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1. Значение идиомы dash off[dash off] {v.} To make, do, or finish quickly; especially, to draw, paint, or write hurriedly. Ann took out her drawing pad and pencil and dashed off a sketch of the Indians. John can dash off several letters while Mary writes only one. Charles had forgotten to write his English report and dashed it off ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы man of letters[man of letters] {n. phr.} A writer; an author; a scholar. Chekhov was not only a practicing physician but also a first-rate manof letters....
3. Значение идиомы a friend in need is a friend indeed[a friend in need is a friend indeed] A genuine friend on whom one can always depend. — A proverb; often shortened to «a friend in need…» When John’s house burned down, his neighbor Jim helped him and his family with shelter, food and clothing. John said, «Jim, a friend in need is a friend ... Читать далее...
4. Chain Letter Type IVAs if you care, here is a poem that I wrote. Send it to every one of your friends. Friends — A friend is someone who is always at your side, — A friend is someone who likes you even though you smell like a wet dog, — A friend is someone who likes you ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы boyfriend[boyfriend] {n.}, {informal} 1. A male friend or companion. «John and his boyfriends have gone to the ball game,» said his mother. 2. A girl’s steady date, a woman’s favorite man friend; a male lover or sweetheart. Jane’s new boyfriend is a senior in high school. Contrast: GIRLFRIEND....
6. Перевод слова hersHers — ее, принадлежащий ей Перевод слова It’s a friend of hers — это один из ее друзей it is no business of hers — это не ее дело he took my letters and hers — он взял и мои и ее письма This dress is Hers. Это ее платье. A word of Hers can ... Читать далее...
7. Biologist experimentThere was this biologist who was doing some experiments with frogs. He was measuring just how far frogs could jump. So he puts a frog on a line and says «Jump frog, jump!». The frog jumps 2 feet. He writes in his lab book: ‘Frog with 4 legs — jumps 2 feet’. Next he chops ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы lady friend[lady friend] {n.} 1. A woman friend. His aunt stays with a ladyfriend in Florida during the winter. 2. A woman who is the lover of aman. — Used by people trying to appear more polite, but not often usedby careful speakers. The lawyer took his lady friend to dinner. Syn.: GIRLFRIEND....
9. Значение идиомы at hand[at hand] also [at close hand] or [near at hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Easy to reach; nearby. When he writes, he always keeps a dictionary at hand. 2. {formal} Coming soon; almost here. Examinations are past and Commencement Day is at hand....
10. Значение идиомы girl friend[girl friend] {n.}, {informal} 1. A female friend or companion. Jane is spending the night at her girlfriend’s house. 2. A boy’ssteady girl; the girl or woman partner in a love affair; girl;sweetheart. John is taking his girl friend to the dance. Contrast:BOYFRIEND....
11. Значение идиомы ghost-writer[ghost-writer] {n.} A writer whose identity remains a secret andwho writes for another who receives all the credit. It is rumoredthat John Smith’s best-selling novel was written by a ghost-writer....
12. Значение идиомы friends with[friends with] Friendly to; a friend of. Alice found severalgirls to be friends with on the first day of school. At first Ididn’t like John, but now I am friends with him....
13. Значение идиомы at least[at least] {adv. phr.} 1. or [at the least] At the smallest guess; no fewer than; no less than. You should brush your teeth at least twice a day. At least three students are failing in mathematics. Mr. Johnson must weigh 200 pounds at least. Compare: ALL OF. 2. Whatever else you may say; anyhow; ... Читать далее...
14. Stacey makes a new friend at school and invites herStacey makes a new friend at school and invites her home for the first time. Stacey excuses herself to fetch her Mom and introduce her new friend. As her friend is standing in the living room next to the fireplace, she picks up the attractive vase on the mantle. When Stacey returns with her mother, ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы from way back, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: from way back Перевод: с давних пор, долгое время Пример: I know my friend from way back. In fact, we went to elementary school together. Я с давних пор знаю своего друга. Вообще-то, мы вместе ходили в начальную школу....
16. Значение идиомы can’t help but[can’t help but] {informal} also {formal} [cannot but] {v. phr.} To be forced to; can only; must. When the streets are full of melting snow, you can’t help but get your shoes wet. When a friend gave Jim a ticket to the game, he couldn’t help but go. When a close friend dies, you cannot ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы school of hard knocks[school of hard knocks] {n. phr.} Life outside of school orcollege; life out in the world; the ordinary experience of learningfrom work and troubles. He never went to high school; he waseducated in the school of hard knocks....
18. Значение идиомы no end to[no end to] or {informal} [no end of] So many, or so much of, as toseem almost endless; very many or very much. There was no end tothe letters pouring into the post office. Bob and Dick becameclose friends and had no end of fun together....
19. Значение идиомы yours truly[yours truly] {adv. phr.} 1. Signing off at the end of letters. Yours truly, Tom Smith. 2. I, the first person singular pronoun, frequently abbreviated as t. y. As t. y. has often pointed out… T. y. is not really interested in the offer....
20. Значение идиомы bosom friend[bosom friend] {n. phr.} A very close friend; an old buddy with whom one has a confidential relationship. Sue and Jane have been bosom friends since their college days....
21. My Best Friend (2)Every person needs a friend. Friends are very important in our life. My best friend’s name is Dasha. She is in my class. We have a lot in common. She likes sport and dancing. She if fond of music and films. We often spend time together: we walk after school, talk about different things, watch ... Читать далее...
22. Bra sizesHave you ever wondered why A, B, C, D, DD, E, F and G are the letters used to define bra sizes? If you have wondered why, but couldn’t figure out what the letters stood for… It is about time you became informed! {A} — Almost Boobs… {B} — Barely there. {C} — Can’t Complain! ... Читать далее...
23. Forgotten letters — Забытые письмаI have chosen this topic because I like to receive letters written by hand, but unfortunately have forgotten about it … Letter is one of the oldest methods of transmitting a message. Written by hand, painstaking, precisely derived handwriting. Then, when there were no mobile phones, no internet, and generally not a lot of technology, ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы time off[time off] {n. phr.} A period of release from work. If I hadsome time off this afternoon, I would finish writing the letters Ipromised to my family....
25. Значение идиомы or other[or other] {adv.} — Used to emphasize indefinite words or phrasesbeginning with «some» . Somehow or other, Linda managed to get tothe show on time. I’ll think of something or other for theprogram. She found a beautiful cup and saucer somewhere or other. I’ll get around to cleaning the closets sometime or other. Someone or ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы read into[read into] {v. phr.} To attribute extra meaning to; deduce from;consider to be implicit in. Just because Fred’s letters sounded sofriendly Mary was wrong to read anything serious into them....
27. Значение идиомы call on[call on] or [call upon] {v.} 1. To make a call upon; visit. Mr. Brown called on an old friend while he was in the city. 2. To ask for help. He called on a friend to give him money for the bus fare to his home....
28. Пословица / поговорка a friend in need is a friend indeed — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: a friend in need is a friend indeed Перевод: друзья познаются в беде Пример: He was my best friend since childhood so naturally I helped him when he got into trouble. We both know that a friend in need is a friend indeed. Он был моим лучшим другом с детства, поэтому естественно, ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы at random[at random] {adv. phr.} With no order, plan, or purpose; in a mixed-up, or thoughtless way. He opened the letters at random. His clothes were scattered about the room at random....
30. Значение идиомы day in court[day in court] {n. phr.} A chance to be heard; an impartial hearing; a chance to explain what one has done. The letters from the faculty members to the dean gave Professor Smith his day in court....
31. Значение идиомы chain letter[chain letter] {n.} A letter which each person receiving it is asked to copy and send to several others. Most chain letters die out quickly....
32. The power of the pressTwo boys are playing football in Golden Gate Park when one is attacked by a Rottweiler. Thinking quickly, the other boy rips off a board of the nearby fence, wedges it down the dog’s collar and twists, breaking the dog’s neck. A reporter who is strollin by sees the incident, and rushes over to interview ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы on the fly[on the fly ] {adv. phr.} 1. While in the air; in flight. Thebird caught a bug on the fly. Joe was called out because thecatcher caught the ball on the fly. 2. {informal} Between otheractivities; while busy with many things. The president was so busythat he had to dictate letters on the fly. John ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы cast[cast] or [shed] or [throw light upon] {v. phr.} To explain; illuminate; clarify. The letters that were found suddenly cast a new light on the circumstances of Tom’s disappearance. Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity threw light upon the enigma of our universe....
35. Значение идиомы burn up[burn up] {v.} 1. To burn completely; destroy or be destroyed by fire. Mr. Scott was burning up old letters. The house burned up before the firemen got there. 2. {informal} To irritate, anger, annoy. The boy’s laziness and rudeness burned up his teacher. The breakdown of his new car burned Mr. Jones up....
36. Значение идиомы radio ham[radio ham] {n. phr.} Someone whose hobby is the operating ofshortwave radio. The code letters C. Q. are used by radio hams toinvite other radio hams to join in the conversation....
37. Значение идиомы rank and file[rank and file] {n. phr.} Ordinary people; the regular membershipof an organization; the enlisted privates in the Army. The generalusually inspects the rank and file on specific national holidays. The secretary of the association sends letters annually to the rankand file....
38. Значение идиомы tell tales out of school[tell tales out of school] {v. phr.} To tell something that issecret; tell others something that is not meant to be known. Don’ttell Jane anything. She is always telling tales out of school. Compare: LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG, SPILL THE BEANS....
39. Перевод идиомы (to be) half the battle, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: (to be) half the battle Перевод: большая часть работы Пример: Writing the letters will be half the battle. We can finish the rest of the work next week. Если мы напишем письма, это уже будет полдела. Остальную работу мы можем закончить на следующей неделе....
40. Значение идиомы to-be[to-be] {adj.} That is going to be; about to become. — Used afterthe noun it modifies. Bob kissed his bride-to-be. The principalof the high school greeted the high school students-to-be on theirlast day in junior high....