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1. Перевод слова debt Debt – долг; прегрешение Перевод слова Bad debt – безнадежный долг consolidated debt – долгосрочное обязательство forgive us our debts – прости нам наши прегрешения to be in the debt of everybody – быть перед всеми в долгу Score up a Debt to Tom. Запишите долг на счет Тома. He is deeply in Debt. У […]...
2. Перевод слова owner Owner – владелец, собственник Перевод слова Joint owner – совладелец right owner – законный владелец the owner of a car – владелец автомобиля I met the Owner of the local hotel. Я встретил владельца местного отеля. The Owner’s mark was on all the sheep. Клеймо владельца стояло на всех овцах. The Owner is having to […]...
3. A woman was thinking about finding a pet A woman was thinking about finding a pet to help keep her company at home. She decided she would like to find a beautiful parrot; it wouldn’t be as much work as say a dog, and it would be fun to hear it speak. She went to a pet shop and immediately spotted a large […]...
4. Значение идиомы lady of the house [lady of the house] {n. phr.} Female owner, or wife of the owner, of the house; the hostess. “Dinner is served,” the lady of thehouse announced to her guests....
5. I have a magical dancing duck A circus owner walked into a bar to see everyone crowded about a table watching a little show. On the table was an upside down pot and a duck tap dancing on it. The circus owner was so impressed that he offered to buy the duck from its owner. After some wheeling and dealing, they […]...
6. Значение идиомы up to the chin in [up to the chin in] or [in — up to the chin] {adj. phr.},{informal} Used also with “ears”, “elbows”, “eyes” or “knees” insteadof “chin”, and with a possessive instead of “the”. 1. Having a big orimportant part in; guilty of; not innocent of; deeply in. Was Tommixed up in that trouble last night? He was […]...
7. A dancing duck A circus owner walked into a bar to see everyone crowded about a table watching a little show. On the table was an upside down pot and a duck tap dancing on it. The circus owner was so impressed that he offered to buy the duck from its owner. After some wheelin’ and dealin’ they […]...
8. Значение идиомы get ahead [get ahead] {v.} 1. {informal} To become successful. Mr. Brownwas a good lawyer and soon began to get ahead. The person with agood education finds it easier to get ahead. 2. To be able to savemoney; get out of debt. In a few more years he will be able to getahead. After Father pays all […]...
9. Asking About Business Hours Store owner: Hello. Karin: Hello, is this Joe’s Shoe Repair? Store owner: Yes, how can I help you? Karin: I’m calling to find out your Business hours. Store owner: We’re open 24/7. Karin: Really? You’re open 24 hours a day, Seven days a week? Store owner: Yes, we are, More often than not. Of course […]...
10. Being in Debt Chang: I don’t mean to be nosey, but all of those bills are red or pink. Are you Behind on all of those bills? Ilya: I am, but it’s no big deal. I can catch up on them next month. Chang: You know that being late on bills is bad for your credit score, right? […]...
11. Перевод слова couple Couple – пара, два, двое Перевод слова A couple of apples – два яблока in a couple of days – через два-три дня loving couple – любящая пара “Are they a Couple?”No, they are just good friends.” “Они пара?”Нет, они просто хорошие друзья.” They’re an odd Couple. Они странная парочка. We spent a Couple of […]...
12. Значение идиомы make over [make over] {v.} 1. To change by law something from one owner toanother owner; change the name on the title from oneowner to another. Mr. Brown made over the title to the car to Mr. Jones. 2. To make something look different; change the style of. He asked the tailor to make over his pants. […]...
13. Bying a horse This guy owns a horse stud farm, and gets a call from a friend “I know this midget with a speech impediment who wants to buy a horse, I’m sending him over.” The midget arrives, and the owner asks if he wants a male or female horse. “A female horth,” the midget replies. So the […]...
14. I wrote it! There was this guy walking down the road when he noticed a night club ahead. He went in, went up to the bar and asked for a drink. The bar owner, who was tending bar, said, “I’ve never seen you in her before.” The guy says, “Yes, I’m not from around here. I’m just passing […]...
15. Значение идиомы on account [on account] {adv. phr.} As part payment of a debt; to lessen theamount owed. John paid $10 down and $5 on account each month forhis bicycle....
16. Paying for College Chris: Which colleges are you applying to? Marcella: None. I can’t afford to go to college. Even if I lived at home, Tuition, fees, and books are just too expensive. Chris: You could apply for Financial aid. Marcella: I don’t want to get a bunch of Loans and be In debt for the next 10 […]...
17. An Unscrupulous Partner My friend Charles convinced me to go into business with him about a year ago. I wish I had had The benefit of hindsight to say “no.” I was too Trusting and that was my Downfall. At first, everything was fine. We Worked our butts off to get the business off the ground. But as […]...
18. Значение идиомы keep one’s head above water [keep one’s head above water] {v. phr.} To remain solvent; manageto stay out of debt. Herb’s income declined so drastically that henow has difficulty keeping his head above water....
19. Значение идиомы be even-Steven [be even-Steven] {v. phr.} To be in a position of owing no favors or debt to someone. Yesterday you paid for my lunch, so today I paid for yours; now we’re even-Steven....
20. Значение идиомы in arrears [in arrears] {adv. phr.} Late or behind in payment of money or infinishing something. – Usually used of a legal debt or formalobligation. Poor Mr. Brown! He is in arrears on his rent. He isin arrears on the story he promised to write for the magazine....
21. Значение идиомы pay as one goes [pay as one goes] {v. phr.} To pay cash; to pay at once; to avoidcharging anything bought; to avoid debt entirely by paying cash. – Usually used with “you”. It is best to pay as you go; then you willnot have to worry about paying debts later....
22. Фразовый глагол pay off (1) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: pay off (1) Перевод: полностью рассчитаться, покрыть (долг) Пример: It took me ten years to pay off my credit card debt. Мне потребовалось десять лет, чтобы полностью отплатить свой долг по кредитной карте....
23. Перевод идиомы up in years / advanced in years / along in years / on in years, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: up in years / advanced in years / along in years / on in years Перевод: старый, пожилой Пример: Although our grandparents are up in years they still have much energy. Хоть наши дедушка и бабушка уже пожилые, они все еще полны энергии....
24. Значение идиомы along in years [along in years] or [on in years] {adj. phr.} Elderly; growing old. As Grandfather got on in years, he became quiet and thoughtful. Our dog isn’t very playful because it is getting on in years....
25. Punishment that fits the crime Three dogs are sitting in the waiting room of a vets office. One is a poodle, one is a schnauzer and the other is a great Dane. The poodle turns to the schnauzer and asks “why are you here?” The schnauzer responds, “I’m 17 years old. I don’t see or hear very well. I’ve been […]...
26. A blind man walks into a restaurant and sits down A blind man walks into a restaurant and sits down. The waiter, who is also the owner, walks up to the blind man and hands him a menu. “I’m sorry sir, but I am blind, and can’t read the menu. Just bring me a dirty fork from a previous customer, I’ll smell it and order […]...
27. Значение идиомы spread oneself too thin [spread oneself too thin] {v. phr.} To try to do too many things atone time. As the owner, chef, waiter, and dishwasher of hisrestaurant, Pierre was spreading himself too thin....
28. Значение идиомы buy off [buy off] {v.} To turn from duty or purpose by a gift. When the police threatened to stop the gambling business, the owner bought them off. The Indians were going to burn the cabins, but the men bought them off with gifts. Compare: PAY OFF....
29. Значение идиомы pay the piper [pay the piper] or [pay the fiddler] {v. phr.} To suffer theresults of being foolish; pay or suffer because of your foolish actsor wasting money. Bob had spent all his money and got into debt, sonow he must pay the piper. Fred had a fight, broke a window, andquarreled with his counselor so now he […]...
30. 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....
31. Значение идиомы back to the wall [back to the wall] or [back against the wall] {adv. phr.} In a trap, with no way to escape; in bad trouble. The soldiers had their backs to the wall. He was in debt and could not get any help; his back was against the wall. The team had their backs to the wall in […]...
32. This guy is walking through Chinatown and sees a building This guy is walking through Chinatown and sees a building with a sign “Hans Olaffsen’s Laundry.” “Hans Olaffsen?”, he thinks. “How in the world does that fit in here?” So, he walks into the shop and sees an old Chinese gentleman sitting in the corner. The visitor asks, “How in the world did this place […]...
33. Значение идиомы build a fire under [build a fire under] {v. phr.} To urge or force to action; get moving; arouse. The health department built a fire under the restaurant owner and got him to clean the place up by threatening to cancel his license....
34. Значение идиомы overhead [overhead] {n.} Expenses incurred in the upkeep of one’s plant andpremises, employees’ salaries, etc., which are not due to the cost ofindividual items or products. “Our overhead is killing us!” theused car lot owner complained. “We have to move to a cheaper place.”...
35. 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 […]...
36. Значение идиомы keep on [keep on] {v.} 1. To go ahead; not stop; continue. The neighborsasked them to stop making noise, but they kept right on. Columbuskept on until he saw land. – Often used before a present participle. Relentlessly, the boy kept on asking about the birds and the bees. The boy kept on talking even though the […]...
37. Значение идиомы in a hole [in a hole] or [in a spot] {adj. phr.}, {informal} In anembarrassing or difficult position; in some trouble. When therestaurant cook left at the beginning of the busy season, it put therestaurant owner in a hole. Compare: BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL, IN THEHOLE....
38. Paying in advance A motorist, driving by a Texas ranch, hit and killed a calf that was crossing the road. The driver went to the owner of the calf and explained what had happened. He then asked what the animal was worth. “Oh, about $200 today,” said the rancher. “But in six years it would have been worth […]...
39. Перевод слова score Score – партитура; счет, количество очков Перевод слова To run up a score at a grocery – задолжать бакалейной лавке a close score – счет при незначительном преимуществе одной стороны what’s the score now? – какой сейчас счет? piano score – переложение партитуры для фортепьяно Score up a debt to Tom. Запишите долг на счет […]...
40. 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 […]...