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1. Значение идиомы spoil for [spoil for] {v. phr.} To want something very badly; be belligerentor pugnacious about something. After a few drinks it becameembarrassingly evident that Hal was spoiling for a fight. Compare:HANKER AFTER, LUST FOR....
2. Значение идиомы come down hard on [come down hard on] {v.}, {informal} 1. To scold or punish strongly. The principal came down hard on the boys for breaking the window. 2. To oppose strongly. The minister in his sermon came down hard on drinking....
3. Значение идиомы say the word [say the word] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say or show that you wantsomething or agree to something; show a wish, willingness, orreadiness; give a sign; say yes; say so. Just say the word and Iwill lend you the money. I will do anything you want; just say theword. If you get tired of those pictures, […]...
4. The Importance Of Correct Punctuation The Importance Of “Correct Punctuation” Dear John: I want a man who knows what love is all about. You are generous, kind, thoughtful. People who are not like you admit to being useless and inferior. You have ruined me for other men. I yearn for you. I have no feelings whatsoever when we’re apart. I […]...
5. Значение идиомы tear into [tear into] {v. phr.} To attack vigorously, physically or verbally. The anxious buyers tore into the wedding gowns on sale at thefamous department store. See: RIP INTO....
6. Значение идиомы do-or-die [do-or-die] {adj.} Strongly decided, very eager and determined. With a real do-or-die spirit the team scored two touchdowns in the last five minutes of the game. The other army was larger but our men showed a do-or-die determination and won the battle....
7. 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....
8. Значение идиомы lace into [lace into] or [tie into] {v.}, {informal} To attack physically orwith words; begin to hit or criticize. The boxer laced into hisopponent. The critics laced into the new movie. Syn.: LAY INTO, RIP INTO. Compare: GIVE IT TO....
9. Значение идиомы cry out [cry out] {v.} 1. To call out loudly; shout; scream. The woman in the water cried out “Help!” 2. To complain loudly; protest strongly. – Used with “against”. Many people are crying out against the new rule....
10. Значение идиомы gang up on [gang up on] or [gang up against] {v. phr.}, {informal} To jointlyattack someone, either physically or verbally; take sides in a groupagainst an individual. The class bully was stronger than all theother boys, so they had to gang up on him to put him in his place. Compare: LINE UP....
11. Значение идиомы hot and heavy [hot and heavy] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Strongly; vigorously;emphatically. Fred got it hot and heavy when his wife found out howmuch he had lost at cards. The partners had a hot and heavyargument before deciding to enlarge their store....
12. Значение идиомы not to give one the time of day [not to give one the time of day] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} Todislike someone strongly enough so as to totally ignore him. Suewouldn’t give Helen the time of day....
13. Значение идиомы worked up [worked up] also [wrought up] {adj.}, {literary} Feeling strongly;excited; angry; worried. Mary was all worked up about the exam. John got worked up when they blamed him for losing the game. Compare: ON EDGE....
14. Значение идиомы catch at [catch at] {v.} 1. To try to catch suddenly; grab for. The boy on the merry-go-round caught at the brass ring, but did not get it. 2. To seize quickly; accept mentally or physically. The hungry man caught at the sandwich and began to eat. Joe caught at Bill’s offer to help....
15. Значение идиомы battle of nerves [battle of nerves] {n. phr.} A contest of wills during which the parties do not fight physically but try to wear each other out. It has been a regular battle of nerves to get the new program accepted at the local state university. See: WAR OF NERVES....
16. Значение идиомы come on strong [come on strong] {v. phr.}, {slang} To overwhelm a weaker person with excessively strong language, personality, or mannerisms; to insist extremely strongly and claim something with unusual vigor. Joe came on very strong last night about the War in Indochina; most of us felt embarrassed....
17. Значение идиомы mean business [mean business] {v. phr.}, {informal} To decide strongly to do whatyou plan to do; really mean it; be serious. The boss said he wouldfire us if we didn’t work harder and he means business. When shewent to college to study, she meant business. He just liked thecompany of the other girls he dated, but this […]...
18. Значение идиомы rough up [rough up] {v.} To attack or hurt physically; treat roughly; beat. Three boys were sent home for a week because they roughed up aplayer on the visiting team. While Pete was walking in a strangepart of town some boys roughed him up and told him to stay out oftheir territory....
19. Значение идиомы death on [death on] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Very successful in meeting or dealing with. Joe is death on fast balls. He usually knocks them out of the park. 2. Disliking or strongly against; very strict about. The new teacher is death on students who come late to class. The twins’ grandmother is death on smoking....
20. Значение идиомы hard as nails [hard as nails] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not flabby or soft;physically very fit; tough and strong. After a summer of work inthe country, Jack was as hard as nails, without a pound of extraweight. 2. Not gentle or mild; rough; stern. Johnny works for aboss who is as hard as nails and scolds Johnny roughly […]...
21. Значение идиомы stand up [stand up] {v.} 1. To rise to a standing position; get up on yourfeet. A gentleman stands up when a lady enters a room. 2. To bestrong enough to use hard or for a long time. A rocket must bebuilt strongly to stand up under the blast-off. The old car hasalready stood up for twenty […]...
22. A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat was very small. The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale. Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a […]...
23. Значение идиомы let off steam [let off steam] or [blow off steam] {v. phr.} 1. To let or makesteam escape; send out steam. The janitor let off some steambecause the pressure was too high. 2. {informal} To get rid ofphysical energy or strong feeling through activity; talk or be veryactive physically after forced quiet. After the long ride on thebus, […]...
24. Describing Speed and Pace Chiu: Come on, Slowpoke, Hurry up! We’ll never get to the top of the hill if you don’t Get a move on. Sarah: There’s no way you’re going to get me to move at Breakneck speed. I’ve gone up at least 500 steps already, and my legs are about to fall off. Tell me again […]...
25. After working together for a while After working together for a while, Dick and Jane’s office romance blossomed, and they really developed the hots for each other. One day, they seize the opportunity to sneak into a supply closet to consummate their lust. Dick finds Jane very tight, and difficult to enter, but finally succeeds. When they are finished, Dick says […]...
26. Seventy year old George went for his annual physical Seventy year old George went for his annual physical. All of his tests came back with great results. Dr. Smith said, “George everything looks great physically. How are you doing mentally, emotionally and are you at peace with your self and have a good relationship with God?” George replied, “God and me are tight. We […]...
27. While out one morning in the park, a jogger found a brand new While out one morning in the park, a jogger found a brand new tennis ball. Seeing no one around that it might belong to, he slipped it into the pocket of his shorts. Later, on his way home, he stopped at the pedestrian crossing, waiting for the lights to change. A girl standing next to […]...
28. Jewish fly A man goes into a bar and sits down to have a drink….he notices that at the other end of the bar is the most attractive woman he has ever seen….he is immediately lust-struck and decides that he must have her….He leans over to the bartender and asks if the bartender has any Spanish-fly in […]...
29. Перевод слова recommend Recommend – советовать, рекомендовать Перевод слова To recommend strongly – настоятельно рекомендовать highly recommend – давать отличную рекомендацию; строго рекомендовать recommend for – выдвигать на должность He Recommended waiting. Он посоветовал подождать. Your behaviour will not Recommend you. Твоим поведением не стоит гордиться. I Recommend you to buy this book. Рекомендую вам приобрести эту книгу....
30. Перевод слова react React – реагировать, влиять, воздействовать Перевод слова To react upon each other – взаимодействовать to react a load – воспринимать нагрузку to react strongly – бурно, эмоционально реагировать How do you React to this modern artist’s paintings? Как вы воспринимаете картины этого современного художника? The hydrogen and the oxygen React. Водород и кислород реагируют друг […]...
31. Перевод слова unfit Unfit – негодный, неподходящий Перевод слова A house unfit to live in – дом, непригодный для жилья to become unfit for use – приходить в негодность physically unfit – имеющий физические недостатки The meat was declared Unfit for human consumption. Мясо было объявленo непригодным для потребления человеком. She is an Unfit mother. Она никудышная мать. […]...
32. Three couples wanted to join a church Three couples, an elderly couple, a middle aged couple and a young newlywed couple wanted to join a church. The pastor says, “We have special requirements for new parishioners. You must abstain from having sex for two weeks.” The couples agreed and came back at the end of two weeks. The pastor goes to the […]...
33. Перевод слова meaningless Meaningless – бессмысленный, незначительный Перевод слова Meaningless data – незначащие данные be meaningless for – не иметь смысла поскольку это касается be meaningless – не иметь смысла meaningless order – бессмысленная команда physically meaningless – не имеющий физического смысла Her life felt empty and Meaningless. Ее жизнь казалась пустой и бессмысленной. We have been deluded […]...
34. Перевод слова resist Resist – сопротивляться Перевод слова To resist an impulse – противостоять влечению to resist pressure – противостоять давлению to resist physically – оказать физическое сопротивление She can never Resist buying new shoes. Она никогда не могла устоять перед возможностью купить новые туфли. I just can’t Resist chocolate. Я просто не могу устоять перед шоколадом. These […]...
35. Healthy Food В топике Здоровое питание рассматриваются основные принципы правильного питания. Приводится перечень “вредных” продуктов, от которых лучше отказаться. Топик ссылается на исследования влияния удобрений, применяемых при выращивании овощей и фруктов, а также ГМО продуктов на здоровье человека. Очень важно ограничить употребление вредных насыщенных жиров, сократить до минимума употребление соли и сахара и включить в рацион побольше […]...
36. A husband and wife were out playing golf A husband and wife were out playing golf. They tee off and one drive goes to the right and one drive goes to the left. The wife finds her ball in a patch of buttercups. She grabs a club and takes a mighty swing at the ball. She hits a beautiful second shot, but in […]...
37. Leisure Time Activities&nbsp Some people say that it is very important for everybody to have a hobby. Others do nothing but watch TV or listen to music in their free time. Our lives would be hard without rest and recreation. People have quite different ideas of how to spend their free time. For some of them the only […]...
38. War-Related Disabilities Elena: How do you like your new job at the Veteran’s Hospital? Wieland: I like it a lot. It’s really Rewarding. Elena: What do you do there, exactly? Wieland: My job is to help Returning vets who have been Physically injured Adjust to living with their Medical disabilities. Elena: You mean people who have lost […]...
39. Limiting Free Speech Toshi: You can’t go outside looking like that! What are you thinking? Celeste: I’m Exercising my Right of free speech. I’ve put on these clothes and painted my body this way to protest the treatment of women. I want to send a message. Toshi: You’re crazy if you think people are going To take you […]...
40. Sport it`s life Топик Спорт – это жизнь рассказывает, что занятия спортом необходимы и полезны для здоровья. Все люди это понимают, но одни, действительно, активно занимаются спортом, а другие – пассивно, т. е. предпочитают посидеть перед телевизором, обсуждая игру спортсменов. Sports play an important part in our life as our state of health depends on it. It’s popular […]...