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Значение идиомы pound of flesh

[pound of flesh] {n. phr.}, {literary} The maximum paymentauthorized by law.

He had hoped that Peter would be lenientregarding the interest they had agreed on, but Peter demanded his fullpound of flesh.


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  1. Значение идиомы flesh and blood [flesh and blood] {n.} 1. A close relative ; close relatives. Used in the phrase “one’s own flesh andblood”. Such an answer from her – and she’s my own flesh and blood, too! 2. The appearance of being real or alive. The author doesn’tgive his characters any flesh and blood. 3. The human body. Beforechild […]...
  2. Значение идиомы flesh out [flesh out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To add to; make fuller, bigger, orlonger. The author fleshed out his story by adding more about hiswar experiences. 2. also [flesh up] To become heavier, put on weight, or flesh. He lost weight after his illness but is beginning toflesh out again. See: FILL OUT....
  3. Перевод слова flesh Flesh – тело, плоть, сырое мясо Перевод слова To lose flesh – худеть wolves live on flesh – волки питаются мясом to mortify the flesh – умерщвлять плоть The spirit indeed is willing, but the Flesh is weak. Дух бодр, плоть же немощна. Raw Flesh is generally regarded as more difficult of digestion than boiled […]...
  4. Значение идиомы press the flesh [press the flesh] {v.}, {slang} To shake hands with total strangersby the hundreds, keeping an artificial smile all the way, in order toraise one’s popularity during political elections. IncumbentGovernor Maxwell was pressing the flesh all day long at six differenthotels. Compare: BABY KISSER....
  5. Значение идиомы thorn in the flesh [thorn in the flesh] or [thorn in one’s side] {n. phr.} Somethingthat causes stubborn trouble; a constant bother; a vexation. Thenew voter organization soon became the biggest thorn in the senator’sside. The guerrilla band was a thorn in the flesh of theinvaders....
  6. Перевод идиомы in the flesh, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in the flesh Перевод: собственной персоной Пример: I have never had the chance to meet the president of our university in the flesh. У меня не было возможности увидеть ректора нашего университета собственной персоной....
  7. Перевод слова pound Pound – фунт (единица веса); фунт стерлингов Перевод слова Per pound net – за фунт чистого веса pound note – банкнота в один фунт стерлингов prices range from a shilling to a pound – цены, колеблющиеся от шиллинга до фунта Our company spent £ 50,000 on advertising last month. В прошлом месяце наша компания потратила […]...
  8. Перевод идиомы one’s flesh and blood, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: one’s flesh and blood Перевод: плоть и кровь; близкий родственник Пример: She is my flesh and blood so I felt terrible when she got into trouble. Она моя плоть и кровь, поэтому я чувствовал себя отвратительно, когда она попала в беду....
  9. Значение идиомы pound out [pound out] {v. phr.} 1. To play a piece of music very loudly on apercussion instrument. The boy was pounding out the tune “Mary hada little lamb” on the marimba. 2. To flatten something with a hammer. The bodyshop uses special hammers to pound out the indentations inthe bodies of cars. 3. To produce a […]...
  10. Значение идиомы penny wise and pound foolish [penny wise and pound foolish] Wise or careful in small things butnot careful enough in important things. – A proverb. Mr. Smith’sfence is rotting and falling down because he wouldn’t spend money topaint it. He is penny wise and pound foolish....
  11. Пословица / поговорка the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak Перевод: дух бодр, плоть же немощна Пример: The man often goes to expensive restaurants and nightclubs and although he wants to do well at his job he cannot. For him the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Этот мужчина часто ходит […]...
  12. Значение идиомы pound away at [pound away at] {v. phr.} 1. To attack; criticize. In hiscampaign speeches the candidate kept pounding away at theadministration’s foreign policy. 2. To work industriously. Mikewas pounding away at the foundation of his new house with shovels andpickaxes....
  13. Значение идиомы pound the pavement [pound the pavement] {v. phr.}, {informal} To walk up and down thestreets; tramp about. John pounded the pavement looking for a job. Mary and Bill pounded the pavement to find an apartment....
  14. Пословица / поговорка in for a penny, in for a pound – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: in for a penny, in for a pound Перевод: отдал пенни, придется отдать и фунт Эквивалент в русском языке: назвался груздем – полезай в кузов; взялся за гуж, не говори, что не дюж Пример: In for a penny, in for a pound and because we had already spent so much money repairing […]...
  15. Marrying and divorcing in Heaven It 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. […]...
  16. Пословица / поговорка penny wise and pound foolish – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: penny wise and pound foolish Перевод: рискующий большим ради малого; обращающий внимание на мелочи, а не на основное; экономный в мелочах и расточительный в крупном Пример: The woman was penny wise and pound foolish and would hesitate to spend money on fruits and vegetables for her family but would buy very expensive […]...
  17. Перевод слова maximum Maximum – максимум Перевод слова Condition for maximum – условие максимума maximum custody – режим максимальной изоляции maximum entropy – максимальная энтропия maximum cruising speed – максимальная крейсерская скорость The Maximum charge per day is $70. Максимальная плата за день составляет $70. A brief blurb of the book – Maximum 150 words. Краткая аннотация книги […]...
  18. Waxing eloquent on the sins of the flesh Waxing eloquent on the sins of the flesh, the dynamic young preacher raised himself to full height, leaned over the pulpit and boomed, “Brothers and sisters, if there are any among you who have committed adultery, may your tongue cleave to the woof of your mouf!”...
  19. 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....
  20. 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 […]...
  21. Значение идиомы speak with a forked tongue [speak with a forked tongue] {v. phr.}, {literary} To lie; to sayone thing while thinking of the opposite. I have learned not totrust Peter’s promises because he speaks with a forked tongue....
  22. 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 […]...
  23. Перевод слова literary Literary – литературный Перевод слова Literary studies – литературные исследования literary works – литературные произведения the literary profession – профессия литератора или писателя She hired a Literary agent. Она наняла литературного агента. The Literary language of England became afflicted with Gallicisms. Литературный язык Англии заражен галлицизмами. I am growing more and more sick of gossip […]...
  24. 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....
  25. 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 […]...
  26. Значение идиомы at most [at most] or [at the most] {adv. phr.} By the largest or most generous guess; at the upper limit; by the maximum account; not more than; at best; at worst. It was a minor offense at most. He had been gone 15 minutes at the most. Their new house lot is a quarter acre at […]...
  27. Calling in Sick to Work I was Fed up with work and wanted the day off. I decided To call in sick. I wasn’t prepared, though, to be Peppered with questions. Peter: Hello, this is Peter. Is this Magda? Magda: Yes. This is Magda. Peter: Hi, Magda. I won’t be Coming in today. I’m Not feeling well. I think I’ve […]...
  28. A lawyer and the pope were both killed in an accident A lawyer and the pope were both killed in an accident. The two were in line to see St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter asked the lawyer his name and looked it up in his book. He then asked the Pope for his name, and looked it up in his book also. “Now, […]...
  29. Перевод идиомы of interest (to someone), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: of interest (to someone) Перевод: интересовать кого-либо Пример: The man who works at the gas station is of interest to the police in their investigation of the murder. Мужчина, который работает на бензозаправке, интересует полицию в связи с расследованием убийства....
  30. Перевод идиомы take an interest in someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take an interest in someone or something Перевод: проявлять интерес к кому-либо или чему-либо Пример: Recently my cousin has taken an interest in fishing. В последнее время мой двоюродный брат стал интересоваться рыбалкой....
  31. At the Butcher’s Butcher: What can I get for you? Gina: I’d like a pound of Ground beef, please. Butcher: Would you like the regular or the extra Lean? The extra lean is a dollar more per pound. Gina: I’ll take the regular. Could you also Throw in two thick Pork chops and two Chicken breasts? Butcher: I’m […]...
  32. Значение идиомы break one’s balls [break one’s balls] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} To do something with maximum effort; to do something very difficult or taxing. I’ve been breaking my balls to buy you this new color TV set and you aren’t the least bit appreciative! Compare: BREAK ONE’S NECK....
  33. At the Butcher’s Butcher: What can I get for you? Gina: I’d like a pound of Ground beef, please. Butcher: Would you like the regular or the extra Lean? The extra lean is a dollar more per pound. Gina: I’ll take the regular. Could you also Throw in two thick Pork chops and two Chicken breasts? Butcher: I’m […]...
  34. Accountant in Heaven An accountant dies and goes to Heaven. He reaches the pearly gates and is amazed to see a happy crowd all waving banners and chanting his name. After a few minutes St. Peter comes running across and says, “I’m sorry I wasn’t here to greet you personally. God is looking forward to meeting such a […]...
  35. Значение идиомы eat away [eat away] {v.} 1. To rot, rust, or destroy. Rust was eatingaway the pipe. Cancer ate away the healthy flesh. See: EATOUT. 2. To gradually consume. The ocean waves were graduallyeating the volcanic rocks until they turned into black sand....
  36. Ways to Pay I was at the store, and when the clerk finished Ringing me up, I had a few problems. Clerk: Your total comes to $79.42. Peter: Do you take Credit cards? Clerk: Yes, we take Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Peter: Here’s my Visa. Clerk: Hmm…I’m sorry but your card has been Declined. Peter: Oh, I […]...
  37. Ways to Pay I was at the store, and when the clerk finished Ringing me up, I had a few problems. Clerk: Your total comes to $79.42. Peter: Do you take Credit cards? Clerk: Yes, we take Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Peter: Here’s my Visa. Clerk: Hmm…I’m sorry but your card has been Declined. Peter: Oh, I […]...
  38. Перевод слова interest-free Interest-free – беспроцентный Перевод слова Interest-free account – беспроцентный счет interest-free loan – беспроцентная ссуда interest-free bond – беспроцентная облигация interest-free deposit – беспроцентный вклад interest-free payment – беспроцентный платеж An Interest-free loan fund is available for students who find themselves in unforeseen financial difficulty. Беспроцентный кредитный фонд доступен для студентов, которые находятся в затруднительной […]...
  39. Betting on Sports Peter: 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 […]...
  40. A teacher, a garbage collector, and a lawyer wound up together at the Pearly Gates Recently a teacher, a garbage collector, and a lawyer wound up together at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter informed them that in order to get into Heaven, they would each have to answer one question. St. Peter addressed the teacher and asked, “What was the name of the ship that crashed into the iceberg? They […]...
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