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1. Значение идиомы string along[string along] {v.}, {informal} 1. To deceive; fool; lead ondishonestly. Mary was stringing John along for years but she didn’tmean to marry him. George told the new boy that he must alwayscall the teacher «Sir,» but the new boy soon saw that George wasstringing him along. Compare: ON A STRING. 2. To follow someone’sleadership; join ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы step up[step up] {v.} 1. To go from a lower to a higher place. Johnstepped up onto the platform and began to speak. 2. To come towardsor near; approach. The sergeant called for volunteers and PrivateJones stepped up to volunteer. John waited until the teacher hadfinished speaking to Mary, and then he stepped up. 3. To ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы turn to[turn to] {v.} To begin working with much energy. All the boysturned to and cleaned the cabin in a few minutes. Mary turned toand studied for the test. Syn.: FALL TO....
4. Business is businessA young Jewish boy starts attending public school in a small town. The teacher of the one-room school decides to use her position to try to influence the new student. She asks the class, «Who was the greatest man that ever lived?» A girl raises her hand and says, «I think George Washington was the ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы get to[get to] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To begin by chance; begin to. — Used with a verbal noun or an infinitive. George meant to save hisdollar, but he got to thinking how good an ice cream cone would taste, and he spent it. On a rainy day, Sally got to looking around inthe attic and ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы take advantage of[take advantage of] {v. phr.} 1. To make good use of. The cattook advantage of the high grass to creep up on the bird. Jeantook advantage of the lunch hour to finish her homework. 2. To treat unfairly for your own gain or help; make unfair use of. He took advantage of his friend’s kindness. ... Читать далее...
7. 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...
8. Значение идиомы have it in for[have it in for] {v. phr.}, {informal} To wish or mean to harm;have a bitter feeling against. George has it in for Bob because Bobtold the teacher that George cheated in the examination. AfterJohn beat Ted in a fight, Ted always had it in for John....
9. Outsiders Moving InLeti: I am Sick and tired of people coming from the big cities into our small town and Buying up all of the houses and Acting like they own the place. George: This is a Dying town and it needs Fresh blood. I don’t hear the business owners complaining about the new Infusion of money ... Читать далее...
10. The homework scheduleHere is an explanation of the school homework policy for the average student. Students should not spend more than ninety minutes per night. This time should be budgeted in the following manner if the student desires to achieve moderate to good grades in his/her classes. 15 minutes looking for assignment. 11 minutes calling a friend ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы to advantage[to advantage] {adv. phr.} So as to bring out the good qualitiesof; favorably; in a flattering way. The jeweler’s window showed thediamonds to advantage. The green dress showed up to advantage withher red hair....
12. Значение идиомы touch up[touch up] {v.} 1. To paint over I wantto touch up that scratch on the fender. The woodwork is done, butthere are a few places he has to touch up. 2. To improve with smalladditions or changes. He touched up the photographic negative tomake a sharper print. It’s a good speech, but it needs a ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы at the drop of a hat[at the drop of a hat] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Without waiting; immediately; promptly. If you need a babysitter quickly, call Mary, because she can come at the drop of a hat. Compare: ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT. 2. Whenever you have a chance; with very little cause or urging. At the drop of ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы all the way[all the way] or [the whole way] {adv. phr.} 1. From start to finish during the whole distance or time. Jack climbed all the way to the top of the tree. Joe has played the whole way in the football game and it’s almost over. 2. In complete agreement; with complete willingness to satisfy. — ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы plan on[plan on] {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. — Used with averbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish myhomework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about;expect. I’m hoping to ... Читать далее...
16. Chemistry song 01The Chemistry Teacher’s Coming to Town You better not weigh You better not heat You better not react I’m telling you now The Chemistry Teacher’s coming to town. He’s collecting data He’s checking it twice He’s gonna find out The heat of melting ice The Chemistry Teacher’s coming to town. He sees you when you’re ... Читать далее...
17. Expands up to six times its sizeMr. Baldwin, the biology teacher called on Mary, «Can you tell me the part of the body that, under the right conditions, expands to six times it’s normal size, and state the conditions.» Mary gasped and said in a huff, «Why, Mr. Baldwin! That is an inappropriate question and my parents are going to hear ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы grease the wheels[grease the wheels] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do something or act tomake something go smoothly or happen in the way that is wanted. Mr. Davis asked a friend to grease the wheels so he could borrow moneyfrom the bank. William’s father tried to grease the wheels for himto get a new job....
19. Значение идиомы self-made[self-made] {adj.} Having achieved wealth, fame, and success onone’s own without outside help. John D. Rockefeller is one of themost famous self-made men in America....
20. A word playA teacher asked her students to use the word «fascinate» in a sentence. Mary said, «My family went to the New York City Zoo, and we saw all the animals. It was fascinating.» The teacher said, «That was good, but I wanted the word «‘fascinate.'» Sally raised her hand. She said, «My family went to ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы kind of[kind of] or [sort of] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Almost but notquite; rather. A guinea pig looks kind of like a rabbit, but it hasshort ears. Bob was kind of tired when he finished the job. The teacher sort of frowned but then smiled. Mary wouldn’t tellwhat she wanted to be when she grew up; it ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы fighting chance[fighting chance] {n. phr.} A chance that necessitates struggle andcourage; a slim chance. The doctor told the family that Jack had afighting chance to recover. Our business lost a lot of money, butwe have a fighting chance to stage a comeback....
23. A little boy was excited about his first day at schoolA little boy was excited about his first day at school. So excited in fact, that only a few minutes after class started, he realized that he desperately needed to go to the bathroom. So he raised his hand politely to ask if he could be excused. Of course the teacher said yes, but asked ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы have on[have on] {v.} 1. To be dressed in; wear. Mary had on her newdress. 2. To have planned; have an appointment; plan todo. Harry has a big weekend on. I’m sorry I can’t attend yourparty, but I have a meeting on for that night. 3. See: HAVE NOTHINGON, HAVE SOMETHING ON....
25. Значение идиомы steal one’s thunder[steal one’s thunder] {v. phr.} To do or say something, intentionally or not, that another person has planned to say or do. Fred intended to nominate Bill for president, but John got up firstand stole Fred’s thunder. Mary was going to sing «Oh! Susanna,»but Ellen did it first and Mary said Ellen had stolen her ... Читать далее...
26. Learning Self-DefenseTeacher: Welcome, everybody, to this Self-defense class. Today, you’ll learn how To size up a situation and how to tell the difference between a Harmless situation and a Threatening one. You’ll also begin to learn some Hand-to-hand combat moves To defend yourselves. Amy: Oh, good. I can’t wait to learn some Martial arts so I ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы polish the apple[polish the apple] {v. phr.}, {slang} To try to make someone likeyou; to try to win favor by flattery. Mary polished the apple atwork because she wanted a day off. Susan is the teacher’s petbecause she always polishes the apple. — [apple polisher] {n.},{slang} A person who is nice to the one in charge in ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы weigh on[weigh on] or [weigh upon] {v.} 1. To be a weight or pressure on;be heavy on. The pack weighed heavily on the soldier’s back. 2. Tomake sad or worried; trouble; disturb; upset. Sadness weighed onMary’s heart when her kitten died. John’s wrongdoing weighed uponhis conscience. The teacher’s advice weighed upon Tom’s mind. 3.To be a ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод слова advantageAdvantage — преимущество Перевод слова Unfair advantage — незаслуженное преимущество offer advantage — обеспечить преимущество competitive advantage — конкурентное преимущество The big Advantage of this system is that it is fast. Большое преимущество этой системы в том, что она быстрая. Our team had the Advantage of experience. У нашей команды было преимущество, так как у ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы cut in[cut in] {v.} 1. To force your way into a place between others in a line of cars, people, etc.; push in. After passing several cars, Fred cut in too soon and nearly caused an accident. — Often used with «on». A car passed Jean and cut in on her too close; she had to ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы to pieces[to pieces] {adv. phr.} 1. Into broken pieces or fragments;destroyed. The cannon shot the town to pieces. The vase fell topieces in Mary’s hand. 2. {informal} So as not to work; into a stateof not operating. After 100,000 miles the car went to pieces. When Mary heard of her mother’s death, she went to pieces. ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы make no bones[make no bones] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To have no doubts; not toworry about right or wrong; not to be against. — Used with «about». Bill makes no bones about telling a lie to escape punishment. Theboss made no bones about hiring extra help for the holidays. 2. Tomake no secret; not keep from talking; ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы save face[save face] {v. phr.} To save your good reputation, popularity, ordignity when something has happened or may happen to hurt you; hidesomething that may cause you shame. The policeman was caughtaccepting a bribe; he tried to save face by claiming it was money owedto him. Bill would not play in the game because he knew ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы out of[out of] {prep.} 1a. From the inside to the outside of. Johntook the apple out of the bag. Get out of the car! The teacherhas gone out of town. 1b. In a place away from. No, you can’t seeMr. Jones; he is out of the office today. Our house is ten milesout of town. 2. ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы ghost of a[ghost of a] Least trace of; slightest resemblance to; smallest biteven of; a very little. Usually used with «chance» or «idea» innegative sentences, or with «smile». There wasn’t a ghost of achance that Jack would win. We didn’t have the ghost of an ideawhere to look for John. The teacher scolded Harold for drawing afunny ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы chance on[chance on] also [chance upon] {v.} To happen to find or meet; find or meet by accident. On our vacation we chanced upon an interesting antique store. Mary dropped her ring in the yard, and Mother chanced on it as she was raking. Syn.: HAPPEN ON. Compare: RUN INTO....
37. Значение идиомы figure out[figure out] {v.} 1. To find an answer by thinking about ; solve. Tom couldn’t figure out the lastproblem on the arithmetic test. Sam couldn’t figure out how toprint a program until the teacher showed him how. Mary couldn’tfigure out why her cake tasted so funny until she found salt mixed inthe sugar bag. Compare: ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы find out[find out] {v.} 1. To learn or discover One morning the baby found out for the first time that shecould walk. I don’t know how this car works, but I’ll soon findout. He watched the birds to find out where they go. Mary wasangry when Jane found out her secret. 2. To get facts; to ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы cross up[cross up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To block or upset; throw into confusion or disorder. We were going to catch him at the gate, but he crossed us up by going in the back way. Father crossed up the surprise party we had planned for him by not getting back in time. 2. To deceive or ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы get the jump on[get the jump on] or [have the jump on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To getahead of; start before ; have an advantage over. Don’t letthe other boys get the jump on you at the beginning of the race. Our team got the jump on their rivals in the first minutes of play, and held the lead ... Читать далее...