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1. Значение идиомы put one on a pedestal [put one on a pedestal] {v. phr.} To exaggeratedly worship oradmire a person. Daniel puts Elaine on a pedestal and caters to herevery whim....
2. Перевод идиомы put someone on a pedestal, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: put someone on a pedestal Перевод: сильно уважать, восхищаться, боготворить кого-либо Пример: My father used to put my mother on a pedestal when I was young. Когда я был маленький, мой отец часто восхищался моей матерью....
3. Топик “День матери в Англии” (Mother’s Day in England) Словарь Possible [ˈpɒsɪb(ə)l] – возможный; To thank [θæŋk] – благодарить; Everywhere [ˈevrɪ veri] – везде, повсюду; Try to be – стараться. To honor [ˈɒnə(r)] – чествовать; Almost [ˈɔːlməʊst] – почти; America and England celebrate an wonderful holiday. It is Mother`s Day. There is almost the same holiday on the 8th March in Russia. Mother`s Day […]...
4. Значение идиомы fond of [fond of] Having a liking for; attracted to by strong liking. Alan is fond of candy. Uncle Bill was the children’s favorite, and he was fond of them too....
5. Значение идиомы first come, first served [first come, first served] {truncated sent.}, {informal} If youarrive first, you will be served first; people will be waited on inthe order they come; the person who comes first will have his turnfirst. Get in line for your ice cream, boys. First come, firstserved. The rule in the restaurant is first come, first served. The […]...
6. Перевод слова candy Candy – леденец, конфета Перевод слова Mixed candies – конфетный набор chocolate candy – шоколадная конфета cotton candy – сладкая вата Candy will rot your Teeth. Конфеты испортят твои зубы. That Candy is too sweet. Эти конфеты слишком сладкие. Do you want a piece of Candy? Хочешь конфету?...
7. Значение идиомы bring up [bring up] {v.} 1. To take care of ; raise, train, educate. He gave much attention and thought to bringing up his children. Joe was born in Texas but brought up in Oklahoma. 2. {informal} To stop; halt. – Usually used with “short”. He brought the car up short when the light changed to red. […]...
8. Топик “International Women’s Day (8 March) / Международный Женский День (8 Марта)” Словарь A present [ˈprez(ə)nt] – подарок To congratulate [kənˈɡrætjʊleɪt] – праздновать To wash up – мыть посуду To celebrate [ˈselɪbreɪt] – праздновать Almost [ˈɔːlməʊst] – почти Lay the table [leɪ ðə ˈteɪb(ə)l] – накрывать на стол The 8th of March is a great official holiday for all women. It began in 1909 by women in […]...
9. The Bachelor Diet Monday Breakfast – Who can eat Breakfast on a Monday? Swallow some toothpaste while brushing your teeth Lunch – Send your secretary out for six “gutbombers” – those little hamburgers that used to cost a dime but now cost sixty five cents. Also order French fries, a bowl of chilli, a soft drink and have […]...
10. Describing Position and Location Within a Group Selena: Don’t look now, but a big group of mothers are coming to this house To give you a piece of their mind. Justin: What?! I meant it as a joke. I Didn’t mean anything by it. Selena: You’ll have to tell that to Sally. She’s At the head of the group and she’s Flanked […]...
11. The bachelor’s diet Bachelor’s Diet MONDAY: BREAKFAST – Who can eat breakfast on a Monday? Swallow some toothpaste while brushing your teeth LUNCH – Send your secretary out for six “gutbombers” those little hamburgers that used to cost a dime but now cost sixty five cents. Also order French fries, a bowl of chili, a soft drink and […]...
12. Перевод слова breakfast Breakfast – завтрак Перевод слова Full breakfast – полноценный завтрак hurried breakfast – завтрак на бегу nutritious breakfast – питательный завтрак I had pancakes for Breakfast. Я ел блинчики на завтрак. We Breakfast at seven. Мы завтракаем в семь. I had toast for Breakfast. На завтрак у меня был поджаренный хлеб....
13. Значение идиомы go to bed with the chickens [go to bed with the chickens] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go to bedearly at night. On the farm John worked hard and went to bed withthe chickens. Mr. Barnes goes to bed with the chickens because hehas to get up at 5 A. M....
14. Значение идиомы take the edge off [take the edge off] also [take off the edge] {v. phr.} To lessen, weaken, soften or make dull. Eating a candy bar before dinner hastaken the edge off Becky’s appetite. Bob was sorry for hurting Tomand that took the edge off Tom’s anger. A headache took the edgeoff Dick’s pleasure in the movie....
15. Значение идиомы poor-mouth [poor-mouth] {v.} To be constantly complaining about one’s poverty;keep saying how one cannot afford the better things in life. UncleJack indulges in an awful lot of poor-mouthing, but we know that hehas half a million dollars stashed away in a secret savings account....
16. Значение идиомы waiting list [waiting list] {n.} A list of persons waiting to get into something. The nursery school enrollment was complete, so thedirector put our child’s name on the waiting list. The landlordsaid there were no vacant apartments available, but that he would putthe Rogers’ name on the waiting list....
17. Mother’s Day Топик День Матери рассказывает об американском национальном празднике, отмечаемом во второе воскресенье мая. Этот праздник был утвержден Конгрессом США в 1914 году, затем он стал отмечаться в Англии и Германии. День Матери празднуют всей семьей, дома или в ресторане. Mother’s Day comes on the second Sunday in May. It is a day when Americans honour […]...
18. Значение идиомы in one’s good graces [in one’s good graces] or [in one’s good books] {adv. phr.}Approved of by you; liked by someone. Ruth is in her mother’s goodgraces because she ate all her supper. Bill is back in the goodgraces of his girlfriend because he gave her a box of candy. Compare:IN GOOD. Contrast: IN ONE’S BAD GRACES....
19. The Diet BREAKFAST 1/2 grapefruit 1 slice whole wheat toast 8 oz glass skim milk LUNCH 4 oz lean broiled chicken breast 1 cup steamed zucchini 1 Oreo cookie MID-AFTERNOON SNACK rest of the package of Oreo cookies 1 quart Rocky Road ice cream 1 jar hot fudge DINNER 2 loaves garlic bread 1 large pepperoni & […]...
20. Значение идиомы get gray hair [get gray hair] or [get gray] {v. phr.}, {informal} To become oldor gray from worrying; become very anxious or worried. – Often usedwith “over”. “If John doesn’t join the team, I won’t get gray hairover it,” the coach said. Naughty children are why mothers getgray. Compare: GIVE GRAY HAIR....
21. Thirty minutes before a plane landed, its cabin lights came on Thirty minutes before a plane landed, its cabin lights came on, indicating to the flight attendants that breakfast could be served. One of the passengers, upset because he was awakened, growled, “Who turned on the fucking lights!” “Oh, no sir,” the nearest flight attendant replied. “Those are the breakfast lights. You slept through the ‘fucking […]...
22. Last winter I was laid up at home with the flu Last winter I was laid up at home with the flu. My fiancee’ called and volunteered to come over and fix dinner and play nursemaid to me. I declined, not wanting to pass on the flu to her. “Okay honey”, she told me, “Will wait till after we get married. Then we can spend the […]...
23. Значение идиомы let off steam [let off steam] or [blow off steam] {v. phr.} 1. To let or makesteam escape; send out steam. The janitor let off some steambecause the pressure was too high. 2. {informal} To get rid ofphysical energy or strong feeling through activity; talk or be veryactive physically after forced quiet. After the long ride on thebus, […]...
24. Значение идиомы feel out [feel out] {v.} To talk or act carefully with someone and find whathe thinks or can do. The pupils felt out the principal about aparty after the game. John felt out his father about letting himhave the car that evening. At first the boxers felt each otherout. Compare: SOUND OUT....
25. Значение идиомы spoon-feed [spoon-feed] {v.} 1. To feed with a spoon. Mothers spoon-feedtheir babies. 2a. To make something too easy for. Bill’s mother spoon-fed him and never let him think for himself. Alice depended on her mother for all decisions because she had beenspoon-fed. 2b. To make too easy for someone. Somestudents want the teacher to spoon-feed the […]...
26. Значение идиомы happy hour [happy hour] {n.}, {informal} A time in bars or restaurants whencocktails are served at a reduced rate, usually one hour before theystart serving dinner. Happy hour is between 6 and 7 P. M. atCelestial Gardens....
27. Значение идиомы Johnny-on-the-spot [Johnny-on-the-spot] {adj. phr.} At the right place when needed;present and ready to help; very prompt; on time. A good waterboy isalways Johnny-on-the-spot. The firemen were Johnny-on-the-spot andput out the fire in the house soon after it started. Compare: ON THEJOB....
28. Значение идиомы at that [at that] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. As it is; at that point; without more talk or waiting. Ted was not quite satisfied with his haircut but let it go at that. 2. In addition; also. Bill’s seatmate on the plane was a girl and a pretty one at that. 3. After all; in spite of […]...
29. Значение идиомы lady of the house [lady of the house] {n. phr.} Female owner, or wife of the owner, of the house; the hostess. “Dinner is served,” the lady of thehouse announced to her guests....
30. Значение идиомы on hand [on hand] {adv. phr.} 1a. Nearby; within reach. Always have yourdictionary on hand when you study. 1b. Here. Soon school will endand vacation will be on hand. 2. Present. Mr. Blake’s secretary isalways on hand when he appears in public. 3. In your possession;ready. The Girl Scouts have plenty of cookies on hand. Tim hadno […]...
31. Значение идиомы on the spot [on the spot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. or [upon the spot] At thatexact time and at the same time or place; without waiting or leaving. The news of important events is often broadcast on the spot overtelevision. When Tom ruined an expensive machine, his boss firedhim on the spot. Compare: AT ONCE, IN ONE’S […]...
32. Значение идиомы fill the bill [fill the bill] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be just what is needed; begood enough for something; be just right. The boss was worriedabout hiring a deaf boy, but after he tried Tom out for a few weeks, he said that Tom filled the bill. I thought I would need a specialtool, but this wrench fills […]...
33. Значение идиомы look for [look for] {v.} 1. To think likely; expect. We look for John toarrive any day now. The frost killed many oranges, and housewivescan look for an increase in their price. Bob wouldn’t go for aride with the boys because he was looking for a phone call fromJulie. 2. To try to find; search for; hunt. […]...
34. Значение идиомы serve one right [serve one right] {v. phr.} To be what really deserves asa punishment; be a fair exchange for what has done or saidor failed to do or say. He failed his exam; it served him rightbecause he had not studied. Bob said it served Sally right whenshe cut her finger; she had taken his knife without […]...
35. Meals in Britain – Еда в Британии (2) Traditionally English people have three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is served in the morning. It used to be a large meal with cereal, eggs and bacon, sausages, tomatoes. But such a large breakfast takes a long time to prepare and is not very healthy. Nowadays, Britain’s most popular breakfast consists of […]...
36. Значение идиомы tag end [tag end] or [tail end] {n.}, {informal} The end, farthest to therear, last in line, nearest the bottom, or least important. Johnwas at the tail end of his class. Mary’s part in the play came atthe tag end, and she got bored waiting. Bill waited at thecrossing for the tag end of a freight to […]...
37. Значение идиомы trick or treat [trick or treat] {n.} The custom of going from house to house onHalloween asking for small gifts and playing tricks on people whorefuse to give. When Mrs. Jones answered the doorbell, the childrenyelled “Trick or treat.” Mrs. Jones gave them all some candy. OnHalloween Bill and Tom went out playing trick or treat....
38. Значение идиомы get even [get even] {v.}, {informal} 1. To owe nothing. Mr. Johnson has alot of debts, but in a few years he will get even. 2. To do somethingbad to pay someone back for something bad; get revenge; hurt back. Jack is waiting to get even with Bill for tearing up his notebook. Last April First Mr. […]...
39. Значение идиомы still life [still life] {n. phr.} A term used by artists to describe amotionless picture of a bowl of fruit, flowers, etc. One of vanGogh’s most famous still lifes is a vase of yellow flowers....
40. Английские слова на тему "Оплата&quot Счет, пожалуйста. – Bill, please. Чек, пожалуйста. – Check, please. Можно попросить счет? – Could I have the bill, please? Могу я взять чек? – Can I get the check, please? Я бы хотел рассчитаться сейчас. – I would like to pay now, please. Сколько я Вам должен? – How much do I owe you? […]...