Значение идиомы pad the bill

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1. Значение идиомы foot the bill[foot the bill] {v. phr.} To cover the expenses of; pay forsomething. The bride’s father footed two-thirds of the bill for hixdaughter’s wedding. Compare: PICK UP THE TAB....
2. Перевод идиомы fill the bill / fit the bill, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: fill the bill / fit the bill Перевод: быть приемлемым, подходящим; быть тем, что надо; удовлетворять требованиям Пример: I think that the new equipment should fill the bill for us. Мне кажется, что новое оборудование должно быть как раз тем, что нам нужно....
3. Перевод идиомы sell someone a bill of goods, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: sell someone a bill of goods Перевод: обмануть кого-либо, заставить кого-либо поверить в неправду Пример: I believe that the salesman sold me a bill of goods and the product does not have much value. Я считаю, что продавец меня обманул, и эта вещь не имеет большой ценности....
4. 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 ... Читать далее...
5. Bill and Bob met at the club for their weekly golf gameBill and Bob met at the club for their weekly golf game. And for the third week in a row, it was raining too hard to play. Bill: Well, Bob, what do you want to do now? Bob: Darts? Bill: Nah. Bob: Shoot some pool? Bill: Nah. Bob: Cards? Bill: Nah. Hey, I’ve got an ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы clean bill of health[clean bill of health] {n. phr.} 1. A certificate that a person or animal has no infectious disease. The government doctor gave Jones a clean bill of health when he entered the country. 2. {informal} A report that a person is free of guilt or fault. The stranger was suspected in the bank robbery, but ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы sell one a bill of goods[sell one a bill of goods] {v. phr.} To persuade another to acquiresomething useless; defraud. We were sure sold a bill of goods whenAlfred persuaded us to buy his custom-built car for which replacementparts weren’t available anywhere....
8. Перевод идиомы foot the bill, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: foot the bill Перевод: оплачивать счет, платить за что-либо Пример: The company will foot the bill for my move to Paris. Компания оплатит мой переезд в Париж....
9. Bill Clinton Statue Committee1040 Waffle Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72208 Dear Friend; We have the distinguished honor of being on the committee for the raising of $5,000,000.00 for placing a statue of Bill Clinton in the Hall of Fame in Washington, D. C. This committee was in a quandary as to where to place the statue. It was ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова billBill — счет; законопроект Перевод слова Payable bills — счета, подлежащие оплате private bill — законопроект, имеющий местное значение hotel bill — счет за проживание в гостинице The Bill was carried. Законопроект был принят. The Bill runs to $100. Счет составляет 100 долларов. The Bill is in abeyance. Обсуждения этого законопроекта приостановлено. Примеры из жизни ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод идиомы queer as a three-dollar bill, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: queer as a three-dollar bill Перевод: очень странный Пример: The woman is the strangest person that I have ever seen and she is as queer as a three-dollar bill. Эта женщина — самый странный человек, которого я когда-либо встречал, она очень чудаковатая....
12. Перевод идиомы a clean bill of health, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a clean bill of health Перевод: 1. свидетельство, удостоверяющее, что данный человек здоров; подтверждение того, что кто-либо здоров 2. гарантия качества, доказательство отсутствия неисправностей, правильной, хорошей работы чего-либо (какого-либо устройства, организации, и т. п.) Пример: The astronaut was given a clean bill of health before he began training. Космонавт прошел медицинскую проверку, и получил ... Читать далее...
13. Little Johnny — being logicalLittle Johnny A traveling salesman rings this doorbell. 10 year old little Johnny answers, holding a beer and smoking a fat cigar. The salesman says, «little boy is your mother home?» Little Johnny taps his ash on the carpet and says, «what do you think?»...
14. Seems that the traveling salesman was driving in the countrySeems that the traveling salesman was driving in the country and his car broke down. He hiked several miles to a farm house, and asked the farmer if there was a place he could stay over night. «Sure,» said the farmer, «my wife died several years ago, and my two daughters are 21 and 23 ... Читать далее...
15. Million-dollar bill user pleads ignorance, blames TreasuryA woman who tried to use a fake $1 million bill to buy $1,675 worth of merchandise at Wal-Mart said it was all just a misunderstanding — she thought the bill was real. The United States Treasury does not make $1 million bills. «You can’t keep up with the U. S. Treasury,» said Alice Pike, ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод слова salesmanSalesman — продавец, торговец Перевод слова He is a born salesman — он прирожденный коммерсант aggressive salesman — напористый торговый агент car salesman — продавец машин I really dislike this Salesman. Мне категорически не нравится этот продавец. The Salesman measured off three metres of the wood. Продавец отмерил три метра дерева. The Salesman will call ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод слова falseFalse — ошибочный, фальшивый, не настоящий Перевод слова False accusation — ложное обвинение false note — фальшивая нота false document — поддельный документ He registered at the hotel under a False name. Он зарегистрировался в гостинице под чужим именем. His friends played him False. Его друзья обманули его. She’s so False. Она такая врунья....
18. Fake two dollar billOn my way home from the second job I’ve taken for the extra holiday cash I need, I stopped at Taco Bell for a quick bite to eat. In my wallet is a $50 bill and a $2 bill. That is all of the cash I have on my person. I figure that with a ... Читать далее...
19. Next time you think your hotel bill is too high you might want to consider thisHusband and wife are traveling by car from Key West to Boston After almost twenty-four hours on the road, They’re too tired to continue, and they decide to stop for a rest. They stop at a nice hotel and take a room, but they only plan to sleep for four hours and then get back ... Читать далее...
20. A snooker player Bill Webeniuk was famous for his drinking abilityWilliam Alexander «Bill» Werbeniuk (14 January 1947 — 20 January 2003) was a Canadian professional snooker and pool player. Recognisable for his girth, he was nicknamed «Big Bill». William Werbeniuk was born on 14 January 1947 in Winnipeg. His paternal grandfather had immigrated to Canada from Ukraine; his father, according to Werbeniuk, «was one of ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы out-of-pocket expenses[out-of-pocket expenses] {n. phr.} Expenses one has to pay foroneself, not the company that sends one on a given assignment, such astips for waiters, cab drivers, etc. Luckily, my out-of-pocketexpenses didn’t amount to more than $15....
22. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Оплата счета в ресторане» (Paying a restaurant bill)— May I clear away the dishes? Would you like anything else? — No, thanks. I think that will do for me. Can I have my bill, please? I’m in a bit of a hurry. — Certainly. I’ll bring it to you in a minute. How would you like to pay: in cash or by ... Читать далее...
23. Bill of No Rights by Lewis W. NapperBill of No Rights By Lewis W. Napper We, the sensible of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid any more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior and secure the blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great grandchildren, hereby try one ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы play one false[play one false] {v. phr.}, {literary} To act disloyally toward ; betray; cheat; deceive. Good faith was not in him: heplayed anyone false who trusted him. His hopes had played himfalse....
25. Значение идиомы bum’s rush[bum’s rush] {n. phr.}, {slang} Throwing or pushing someone out from where he is not wanted. When John tried to go to the party where he was not invited, Bill and Fred gave him the bum’s rush. Tom became too noisy, and he got the bum’s rush. 2. To hurry or rush. The salesman tried ... Читать далее...
26. A Mistake in the Hotel BillHotel clerk: Here’s the Bill for your four-night stay. Would you like the Incidentals charged to your credit card? May: Incidentals? I think there’s some mistake. I didn’t order any Pay-per-view movies and I never ordered room service. And, I didn’t have any Spa services, either. Hotel clerk: Are you sure? We show three movies ... Читать далее...
27. Bill and Hillary are at the first baseball game ofBill and Hillary are at the first baseball game of the season. Suddenly Clinton grabs Hillary by the collar and throws her over the side and onto the field. The stunned umpire shouted, «No, Mr. President! I said, Throw the first PITCH!»...
28. Значение идиомы on account[on account] {adv. phr.} As part payment of a debt; to lessen theamount owed. John paid $10 down and $5 on account each month forhis bicycle....
29. Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, and Bill Clinton are sittingHillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, and Bill Clinton are sitting in a helicopter and Bill starts to think. He sits there for about 15 minutes and finally Hillary asks why he is looking so sad. He says, «I just was wondering what I could do for the poor countries.» «Well » says Chelsea, «you could throw ... Читать далее...
30. Bill and Hillary are at a restaurantBill and Hillary are at a restaurant. The waiter tells them tonight’s special is chicken almondine and fresh fish. The chicken sounds good, I’ll have that,» Hillary says. The waiter nods. And the vegetable?» he asks. Oh, He’ll have the fish,» Hillary replies....
31. Значение идиомы out of sorts[out of sorts] {adj. phr.} In an angry or unhappy mood; in a badtemper; grouchy. Mary was out of sorts and wouldn’t say goodmorning. Bob was out of sorts because he didn’t get a bicycle forhis birthday....
32. Биография Билла Гейтса/ The Biography of Bill GatesНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Biography of Bill Gates Биография Билла Гейтса There isn’t a person in the world who doesn’t know about Bill Gates. He is the founder and co-leader of Microsoft Corporation. He is also an American business magnate, who is considered to be one of the richest people on ... Читать далее...
33. Bill Clinton’s haircutBefore his infamous haircut on the tarmac, Clinton asked his stylist Christophe, «How long will this take, how much will it cost, and how good will this look?» Christophe replied just ten minutes, cost $20, and look marvelous. An hour and fifteen minutes later, Clinton looked into the mirror in horror and Christophe handed him ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы joking aside[joking aside] or [joking apart] {v. phr.}, {informal} No fooling;without exaggerating: seriously. Joking aside, although theconditions were not very comfortable, we had a wonderful time. Joking apart, there must have been over a hundred people in theroom....
35. Incredible golf ballA golfer, playing a round by himself, is about to tee off, and a greasy little salesman runs up to him, and yells, «Wait! Before you tee off, I have something really amazing to show you!» The golfer, annoyed, says, «What is it?» «It’s a special golf ball,» says the salesman. «You can never lose ... Читать далее...
36. A talking horseA travelling salesman stopped alongside a field on a country road to rest a few minutes. The man had just closed his eyes when a horse came to the fence and began to boast about his past. «Yes sir, I’m a fine horse. I’ve run in 25 races and won over??5 million. I keep my ... Читать далее...
37. Bill Murray drove a taxi while cabbie played saxThe Toronto Film Festival proclaimed Friday Bill Murray Day, with a tribute to the star and free public screenings of «Ghostbusters» and «Groundhog Day.» And he lived up to his reputation at a packed Q&A with fans by giving a glimpse into the quirky mind of Murray. The star, wearing red pants, a plaid shirt ... Читать далее...
38. Bill Clinton and Al Gore go into a local diner for lunchBill Clinton and Al Gore go into a local diner for lunch. As they read the menu the waitress comes over and askes Clinton, «Are you ready to order?» Clinton replies, «Yes, I’d like a quickie.» «A quickie?!?» the waitress replies. «Sir, given the current situation of your personal life I don’t think that is ... Читать далее...
39. A blonde went to the appliance store saleA blonde went to the appliance store sale and found a bargain. «I would like to buy this TV,» she told the salesman. «Sorry we don’t sell to blondes,» he replied. She hurried home, dyed her hair, came back again and told the salesman, «I would like to buy this TV.» «Sorry we don’t sell ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы on the wing[on the wing] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the air; while flying. The duck flew away, but John shot it on the wing. 2. {informal} Inconstant motion; always very busy. Susan was on the wing doingthings to get ready for her trip. Mr. Jones had a busy scheduleand his secretary had to catch him ... Читать далее...