Значение идиомы peter out

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1. 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 […]...
2. Lady Di is welcomed at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter Lady 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 […]...
3. 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 […]...
4. St Peter is standing at the pearly gates one day An 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 […]...
5. St. Peter meets Mother Theresa at the Gates Of Heaven St. 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 […]...
6. Биография Петра I Великого на английском языке. Biography of Peter the Great Peter 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. […]...
7. When the old golfer died, Peter met him at the gates of heaven When 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 […]...
8. 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....
9. 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....
10. 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. […]...
11. 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....
12. 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 […]...
13. Значение идиомы go to town [go to town] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To do something quickly or withgreat force or energy; work fast or hard. The boys went to town onthe old garage, and had it torn down before Father came home fromwork. While Sally was slowly washing the dishes, she rememberedshe had a date with Pete that evening; then […]...
14. 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....
15. 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 […]...
16. Значение идиомы slow burn [slow burn] {n.}, {informal} A slowly increasing feeling of anger. The boys kept teasing John, and watched him do a slow burn. Barbara’s slow burn ended only when Mary explained themisunderstanding....
17. It finally happened A 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 […]...
18. Значение идиомы take on [take on] {v.} 1. To receive for carrying; be loaded with. A bigship was at the dock taking on automobiles in crates to carry overseasfor sale. The bus driver stopped at the curb to take the womanon. 2. To begin to have ; take. Others joined the fistfight until it took on the look of […]...
19. 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....
20. Peter I the Great Peter 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 […]...
21. Значение идиомы bad blood [bad blood] {n.}, {informal} Anger or misgivings due to bad relations in the past between individuals or groups. There’s a lot of bad blood between Max and Jack; I bet they’ll never talk to each other again. Compare: BAD SHIT....
22. 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....
23. 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. […]...
24. Значение идиомы get behind [get behind] {v.} 1. To go too slowly: be late; do something tooslowly. The post office got behind in delivering Christmas mail. Syn.: FALL BEHIND. Contrast: KEEP UP. 2. {informal} To support; help. A club is much better if members get behind their leaders. Wegot behind Mary to be class president. Compare: BACK OF. 3.{informal} […]...
25. 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....
26. Значение идиомы on one’s head [on one’s head] or [upon one’s head] {adv. phr.} On one’s self. When the school board fired the superintendent of schools, theybrought the anger of the parents upon their heads. Billy had beennaughty all day, but he really brought his parents’ anger down on hishead by pushing his little sister into a mud puddle. Compare: […]...
27. Значение идиомы carry on [carry on] {v.} 1. To work at; be busy with; manage. Bill and his father carried on a hardware business. Mr. Jones and Mr. Smith carried on a long correspondence with each other. 2. To keep doing as before; continue. After his father died, Bill carried on with the business. The colonel told the soldiers […]...
28. Значение идиомы every cloud has a silver lining [every cloud has a silver lining] Every trouble has somethinghopeful that you can see in it, like the bright edge around a darkcloud. – A proverb. The doctor told Tommy to cheer up when he hadmeasles. “Every cloud has a silver lining,” he said. Compare: IT’S ANILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODY GOOD....
29. Перевод слова anger Anger – гнев, злость Перевод слова In anger – в гневе, в ярости fit of anger – приступ гнева to leash one’s anger – сдерживать свой гнев ‘It’s a lie!’ he shouted in Anger. ‘Это ложь! – закричал он в гневе. You could hear the Anger in his voice. Я мог слышать гнев в его […]...
30. Значение идиомы blow up [blow up] {v.} 1a. To break or destroy or to be destroyed by explosion. He blew up the plane by means of a concealed bomb. The fireworks factory blew up when something went wrong in an electric switch. 1b. {informal} To explode with anger or strong feeling; lose control of yourself. When Father bent the […]...
31. Значение идиомы raise one’s voice [raise one’s voice] {v. phr.} To speak loudly, as if in anger or inprotest. “I’m sorry, Mom,” Peter said. “I didn’t mean to raise myvoice.”...
32. Значение идиомы dead tired [dead tired] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very tired; exhausted; worn out. She was dead tired at the end of the day’s work. Compare: DEAD ON ONE’S FEET....
33. Значение идиомы in one’s behalf [in one’s behalf] or [on one’s behalf] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1.For someone else; in your place. My husband could not be heretonight, but I want to thank you on his behalf. 2. For the good ofanother person or group; as a help to someone. My teacher went tothe factory and spoke in my behalf when […]...
34. Значение идиомы whole cheese [whole cheese] {slang} or {informal} [whole show] {n.}, {informal}The only important person; big boss. Joe thought he was the wholecheese in the game because he owned the ball. You’re not the wholeshow just because you got all A’s. Compare: BIG CHEESE....
35. 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....
36. Значение идиомы paint the town red [paint the town red] or [paint the town] {v. phr.}, {slang} To goout to drink and have a good time; celebrate wildly; carouse. Itwas the sailors’ first night ashore; they painted the town red. Compare: ON THE TOWN....
37. Значение идиомы in clover [in clover] or [in the clover] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} Inrich comfort; rich or successful; having a pleasant or easy life. They live in clover because their father is rich. When we finishthe hard part we’ll be in the clover. Compare: BED OF ROSES, LIFE OFRILEY, LIVE HIGH OFF THE HOG, ON EASY STREET....
38. Значение идиомы sewed up [sewed up] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Won or arranged as you wish;decided. They thought they had the game sewed up, but the otherteam won it with a touchdown in the last quarter. Dick thought hehad the job sewed up, but another boy got it. Compare: IN THE BAG....
39. Перевод слова silver Silver – 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....
40. Значение идиомы all the way [all the way] or [the whole way] {adv. phr.} 1. From start to finish during the whole distance or time. Jack climbed all the way to the top of the tree. Joe has played the whole way in the football game and it’s almost over. 2. In complete agreement; with complete willingness to satisfy. – […]...