Значение идиомы strange to say

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1. Перевод слова strangeStrange — незнакомый, странный, необычный Перевод слова Strange malady — странная болезнь in strange lands — в чужих краях strange tongue — незнакомый язык He had a Strange way of talking. У него была странная манера говорить. She behaved in a Strange fashion. Она вела себя очень странно. I don’t like Strange people coming into ... Читать далее...
2. A lawyer named Strange diedA lawyer named Strange died, and his friend asked the tombstone maker to inscribe on his tombstone, «Here lies Strange, an honest man, and a lawyer.» The inscriber insisted that such an inscription would be confusing, for passersby would tend to think that three men were buried under the stone. However he suggested an alternative: ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы blaze a trail[blaze a trail] {v. phr.} 1. To cut marks in trees in order to guide other people along a path or trail, especially through a wilderness. Daniel Boone blazed a trail for other hunters to follow in Kentucky. 2. To lead the way; make a discovery; start something new. Henry Ford blazed a trail in ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова emphasisEmphasis — подчеркивание, акцент, ударение Перевод слова Particular emphasis — особое значение emphasis is placed on — делать упор на emphasis added — «курсив мой» The course places Emphasis on practical work. Учебный курс, уделяет особое внимание практическим занятиям. In Japan there is a lot of Emphasis on politeness. В Японии, вежливость, имеет большое значение. ... Читать далее...
5. A salesman in a strange city was feeling hornyA salesman in a strange city was feeling horny and wanted release. He inquired for the address of a good house of ill repute. He was told to go to 225 West 42nd St. By mistake, he went to 255 West 42nd St, the office of a podiatrist. Being met by a beautiful woman in ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы jerry-built[jerry-built] {adj.} 1. Built poorly or carelessly of cheapmaterials; easily broken. That jerry-built cabin will blow apart ina strong wind. 2. Done without careful preparation or thought;planned too quickly. When the regular television program didn’tcome on, a jerry-built program was substituted at the last minute....
7. Перевод слова candyCandy — леденец, конфета Перевод слова Mixed candies — конфетный набор chocolate candy — шоколадная конфета cotton candy — сладкая вата Candy will rot your Teeth. Конфеты испортят твои зубы. That Candy is too sweet. Эти конфеты слишком сладкие. Do you want a piece of Candy? Хочешь конфету?...
8. Значение идиомы after all[after all] {adv. phr.} 1. As a change in plans; anyway. — Used with emphasis on «after». Bob thought he couldn’t go to the party because he had too much homework, but he went after all. 2. For a good reason that you should remember. — Used with emphasis on «all». Why shouldn’t Betsy eat ... Читать далее...
9. A FlirtElaine: You look happy. Jerry: Me? Oh, I was just talking to Ling. Elaine: Oh, No wonder! You better Watch out. She’s a big Flirt. Jerry: What do you mean? Elaine: Did she Make eyes at you and Whisper sweet nothings in your ear? Jerry: Well, yes, she said she’d never met anybody like me ... Читать далее...
10. Being SuedAlly: Hello, Ally McNeal. Jerry: Ally, this is Jerry Mason. I need to talk to you right away. We’re Being sued and we’ve just Been served. This is one of those times I wish we had In-house counsel. Ally: Jerry, you know that our firm will do its best To represent you, as we’ve done ... Читать далее...
11. Strange people are hereThere was a young Scottish boy called Angus who decided to try life in Australia. He found an apartment in a small block and settled in. After a week or two, his mother called from Aberdeen to see how her son was doing in his new life. ‘I’m fine, ‘ Angus said. ‘But there are ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы a lot[a lot] {n.}, {informal} A large number or amount; very many or very much; lots. I learned a lot in Mr. Smith’s class. A lot of our friends are going to the beach this summer. — Often used like an adverb. Ella is a jolly girl; she laughs a lot. Grandfather was very sick last ... Читать далее...
13. Buying a Luxury CarNarin: This car is amazing. Daniel: I know. It has every Luxury option available. Narin: This Sumptuous interior is so comfortable. Daniel: You haven’t seen anything yet. It has a Climate control system for every seat and a Voice-activated entertainment system. It also has the best Navigation system money can buy. Let me turn this ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы return the compliment[return the compliment] {v. phr.} To say or do the same to someonethat he has said or done to you; pay someone back. Mary said, «Ilove your new hairdo» and Suzy returned the compliment with «What apretty dress you’re wearing, Mary.» John punched Jerry in thenose, and Jerry returned the compliment....
15. Значение идиомы wipe out[wipe out] {v.} 1. To remove or erase by wiping or rubbing. Theteacher wiped out with an eraser what she had written on the board. Compare: RUB OUT. 2. {informal} To remove, kill, or destroycompletely. The earthquake wiped out the town. Doctors aresearching for a cure that will wipe out cancer. The Indians wipedout the ... Читать далее...
16. Strange headline newsThe following is supposedly a true story. To be included, besides being true, the story is most likely strange, weird, surprising, or funny. A bird dropped a snake over a California power station, short-circuiting a line and causing a two-hour blackout. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ... Читать далее...
17. A strange adventure — Странное приключение на озере хэллоуинI would like to tell you a story about a mermaid. It started like this. Last summer my parents, my friend and I went to the lake for a weekend. We found a nice place on the bank near the forest. It was getting dark and we decided to make a fire. When the moon ... Читать далее...
18. Two guys go huntingTwo guys go hunting. Jerry has never gone hunting while Joe has hunted all his life. When they get to the northern Wisconsin woods, Joe tells Jerry to sit by a tree and not make a sound while Joe checks out a deer stand. After he gets about a quarter of a mile away, Joe ... Читать далее...
19. Watching Daytime Talk ShowsSally: Why are wasting your time on your Day off watching these Daytime talk shows? Jerry: I think they’re entertaining. Sally: You’ve got to be kidding. The only people who are Booked as guests on those shows are Losers or Exhibitionists who want Attention. Jerry: No, they’re not. These shows are all about Human drama ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы out of the way[out of the way] {adv. phr.} 1. Not where people usually go;difficult to reach. When little Tommy comes to visit her, AuntSally puts her lamps and vases out of the way. — Often used withhyphens before a noun. Gold was found in an out-of-the-way villagein the mountains, and soon a good road and airfield were ... Читать далее...
21. Ending a Business RelationshipJerry: Who’s going To break the news to Tech Experts? Camila: You mean about Pulling the plug on using their services? Jerry: Yeah, the Contract we signed with them last year is almost up, and as we decided last month, we’ll be going with another company. Camila: I think we should Hold off on telling ... Читать далее...
22. A Restaurant Drive-ThruI had a little time between appointments and stopped at a fast food restaurant to get some lunch. The idea was To save time by using the drive-thru, but it didn’t work out that way. Order-taker: Welcome to McDenny’s. May I take your order? Daniel: Yes. I’d like a Cheeseburger, an order of French fries, ... Читать далее...
23. The Lone Ranger and Tonto are riding throughThe Lone Ranger and Tonto are riding through one of the many canyons when suddenly rising from the hill on their right are hundreds of indians. They start to spur their horse forward when they realised that there are hundreds of indians ahead of them. Wheeling to the left they, once again, see hundreds of ... Читать далее...
24. Importing Goods to the U. SDaniel: You look like you’re Sitting on pins and needles. Muriel: I am. I’m waiting to hear if our Goods have Cleared customs yet. We’re in big trouble if our 50 Crates aren’t Released soon. Daniel: You’ve filled out the proper Paperwork. What could go wrong? Muriel: You have no idea how much Red tape ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы kill time[kill time] {v. phr.} To cause the time to pass more rapidly; wastetime. The plane trip to Hong Kong was long and tiring, but wemanaged to kill time by watching several movies....
26. Значение идиомы each and every[each and every] {adj. phr.} Every. — Used for emphasis. Thecaptain wants each and every man to be here at eight o’clock. Theteacher must learn the name of each and every pupil. Syn.: EVERYSINGLE....
27. Значение идиомы kill off[kill off] {v.} To kill or end completely; destroy. The factorydumped poisonous wastes into the river and killed off the fish. The president suggested a new law to Congress but many members ofCongress were against the idea and they killed it off. Mother madeNancy practice her dancing an hour every day; Nancy got tired ofdancing ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы under the sun[under the sun] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} On earth; in the world. — Used for emphasis. The President’s assassination shocked everyoneunder the sun. Where under the sun could I have put my purse?...
29. Disinheriting a ChildVince: That’s it! I’ve Had it with Daniel Defying me at every turn. I want him To follow in my footsteps and study law, but he wants to be an artist. He dates girls I Don’t approve of. But this! This is Beyond the bounds of what I’ll tolerate. Alana: I know you’re upset, but ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы kill the goose that laid the golden egg[kill the goose that laid the golden egg] To spoil something thatis good or something that you have, by being greedy. — A proverb. Mrs. Jones gives you an apple from her tree whenever you go by herhouse, but don’t kill the goose that laid the golden egg by botheringher too much....
31. Значение идиомы for the life of one[for the life of one] {adv.}, {informal} No matter how hard youtry. — Used for emphasis with negative statements. I can’t for thelife of me remember his name....
32. A bunch of Indians capture a cowboyA bunch of Indians capture a cowboy named «Clint», and bring him back to their camp to meet the chief. The chief says to Clint, «You going to die. But we sorry for you, so give you one wish a day for three days. On sundown of third day, you die. What is first wish?» ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы I’ll say[I’ll say] or [I tell you] {interj.}, {informal} I agree with thiscompletely. — Used for emphasis. Did the children all enjoy AuntSally’s pecan pie? I’ll say! I’ll say this is a good movie!...
34. An eight year old boy is walking down the road one dayAn eight year old boy is walking down the road one day when a car pulls over next to him. «If you get in the car,» the driver says, «I’ll give you $10 and a piece of candy.» The boy refuses and keeps on walking. A few moments later, not to take no for an ... Читать далее...
35. My strange habitsВ топике Мои странные привычки — я рассказываю о том, что я сильно занята в течение дня, поэтому занимаюсь физическими упражнениями дома, по вечерам. Стараясь выполнять упражнения как можно дольше и без пауз между ними, я теряю много сил. Мой вопрос: должна ли я тратить на упражнения больше времени или 15-ти минут будет достаточно? I ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы put one on a pedestal[put one on a pedestal] {v. phr.} To exaggeratedly worship oradmire a person. Daniel puts Elaine on a pedestal and caters to herevery whim....
37. Значение идиомы help oneself[help oneself] {v. phr.} To take what you want; take rather thanask or wail to be given. Help yourself to another piece of pie. John helped himself to some candy without asking....
38. Значение идиомы flea in one’s ear[flea in one’s ear] {n. phr.}, {informal} An idea or answer that isnot welcome; an annoying or surprisingly sharp reply or hint. I’llput a flea in his ear if he bothers me once more....
39. Значение идиомы cross one’s path[cross one’s path] {v. phr.} To meet or encounter someone; to come upon someone more by accident than by plan. Surprisingly, I crossed John’s path in Central Park one afternoon....
40. A strange kind of robberyJim had been out on the town with a dazzling blonde, and he was returning home as the rosy tints of dawn began to color the skies. Marshaling all his inner resources, he managed an air of sobriety and dignity before the suspicious eye and wagging tongue of his wife. Suddenly, as he was undressing, ... Читать далее...