Значение идиомы man-about-town

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1. Значение идиомы on the town [on the town] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In or into a townto celebrate; having a good time or enjoying the amusements in a town. When the sailors got off their ship they went out on the town. Compare: PAINT THE TOWN RED....
2. Значение идиомы paint the town red [paint the town red] or [paint the town] {v. phr.}, {slang} To goout to drink and have a good time; celebrate wildly; carouse. Itwas the sailors’ first night ashore; they painted the town red. Compare: ON THE TOWN....
3. Значение идиомы town and gown [town and gown] {n.} The residents of a college town and thestudents and teachers of the college. The senator made a speechattended by both town and gown. There were fights between town andgown....
4. Значение идиомы go to town [go to town] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To do something quickly or withgreat force or energy; work fast or hard. The boys went to town onthe old garage, and had it torn down before Father came home fromwork. While Sally was slowly washing the dishes, she rememberedshe had a date with Pete that evening; then […]...
5. Small Town Charm Alisha: Hey, you’re back from your vacation. Where did you go? New York City? Miami? Ramon: I decided to spend my vacation in Maddieville. Alisha: Where is Maddieville? I’ve never heard of it. Ramon: It’s a small town about a six-hour drive from here. I read about it being a Throwback to the days of […]...
6. Значение идиомы out of town [out of town] {adv. phr.} Having left one’s usual residence orplace of work on a longer trip. “Mr. Smith is out of town untilMonday,” the secretary said. “May I take a message?”...
7. Перевод идиомы paint the town red, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: paint the town red Идиома: paint the town red разг. Перевод: кутить, удариться в загул, отпраздновать по полной программе Пример: We decided to paint the town red after we passed our exams. Мы решили отпраздновать по полной программе, когда сдали экзамены....
8. Перевод слова town Town – город Перевод слова The best people in the town – лучшие люди в городе town clerk – секретарь муниципалитета the contrast between town and country – различие между городом и деревней I walked around Town. Я бродил по центру города. This Town is jinxed. На этом городе лежит проклятие. He tore off into […]...
9. Перевод идиомы night on the town, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: night on the town Перевод: вечер, проведенный в развлечениях, праздновании (в городе) Пример: We went out for a night on the town when we finished the project. Вечером мы отправились развлекаться, когда закончили проект....
10. Перевод идиомы man about town, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: man about town Перевод: светский человек Пример: Andrew’s too much of a man about town to go to a football game. Эндрю слишком уж светский человек, чтобы пойти на футбол....
11. A snow town – Город из снега My name is Vika Vishnjakova and I live in a very small town somewhere behind the Polar circle. I study English at school №6 and I am a student of the 7th form. Very often I spend my summer holidays in summer camps near the Black Sea or the Azov Sea. I like it very […]...
12. My native town (Tomsk) В топике Мой родной город Томск – я рассказываю о древнем и красивом городе, в котором я родился, и который я очень люблю. Томск – студенческий город, в нем много университетов и институтов, много памятников и ярких цветов. У каждого человека есть родной город и неважно, большой он или маленький. I live in Tomsk. It […]...
13. Перевод идиомы go to town (on something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: go to town (on something) Перевод: энергично взяться за дело; делать что-либо быстро, энергично; навалиться, наброситься; расправиться Пример: We went to town last night and finished painting the bedroom. Мы энергично взялись за дело вчера вечером, и закончили красить спальню....
14. Значение идиомы out on the town [out on the town] {adv. phr.} Going from one bar or restaurant tothe next in order to celebrate an event. They all went out on thetown to celebrate his promotion to vice president....
15. Значение идиомы talk of the town [talk of the town] {n. phr.} Something that has become so popularor prominent that everyone is discussing it. Even after threedecades, Picasso’s famous metal statue is still the talk of the townin Chicago....
16. How far to the town A unit of soldiers was marching a long dusty march across the rolling prairie. It was a hot blistering day and the men, longing for water and rest, were impatient to reach the next town. A rancher rode past. “Say, friend”, called out one of the men, “how far is it to the next town?” […]...
17. Two Texan are sitting in a small town bar Two Texan are sitting in a small town bar, where one bragged to the other: “You know, I had me every woman in this town, except my mother and my sister.” “Well,” his buddy replied, “between you and me we got ’em all.”...
18. Impressions of LA I was talking to my new friend Nicole about the differences between New York City and Los Angeles. Nicole just Relocated from New York, where she lived All her life, and I’m a Native of L. A. Dan: So, is L. A. All it’s cracked up to be? Nicole: Well, the Stereotype in the movies […]...
19. Blagoveschensk – My Native Town В топике Благовещенск – мой родной город я делюсь впечатлениями о моем любимом городе. Благовещенск был основан в 1861 году. Сейчас мой город – центр Амурской области, он расположен на правом берегу реки Амур и нам хорошо виден китайский город Хэйхэ. Жители нашего региона могут посещать Китай каждый день, имея лишь заграничный паспорт, и многие […]...
20. Kislovodsk – the town I was born in Hello, everyone. I’m Svetlana Shmal, 36. I’d like to tell you about the town I’ve been born and I’m still living in. Kislovodsk is a small town in size but a big one in its meaning. It is a health resort, famous with its mineral water called “Narzan” and the biggest park in Russia. Our […]...
21. Мой город/ My Native Town На английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Native Town Мой город My name is Ekaterina and I’m thirteen years old. I live in Moscow. It is the capital of Russia and the biggest city of the country. My city is very beautiful. All tourists of our city always want to visit Red Square. The […]...
22. You know you are in a small town You know you’re in a small town….. – when you don’t use turn signals because everybody knows where you’re going. – if you’re born on June 13 and your family receives gifts from the local merchants because you’re the first baby of the year. – if you speak to each dog you pass, by name….. […]...
23. Cities of the USA Among large and famous American cities there are Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York. Washington is the capital of the USA. It is situated on the Potomac River in the District of Columbia. D. Washington chose the place. The city was founded in 1791 and named after the first president. Now […]...
24. A little town had a high birth rate that A little town had a high birth rate that had attracted the attention of the sociologists at the state university. They wrote a grant proposal; got a huge chunk of money; hired a few additional sociologists, anthropologist and a family planning and birth control specialist; moved to town; rented offices; set up their computers; got […]...
25. Значение идиомы mark [mark] See: MAKE ONE’S MARK, TOE THE LINE or TOE THE MARK, UP TOTHE MARK at UP TO PAR, WALK THE CHALK or WALK THE CHALK LINE orWALK THE CHALK MARK, WIDE OF THE MARK....
26. Значение идиомы air shuttle [air shuttle] {n.}, {informal} Air service for regular commuters operating between major cities at not too far a distance, e. g., between Boston and New York City; such flights operate without reservation on a frequent schedule. My dad takes the air shuttle from Boston to New York once a week....
27. Значение идиомы leave one’s mark [leave one’s mark] {v. phr.} To leave an impression upon; influencesomeone. Tolstoy never won the Nobel Prize, but he left his mark onworld literature. See: MAKE ONE’S MARK....
28. Значение идиомы wide of the mark [wide of the mark] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Far from the target orthe thing aimed at. James threw a stone at the cat but it went wideof the mark. 2. Far from the truth; incorrect. You were wide ofthe mark when you said I did it, because Bill did it. Contrast: HITTHE BULL’S-EYE, HIT […]...
29. In a small Southern town there was a nativity scene In a small Southern town there was a nativity scene that indicated great skill and talent in its creation. One small feature bothered me though. The three wise men were wearing firemen’s helmets. Totally unable to come up with a reason or explanation, I left. At a “Quik Stop” on the edge of town, I […]...
30. Meeting an Out of Town Friend Lucy: Hey Jeff, Have you met my friend? Jeff: No, I don’t think I have. Lucy: Well, this is my Oldest and best friend, Marlene. She’s visiting From out of town. Jeff: Hi, I’m Jeff. Marlene: Hi, iT’s nice meeting you. Jeff: How long do you plan to be in town? Marlene: I’m here for […]...
31. Значение идиомы skid row [skid row] {n.} The poor part of a city where men live who have nojobs and drink too much liquor. That man was once rich, but hedrank and gambled too much, and ended his life living on skid row. The Bowery is New York City’s skid row....
32. Значение идиомы stick-in-the-mud [stick-in-the-mud] {n.}, {informal} An overcareful person; someonewho is old-fashioned and fights change. Mabel said her mother was areal stick-in-the-mud to make a rule that she must be home by 10o’clock on weeknights and 11:30 Saturdays. Mr. Thomas is astick-in-the-mud who plows with mules; he won’t buy a tractor....
33. Значение идиомы hot number [hot number] {n.}, {slang} A person or thing noticed as newer, better, or more popular than others. The boys and girls thoughtthat song was a hot number. The new car that Bob is driving is areal hot number. John invented a new can opener that was a hotnumber in the stores....
34. Two Kentucky hillbillies happened to meet in town Two Kentucky hillbillies happened to meet in town. “How’re thangs with y’all, Pete?” one asked. “Not bad atall,” Pete replied. “My old woman ain’t talkin’ to me thiseyer week…and I ain’t in no mood to interrupt her.”...
35. Значение идиомы road test [road test] {n.} 1. A test to see if you can drive a car. Jimtook the road test and got his driver’s license last week. 2. A testto see if a car works all right on the road. Most new cars aregiven road tests before they are put on the market. After herepaired the car, […]...
36. The Big Game On my way home from class, I Ran into Cara, a Schoolmate that I have not seen in a few months. I stopped to say hi to her. Mark: Hey Cara! How’s everything? Long time no see. Cara: Yeah! It’s been a while. I’m doing alright. What about you? Mark: Great! I’m excited about the […]...
37. Значение идиомы cow college [cow college] {n.}, {slang} 1. An agricultural college; a school where farming is studied. A new, bigger kind of apple is being grown at the cow college. 2. A new or rural college not thought to be as good as older or city colleges. John wanted to go to a big college in New York […]...
38. Значение идиомы pillar of society [pillar of society] {n. phr.} A leading figure who contributes tothe support and the well-being of his Her society; a person ofirreproachable character. Mrs. Brown, the director of our classicalsymphony fund, is a true pillar of society....
39. Значение идиомы mark off [mark off] {v. phr.} Mark with lines; lay out in sections. Thefield will be marked off in accordance with the special track eventsthat will take place tomorrow....
40. Back in the turn of the century in a mining town Back in the turn of the century in a mining town out west, a woman walked into a saloon. Suddenly she realised that she was not in the general store so she started to turn around and leave. As she was doing this, a drunk cowboy seated at the bar noticed her and said to […]...