разговор по электронной почте. […]...
17. Перевод сленгового выражения behind bars, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: behind bars Сленговое выражение: behind bars груб. Перевод: за решеткой, в тюрьме, в заточении Синоним: up the river; in the slammer; under glass Пример: My brother Charlie tried to rob a bank, but the cops caught him and now he’s behind bars. Мой брат Чарли пытался ограбить банк, но полицейские поймали его, и […]...
18. Перевод идиомы pick a fight (with someone) / pick fights (with someone) / pick a quarrel (with someone), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: pick a fight (with someone) / pick fights (with someone) / pick a quarrel (with someone) Перевод: начать ссору, драку с кем-либо (обычно преднамеренно) Пример: The man tried to pick a fight with his old friend. Мужчина пытался поссориться со своим старым другом....
19. Значение идиомы made of money [made of money] {adj. phr.} Very rich; wealthy. Mr. Jones buyshis children everything they want. He must be made of money. Compare:MONEY TO BURN....
20. British cuisine – Британская кухня Although British cuisine is not recognized as a worldwide celebrity like French or Italy cuisine, but it obviously belongs to one of the most refined and special ones. Of course everyone has ever heard of English breakfast and afternoon tea which are an essential part of the Englishmen everyday life. English breakfast can hardly be […]...
21. Значение идиомы strike it rich [strike it rich] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To discover oil, or alarge vein of minerals to be mined, or a buried treasure. The oldprospector panned gold for years before he struck it rich. 2. Tobecome rich or successful suddenly or without expecting to. Everyone wanted to buy one of the new gadgets, and their inventorstruck […]...
22. Значение идиомы pick-me-up [pick-me-up] {n. phr.} Something you take when you feel tired orweak. John stopped at a drugstore for a pick-me-up after workingthree hours overtime. Mary always carried a bar of chocolate inher pocketbook for a pick-me-up....
23. Значение идиомы bone to pick [bone to pick] or [crow to pick] {n. phr.}, {informal} A reason for dispute; something to complain of or argue about. – Often used jokingly. “I have a bone to pick with you,” he said. There was always a crow to pick about which one would shave first in the morning. Compare: BONE OF CONTENTION....
24. Значение идиомы pick one’s way [pick one’s way] {v. phr.} To go ahead carefully in difficult orunfamiliar places; advance with care. After nightfall we droveslowly along, picking our way until we found the right turn. Hepicked his way across the rough and rocky hillside....
25. Значение идиомы lose oneself [lose oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To go wrong; miss your way; becomeunable to find the right direction. Fred lost himself in theconfusion of downtown Boston streets. 2. To conceal yourself; hide. The pick-pocket lost himself in the crowd and escaped the police. 3.To become deeply interested and forget yourself; become absorbed. Sometimes Harry would lose […]...
26. Перевод слова job-hunter Job-hunter – соискатель, ищущий работу Перевод слова We provide Job-hunters with the complete information both about the vacancy and the company. Мы обеспечиваем соискателей исчерпывающей иформацией как о вакансии, так и о компании. Whichever way I look at you, you’re a zero offer Job hunter. В таком виде ты не получишь предложений по работе. Происхождение […]...
27. Значение идиомы pass the hat [pass the hat] {v. phr.} To solicit money; take up collections fora cause. The businessmen’s club frequently passes the hat forcontributions toward scholarships....
28. Значение идиомы pick and choose [pick and choose] {v.} To select with much care; choose in a fussyway; take a long time before choosing. He was never one to pick andchoose. Some people pick and choose to get something perfect, andsome just because they can’t make up their minds....
29. Значение идиомы conversation piece [conversation piece] {n.} Something that interests people and makes them talk about it; something that looks unusual, comical, or strange. Uncle Fred has a glass monkey on top of his piano that he keeps for a conversation piece....
30. Значение идиомы fall by the wayside [fall by the wayside] also [drop by the wayside] {v. phr.} To giveup or fail before the finish. The boys tried to make a 50-milehike, but most of them fell by the wayside. George, Harry, andJohn entered college to become teachers, but Harry and John fell bythe wayside, and only George graduated....
31. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Don’t flatter yourself” Jean Жан What is that noise? Что это за шум? Harry Гарри What noise? Какой шум? Jean Жан I hear a girl saying “Harry, honey. Please pick up the phone, you stud…” Я слышу, как женский голос говорит: “Гарри, дорогой. Подними, пожалуйста, трубку, красавчик…” Harry Гарри Oh! That’s my new cell phone. It must be […]...
32. Значение идиомы filthy rich [filthy rich] {adj. phr.} Extremely rich but without culturalrefinement; nouveau riche. “The Murgatroyds are filthy rich,” Tedcomplained. “They are rolling in money but they never learned how tobehave properly at a dinner table.”...
33. Значение идиомы lay over [lay over] {v.} 1. To put off until later; delay; postpone. Wevoted to lay the question over to our next meeting for decision. 2.To arrive in one place and wait some time before continuing thejourney. We had to lay over in St. Louis for two hours waiting fora plane to Seattle....
34. Smuggling Across Borders Christina: What is the Holdup? There are cars Backed up for half a mile. Harry: I bet the Border patrol is looking for Smugglers. Christina: Do you really think so? I wonder if there could be a Drug mule in one of these cars carrying Illegal drugs. Harry: It might be drugs, but it could […]...
35. Перевод слова pick Pick – ледоруб, кирка; выбирать, собирать Перевод слова To pick a lock – открывать замок отмычкой pick the best – выбирайте самое лучшее to pick grapes – собирать виноград Pick out the dress that you like best. Выбери платье, которое больше всего тебе нравится. Mummy, can you Pick me up? Мамочка, ты можешь меня забрать? […]...
36. Перевод идиомы pick up a trail / pick up a scent, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: pick up a trail / pick up a scent Перевод: учуять след, запах человека или животного, за которым идет погоня Пример: The tracking dogs were easily able to pick up the trail of the criminal. Собаки легко смогли учуять след преступника....
37. Перевод слова rich Rich – богатый, ценный, дорогой Перевод слова Rich gifts – богатые дары rich dresses – дорогие платья rich haul of pilchards – богатый улов сардин to grow rich – разбогатеть I wish I were Rich. Жаль, что я не богат. The sauce was very Rich. Соус был очень насыщенный. He’s obscenely Rich. Он баснословно богат....
38. A bus stops and two Italian men get on A bus stops and two Italian men get on. They seat themselves and engage in animated conversation. The lady sitting behind them ignores their conversation at first, but she listens in horror as one of the men says the following: “Emma come first. Den I come. Two asses, dey come together. I come again. Two […]...
39. There was a gorilla sitting in a tree by a river There was a gorilla sitting in a tree by a river, when a lion came by for a cool drink. The gorilla thought to himself, “How funny would it be to screw the king of the jungle in the ass?” After a moment or two, the gorilla swung into action. He grabbed the lion and […]...
40. Значение идиомы air one’s dirty linen in public [air one’s dirty linen in public] or [wash one’s dirty linen in public] {v. phr.} To talk about your private quarrels or disgraces where others can hear; make public something embarrassing that should be kept secret. Everyone in the school knew that the superintendent and the principal were angry with each other because they aired […]...