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Значение идиомы shaggy dog

[shaggy dog ] {n. phr.} A special kind of joke whose longand often convoluted introduction and development delay the effect ofthe punch line.

Uncle Joe only seems to bore his audiences with hislong shaggy dog jokes, for when he comes to the long-awaited punchline, he gets very few laughs.



Meals and cooking.
Права человека на английском.

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  2. Значение идиомы goal line stand[goal line stand] {n.} A strong defensive effort right in front ofthe goal line. A goal line stand by the home team held the visitorson the two-yard line....
  3. Значение идиомы punch-drunk[punch-drunk] {adj.} 1. Dazed or become dulled in the mind frombeing hit in the head. He was a punch-drunk boxer who made hisliving shining shoes. 2. In a foggy state of mind; groggy. Marywas so thrilled at winning the contest she acted punch-drunk. Markwas punch-drunk for a few minutes after he fell off his bicycle....
  4. Перевод слова boreBore — скважина; скука Перевод слова Bore out — рассверливать, высверливать to bore to tears — очень сильно надоесть to bore a hole — сверлить отверстие Waiting is a Bore. Ожидание — это скука. The function of an auger is to Bore holes. Сверло предназначено для сверления дыр. To walk three miles every day is ... Читать далее...
  5. Значение идиомы line[line] See: BLOW ONE’S LINES or FLUFF ONE’S LINES, CHOW LINE, DOWNTHE LINE, DRAW A LINE or DRAW THE LINE, DROP A LINE, END OF THE ROADor END OF THE LINE, FOUL LINE, GOAL LINE, GOAL LINE STAND, HOLD THELINE, HOOK, LINE AND SINKER, IN LINE, IN LINE WITH, INTO LINE, LAY ONTHE LINE or ... Читать далее...
  6. Перевод слова introductionIntroduction — введение, представление, знакоство, включение (в состав) Перевод слова Letter of introduction — рекомендательное письмо an introduction to English literature — введение в курс английской литературы to deliver one’s introduction — произнести вступительную речь the rapid introduction of a probe into a wound — быстрое введение зонда в рану He got a no-frills Introduction ... Читать далее...
  7. Значение идиомы say uncle[say uncle] also [cry uncle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say that yousurrender; admit that you have lost; admit a defeat; give up. Bobfought for five minutes, but he had to say uncle. The bullytwisted Jerry’s arm and said, «Cry uncle.» The other team wasbeating us, but we wouldn’t say uncle. Compare: GIVE IN....
  8. Перевод идиомы say uncle / cry uncle, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: say uncle / cry uncle Идиома: say uncle / cry uncle Разг. Перевод: сдаваться, признавать поражение Пример: The little boy was forced to say uncle and do what the older boy wanted. Маленькому мальчику пришлось сдаться, и сделать то, что хотел взрослый мальчик....
  9. Перевод слова delayDelay — откладывать, задерживать Перевод слова To make no delay — не мешкать, не задерживаться delay of payment — отсрочка платежа without undue delay — без излишнего промедления I was Delayed by the traffic. Я опоздал из-за того, что попал в пробку. We decided to Delay the trip. Мы решили отложить поездку. Delays are dangerous. ... Читать далее...
  10. Значение идиомы take a punch at[take a punch at] or [take a poke at] or [take a sock at] {v. phr.}To try to hit with the fist; swing or strike at; attack withthe fists. Bob was very angry and suddenly he took a punch atFred. Johnny knocked my hat off, so I took a poke at him. Ifelt like taking ... Читать далее...
  11. Перевод идиомы pack a punch / a wallop, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pack a punch / a wallop Идиома: pack a punch / a wallop разг. Перевод: 1. «врезать», здорово отделать; 2. оказать сильное воздействие; производить сильное впечателине; быть эффективным Пример: He’s a big guy — I should imagine he can pack a fair punch. Он большой парень, я полагаю, он может неплохо «врезать». The storm ... Читать далее...
  12. Значение идиомы take effect[take effect] {v. phr.} 1. To have an unexpected or intendedresult; cause a change. It was nearly an hour before the sleepingpill took effect. 2. To become lawfully right, or operative. Thenew tax law will not take effect until January....
  13. Значение идиомы to that effect[to that effect] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With that meaning. Shesaid she hated spinach, or words to that effect. When I leave, Iwill write you to that effect so you will know....
  14. Значение идиомы pack a punch[pack a punch] or [pack a wallop] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be ableto give a powerful blow; have a dangerous fist. He packed a meanpunch. 2. To have a violent effect; be powerful. It was vodka, andit packed quite a wallop....
  15. Значение идиомы into effect[into effect] {adv. phr.} Into use or operation. The new rulewas put into effect at once. The judge ordered the old suspendedpenalty into effect....
  16. Значение идиомы bear down[bear down] {v.} 1. To press or push harder; work hard at; give full strength and attention. She is bearing down in her studies to win a scholarship. The baseball pitcher is bearing down. The pitcher bore down on the star batter. Teachers of the deaf bear down on English. The sergeant bears down on ... Читать далее...
  17. Значение идиомы bore to tears[bore to tears] {v. phr.} To fill with tired dislike; tire by dullness or the same old thing bore. The party was dull and Roger showed plainly that he was bored to tears. Mary loved cooking, but sewing bores her to tears....
  18. Значение идиомы beat to the punch[beat to the punch] or [beat to the draw] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do something before another person has a chance to do it. John was going to apply for the job, but Ted beat him to the draw. Lois bought the dress before Mary could beat her to the punch....
  19. Значение идиомы to death[to death] {adv. phr.}, {informal} To the limit; to the greatestdegree possible. — Used for emphasis with verbs such as «scare»,»frighten», «bore». Cowboy stories bore me to death, but I likemysteries. Sara is scared to death of snakes. John is tickledto death with his new bike....
  20. Значение идиомы in the running[in the running] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having a chance to win; notto be counted out; among those who might win. At the beginning ofthe last lap of the race, only two horses were still in the running. A month before Joyce married Hal, three of Joyce’s boyfriendsseemed to be still in the running. Al ... Читать далее...
  21. Значение идиомы in effect[in effect] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. The same in meaning or result. The teacher gave the same assignment, in effect, that she gaveyesterday. Helping your mother with the dishes is in effectearning your allowance. 2. Necessary to obey; being enforced. Thecoach says that players must be in bed by midnight, and that rule isin ... Читать далее...
  22. Значение идиомы lay on the line[lay on the line] or [put on the line] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Topay or offer to pay. The sponsors had to lay nearly a milliondollars on the line to keep the show on TV. The bank is putting$5,000 on the line as a reward to anyone who catches the robber. Compare: PUT UP. 2. ... Читать далее...
  23. Значение идиомы draw a line[draw a line] or [draw the line] {v. phr.} 1. To think of as different. The law in this country draws a line between murder and man slaughter. Can you draw the line between a lie and a fib? 2. To set a limit to what will be done; say something cannot be done. We ... Читать далее...
  24. Значение идиомы out of line[out of line ] {adv. phr.} Not in a straight line; away from atrue line. The two edges were out of line and there was a spacebetween them. The sergeant ordered the soldier who was out of lineto get properly lined up....
  25. Значение идиомы hot one[hot one] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} Something out of the ordinary;something exceptional, such as a joke, a person whether in terms oflooks or intelligence. Joe’s joke sure was a hot one. Sue is ahot one, isn’t she?...
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  27. Playing a Practical JokePatricia: What are you doing? Luis: I’m setting up a Practical joke for Bobby. I Can’t wait to see the look on his face when he walks outside and finds his bike In pieces. It’ll be the best Prank ever! Patricia: You’re not really going to take apart his bike, are you? Luis: I’ll Let ... Читать далее...
  28. Значение идиомы sure-enough[sure-enough] {adj.} Real; genuine. Rick found a sure-enoughnickel. Martha’s uncle gave her a sure-enough pearl on a littlegold chain. Jane’s uncle is a sure-enough cowboy....
  29. Перевод слова uncleUncle — дядя Перевод слова To inherit a fortune from an uncle — получить наследство от дяди maternal uncle — дядя по линии матери to talk like a Dutch uncle — отечески наставлять, журить I have three Uncles and two aunts. У меня три дяди и две тети. My Uncle died a hero. Мой дядя ... Читать далее...
  30. Перевод слова jokeJoke — шутка, анекдот Перевод слова In joke — в шутку, шутя standing joke — неистощимый объект для шуток blue joke — пошлая шутка a corny joke — старая шутка, шутка «с бородой» It was only a Joke. Это была всего лишь шутка. The Joke was on him. Это он остался в дураках. She loves ... Читать далее...
  31. Значение идиомы out of order[out of order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the wrong order; notcoming after one another in the right way. Peter wrote the words ofthe sentence out of order. Don’t get out of order, children. Stayin your places in line. Contrast: IN ORDER. 2. In poor condition; notworking properly. Our television set is out of ... Читать далее...
  32. Значение идиомы to the effect that[to the effect that] {adj. phr.} With the meaning or purpose; tosay that. He made a speech to the effect that we would all keep ourjobs even if the factory were sold. The new governor would do hisbest in the office to which he had been elected....
  33. Значение идиомы the tracks[the tracks] {n.} The line between the rich or fashionable part oftown and the poor or unfashionable part of town. The poor childrenknew they would not be welcome on the other side of the tracks. Mary’s mother did not want her to date Jack, because he came fromacross the tracks. — Often used in the ... Читать далее...
  34. Значение идиомы into line[into line] {adv. phr.} 1. Into agreement. The department’sspending was brought into line with the budget. 2. Under control. Independent congressmen were brought into line by warnings that jobsfor their friends would be kept back. The players who had brokentraining rules fell into line when the coach warned them that theywould he put off the ... Читать далее...
  35. Значение идиомы out of the way[out of the way] {adv. phr.} 1. Not where people usually go;difficult to reach. When little Tommy comes to visit her, AuntSally puts her lamps and vases out of the way. — Often used withhyphens before a noun. Gold was found in an out-of-the-way villagein the mountains, and soon a good road and airfield were ... Читать далее...
  36. Значение идиомы take a joke[take a joke] {v. phr.} Accept in good spirit some derisiondirected at oneself. My brother has a good sense of humor whenteasing others, but he cannot take a joke on himself....
  37. Значение идиомы chow line[chow line] {n.}, {slang} A line of people waiting for food. The chow line was already long when John got to the dining hall. The soldiers picked up trays and got into the chow line....
  38. Значение идиомы foul line[foul line] {n.} 1. Either of two lines separating fair from foulground in baseball. Willie hit the ball just inside the foul linefor a double. 2. A line across the upper end of a bowling alleyacross which a bowler must not step. John bowled a strike but itdidn’t count because he stepped over the foul ... Читать далее...
  39. Перевод слова effectEffect — результат, воздействие, эффект, цель Перевод слова Cause and effect — причина и следствие to this effect — для этого, для этой цели to exercise effect — оказывать воздействие He now needs more of the drug to achieve the same Effect. Сейчас ему нужно больше наркотика, чтобы добиться такого же эффекта. Nature begins from ... Читать далее...
  40. Значение идиомы get into line[get into line] {v. phr.} To cooperate; conform. The maverickmembers of the party were advised to get into line unless they wantedto be expelled. Contrast: OUT OF LINE....

Значение идиомы shaggy dog