Значение идиомы peter out

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1. Значение идиомы rob Peter to pay Paul[rob Peter to pay Paul] {v. phr.} To change one duty or need foranother; take from one person or thing to pay another. Bill owedSam a dollar, so he borrowed another from Joe to pay Sam back. Herobbed Peter to pay Paul. Trying to study a lesson for one classduring another class is like robbing ... Читать далее...
2. St Peter is standing at the pearly gates one dayAn Australian joke… St Peter is standing at the pearly gates one day when a pair of Abo’s stroll up. «Your names aren’t on today’s list… let me go and ask the Boss» he says. In God’s office he tells the Big Man all about the two Abo’s, and God tells Peter to go and ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы strike it rich[strike it rich] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To discover oil, or alarge vein of minerals to be mined, or a buried treasure. The oldprospector panned gold for years before he struck it rich. 2. Tobecome rich or successful suddenly or without expecting to. Everyone wanted to buy one of the new gadgets, and their inventorstruck ... Читать далее...
4. Lady Di is welcomed at the Pearly Gates by St. PeterLady Di is welcomed at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter. Peter asks: «Oh dear, what happened to you?» Di answers: «I died in a car crash, but wait till you see my friend, he looks much worse». Half an hour later Dodi shows up and St. Peter says: «My God, you look terrible.» Dodi ... Читать далее...
5. St. Peter meets Mother Theresa at the Gates Of HeavenSt. Peter meets Mother Theresa at the Gates Of Heaven and says, «You were a good woman. I’m giving you a nice halo.» Mother Theresa is walking around Heaven when she sees Princess Di, and the Princess has a much bigger halo. Mother Theresa goes back to St. Peter and says, «St. Peter, I spent ... Читать далее...
6. Биография Петра I Великого на английском языке. Biography of Peter the GreatPeter I, or Peter the Great was one of the most outstanding rulers and reformers in Russian history. He was Tsar of Russia and became Emperor in 1721. First he rules together with his brother, Ivan, and his sister, Sofya. In 1696 he became a sole ruler. He was a healthy, lively and clever child. ... Читать далее...
7. When the old golfer died, Peter met him at the gates of heavenWhen the old golfer died, Peter met him at the gates of heaven. «Sorry, old man,» Peter said, «But I can’t let you in. You see the big book here says you committed one unpardonable sin back in 1978 — You took the Lord’s name in vain during a golf game.» «Oh, yes. I’ll never ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы closed book[closed book] {n.} A secret; something not known or understood. The man’s early life is a closed book. For Mary, science is a closed book. The history of the town is a closed book....
9. Значение идиомы closed shop[closed shop] {n. phr.} 1. A plant or factory that employs only union workers. Our firm has been fighting the closed shop policy for many years now. 2. A profession or line of work dominated by followers of a certain mode of thinking and behaving that does not tolerate differing views or ideas. Certain groups ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы close down[close down] or [shut down] {v.} To stop all working, as in a factory; stop work entirely; also: to stop operations in. The factory closed down for Christmas. The company shut down the condom plant for Easter....
11. It finally happenedA man died and went to Heaven. After reaching the gates to Heaven the man was talking with Saint Peter and he asked, «I know I was good during my life, and I really appreciate being brought to Heaven, but I’m really curious… What does Hell look like?» So Saint Peter thought about it a ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы in the red[in the red] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In an unprofitableway; so as to lose money. A large number of American radio stationsoperate in the red. A rich man who has a farm or ranch often runsit in the red, but makes his money with his factory or business. Contrast: IN THE BLACK....
13. Peter I the GreatPeter I, or Peter the Great (1672-1725), was one of the most outstanding rulers and reformers in Russian history. He was at first a joint ruler with his weak and sickly half-brother, Ivan V, and his sister, Sophia. In 1696 he became a sole ruler. Peter I was Tsar of Russia and became Emperor in ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы lose touch[lose touch] {v. phr.}, {informal} To fail to keep in contact orcommunication. — Usually used with «with». After she moved toanother town, she lost touch with her childhood friends. Compare: OUTOF TOUCH....
15. Значение идиомы close its doors[close its doors] {v. phr.} 1. To keep someone or something from entering or joining; become closed. The club has closed its doors to new members. 2. To fail as a business; go bankrupt. The fire was so damaging that the store had to close its doors. Business was so poor that we had to ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth[born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth] {adj. phr.} Born to wealth and comfort; provided from birth with everything wanted; born rich. The stranger’s conduct was that of a man who had been born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Compare: WELL-HEELED....
17. Значение идиомы on the town[on the town] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In or into a townto celebrate; having a good time or enjoying the amusements in a town. When the sailors got off their ship they went out on the town. Compare: PAINT THE TOWN RED....
18. Значение идиомы close up shop[close up shop] {v. phr.} 1. To shut a store at the end of a day’s business, also, to end a business. The grocer closes up shop at 5 o’clock. After 15 years in business at the same spot, the garage closed up shop. 2. {informal} To stop some activity; finish what you are doing. ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы to heel[to heel] {adj. phr.} 1. Close behind. The dog ran after arabbit, but Jack brought him to heel. 2. Under control; to obedience. When Peter was sixteen, he thought he could do as he pleased, buthis father cut off his allowance, and Peter soon came to heel....
20. Значение идиомы worm in[worm in] {v. phr.} To insinuate oneself; penetrate gradually. By cultivating the friendship of a few of the prominent merchants, Peter hoped to worm his way into that exclusive elite of exportmagnates....
21. Значение идиомы without fail[without fail] {adv. phr.} Without failing to do it or failing inthe doing of it; certainly, surely. Be here at 8 o’clock sharp, without fail. Ben promised to return the bike at a certain timewithout fail....
22. Перевод слова silverSilver — серебро, серебряные изделия Перевод слова Table silver — столовое серебро silver dollar — серебряный доллар to silver glass — серебрить стекло Time had dimmed the Silver. Время сделало серебро тусклым. Silver is a metallic element. Серебро — это металлический элемент. We need to polish the Silver. Нам нужно отполировать серебро....
23. Значение идиомы all in[all in] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very tired; exhausted. The players were all in after their first afternoon of practice. Syn.: PLAYED OUT, WORN OUT....
24. Значение идиомы let off[let off] {v.} 1. To discharge ; explode; fire. Willieaccidentally let off his father’s shotgun and made a hole in thewall. Syn.: GO OFF, LET LOOSE. 2. To permit to go or escape;excuse from a penalty, a duty, or a promise. Two boys were caughtsmoking in school but the principal let them off with a ... Читать далее...
25. Marrying and divorcing in HeavenIt seems that a devout, good couple was about to get married, but a tragic car accident ended their lives. When they got to heaven, they asked St. Peter if he could arrange for them to get married, saying that it was what they had hoped for in life, and they still desired wedded union. ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы throw up[throw up] {v.} 1. {informal} or {slang} [heave up]. To vomit. The heat made him feel sick and he thought he would throw up. Hetook the medicine but threw it up a minute later. 2. {informal} Toquit; leave; let go; give up. When she broke their engagement hethrew up his job and left town. 3. ... Читать далее...
27. Peter Tchaikovsky — Петр Ильич ЧайковскийPeter Tchaikovsky Almost everybody knows «The Nutcracker Suite» with its «Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy» and «Waltz of the Flowers»The Nutcracker Suite» was written as a ballet, but many more people have heard the music than have seen the ballet. Some of Tchaikovsky’s other compositions are well-known too. Among them are the «Swan Lake» ... Читать далее...
28. Betting on SportsPeter: Look at this! I just won 2,000 Smackaroos! Angela: Where did you get all that money? Peter: I won it Betting on the game last night. I placed a small Wager with high Odds and won big. Angela: Wow, I always put money in the Pools at work, but I’ve never won anything like ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы filthy lucre[filthy lucre] {n.}, {informal} Money, especially when thought ofas bad or shameful. When the rich gambler tried to make Sarah marryhim, she said, «Keep your filthy lucre — I shall marry the man Ilove.» — Sometimes used in a joking way. «Come and let’s get ridof some filthy lucre.»...
30. Значение идиомы mine of information[mine of information] {n. phr.} A person, a book, etc., that is avaluable source of information. A dictionary can be a mine ofinformation. He is a mine of information on the stock market....
31. Значение идиомы hang over[hang over] {v.} 1. To be going to happen to; threaten. Greattrouble hangs over the little town because its only factory has closeddown. 2. To remain to be finished or settled. The committee tookup the business that hung over from its last meeting....
32. Перевод слова factoryFactory — завод, фабрика Перевод слова Factory test — заводское испытание factory waste — промышленные отходы factory world — производственная обстановка The Factory has been retooled. Фабрика была переоборудована. It was he who got the Factory working. Именно благодаря ему завод начал работать. The whole Factory stank of decaying fish. По всему заводу распространился запах ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы closed-door[closed-door] {adj.} Away from the public; in private or in secret; limited to a few. The officers of the club held a closed-door meeting. The committee decided on a closed-door rule for the investigation. Compare: IN PRIVATE....
34. Перевод идиомы without fail, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: without fail Перевод: обязательно, несомненно Пример: The postman came at noon everyday without fail. Почтальон каждый день, без задержек, приходил в полдень....
35. Значение идиомы at a blow[at a blow] or [at a stroke] or [at one stroke] {adv. phr.} Immediately; suddenly; with one quick or forceful action. The pirates captured the ship and captured a ton of gold at a blow. A thousand men lost their jobs at a stroke when the factory closed. All the prisoners escaped at one stroke. ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы lie down on the job[lie down on the job] {v. phr.}, {informal} To purposely fail to doyour job; neglect a task; loaf. Bill isn’t trying to learn hislessons. He is lying down on the job. If you lie down on your job, you will lose it....
37. Значение идиомы in the chips[in the chips] {slang} or {informal} [in the money] {adj. phr.}Having plenty of money; prosperous; rich. After his rich uncledied, Richard was in the chips. After years of struggle anddependence, air transportation is in the money. Compare: ON EASYSTREET, WELL-TO-DO....
38. Значение идиомы do for[do for] {v.}, {informal} To cause the death or ruin of; cause to fail. — Used usually in the passive form «done for». The poor fellow is done for and will die before morning. Andy’s employer always does very well by him. If Jim fails that test, he is done for....
39. Значение идиомы hand something to someone on a silver platter[hand something to someone on a silver platter] {v. phr.} To give aperson a reward that has not been earned. The lazy student expectedhis diploma to be handed to him on a silver platter....
40. Значение идиомы open shop[open shop] {n. phr.} A factory or firm that employs both union andnon-union labor. The firm refuses to adopt an open shop policy. Contrast: CLOSED SHOP....