Значение идиомы spin a yarn
[spin a yarn] {v. phr.} To tell a story of adventure with someexaggeration mixed in; embellish and protract such a tale.
UncleFred, who used be a sailor, knows how to spin a fascinating yarn, butdon’t always believe everything he says.
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- Значение идиомы make one’s head spin [make one’s head spin] {v. phr.} To be bewildered; be confused. It makes my head spin to think about the amount of work I still haveto do....
- Значение идиомы spin off [spin off] {v. phr.} To bring something into existence as abyproduct of something that already exists. When Dr. Catwallenderopened his medical practice, he also spun off a small dispensarybeside it... ...
- Перевод сленгового выражения spin doctor, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: spin doctor Перевод: специалист, советник в политике, занимающийся связями с общественностью, и пытающийся повернуть ситуацию в нужное русло, придать событиям нужный окрас (например, путем манипуляции общественного мнения через... ...
- Значение идиомы spin out [spin out] {v. phr.} 1. To go out of control. The bus spun outon the icy road and fell into the ditch. 2. To make something go outof control. Tom... ...
- Значение идиомы spin one’s wheels [spin one’s wheels] {v. phr.} 1. Said of cars stuck in snow or mudwhose wheels are turning without the car moving forward. There wasso much snow on the driveway that... ...
- Перевод слова sailor Sailor – матрос, моряк, мореплаватель Перевод слова A sailor before the mast – рядовой матрос sailor suit – матроска to be a good sailor – хорошо переносить качку на море... ...
- Значение идиомы sailor collar [sailor collar] {n.} A large square collar like those worn bysailors. Little Timmy’s suit has a sailor collar. Mary’s blousehas a sailor collar....
- Значение идиомы mixed up [mixed up] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Confused in mind; puzzled. Bob was all mixed up after the accident. Compare: BALL UP. 2.Disordered; disarranged; not neat. The papers on his desk weremixed... ...
- Перевод слова tale Tale – рассказ, история, сказка Перевод слова Remnant of my tale – окончание, конец моего рассказа twice told tale – старая история to tell a tale – рассказать сказку He... ...
- Значение идиомы mixed bag [mixed bag] {n. phr.} A varied set of people, ideas, objects, orcircumstances, including both the good and the bad. This report isa mixed bag of opinions. There was a mixed... ...
- Перевод слова adventure Adventure – приключение Перевод слова Adventure film – приключенческий фильм dangerous adventure – опасное приключение in search of adventure – в поисках приключений I Adventured out of the house. Я... ...
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- A young wife, her boorish husband and a young good looking A young wife, her boorish husband and a young good looking sailor were shipwrecked on an island. One morning, the sailor climbed a tall coconut tree and yelled, “Stop making... ...
- A disabled sea captain An old sea captain with one wooden leg, one hook replacing a missing hand, and one missing eye goes into a bar. The sailor sitting next to him says, “You’re... ...
- Перевод идиомы get mixed up, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get mixed up Перевод: спутать, перепутать Пример: I’m sorry but I got mixed up with the dates. That’s why I came today. Прошу прощения, я перепутал даты. Вот почему... ...
- Значение идиомы fairy tale [fairy tale] or [story] {n.} An inaccurate, even false account ofsomething; a result of wishful thinking. Jeff said he was going tobe promoted soon, but we all suspect that it... ...
- Значение идиомы mixed blessing [mixed blessing] {n.} Something good that has bad features. John’s new bicycle was a mixed blessing. The other boys were alwaysasking John to ride it....
- A sailor and a marine are taking a piss A sailor and a marine are taking a piss at a public restroom. The marine finishes first and washes his hands. The sailor just walks to the exit. So the... ...
- Перевод идиомы have mixed feelings about someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: have mixed feelings about someone or something Перевод: быть неуверенным в ком-либо или чем-либо; не определиться в своих чувствах по отношению к кому-либо или чему-либо Пример: I have mixed... ...
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- Значение идиомы sob story [sob story] {n.} A story that makes you feel pity or sorrow; a talethat makes you tearful. The beggar told us a long sob story beforehe asked for money. The... ...
- Writing a Story Xavier: How’s your Novel coming along? Sara: It’s not. I Abandoned it for now. I think I Bit off more than I can chew. Now, I’m working on a short... ...
- Age difference What is the difference between girls aged: 8, 18, 28, 38, 48, 58 and 68? At 8 – You take her to bed and tell her a story. At 18... ...
- Перевод слова story Story – рассказ, повесть, сюжет Перевод слова Short story – рассказ, новелла funny story – анекдот the main thing in a novel is the story – самое главное в романе... ...
- Значение идиомы as the story goes [as the story goes] {adv. phr.} As the story is told; as one has heard through rumor. As the story goes, Jonathan disappeared when he heard the police were after... ...
- Значение идиомы come one’s way [come one’s way] {v. phr.} To be experienced by someone; happen to you. Tom said that if the chance to become a sailor ever came his way, he would take... ...
- Watching Movie and TV Franchises Ursula: Weren’t you watching this same movie yesterday? Ian: No, this is the Sequel. Yesterday, I watched Aims Pond. This is Aims Pond: Super Spy. Ursula: Wasn’t this originally a... ...
- Значение идиомы have been around [have been around] {v. phr.}, {informal} Have been to many placesand done many things; know people; have experience and be able to takecare of yourself. Uncle Willie is an old... ...
- Значение идиомы act out [act out] {v.} 1. To show an idea, story, or happening by your looks, talk, and movements. He tried to act out a story that he had read. 2. To... ...
- Значение идиомы upper story [upper story] {n.} 1. A floor or level of a building above thefirst floor. The apartment house where Gene lives is five storieshigh and he lives in one of the... ...
- Значение идиомы old story [old story] {n.} An everyday occurrence; something that oftenhappens. Jane’s temper tantrums were an old story. It’s an oldstory when a woman divorces her husband for too much drinking....
- Значение идиомы shore patrol [shore patrol] {n.} The police of a navy. The sailors who werefighting in town were arrested by the shore patrol. The shorepatrol was ordered to search every sailor who went... ...
- Значение идиомы red-light district [red-light district] {n. phr.} A district of brothels or whereprostitutes hang out. Most unwisely, the young sailor decided tospend his leave on shore by haunting the red-light districts of theport... ...
- Значение идиомы go haywire [go haywire] {v. phr.}, {informal} Mixed-up, out of order, not inregular working condition. My electric typewriter has gone allhaywire; I have to call the repair man....
- Значение идиомы That’s the story of my life [That’s the story of my life…] Usually spoken when something goeswrong. I spent seven years writing a novel, but no publisher wantsto accept it. That’s the story of my life....
- Значение идиомы dirty story [dirty story] {n. phr.} An improper or obscene story. Uncle Bill is much too fond of telling dirty stories in order to embarrass his friends....
- Перевод идиомы make a long story short, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: make a long story short Перевод: короче говоря; укоротить историю, рассказ, опустив некоторые детали Пример: I had to make a long story short in order to finish my story... ...
- Значение идиомы red herring [red herring] {n. phr.} A false scent laid down in order todeceive; a phony or misleading story designed to cause confusion. That story about the president having an affair was... ...
- Значение идиомы know one’s way around [know one’s way around] or [know one’s way about] {v. phr.} 1. Tounderstand how things happen in the world; he experienced in the waysof the world. The sailor had been... ...