Значение идиомы stop street

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1. Значение идиомы through street[through street] {n.} 1. A street on which cars can move withoutstopping at intersections, but cars on streets crossing it have tostop at the intersection. You have to be especially carefulcrossing a through street. Mr. Jones stopped his car when he cameto the through street. He waited until there were no cars on it, anddrove ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод идиомы the man in the street / the woman in the street / the person in the street, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the man in the street / the woman in the street / the person in the street Перевод: обычный человек, обыватель, рядовой гражданин Пример: According to the man in the street the city government is not very popular. Согласно рядовому гражданину, городское правительство не очень-то популярно....
3. Значение идиомы stop cold[stop cold] or [stop dead] or [stop in one’s tracks] {v. phr.},{informal} To stop very quickly or with great force. The hunterpulled the trigger and stopped the deer cold. When I saw Mary onthe street, I was so surprised I stopped dead. The deer heard anoise and he stopped in his tracks....
4. Значение идиомы side street[side street] {n.} A street that runs into and ends at a mainstreet. The store is on a side street just off Main Street. TheSpellmans bought a house on a side street that runs off Broad Street. Compare: BACK STREET, CROSS STREET....
5. Значение идиомы cross street[cross street] {n.} A street that crosses a main street and runs on both sides of it. Elm Street is a cross street on Main Street and there is a traffic light there. Compare: THROUGH STREET....
6. Значение идиомы whistle-stop[whistle-stop] {n.} A small town where the trains only stop on aspecial signal. President Truman made excellent use of thewhistle-stop during his 1948 campaign for the presidency....
7. Значение идиомы back street[back street] {n.} A street not near the main streets or from which it is hard to get to a main street. We got lost in the back streets going through the city and it took us a half hour to find our way again. Compare: SIDE STREET....
8. Значение идиомы on easy street[on easy street] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Having enough money tolive very comfortably; rather rich. After years of hard work, theGrants found themselves on easy street. Jim’s novel was a successand put him on easy street. Compare: IN CLOVER, IN THE CHIPS, WELL-TO-DO....
9. Значение идиомы bear down[bear down] {v.} 1. To press or push harder; work hard at; give full strength and attention. She is bearing down in her studies to win a scholarship. The baseball pitcher is bearing down. The pitcher bore down on the star batter. Teachers of the deaf bear down on English. The sergeant bears down on ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы man in the street[man in the street] {n. phr.} The man who is just like most othermen; the average man; the ordinary man. The newspaper took a pollof the man in the street. Compare: JOE DOAKES, JOHN Q. PUBLIC....
11. Fleet StreetТопик Флит-Стрит знакомит вас с улицей в лондонском Сити. С 18-го века на Флит-стрит стали появляться офисы основных лондонских газет, а позднее — и информационных агентств. Хотя многие СМИ в последнее время переехали в другие районы, за Флит-стрит прочно закрепилась репутация цитадели британской прессы. Fleet Street has been the meeting place for newspaper men since ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова stopStop — остановить; остановка, пауза, прекращение Перевод слова A dead stop — резкая остановка to stop haemorrhage — останавливать кровотечение to stop a leakage — устранять утечку Do Stop talking. Замолчи же. Stop acting a fool. Перестань строить из себя шута. Stop talking! Перестаньте разговаривать!...
13. Значение идиомы stop off[stop off] {v.} To stop at a place for a short time while goingsomewhere. We stopped off after school at the soda fountain beforegoing home. On our trip to California we stopped off in Las Vegasfor two days....
14. Значение идиомы stop short[stop short] {v. phr.} To suddenly stop. Jake stopped short whenhe heard somebody yell out his name loud but there was no one insight....
15. Перевод идиомы stop at nothing, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: stop at nothing Перевод: ни перед чем не останавливаться; сделать все возможное, чтобы достичь чего-либо Пример: My friend will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Моя подруга ни перед чем не остановится, чтобы получить то, что она хочет....
16. Перевод идиомы street smarts, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: street smarts Идиома: street smarts Перевод: житейская хватка, ловкость, житейский ум; знания и опыт, необходимые для того, чтобы справиться со сложными ситуациями в городе, на улицах Пример: The kids around here may not be much good at reading or writing, but they sure have a lot of street smarts. Ребятишки здесь может быть и ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод слова streetStreet — улица Перевод слова The main street of the town — главная улица города street cries — крики разносчиков street dress — платье для улицы I parked on the Street. Я припарковался на улице. He took the wrong Street. Он пошел не по той улице. What Street does Ann live? На какой улице живет ... Читать далее...
18. A man was walking in the street when he heard a voiceA man was walking in the street when he heard a voice: «Stop! Stand still! If you take one more step, a brick will fall down on your head and kill you.» The man stopped and a big brick fell right in front of him. The man was astonished. He went on, and after awhile ... Читать далее...
19. Little Johnny was late for schoolLittle Johnny was late for school. When he finally got there his teacher asked, «Why are you late little Johnny?» Johnny replied, «My grandpa got burnt, Miss.» The teacher replied, «I hope it wasn’t too bad.» Then little Johnny said, «Don’t worry, the crematorium doesn’t muck around!»...
20. Значение идиомы catch it[catch it] or [get it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be scolded or punished. — Usually used of children. John knew he would catch it when he came home late for supper. Wow, Johnny! When your mother sees those torn pants, you’re going to get it. Compare: GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE. Contrast: GIVE IT TO....
21. Значение идиомы stop over[stop over] {v.} To stay at a place overnight or for some othershort time while on a trip elsewhere. When we came back fromCalifornia, we stopped over one night near the Grand Canyon....
22. Значение идиомы stop the show[stop the show] {v. phr.} To elicit such a strong applause from theaudience that the show is interrupted. Pavarotti’s rendition of «Osole mio» always stops the show....
23. Our StreetВ топике Наша улица — я рассказываю о своей любимой улице Сосновой. Моя улица хорошо спланирована, находится на окраине города, здесь спокойно и тихо, а воздух чист – из-за отсутствия большого транспортного движения и обилия зеленых насаждений. Мне нравится наша улица, и я не хотел бы жить где-либо еще. I live in Sosnova Street. It ... Читать далее...
24. Handling a Traffic StopI was having a great day until I saw the police car behind me with its loud Siren and lights Flashing. I Pulled off the road and waited for the officer to approach my car. Officer: May I see your Driver’s license, proof of insurance, and Car registration, please? Lindsay: Let me get them out ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод идиомы put a stop to something / put an end to something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: put a stop to something / put an end to something Перевод: положить чему-либо конец Пример: The company is trying to put an end to the personal use of computers during office hours. Компания пытается положить конец использованию компьютеров в личных целях в рабочее время....
26. Pedestrian SafetyRueben: I never imagined walking our daughter to school could be so Dangerous. Carla: What happened? Rueben: We were walking on the Sidewalk approaching the Intersection. The Crossing guard was there to stop Traffic so we could cross the street. We were halfway through the Designated crosswalk when a guy driving like a Demon whips ... Читать далее...
27. Working as a Street PerformerGiancarlo: Whoa, where are you going? I thought we were going To hang out. Alana: I’m going to work. Giancarlo: Work? I didn’t know you got a job. Alana: I’m Busking on Main Street. Giancarlo: You mean you’re Panhandling? That’s not working. Alana: I’m not panhandling. I’m working for Tips. I perform, try To draw ... Читать далее...
28. A priest is walking down the street one day whenA priest is walking down the street one day when he notices a very small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the boy is very small and the doorbell is too high for him to reach. After watching the boys efforts for some time, the priest moves closer ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы talk out of[talk out of] {v.} 1. To persuade not to; make agree or decide notto. — Used with a verbal noun. Mary’s mother talked her out ofquitting school. Contrast: TALK INTO. 2. To allow to go or get out bytalking; let escape by talking. Johnny is good at talking his wayout of trouble. Contrast: TALK INTO....
30. Значение идиомы full of the moon[full of the moon] {n. phr.}, {literary} The moon when it is seenas a full circle; the time of a full moon. The robbers waited for adark night when the full of the moon was past. Contrast: DARK OF THEMOON....
31. Stop being late to workTom had this problem of getting up late in the morning and was always late for work. His boss was mad at him and threatened to fire him if he didn’t do something about it. So Tom went to his doctor who gave him a pill and told him to take it before he went ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы give up[give up] {v.} 1a. To stop trying to keep; surrender; yield. Thedog had the ball in his mouth and wouldn’t give it up. Jimmy isgiving up his job as a newsboy when he goes back to school. Compare:GIVE ONESELF UP, HAND OVER, LET GO. Contrast: HOLD ON TO. 1b. Toallow; permit. Ford gave up two ... Читать далее...
33. President Clinton, returning from a campaign stopPresident Clinton, returning from a campaign stop in Arkansas, is climbing the steps to board Air Force One. Under each arm he is carrying a souvenir of his trip — a live razorback. At the top of the jetway, he is met by the guard, a Marine sergeant, who issues a crisp salute. «I’d salute ... Читать далее...
34. Larry, a local football star, is jogging down the streetLarry, a local football star, is jogging down the street when he sees a building on fire. A lady is standing on a third story ledge holding her pet cat in her arms. «Hey, lady,» yells Larry, «Throw me the cat.» «No,» she cries, «It’s too far.» «I play football, I can catch him.» The ... Читать далее...
35. Little Johnny walked into his dad’s bedroomLittle Johnny walked into his dad’s bedroom one day only catch him sitting on the side of his bed sliding a condom onto his dick in preparation of fucking his wife. Johnny’s father in attempt to hide his full erection with a condom on it bent over as if to look under the bed. Little ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы outside of[outside of] {prep.} 1. Not in; outside. I would not want tomeet a lion outside of a zoo. Contrast: INSIDE OF. 2. Except for; notincluding. Outside of Johnny, all the boys on the basketball teamare over six feet tall. Mrs. Cox had no jewelry outside of herwedding ring. Syn.: APART FROM....
37. Two men were walking along the street whenTwo men were walking along the street when they came upon a dog licking his dick. One man said, «I sure wish I could do that.» The other replied, «You can, but you’re probably going to have to pet him first.»...
38. Значение идиомы Johnny-on-the-spot[Johnny-on-the-spot] {adj. phr.} At the right place when needed;present and ready to help; very prompt; on time. A good waterboy isalways Johnny-on-the-spot. The firemen were Johnny-on-the-spot andput out the fire in the house soon after it started. Compare: ON THEJOB....
39. Little Johnny sat playing in the gardenLittle Johnny sat playing in the garden. When his mother came out to collect him, she saw that he was slowly eating a worm. She turned pale. «No, Johnny! Stop! That’s horrible! You can’t eat worms!» Trying to convince him further, «Now the mother worm is looking all over for her nice baby-worm.» «No, she ... Читать далее...
40. Street ArtТопик Уличное искусство рассказывает о зарождении, развитии и признании широкими массами «стрит-арта» или «граффити». До 1970 года надписи и лозунги, нарисованные на стенах домов бедных кварталов Нью-Йорка и вагонах метро, рассматривались как агрессивная работа вандалов, стремящихся выразить свою индивидуальность или политическую точку зрения. В начале 1980-х наблюдался реальный расцвет граффити, затем это искусство вновь вернулось, ... Читать далее...