Значение идиомы nonstarter

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1. Перевод слова unableUnable — неспособный Перевод слова Unable to pay — неплатежеспособный unable to fight a bag of shit — не умеющий драться permanently unable to work — нетрудоспособный unable to sport — неспособный к спорту She is Unable to work today. Она не может работать сегодня. I was Unable to afford the trip. Я был не ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы toy with an[toy with an] or [the idea] {v. phr.} To consider an idea or anoffer periodically without coming to a decision. He was toying withthe idea of accepting the company’s offer of the vice presidency inTokyo, but he was unable to decide....
3. A Letter to the Staff of the Company — Деловое письмо служащим в компании пример написанияFrom: Padmasree Warrior, Motorola`s Chief Technology Officer Cc: Katie Cleary, Andy Baker, Eric Thompson Bcc: Michael Leeford Subject: A new strategy for company`s future Attachment: Katie Cleary`s project Dear Project Managers Thank you for coming into our office this week on special occasions — events devoted to the «Future Project». I think we have accomplished ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова organizeOrganize — организовать, устраивать Перевод слова To organize a campaign — подготовить кампанию to organize an expedition — снарядить экспедицию to organize business ties — установить деловые связи I’ll ask my secretary to Organize some refreshments. Я попрошу секретаря принести освежающие напитки. We must finally Organize our files properly. Нам нужно, наконец, привести наши папки ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы labor under[labor under] {v. phr.} To be the victim of; suffer from. Ken isobviously laboring under the delusion that Jennifer will marry him outof love....
6. Перевод слова planPlan — план; составлять план, проектировать Перевод слова Five-year plan — пятилетний план to plan a piece of work — спланировать какую-л. работу the school was planned for 500 pupils — школа была запроектирована на пятьсот учащихся He agreed to my Plan. Он принял мой план. The Plan worked out. План сработал. His Plan petered ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод идиомы in private, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in private Перевод: наедине, частным образом Пример: The meeting was held in private in the office of the school principal. Собрание прошло за закрытыми дверями в офисе директора школы....
8. Перевод слова projectProject — проект, план, программа, проектировать Перевод слова Commercial project — коммерческий проект finance for a project — финансирование проекта to carry out a project — осуществлять проект to draw up a project — составлять, разрабатывать проект My Project failed. Моя затея не удалась. This Project looks fishy. Этот проект выглядит сомнительно. We teamed up ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы lay-away plan[lay-away plan] {n.} A plan for buying something that you can’t paycash for; a plan in which you pay some money down and pay a littlemore when you can, and the store holds the article until you have paidthe full price. She could not afford to pay for the coat all atonce, so she used ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод идиомы start from scratch, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: start from scratch Перевод: начать с нуля, начать на пустом месте Пример: I lost all of my notes so I had to start from scratch with the project. Я потерял все свои записи, поэтому мне пришлось начать проект с нуля....
11. Значение идиомы spring on one[spring on one] {v. phr.} To approach someone unexpectedly with anunpleasant idea or project. Our firm was merely six weeks old whenthey sprang the news on me that I had to go to Algiers to open a newbranch there....
12. Значение идиомы what’s the big idea[what’s the big idea] or [what’s the idea] {informal} What is thepurpose; what do you have in mind; why did you do that; what are youdoing; how dare you. — Often used to question someone or somethingthat is not welcome. The Smith family painted their house red, white, and blue. What’s the big idea? What’s ... Читать далее...
13. The Procrastinator’s creed1. I believe that if anything is worth doing, it would have been done already. 2. I shall never move quickly, except to avoid more work or find excuses. 3. I will never rush into a job without a lifetime of consideration. 4. I shall meet all of my deadlines directly in proportion to the ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы in private[in private] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Not openly or in public; apartfrom others; confidentially; secretly. Mr. Jones waited until theywere home in private before he punished his son. The teacher toldSusan that she wanted to talk to her in private after class. Compare:IN SECRET. Contrast: IN PUBLIC....
15. Значение идиомы plan on[plan on] {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. — Used with averbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish myhomework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about;expect. I’m hoping to ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы not to know what to make of[not to know what to make of] {v. phr.} To be unable to decipher;be unable to identify; not know how to decide what something reallyis. I got a mysterious letter asking me to meet Santa Claus at 6P. M. at the supermarket. Is this a joke? I don’t know what to make ofit....
17. Значение идиомы get the go-ahead[get the go-ahead] or [the green light] {v. phr.} To receive thepermission or signal to start or to proceed. We had to wait untilwe got the go-ahead on our research project....
18. Перевод идиомы get the ball rolling / set the ball rolling / start the ball rolling, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get the ball rolling / set the ball rolling / start the ball rolling Перевод: начать действовать, запустить процесс Пример: If we start the ball rolling I’m sure the others will help us with this project. Если мы начнем действовать, я уверен, что другие помогут нам с проектом....
19. Значение идиомы the idea[the idea] or [the very idea] {n. phr.} — Used in exclamations toshow that you do not like something. The idea! Thinking Mother wasmy sister! The very idea of Tom bringing that dirty dog into myclean house!...
20. Значение идиомы hog-tie[hog-tie] {v.}, {informal} 1. To tie so it is unable tomove or escape. The Cowboy caught a calf and hog-tied it. 2. Tomake someone unable to act freely; limit. The welfare worker wantedto help at once, but rules and regulations hog-tied her, so she couldonly report the case....
21. Talking About AstronomyDad: What are you working on, Honey? Mariko: It’s a Project for school about the Earth and its place in the Universe. I have to write a Report and build a Model of what scientists can see with a Telescope in Space. Dad: I can help you with that. I was always good in science, ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод слова privatePrivate — частный, личный Перевод слова Private dwelling — частное жилье private entrepreneur — частный предприниматель private secretary — личный секретарь for my private use — для моего личного пользования Morris has a Private jet. У Морисса есть личный самолет. I need to speak to you in Private. Мне нужно поговорить с вами наедине. It’s ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы jump the gun[jump the gun] also [beat the gun] {v. phr.} 1. To start before thestarter’s gun in a race. The runners were called back because oneof them jumped the gun. 2. {informal} To start before you should;start before anyone else. The new students were not supposed tocome before noon, but one boy jumped the gun and ... Читать далее...
24. Getting an InterviewI’ve finally Landed my first interview. Well, actually, that’s not really true. I have been on many interviews for Part-time jobs. This was my first interview for a Full-time job. In less than two months, I will graduate from Arizona University. After a lot of Back and forth trying to decide on a Major, I ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы jump the track[jump the track] {v. phr.} 1. To go off rails; go or run the wrongway. The train jumped the track and there was a terrible accident. The pulley of the clothesline jumped the track and Mother’s washingfell down. 2. {informal} To change from one thought or idea toanother without plan or reason; change the thought ... Читать далее...
26. Planning a WeddingSeamus: What’s that? Cathy: It’s a planning book for our Wedding. Seamus: We aren’t getting married for a year and a half. Cathy: I know, but there are so many things to plan. We have to book the Hall far in advance, you know, and once we Set the date, we have to send out ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы start out[start out] {v.} 1. To begin to go somewhere. Bill started outfor school on his bicycle. Art started out on a voyage around theworld. Compare: SET OUT. 2. To begin a career or life. Harrystarted out as an errand boy in a business office. We all startout in life as helpless infants. Syn.: START IN. ... Читать далее...
28. American and British schools — Американские и Британские школыIn America, all children from six to sixteen go to school. They spend six years in «elementary» school, and four or six years in «secondary» or «high» school. School education is free. At the end of every school year, the children take a test. If a child does well, he goes into next class («grade»). ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы leg work[leg work] {n.}, {informal} The physical end of a project, such asthe typing of research reports; the physical investigating of acriminal affair; the carrying of books to and from libraries; etc. Joe, my research assistant, does a lot of leg work for me....
30. Значение идиомы champ at the bit[champ at the bit] {v. phr.} To be eager to begin; be tired of being held back; want to start. The horses were champing at the bit, anxious to start racing. As punishment John was kept after school for two hours. He was champing at the bit to go out....
31. Значение идиомы get off to a flying[get off to a flying] or [running start] {v. phr.} To have apromising or successful beginning. Ron got off to a flying start inbusiness school when he got nothing but A’s....
32. Значение идиомы get a head start on[get a head start on] {v. phr.} To receive preliminary help orinstruction in a particular subject so that the recipient is in afavorable position compared to his or her peers. At our school, children get a head start on their reading ability thanks to a specialprogram....
33. Meeting a DeadlinePam: You wanted to see me? Ed: Yes, I did. Have a seat. I want to talk to you about the Pulsen project. Pam: I know I’m a little late in getting that report to you, but I’ve been Pulling out the stops to get it done. Ed: But it’s still not done, is it? ... Читать далее...
34. An On-Site EstimateI work for a Building contractor and I spend most of my workday giving On-site estimates. I mainly go to people’s homes, discuss the work they want done, Inspect the site, and give them a Quote. Robert: You want to Expand your kitchen, is that right? Abigail: Yes, with our growing family, we need more ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы race against time[race against time] {v. phr.} To be in a great hurry to finish agiven project by a specified deadline. The workers were racingagainst time to finish the campus modernization project....
36. Значение идиомы think a great deal of[think a great deal of] or [think a lot of] also [think much of]{v. phr.} To consider to be very worthy, valuable, or important; toesteem highly. Mary thinks a great deal of Tim. The teacherthought a lot of Joe’s project. — The phrase «think much of» isusually used in negative sentences. Father didn’t think much ... Читать далее...
37. A company in the Foreign Legion had spent three yearsA company in the Foreign Legion had spent three years in the Sahara desert never having seen a woman. They finally decide to send one private on vacation to the nearest town to spend some time with a woman and tell them all about it. After a week the private comes back all happy and ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы close ranks[close ranks] {v. phr.} 1. To come close together in a line especially for fighting. The soldiers closed ranks and kept the enemy away from the bridge. 2. To stop quarreling and work together; unite and fight together. The Democrats and Republicans closed ranks to win the war. The leader asked the people to close ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы break new ground[break new ground] {v. phr.} 1. To start a new activity previously neglected by others; do pioneering work. Albert Einstein broke new ground with his theory of relativity. 2. To begin something never done before. The school broke new ground with reading lessons that taught students to guess the meaning of new words....
40. Перевод идиомы be off to a bad start, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: be off to a bad start Перевод: начать что-либо при неблагоприятных, плохих условиях Пример: The production of the play was off to a bad start when the lights did not work. Из-за того, что потух свет, постановка пьесы началась не самым лучшим образом....