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1. Значение идиомы throw one’s hat in the ring[throw one’s hat in the ring] or [toss one’s hat in the ring] {v. phr.}, {informal} To announce that you are going to try to be electedto an official position; become a candidate for office. Bill tossedhis hat in the ring for class president. The senator threw his hatin the ring for re-election....
2. Значение идиомы ring in[ring in] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To bring in from the outside dishonestly or without telling; often:hire and introduce under a false name. Bob offered to ring him inon the party by pretending he was a cousin from out of town. Nowonder their team beat us; they rang in a professional to pitch forthem under ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы three-ring circus[three-ring circus] {n.} A scene of much confusion or activity. The street was a three-ring circus of cars, people, noise, andlights. It is a three-ring circus to watch that silly dog play....
4. Значение идиомы ring out[ring out] {v.} To ring a special clock that records the time youleave work. Charles can’t leave early in his new job; he has toring out....
5. Значение идиомы ring up[ring up] {v.} 1. To add and record on a cash register. Thesupermarket clerk rang up Mrs. Smith’s purchases and told her she owed$33. Business was bad Tuesday; we didn’t ring up a sale allmorning. 2. {informal} To telephone. Sally rang up Sue and toldher the news....
6. Перевод слова ringRing — кольцо, окружать; звонок, звук Перевод слова Wedding ring — обручальное кольцо there was a ring at the door — в дверь позвонили the ring of his voice — звук его голоса ringed by enemies — окруженный врагами I’ll Ring you later. Я позвоню тебе позже. His story Rings true. Его рассказ звучит правдоподобно. ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы ring a bell[ring a bell] {v. phr.} To make you remember something; soundfamiliar. Not even the cat’s meowing seemed to ring a bell withJudy. She still forgot to feed him. When Ann told Jim the name ofthe new teacher it rang a bell, and Jim said, «I went to school with aJames Carson.»...
8. Значение идиомы give one a ring[give one a ring] also {informal} [give a buzz] To call on thetelephone. Mrs. Jacobs promised to give her husband a ring in theafternoon. Alice will give her friend a buzz tonight....
9. Перевод идиомы ring a bell, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: ring a bell Перевод: напоминать кому-либо о чем-либо, быть знакомым кому-либо Пример: The name does not ring a bell and I am sure that I have never heard of the man. Эта имя мне ни о чем не говорит и я уверен, что я никогда не слышал об этом человеке....
10. A guy bought his wife a beautiful diamond ring forA guy bought his wife a beautiful diamond ring for Christmas. A friend of his said, «I thought she wanted one of those sporty 4-Wheel drive vehicles.» «She did,» he replied. «But where in the hell was I gonna find a fake Jeep?»...
11. The RingA student engineer in the office got engaged some time ago. At her wedding, I was reminding her of the first day she wore her ring. None of the other women in the office even noticed. Finally, in sheer and total exasperation, she said «Boy!!! It’s so warm in here today, I think I’ll take ... Читать далее...
12. Ring, ring!*ring* *ring* «Hello?» Hearing only heavy breathing on the line, the woman repeated, «Hello?» «I’ll bet you want me to come into your bedroom,» a male voice whispered huskily, «…undress you, lick you from head to toe and make love to you until morning.» «Geez,» the woman replied, «you can tell all that from two ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы ring true[ring true] {v. phr.} To have a tone of genuineness; soundconvincing. I believed his sob story about how he lost his fortune, because somehow it all rang true....
14. Значение идиомы hold one’s horses[hold one’s horses] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stop; wait; bepatient. — Usually used as a command. May be considered rude. «Holdyour horses!» Mr. Jones said to David when David wanted to call thepolice....
15. Значение идиомы repeat oneself[repeat oneself] {v. phr.} To say the same thing over again, oftenin the same words; repeat ideas because you forget what you said orbecause you want to stress their importance. Grandfather isforgetful and often repeats himself when he tells a story. Ateacher often has to repeat herself several times before her pupilsremember what she tells ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы trick of the trade[trick of the trade] {n. phr.}, {usually in plural}, {informal} 1.A piece of expert knowledge; a smart, quick, or skillful way ofworking at a trade or job. Mr. Olson spent years learning thetricks of the trade as a carpenter. Any one can learn how to hangwallpaper, but only an expert can show you the tricks ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы have to[have to] or [have got to] {v.}, {informal} To be obliged or forcedto; need to; must. Do you have to go now? He had to come. Hisparents made him. I have got to go to the doctor. I have to goto Church....
18. Who Pays?David: Hey, Sally. Can I run something by you? Sally: Sure, what’s up? David: Well, A friend of a friend Wanted some help with her Taxes and we agreed that we would talk about it Over dinner. At the end of the night, when the Check came, she expected me to pay! It was really ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы dress up[dress up] {v.} 1a. To put on best or special clothes. Billy hated being dressed up and took off his best suit as soon as he got home from church. 1b. To put on a costume for fun or clothes for a part in a play. Mary was dressed up to play Cinderella in her ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы out of sorts[out of sorts] {adj. phr.} In an angry or unhappy mood; in a badtemper; grouchy. Mary was out of sorts and wouldn’t say goodmorning. Bob was out of sorts because he didn’t get a bicycle forhis birthday....
21. Значение идиомы way[way] See: ALL THE WAY or THE WHOLE WAY, BY THE WAY, BY WAY OF, COME A LONG WAY, CUT BOTH WAYS or CUT TWO WAYS, EVERY WHICH WAY, FROMWAY BACK, GO OUT OF ONE’S WAY, HARD WAY, HAVE A WAY WITH, IN A BADWAY, IN A BIG WAY, IN A FAMILY WAY, IN A ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод слова bicycleBicycle — велосипед Перевод слова Racing bicycle — гоночный велосипед mountain bicycle — горный велосипед to ride a bicycle — ездить на велосипеде The Bicycle dented my car. Велосипед оставил вмятину на моей машине. Can James ride a Bicycle yet? Джеймс еще может ездить на велосипеде? The Bicycle chain needs oiling. Велосипедная цепочка должна быть ... Читать далее...
23. Fashion in the USA and BritainТопик Мода в США и Британии рассказывает о стилях одежды американцев и англичан. Есть много общего, но есть и различия. Поэтому, если Вы находитесь в Англии или в Америке, присмотритесь, как одеваются в определенных случаях жители страны, и тогда Вы всегда будете чувствовать себя комфортно. Many British people don’t think about clothes very much. In ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы inside out[inside out] {adv.} 1. So that the inside is turned outside. Mother turns the stockings inside out when she washes them. 2. or[inside and out] also [in and out] In every part; throughout;completely. David knows the parts of his bicycle inside out. Wesearched the house inside and out for the kitten. Compare: BACKWARDSAND FORWARDS, INS ... Читать далее...
25. Mending a Broken HeartDavid: Why has Joyce been Moping around all week? What’s wrong with her? Victoria: She’s Suffering from a broken heart. Her boyfriend Broke up with her over the weekend. They had been together for two years. David: Did she tell you the Gruesome details? Victoria: Not really. She just said that she’s feeling Depressed and ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод слова smartSmart — сообразительный, толковый; сильный, значительный Перевод слова A smart few — довольно большое число smart punishment — суровое наказание smart person — умный человек You’re looking very Smart. Вы выглядите очень умным. She was Smart to refuse. У нее хватило ума отказать. Poodles are said to be Smart dogs. Как говорят, пудели — умные ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод слова repeatRepeat — повторять, рассказывать, воспроизводить Перевод слова Please repeat that — повторите, пожалуйста repeat counter — счетчик повторений repeat instruction — команда повторения Will you Repeat the question? Не могли бы вы повторить вопрос? Repeat the exercises twice a day. Повторяйте упражнения два раза в день. Don’t Repeat this to anyone. Никому этого не рассказывай. ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы play tricks on[play tricks on] {v. phr.} To make another the victim of some trickor joke. Al got angry when his classmates played a trick on him byhiding his clothes while he was swimming....
29. Значение идиомы take it out on[take it out on] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be unpleasant or unkindto because you are angry or upset; get rid of upset feelingsby being mean to. — Often used with the name of the feeling instead of»it.» The teacher was angry and took it out on the class. Bobwas angry because Father would not let ... Читать далее...
30. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Does it ring a bell»Shirley Шерли Guess who I met at the grocery store. Догадайся, кого я встретила в продуктовом. Leonard Леонард I can’t imagine. Не представляю. Shirley Шерли Do you remember Mr. Johnson from our old neighborhood? Помнишь мистера Джонсона? Он был нашим соседом, пока мы не переехали. Leonard Леонард That name Rings a bell, but I can’t ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы cut both ways[cut both ways] or [cut two ways] {v. phr.} To have two effects; cause in jury to both sides. People who gossip find it cuts both ways....
32. Значение идиомы what’s the big idea[what’s the big idea] or [what’s the idea] {informal} What is thepurpose; what do you have in mind; why did you do that; what are youdoing; how dare you. — Often used to question someone or somethingthat is not welcome. The Smith family painted their house red, white, and blue. What’s the big idea? What’s ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод слова angryAngry — сердитый, недовольный, раздраженный Перевод слова Angry voices — сердитые голоса to be angry — сердиться angry mob — озлобленная толпа angry mood — сердитое настроение He was beginning to get Angry. Он уже начинал сердиться. ‘Please don’t be Angry with me,’ she said. — Пожалуйста, не сердитесь на меня, — сказала она. Joey ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы have it[have it] {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. I haveit on the best authority that we will be paid for our work next week. 2. To do something in a certain way. Make up your mind, because youcan’t have it both ways. You must either stay home or come with us. Bobby ... Читать далее...
35. Dating hints for menThere are lots of ways to ruin a date. Here are a few things NOT to say on a date… I really don’t like this restaurant that much, but I wanted to use this 2-for-1 coupon before it expired. I refuse to get cable. That’s how they keep tabs on you. I used to come ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы on the other hand[on the other hand] {adv. phr.} Looking at the other side; fromanother point of view. — Used to introduce an opposite or differentfact or idea. Jim wanted to go to the movies; his wife, on theother hand, wanted to stay home and read. Mr. Harris may stillwant a boy to mow his lawn; on the ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы the idea[the idea] or [the very idea] {n. phr.} — Used in exclamations toshow that you do not like something. The idea! Thinking Mother wasmy sister! The very idea of Tom bringing that dirty dog into myclean house!...
38. Значение идиомы split the difference[split the difference] {v. phr.}, {informal} To settle a moneydisagreement by dividing the difference, each person giving up half. Bob offered $25 for Bill’s bicycle and Bill wanted $35; they splitthe difference....
39. Значение идиомы ways and means[ways and means] {n. plural} Methods of getting something done orgetting money; how something can be done and paid for. The boyswere trying to think of ways and means to go camping for the weekend. The United States Senate has a committee on ways and means....
40. Having Hearing ProblemsBernadette: Why are you Mumbling? Claude: I’m not. I said, “What’s wrong with your Hearing?” Bernadette: Nothing is wrong with my hearing. You just need To speak up. Claude: I’m Practically shouting. You need to see a doctor about your Hearing loss. Bernadette: I’m not Hard of hearing. It’s probably just a Buildup of Earwax. ... Читать далее...