Значение идиомы straight ticket

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1. Значение идиомы split ticket[split ticket] {n.} A vote for candidates from more than one party. Mr. Jones voted a split ticket. An independent voter likes asplit ticket. Contrast: STRAIGHT TICKET....
2. Значение идиомы vote a straight ticket[vote a straight ticket] {v. phr.} To not differentiate one’sballot according to individual names and posts, but to vote for allcandidates for all positions of the same party. «I never havetime. to study the ballot in detail,» Marie said, «and so I tend tovote a straight Republican ticket.»...
3. Значение идиомы straight from the shoulder[straight from the shoulder] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In an open andhonest way of speaking; without holding back anything because of fearor politeness or respect for someone’s feelings; frankly. Johnasked what he had done wrong. Bob told him straight from theshoulder. The candidate for Congress spoke out against hisopponent’s dishonesty straight from the shoulder. Contrast: PULLONE’S ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова ticketTicket — билет, квитанция Перевод слова Ticket stub — корешок билета airplane ticket — билет на самолет bus ticket — автобусный билет Can I see your Ticket, please? Разрешите ваш билет, пожалуйста. I got a Ticket for speeding. Мне выписали штраф за превышение скорости. The plane Ticket costs $170. Этот авиабилет стоит 170 долларов....
5. Значение идиомы the ticket[the ticket] {n.} Exactly what is needed. — Often used with «just». This airtight locker is just the ticket for storing your winterclothes....
6. Значение идиомы That’s the ticket![That’s the ticket!] Informal way to say, «excellent; correct.» «First we’ll go up the Sears Tower, and then we’ll take a nightsightseeing tour on the lake,» Fran said. «That’s the ticket!» Stan, an old inhabitant of Chicago, replied....
7. Значение идиомы go straight[go straight] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become an honest person; leadan honest life. After the man got out of prison, he went straight. Mr. Wright promised to go straight if the judge would let him gofree....
8. Значение идиомы straight off[straight off] {adv. phr.} At once; immediately. After school isover, you come home straight off, and don’t waste time. He askedhis father for the car, but his father said straight off that hecouldn’t have it....
9. Значение идиомы shoot straight[shoot straight] or [shoot square] {v.}, {informal} To act fairly;deal honestly. You can trust that salesman; he shoots straight withhis customers. We get along well because we always shoot squarewith each other. — [straight shooter] or [square shooter] {n.},{informal} Bill is a square-shooter. — [straight-shooting] {adj. } The boys all liked the straight-shooting coach....
10. Перевод слова straightStraight — прямой, прямо Перевод слова The straightest way to — самый прямой путь в straight run — беспосадочный полет to ride straight — ехать напрямик to drink straight from the bottle — пить прямо из горлышка Are you going Straight to London? Вы едете прямо в Лондон? He shot Straight. Он метко выстрелил. He ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы straight face[straight face] {n.} A face that is not laughing or smiling. Mary told all the funny stories she knew to try to make Joan laugh, but Joan kept a straight face. It is hard to tell when Jim isteasing you. He can tell a fib with a straight face. When Bob fellinto the water, he ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод идиомы get something straight, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get something straight Перевод: ясно, четко, правильно понять что-либо Пример: I could not get what my friend was trying to tell me straight. Я не совсем понимал, что мой друг пытался мне сказать....
13. Перевод идиомы keep a straight face, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: keep a straight face Перевод: стараться не улыбнуться или не засмеяться Пример: It was difficult to keep a straight face when the man fell off his chair into the grass. Трудно было не рассмеяться, когда мужчина упал со стула в траву....
14. Перевод идиомы shoot straight, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: shoot straight Перевод: вести честную игру, поступать порядочно, справедливо Пример: The salesman always shoots straight when he is dealing with his customers. Этот продавец все поступает порядочно, когда работает со своими клиентами....
15. Значение идиомы straight from the horse’s mouth[straight from the horse’s mouth] {slang} Directly from the personor place where it began; from a reliable source or a person thatcannot be doubted. They are going to be married. I got the newsstraight from the horse’s mouth — their minister. John found outabout the painting straight from the horse’s mouth, from the painterhimself....
16. Перевод идиомы go straight, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: go straight Перевод: начать жить честно; стать законопослушным Пример: The man was in prison for two years but now he wants to go straight. Этот человек был в тюрьме два года, но сейчас он хочет начать жить честно....
17. Значение идиомы on one’s coattails[on one’s coattails] {adv. phr.} Because of another’s merits, success, or popularity. Bob and Jim are best friends. When Jim wasinvited to join a fraternity, Bob rode in on his coattails. Manypeople vote straight for all the candidates in the same politicalparty. Most people voted for President K., so Governor B. rode in onK.’s coattails....
18. Перевод сленгового выражения straight, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: straight Перевод: 1. честный, прямой, ясный; 2. гетеросексуалист, «натурал» Пример: He wouldn’t give me a straight answer. Он все не давал мне прямого ответа. I’m pretty sure he’s straight. Я вполне уверен, что он натурал....
19. Перевод идиомы straight from the horse’s mouth, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: straight from the horse’s mouth Перевод: из первых уст; со слов того, кто был непосредственным участником чего-либо Пример: I heard about my friend’s wedding straight from the horse’s mouth. Я услышал о свадьбе моего друга из первых уст....
20. Перевод идиомы the straight and narrow, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the straight and narrow Перевод: честный образ жизни Пример: The boy took the straight and narrow after he was in trouble with the law. Мальчик начал вести честный образ жизни, после того, как у него были неприятности с законом....
21. Buying your ticketThree engineers and three accountants are traveling by train to a conference. At the station, the three accountants each buy tickets and watch as the three engineers buy only a single ticket. «How are three people going to travel on only one ticket?» asks an accountant. «Watch and you’ll see,» answers an engineer. They all ... Читать далее...
22. Purchasing and Using an E-TicketI thought I would save time by purchasing my airline ticket online and Checking in at the airport with my E-ticket. I Went onto the McQ Air website and selected my flights. The Screen then Prompted me to pay with a credit card. After I typed in my payment information, I got a Confirmation receipt ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы split end[split end] {n.} An end in football who plays five to ten yards outfrom the tackle in the line. The split end is one of thequarterback’s most important targets for passes. Contrast: TIGHT END....
24. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Между кассиром и пассажиром (Between Ticket Agent And Passenger)»По-английски Перевод на русский I I Ticket Agent: Yes, sir? Кассир: Слушаю вас, сэр? Passenger: I’d a like a two-way ticket to London, please. Пассажир: Я хотел бы билет до Лондона туда и обратно, пожалуйста. Ticket Agent: Which date and time? Кассир: На какую дату и время? Passenger: Tomorrow morning, please. Пассажир: Завтра утром, пожалуйста. ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод идиомы right off the bat / straight off the bat, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: right off the bat / straight off the bat Перевод: незамедлительно, сразу же, первым делом Пример: I told my boss right off the bat that we did not need a new computer for the office. Я сразу же сказал начальнику, что нам в офис не нужен новый компьютер....
26. Fighting a Parking TicketMindy: Hey, where are you going? Eric: I’m going to Traffic court. I got a parking Ticket and I’m going to Fight it. Mindy: How much was the Fine? Eric: It was Only $40. But it’s not the money, it’s the Principle of the thing. Mindy: Why? Weren’t you parked Illegally? Eric: No, I wasn‚Aot. ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы of age[of age] {adj. phr.} 1a. Old enough to be allowed to do or managesomething. Mary will be of driving age on her next birthday. Contrast: OVER AGE, UNDER AGE. 1b. Old enough to vote; having theprivileges of adulthood. The age at which one is considered of ageto vote, or of age to buy alcoholic drinks, ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы hen party[hen party] {n. phr.}, {informal} A party to which only women orgirls are invited. The sorority gave a hen party for its members. Contrast: STAG PARTY. See: GO STAG....
29. Значение идиомы say uncle[say uncle] also [cry uncle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say that yousurrender; admit that you have lost; admit a defeat; give up. Bobfought for five minutes, but he had to say uncle. The bullytwisted Jerry’s arm and said, «Cry uncle.» The other team wasbeating us, but we wouldn’t say uncle. Compare: GIVE IN....
30. Значение идиомы show of hands[show of hands] {n. phr.} An open vote during a meeting when thosewho vote «yes» and those who vote «no» hold up their hands to becounted. The chairman said, «I’d like to see a show of hands ifwe’re ready for the vote.»...
31. Перевод идиомы say uncle / cry uncle, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: say uncle / cry uncle Идиома: say uncle / cry uncle Разг. Перевод: сдаваться, признавать поражение Пример: The little boy was forced to say uncle and do what the older boy wanted. Маленькому мальчику пришлось сдаться, и сделать то, что хотел взрослый мальчик....
32. Перевод слова splitSplit — раскол, трещина, расщеплять Перевод слова To split bond — разрывать связь split decision — неединодушное решение to split a piece from a block — отколоть щепку от чурбака My head is Splitting. У меня голова раскалывается. We Split up into teams. Мы разбились на команды. He Split from his wife last year. Он ... Читать далее...
33. Fred DingalingA local law enforcement officer stops a car for traveling faster than the posted speed limit. Since he’s in a good mood that day he decides to give the poor fellow a break and write him out a warning instead of a ticket. So, he asks the man his name. «Fred,» he replies. «Fred what?» ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы at a premium[at a premium] {adv. phr.} At a high price due to special circumstances. When his father died, Fred flew to Europe at a premium because he had no chance to buy a less expensive ticket....
35. Значение идиомы walking dictionary[walking dictionary] {n. phr.} A person highly knowledgeable inmatters of language use. If you want to know what «serendipity»means, ask my Uncle Fred. He is a professor of English and is also awalking dictionary....
36. Значение идиомы sit on[sit on] {v.} 1. To be a member of, etc. Mr. Brown sat on the jury at the trial. 2. {informal} Toprevent from starting or doing something; squelch. The teacher saton Fred before he could get started with the long story. Theteacher sat on Joe as soon as he began showing off....
37. Значение идиомы how do you do[how do you do] {formal} How are you? — Usually as a reply to anintroduction; it is in the form of a question but no answer isexpected. «Mary, I want you to meet my friend Fred. Fred, this ismy wife, Mary.» «How do you do, Mary?» «How do you do, Fred?»...
38. Значение идиомы tight end[tight end] {n.} An end in football who plays close to the tacklein the line. The tight end is used to catch passes but most oftento block. Contrast: SPLIT END....
39. Перевод слова loyalLoyal — верный, лояльный Перевод слова Loyal wife — преданная жена loyal friend — верный друг loyal subjects of the king — верноподданные короля Your Loyals are betraying you. Прежде верные тебе люди предают тебя. The shop has a small but Loyal following. У магазина была небольшая, но преданная клиентура. Loyals are less price sensitive ... Читать далее...
40. Arnold and his wife were cleaning out the attic one dayArnold and his wife were cleaning out the attic one day when he came across a ticket from the local shoe repair shop. The date stamped on the ticket showed that it was over eleven years old. They both laughed and tried to remember which of them might have forgotten to pick up a pair ... Читать далее...