Значение идиомы master key

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1. Перевод слова masterMaster — мастер; хозяин, господин Перевод слова Master of a shop — хозяин мастерской master and man — господин и слуга master of satire — мастер сатиры master of English — знаток английского языка He had learned to Master his fear of heights. Он научился контролировать свой страх высоты. He is a Master liar. Он ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы master copy[master copy] {n.} 1. A perfect text to which all copies are madeto conform; a corrected version used as a standard by printers. Themaster copy must be right, because if it isn’t, the mistakes in itwill be repeated all through the edition. 2. A stencil from whichother copies are made. Mr. Brown told his secretary ... Читать далее...
3. The Master Chief was inspecting the barracksThe Master Chief was inspecting the barracks and he overheard one terrified recruit whisper, «Master Chief Barnes has the heart of a tiny child. . . on his desk. . . in a jar.» Without missing a beat, Master Chief Barnes snarled, «Goddamned if they don’t find out EVERY little thing about you!»...
4. The Zen Master is visiting New York CityThe Zen Master is visiting New York City from Tibet. He goes up to a hot dog vendor and says, «Make me one with everything.» The hot dog vendor fixes a hot dog and hands it to the Zen Master, who pays with a $20 bill. The vendor puts the bill in the cash box ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы master of ceremonies[master of ceremonies] or [M. C.] or [emcee] {n.} The person incharge of introducing the various participants in a show orentertainment. Bob Hope was the M. C. of many memorable shows....
6. Пословица / поговорка Jack of all trades and master of none — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: Jack of all trades and master of none Перевод: за все браться и ничего толком не уметь Пример: «I envy Bob; he can do so many things. He writes novels, paints pictures, makes sculptures, and even plays the dulcimer.» «It’s true he does a lot of things, but he probably doesn’t do ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы ins and outs[ins and outs] {n. phr.} The special ways of going somewhere ordoing something; the different parts. The janitor knows all the insand outs of the big school building. Jerry’s father is a good lifeinsurance salesman; he knows all the ins and outs of the business....
8. Значение идиомы come down on like a ton of bricks[come down on like a ton of bricks] {v. phr.}, {slang} To direct one’s full anger at somebody. When the janitor was late for work, the manager came down on him like a ton of bricks....
9. The American in Hong KongThe American in Hong Kong was talking to his wife one evening over supper. «Get this…» he chuckled, «That ridiculous janitor of ours claims he’s made love to every woman in the building except one.» «Hmmmmmmmmm,» said his wife, assuming a thoughtful faraway type expression, «must be that stuck-up Mrs. Stewart on the eighth floor.»...
10. Types and Characteristics of ApartmentsLily: Thanks for coming with me to meet the Rental agent to view an Apartment, but I think I’m Lost. I’m supposed to be there in 10 minutes, but I can’t find it. There are four different Apartment complexes located next to each other and they look Identical. Omid: Don’t you have the address? Lily: ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы get by[get by] {v.}, {informal} 1. To be able to go past; pass. Thecars moved to the curb so that the fire engine could get by. 2. Tosatisfy the need or demand. Mary can get by with her old coat thiswinter. The janitor does just enough work to get by. Syn.: GETALONG. 3. Not to be ... Читать далее...
12. Washington, D. CThe city of Washington, the capital of the United States ofAmerica is located in the District of Columbia (DC for short)Many people consider Washington DC to be one of the most beatifulcities in the world. It is filled with many parks, wide streetsand impressive buildings. In the centre of the city, in CapitolPark, visitors’ eyes ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы double duty[double duty] {n.} Two uses or jobs; two purposes or duties. Matthew does double duty. He’s the janitor in the morning and gardener in the afternoon. Our new washer does double duty; it washes the clothes and also dries them....
14. Значение идиомы dirt cheap[dirt cheap] {adj.} Extremely inexpensive. The apartment we are renting is dirt cheap compared to other apartments of similar size in this neighborhood....
15. Перевод слова buildingBuilding — здание, строение Перевод слова Building engineer — инженер-строитель building construction — строительство public building — общественное здание The clouds are Building up. Тучи собираются. The Building is unsafe. Здание является небезопасным. Fire gutted the Building. Огонь полностью уничтожил все внутри здания. Происхождение слова building Образовано от слова...
16. Значение идиомы build up to[build up to] {v. phr.} To be in the process of reaching a culmination point. The clouds were building up to a violent storm. Their heated words were building up to a premature divorce....
17. Значение идиомы waiting list[waiting list] {n.} A list of persons waiting to get into something. The nursery school enrollment was complete, so thedirector put our child’s name on the waiting list. The landlordsaid there were no vacant apartments available, but that he would putthe Rogers’ name on the waiting list....
18. This rich couple were going out for the eveningThis rich couple were going out for the evening when the woman of the house decided to give the butler the rest of the night off. She said they would be home very late and he should just enjoy his night. Well, as it turned out the wife wasn’t having a good time at the ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы ahead of the game[ahead of the game] {adv. or adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. In a position of advantage; winning ; ahead ; making it easier to win or succeed. The time you spend studying when you are in school will put you ahead of the game in college. After Tom sold his papers, he was $5 ahead of ... Читать далее...
20. At 3 am a desk clerk at a hotel gets a call from a drunk guyAt 3 am a desk clerk at a hotel gets a call from a drunk guy asking what time the bar opens. «It opens at noon,» answers the clerk. About an hour later he gets a call from the same guy, sounding even= drunker. «What time does the bar open?» he asks. «Same time as ... Читать далее...
21. 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, ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы utility room[utility room] {n.} A room in a house or building for machinery andother things important in the daily use of the building and the workof the people in it. There is a utility room upstairs where Motherdoes the laundry. The oil burner is kept in the utility room inthe basement....
23. Значение идиомы come at[come at] {v.} 1. To approach; come to or against; advance toward. The young boxer came at the champion cautiously. 2. To understand or master ; succeed with. The sense of an unfamiliar word is hard to come at....
24. Значение идиомы off-the-cuff[off-the-cuff] {adj.}, {informal} Not prepared ahead of time. — Used of a speech or remarks. Jack was made master of ceremoniesbecause he was a good off-the-cuff speaker....
25. A human’s Chalkboard AssignmentsThis list of chalkboard assignments may be used for your human when he does not behave well. The below variations and choices will help you pick an assignment for him/her. 1. I will not bathe my master after he bathes himself in the mud puddle. 2. I will not drag my master from the interesting ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы on pins and needles[on pins and needles] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Worried; nervous. Jane’s mother was on pins and needles because Jane was very lategetting home from school. Many famous actors are on pins andneedles before the curtain opens for a play....
27. Значение идиомы lord it over[lord it over] {v. phr.} To act as the superior and master of;dominate; be bossy over; control. John learned early to lord itover other children. The office manager lorded it over the clerksand typists....
28. Значение идиомы a must[a must] {n.} 1. An inevitability; a necessity. Visas in many foreign countries are a must. 2. An extremely interesting or memorable event, such as a free concert given by an international celebrity. Alfred Brendel’s Beethoven master classes are open to the public and are not to be missed; they’re a must....
29. Значение идиомы open the door[open the door] {v. phr.} To allow more action or discussion; givea chance. Learning to read and write opens the door to a better joband better living conditions. Raising the tax rates will open thedoor to more help for older people. Contrast: CLOSE THE DOOR. Compare: OPEN ITS DOORS....
30. Перевод идиомы bite someone’s head off, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: bite someone’s head off Идиома: bite someone’s head off разг. Перевод: разговаривать, общаться с кем-либо грубо, со злостью Пример: She bites his head off every time he opens his mouth. Она кидается на него всякий раз, когда он пытается что-то сказать....
31. Значение идиомы variety show[variety show] {n.} A program that includes several different kindsof entertainment. Jane’s father was the master of ceremonies of a variety show on TV....
32. Значение идиомы latch string[latch string] {n.} 1. A string that opens an old-fashioned door bylifting a small bar. The early settlers kept the latch stringoutside the door when they were working around the house, but at nightthey pulled it to the inside. 2. {informal} A warm welcome; afriendly greeting. — Used in such phrases as «the latch string ... Читать далее...
33. The new Ensign was assigned to subsThe new Ensign was assigned to subs, where he’d dreamed of working since a young boy. He was trying to impress the Master Chief with his expertise learned in Sub School. The Master Chief cut him off quickly and said, «Listen, ‘sir’, it’s real simple. Add the number of times we dive to the number ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы charge up[charge up] {v. phr.} 1. To submit to a flow of electricity in order to make functional. I mustn’t forget to charge up my razor before we go on our trip. 2. To use up all the available credit one has on one’s credit card. «Let’s charge dinner on the Master Card,» Jane said. «Unfortunately ... Читать далее...
35. American Homes (2)Топик Американские дома (2) продолжает знакомить вас с многообразием домов для американцев. Многие предпочитают жить в своих домах в пригородах, где жизнь более размеренная и безопасная. Часто переезжая, американцы меняют дом раз в 5-6 лет. Кроме домов, квартир и кондоминиумов многие американцы живут в трейлерах, особенно малообеспеченные. The majority Americans live in or near large ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы break into[break into] {v.} 1. To force an entrance into; make a rough or unlawful entrance into. Thieves broke into the store at night. 2. {informal} To succeed in beginning. He broke into television as an actor. 3. To interrupt. He broke into the discussion with a shout of warning. 4. To begin suddenly. He broke ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы do over[do over] {v. phr.} 1. To renovate; redecorate. The new owners are going to do over the entire building in the fall. 2. To repeat. Please do that math problem over until you get it right....
38. Persistency ActA guy hears a knocking on his door. He opens it up, and no one is there. He looks all around and he finally sees a little snail sitting on the doormat. He picks it up and throws it across the street into a field. Ten years go by, and one day he hears a ... Читать далее...
39. Guarding One’s PrivacyI went to visit my old friend, Mina, whom I hadn’t seen in several years. It was one of the strangest afternoons of my life! Dan: Hi, Mina, it’s really good to see you. Mina: Dan, come in. Hurry! Dan: Uh, okay. Why do you have four locks on your door, and why are all ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы band together[band together] {v. phr.} To join a group to exert united force. The inhabitants of the ecologically threatened area banded together to stop the company from building new smokestacks....