Значение идиомы nasty-nice

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1. Перевод слова nasty Nasty – противный, мерзкий, неприятный Перевод слова Nasty story – непристойный анекдот nasty little house – скверный маленький домишко nasty wound – неприятная рана What’s that Nasty smell? Что это за противный запах? He is Nasty to everyone. Он со всеми ведет себя как свинья. This milk must be bad, it’s giving off a Nasty […]...
2. Значение идиомы nice Nelly [nice Nelly ] or [nice Nellie] {n.}, {informal} Someone who actstoo good to be true; a prude; a prig. We took him for a nice Nellywhen he wouldn’t fight....
3. Перевод слова nice Nice – хороший, милый, приятный, вкусный Перевод слова Nice time – славное время nice person – приятный человек nice shot – точный выстрел It looks real Nice. Это выглядит действительно хорошо. He’s a helluva Nice guy. Он чертовски симпатичный парень The baby’s Nice and plump. Ребенок миленький и пухлый....
4. Перевод идиомы make nice, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: make nice Перевод: вести себя особенно учтиво, вежливо (как правило, с какой-либо целью) Пример: Whenever he needs something from me, he always tries to make nice. Всегда, когда ему что-то от меня нужно, он ведет себя особенно вежливо....
5. Dating Nice Guys and Bad Boys Jack: I’ve had it. I’m going to start Treating women like dirt. I’d get more dates. Alison: What brought this on? Jack: I Got dumped again by a woman who thinks I’m too nice – too nice! She says she wants to be with someone who’s more Assertive and Unpredictable. She didn’t say it In […]...
6. A gent spots a nice looking gal in a bar A gent spots a nice looking gal in a bar goes up and starts small talk. Seeing that she didn’t back off, he asked her name. “Carmen,” she replied. “That’s a nice name,” he said warming up the conversation, “Who named you, your mother?” “No, I named myself, she answered. “Oh, that’s interesting, why Carmen?” […]...
7. Значение идиомы goodness gracious [goodness gracious] {interj.}, {slightly archaic} Exclamation ofsurprise and a certain degree of disapproval. “Can my boyfriendstay overnight, Dad?” Melanie asked. “Goodness gracious, mostcertainly not!” her father replied. “What would the neighbors think?”...
8. Your hair smells nice A man walks up to a woman in his office and tells her that her hair smells nice. The woman immediately goes into her supervisor’s office and tells him that she wants to file a sexual harassment suit and explains why. The supervisor is puzzled by this time and says, “What’s wrong with the coworker […]...
9. Перевод слова polite Polite – вежливый, учтивый Перевод слова Polite rebuff – вежливый отказ a thought more polite – чуть вежливей the polite thing – благовоспитанность She’s always very Polite. Она всегда очень вежлива. It’s not Polite to interrupt. Не вежливо перебивать. Please be Polite to the guests. Пожалуйста, будь вежлив с гостями....
10. Перевод слова dislike Dislike – испытывать неприязнь, не любить, антипатия Перевод слова Likes and dislikes – симпатии и антипатии cordial dislike – сильная антипатия, неприязнь to reciprocate dislike – испытывать взаимную неприязнь I really Dislike this salesman Мне категорически не нравится этот продавец. We naturally Dislike being hurt. Разумеется, нам не нравится, когда нас обижают. His colleagues regarded […]...
11. Значение идиомы backseat driver [backseat driver] {n.}, {informal} A bossy person in a car who always tells the driver what to do. The man who drove the car became angry with the back seat driver....
12. Значение идиомы bad news [bad news] {n.}, {slang} An event, thing, or person which is disagreeable or an unpleasant surprise. What’s the new professor like? – He’s all bad news to me....
13. Значение идиомы keep a civil tongue in one’s head [keep a civil tongue in one’s head] {v. phr.} To be polite inspeaking. He was very angry with his boss, but he kept a civiltongue in his head. The bus driver began yelling at the woman andshe told him to keep a civil tongue in his head....
14. Перевод идиомы at heart, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at heart Перевод: в глубине души Пример: The woman is a nice person at heart although many people dislike her. В глубине души эта женщина – хороший человек, хотя многие ее не любят....
15. A guy driving a Yugo pulls up at a stoplight next to a Rolls-Royce A guy driving a Yugo pulls up at a stoplight next to a Rolls-Royce. The driver of the Yugo rolls down his window and shouts to the driver of the Rolls, “Hey, buddy, that’s a nice car. You got a phone in your Rolls? I’ve got one in my Yugo!” The driver of Rolls looks […]...
16. Перевод слова driver Driver – водитель, шофер Перевод слова Co-driver – водитель-напарник drink driver – водитель, управляющий автомобилем в нетрезвом виде learner driver – лицо, обучающееся вождению He’s a rotten Driver. Водитель из него никакой. He is a careful Driver. Он осторожный водитель. He is a pretty awful Driver. Он довольно ужасный водитель. Происхождение слова driver Образовано от […]...
17. Значение идиомы thumb one’s nose [thumb one’s nose] {v. phr.} 1. To hold one’s open hand in front ofone’s face with one’s thumb pointed at one’s nose as a sign of scornor dislike. After Bob ran into the house he thumbed his nose at Tomthrough the window. 2. {informal} To look with disfavor or dislike;regard with scorn; refuse to obey. […]...
18. Значение идиомы butter wouldn’t melt in one’s mouth [butter wouldn’t melt in one’s mouth] {informal} You act very polite and friendly but do not really care, you are very nice to people but are not sincere. The new secretary was rude to the other workers, but when she talked to the boss, butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth....
19. Rolls Royce vs. Yugo A guy driving a Yugo pulled up to a stoplight next to a Rolls-Royce. He rolled down his window and shouted to the driver of the Rolls. “Hey, buddy, that’s a nice car. You got a phone in your Rolls? I’ve got a phone in my Yugo!” The driver of the Rolls looked over and […]...
20. Значение идиомы call names [call names] {v. phr.} To use ugly or unkind words when speaking to someone or when talking about someone. – Usually used by or to children. Bill got so mad he started calling Frank names....
21. Перевод идиомы be in the driver’s seat, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: be in the driver’s seat Идиома: be in the driver’s seat Перевод: находиться у руля, держать рычаги власти, иметь контроль над ситуацией Пример: Money and talent will put you in the driver’s seat – in control. Деньги и талант поставят тебя у руля – все будет под контролем....
22. A taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder A taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question. The driver screamed, lost control of the car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the footpath, and stopped centimeters from a shop window. For a second everything went quiet in the cab, then the driver said, “Look mate, don’t ever […]...
23. Types of Luggage Driver: Ma’am, where would you like these suitcases? Leona: The three Wheeled suitcases should go next to the bed, and the Garment bag should be Hung up In the closet. Where is my Expandable bag? Driver: Do you mean this Duffel bag? Leona: Yes. You can leave that right there. Hmm, where is my Carry-on? […]...
24. Значение идиомы in the driver’s seat [in the driver’s seat] {adv. phr.} In control; having the power tomake decisions. Stan is in the driver’s seat now that he has beenmade our supervisor at the factory....
25. Значение идиомы take back [take back] {v.} To change or deny something offered, promised, orstated; admit to making a wrong statement. I take back my offer tobuy the house now that I’ve had a good look at it. I want you totake back the unkind things you said about Kenneth....
26. Перевод идиомы designated driver, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: designated driver Перевод: кто-либо в компании, кто воздерживается от алкоголя с тем, чтобы вести автомобиль Пример: He is a designated driver tonight, so you guys can drink. Он сегодня за рулем, так что можете выпить....
27. Значение идиомы slave driver [slave driver] {n.} A cruel, merciless boss or employer who makesthe people under him work extremely hard for little compensation. Mr. Catwallender is such a slave driver that nobody cares to work forhim anymore....
28. Значение идиомы hold one’s tongue [hold one’s tongue] {v. phr.} To be silent; keep still; not talk. – May be considered rude. The teacher told Fred to hold his tongue. If people would hold their tongues from unkind speech, fewer peoplewould be hurt...
29. Nice, but rough An elephant was having a horrible time in the jungle because a horsefly kept biting near her tail and there was nothing she could do about it. It was far out of reach. A sparrow saw this and killed the horsefly with its beak. “Oh, thank you!” said the elephant. “My, pleasure ma’am.” said the […]...
30. Значение идиомы get in wrong [get in wrong] {v. phr.} To incur the anger or dislike of someone;come into disfavor. Although he means well, Fred is always gettingin wrong with someone at the office....
31. Значение идиомы good grief! [good grief!] {interj.}, {informal} Wow! Indication of surprise, good or bad. “Good grief,” Joe cried out loud. “Is this all youwill pay me for my hard work?” What a figure Melanie has, goodgrief! I wonder if she would be willing to go out with me. Compare:GOODNESS GRACIOUS!, HEAVENLY DAYS!, HOLY CATS or HOLY COW or […]...
32. Значение идиомы put down [put down] {v. phr.} 1. To stop by force, crush. In 24 hours thegeneral had entirely put down the rebellion. 2. To put a stop to;check. She had patiently put down unkind talk by living a goodlife. 3. To write a record of; write down. He put down the storywhile it was fresh in his […]...
33. Значение идиомы company man [company man] {n.}, {informal} A worker who always agrees with management rather than labor. – Usually used to express dislike or disapproval. Joe was a company man and refused to take a part in the strike. Compare: YES-MAN....
34. Значение идиомы search one’s heart [search one’s heart] or [search one’s soul] {v. phr.}, {formal} Tostudy your reasons and acts; try to discover if you have been fair andhonest. The teacher searched his heart trying to decide if he hadbeen unfair in failing Tom. – [heart-searching] or [soul-searching]{n.} or {adj.} After much heart-searching, Jean told Beth she wassorry for the […]...
35. Значение идиомы sworn enemies [sworn enemies] {n. phr.} People or groups or nations that have along-standing dislike for each other. The Israelis and the Arabsused to be sworn enemies but hopefully they will sign a lasting peaceaccord....
36. Значение идиомы have no business [have no business] {v. phr.} To have no right or reason. Jackhad no business saying those nasty things about Dick. Vern’smother told him he had no business going swimming that day....
37. Значение идиомы see out [see out] {v.} 1. To go with to an outer door. A polite man seeshis company out after a party. 2. To stay with and finish; not quit. Pete’s assignment was hard but he saw it out to the end....
38. Значение идиомы against the grain [against the grain] {adv. phr.} 1. Across rather than with the direction of the fibers. He sandpapered the wood against the grain. 2. So as to annoy or trouble, or to cause anger or dislike. – Usually follows “go”. His coarse and rude ways went against the grain with me. It went against the grain […]...
39. Значение идиомы bore to tears [bore to tears] {v. phr.} To fill with tired dislike; tire by dullness or the same old thing bore. The party was dull and Roger showed plainly that he was bored to tears. Mary loved cooking, but sewing bores her to tears....
40. There were two bulls, a young one named George and an old one named Sam There were two bulls, a young one named George and an old one named Sam. It was that time of year to satisfy the local female population, and young George was pretty excited. “Sam, Sam, can I go down to those heifers over there?” asked George. “George, relax. Here is how it works. We’ll wait […]...