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1. Перевод идиомы shake hands (with someone) / shake someone’s hand, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: shake hands (with someone) / shake someone’s hand Перевод: пожать кому-либо руку в качестве приветствия Пример: I shook hands with my neighbor when I first met him. Я пожал руку своему соседу, когда встретил его в первый раз....
2. Перевод слова shake Shake – трясти, сотрясать; встряска, толчок Перевод слова A shake of the hands – рукопожатие to shake with cold – дрожать от холода to shake carpets – трясти ковры He Shook his black chevelure. Он тряхнул своей черной шевелюрой. Shake up the medicine before drinking it. Встряхните лекарство перед употреблением. She Shook him to wake […]...
3. Значение идиомы shake in one’s shoes [shake in one’s shoes] or [shake in one’s boots] {v. phr.},{informal} To be very much afraid. The robber shook in his bootswhen the police knocked on his door....
4. Значение идиомы shake off [shake off] {v.}, {informal} To get away from when followed; getrid of; escape from. A convict escaped from prison and shook offthe officers trying to follow him. Tom could not shake off hiscold....
5. Значение идиомы more than one could shake a stick at [more than one could shake a stick at] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Verymany; a great many; more than you can count. There were more peopleat the game than you could shake a stick at. I had moreassignments for homework than I could shake a stick at....
6. Перевод идиомы shake (hands) on something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: shake (hands) on something Перевод: пожать руки с кем-либо в знак соглашения о чем-либо Пример: I shook hands on the agreement that I had to take on more responsibility at work. Я пожал руку, согласившись, что я должен принять на работе больше ответственности....
7. Значение идиомы shake the dust from one’s feet [shake the dust from one’s feet] {v. phr.} To depart or leave withsome measure of disgust or displeasure. Jim was so unhappy in oursmall, provincial town that he was glad to shake the dust from hisfeet and move to New York....
8. Перевод идиомы shake a leg, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: shake a leg Перевод: поспешить, поторопиться Пример: You will have to shake a leg if you want to arrive at the movie on time. Придется поторопиться, если ты хочешь успеть в кино вовремя....
9. Значение идиомы rub out [rub out] {v.}, {slang} To destroy completely; kill; eliminate. The gangsters rubbed out four policemen before they were caught. The gangsters told the storekeeper that if he did not pay them toprotect him, someone would rub him out. Compare: WIPE OUT, RID OF....
10. Значение идиомы at sea [at sea ] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. On an ocean voyage; on a journey by ship. They had first met at sea. 2. Out on the ocean; away from land. By the second day the ship was well out at sea. Charles had visited a ship in dock, but he had never been on […]...
11. Значение идиомы all shook up [all shook up] also [shook up] {adj.}, {slang} In a state of great emotional upheaval; disturbed; agitated. What are you so shook up about?...
12. 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 […]...
13. Значение идиомы walk the plank [walk the plank] {v. phr.} 1. To walk off a board extended over theside of a ship and be drowned. The pirates captured the ship andforced the crew to walk the plank. 2. {informal} To resign from a jobbecause someone makes you do it. When a new owner bought the store, the manager had to […]...
14. Значение идиомы do in [do in] {v.}, {slang} 1. To ruin; destroy. Mr. Smith’s business was done in by a fire that burned down his store. 2a. To kill; murder. The poor man was done in by two gangsters who ran away after the crime. 2b. To make tired; exhaust. The boys were done in after their long hike. […]...
15. Значение идиомы put to sea [put to sea] {v. phr.} To start a voyage. The captain said theship would put to sea at six in the morning. In the days ofsailing ships, putting to sea depended on the tides....
16. Перевод идиомы shake in one’s boots / quake in one’s boots, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: shake in one’s boots / quake in one’s boots Перевод: дрожать от страха; дрожать как лист; колени подгибаются от страха Пример: The little boy was shaking in his boots when the large dog approached him. У маленького мальчика от страха затряслись коленки, когда он увидел, что к нему приближается большая собака. I was quaking […]...
17. During the World War II During the World War II, an American warship was attacked by the Japanese. A torpedo was heading towards the ship and a hit seemed inevitable. So the captain told the navigator to go down to the crew quarters and tell a joke or something – at least they would die laughing. The navigator went down […]...
18. Значение идиомы go chase oneself [go chase oneself] {v. phr.}, {slang} Go away and stop being anuisance. John’s father was busy and told him to go chase himself. The owner of the store told the boys in front to go chasethemselves. Compare: BEAT IT, GO JUMP IN THE LAKE....
19. The three survivors of the shipwreck The three survivors of the shipwreck were being driven mad by hunger. The Irishman, an expert navigator, told the others that if they could row the lifeboat for three more days they could make landfall. The Pole, the ship’s doctor, said that they could not possibly last that long, that there was only one solution […]...
20. Значение идиомы give up the ship [give up the ship] {v. phr.} To stop fighting and surrender; stoptrying or hoping to do something. “Don’t give up the ship, John,”said his father when John failed a test....
21. Перевод слова voyage Voyage – плавание, путешествие, путешествовать Перевод слова Long voyage – длительное путешествие ocean voyage – океанское плавание round-the-world voyage – кругосветное путешествие Magellan’s Voyage is the greatest single human achievement on the sea. Среди всех достижений человека на море величайшим является плавание Магеллана. Our Voyage ended tragically. Наше путешествие окончилось трагически. Grand clouds still Voyaged […]...
22. Taking the Driving Test Cesar: I just took the Driving test. See this? That’s my new License. May: You have to give me the Play-by-play. I’m taking the test next week and I’m Freaking out. Cesar: There’s nothing to worry about. It was easy. May: I’m not worried about the written test. It’s the driving test I’m worried about. […]...
23. Значение идиомы out of practice [out of practice] {adj. phr.} Not in proper condition; unable to dosomething well because of lack of practice. The basketball team gotout of practice during the Christmas holidays. Compare: OUT OF SHAPE. Contrast: IN PRACTICE....
24. Значение идиомы put in [put in] {v.} 1. To add to what has been said; say inaddition to what others say. While the boys were discussing the caraccident, Ben put in that the road was icy. My father put in aword for me and I got the job. 2. To buy and keep in a store to sell. He […]...
25. Значение идиомы go like clockwork [go like clockwork] or [go off like clockwork] {v. phr.},{informal} To run smoothly and regularly like the workings of a clock;go smoothly and without difficulty; go on time or as planned. Thecar’s motor went like clockwork after Bob fixed it. The birthdayparty went off like clockwork and everyone had a good time....
26. A merchant captain and several of his officers A merchant captain and several of his officers were returning to the ship after a big night ashore. As they climbed the gangway the captain threw up all over himself. Pointing to an apprentice seaman above him he shouted, “Give that man five days in the brig for vomiting on me!” The following morning the […]...
27. Значение идиомы lean on [lean on] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To pressure byblackmailing, threats, physical violence, or the withholding of somefavor in order to make the person comply with a wish or request. Iwould gladly do what you ask if you only stopped leaning on me sohard!...
28. Battles on the sea The following is supposedly a true story relating to a United States shipping company. THE U. S. shipping company had a new ship built. It was to be the pride of the fleet, and something special was wanted to decorate the captain’s saloon, a large living room/office where the vessel’s business and entertaining would take […]...
29. Перевод слова store Store – магазин; припасы, снабжать, хранить Перевод слова Clothing store – магазин готового платья war stores – боеприпасы to store a ship with provisions – снабдить судно провиантом facts stored away in the memory – факты, хранимые в памяти What did you get at the toy Store? Что вы купили в магазине игрушек? I need […]...
30. 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 […]...
31. Значение идиомы lay off [lay off] {v. phr.} 1. To mark out the boundaries or limits. Helaid off a baseball diamond on the vacant lot. Compare: LAY OUT.2. To put out of work. The company lost the contract for making theshoes and laid off half its workers. 3. {slang} To stop bothering;leave alone. – Usually used in the imperative. […]...
32. Значение идиомы ride out [ride out] {v.} To survive safely; endure. The captain orderedall sails lowered so the ship could ride out the storm. Jackdecided to ride out his troubles by saying that he had made a mistakebut that he had learned his lesson....
33. Значение идиомы in store [in store] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Saved up in case of need; readyfor use or for some purpose. If the electricity goes off, we havecandles in store in the closet. The squirrel has plenty of nuts instore for the winter. Compare: IN RESERVE, IN STOCK, ON HAND. 2.Ready to happen; waiting. – Often used […]...
34. Значение идиомы throw a monkey wrench [throw a monkey wrench] or [throw a wrench] {v. phr.}, {informal}To cause something that is going smoothly to stop. The game wasgoing smoothly until you threw a monkey wrench into the works byfussing about the rules. The Michigan tacklers threw a wrench intothe Wisconsin team’s offense. He hoped to see the class plan failand looked […]...
35. Значение идиомы port of call [port of call] {n. phr.} 1. Any of the ports that a ship visitsafter the start of a voyage and before the end; a port wherepassengers or cargo may be taken on or put off; an in-between port. Savannah is a port of call for many Atlantic coasting vessels. 2. Aplace you visit regularly or […]...
36. Значение идиомы cut the ground from under [cut the ground from under] {v. phr.} {informal} To make fail; upset the plans of; spoil the argument for in advance. Paul wanted to be captain but we cut the ground from under him by saying that Henry was the best player on the team. Several workers applied for the retiring foreman’s job, but the […]...
37. A bar name A guy walks into a store and says to the managaer “why doesn’t your store have a name”, the store manager says “I haven’t thought of one yet but I think u can help me, what’s your girlfriend’s name.” The guy says “Jenny” then the store owner says “What’s do you like most about Jenny” […]...
38. Magician and Parrot Magician and Parrot A magician was working on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. The audience would be different each week, so the magician allowed himself to do the same tricks over and over again. There was only one problem: The captain’s parrot saw the shows each week and began to understand how the magician […]...
39. Finish overseas tour A young ensign had nearly completed his first overseas tour of sea duty when he was given an opportunity to display his ability at getting the ship under way. With a stream of crisp commands, he had the decks buzzing with men. The ship steamed out of the channel and soon the port was far […]...
40. Значение идиомы rub off [rub off] {v.} 1. To remove or be removed by rubbing; erase. Theteacher rubs the problem off the chalkboard. After Ann shook handswith the president, she would not shake hands with anyone else becauseshe thought that the good luck would rub off. 2. To stick tosomething touched; come off. Don’t touch that charcoal, it will […]...