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1. Значение идиомы sharp as a tack[sharp as a tack] {adj. phr.} 1. Very neatly and stylishly dressed That new boy always looks sharp as a tack in class. 2. Veryintelligent; smart; quick-witted. Tom is sharp as a tack; he got100 on every test....
2. Значение идиомы go sit on a tack[go sit on a tack] {v.}, {slang} Shut up and go away; stopbothering. — Usually used as a command and considered rude. Henrytold Bill to go sit on a tack. Compare: GO JUMP IN THE LAKE....
3. Перевод слова acceptableAcceptable — приемлемый, допустимый, удовлетворительный Перевод слова Acceptable damage — допустимый ущерб mutually acceptable — взаимно приятный acceptable conditions — приемлемые условия The offer is not Acceptable to both parties. Это предложение неприемлемо для обеих сторон. The water was Acceptable for drinking. Вода была пригодной для питья. This goes beyond all limits of Acceptable behaviour. ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы sign up[sign up] {v.} 1. To promise to do something by signing your name;join; sign an agreement. We will not have the picnic unless morepeople sign up. John wants to sign up for the contest. MissCarter has signed up to be the chaperone at the dance. 2. To writethe name of to be in an activity; ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы sign in[sign in] {v.} To write your name on a special list or in a recordbook to show that you are present. Every worker must sign in whencoming back to work. Teachers go to the office and sign in eachmorning before going to their classrooms. Contrast SIGN OUT....
6. Значение идиомы road sign[road sign] {n.} A sign on which there is information about a roador places; a sign with directions to drivers. The road sign read,»25 MPH LIMIT» but Jack drove along at fifty miles an hour. Theroad sign said Westwood was four miles away....
7. Значение идиомы go over one’s head[go over one’s head] {v. phr.} 1. To be too difficult tounderstand. Penny complains that what her math teacher says simplygoes over her head. 2. To do something without the permission ofone’s superior. Fred went over his boss’s head when he signed thecontract on his own....
8. Значение идиомы check with[check with] {v. phr.} 1. To consult. I want to check with my lawyer before I sign the papers. 2. To agree with. Does my reconciliation of our account check with the bank statement?...
9. An old man was critically illAn old man was critically ill. Feeling that death was near, he called his lawyer. «I want to become a lawyer. How much is it or the express degree you told me about?» «It’s $50,000,» the lawyer said. «But why? You’ll be dead soon, why do you want to become a lawyer?» «That’s my business! ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова lawyerLawyer — адвокат, юрист Перевод слова A lawyer by profession — юрист по профессии lawyer’s clients — клиенты адвоката lawyer practice, practice of law — юридическая практика You should see a Lawyer. Вы должны увидеться с адвокатом. You should talk to a Lawyer. Вам следует проконсультироваться с юристом. I got a letter from my Lawyer. ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы sign on[sign on] {v. phr.} 1. To sign an agreement to become an employee. The new cowboys signed on with the wealthy rancher in Nevada. 2.To start a radio or television broadcast. Station WLAK signs onevery morning at 6 A. M. Contrast: SIGN OFF....
12. A lawyer returns to his parked BMW to find the headlights brokenA lawyer returns to his parked BMW to find the headlights broken and his front bumper smashed. There’s no sign of the offending vehicle, but he’s relieved to see that there’s a note stuck under the windshield wiper. The lawyer picks up the note. «Sorry. I just backed into your Beemer. The witnesses who saw ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы pinup girl[pinup girl] {v. phr.} An attractive girl whose picture is pinnedor tacked to the wall by an admirer. Some Hollywood actresses areunderstandably very popular pinup girls among male soldiers....
14. Значение идиомы Indian sign[Indian sign] {n.}, {informal} A magic spell that is thought tobring bad luck; curse; jinx; hoo-doo. — Used with «the», usually after»have» or «with»; and often used in a joking way. Bill is a goodplayer, but Ted has the Indian sign on him and always beats him. Father says that he always wins our checker ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы high sign[high sign] {n. phr.}, {informal} A silent signal of recognition, greeting, or warning; an open or secret signal between two persons. — Used with «get» or «give». The Joneses saw us across the hoteldining room and gave us the high sign. John could see that Gracewanted to tell him something, but he got her attention ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод идиомы on someone’s behalf / on behalf of someone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: on someone’s behalf / on behalf of someone Перевод: от чьего-либо имени Пример: I was able to sign for the registered letter on my wife’s behalf. Я смог расписаться за зарегистрированное письмо от имени моей жены. The lawyer went to the meeting on behalf of his client. Адвокат пошел на собрание от имени своего ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы sign out[sign out] {v.} To write your name on a special list or in a recordbook to show that you are leaving a place. Most of the studentssign out on Friday. Contrast SIGN IN....
18. Very fair paymentAn elderly and somewhat hard-of-hearing man was sitting in a stylish downtown attorney’s office as his lawyer handed him his will. «Your estate is very complex,» said the lawyer, «but I’ve made sure that all of your wishes will be executed. Due to the complexity, my fee is $4500.» Just then, the phone rang and ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод слова signSign — знак, признак; подписывать Перевод слова A sign of weakness — свидетельство слабости a sign of the cross — крестное знамение to sign a contract — подписать контракт Please Sign here. Подпишите, пожалуйста, здесь. Wait until I give the Sign. Ждите, пока я не подам знак. She Signed for us to go inside. Она ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы sign on the dotted line[sign on the dotted line] {v. phr.} To attach one’s signature on animportant document, such as a contract, a bill of sales, etc. Theseller said to the buyer, «All you need to do is sign on the dottedline.»...
21. Question and answerQ: How can you tell if a lawyer is well hung? A: You can’t get a finger between the rope and his neck! Q: If you are stranded on a desert island with Adolph Hitler, Atilla the Hun, and a lawyer, and you have a gun with only two bullets, what do you do? A: ... Читать далее...
22. A lawyer passed on and found himself in HeavenA lawyer passed on and found himself in Heaven, but not at all happy with his accommodations. He complained to St. Peter, who told him that his only recourse was to appeal his assignment. The lawyer immediately advised that he intended to appeal, but was then told that he would be waiting at least three ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы sign of the times[sign of the times] {n. phr.} A characteristic of the times inwhich one lives. It is a sad sign of the times that all the majorlakes and rivers are badly polluted and fish in them are poisoned....
24. Фразовый глагол go through (2) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: go through (2) Перевод: тщательно разбирать пункт за пунктом Пример: I need to have my lawyer go through this contract before I sign it. Мне нужно, чтобы мой адвокат тщательно изучил этот контракт перед тем, как я подпишу его....
25. Значение идиомы chain gang[chain gang] {n.} A group of convicts or slaves in the old South who were chained together. Chain gangs are no longer an acceptable way of punishment, according to modern criminologists....
26. A man walked into a lawyer’s office andA man walked into a lawyer’s office and inquired about the rates. «Fifty dollars for three questions,» replied the lawyer. «Isn’t that awfully steep?» asked the man. «Yes,» the lawyer replied, «and what was your third question?»...
27. The cost of a brainA man went to a brain store to get some brain to complete a study. He sees a sign remarking on the quality of professional brain offerred at this particular brain store. He begins to question the butcher about the cost of these brains. «How much does it cost for engineer brain?» «Three dollars an ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы sign one’s own death warrant[sign one’s own death warrant] {v. phr.} To cause your own death orthe loss of something you want very much. Mr. Carter had lungtrouble, and the doctor told him he would sign his own death warrantif he didn’t stop smoking. When Jim’s fiancee saw him on a datewith another girl, he signed his own death ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы hide or hair[hide or hair] or [hide nor hair] {n. phr.}, {informal} A sign ortrace of someone that is gone or lost; any sign at all of somethingmissing. Usually used in negative or interrogative sentence. Tommyleft the house this morning and I haven’t seen hide or hair of himsince. A button fell off my coat and I ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы feather one’s nest[feather one’s nest] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To use for yourselfmoney and power, especially from a public office or job in which youare trusted to help other people. The rich man told his lawyer touse his money after he died to build a hospital for poor people, butthe lawyer feathered his own nest with the ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы snap one’s fingers at[snap one’s fingers at] {v. phr.} To show contempt for; show norespect for; pay no attention to; scorn; disregard. John snappedhis fingers at the sign that said «Do not enter,» and he went in thedoor. The highway sign said «Speed limit, 35 miles per hour,» butwhen a driver snapped his fingers at it by going ... Читать далее...
32. A lawyer returns to his parked BMW to find the headlightsA lawyer returns to his parked BMW to find the headlights broken and considerable damage. There’s no sign of the offending vehicle but he’s relieved to see that there’s a note stuck under the windshield wiper. «Sorry. I just backed into your Beemer. The witnesses who saw the accident are nodding and smiling at me ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы stand for[stand for] {v.} 1. To be a sign of; make you think of; mean. The letters «U. S. A.» stand for «United States of America.» Thewritten sign «=» in an arithmetic problem stands for «equals.» Ourflag stands for our country. The owl stands for wisdom. 2. Tospeak in favor of something, or show that you ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы pass on[pass on] {v.} 1. To give an opinion about; judge; settle. Thecollege passed on his application and found him acceptable. Thecommittee recommended three people for the job and the presidentpassed on them. 2. To give away As he grew up, he passed on his clothes to his younger brother. Compare: HAND DOWN. 3. To die. ... Читать далее...
35. Common Traffic SignsBen: Why are you Squinting like that? Lauren: I left my glasses at the office. Ben: You mean you can’t see?! Lauren: I can see pretty well. What was that yellow Sign we just passed? Ben: It said, «Dead End.» Stop! Turn around. Lauren: I can’t. That sign says, «No U-turn.» Ben: Okay, but we ... Читать далее...
36. Lawyers are greedyA lawyer opened the door of his BMW, when suddenly a car came along and hit the door, ripping it off completely. When the police arrived at the scene, the lawyer was complaining bitterly about the damage to his precious BMW. «Officer, look what they’ve done to my Beeeeemer!!!», he whined. «You lawyers are so ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы come out[come out] {v.} 1. {Of a girl:} To be formally introduced to polite society at about age eighteen, usually at a party; begin to go to big parties, In society, girls come out when they reach the age of about eighteen, and usually it is at a big party in their honor; after that they ... Читать далее...
38. A lawyer and the pope were both killed in an accidentA lawyer and the pope were both killed in an accident. The two were in line to see St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter asked the lawyer his name and looked it up in his book. He then asked the Pope for his name, and looked it up in his book also. «Now, ... Читать далее...
39. 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...
40. Last minute requestsA man woke up in a hospital bed and called for his doctor. He asked, «Give it to me straight. How long have I got?» The physician replied that he doubted that the man would survive the night. The man then said, «Call for my lawyer.» When the lawyer arrived, the man asked for his ... Читать далее...