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1. Значение идиомы about to [about to] 1. Close to; ready to. – Used with an infinitive. We were about to leave when the snow began. I haven’t gone yet, but I’m about to. Compare: GOING TO, ON THE POINT OF. 2. {informal} Having a wish or plan to. – Used with an infinitive in negative sentences. Freddy wasn’t about […]...
2. Значение идиомы on the brain [on the brain] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Filling your thoughts; too muchthought about; almost always in mind. Mary Ann has boys on thebrain. Joe’s hobby is ham radio and he has radio on the brain mostof the time....
3. Значение идиомы get in with [get in with] {v. phr.} To join up with; begin to associate with;be accepted by. He got in with the wrong gang of boys and wound upin jail. She got in with her father’s firm and made a successfulcareer of it....
4. Значение идиомы going to [going to] Can be expected to; planning to. – Used after “is” , with an infinitive, in the same way “will” is used, toshow future. Some day that big tree is going to rot and fall. Look at those dark clouds. It’s going to rain. The boys are goingto practice football this afternoon. For a […]...
5. 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 […]...
6. Значение идиомы shoulder to shoulder [shoulder to shoulder] {adv. phr.} 1. One beside the other;together. The three boys were shoulder to shoulder all during theworking hours. Compare: SIDE BY SIDE. 2. Each helping the other; inagreement; together. – Often used with “stand”. We can win thefight if we all stand shoulder to shoulder. Compare: SEE EYE TO EYE....
7. Значение идиомы look for [look for] {v.} 1. To think likely; expect. We look for John toarrive any day now. The frost killed many oranges, and housewivescan look for an increase in their price. Bob wouldn’t go for aride with the boys because he was looking for a phone call fromJulie. 2. To try to find; search for; hunt. […]...
8. Значение идиомы make sure [make sure] {v. phr.} To see about something yourself; look at tobe sure. Father makes sure that all the lights are off before hegoes to bed. Mary thought she had time to get to school but sheran all the way just to make sure. Before you write your report onthe life of Washington you should […]...
9. Значение идиомы count to ten [count to ten] {v. phr.}, {informal} To count from one to ten so you will have time to calm down or get control of yourself; put off action when angry or excited so as not to do anything wrong. Father always told us to count to ten before doing anything when we got angry. Compare: […]...
10. Значение идиомы good riddance [good riddance] {n.} A loss that you are glad about. Often used asan exclamation, and in the sentence “good riddance to bad rubbish”. Toshow that you are glad that something or somebody has been taken orsent away. The boys thought it was good riddance when thetroublemaker was sent home. When Mr. Roberts’ old car was […]...
11. These two country boys, brothers, were knocking around These two country boys, brothers, were knocking around one lazy summer day and thought it would be a good prank to push over the outhouse. They crept up from an advantageous direction like a couple of commandos, pushed the outhouse over on one side and headed for the woods. They circled round and returned home […]...
12. Значение идиомы hit the ceiling [hit the ceiling] or [hit the roof] {v. phr.}, {slang} To becomeviolently angry; go into a rage. When Elaine came home at three inthe morning, her father hit the ceiling. Bob hit the roof when Joeteased him. Syn.: BLOW A FUSE....
13. Значение идиомы talk back [talk back] also [answer back] {v.} {informal} To answer rudely;reply in a disrespectful way; be fresh. When the teacher told theboy to sit down, he talked back to her and said she couldn’t makehim. Mary talked back when her mother told her to stop watchingtelevision; she said, “I don’t have to if I don’t want […]...
14. Значение идиомы boys will be boys [boys will be boys] Boys are only children and must sometimes get into mischief or trouble or behave too roughly. Boys will be boys and make a lot of noise, so John’s mother told him and his friends to play in the park instead of the back yard....
15. Значение идиомы give it some thought [give it some thought] {v. phr.} To wait and see; considersomething after some time has elapsed. “Will you buy my car?” Fredasked. “Let me give it some thought,” Jim answered. Contrast: SLEEPON....
16. Значение идиомы say one’s peace [say one’s peace] or [speak one’s piece] {v. phr.} To say openlywhat you think; say, especially in public, what you usually say or areexpected to say. John told the boss that he thought he was wrongand the boss got angry. He said, “You’ve said your little piece, so goon home.” Every politician got up and […]...
17. Optimist vs. pessimist A family had twin boys whose only resemblance to each other was their looks. If one felt it was too hot, the other thought it was too cold. If one said the TV was too loud, the other claimed the volume needed to be turned up. Opposite in every way, one was an eternal optimist, […]...
18. Значение идиомы sleep on [sleep on] {v.} To postpone a decision about. We asked Judy ifshe would join our club and she answered that she would sleep on it. We will have to sleep on your invitation until we know whether wewill be free Monday night....
19. Значение идиомы let off steam [let off steam] or [blow off steam] {v. phr.} 1. To let or makesteam escape; send out steam. The janitor let off some steambecause the pressure was too high. 2. {informal} To get rid ofphysical energy or strong feeling through activity; talk or be veryactive physically after forced quiet. After the long ride on thebus, […]...
20. A talking bird One man wanted to make a special gift for his mother on the Mother’s day. He run out of ideas but then found a pet shop where was birds that could sing, talk and dance. The price was 5 thousand dollars, but he bought two of them and send to his mother as a surprise. […]...
21. Значение идиомы go on [go on] {v.} 1a. To continue; not stop. After he was hit by theball, Billy quit pitching and went home, but the game went on. TheTV picture began to jump, and it went on like that until Father turneda knob. I asked Jane a question but she went on reading and didn’tanswer. Mother told Jim […]...
22. Just cut your hair first A young man comes home and says “Dad, just got my driver’s license and would like to use the family car.” Father replies, :”O. K., son. But, first, you have to get good grades in school, keep your room clean, make the yard is neat, and cut your hair. Come back in a few months […]...
23. Changing the Subject in Conversation Laura: I think that’s all we need to talk about regarding last month’s report. Let’s Turn to this month’s report, Shall we? I didn’t get a copy of it. Could someone Hand me one? Gaius: By the way, I have just one last comment before we Shift our focus to this month’s report. It seems […]...
24. Значение идиомы tighten one’s belt [tighten one’s belt] {v. phr.} To live on less money than usual;use less food and other things. When father lost his job we had totighten our belts. Often used in the expression “tighten one’s beltanother notch”. When the husband lost his job, the Smiths had to dowithout many things, but when their savings were all […]...
25. Значение идиомы leave hanging [leave hanging] or [leave hanging in the air] {v. phr.} To leaveundecided or unsettled. Because the committee could not decide on atime and place, the matter of the spring dance was left hanging. Ted’s mother didn’t know what to do about the broken window, so hispunishment was left hanging in the air until his father […]...
26. Значение идиомы see daylight [see daylight] {v. phr.}, {informal} To know that an end or successis near. We thought we would never finish building the house, butnow we can see daylight. Sarah thought it would take forever toread the book for her report, but finally she saw daylight....
27. Значение идиомы food for thought [food for thought] {n. phr.} Something to think about or worththinking about; something that makes you think. The teacher toldJohn that she wanted to talk to his father, and that gave John foodfor thought. There is much food for thought in this book....
28. Перевод слова dance Dance – танцевать, танец Перевод слова To dance a waltz – танцевать вальс to dance in the air – кружиться в воздухе dance music – танцевальная музыка Shall we Dance? Потанцуем? Dance is an art. Танец – это вид искусства. They met at a Dance. Они познакомились на танцах. rel=”nofollow”>...
29. Значение идиомы song and dance [song and dance] {n.}, {informal} 1. Foolish or uninteresting talk;dull nonsense. Usually used with “give”. I met Nancy today and shegave me a long song and dance about her family. 2. A long lie orexcuse, often meant to get pity. Usually used with “give”. Billygave the teacher a song and dance about his mother being […]...
30. Enduring Hazing Rafael: Go away and stop following us. Our Club is for boys only. Hannah: But I want To join. Rafael: You do, huh? Did you know that to join our club, you have to go through an Initiation? Hannah: Okay, I’ll do that. What do I have to do? Rafael: You have To endure weeks […]...
31. Перевод слова angry Angry – 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 […]...
32. Значение идиомы rough up [rough up] {v.} To attack or hurt physically; treat roughly; beat. Three boys were sent home for a week because they roughed up aplayer on the visiting team. While Pete was walking in a strangepart of town some boys roughed him up and told him to stay out oftheir territory....
33. Перевод слова join Join – соединять(ся), связывать, соединение Перевод слова To join the crowd – примкнуть к толпе to join in the conversation – вступить в разговор to join in marriage – объединиться в браке to join wires – (при)соединить провода Our paths Joined. Наши пути соединились. They Joined us for lunch. Они присоединились к нам за обедом. […]...
34. Значение идиомы get around [get around] {v.} 1a. To go to different places; move about. Mary’s father really gets around; Monday he was in Washington;Wednesday he was in Chicago; and today he is in New York. Fredbroke his leg, but he is able to get about on crutches. 1b. or [getabout] To become widely known especially by being talked […]...
35. Значение идиомы a bit [a bit] {n., informal} A small amount; some. There’s no sugar in the sugar bowl, but you may find a bit in the bag. If the ball had hit the window a bit harder, it would have broken it. – Often used like an adverb. This sweater scratches a bit. – Also used like an […]...
36. Значение идиомы tell it to the marines [tell it to the marines] or [tell it toSweeney] {slang} I don’tbelieve you; Stop trying to fool me. John said, “My father knowsthe President of the United States.” Dick answered, “Tell it to themarines.”...
37. Значение идиомы separate the men from the boys [separate the men from the boys] {v. phr.}, {informal} To show whohas strength, courage and loyalty and find who do not. When theship hit an iceberg and sank, it separated the men from the boys. The mile run separates the men from the boys....
38. Значение идиомы sign up [sign up] {v.} 1. To promise to do something by signing your name;join; sign an agreement. We will not have the picnic unless morepeople sign up. John wants to sign up for the contest. MissCarter has signed up to be the chaperone at the dance. 2. To writethe name of to be in an activity; […]...
39. 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. […]...
40. Значение идиомы get to [get to] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To begin by chance; begin to. – Used with a verbal noun or an infinitive. George meant to save hisdollar, but he got to thinking how good an ice cream cone would taste, and he spent it. On a rainy day, Sally got to looking around inthe attic and […]...