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1. Значение идиомы make free with[make free with] {v.} 1. To take or use without asking. Bob makes free with his roommate’s clothes. A student should notmake free with his teacher’s first name. 2. To act toward in a rude or impolite way. The girls don’t like Ted because hemakes free with them. Compare: TAKE LIBERTIES....
2. Значение идиомы free-for-all[free-for-all] {n.} 1. Unlimited, free access to somethingeverybody wants. The Smith’s party was a lavish free-for-all;everybody could eat and drink as much as they wanted. 2. A barroom, tavern, or street fight in which everybody participates. Thecelebration after the soccer game victory turned into anuncontrollable free-for-all....
3. Значение идиомы free hand[free hand] {n.} Great freedom. The teacher had a free hand inher classroom. Bob put paint on the fence with a free hand. Compare: FREE REIN....
4. Значение идиомы free and easy[free and easy] {adj.} Not strict; relaxed or careless. Theteacher was free and easy with his students. He had a free andeasy way of acting that attracted many friends. They were free andeasy with their money and it was soon gone....
5. Значение идиомы for free[for free] {adj. phr.}, {substandard} Without having to pay; free. Hey you guys, look at this balloon! They’re for free down at thenew store....
6. Значение идиомы free rein[free rein] {n.} Freedom to do what you want. The king had freerein in his country. Father is strict with the children, butMother gives them free rein. Compare: FREE HAND....
7. Значение идиомы footloose and fancy-free[footloose and fancy-free] {adj. phr.} Free and free to do what onewants. Ron is a merry bachelor and seems toenjoy greatly being footloose and fancy-free....
8. Значение идиомы free agent[free agent] {n.} A professional player who does not have acontract with a team. The Giants signed two free agents who hadbeen released by the Cardinals....
9. Перевод слова freeFree — свободный, вольный; бесплатный Перевод слова Free people — свободный народ free choice — свободный выбор tickets are given free — билеты раздаются бесплатно free currency — свободно конвертируемая валюта Have you any rooms Free? Есть ли у вас свободные комнаты? I haven’t got a Free day this week. У меня нет выходных на ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод идиомы feel free (to do something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: feel free (to do something) Идиома: feel free (to do something) разг. Перевод: свободно делать что-либо, как если бы на это было дано разрешение Пример: Everybody felt free to walk around the restaurant after the party started. Когда начался вечер, все свободно ходили по ресторану....
11. Значение идиомы free enterprise[free enterprise] {n. phr.} A system in which private business iscontrolled by as few government rules as possible. The UnitedStates is proud of its free enterprise....
12. Значение идиомы feel free to do[feel free to do] {v. phr.} To take the liberty to engage in anactivity. Please feel free to take off your jackets; this is aninformal party....
13. Значение идиомы toll free[toll free] {adv. phr.} Calling an telephone number with thecall paid by the business whose number one has dialed. You can callus day and night, seven days a week, toll free....
14. Перевод идиомы for free, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: for free Перевод: бесплатно Пример: We were able to get a television set from our neighbor for free. Мы смогли бесплатно взять телевизор у нашего соседа....
15. Значение идиомы free ball[free ball] {n.} A ball in football that is in play, that is not inthe possession of anyone, that is not a legally thrown forward pass, and that belongs to the first team which can grab it. A Notre Dameplayer fell on a free ball and recovered it for his team....
16. Перевод идиомы set someone or something free, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: set someone or something free Перевод: освободить кого-либо или что-либо Пример: The conservation officers went to the mountains and set the bear free. Люди из охраны окружающей среды пришли в горы и освободили медведя....
17. Перевод слова juryJury — присяжные, жюри Перевод слова Coroner’s jury — жюри присяжных при коронере to empanel a jury — формировать коллегию присяжных half-and-half jury — нерешительное жюри The Jury is still out. Присяжные все еще совещаются. The Jury found him not guilty. Суд присяжных признал его невиновным. The Jury’s decision was a stunner. Решение жюри потрясло ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод идиомы of one’s own accord / of one’s own free will, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: of one’s own accord / of one’s own free will Перевод: добровольно, по собственному желанию Пример: The supervisor decided to leave her job of her own free will and was not fired. Менеджер решила уйти с работы по собственному желанию, она не была уволена....
19. Перевод идиомы free-for-all, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: free-for-all Перевод: неорганизованное событие (бой, состязание, конкурс, и т. п.), в котором все принимают участие Пример: The players were involved in a free-for-all during the game and seven players were suspended. Игроки были вовлечены в массовую потасовку во время игры, и семеро игроков были отстранены....
20. Перевод идиомы free hand (with someone or something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: free hand (with someone or something) Перевод: большая свобода действий (обычно используется с глаголами Get, have, give) Пример: We had a free hand to design the sports program for the university. У нас была полная свобода действий при разработке спортивной программы для университета....
21. Перевод слова interest-freeInterest-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 ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы carry the day[carry the day] {v. phr.}, {informal} To win completely; to succeed in getting one’s aim accomplished. The defense attorney’s summary before the jury helped him carry the day....
23. GuiltyScene: A court room in Oklahoma where a person is on trial for murder. There is strong evidence indicating guilt; however, there is no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client is guilty and that it looks like he’ll probably be convicted, resorts to a clever trick. «Ladies and gentlemen ... Читать далее...
24. Free meatIt was many years ago since the embarrassing day when a young woman, with a baby in her arms, entered his butcher shop and confronted him with the news that the baby was his and asked what was he going to do about it? Finally he offered to provide her with free meat until the ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы free throw[free throw] {n.} A shot at the basket in basketball withoutinterference from opponents. Mike scored the winning point on afree throw. Compare: FIELD GOAL, FOUL SHOT....
26. Перевод слова punishmentPunishment — наказание Перевод слова Capital punishment — смертная казнь corporal punishment — телесное наказание to endure punishment — отбыть наказание to exact punishment — налагать наказание Decency, not fear of Punishment, caused them to do the right thing. Порядочность, а не страх перед наказанием, заставила их делать правильные вещи. Take care or you will ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод слова obviousObvious — очевидный, явный, заметный Перевод слова Obvious advantage — очевидное преимущество his embarrassment was obvious — он явно смутился for an obvious reason — по вполне понятной причине It’s Obvious that he is drunk. Ясно, что он пьян. There is no Obvious solution to the problem. Не существует ясного решения этой проблемы. Her disappointment ... Читать далее...
28. Limiting Free SpeechToshi: You can’t go outside looking like that! What are you thinking? Celeste: I’m Exercising my Right of free speech. I’ve put on these clothes and painted my body this way to protest the treatment of women. I want to send a message. Toshi: You’re crazy if you think people are going To take you ... Читать далее...
29. Lawyers on a juryA trial had been scheduled in a small town, but the court clerk had forgotten to call in a jury panel. Rather than adjourning what he thought was an exceptionally simple case, the judge ordered his bailiff to go through the courthouse and round up enough people to form a jury. The bailiff returned with ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы glutton for punishment[glutton for punishment] {n. phr.} A greedy person; someone whowants too much of something, such as food or drink, which will makehim sick. Fred eats so much red meat that he is a regular gluttonfor punishment....
31. At a jury trial with the jury consisting of 8 men and 4 womenAt a jury trial with the jury consisting of 8 men and 4 women: Defendant: «Your Honor, I wish to change my plea.» Judge: «Is someone using undue influence to prompt you to change your mind?» Defendant: «No sir, when I pleaded Not Guilty I didn’t know there would be women on the jury. Since ... Читать далее...
32. Free-monty-python-videos-on-youtube-lead-to-23-000-dvd-sale-increaseFollowing up on our previous news regarding Monty Python material on iTunes, Mashable is now reporting on a staggering increase of Monty Python DVDs sold on Amazon soon after the Python crew made some of their their more popular material free on Youtube. And by staggering, I mean 23,000% worth. Mashable notes that Monty Python’s ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы clean bill of health[clean bill of health] {n. phr.} 1. A certificate that a person or animal has no infectious disease. The government doctor gave Jones a clean bill of health when he entered the country. 2. {informal} A report that a person is free of guilt or fault. The stranger was suspected in the bank robbery, but ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы chickens come home to roost[chickens come home to roost] {informal} Words or acts come back to cause trouble for a person; something bad you said or did receives punishment; you get the punishment that you deserve. Fred’s chickens finally came home to roost today. He was late so often that the teacher made him go to the principal. — ... Читать далее...
35. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Свободное время (Free Time)»По-английски Перевод на русский Harry: Hi, Brooke. How are you? Гари: Привет, Брук. Как дела? Brooke: Hi, there. I’m fine, thank you. And you? Брук: Привет. У меня все хорошо. Как у тебя? Harry: I’m very well. How are things at school? Гари: У меня тоже хорошо. Как дела в школе? Brooke: Everything seems to ... Читать далее...
36. Что я делаю в свободное время/ What I Do In My Free TimeНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык What I Do In My Free Time Что я делаю в свободное время It is natural that people need some time to relax and to do things they like. As for me, I have many interesting hobbies and free time activities, but unfortunately I don’t have much free ... Читать далее...
37. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «В магазине дьюти-фри» (In a duty-free shop)— Hello. Can I help you, sir? Are you interested in our duty-free goods? — Yes. The point is that the customs officer took away my bottle of mineral water, so I would like to buy a new one. — I see. No problem, sir. Which one do you prefer: still or sparkling? — Just ... Читать далее...
38. Мое свободное время/ My Free TimeНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Free Time Мое свободное время Every person needs some free time, be it a kid or an adult. Most schoolchildren and employees usually rest at weekend. This is the best time for relaxing and doing what you like. Evenings of weekdays also offer some free time. When ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы get out of[get out of] {v. phr.} 1. To be excused from; avoid. He got outof jury duty because of his illness. 2. To gain from; extract from. Tom complained that he didn’t get anything out of the course ongrammar....
40. Barber gives free cutsA barber gave a haircut to a priest one day. The priest tried to pay for the haircut, but the barber refused, saying, «you do God’s work.» The next morning the barber found a dozen bibles at the door to his shop. A policeman came to the barber for a haircut, and again the barber ... Читать далее...