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1. Значение идиомы poke around[poke around] or [poke about] {v.} 1. To search about; look intoand under things. The detective poked around in the missing man’soffice. 2. To move slowly or aimlessly; do little things. Hedidn’t feel well, and poked around the house....
2. Значение идиомы laugh up one’s sleeve[laugh up one’s sleeve] or [laugh in one’s sleeve] or [laugh inone’s beard] To be amused but not show it; hide your laughter. Hewas laughing up his sleeve when Joe answered the phone because he knewthe call would he a joke....
3. Перевод слова pupilPupil — зрачок; ученик Перевод слова Entrance pupil — входной зрачок exit pupil — выходной зрачок pupil teacher — студент-практикант pupil in attendance — присутствующий (на занятиях) ученик As a girl she has been a model Pupil. В детстве она была примерной ученицей. About 20 Pupils study music here. Около 20 учеников, здесь изучают музыку. ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы hats off to[hats off to] or [one’s hat is off to] {truncated phr.}, {informal}Used to recognize and praise a job well-done. Hats off to anyonewho runs the twenty-six mile race. My hat is off to the chef whocreated this delicious meal. Compare: TAKE OFF ONE’S HAT TO....
5. Перевод слова laughLaugh — смеяться Перевод слова To laugh at a joke — посмеяться над анекдотом to laugh a reply — ответить смеясь infectious laugh — заразительный смех sardonic laugh — сардонический смех He gave a loud Laugh. Он громко рассмеялся. What are you Laughing about? Над чем вы смеетесь? He Laughed a reply. Он ответил со ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод идиомы poke / stick one’s nose into something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: poke / stick one’s nose into something Идиома: poke / stick one’s nose into something разг. Перевод: совать свой нос в чужие дела; соваться, куда не следует Пример: I wish that my neighbor would not always poke her nose into my business. Я бы хотел, чтобы моя соседка не совалась постоянно в мои дела....
7. Значение идиомы hot one[hot one] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} Something out of the ordinary;something exceptional, such as a joke, a person whether in terms oflooks or intelligence. Joe’s joke sure was a hot one. Sue is ahot one, isn’t she?...
8. Значение идиомы pig in a poke[pig in a poke] {n. phr.} An unseen bargain; something accepted orbought without looking at it carefully. Buying land by mail isbuying a pig in a poke: sometimes the land turns out to be underwater....
9. Значение идиомы laugh on the wrong side of one’s mouth[laugh on the wrong side of one’s mouth] or [laugh on the otherside of one’s mouth] or [laugh out of the other side of one’s mouth]{v. phr.}, {informal} To be made sorry; to feel annoyance ordisappointment; cry. Paul boasted that he was a good skater, butafter he fell, he laughed out of the other side ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы laugh one’s head off[laugh one’s head off] {v. phr.}, {informal} To laugh very hard; beunable to stop laughing. Paul’s stories are so wildly funny that Ilaugh my head off whenever he starts telling one of them....
11. Значение идиомы take a punch at[take a punch at] or [take a poke at] or [take a sock at] {v. phr.}To try to hit with the fist; swing or strike at; attack withthe fists. Bob was very angry and suddenly he took a punch atFred. Johnny knocked my hat off, so I took a poke at him. Ifelt like taking ... Читать далее...
12. 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....
13. Значение идиомы laugh off[laugh off] {v.} To dismiss with a laugh as not important or notserious; not take seriously. He had a bad fall while ice skatingbut he laughed it off. You can’t laugh off a ticket for speeding. Compare: MAKE LIGHT OF....
14. Значение идиомы take it[take it] {v. phr.} 1. To get an idea or impression; understandfrom what is said or done. — Usually used with «I». I take it fromyour silence that you don’t want to go. 2. {informal} To beartrouble, hard work, criticism; not give up or weaken. Henry couldcriticize and tease other boys, but he couldn’t take ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы buy a pig in a poke, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: buy a pig in a poke Перевод: покупать не глядя; купить кота в мешке Пример: It is like buying a pig in a poke if you buy that car without first inspecting it. Если ты купишь эту машину, не проверив ее сначала, это будет как купить кота в мешке....
16. Значение идиомы have the last laugh[have the last laugh] or [get the last laugh] {v. phr.} To makesomeone seem foolish for having laughed at you. Other schoolslaughed at us when our little team entered the state championship, butwe had the last laugh when we won it. Compare: HE LAUGHS BEST WHOLAUGHS LAST, TURN THE TABLES....
17. Значение идиомы what have you[what have you] or [what not] {n. phr.}, {informal} Whatever youlike or want; anything else like that. The store sells big ones, small ones, medium ones, or what have you. We found suits, coats, hats and what not in the closet. Syn.: AND SO FORTH....
18. President Carter’s jokeIn an interview with David Letterman, Carter passed along an anecdote of a translation problem in Japan. Carter was speaking at a business lunch in Tokyo, where he decided to open his speech with a brief joke. He told the joke, then waited for the translator to announce the Japanese version. Even though the story ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы ten gallon hat[ten gallon hat] {n.}, {informal} A tall felt hat with a wide, rolled brim worn by men in the western part of the U. S. Men fromthe southwest usually wear ten gallon hats....
20. Значение идиомы nose about[nose about] or [nose around] {v. phr.}, {informal} To look forsomething kept private or secret; poke about; explore; inquire; pry. In Grandmother’s attic, Sally spent a while nosing about in the oldfamily pictures. The detective was nosing around in the crowdlooking for pickpockets....
21. Three nurses all decided to play a joke on the doctorThree nurses all decided to play a joke on the doctor they worked for. Later in the day, they all got together on break and discussed what they had done to the doctor. The first nurse said, «I put cotton in his stethoscope so he couldn’t hear. The second nurse said, «Well, I did worse ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы have the laugh on[have the laugh on] {v. phr.} To emerge as the victor. We weretrying to fool Paul by setting him up with a blind date who wasreportedly unattractive, but he had the laugh on us when this girlturned out to be beautiful....
23. Перевод слова jokeJoke — шутка, анекдот Перевод слова In joke — в шутку, шутя standing joke — неистощимый объект для шуток blue joke — пошлая шутка a corny joke — старая шутка, шутка «с бородой» It was only a Joke. Это была всего лишь шутка. The Joke was on him. Это он остался в дураках. She loves ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы keep after[keep after] {v.}, {informal} To speak to about somethingagain and again; remind over and over again. Some pupils will dosloppy work unless the teacher keeps after them to write neatly. Sue’s mother had to keep after her to clean her bedroom....
25. Cмех — день улыбки — Humour changes the attitudeI think it will be reasonable to start this essay with the following question: «Do you know what the World Smile Day is?» This little holiday is well known all over the world thanks to Harvey Ball from Worcester, Massachusetts because he created the smiley face in 1963. And that image became the most recognizable ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы take a joke[take a joke] {v. phr.} Accept in good spirit some derisiondirected at oneself. My brother has a good sense of humor whenteasing others, but he cannot take a joke on himself....
27. Small Talk at a Business LunchJames: Hello, are you Muriel Douglas? Muriel: Yes, and You must be James. It’s nice to meet you At long last. James: Yes, you too. Thanks for agreeing to meet with us about the new account. My Associate, Susan Kim, Should be here any minute. Would you like something to drink while we’re waiting? Muriel: ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы for keeps[for keeps] {adv. phr.} 1. For the winner to keep. They playedmarbles for keeps. 2. {informal} For always; forever, He left townfor keeps. Syn.: FOR GOOD. 3. Seriously, not just for fun. This isnot a joke, it’s for keeps. — Often used in the phrase «play forkeeps». The policeman knew that the robber was trying ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод идиомы able to take a joke, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: able to take a joke Перевод: уметь давать другим смеяться и шутить над собой; не обижаться на шутки других Пример: Our boss is not able to take a joke. We must be careful what we say to him. Наш начальник не понимает шуток. Нужно подбирать слова, когда разговариваешь с ним....
30. Значение идиомы rub it in[rub it in] {v. phr.}, {slang} To remind a person again and againof an error or short-coming; tease; nag. Jerry was already unhappybecause he fumbled the ball, but his teammates kept rubbing it in. I know my black eye looks funny. You don’t need to rub it in....
31. Перевод идиомы no joke, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: no joke Перевод: серьезное дело Пример: The mistake with the meeting time was no joke. It caused many of us very serious problems. Ошибка со временем проведения собрания была очень серьезной оплошностью. Она причинила много больших неприятностей всем нам....
32. Значение идиомы go for[go for] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To try to get; aim for; try for. Our team is going for the championship in the game tonight. Thedog went for Bob’s leg. 2. To favor; support; like. Little Susiereally goes for ice cream. Bob goes for Jane in a big way. 3. Toattack; begin to fight or ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы hot under the collar[hot under the collar] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Angry. Mary getshot under the collar if you joke about women drivers. Tom got hotunder the collar when his teacher punished him....
34. Значение идиомы fall flat[fall flat] {v.}, {informal} To be a failure; fail. The partyfell flat because of the rain. His joke fell flat because no oneunderstood it....
35. Being Reprimanded at WorkTania: What time is your meeting with Ted? James: It’s at 3:00. Why? Tania: You don’t seem worried. If I were being Accused of Misconduct and Up for disciplinary action, I’d be On edge. James: It was a Minor offense. I’m sure I’ll just get a Slap on the wrist. Tania: I heard about it ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы off feed[off feed] or [off one’s feed] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not feelingwell; lacking in vitality; droopy; moody. Mary was worried; hercanary was off feed. Jerry seemed to be off his feed; he did notjoke and laugh with the others....
37. Значение идиомы shoot the works[shoot the works] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To spare no expense oreffort; get or give everything. Billy shot the works when he boughthis bicycle; he got a bell, a light, a basket, and chrome trimmings onit, too. The Greens shot the works on their daughter’s weddingreception. 2. To go the limit; take a risk. The ... Читать далее...
38. Перевод идиомы inside joke, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: inside joke Перевод: шутка, известная только ограниченному кругу лиц (внутри какой-либо компании, среди друзей, и т. п.) Пример: That must be an inside joke, because it’s not funny at all. Это, должно быть, какая-то местная шутка, потому что мне совсем не смешно....
39. Значение идиомы have rocks in one’s head[have rocks in one’s head] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be stupid; nothave good judgment. When Mr. James quit his good job with the coalcompany to begin teaching school, some people thought he had rocks inhis head....
40. Значение идиомы chip in[chip in] or [kick in] {v.}, {informal} To give together with others, contribute. The pupils chipped in a dime apiece for the teacher’s Christmas present. All the neighbors kicked in to help after the fire. Lee chipped in ten points in the basketball game. Joe didn’t say much but chipped in a few words....