Значение идиомы ring up

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1. 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 […]...
2. 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.”...
3. 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....
4. 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....
5. 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....
6. 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....
7. 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....
8. Перевод слова ring Ring – 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. […]...
9. Значение идиомы ring the changes [ring the changes] {v. phr.} To say or do the same thing indifferent ways; repeat the same idea in many ways. David wanted anew bicycle and he kept ringing the changes on it all day until hisparents got angry at him. A smart girl saves money on clothes bylearning to ring the changes on a […]...
10. Перевод идиомы ring a bell, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....
11. The Ring A 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 […]...
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 […]...
13. Totally messed up The following is an ad from a real-life newspaper which appeared four days in a row – the last three hopelessly trying to correct the first day’s mistake. MONDAY: For sale: R. D. Jones has one sewing machine for sale. Phone 948-0707 after 7 P. M. and ask for Mrs. Kelly who lives with him […]...
14. Значение идиомы tell off [tell off] {v.} 1. To name or count one by one and give somespecial duty to; give a share to. Five boy scouts were told off toclean the camp. 2. {informal} To speak to angrily or sharply; attackwith words; scold. Mr. Black got angry and told off the boss. Bobby kept pulling Sally’s hair; finally […]...
15. Значение идиомы put over [put over] {v.} 1. To wait to a later time; postpone. They putover the meeting to the following Tuesday. Syn.: PUT OFF. 2.{informal} To make a success of; complete. He put over a complexand difficult business deal. Syn.: BRING OFF, PUT ACROSS, SLIP OVER.3. {informal} To practice deception; trick; fool. – Used with “on”. George […]...
16. Значение идиомы on the rocks [on the rocks] {adj. phr.} 1. {informal} Wrecked or ruined. Mr. Jones’ business and marriage were both on the rocks. 2. With iceonly. At the restaurant, Sally ordered orange juice on the rocks....
17. Значение идиомы go fly a kite [go fly a kite] {v. phr.}, {slang} To go away; leave. Usually usedas a command, to show that you do not accept someone’s ideas. Harrywas tired of John’s advice and told him to go fly a kite. AfterMary stood around telling Sue what was wrong with her dress. Sue toldher to go fly a kite. […]...
18. Значение идиомы no deal [no deal] or [no dice] or [no go] or [no sale] or [no soap] {slang}Not agreed to; refused or useless; without success or result; no;certainly not. – Used in the predicate or to refuse something. Billy wanted to let Bob join the team, but I said that it was no dealbecause Bob was too young. […]...
19. Значение идиомы on one’s bad side [on one’s bad side] or [on the bad side of one] {adj. phr.},{informal} Not liked by someone; not friendly with a person. Sally’s boyfriend got on Father’s bad side by keeping Sally out toolate after the dance. Contrast: ON ONE’S GOOD SIDE....
20. A guy bought his wife a beautiful diamond ring for A 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?”...
21. Значение идиомы head up [head up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To be at the head or front of. Theelephants headed up the whole parade. 2. To be the leader or boss of. Mr. Jones will head up the new business. The class planned acandy sale, and they elected Mary to head it up....
22. Перевод слова Tuesday Tuesday – Вторник Перевод слова On Tuesday – во вторник to come every Tuesday – приходить каждый вторник pancake tuesday – блинный вторник He’s off every Tuesday. Он отсутствует каждый вторник. Shall we meet next Tuesday? Давай встретимся в следующий вторник? Tuesday always follows Monday. Вторник всегда следует за понедельником....
23. Значение идиомы go to the devil [go to the devil] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To go away, mind yourown business. – Used as a command; considered rude. George told Bobto go to the devil. “Go to the devil!” said Jack, when his sistertried to tell him what to do. 2. To become bad or ruined; becomeuseless. The boy got mixed up […]...
24. Значение идиомы over a barrel [over a barrel] also [over the barrel] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Inthe power of your enemies; not able to do anything about what happensto you; in a helpless condition; trapped. Bill had Tom over abarrel because Tom owed him money. Ralph has me over a barrel; Ineed five dollars, and he won’t lend it to me […]...
25. Значение идиомы louse up [louse up] {v.}, {slang} To throw into confusion; make a mess of;spoil; ruin. When the man who was considering John’s house heardthat the basement was wet, that was enough to louse up the sale. Fred’s failure in business not only lost him his business but lousedhim up with his wife. The rain loused up the […]...
26. 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 […]...
27. Значение идиомы have no business [have no business] {v. phr.} To have no right or reason. Jackhad no business saying those nasty things about Dick. Vern’smother told him he had no business going swimming that day....
28. Значение идиомы on sale [on sale] {adj. phr.} Selling for a special low price. Tomatosoup that is usually sold for sixty cents a can is now on sale forfifty cents. John and Mary couldn’t sell all of the lemonade attwenty cents a cup so they have it on sale for ten cents a cup....
29. Exercising at the Gym Jae: Hi, are you done with this Weight machine? Sally: Yeah, I am. I was just Trying it out. I think I must be doing something wrong. My Muscles are Aching already. Jae: Maybe I can help. I’ve been working out on these machines for a few months, so I’m pretty used to them. Sally: […]...
30. Значение идиомы farfetched [farfetched] {adj.} Exaggerated; fantastic. Sally told us somefarfetched story about having been kidnapped by little green men in aflying saucer....
31. Значение идиомы do the business [do the business] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do what is needed or wanted; get the job done; take proper action. The boys had trouble in rolling the stone, but four of them did the business. When the little boy cut his finger a bandage did the business....
32. Sue and Sally meet at their 30th class reunion Sue and Sally meet at their 30th class reunion, and they haven’t seen each other since graduation. They begin to talk and bring each other up to date. The conversation covers their husbands, their children, homes, etc., and finally gets around to their sex lives. Sue says, “It’s OK. We get it on every week […]...
33. Значение идиомы mean business [mean business] {v. phr.}, {informal} To decide strongly to do whatyou plan to do; really mean it; be serious. The boss said he wouldfire us if we didn’t work harder and he means business. When shewent to college to study, she meant business. He just liked thecompany of the other girls he dated, but this […]...
34. Значение идиомы drop dead [drop dead] {v.}, {slang} To go away or be quiet; stop bothering someone. – Usually used as a command. “Drop dead!” Bill told his little sister when she kept begging to help him build his model airplane. When Sally bumped into Kate’s desk and spilled ink for the fifth time, Kate told her to drop […]...
35. Перевод слова telephone Telephone – телефон Перевод слова Telephone bill – счет за пользование телефоном outdoor telephone booth – уличная телефонная будка telephone cable – телефонный кабель She spoke to him by Telephone. Она поговорила с ним по телефону. He has Telephoned the news. Он сообщил новости по телефону. You never write or Telephone. Ты никогда не пишешь […]...
36. Значение идиомы nose out of [nose out of] {informal} Curious attention; bothering. – Usuallyused with a possessive and usually used with “keep”. When Billyasked his sister where she was going she told him to keep his nose outof her business. Contrast: NOSE IN....
37. Значение идиомы cut in [cut in] {v.} 1. To force your way into a place between others in a line of cars, people, etc.; push in. After passing several cars, Fred cut in too soon and nearly caused an accident. – Often used with “on”. A car passed Jean and cut in on her too close; she had to […]...
38. Значение идиомы mind one’s own business [mind one’s own business] {v. phr.} To not interfere in the affairsof others. He finally got tired of her criticism and told her tomind her own business....
39. 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 […]...
40. Значение идиомы sell out [sell out] {v.} 1a. To sell all of a certain thing which a storehas in stock. In the store’s January white sale the sheets andpillowcases were sold out in two days. 1b. To sell all the stock andclose the store; go out of business. The local hardware store soldout last month and was replaced by […]...