Значение идиомы no wonder

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1. Перевод слова noisy Noisy – шумный, галдящий Перевод слова Noisy crowd – кричащая толпа noisy market – рыночный галдеж noisy celebration – шумное празднование London is a Noisy place. Лондон – шумный город. It was so Noisy it was hard to carry on a conversation. Было так шумно, что сложно было продолжать беседу. The children were too Noisy […]...
2. Значение идиомы fair-haired boy [fair-haired boy] {n.}, {informal} A person that gets specialfavors; favorite; pet. If he wins the election by a large majority, he will become his party’s fair-haired boy. The local boy playingfirst base could do no wrong; he was the fair-haired boy of the fans. Charles was a good student and behaved very well; he became […]...
3. Перевод слова surprising Surprising – удивительный, неожиданный Перевод слова Rather surprising result – довольно неожиданный результат this is scarcely surprising – этому едва ли можно удивляться the surprising thing is that – удивительно, что That news is hardly Surprising. Вряд ли это неожиданная новость. The austerity of their lifestyle was Surprising. Аскетизм их образа жизни был поразительным. With […]...
4. Значение идиомы bread-and-butter letter [bread-and-butter letter] {n.} A written acknowledgment of hospitality received. Jane wrote the Browns a bread-and-butter letter when she returned home from her visit to them....
5. Пословица / поговорка all is fair in love and war – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: all is fair in love and war Перевод: в любви и на войне все средства хороши Пример: All is fair in love and war the man thought when he asked his colleague for a date. Мужчина считал, что в любви и на войне все дозволено, когда приглашал свою коллегу на свидание....
6. Перевод слова fair Fair – справедливый, честный; ярмарка Перевод слова By fair means – честным путем it was a fair fight – бой велся по правилам the Leipzig Spring Fair – весенняя Лейпцигская ярмарка Life isn’t always Fair. Жизнь не всегда справедлива. He was a Fair fool. Он был невообразимый дурак. They played Fair and square. Они играли […]...
7. Значение идиомы in the cards [in the cards] also [on the cards] {adj. phr.}, {informal} To beexpected; likely to happen; foreseeable; predictable. It was in thecards for the son to succeed his father as head of the business. John finally decided that it wasn’t in the cards for him to succeedwith that company....
8. Значение идиомы fair play [fair play] {n.} Equal and right action ;justice. The visiting team did not get fair play in the game. The judges decided against Bob, but he said that he had gotten fairplay. Sally’s sense of fair play made her a favorite with herclassmates....
9. A Letter of a Class mistress – Письмо классного руководителя I`m a teacher. I teach children and I like it. But at the same time I`m a class mistress. There are 25 pupils in my class, 25 children. They are so different these boys and girls; they have different appearance, tastes, hobbies… Sometimes they are too naughty, sometimes — too selfish and stubborn. But at […]...
10. Значение идиомы call a halt [call a halt] {v. phr.} To give a command to stop. The scouts were tired during the hike, and the scoutmaster called a halt. When the children’s play got too noisy, their mother called a halt....
11. Значение идиомы play fair [play fair] {v. phr.} To do what is right to others; act in a fairand truthful way. The boys like the principal because he alwaysplays fair. Mary would not date any other boys while Jim, herfavorite boyfriend, was away; she said that would not be playingfair....
12. Значение идиомы raise Cain [raise Cain] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be noisy; cause trouble. WhenJohn couldn’t go on the basketball trip with the team he raised Cain. The children raised Cain in the living room. Compare: KICK UP AFUSS, RAISE THE DEVIL....
13. Значение идиомы tight squeeze [tight squeeze] {n. phr.} A difficult situation; financialtroubles. The Browns aren’t going out to dinner these days; theyare in a tight squeeze....
14. Перевод идиомы play fair, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: play fair Перевод: делать что-либо по правилам, соблюдать правила Пример: The politician was not playing fair during the election campaign. Этот политик играл не по правилам во время избирательной кампании....
15. Перевод идиомы fair and square, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: fair and square Перевод: абсолютно честный, справедливый Пример: The British team won the game fair and square. Британская команда выиграла игру абсолютно справедливо....
16. Different Treatments A doctor had the reputation of helping couples increase the joy in their sex life, but always promised not to take a case if he felt he could not help them. The Browns came to see the doctor. He gave them thorough physical exams, psychological exams, and various tests, then concluded, “Yes, I am happy […]...
17. Значение идиомы play [play] See: ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK A DULL BOY, DOUBLEPLAY, FAIR PLAY, FORCE PLAY, GAME AT WHICH TWO CAN PLAY, MAKE A PLAYFOR, TURN ABOUT IS FAIR PLAY....
18. Значение идиомы large order [large order] {n. phr.} Difficult job; a difficult task to fulfill. It is a large order to educate three children in college at thesame time. Compare: TALL ORDER....
19. Значение идиомы at large [at large] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not kept within walls, fences, or boundaries; free. The killer remained at large for weeks. Compare: AT LIBERTY. Cattle and sheep roamed at large on the big ranch. 2. In a broad, general way; at length; fully. The superintendent talked at large for an hour about his hopes […]...
20. Значение идиомы fair catch [fair catch] {n.} A catch of a kicked football by a player after heholds up his hand to show that he will not run with the ball. Hesaw that he would not be able to run with the ball, so he signalledfor a fair catch....
21. British and American families – Британские и американские семьи British and American families are small. In fact the populations of both Britain and the USA have stopped growing. The typical family has a father, mother and two children. Grandparents come to visit, but do not usually live with their children. Most people get married between the ages of 20 and 23 but many marriages […]...
22. Значение идиомы flying visit [flying visit] {n. phr.} A visit of very short duration. Tomcame to New York for only a flying visit. We had hardly eaten lunchwhen he had to leave....
23. About myself (7) My name is… I am seventeen (sixteen, eighteen). I live in Rostov-on-Don. My address is… My telephone number is… I am tall (not very tall, short, of middle height). I am thin (not very thin, rather plump). My face is round (square, oval). I have a fair (dark) complexion. My forehead is narrow (broad) and […]...
24. Значение идиомы at swords’ points [at swords’ points] {adj. phr.} Ready to start fighting; very much opposed to each; other hostile; quarreling. The dog’s barking kept the Browns at swords’ points with their neighbors for months. The mayor and the reporter were always at swords’ points....
25. Значение идиомы out of order [out of order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the wrong order; notcoming after one another in the right way. Peter wrote the words ofthe sentence out of order. Don’t get out of order, children. Stayin your places in line. Contrast: IN ORDER. 2. In poor condition; notworking properly. Our television set is out of […]...
26. Значение идиомы above all [above all] {adv. phr.} Of first or highest importance; most especially. Children need many things, but above all they need love. Syn.: FIRST AND LAST....
27. Donald MacDonald from the Isle of Skye Donald MacDonald from the Isle of Skye (or maybe it was Neil McNell from Barra, but anyway..) went to study at an English university and was living in the hall of residence with all the other students there. After he had been there a month, his mother came to visit him (no doubt carrying reinforcements […]...
28. Значение идиомы make love [make love] {v. phr.} 1. To be warm, loving, and tender towardsomeone of the opposite sex; try to get him or her to love you too. There was moonlight on the roses and he made love to her in the porchswing. 2. To have sexual relations with. It is rumoredthat Alfred makes love to every […]...
29. Значение идиомы strike one funny [strike one funny] {v. phr.} To appear or seem laughable, curious, ironic, or entertaining. “It strikes me funny,” he said, “that youshould refuse my invitation to visit my chateau in France. After all, you love both red wine and old castles. “...
30. Значение идиомы Father Christmas [Father Christmas] {n.}, {British} The joyful spirit of Christmas;Santa Claus. English children look forward to the visit of FatherChristmas....
31. Значение идиомы wear out one’s welcome [wear out one’s welcome] {v. phr.}, {informal} To visit somewheretoo long or come back too often so that you are not welcome any more. The Smith children have worn out their welcome at our house becausethey never want to go home. This hot weather has worn out itswelcome with us....
32. Family Life – Семейная жизнь Family 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 […]...
33. Перевод идиомы pay someone or something a visit / pay a visit to someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: pay someone or something a visit / pay a visit to someone or something Перевод: навести визит кому-либо или чему-либо, посетить кого-либо или что-либо Пример: I paid the tax office a visit to try and resolve my tax problem. Я посетил налоговую службу, чтобы попытаться решить свои проблемы с налогами....
34. Значение идиомы by and large [by and large] {adv. phr.} As it most often happens; more often than not; usually; mostly. There were bad days, but it was a pleasant summer, by and large. By and large, women can bear pain better than men. Syn.: FOR THE MOST PART, ON THE WHOLE....
35. Значение идиомы puppy love [puppy love] also [calf love] {n.}, {informal} The first love ofvery young people. When John and Mary began going around togetherin junior high school, their parents said it was just puppy love....
36. Once in a medieval times, there was a King who was getting sort of Once in a medieval times, there was a King who was getting sort of bored after dinner one night. He decided to hold a contest of who at the court had the mightiest “weapon”. The first knight stood up and proclaimed that he had the mightiest weapon…he pulled down his pants and tied a 5 […]...
37. Значение идиомы show off [show off] {v. phr.} 1. To put out nicely for people to see;display; exhibit. The Science Fair gave Julia a chance to show offher shell collection. The girls couldn’t wait to show off theirfine needlework to our visitors. 2. {informal} To try to attractattention; also, try to attract attention to. The children alwaysshow off when […]...
38. Love Love is the best feeling in the world. Love makes the world go round. It is the greatest mystery of all times. If you ask someone “What is love?”, he or she will hardly find enough words to express its meaning. Love can be different. There is love for parents, love for children, love for […]...
39. Значение идиомы in love [in love] {adj. phr.} Liking very much; loving. John is in lovewith Helen. Tom and Ellen arc in love. Mary is in love withher new wristwatch....
40. Значение идиомы children should be seen and not heard [children should be seen and not heard] A command issued by adults to children ordering them to be quiet and not to interrupt. – A proverb. Your children should not argue so loudly. Haven’t you taught them that children should be seen and not heard?...