Значение идиомы silent majority

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1. Значение идиомы majority leader [majority leader] {n.} The leader of the political party with themost votes in a legislative house. The majority leader of the Houseof Representatives tried to get the members of his party to supportthe bill. Compare: MINORITY LEADER....
2. Перевод слова silent Silent – безмолвный, тихий, бессловесный Перевод слова The silent falling of snow – бесшумный снегопад silent film – немой фильм silent prayer – безмолвная молитва The streets were Silent. Улицы были безмолвны. The audience fell Silent. Публика замолчала. He uttered a vulgarity and was Silent. Он сказал какую-то грубость и замолчал. Интересные факты “Сайлент Хилл” […]...
3. Перевод слова majority Majority – большинство Перевод слова The majority of mankind – большая часть человечества in the majority of cases – в большинстве случаев absolute majority – абсолютное большинство The Democrats have a slim Majority in the House. В палате демократы имеют незначительное большинство. The vast Majority of people will support us. Подавляющее большинство людей нас поддержит. […]...
4. Значение идиомы fair-haired boy [fair-haired boy] {n.}, {informal} A person that gets specialfavors; favorite; pet. If he wins the election by a large majority, he will become his party’s fair-haired boy. The local boy playingfirst base could do no wrong; he was the fair-haired boy of the fans. Charles was a good student and behaved very well; he became […]...
5. Silent treatment A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent treatment. Suddenly, the man realized that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an early morning business flight.. Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and […]...
6. Значение идиомы sell snow to the Eskimos [sell snow to the Eskimos] {v. phr.} To sell something to peoplewho already have a large quantity of the same or similar goods. MyAlaskan friend said, “One of the hottest businesses in Alaska isrefrigeration. You could say that I, as a refrigerator expert, amselling snow to the Eskimos.” See: CARRY COALS TO NEWCASTLE....
7. Majority rules So it seems that these four rabbis had a series of theological arguments, and three were always in accord against the fourth. One day, the odd rabbi out, after the usual “3 to 1, majority rules” statement that signified that he had lost again, decided to appeal to a higher authority. “Oh, God!” he cried. […]...
8. Перевод слова election Election – выборы Перевод слова General election – всеобщие выборы students will make their election of courses – студенты выберут дисциплины, которые они хотят изучать the election of winners in the music contest – определение победителей на конкурсе музыкантов election campaign – избирательная кампания Did you vote in the last Election? Ты голосовал на последних […]...
9. Значение идиомы at large [at large] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not kept within walls, fences, or boundaries; free. The killer remained at large for weeks. Compare: AT LIBERTY. Cattle and sheep roamed at large on the big ranch. 2. In a broad, general way; at length; fully. The superintendent talked at large for an hour about his hopes […]...
10. Значение идиомы come out for [come out for] {v. phr.} To support; declare oneself in favor of another, especially during a political election. Candidates for the presidency of the United States are anxious for the major newspapers to come out for them....
11. Перевод слова unlike Unlike – не такой как, непохожий, в отличие от Перевод слова This action is unlike him – этот поступок не характерен для него he, unlike his father, is tall – в отличие от своего отца он высокого роста unlike poles – разноименные полюсы She’s Unlike anyone I’ve ever met. Она не похожа ни на кого, […]...
12. Political Advertising Hilary: The Election is still two months away and I’m already Sick of the Political ads. Look at these Flyers we got in the mail just today, not to mention the Canvassers ringing our Doorbell nonstop! Bill: It’s worse if you watch TV, with Attack ad after attack ad. It’s gotten completely Out of hand. […]...
13. Значение идиомы in the bag [in the bag] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Sure to be won or gotten;certain. Jones had the election in the bag after the shameful newsabout his opponent came out. We thought we had the game in thebag. Compare: SEWED UP....
14. Значение идиомы save one’s breath [save one’s breath] {v. phr.}, {informal} To keep silent becausetalking will not help; not talk because it will do no good. Saveyour breath; the boss will never give you the day off....
15. Значение идиомы within an ace of [within an ace of] {informal} or [within an inch of] {adv. phr.}Almost but not quite; very close to; nearly. Tim came within an aceof losing the election. John was within an inch of drowning beforehe was pulled out of the water. Compare: BY THE SKIN OF ONE’S TEETH....
16. Значение идиомы shoo-in [shoo-in] {n.}, {informal} Someone or something that is expected towin; a favorite; sure winner. Chris is a shoo-in to win ascholarship. Do you think he will win the election? He’s ashoo-in. This horse is a shoo-in. He can’t miss winning. Syn.:SURE THING....
17. Значение идиомы throw one’s hat in the ring [throw one’s hat in the ring] or [toss one’s hat in the ring] {v. phr.}, {informal} To announce that you are going to try to be electedto an official position; become a candidate for office. Bill tossedhis hat in the ring for class president. The senator threw his hatin the ring for re-election....
18. Значение идиомы minority leader [minority leader] {n. phr.} The leader of the political party thathas fewer votes in a legislative house. The minority leader of theSenate supported the bill. The minority leader in the House ofRepresentatives held a caucus. Compare: MAJORITY LEADER....
19. Sidney has a problem with premature ejaculation Sidney has a problem with premature ejaculation, so he pays a visit to a sex shop for a remedy. The clerk hands him a little purple can and says, “This is Stay-Hard spray… put on a little and you can go all night!” Excited, Sidney takes it home, stashes it in the cellar on a […]...
20. Значение идиомы turn one’s head [turn one’s head] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make you lose your goodjudgment. The first pretty girl he saw turned his head. Winningthe class election turned his head....
21. Значение идиомы lame duck [lame duck] {n.}, {informal} An elected public official who hasbeen either defeated in a new election or whose term cannot berenewed, but who has a short period of time left in office duringwhich he can still perform certain duties, though with somewhatdiminished powers. In the last year of their second terms, Americanpresidents are lame ducks....
22. Значение идиомы whale away [whale away] {v.}, {informal} 1. To beat or hit hard; strike againand again. – Often used with “at”. The boxer is whaling away at hisopponent with both fists. 2. To attack severely or again and again;go on without stopping or with great force; pound away. Mary hasbeen whaling away on the typewriter for an hour. […]...
23. Значение идиомы rock the boat [rock the boat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble and risklosing or upsetting something; cause a disturbance that may spoil aplan. The other boys said that Henry was rocking the boat bywanting to let girls into their club. Politicians don’t like torock the boat around election time. Compare: UPSET THE APPLE CART. Contrast: LET WELL […]...
24. Перевод слова political Political – политический Перевод слова Political chaos – политические беспорядки clarification of political opinion – прояснение политических взглядов political clout – политическое влияние The book was a Political bombshell. Книга была политической бомбой. He harbours Political ambitions. Он питает политические амбиции. Reagan was a shrewd Political operator. Рейган был искусным политиком. rel=”nofollow”>...
25. Значение идиомы flower power [flower power] {n.}, {slang} The supposed power of love andnonviolence as intended to be used by members of the anti-culture tochange American society. The young people were marching for flowerpower....
26. Значение идиомы keep one’s mouth shut [keep one’s mouth shut] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be or stay silent.- A rude expression when used as a command. When the crooks werecaptured by the police, their leader warned them to keep their mouthsshut. Charles began to tell Barry how to kick the ball, and Barrysaid angrily, “Keep your mouth shut!” Syn.: SHUT UP....
27. Значение идиомы glad hand [glad hand] {n.}, {informal} A friendly handshake; a warm greeting. Father went to the front door to give Uncle Fred the glad hand whenhe arrived. The politician went down the street on election daygiving everyone the glad hand....
28. Значение идиомы have a fit [have a fit] or [have fits] or [throw a fit] {v. phr.} 1. To have asudden illness with stiffness or jerking of the body. Our dog had afit yesterday. 2. {informal} To become angry or upset. Father willthrow a fit when he sees the dent in the car. Howard will have afit when he learns […]...
29. Значение идиомы miss by a mile [miss by a mile] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To shoot at something andbe far from hitting it; not hit near. Jack’s first shot missed thetarget by a mile. 2. To be very wrong; be far from right. Leetried to guess on the examination, but his answers missed by a mile. 3. To fail badly; not […]...
30. Значение идиомы along for the ride [along for the ride] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Being in a group for the fun or the credit without doing any of the work. He wants no members in his political party who are just along for the ride....
31. Значение идиомы dish out [dish out] {v.} 1. To serve from a large bowl or plate. Ann’s mother asked her to dish out the beans. 2. {informal} To give in large quantities. That teacher dished out so much homework that her pupils complained to their parents. 3. {slang} To scold; treat or criticize roughly. Jim likes to dish it […]...
32. Значение идиомы high sign [high sign] {n. phr.}, {informal} A silent signal of recognition, greeting, or warning; an open or secret signal between two persons. – Used with “get” or “give”. The Joneses saw us across the hoteldining room and gave us the high sign. John could see that Gracewanted to tell him something, but he got her attention […]...
33. Значение идиомы steal a march on [steal a march on] {v. phr.} To get ahead of someone by doing athing unnoticed; get an advantage over. The army stole a march onthe enemy by marching at night and attacking them in the morning. Jack got the job by getting up earlier than Bill. He stole a march onhim. Compare: GET THE JUMP […]...
34. Значение идиомы watering hole [watering hole] or [place] {n. phr.} A bar, pub, or nightclub wherepeople gather to drink and socialize. I like “The Silver Dollar” – it is my favorite watering hole in all of Sidney, Nebraska....
35. Значение идиомы green power [green power] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The social prestige orpower money can buy one. In American political elections thecandidates that win are usually the ones who have green power backingthem....
36. Значение идиомы line up [line up] {v. phr.} 1. To take places in a line or formation; standside by side or one behind another; form a line or pattern. Theboys lined up and took turns diving off the springboard. Thefootball team lined up in a “T” formation. 2. To put in line. Johnlined up the pool balls. 3. To […]...
37. Значение идиомы fellow traveller [fellow traveller] {n.} A sympathizer with a political movement whodoes not officially belong to the political party in question. ManyGermans after World War II were innocently accused of being fellowtravellers of Nazism. During the McCarthy era, many Americans wereaccused of being Communist fellow travellers....
38. How far to the town A unit of soldiers was marching a long dusty march across the rolling prairie. It was a hot blistering day and the men, longing for water and rest, were impatient to reach the next town. A rancher rode past. “Say, friend”, called out one of the men, “how far is it to the next town?” […]...
39. Значение идиомы by and large [by and large] {adv. phr.} As it most often happens; more often than not; usually; mostly. There were bad days, but it was a pleasant summer, by and large. By and large, women can bear pain better than men. Syn.: FOR THE MOST PART, ON THE WHOLE....
40. Значение идиомы hand-pick [hand-pick] {v.}, {informal} To choose very carefully. Thisdebating team should win because its members are all hand-picked. The political bosses hand-picked a man for mayor who would agree withthem....