Значение идиомы on the take

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1. Перевод слова corruptCorrupt — испорченный, порочный, коррумпированный Перевод слова Corrupt air — испорченный воздух corrupt judge — продажный судья corrupt desires — гнусные помыслы They say power Corrupts. Говорят, власть развращает. The file has been Corrupted and no longer works properly. Файл поврежден и не работает должным образом. The Corrupt lawyer was disbarred. Коррумпированный адвокат был лишен ... Читать далее...
2. Being Cited for a DUISusan: Hey, Jack, you’re an Attorney. Do you know anything about DUIs? Jack: Sure, I’ve Handled a few DUI Cases. Susan: I was just wondering about the Penalties for a DUI. Jack: Well, if it’s a First offense, you’ll be Fined and may be placed on Probation. You’ll need to attend DUI school, and your ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова officerOfficer — офицер, чиновник, должностное лицо Перевод слова Assistant officer — помощник должностного лица customs officer — таможенный чиновник non-combatant officer — офицер запаса flying control officer — диспетчер полетов The police Officer was directing traffic. Полицейский регулировал движение транспорта. No Officer was touched. Ни один офицер не был ранен. He is an Officer of ... Читать далее...
4. A man walks into a bank and says he wants to borrowA man walks into a bank and says he wants to borrow $200 for six months. The loan officer asks him what kind of collateral he has. The man says ‘I’ve got a Rolls Royce — keep it until the loan is paid off — here are the keys.’ Six months later the man comes ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы for all that[for all that] {adv. phr.} In spite of what has been said, alleged, or rumored. Well, for all that, we think that she is still the mostdeserving candidate for Congress....
6. Значение идиомы fall due[fall due] or [come] or [become due] {v. phr.} To reach the timewhen a bill or invoice is to be paid. Our car payment falls due onthe first of every month....
7. A blonde walks into the police department looking for a jobA blonde walks into the police department looking for a job. The officer wants to ask her a few questions…. Officer: What’s 2+2? Blonde: Ummmmm… 4! Officer: What’s the square root of 100? Blonde: Ummmm… 10! Officer: Good! Now, who killed Abraham Lincoln? Blonde: Ummmm… I dunno. Officer: Well, you can go home and think ... Читать далее...
8. Time for the weddingA police officer stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. «But officer,» the man began, «I can explain.» «Just be quiet,» snapped the officer. «I’m going to let you cool your heels in jail until the chief gets back.» «But, officer, I just wanted to say,» «And I said to keep quiet! You’re ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы get with it[get with it] {v. phr.}, {slang} To pay attention; be alive oralert; get busy. The students get with it just beforeexaminations. The coach told the team to get with it. Compare: ONTHE BALL....
10. Значение идиомы put on the map[put on the map] {v. phr.} To make well known. Thefirst successful climb of Mount Matterhorn put Zermatt, Switzerland, on the map. Shakespeare put his hometown of Stratford-on-Avon onthe map....
11. Too much speedingA police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. «But, officer,» the man began, «I can explain» «Just be quiet,» snapped the officer. «I’m going to let you cool your heels in jail until the chief gets back.» «But, officer, I just wanted to say» «And I said ... Читать далее...
12. Chief is at a weddingA police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. «But officer,» the man began, «I can explain.» «Just be quiet,» snapped the officer. «I’m going to let you cool your heels in jail until the chief gets back.» «But, officer, I just wanted to say,» «And I said ... Читать далее...
13. Getting a Performance EvaluationEmil: Have a seat. As you know, we need to talk about your annual Performance evaluation. Is there anything you’d like to say before we get started? Sandra: Yes, there is. I’ve tried really hard this year to improve on some of the Shortcomings identified in my evaluation last year. Emil: Hmm, I’m afraid that’s ... Читать далее...
14. Getting a Traffic TicketI was driving down the street when I saw a Police car behind me. Suddenly, it turned on its Siren. I realized that I was Being pulled over. Officer: Can I see your Driver’s license, Registration, and Proof of insurance? Ray: Sure. Here you are, officer. Officer: Did you know that you were Speeding? You ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы turn a blind eye[turn a blind eye] {v. phr.} To pretend not to see; not payattention. The corrupt police chief turned a blind eye to the opengambling in the town. Bob turned a blind eye to the «No Fishing»sign. Compare: CLOSE ONE’S EYES....
16. Test for being drunkA police officer pulls over this guy who had been weaving in and out of the lanes. He goes up to the guy’s window and says, «Sir, I need you to blow into this breathalyzer tube.» The man says, «Sorry officer I can’t do that. I am an asthmatic. If I do that I’ll have ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы get a kick out of[get a kick out of] {v. phr.} To be greatly thrilled; derivepleasure from. Tom and Many get a kick out of playing four hands onthe piano....
18. Значение идиомы track down[track down] {v.} To find by or as if by following tracks or atrail. The hunters tracked down game in the forest. She spentweeks in the library tracking the reference down in all their hooks onthe subject. Compare: HUNT DOWN....
19. Handling a Traffic StopI was having a great day until I saw the police car behind me with its loud Siren and lights Flashing. I Pulled off the road and waited for the officer to approach my car. Officer: May I see your Driver’s license, proof of insurance, and Car registration, please? Lindsay: Let me get them out ... Читать далее...
20. Getting Access to Restricted AreasSecurity officer: Excuse me, sir, but this is a Restricted area. Only Authorized personnel are Permitted. Carl: I just want to take a quick look. Is this really where the president will be speaking? Security officer: I can Neither confirm nor deny that, sir. Please step aside. Carl: What if I have Press credentials? Could ... Читать далее...
21. Touring WashingtonA blonde was visiting Washington, DC for the first time. She wanted to see the Capitol building. Unfortunately, she couldn’t find it, so she asked a police officer for directions, «Excuse me, officer, how do I get to the Capitol building?» The officer replied, «Wait here at this bus stop for the number 54 bus. ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы muscle in on[muscle in on] {v. phr.} To intrude; penetrate; force oneself intoanother’s business or territory. The eastern Mafia muscled in onthe western Mafia’s turf and a shooting war was started....
23. Значение идиомы extend one’s sympathy to[extend one’s sympathy to] {v. phr.} To offer one’s condolences onthe occasion of a death or similarly tragic event. All of Tom’scolleagues extended their sympathy to him when his wife and daughterwere killed in a car accident....
24. A policeman pulls over a driver for swerving in and outA policeman pulls over a driver for swerving in and out of lanes on the highway. He tells the guy to blow a breath into a breathalyzer. «I can’t do that, officer.» «Why not?» «Because I’m an asthmatic. I could get an asthma attack if I blow into that tube.» «Okay, we’ll just get a ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы on the shelf[on the shelf] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} Laid aside; notuseful anymore. When a girl grows up, she puts childish habits onthe shelf. Mr. Myron’s company put him on the shelf when hereached the age of 65....
26. Going Through CustomsCustoms Officer: Your Passports, please. What is your Final destination? Ozkan: Los Angeles. Customs Officer: How long is your Stay? Ozkan: We’ll be there for a week. Customs Officer: What is the purpose of your trip? Ozkan: I’m going there on Business and my family is Accompanying me on vacation. Customs Officer: Who are you ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы on one’s toes[on one’s toes] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Alert; ready to act. Thesuccessful ball player is always on his toes. Compare: HEADS-UP, ONTHE BALL....
28. Значение идиомы get on one’s good side[get on one’s good side] {v. phr.} To gain the favor of someone;flatter or please another. A clever lobbyist knows how to get onthe good side of both the House of Representatives and the Senate....
29. Значение идиомы make sure[make sure] {v. phr.} To see about something yourself; look at tobe sure. Father makes sure that all the lights are off before hegoes to bed. Mary thought she had time to get to school but sheran all the way just to make sure. Before you write your report onthe life of Washington you should ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы in one’s bad graces[in one’s bad graces] {adj. phr.} Not approved by; not liked by. John was in his mother’s bad graces because he spilled his milk onthe tablecloth. Don got in the bad graces of the teacher bylaughing at her hat. Compare: DOWN ON, IN BAD, OUT OF FAVOR. Contrast: IN ONE S GOOD GRACES....
31. Значение идиомы screen test[screen test] {n.} A short movie made to see if an actor or actressis good enough or the right one to play a part. Ellen acted well onthe stage, but she failed her screen test....
32. Dealing With Corrupt OfficialsVera: I can’t believe that Stan has been Arrested. I know that he wasn’t always On the up-and-up, but he’s being Accused of influence peddling and taking Bribes. Keigo: Stan has been getting Kickbacks for years. Everybody knew that if you wanted to get what you wanted from this department, you had To grease Stan’s ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы tie down[tie down] {v.} To keep from going somewhere or doingsomething; prevent from leaving; keep in. Mrs. Brown can’t come tothe party. She’s tied down at home with the children sick. Thenavy tied the enemy down with big gunfire while the marines landed onthe beach. I can’t help you with history now! I’m tied down withthese ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы on the warpath[on the warpath] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Very angry. WhenMother saw the mess in the kitchen she went on the warpath. Bettyhas been on the warpath ever since she found out she was not invitedto the party. 2. Making an attack; fighting. The government is onthe warpath against narcotics. The police are on the warpathagainst ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы eat crow[eat crow] {v. phr.} To admit you are mistaken or defeated; takeback a mistaken statement. John had boasted that he would play onthe first team; but when the coach did not choose him, he had to eatcrow. Fred said he could beat the new man in boxing, but he lostand had to eat crow. Compare: ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы on the lookout[on the lookout] {adj. phr.} Watching closely. The little boywas on the lookout for his father. Forest rangers are always onthe lookout for forest fires. The doctor is on the lookout for anew secretary....
37. Значение идиомы on the wrong track[on the wrong track] {adv. phr.} Lost; pursuing the wrong lead. Professor MacAlister confessed that his chemical experiments were onthe wrong track. Contrast: BARK UP THE WRONG TREE....
38. Значение идиомы how about[how about] or [what about] {interrog.} — Used to ask for adecision, action, opinion, or explanation. 1. Will you have or agreeon? How about another piece of pie? What about a game oftennis? How about going to the dance with me Saturday? 2. Willyou lend or give me? How about five dollars until Friday? Whatabout ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы funny bone[funny bone] {n.} 1. The place at the back of the elbow that hurtslike electricity when accidentally hit. He hit his funny bone onthe arm of the chair. 2. or {informal} [crazy bone] Sense of humor;understanding jokes. Her way of telling the story tickled his funnybone....
40. Значение идиомы steal a march on[steal a march on] {v. phr.} To get ahead of someone by doing athing unnoticed; get an advantage over. The army stole a march onthe enemy by marching at night and attacking them in the morning. Jack got the job by getting up earlier than Bill. He stole a march onhim. Compare: GET THE JUMP ... Читать далее...