Значение идиомы miles away

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1. Miles Dobson was away from home on businessMiles Dobson was away from home on business in another city. When he called home, his wife told him, «Miles, they had your name in the obits today.» «What! In the obituary column! That’s not only disgraceful but bad journalism. I’ll sue ’em.» «Tell me, Miles,» his wife asked tremulously, «wh…wh…where are you calling from?»...
2. Using Frequent Flyer MilesAnne: Where were you this past weekend? I tried calling you on Friday to see if you wanted to go to the movies with me. Jurgen: I was in Chicago for a Long weekend. Anne: Chicago? I didn’t know you were planning a trip. I thought you were pretty Strapped this month. A ticket to ... Читать далее...
3. Seeing a PlayI Ran into my neighbor, Dennis, yesterday afternoon. He asked if I wanted two tickets to the theater. He had Season tickets but couldn’t go to this performance. It was Opening night of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. I jumped at his offer and invited Lucy to come along. We arrived at the theater a half an ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова reactReact — 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 ... Читать далее...
5. Пословица / поговорка a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step Перевод: путешествие в тысячу миль начинается с одного шага Пример: I know there’s a lot of work ahead, and it will take quite a while, but you must remember, that a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы little theater[little theater] {n.} A theater, usually with nonprofessionalactors and actresses, which presents plays more for personal pleasureand practice than for profit. Little theater groups are active inall parts of the United States. Many famous actors began in littletheaters....
7. Значение идиомы mind[mind] See: CROSS ONE’S MIND or PASS THROUGH ONE’S MIND, GIVE APIECE OF ONE’S MIND, HALF A MIND, IN MIND, IN ONE’S MIND’S EYE, MAKEUP ONE’S MIND, NEVER MIND, ON ONE’S MIND, OUT OF ONE’S HEAD or OUT OFONE’S MIND, PUT IN MIND OF, READ ONE’S MIND....
8. Перевод идиомы change one’s mind, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: change one’s mind Перевод: поменять, изменить решение, передумать Пример: My friend changed his mind and said that he would not go to the movie tonight. Мой друг поменял свое решение и сказал, что не пойдет сегодня вечером в кино....
9. Значение идиомы highway robbery[highway robbery] {n. phr.} 1. A hold-up of or theft from a personcommitted on an open road or street usually by an armed man. Highway robbery was common in England in Shakespeare’s day. 2. Anextremely high price or charge; a profiteer’s excessive charge. Tosomeone from a small town, the prices of meals and theater tickets ... Читать далее...
10. At the MoviesMy friend Jim and I decided to see the latest Blockbuster this weekend. I like a good Action movie once in a while. We decided to meet at the movie theater After work. When I got the theater, I looked around and didn’t see Jim. So, I thought I would get in line to buy ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы out to lunch[out to lunch] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Gone for the middaymeal. 2. Inattentive; daydreaming; inefficient; stupid. Neil Benderis just out to lunch today....
12. Movie theater popcorn costs more than fillet mignonMovie theater popcorn apparently costs more per ounce than fillet mignon. You’re probably aware that if you go to the movies these days, you should probably show up well fed. Concession stand snacks and drinks are downright expensive, and if you see a lot of movies, you’ve probably considered sneaking your own into the theater. ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова tonightTonight — сегодня вечером, сегодняшний вечер (ночь) Перевод слова Come down to my place tonight — приходи ко мне сегодня вечером there will be dancing tonight — сегодня будут танцы we have got a do on tonight — у нас сегодня вечер Tonight I saw the sunset. Сегодня вечером я наблюдал закат солнца. Anything on ... Читать далее...
14. Dumb intercourse«Information. Can I help you?» «I’d like the number of the Theater Guild, please.» «One moment, please.» Pause. «I’m sorry sir, I have no listing for a Theodore Guild.» «No, no. It isn’t a person. It’s an organization. It’s Theater Guild.» «I told you, sir. I have no listing for a Theodore Guild.» «Not *Theodore*! ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы cross one’s mind[cross one’s mind] or [pass through one’s mind] {v. phr.} To be a sudden or passing thought; be thought of by someone; come to your mind; occur to you. At first Bob was puzzled by Virginia’s waving, but then it crossed his mind that she was trying to tell him something. When Jane did not ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы drive-in[drive-in] {adj.} {n.} A kind of movie theater, fast food restaurant, or church, where the customers, spectators, or worshippers do not leave their automobiles but are served the food inside their cars, can watch a motion picture from inside their cars, or can participate in a religious service in their cars. Let’s not waste time ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы never mind[never mind] {v. phr.} Don’t trouble about it; don’t worry aboutit; forget it; skip it. — Usually used in speaking or when writingdialogue. Never mind preparing a picnic lunch; we’ll find alunchstand when we get to the beach. «What did you say?» «Oh, never mind.» «What about money?» «Never mind that. I’ll take careof it.»...
18. Значение идиомы better than[better than] {prep. phr.} More than; greater than; at a greater rate than. The car was doing better than eighty miles an hour. It is better than three miles to the station....
19. Значение идиомы in mind[in mind] {adv. phr.} 1. In the center of your thought; in yourclose attention. You have to be home by 11 o’clock. Keep that inmind, Bob. Mary is studying hard with a good grade in mind. Bear in mind the rules of safety when you swim. Compare: ON ONE’SMIND. 2. See: PUT IN MIND OF....
20. Значение идиомы as the crow flies[as the crow flies] {adv. clause} By the most direct way; along a straight line between two places. It is seven miles to the next town as the crow flies, but it is ten miles by the road, which goes around the mountain....
21. Значение идиомы put in mind of[put in mind of] {v. phr.}, {nonstandard} To remind of; suggest to;call up the memory of. She puts me in mind of my sister. Thatputs me in mind of a story....
22. Значение идиомы on one’s mind[on one’s mind] {adv. phr.} In one’s thoughts. I’m glad you wantto talk about this. It’s been on my mind for weeks. What’s on yourmind? Compare: IN MIND....
23. Значение идиомы in one’s mind’s eye[in one’s mind’s eye] {adv. phr.} In the memory; in theimagination. In his mind’s eye he saw again the house he had livedin when he was a child. In his mind’s eye, he could see just whatthe vacation was going to be like....
24. Значение идиомы road sign[road sign] {n.} A sign on which there is information about a roador places; a sign with directions to drivers. The road sign read,»25 MPH LIMIT» but Jack drove along at fifty miles an hour. Theroad sign said Westwood was four miles away....
25. Having Problems ConcentratingVagner: Aren’t you supposed to be studying for the Driver’s test? Liesl: I’m supposed to be, but I keep getting Distracted. Reading this Manual is Deadly. Vagner: I know, but if you don’t study, you’ll never pass the test. Try To focus. Liesl: I’ve tried To keep my mind on the rules of the road, ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы snap one’s fingers at[snap one’s fingers at] {v. phr.} To show contempt for; show norespect for; pay no attention to; scorn; disregard. John snappedhis fingers at the sign that said «Do not enter,» and he went in thedoor. The highway sign said «Speed limit, 35 miles per hour,» butwhen a driver snapped his fingers at it by going ... Читать далее...
27. I just needed to use your carAfter shopping for most of the day, a couple returns to find their car has been stolen. They go to the police station to make a full report. Then, a detective drives them back to the parking lot to see if any evidence can be found at the scene of the crime. To their amazement, ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы in a bad frame of mind[in a bad frame of mind] {adv. phr.} In an unhappy mood. Makesure the boss is not in a bad frame of mind when you ask him for araise. Contrast: IN A GOOD FRAME OF MIND....
29. Перевод идиомы put one’s mind to something / set one’s mind to something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: put one’s mind to something / set one’s mind to something Перевод: сосредоточиться на чем-либо, вложить много сил в выполнение чего-либо Пример: If you put your mind to it, you could have the job finished by noon. Если ты сильно постараешься, то сможешь закончить работу до полудня....
30. Значение идиомы half a mind[half a mind] also [half a notion] {n. phr.}, {informal} A wish orplan that you have not yet decided to act on; a thought of possiblydoing something. — Used after «have» or «with» and before «to» and aninfinitive. I have half a mind to stop studying and walk over tothe brook. Jerry went home with ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод слова theatreTheatre — театр Перевод слова A block of theatre tickets — пачка театральных билетов check-taker at the theatre — билетер в театре theatre lobby — вестибюль театра The Theatre has a revolving stage. У театра есть вращающаяся сцена. We were at the Theatre last night. Вчера вечером мы были в театре. I enjoy Theater and ... Читать далее...
32. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Покупка билетов на поезд» (Покупка билетов на поезд)George: Oh, I see a ticket-office. Good morning! Clerk: Good morning! George: I want three tickets to Boston for tonight. Clerk: Three single or three round tickets? George: Three round trip tickets, please. Clerk: What class would you prefer? George: First class, please. Clerk: Here they are. Your train is leaving at 23.05. George: Thank ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы blow one’s mind[blow one’s mind] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal}; {originally from the drug culture} 1. To become wildly enthusiastic over something as if understanding it for the first time in an entirely new light. Read Lyall Watson’s book «Supernature», it will simply blow your mind! 2. To lose one’s ability to function, as if due to an ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы climb the wall[climb the wall] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To react to a challenging situation with too great an emotional response, frustration, tension, and anxiety. By the time I got the letter that I was hired, I was ready to climb the wall. 2. To be so disinterested or bored as to be most anxious to ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы give one a piece of one’s mind[give one a piece of one’s mind] {v. phr.}, {informal} To scoldangrily; say what you really think to. Mr. Allen gave theother driver a piece of his mind. The sergeant gave the soldier apiece of his mind for not cleaning his boots. Syn.: TELL OFF. Compare: BAWL OUT, DRESS DOWN, GIVE IT TO, TONGUE LASHING....
36. Перевод слова mindMind — ум, интеллект; возражать, беспокоиться Перевод слова To enter one’s mind — прийти на ум mind game — интеллектуальная игра if you don’t mind — если вы не возражаете I do not mind what you do — мне все равно, что вы сделаете I don’t Mind where we go. Мне без разницы, куда мы ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы in one’s right mind[in one’s right mind] {adj. phr.} Accountable; sane and sober. If you were in your right mind, you wouldn’t be saying such stupidthings to our boss....
38. Значение идиомы have a mind of one’s own[have a mind of one’s own] {v. phr.} To be independent in one’sthinking and judgment. Tow has always had a mind of his own sothere is no use trying to convince him how to vote....
39. Значение идиомы of the same mind[of the same mind] {adv. phr.} In agreement; in consonance. Itis a good thing when father and son are of the same mind regardingbusiness and politics....
40. Значение идиомы have a mind to[have a mind to] {v. phr.} To consider doing; intend to witha high degree of probability. I have a good mind to tell my bossthat he doesn’t know how to run our enterprise....