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1. Значение идиомы bring [bring] or [wheel in] or [out] or [up the big guns] {v. phr.} To make use of a concealed plan in order to defeat an opponent in an argument or in a game, debate, or competition. The new computer software company decided to bring out the big guns to get ahead of the competition....
2. Значение идиомы the pits [the pits] {n.}, {slang} 1. A low class, blighted andill-maintained place, motel room or apartment. Max, this motel isthe pits, I will not sleep here! 2. The end of the road, the point ofno return, the point of total ruin of one’s health. John flunked high school this year for the thirdtime; he will never […]...
3. Значение идиомы edge out [edge out] {v.} To defeat in competition or rivalry; take the placeof; force out. Harry edged out Tom for a place in Mary’saffections. Signal lights on cars have gradually edged out handsignals....
4. Перевод слова oppose Oppose – возражать, сопротивляться, противиться Перевод слова He opposes our coming – он против нашего приезда to oppose a bill – высказаться против законопроекта to fight, oppose extradition – не разрешать выдачу to oppose apprehension – противодействовать задержанию Most doctors Oppose assisted suicide. Большинство врачей против эвтаназии. He is Opposed by two other candidates. Он […]...
5. Значение идиомы out of the hole [out of the hole] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1a. With ascore better than zero in a game; especially a card game, to a scoreabove zero. It took us a long time to get out of the hole in thecard game. 1b. Even with an opponent after being behind; out oftrouble in a sport or […]...
6. Перевод слова opponent Opponent – противник, конкурент, враг; противоположный Перевод слова Worthy opponent – уважаемый оппонент opponent poles – противоположные полюса opponent river bank – противоположный берег реки opponent armies – враждующие армии He jumped on his Opponent. Он накинулся на своего оппонента. He easily threw his Opponent. Он довольно легко дал отпор своему оппоненту. His Opponent hooked […]...
7. Значение идиомы in the hole [in the hole] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1a. Having a scorelower than zero in a game, especially a card game; to a score belowzero. John went three points in the hole on the first hand of thecard game. 1b. Behind an opponent; in difficulty in a sport or game. We had their pitcher in […]...
8. American Sports and Games Топик Американские спортивные состязания и игры подробно рассказывает о самых популярных видах спорта в США. Вам будет интересно узнать, что самая популярная игра – это бейсбол: ему учат играть мальчишек с самого раннего детства. Затем идет футбол, но именно американский: эта игра появилась в результате “объединения” регби и соккера. Про игроков в американский футбол есть […]...
9. The Big Game On my way home from class, I Ran into Cara, a Schoolmate that I have not seen in a few months. I stopped to say hi to her. Mark: Hey Cara! How’s everything? Long time no see. Cara: Yeah! It’s been a while. I’m doing alright. What about you? Mark: Great! I’m excited about the […]...
10. Значение идиомы end run [end run] {n.} A football play in which a back tries to run aroundone end of the opponent’s line. Smith’s end run scored the winningtouchdown....
11. Значение идиомы game at which two can play [game at which two can play] {n. phr.} A plan, trick, or way ofacting that both sides may use. Rough football is a game two canplay. Politics is a game at which two can play....
12. Значение идиомы tug-of-war [tug-of-war] {n.} 1. A game in which two teams pull on oppositeends of a rope, trying to pull the other team over a line marked onthe ground. The tug-of-war ended when both teams tumbled in aheap. 2. A contest in which two sides try to defeat each other;struggle. A tug-of-war developed between the boys who […]...
13. Значение идиомы in the bag [in the bag] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Sure to be won or gotten;certain. Jones had the election in the bag after the shameful newsabout his opponent came out. We thought we had the game in thebag. Compare: SEWED UP....
14. Перевод слова competition Competition – соревнование, состязание, конкуренция Перевод слова Chess competition – шахматный турнир diving competition – соревнования по прыжкам в воду to meet with competition – сталкиваться с конкуренцией Who won the Competition? Кто выиграл конкурс? Competition should beat the price down. Цены должны упасть из-за конкуренции. Has Jim entered for the Competition? Джим будет участвовать […]...
15. Значение идиомы hit one’s stride [hit one’s stride] {v. phr.} 1. To walk or run at your best speed;reach your top speed or game. After walking the first mile, Jim wasjust hitting his stride. The horse began to hit his stride andmoved ahead of the other horses in the race. 2. To do your best work;do the best job you […]...
16. Значение идиомы ace in the hole [ace in the hole] {n. phr.} 1. An ace given to a player face down so that other players in a card game cannot see it. When the cowboy bet all his money in the poker game he did not know that the gambler had an ace in the hole and would win it from […]...
17. The History of Football Из топика Истории футбола вы узнаете много интересного об этой игре, фанатами которой является большая часть населения всего мира. Сейчас уже трудно сказать, в какой стране появилась эта спортивная игра, так как похожие игры были и в Древнем Китае, и в Египте и в Древнем Риме. В Англии подобная игра появилось около 1100 года, и […]...
18. Значение идиомы used to be [used to be] or [did use to be] {v. phr.} Formerly or once was. Mary used to be small; but she has grown up. Dick used to be thebest pitcher on the team last year; now two other pitchers are betterthan he is....
19. Sports В топике Занятия спортом – я рассказываю, что спорт необходим всем, потому он делает человека здоровым, сильным, красивым, дисциплинированным и организованным. Вот сколько преимуществ, можете выбрать любой вид спорта, на свой вкус. Лично мне больше всего нравится футбол, потому что это красивая, интересная и очень динамичная спортивная командная игра. Sport is probably as old as […]...
20. Sports in the USA In the USA many sports and sports activities attract millions of active participants. One reason of the popularity of sport in America may be the variety and size of America, providing Americans with a large choice of summer and winter sports. In addition, public sports facilities have always been available in great number for participants. […]...
21. Значение идиомы take it on the chin [take it on the chin] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be badly beatenor hurt. Our football team really took it on the chin today. Theyare all bumps and bruises. Mother and I took it on the chin in thecard game. 2. To accept without complaint something bad that happensto you; accept trouble or defeat calmly. […]...
22. Значение идиомы down east [down east] or [Down East] {n.} The northeast coastal part of the United States and part of Canada; especially: the coastal parts of Maine. Many people in Boston like to go down east for their summer vacation. Compare: I WOULDN’T DO IT FOR A FARM DOWN EAST....
23. Sports in Great Britain Из топика Спорт в Великобритании вы узнаете, что самая популярная игра в Англии – футбол, в который играют все: “от мала до велика”. И почему футбол – не только спорт, но и бизнес, которому в стране уделяют большое внимание. The English are great lovers of sport; and they are neither playing nor watching games, they […]...
24. Значение идиомы speed trap [speed trap] {n.} A place where police hide and wait to catchdrivers who are going even a little faster than the speed limit. Mr. Jones was caught in a speed trap....
25. Значение идиомы play into one’s hands [play into one’s hands] {v. phr.} To be or do something thatanother person can use against you; help an opponent against yourself. In the basketball game, Jerry’s foul played into the opponents’hands. Mary and Bobby both wanted the last piece of cake, butBobby played into Mary’s hands by trying to grab it....
26. Question answer 04 What did the footballer say when he accidentally burped during a game? Sorry, it was a freak hic! Why are football grounds odd? Because you can sit in the stands but can’t stand in the sits! What do you get if you drop a piano on a team’s defence? A flat back four! Why did […]...
27. Перевод идиомы get the wind knocked out of someone, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get the wind knocked out of someone Перевод: попасть в состояние, когда перехватывает дыхание от удара в область живота Пример: He was standing out on the football field when his opponent tackled him and knocked the wind out of him. Он стоял на футбольном поле, когда его противник выхватил у него мяч, ударив его, […]...
28. Homecoming Fall is once again Upon us, and that means that Homecoming celebrations are Just around the corner. Homecoming is an American tradition each September and October for high schools and colleges where they celebrate their School spirit with a football game and other celebrations. I remember the homecoming events when I was in school. First, […]...
29. Sport in the USA – Спорт в США (1) Americans play tennis, hockey and most other international sports but they do not play football in the same way as the rest of the world. The players can run with the ball, touch and push each other. Players wear special clothes for American football with helmets on their heads, because the game can be dangerous. […]...
30. Значение идиомы choose up sides [choose up sides] {v. phr.} To form two teams with two captains taking turns choosing players. The boys chose up sides for a game of softball. Tom and Joe were the captains. They chose up sides....
31. Значение идиомы high-handed [high-handed] {adj.} Depending on force rather than right; bossy;dictatorial. With high-handed daring, John helped himself to thebest food on the table. Mr. Smith was a high-handed tyrant in hisoffice....
32. Значение идиомы in the groove [in the groove] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Doing something very well;near perfection; at your best. The band was right in the groovethat night. It was an exciting football game; every player wasreally in the groove....
33. Перевод слова speed Speed – скорость, быстрота, темп; мчаться Перевод слова To drive engine up to speed – раскручивать двигатель to drop speed – снижать скорость speed of utterance – темп речи to speed off – поспешно удалиться He has been Speeding. Он превысил скорость. Time Speed by. Время быстро пронеслось. The train put on Speed. Поезд прибавил […]...
34. Значение идиомы play the game [play the game] {v. phr.}, {informal} To obey the rules; do right;act fairly. “That’s not playing the game,” we told him when hewanted to desert his wife. “Oh, let’s play the game,” he said, when his partner suggested a way to keep from paying some of theirdebts. Your parents want you to play the game […]...
35. Football – Футбол Football has been called the most popular game in the world, and it certainly has a great many fans in Britain. It is the game that is played nearly in all countries. A team is composed of 11 players: a goalkeeper, backs, half-backs and forwards. The captain of the team is usually the oldest or […]...
36. Перевод слова fierce Fierce – жестокий, лютый, свирепый Перевод слова Fierce dog – злая собака fierce expression of countenance – свирепое выражение лица fierce competition – жестокая конкуренция fierce heat – невыносимая жара He was killed in a Fierce battle. Он был убит в жестокой битве. There’s Fierce rivalry for the job. Существует жесткая конкуренция за получение работы. […]...
37. Sport in Great Britain – Спорт в Великобритании (2) The British have a reputation for being mad about sports. In fact they like watching sports more than playing them. The British are spectators and the most popular spectator sports are cricket and football. Football is the most popular game. Football, or soccer, is an example of a professional game. The game of football was […]...
38. Office Competition Okay, everybody. Listen up. We’re approaching the end of the month. Unless you’re new here, you know that we are in Competition with our Rival, the East Coast office, to have the most sales this period. At the beginning of the month, we Pulled ahead and it looked like we were finally going To turn […]...
39. Four nuns arrived at the gates of heaven Four nuns arrived at the gates of heaven. St. Peter makes the inspection. The first one says:”I have to confess, I held mans penis in one hand.” St. Peter says:”You see the bowl of holy water, wash your hand and go in.” The second says:”I have to confess, I held mans penis in both hands.” […]...
40. Перевод идиомы have an edge / have the edge (on / over someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: have an edge / have the edge (on / over someone or something) Перевод: иметь преимущество над кем-либо или чем-либо Пример: Our team has an edge over the other teams to win the high school football championship. Наша команда имеет преимущество над другими командами в школьном футбольном чемпионате. The boy has the edge on […]...