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1. Перевод слова centCent — цент Перевод слова Cent mark — знак цента to pay to the last cent — заплатить все до последней копейки cotton is down a cent — хлопок понизился в цене на цент He left me a lousy fifty Cent tip. Он оставил меня паршивый пятьдесят центов чаевых. I don’t care a red Cent ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы worth a cent[worth a cent] {adj. phr.} Worth anything; of any value. — Used innegative, interrogative, and conditional sentences. The book wasold and it was not worth a cent....
3. Значение идиомы poor as a church mouse[poor as a church mouse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Penniless; broke;extremely poor. The newly arrived boat people were poor as churchmice....
4. Writing One’s MemoirsOscar: We’re Thrilled that you’ll be Publishing your Memoir with our company. You’ve had such an interesting life. I’m sure you’ll have lots of Titillating stories to tell. Liz: Well, my memoir will certainly have a lot of stories about my career: the people I’ve worked with and the kindness I’ve encountered in this Industry. ... Читать далее...
5. My twenty centsTom : I found twenty cents on the sidewalk. Jim : That’s mine. I dropped a twenty-cent coin there this morning. Tom : But, what I found was two ten-cent coins! Jim : That’s it. I heard it break when it hit the ground....
6. Перевод слова coinCoin — монета Перевод слова A coin is tossed — жребий брошен to change a coin — разменивать монету dud coin — фальшивая монета He’s Coining money. Он деньги лопатой гребет. A new Coin was issued. Была пущена в обращение новая монета. This Coin is a counterfeit. Эта монета фальшивая....
7. Значение идиомы pay one back in his own coin[pay one back in his own coin] {v. phr.} To retaliate. Jimrefused to help Bob when he needed it most, so Bob decided to pay himback in his own coin and told him to go and look for help elsewhere....
8. Перевод слова copperCopper — медь, мелкая монета Перевод слова Copper mine — медный рудник copper ore — медная руда copper tubing — медные трубы He had only a few Coppers in his pocket. У него в кармане завалялись только жалкие гроши. The composition of brass includes Copper and zinc. Сплав желтой меди состоит из меди и цинка. ... Читать далее...
9. Problems Getting Along With FamilyOscar: So you’re back from your mother’s birthday dinner. How was it? Priscilla: Same old, same old. It isn’t a family gathering without a major Meltdown or Blowup. Oscar: Yikes, what happened? Priscilla: You know how it is. It starts out with Bickering and somebody Taking offense at some Slight or Dig, or bringing up ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы break into[break into] {v.} 1. To force an entrance into; make a rough or unlawful entrance into. Thieves broke into the store at night. 2. {informal} To succeed in beginning. He broke into television as an actor. 3. To interrupt. He broke into the discussion with a shout of warning. 4. To begin suddenly. He broke ... Читать далее...
11. Cheating on a TestOscar: What are you doing? Elena: I’m getting ready for the test. Oscar: By writing the answers on a cheat sheet? You’re not going To get away with That. Elena: I got a “D” on the last test and I have to do better on this one. If I don’t get at least a “B,” ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы stone-broke[stone-broke] or [dead broke] or [flat broke] {adj.}, {informal}Having no money; penniless. Jill wanted to go to the movies but shewas stone-broke. The man gambled and was soon flat broke....
13. Значение идиомы down and out[down and out] {adj. phr.} Without money; without a job or home; broke. Poor Sam lost his job after his wife had left him; he is really down and out....
14. Значение идиомы break out[break out] {v.} 1. To begin showing a rash or other skin disorder. — Often used with «with». He broke out with scarlet fever. 2. To speak or act suddenly and violently. He broke out laughing. She broke out, «That is not so!» 3. To begin and become noticeable. Fire broke out after the earthquake. ... Читать далее...
15. Reading Online ReviewsMarisa: When we go to our favorite vacation Spot in two months, let’s stay at a different hotel. Oscar: I like the hotel we always stay at. It’s in a Convenient location and we’re already familiar with it. Marisa: That’s just it. It’s Tried and true, but there’s no Novelty and excitement in staying in ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы heads or tails[heads or tails] {n. phr.} The two sides of a coin, especially whenthe coin is tossed in the air in order to decide which of twoalternatives are to be followed. Tom tossed a quarter in the airand said, «Tails, I win; heads you win.»...
17. Being a Divorced ParentOscar: How are you adjusting to being a Single parent? Penny: It hasn’t been easy, but Paul and I are trying to be as Civil as possible. We worked out Joint custody so that Mina will get Quality time with both of us. Still, it’s been an Adjustment for her. Oscar: I’m sure, and for ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы break off[break off] {v.} 1. To stop suddenly. The speaker was interrupted so often that he broke off and sat down. When Bob came in, Jean broke off her talk with Linda and talked to Bob. 2. {informal} To end a friendship or love. I hear that Tom and Alice have broken off. She broke off ... Читать далее...
19. Retiring From a JobMeredith: Are you going to Stanley’s Retirement party? Oscar: Sure, I want a Glimpse of the future. I can’t wait To retire. Meredith: It’ll be a long time before you get the Golden handshake. Me? I may be ready for Early retirement. Oscar: Are you seriously thinking about taking the early retirement Package the company ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова brokeBroke — безнадежный, бедный Перевод слова To go broke — разориться, обанкротиться stony broke — полностью разоренный the horse broke its leg — лошадь сломала ногу Her car Broke down. Ее машина сломалась. The bank Broke. Банк разорился. Both plans Broke down. Оба плана провалились....
21. Значение идиомы know if one is coming or going[know if one is coming or going] or [know whether one is coming orgoing] {v. phr.} To feel able to think clearly; know what to do. — Usually used in the negative or with limiters. On Monday, the carbroke down; on Tuesday, Mother broke her arm; on Wednesday, thechildren all became ill with the mumps; ... Читать далее...
22. Being Tidy and MessyCarole: It is Beyond me how you and Oscar can be Roommates. You’re very Tidy and he’s, well, a Slob. Felix: It’s not always easy, but we’re Making it work. Carole: Isn’t Oscar really Messy all the time? Whenever I see him, his clothes are Rumpled and his hair is Unkempt. Felix: His room is ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова poorPoor — бедный, жалкий, скромный Перевод слова Poor peasant — крестьянин-бедняк poor fellow — бедняга, несчастный in my poor opinion — по моему скромному мнению a poor ten shillings — жалкие десять шиллингов I am a Poor swimmer. Я плохо плаваю. Oh, you Poor thing. Ах ты, бедняжка! We were too Poor to buy new ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод идиомы go for broke, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: go for broke Перевод: рискнуть всем ради чего-либо; приложить все возможные усилия Пример: We are going for broke to try and win the new contract. Мы рискнем всем, чем можем, чтобы выиграть новый контракт. On my last jump I’ll go for broke. I’ll beat my best mark. В последнем туре я сделаю все возможное. ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы go for broke[go for broke] {v. phr.}, {slang} To risk everything on one bigeffort; use all your energy and skill; try as hard as possible. Theracing car driver decided to go for broke in the biggest race of theyear. Compare: ALL-OUT....
26. Значение идиомы go broke[go broke] {v. phr.}, {slang} To lose all one’s money; especiallyby taking a chance; owe more than you can pay. The inventor wentbroke because nobody would buy his machine. Dan had a quarter buthe went broke matching pennies with Fred....
27. Understanding Interest RatesKerry: I need to take out a small business loan and I’m trying to figure out what the Interest rate would be. Do you understand this stuff? Oscar: If it’s the same as a Mortgage loan, then I think I understand it In general terms. The interest rate would be the percentage of the amount ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы break one’s heart[break one’s heart] {v. phr.} To discourage greatly; make very sad or hopeless. His son’s disgrace broke his heart. When Mr. White lost everything he had worked so hard for, it broke his heart....
29. Значение идиомы poor-mouth[poor-mouth] {v.} To be constantly complaining about one’s poverty;keep saying how one cannot afford the better things in life. UncleJack indulges in an awful lot of poor-mouthing, but we know that hehas half a million dollars stashed away in a secret savings account....
30. Значение идиомы in poor shape[in poor shape] {adv. phr.} In a bad condition. Most of thestreets of Chicago are in poor shape due to the heavy snow and frostduring the winters....
31. Значение идиомы break new ground[break new ground] {v. phr.} 1. To start a new activity previously neglected by others; do pioneering work. Albert Einstein broke new ground with his theory of relativity. 2. To begin something never done before. The school broke new ground with reading lessons that taught students to guess the meaning of new words....
32. Значение идиомы on the house[on the house] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Paid for by the owner. Atthe opening of the new hotel, the champagne was on the house. Oscar was the first customer at the diner, so his lunch was on thehouse....
33. Значение идиомы be a poor hand at[be a poor hand at] {v. phr.} To be inept, untalented, or clumsy in some activity. Archibald is a poor hand at tennis so no one wants to play with him. Contrast: BE A GOOD HAND AT....
34. Перевод слова counterfeitCounterfeit — подделка, обманщик, подставное лицо Перевод слова Counterfeit jewels — поддельные драгоценности to counterfeit coin — заниматься фальшивомонетничеством counterfeit grief — напускное горе This coin is a Counterfeit. Эта монета фальшивая. They admitted Counterfeiting documents. Они признались в подделке документов. On closer inspection the money turned out to be Counterfeit. При ближайшем рассмотрении деньги ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы all manner of[all manner of] {adj. phr.}, {formal} Many different kinds of; all sorts of. In a five-and-ten-cent store you can buy all manner of things....
36. Перевод идиомы heads or tails, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: heads or tails Перевод: орел или решка Пример: We decided who would start the game by throwing heads or tails with a coin. Мы решили определить, кто начнет игру, подбросив монетку....
37. Значение идиомы coin money[coin money] or [mint money] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a lot of money quickly; profit heavily; gain big profit. Fred coined money with many cigarette vending machines and juke boxes....
38. Значение идиомы once in a blue moon[once in a blue moon] {adv. phr.} Very rarely; very seldom; almostnever. Coin collecting is interesting, hut you find a valuable coinonly once in a blue moon. Once in a blue moon someone grows a verypale marigold, but no truly white marigolds have been raised....
39. Значение идиомы money[money] See: COIN MONEY or MINT MONEY, EASY MONEY, FOOL AND HISMONEY ARE SOON PARTED, FOR LOVE OR MONEY, IN THE CHIPS or IN THEMONEY, MADE OF MONEY, MARRY MONEY, PUT ONE’S MONEY ON A SCRATCHEDHORSE, RUN FOR ONE’S MONEY, SEE THE COLOR OF ONE’S MONEY, SPENDINGMONEY or POCKET MONEY....
40. Значение идиомы the tracks[the tracks] {n.} The line between the rich or fashionable part oftown and the poor or unfashionable part of town. The poor childrenknew they would not be welcome on the other side of the tracks. Mary’s mother did not want her to date Jack, because he came fromacross the tracks. — Often used in the ... Читать далее...