Значение идиомы sitting pretty

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1. Перевод идиомы at one sitting / in one sitting, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at one sitting / in one sitting Перевод: за один раз, в один присест Пример: We finished the food at one sitting. Мы все съели в один присест....
2. An old man and an old woman were sittingAn old man and an old woman were sitting at the breakfast table on the morning of their 50th wedding anniversary. The old man said,»You know, 50 years ago, we were probably sitting here buck naked.» The woman said, «Why don’t we try that again?» So they stripped and sat down at the table again. ... Читать далее...
3. Two old women were sitting on a bench waiting for their busTwo old women were sitting on a bench waiting for their bus. The buses were running late, and a lot of time passed. Finally, one woman turned to the other and said, «You know, I’ve been sitting here so long, my butt fell asleep!’. The other woman turned to her and said «I know! I ... Читать далее...
4. A guy is sitting in a bar next to a really ugly womanA guy is sitting in a bar next to a really ugly woman. She has a parrot on her shoulder. Woman says: If you can tell me what kind of animal I have on my shoulder…I’ll sleep with you.» Guy says: «An alligator?» Woman says: «Close enough»...
5. Значение идиомы fence-sitting[fence-sitting] {n.} or {adj.} Choosing neither side. You havebeen fence-sitting for too long. It is time you made up your mind. Contrast: MAKE UP ONE’S MIND, TAKE SIDES....
6. A man and a woman are sitting next to each otherA man and a woman are sitting next to each other at a bar getting drunk. The man turns to the woman and asks her why she’s so down. «My husband just left me. He said I’m too kinky in bed,» she said. «What a coincidence! My wife just left me,» said the man, «she ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы well-heeled[well-heeled] {adj.}, {slang} Wealthy; having plenty of money. Bob’s father, who is well-heeled, gave him a sports car. Compare: INCLOVER, ON EASY STREET....
8. Перевод идиомы be sitting pretty, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: be sitting pretty Перевод: быть в хорошем, выгодном, удачном положении (обычно из-за наличия больших денег); неплохо устроиться; жить в комфорте и роскоши Пример: They bought their house when prices were much lower so they’re sitting pretty. Они купили свой дом, когда цены были гораздо ниже, так что они хорошо устроились....
9. Значение идиомы in reference to[in reference to] or [with reference to] or [in regard to ] or[with regard to] {prep.} In connection with; from the standpoint of;concerning; regarding; about. I am writing with reference to yourlast letter. He spoke in reference to the Boy Scouts. I spoketo him with regard to his low marks. In regard to the testtomorrow, ... Читать далее...
10. Two Texan are sitting in a small town barTwo Texan are sitting in a small town bar, where one bragged to the other: «You know, I had me every woman in this town, except my mother and my sister.» «Well,» his buddy replied, «between you and me we got ’em all.»...
11. Значение идиомы give one the eye[give one the eye] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To look at, especiallywith interest and liking. A pretty girl went by and all the boysgave her the eye. 2. To look or stare at, especially in a cold orunfriendly way. Mrs. Jones didn’t like Mary and didn’t speak. Shejust gave her the eye when they met ... Читать далее...
12. Three women were sitting at a bar having a few drinksThree women were sitting at a bar having a few drinks. After a while the conversation started turning a little rude and crass. Soon the women were getting louder and they were arguing about how wide their snatches were. (This happens all the time.) The first woman got up on the bar, lifted her leg, ... Читать далее...
13. A man with a wooden eye was sitting at a barA man with a wooden eye was sitting at a bar one night. He glanced across the room and noticed a very attractive woman with just one flaw, she had a very large nose. He was very self concious about his eye but got up the nerve to ask her for a dance. «Would you ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод сленгового выражения sitting duck, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: sitting duck Перевод: легкая цель; что-либо или кто-либо беззащитный, уязвимый, или находящийся в рискованной, опасной ситуации Пример: The sweet old lady was a sitting duck for the aggressive salesman. Эта приятная пожилая дама была легкой целью для настойчивого продавца. Out in the open field, the soldiers were sitting ducks for enemy snipers. В ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова wealthyWealthy — богатый Перевод слова To envy a wealthy man — завидовать богатому человеку painting wealthy in details — живопись, богатая деталями come from a wealthy background — родиться в богатой семье She’s hoping to snare a Wealthy husband. Она надеется заполучить богатого мужа. He is a Wealthy entrepreneur. Он состоятельный предприниматель. She is from ... Читать далее...
16. Books and LibrariesВ топике Книги и библиотеки я рассказываю о нашей школьной библиотеке. Здесь я могу выбрать книги, чтобы подготовиться к урокам. При выборе книги, я обращаю внимание на обложку книги, ее иллюстрации, фамилию автора, название книги и ее содержание. Очень важно соблюдать все правила пользования библиотекой и бережно относиться к книгам. Я стараюсь читать как можно ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод слова libraryLibrary — библиотека Перевод слова Library book — библиотечная книга to join a library — записаться в библиотеку children’s library — детская библиотека This Library houses rare books. В этой библиотеке хранятся редкие книги. He got this book at the Library. Эту книгу он взял в библиотеке. He is welcome to use my Library. Я ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы on the fence[on the fence] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Not able, or not wanting tochoose; in doubt; undecided. — Often used with «sit». Jack sat onthe fence for a week last spring before he finally joined the trackteam instead of the baseball team. Mrs. Jones has decided to votefor the Democrats, but Mr. Jones is still on ... Читать далее...
19. There was an old woman on a plane, sitting next to the PopeThere was an old woman on a plane, sitting next to the Pope. It was stormy outside, and the plane was being rocked by some severe turbulence. So this kindly old lady looked upon Death’s door, and said to her papal neighbour. ‘Father, surely you can do something about this…’ To which the Pope replied, ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы catch it in the neck[catch it in the neck] or [get it in the neck] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be blamed or punished. Tom got it in the neck because he forgot to close the windows when it rained. Students get it in the neck when they lose library books. Compare: CATCH IT, GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE....
21. Значение идиомы track down[track down] {v.} To find by or as if by following tracks or atrail. The hunters tracked down game in the forest. She spentweeks in the library tracking the reference down in all their hooks onthe subject. Compare: HUNT DOWN....
22. A Rabbi and a Priest were sitting together on a trainA Rabbi and a Priest were sitting together on a train, and the Rabbi leans over and asks, «So how high can you advance in your organization?» The Priest says «If I am lucky, I guess I could become a Bishop.» «Well, could you get any higher than that?» asks the Rabbi. «I suppose that ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы take the cake[take the cake] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To take the first prize; bethe best; rank first. Mr. Jones takes the cake as a storyteller. 2. To be the limit; to be the worst; have a lot of nerve; be a veryrude, bold, or surprising action. I let Jack borrow my baseball andhe never gave it ... Читать далее...
24. Three Hells Angels are sitting at a table in a transportThree Hells Angels are sitting at a table in a transport cafe when in walks a Nun, takes a seat next to them and begins to eat. Astonished, one of them says, «I went to my parents wedding last week and we all got rat-arsed.» Being quick on the uptake the second one says, » ... Читать далее...
25. A Trip to the LibraryI read in the Local paper that a new public library had just opened two weeks ago in my neighborhood. I wanted to Check it out. But first, I called the library to check the Hours of operation. The Librarian told me that they were open Monday through Saturday from 10 to 6 so I ... Читать далее...
26. There were these three blokes sitting on the high cliffsThere were these three blokes sitting on the high cliffs of a lonely beach, with a rope going down into the surf and a Chinaman frantically trying to climb up. While they were sitting there a Priest walks along, looks over and says, «God bless you children, that’s Christianity at work. May the lord bless ... Читать далее...
27. There is this French couple, sitting up talking, whenThere is this French couple, sitting up talking, when the wife says to the husband that it was time he had a conversation with their thirteen year old son about the birds and the bees. So the father goes to his son’s room and says «Son do you remember that session I arranged for you ... Читать далее...
28. Two car salesmen were sitting at the barTwo car salesmen were sitting at the bar. One complained to the other, «Boy, business sucks. If I don’t sell more cars this month, I’m going to lose my fucking arse.» Too late he noticed a beautiful blonde sitting two stools away. Immediately, he apologized for his bad language. «That’s okay,» the blonde replied, «If ... Читать далее...
29. An Irishman, Englishman and Scotchman sittingAn Irishman, Englishman and Scotchman sitting on a beach notice a mermaid sitting on a rock. The Englishman approaches her and says ‘Have you ever been kissed?’ No says the Mermaid. He kisses her and she likes it. after a while the Scotchman approaches her and says ‘Have you ever been fondled?’. She says no ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод слова referenceReference — ссылка, упоминание, отзыв, передача на рассмотрение Перевод слова No further reference to him was made — о нем больше не упоминали cross reference — перекрестная ссылка to give a reference — давать рекомендацию Did he give you any References? А он тебе сказал, куда обратиться? The statement contains several References to me. В ... Читать далее...
31. Пословица / поговорка gardens are not made by sitting in the shade — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: gardens are not made by sitting in the shade Перевод: сады не вырастают сами по себе; ничего не добиться без усилий Пример: You need to work very hard, if you want to achieve something great. Remember, that gardens are not made by sitting in the shade. Нужно много работать, чтобы добиться чего-либо ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы made of money[made of money] {adj. phr.} Very rich; wealthy. Mr. Jones buyshis children everything they want. He must be made of money. Compare:MONEY TO BURN....
33. Значение идиомы nobody home[nobody home] {slang} 1. Your attention is somewhere else, not onwhat is being said or done here; you are absent-minded. The teacherasked him a question three times but he still looked out the window. She gave up, saying, «Nobody home.» 2. You are feeble-minded orinsane. He pointed to the woman, tapped his head, and said, ... Читать далее...
34. This man was sitting quietly reading his paperThis man was sitting quietly reading his paper one morning, peacefully enjoying himself, when his wife sneaks up behind him and wacks him on the back of his head with a huge frying pan. Man: «What was that for?» Wife: «What was that piece of paper in your pants pocket with the name Marylou written ... Читать далее...
35. An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman were sitting in a barAn Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman were sitting in a bar, drinking, and discussing how stupid their wives were. The Englishman says, «I tell you, my wife is so stupid. Last week she went to the supermarket and bought $300 worth of meat because it was on sale, and we don’t even have a ... Читать далее...
36. Books in my life — Книги в моей жизниContemporary life is impossible without reading. The influence of literature on people’s mind is great. Regular reading enriches your knowledge of the world and helps to form your entire personality. If a book appeals to you, it arouses lots of feelings and emotions in your heart. If you take to reading, the world of other ... Читать далее...
37. Mick was sitting at the pub telling his mate HarryMick was sitting at the pub telling his mate Harry about a disturbing thing that happened the night before. «Last night I came home from the pub pissed as a tick, so I hopped into bed and started feeling up me missus. After a few strokes of her firm arse she got aroused and then ... Читать далее...
38. THERE WERE THREE OLD LADIES SITTING AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLETHERE WERE THREE OLD LADIES SITTING AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE; GERTRUDE, SOPHIA, AND HARRIET. GERTRUDE SAID, «I THINK I’LL GO UPSTAIRS NOW AND TAKE A BATH.» SHE TOOK ALL HER CLOTHES OFF AS AS SHE WAS FILLING UP THE TUB, SHE HAD ONE FOOT IN THE TUB AND THE OTHER STILL OUTSIDE THE TUB. SHE ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы call girl[call girl] {n.}, {slang} A prostitute catering to wealthy clientele, especially one who is contacted by telephone for an appointment. Rush Street is full of call girls....
40. Значение идиомы have something going for one[have something going for one] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} Tohave ability, talent; good looks, and Or influence in important placeshelping one to be successful. Well now, Pat Jones, that’s anotherstory — she’s got something going for her....