Значение идиомы sell snow to the Eskimos

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1. There were three Eskimos in Alaska There were three Eskimos in Alaska, and one time while they were at their local bar, they got to talking about how cold it was outside, and how cold their igloos were. They could agree on everything but whose igloo was the coldest, so they decided to determine who, indeed, had the coldest igloo. They […]...
2. Значение идиомы snow job [snow job] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Insincere or exaggeratedtalk designed to gain the favors of someone. Joe gave Sue a snowjob and she believed every word of it. 2. The skillful display oftechnical vocabulary and prestige terminology in order to pass oneselfoff as an expert in a specialized field without really being aknowledgeable worker in […]...
3. Значение идиомы sell one a bill of goods [sell one a bill of goods] {v. phr.} To persuade another to acquiresomething useless; defraud. We were sure sold a bill of goods whenAlfred persuaded us to buy his custom-built car for which replacementparts weren’t available anywhere....
4. Перевод идиомы sell someone a bill of goods, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: sell someone a bill of goods Перевод: обмануть кого-либо, заставить кого-либо поверить в неправду Пример: I believe that the salesman sold me a bill of goods and the product does not have much value. Я считаю, что продавец меня обманул, и эта вещь не имеет большой ценности....
5. Значение идиомы carry coals to Newcastle [carry coals to Newcastle] {v. phr.} To do something unnecessary; bring or furnish something of which there is plenty. The man who waters his grass after a good rain is carrying coals to Newcastle. Joe was carrying coals to Newcastle when he told the doctor how to cure a cold. ....
6. Значение идиомы hard sell [hard sell] {n.}, {informal} A kind of salesmanship characterizedby great vigor, aggressive persuasion, and great eagerness on the partof the person selling something; opposed to “soft sell”. Your hardsell turns off a lot of people; try the soft sell for a change, won’tyou?...
7. Значение идиомы snow in [snow in] {v.} To block up or trap by much snow; keep inside, After the storm the farmer and his family were snowed in for threedays. The train went off the track and the passengers were snowedin for several days....
8. 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 […]...
9. Значение идиомы sell off [sell off] {v. phr.} To liquidate one’s holdings of certain setitems. The retired professor had to sell off his rare butterflycollection to meet his health expenses....
10. Значение идиомы sell one on [sell one on] {v. phr.} To persuade someone to do something. Wewere able to sell our wealthy uncle on the idea of having a jointfamily vacation in Hawaii....
11. Значение идиомы snow under [snow under] {v.} 1. To cover over with snow. The doghouse wassnowed under during the blizzard. 2. {informal} To give so much ofsomething that it cannot be taken care of; to weigh down by so much ofsomething that’ you cannot do anything about it. – Usually used in thepassive. The factory received so many orders […]...
12. Перевод слова snow Snow – снег, снегопад Перевод слова To be caught in the snow – застрять из-за метели sticky snow – липкий снег fall of snow – выпадение снега It is Snowing. Идет снег. Perhaps it will Snow tomorrow. Возможно, завтра будет снег. Snow is falling in profusion. Снег валит в изобилии. Интересные факты В сериале “Игра […]...
13. Значение идиомы sell short [sell short] {v.} To think less good orvaluable than is true; underestimate. Don’t sell the team short;the players are better than you think. Some teachers sold Johnshort....
14. Перевод слова sell Sell – продавать, торговать Перевод слова Sell in bulk – продавать оптом to sell the whole caboodle – продавать все вместе to sell like hot cakes – раскупаться, продаваться нарасхват Toni’s Selling her car for £700. Тони продает свою машину за 700 фунтов. She Sold me again. Опять она меня надула. Buy low and Sell […]...
15. Фразовый глагол sell out – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: sell out Фразовый глагол: sell out разг. Перевод: предать, сдать кого-либо Пример: He sold out his best friend and told his boss that he was the one to blame. Он сдал своего лучшего друга и рассказал начальнику, что это он во всем виноват....
16. Значение идиомы sell down the river [sell down the river] {v. phr.} To give harmful information aboutsomeone or something to one’s enemies; betray. The traitor sold hiscountry down the river to the enemy army. The criminal told thehiding place of his companions and sold them down the river. Compare:SELL OUT....
17. Перевод идиомы sell someone or something short, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: sell someone or something short Перевод: недооценивать кого-либо или что-либо Пример: My friend is selling himself short when he thinks that he will not be able to find a good job. Мой друг недооценивает себя, когда думает, что он не сможет найти хорошую работу....
18. Значение идиомы haul over the coals [haul over the coals] or [rake over the coals] {v. phr.} Tocriticize sharply; rebuke; scold. The sergeant raked the soldierover the coals for being late for roll call. Syn.: DRESS DOWN....
19. Lost In The Snow A blonde got lost in her car in a snow storm. She remembered what her dad had once told her. “If you ever get stuck in a snow storm, wait for a snow plow and follow it.” Pretty soon a snow plow came by, and she started to follow it. She followed the plow for […]...
20. A blonde got lost in her car in a snow storm A blonde got lost in her car in a snow storm. She remembered what her dad had once told her. “If you ever get stuck in a snow storm, wait for a snow plow and follow it”. Pretty soon a snow plow came by, and she started to follow it. She followed the plow for […]...
21. Перевод слова quantity Quantity – количество, величина Перевод слова Quantity constant in the limit – предельно постоянная величина product quantity – количество продукции to put quantity before quality – ставить количество выше качества He had a Quantity of ammunition. У него было немного патронов. She is able to drink Quantities. Она в состоянии выпить невероятное количество. Every summer […]...
22. Значение идиомы deliver the goods [deliver the goods] {v. phr.} 1. To carry things and give them to the person who wants them. Lee delivered the goods to the right house. 2. {slang} To succeed in doing well what is expected. The new pitcher delivered the goods by striking out 20 men in his first game. This personal computer surely […]...
23. A snow town – Город из снега My name is Vika Vishnjakova and I live in a very small town somewhere behind the Polar circle. I study English at school №6 and I am a student of the 7th form. Very often I spend my summer holidays in summer camps near the Black Sea or the Azov Sea. I like it very […]...
24. UPDATE: Another Major U. S. City Has Made It Mandatory For Pet Stores To Only Sell Rescues Lawmakers in Beverly Hills are following Phoenix, Arizona’s lead. It is now illegal for pet stores in Beverly Hills to sell dogs and cats that are not from a shelter or rescue. Beverly Hills council member Lili Bosse told the Huffington Post: “I am the biggest animal lover and feel strongly about giving them a […]...
25. Three altar boys are standing in the snow with Three altar boys are standing in the snow with their pants down around their ankles. They have their penis’ in a snow bank. Sister Margaret sticks her head out the window and says, “Boys! Boys! Whatever are you doing… you’re going to catch pneumonia. Put your penis’ away.” The tallest altar boy turns around and […]...
26. A Jewish father has two kids who want to sell lemonade A Jewish father has two kids who want to sell lemonade on the street corner for 15 cents a glass. He figures he’ll spend about 3 bucks on the ingredients, the kids will sell maybe 10 glasses and then drink the rest and get stomach aches. His eventual response: “Go stand on the corner for […]...
27. Значение идиомы heap coals of fire on one’s head [heap coals of fire on one’s head] {v. phr.}, {literary} To be kindor helpful to someone who has done wrong to you, so that he isashamed. Alice heaped coals of fire on Mary’s head by inviting herto a party after Mary had gossiped about her. Jean Valjean stolethe Bishop’s silver, but the Bishop heaped coals […]...
28. Значение идиомы unknown quantity [unknown quantity] {n.} Someone or something whose value andimportance are not known, especially in a certain situation, time orplace; a new and untested person or thing. What we would find if wecould fly to the moon is an unknown quantity. The new player isstill an unknown quantity. We’ll find out how good he is in […]...
29. Перевод слова expert Expert – знаток, эксперт, специалист Перевод слова Chemical expert – специалист-химик an expert with the sword – искусный фехтовальщик senior expert – ведущий эксперт She is somewhat of an Expert. Она в некотором роде эксперт. She is an Expert on skin care. Она является экспертом по уходу за кожей. He needs advice from an Expert. […]...
30. Значение идиомы get the goods on [get the goods on] or [have the goods on] {v. phr.}, {slang} Tofind out true and, often, bad information about; discover what iswrong with; be able to prove the guilt of. Tell the truth, Johnny. We know who your girl is because we’ve got the goods on you. Thepolice had the goods on the burglar […]...
31. Значение идиомы dose out [dose out] {v.} To sell the whole of; end by selling all the goods; also, to sell your stock and stop doing business. The store dosed out its stock of garden supplies. Mr. Jones dosed out his grocery. Mr. Randall was losing money in his shoe store, so he decided to dose out....
32. This snow plow driver from North Dakota This snow plow driver from North Dakota got married. He and his new Bride prepared for their wedding nite. He watched for a while as she spread three different kinds of creams and then a white foam in preparation for their love making. She finally announced that she was ready. The man then asked if […]...
33. Значение идиомы can’t help but [can’t help but] {informal} also {formal} [cannot but] {v. phr.} To be forced to; can only; must. When the streets are full of melting snow, you can’t help but get your shoes wet. When a friend gave Jim a ticket to the game, he couldn’t help but go. When a close friend dies, you cannot […]...
34. Значение идиомы run errands [run errands] {v. phr.} To carry messages or perform similar minortasks. Peter runs errands for our entire neighborhood to make someextra money....
35. Перевод идиомы take the liberty of doing something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take the liberty of doing something Перевод: позволить себе сделать что-либо Пример: I took the liberty of eating the food that was in my friend’s refrigerator. Я позволил себе съесть то, что было в холодильнике моего друга....
36. Значение идиомы buy out [buy out] {v.} 1. To buy the ownership or a share of; purchase the stock of. He bought out several small stockholders. 2. To buy all the goods of; purchase the merchandise of. Mr. Harper bought out a nearby hardware store. Contrast: SELL OUT....
37. Перевод слова similar Similar – аналогичный, похожий, подобный Перевод слова Similar case – похожий случай, сходная ситуация under similar conditions – при сходных условиях similar in colour – сходный по цвету a similar opinion – подобное мнение Your shirt is Similar to mine. Ваша рубашка похожа на мою. You two look very Similar to each other. Вы двое […]...
38. Значение идиомы carry through [carry through] {v.} 1a. To put into action. Mr. Green was notable to carry through his plans for a hike because he broke his leg. 1b. To do something you have planned; put a plan into action. Jean makes good plans but she cannot carry through with any of them. Compare: GO THROUGH WITH, CARRY […]...
39. Перевод слова goods Goods – товары, вещи Перевод слова The bulk of the goods – основная масса товаров comprehensive range of goods and services – полный ассортимент товаров и услуг to declare goods at the customs – декларировать товары на таможне Part of the Goods perished. Часть товаров испортилась. Please advise us when the Goods reach you. Пожалуйста, […]...
40. Значение идиомы cash-and-carry [cash-and-carry ] {adj.} Selling things for cash money only and letting the customer carry them home, not having the store deliver them; also sold in this way. This is a cash-and-carry store only. You can save money at a cash-and-carry sale....