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Значение идиомы strike up

[strike up] {v.} 1a. To start to sing or play.

We were sittingaround the camp fire. Someone struck up a song, and we all joined in.

The President took his place on the platform, and the band struckup the national anthem.

1b. To give a signal to start playing.

When the team ran on the field, the band director struckup the band.

2. To bring about; begin; start.

The policeman struckup a conversation with John while they were waiting for the bus.

It did not take Mary long to strike up acquaintances in her newschool.



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  31. Borat parody mistakenly played for Kazakh gold medalistKazakhstan sharpshooter Mariya Dmitrienko stood with her hand on her heart and a gold medal around her neck expecting to hear her country’s national anthem at an international shooting championship in Kuwait Friday. Instead, the sound system blared the insulting parody anthem from the movie «Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation ... Читать далее...
  32. Перевод слова singSing — петь Перевод слова To sing in a choir — петь в хоре to sing a ditty — петь песенку to sing an encore — петь на бис I heard the birds Sing. Я слышал, как поют птицы. Sing up, boys, I can’t hear you! Пойте громче, мальчики, я вас не слышу! He made ... Читать далее...
  33. Значение идиомы song and dance[song and dance] {n.}, {informal} 1. Foolish or uninteresting talk;dull nonsense. Usually used with «give». I met Nancy today and shegave me a long song and dance about her family. 2. A long lie orexcuse, often meant to get pity. Usually used with «give». Billygave the teacher a song and dance about his mother being ... Читать далее...
  34. Dealing with a Mass Transit StrikeMarge: Where have you been? You should have been home over two hours ago! Homer: I’ve been trying to get home. Haven’t you been watching the news? The transportation workers union has voted To strike. There was a Mass walkout at 4:30 p. m. today. Marge: You’re kidding! I didn’t know anything about it. They ... Читать далее...
  35. Going to a Concert I (Fast)I heard on the radio this morning that my favorite band was going to be In concert here next month. I was so excited. The first thing I did was to call my friend Ben who is also a big fan of the band. Not only was the band playing in town, they were going ... Читать далее...
  36. A jazz chordStevie Wonder is playing his first gig in Tokyo and the place is absolutely packed to the rafters. In a bid to break the ice with his new audience he asks if anyone would like him to play a request. A little old Japanese man jumps out of his seat in the first row and ... Читать далее...
  37. Значение идиомы at the outset[at the outset] {adv. phr.} At the start; at the beginning. «You’ll live in the cheaper barracks at the outset; later you can move into the better cabins,» the camp director said to the new boys....
  38. Значение идиомы start something[start something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble; cause aquarrel or fight. John is always starting something. Jack likesto play tricks on the other boys to start something. Compare: MAKESOMETHING OF....
  39. Freddie MercuryThe life of Freddie Mercury began on the East African island of Zanzibar on September 5, 1946. His real name is Farookh Bulsara. He is founder of legendary rock group named «Queen». His parents were Bomi and Jer Bulsara. Freddie spent the bulk of his childhood in India. He attended Sent Peters boarding school near ... Читать далее...
  40. Значение идиомы buy for a song[buy for a song] {v. phr.} To buy something very cheaply. Since the building on the corner was old and neglected, I was able to buy it for a song....

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