Значение идиомы slave driver

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1. Перевод слова slaveSlave — раб, слуга; вспомогательный, ведомый Перевод слова Trade in slaves — работорговля slave labour — рабский труд slave to a habit — раб привычки configure drive as a slave — конфигурировать дисковод как подчиненный I get so tired of Slaving at this work day after day. Я так устал пахать на этой работе день ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы backseat driver[backseat driver] {n.}, {informal} A bossy person in a car who always tells the driver what to do. The man who drove the car became angry with the back seat driver....
3. Перевод слова driverDriver — водитель, шофер Перевод слова Co-driver — водитель-напарник drink driver — водитель, управляющий автомобилем в нетрезвом виде learner driver — лицо, обучающееся вождению He’s a rotten Driver. Водитель из него никакой. He is a careful Driver. Он осторожный водитель. He is a pretty awful Driver. Он довольно ужасный водитель. Происхождение слова driver Образовано от ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы in the driver’s seat[in the driver’s seat] {adv. phr.} In control; having the power tomake decisions. Stan is in the driver’s seat now that he has beenmade our supervisor at the factory....
5. A taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulderA taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question. The driver screamed, lost control of the car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the footpath, and stopped centimeters from a shop window. For a second everything went quiet in the cab, then the driver said, «Look mate, don’t ever ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод идиомы be in the driver’s seat, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: be in the driver’s seat Идиома: be in the driver’s seat Перевод: находиться у руля, держать рычаги власти, иметь контроль над ситуацией Пример: Money and talent will put you in the driver’s seat — in control. Деньги и талант поставят тебя у руля — все будет под контролем....
7. Перевод идиомы designated driver, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: designated driver Перевод: кто-либо в компании, кто воздерживается от алкоголя с тем, чтобы вести автомобиль Пример: He is a designated driver tonight, so you guys can drink. Он сегодня за рулем, так что можете выпить....
8. Перевод сленгового выражения backseat driver, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: backseat driver Перевод: кто-либо, кто дает непрошенные советы; кто-либо, кто пытается быть главным и отдавать приказы, без наличия на то права или полномочий Пример: Rob is the worst back seat driver I know — he’s always telling me what to do. Роб жутко любит командовать — он постоянно указывает мне, что делать. I ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова compensationCompensation — компенсация, возмещение Перевод слова By way of compensation — в качестве компенсации compensation for injury — компенсация за увечье claim compensation — требовать компенсацию The court ruled that no Compensation was due. Суд постановил, что никакой компенсации не было. The victim’s family is demanding Compensation. Семья жертвы требует компенсации. He claimed Compensation for ... Читать далее...
10. A truck driver breaks down andA truck driver breaks down and shortly another trucker stops to give him hand. He notices that the first driver has a big red spot painted on his dash and asks him what it’s for. He replies «Oh that’s a conversation piece for when I pick up female hitchhikers. I get lots of pussy that ... Читать далее...
11. A driver, obviously drunk, was heading the wrong wayA driver, obviously drunk, was heading the wrong way down a one-way street when a policeman pulled him over. «Didn’t you see the arrow, buddy?» he asked. «An arrow?» the confused driver said. «I didn’t even see the Indians...
12. Getting a Driver’s LicenseJane: Hey, Henry. You look busy. What’s that you’re reading? Henry: Oh, hi, Jane. I’m studying the Driver’s manual so I can finally get my driver’s license. I just hope I can remember all these Traffic laws. Jane: I’m sure you’ll pass the tests With flying colors, especially since you can Miss a few and ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова employerEmployer — наниматель, работодатель Перевод слова Employer’s liability — ответственность работодателя employer’s contribution — взнос работодателя employer-employee relations — отношения работодателя и работника Who is your current Employer? Кто ваш нынешний работодатель? He basked in his Employer’s approval. Он просто светился от того, что начальник его похвалил. The Employer wants to cut back health benefits. ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы for all one cares[for all one cares] {adv. phr.} In the opinion of one who is notinvolved or who does not care what happens. For all Jane cares, poor Tom might as well drop dead....
15. The external organs of a body were fighting over who should be bossThe external organs of a body were fighting over who should be boss. The brain said, «I should be boss, since I control what the person thinks.» The hands said, «I should be boss because I do almost everything for the person.» The legs declared, «I shuld be boss since I carry the body and ... Читать далее...
16. I am looking for a job as a consultantJob Applicant: «I’m looking for a job as a consultant.» Employer: «I’m sorry, we already have enough cosultants.» Applicant: «That’s ok, with my experience, I can be an advisor.» Employer: «More than we can use already.» Applicant: As he is getting desperate, «I’m not proud, I can do paperwork, I’ll be a clerk, If you ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы hard-boiled[hard-boiled] {adj.} Unrefined; tough; merciless. «Because youwere two minutes late,» my hard-boiled boss cried, «I will deductfifteen minutes worth from your salary!»...
18. Значение идиомы not have the heart to[not have the heart to] {v. phr.} To not be insensitive or cruel. My boss did not have the heart to lay off two pregnant women whenthey most needed their jobs....
19. Перевод слова cruelCruel — жестокий, безжалостный Перевод слова Cruel punishment — суровое наказание cruel fate — жестокая судьба cruel heart — жестокое сердце It was a Cruel act of him to do it. С его стороны было жестоко так поступать. His Cruel remarks cut her deeply. Его жестокие замечания глубоко задели ее. His mother’s death was a ... Читать далее...
20. New family driverMartin had just received his brand new drivers license. The family troops out to the driveway, and climbs in the car, where he is going to take them for a ride for the first time. Dad immediately heads for the back seat, directly behind the newly minted driver. «I’ll bet you’re back there to get ... Читать далее...
21. This snow plow driver from North DakotaThis 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 ... Читать далее...
22. A driver pulled up beside a rundown farmhouseA driver pulled up beside a rundown farmhouse. He got out and knocked at the door. A very old woman answered the door, and he asked her for directions to Des Moines. «Don’t know,» the woman said. He got back in his car and pulled away. Then he heard voices. He looked in his rearview ... Читать далее...
23. A policeman pulls over a driver for swerving in and outA policeman pulls over a driver for swerving in and out of lanes on the highway. He tells the guy to blow a breath into a breathalyzer. «I can’t do that, officer.» «Why not?» «Because I’m an asthmatic. I could get an asthma attack if I blow into that tube.» «Okay, we’ll just get a ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы serve notice[serve notice] {v. phr.} 1. To notify one’s employer in a formal orlegal manner that one is quitting the former’s employment. She gavenotice to her boss that she was quitting because of marriage. 2. Tonotify an employee or a tenant that one no longer needs their servicesor wishes to have them as tenants. The new ... Читать далее...
25. Driver pays 1 million RMB for ‘lucky’ 88888 license plate, gets pulled over 8 times in one dayAfter spending just 30,000 RMB ($4,370) on his new vehicle, a driver surnamed Liu decided to splurge on his license plate, spending 1 million RMB ($145,705) on one with 5 lucky number 8s, hoping it would keep him out of trouble on the road. It totally backfired on him. On his first day behind the ... Читать далее...
26. A young bloke has started work on a propertyA young bloke has started work on a property, and the boss sends him up the back paddocks to do some fencing work, but come evening he’s half an hour late. The boss gets on the CB radio to check if he’s all right. «I’ve got a problem, Boss. I’m stuck ‘ere. I’ve hit a ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы lay for[lay for] {v.}, {informal} To hide and wait for in order to catchor attack; to lie in wait for. The bandits laid for him along theroad. I knew he had the marks for the exam, so I was laying forhim outside his office....
28. The hotel Astor had hired a new bus driverThe hotel Astor had hired a new bus driver and instructed him to meet all incoming trains and announce at the depot in a very loud voice, «Free bus to the hotel Astor!» On the way to the station on his first trip her kept repeating to himself, «Free bus to the hotel Astor, Free ... Читать далее...
29. The office happeningsQuote from a recent meeting: «We are going to continue having these meetings, everyday, until I find out why no work is getting done». Quote from the Boss… «I didn’t say it was your fault. I said I was going to blame it on you.» A motivational sign at work: The beatings will continue until ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы straw boss[straw boss] {n.} 1. The boss of a few workers who is himself underanother boss or foreman. The straw boss told Jim he would have tosee the foreman about a job. 2, A man who works himself and alsobosses a few other workers. Smith worked better than the other men, so the foreman made him ... Читать далее...
31. Types of People at WorkRaul: Thanks for Showing me around on my first day. Ursula: It’s no problem. I want to give you The lay of the land and tell you about the people you’ll be working with. For instance, that’s Julie over there. She’s really nice, but she’s also a Perfectionist. If you ever work with her, remember ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы take someone for a ride[take someone for a ride] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To cheat orswindle someone. Poor Joe Catwallender was taken for a ride. 2. Tokill someone after kidnapping. The criminals took the man for aride....
33. Значение идиомы Simon Legree[Simon Legree] {n.}, {informal} A strict person, especially a boss, who makes others work very hard. Don’t talk on the job; the boss isa real Simon Legree. Everybody avoids the foreman. He acts like aSimon Legree....
34. Значение идиомы lose face[lose face] {v.} To be embarrassed or shamed by an error orfailure; lose dignity, influence or reputation; lose self-respect orthe confidence of others. Many Japanese soldiers were killed inWorld War II because they believed that to give up or retreat wouldmake them lose face. John’s careless work made him lose face withhis employer. The banker ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы go on record[go on record] {v. phr.} To make an official statement as opposedto an informal one; say something officially that may be quoted withthe person’s name added for reference. I want to go on record thatI oppose the merger with the firm of Catwallender and Swartvik....
36. Bosses versus workersWhen I take a long time, I am slow. When my boss takes a long time, he is thorough. When I don’t do it, I am lazy. When my boss doesn’t do it, he’s too busy. When I do it without being told, I’m trying to be smart. When my boss does the same, that ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод слова bossBoss — босс, шеф Перевод слова Absolute boss — непререкаемый лидер party boss — партийный босс to kowtow to the boss — подлизываться к начальнику My old Boss was awful! Мой прежний босс был ужасен! He is his own Boss now. Теперь он сам себе начальник. Clear this with the Boss. Согласуй это с шефом. ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы let go[let go] {v.} 1a. To stop holding something; loosen your hold;release. The boy grabbed Jack’s coat and would not let go. — Oftenused with «of». When the child let go of her mother’s hand, shefell down. Compare: GIVE UP, LET LOOSE. 1b. To weaken and breakunder pressure. The old water pipe suddenly let go and ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы keep a civil tongue in one’s head[keep a civil tongue in one’s head] {v. phr.} To be polite inspeaking. He was very angry with his boss, but he kept a civiltongue in his head. The bus driver began yelling at the woman andshe told him to keep a civil tongue in his head....
40. Значение идиомы longhair[longhair ] 1. {n.}, {slang} A male hippie. Who’s thatlonghair? — It’s Joe. 2. An intellectual who prefers classical musicto jazz or acid rock. Catwallender is a regular longhair; he neverlistens to modern jazz....