Значение идиомы new lease on life

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1. Значение идиомы life of Riley[life of Riley] {n. phr.}, {informal} A soft easy life; pleasant orrich way of living. He’s living the life of Riley. He doesn’t haveto work anymore. Compare: BED OF ROSES, IN CLOVER, LIVE HIGH OFF THEHOG....
2. Значение идиомы big as life[big as life] or [large as life] {adj. phr.} 1. or [life-size] The same size as the living person or thing. The statue of Jefferson was big as life. The characters on the screen were life-size. 2. or [big as life and twice as natural] {informal} In person; real and living. I had not seen ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова retirementRetirement — отставка, выход в отставку или на пенсию Перевод слова Retirement age — пенсионный возраст disability retirement — уход на пенсию по инвалидности a retirement from political life — отход от политической деятельности retirement fund — пенсионный фонд retirement home — дом престарелых We wish you a long and happy Retirement. Мы желаем вам ... Читать далее...
4. Lease nuclear weaponsLease a Nuke! Want power and respect? Want to influence the course of world events? Want to be on CNN every night? Tired of hum-drum conventional warfare and messy bio-chemical weapons? Want to watch the citizens of your favorite arcology squirm and sweat in constant nagging fear of instant and unexpected anhilation? Lease a nuclear ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы life[life] See: BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH, BIG AS LIFE, CAT HAS NINELIVES, CHARMED LIFE, COME ALIVE OT COME TO LIFE, FACTS OF LIFE, FORDEAR LIFE, FOR THE LIFE OF ONE, LEAD A DOG’S LIFE, NIGHT LIFE, NOT ONYOUR LIFE OR ONE’S LIFE, TAKE ONE’S LIFE IN ONE’S HANDS, TIME OF ONE’SLIFE, YOU BET or YOU ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы lead a dog’s life[lead a dog’s life] {v. phr.}, {informal} To live a hard life, workhard, and be treated unkindly. A new college student of long agoled a dog’s life....
7. Значение идиомы walk of life[walk of life] {n. phr.} Way of living; manner in which peoplelive. Many rich people have yachts; people in their walk of lifecan afford them. The banker did not want his son to marry a girlin a different walk of life. People from every walk of life enjoytelevision. Compare: THE TRACKS....
8. An Expiring Business LeaseJane: Our Lease is up at the end of this year and we need To negotiate a new one. Monty: I know, but if I Bring it up first, the Landlord will think I’m Desperate to renew. Jane: We are desperate to renew. We’ve built our business here, and it would be really difficult To ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы charmed life[charmed life] {n.} A life often saved from danger; a life full of lucky escapes. He was in two airplane accidents, but he had a charmed life. During the war a bullet knocked the gun out of his hand, but he had a charmed life....
10. Значение идиомы not on your life[not on your life] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Certainly not; not ever;not for any reason. — Used for emphasis. I wouldn’t drive a carwith brakes like that — not on your life. Did he thank me for myadvice? Not on your life....
11. Значение идиомы dog’s life[dog’s life] {n. phr.} A life of misery, poverty, and unhappiness. Diogenes, the Greek philosopher, lived a dog’s life inside an empty barrel....
12. Значение идиомы for dear life[for dear life] {adv. phr.} As though afraid of losing your life. He was running for dear life toward town. When the horse began torun, she held on for dear life....
13. Значение идиомы between life and death[between life and death] {adv. phr.} In danger of dying or being killed; with life or death possible. He held on to the mountain side between life and death while his friends went to get help. The little sick girl lay all night between life and death until her fever was gone....
14. Значение идиомы all walks of life[all walks of life] {n. phr.} All socioeconomic groups; all professions and lines of work. A good teacher has to be able to communicate with students from all walks of life. A clever politician doesn’t alienate people from any walk of life....
15. Значение идиомы live on borrowed time[live on borrowed time] {v. phr.} To live or last longer than wasexpected. Ever since his operation, Harvey felt he was living onborrowed time. Mr. Brown was living on borrowed time because ayear ago the doctors had told him he would only live six months....
16. New Zealand Way of LifeNew Zealand have a high standard of living. New Zealanders eat more butter and meat per person than do the people of any other country. The government’s medical program provides excellent health care. About 70% of New Zealand people own their houses. Almost every family has a car. Most New Zealanders live in single family ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы of one’s life[of one’s life] {adj. phr.} The best or worst; greatest. — Usuallydescribing a time or effort. At Disneyland, Tommy had the time ofhis life. His race for the presidency was the political fight ofhis life....
18. Значение идиомы within an inch of one’s life[within an inch of one’s life] {adv. phr.} Until you are almostdead; near to dying. The bear clawed the hunter within an inch ofhis life. Often used after «to». The prize fighter was beaten towithin an inch of his life....
19. Перевод слова illnessIllness — болезнь Перевод слова Dangerous illness — опасная болезнь to heal of illness — вылечить от болезни slight illness — болезнь в легкой форме Our mother’s Illness concerns us. Болезнь нашей матери беспокоит нас. He is greatly reduced by Illness. Во время болезни он очень похудел. She expired after a long Illness. Она умерла ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы facts of life[facts of life] {n. phr.} 1. The truth which we should know aboutsex, marriage, and births. His father told him the facts of lifewhen he was old enough. 2. The truths one learns about people andtheir good and bad habits of life, work or play. As a cub reporterhe would learn the facts of life ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы take one’s life in one’s hands[take one’s life in one’s hands] {v. phr.} To face great danger ortake great risk. Driving that car with those worn tires would betaking your life in your hands. He took his life in his hands whenhe tried to capture the wild horse....
22. Значение идиомы lay down one’s life[lay down one’s life] {v. phr.} To sacrifice one’s life for a causeor person; suffer martyrdom. The early Christians often laid downtheir lives for their faith....
23. Значение идиомы time of one’s life[time of one’s life] {n. phr.} A very happy or wonderful time. John had the time of his life at the party. I could see that shewas having the time of her life....
24. Значение идиомы life of the party[life of the party] {n. phr.} A person who makes things enjoyableor interesting for a group of people. Bill is the life of the partyat school. He is always making us laugh....
25. Перевод идиомы life of Riley, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: life of Riley Идиома: life of Riley разг. Перевод: беззаботная, легкая, райская жизнь Пример: My father has been leading the life of Riley since he retired from his job. Мой отец ведет беззаботную жизнь с тех пор, как ушел на пенсию с работы....
26. Значение идиомы in the prime of life[in the prime of life] {adv. phr.} At the peak of one’s creativeabilities; during the most productive years. Poor John lost his jobdue to restructuring when he was in the prime of his life....
27. Значение идиомы That’s the story of my life[That’s the story of my life…] Usually spoken when something goeswrong. I spent seven years writing a novel, but no publisher wantsto accept it. That’s the story of my life....
28. Tough NegotiationsI’m not what you would call The world’s best negotiator, but sometimes it’s necessary to engage in a Tough negotiation. Take, for instance, the time I had to Renew the Lease on my apartment. This was Back in college, when I was renting a small Studio in the Miracle Mile area of Los Angeles. When ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод идиомы run for one’s life, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: run for one’s life Перевод: убегать, спасаться, чтобы выжить Пример: I ran for my life when I met the bear on the camping trip. Я спасся бегом, когда во время похода встретил медведя....
30. 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....
31. Перевод идиомы get the shock of one’s life, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get the shock of one’s life Перевод: испытать сильнейший шок, удивление Пример: I got the shock of my life when I saw my teacher on TV. Я был крайне потрясен, когда увидел своего учителя по телевизору....
32. Перевод идиомы for the life of one, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: for the life of one Перевод: хоть убей, как бы ни старался Пример: For the life of me I could not remember where I put my house keys. Хоть убей, я не помню, куда я положил ключи от дома....
33. Перевод идиомы walk of life, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: walk of life Перевод: слой общества, сфера деятельности Пример: People from every walk of life came to the concert in the park. Люди всех слоев общества пришли на концерт в парке....
34. Перевод идиомы the time of one’s life, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the time of one’s life Перевод: очень хорошее время Пример: My cousin had the time of her life when she went to Rome last summer. Когда прошлым летом моя двоюродная сестра ездила в Рим, это было лучшее время в ее жизни....
35. Перевод идиомы never in one’s life, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: never in one’s life Перевод: что-либо, что никогда не происходило в жизни кого-либо Пример: I have never in my life seen such a strange person. Никогда в своей жизни я не видел такого странного человека....
36. Перевод слова lifeLife — жизнь, живое существо Перевод слова A life for a life — жизнь за жизнь the origin of life — происхождение жизни how many lives were lost? — сколько людей погибло? Why risk your Life? Зачем рисковать своей жизнью? She took her own Life. Она покончила жизнь самоубийством. He lived a sad Life. Жизнь ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод идиомы life of the party, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: life of the party Перевод: душа компании, душа общества Пример: My friend is the life of the party and everybody loves to see her. Моя подруга — душа компании, и всем нравится с ней видеться....
38. Перевод идиомы have the time of one’s life, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have the time of one’s life Перевод: чудесно провести время; пережить один из лучших моментов своей жизни Пример: We had the time of our life at the party last night. Мы чудесно провели время на вечеринке вчера вечером. We went to Florida last winter and had the time of our lives. Мы ездили во ... Читать далее...
39. Retiring From a JobMeredith: Are you going to Stanley’s Retirement party? Oscar: Sure, I want a Glimpse of the future. I can’t wait To retire. Meredith: It’ll be a long time before you get the Golden handshake. Me? I may be ready for Early retirement. Oscar: Are you seriously thinking about taking the early retirement Package the company ... Читать далее...
40. Family Life — Семейная жизньFamily is very important for every person. It’s a special unit of society, which matters the most. The human nature has a need to always communicate, to have friends, partners and children, to share emotions and experience. So, loneliness is a bit unnatural for people. For this reasons everybody has a family. It isn’t surprising ... Читать далее...