Значение идиомы till the last gun is fired

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1. Перевод слова tillTill — до (времени или места) Перевод слова Till tomorrow — до завтра he did not begin till 1960 — он начал только в 1960 году till the end — до конца He read the book Till its end. Он прочитал книгу до конца. Don’t move Till I give the word. Не двигайся, пока я ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы rob the till[rob the till] or [have one’s hand in the till] {v. phr.},{informal} To steal money in your trust or for which you areresponsible. The supermarket manager suspected that one of theclerks was robbing the till. Mr. Jones deposited one thousanddollars in their joint savings account and told his wife not to robthe till. The store ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы till the cows come home[till the cows come home] {adv. phr.} Until sunset; until the last. The women in the country used to sit in the spinning room makingyarn out of skeins of wool, usually till the cows came home....
4. Значение идиомы gun[gun] See: BIG CHEESE or BIG GUN, GIVE IT THE GUN or GIVE HER THEGUN, GREAT GODFREY or GREAT GUNS, JUMP THE GUN, SON OF A GUN, STICK TOONE’S GUNS or STAND BY ONE’S GUNS, TILL THE LAST GUN IS FIRED or UNTILTHE LAST GUN IS FIRED....
5. Пословица / поговорка never put off till tomorrow what can be done today — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: never put off till tomorrow what can be done today Перевод: не откладывай на завтра то, что можно сделать сегодня Пример: «Never put off till tomorrow what can be done today» was the rule that he lived by, and he never put off anything till later. Он жил по правилу «не откладывай ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы last[last] See: AT LAST, EVERY LAST MAN, EVERY SINGLE or EVERY LAST, FIRST AND LAST, HE LAUGHS BEST WHO LAUGHS LAST, HAVE THE LAST LAUGH, ON ONE’S LAST LEGS, TILL THE LAST GUN IS FIRED or UNTIL THE LAST GUNIS FIRED....
7. Значение идиомы see through[see through] {v.} 1. To understand the real meaning of or reasonfor; realize the falseness of. Mother saw through Johnny’s excusesnot to go to bed on Christmas Eve. She knew he wanted to stay up tosee Santa Claus. The teacher saw through the boy’s story of havingto help at home. 2. To do until finished; ... Читать далее...
8. Упражнения «Придаточные предложения времени с союзами «before, after, as soon as, when, while, as, until, till» (с ответами)1. Выберите в скобках верный вариант союза времени. Переведите предложения. Please, call me… (while/as soon as/till) you arrive at the station. … (Until/After/Before) going to sleep, she likes reading a book for an hour or so. Don’t sit down… (until/after/while) we ask you. The house became empty… (after/before/until) they left. I won’t start my journey… ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы fire[fire] See: BALL OF FIRE, BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEAor BETWEEN TWO FIRES, BUILD A FIRE UNDER, BURNT CHILD DREADS THE FIRE, CATCH FIRE, DRAW FIRE, FAT’S IN THE FIRE, FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE, HANGFIRE, HEAP COALS OF FIRE ON ONE’S HEAD, HOLD ONE’S FIRE or HOLD FIRE, IRON IN THE FIRE, ... Читать далее...
10. Why I Fired My SecretaryI woke up early, feeling depressed because it was my birthday, and I thought, «I’m another year older,» but decided to make the best of it. So I showered and shaved, knowing when I went down to breakfast my wife would greet me with a big kiss and say, «Happy birthday, dear.» All smiles, I ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы hope against hope[hope against hope] {v. phr.} To try to hope when things lookblack; hold to hope in bad trouble. The mother continued to hopeagainst hope although the plane was hours late. Jane hoped againsthope that Joe would call her....
12. Значение идиомы stay put[stay put] {v. phr.} To stay in place; not leave. Harry’s fathertold him to stay put until he came back. The rocks can be glued tothe bulletin board to make them stay put. After Grandmother camehome from her trip to visit Aunt May, she said she wanted to stay putfor a while....
13. Значение идиомы give in[give in] {v.} To stop fighting or arguing and do as the otherperson wants; give someone his own way; stop opposing someone. Mother kept inviting Mrs. Smith to stay for lunch, and finally shegave in. After Billy proved that he could ride a bicycle safely, his father gave in to him and bought him one. ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы cease-fire[cease-fire] {n.} A period of negotiated nonaggression, when the warring parties involved promise not to attack. Unfortunately, the cease-fire in Bosnia was broken many times by all parties concerned....
15. Значение идиомы give out[give out] {v.} 1. To make known; let it be known; publish. Marygave out that she and Bob were going to be married. 2. To let escape;give. The cowboy gave out a yell. Syn.: GIVE OFF, LET GO. 3. togive to people; distribute. The barber gives out free lollipops toall the children. Compare: HAND OUT, ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы give way[give way] {v.} 1. To go back; retreat. The enemy army is givingway before the cannon fire. Compare: FALL BACK. 2. To make room, getout of the way. The children gave way and let their mother throughthe door. Compare: MAKE WAY. 3. To lose control of yourself; loseyour courage or hope; yield. Mrs. Jones didn’t ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы give to understand[give to understand] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make a personthink that something is true but not tell him; suggest; hint. Mr. Johnson gave Billy to understand that he would pay him if he helpedhim clean the yard. 2. To make a person understand by telling himvery plainly or boldly. Frank was given to understand ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы ahead of[ahead of] {prep.} 1. In a position of advantage or power over. He studies all the time, because he wants to stay ahead of his classmates. 2. In front of; before. The troop leader walked a few feet ahead of the boys. 3. Earlier than; previous to, before. Betty finished her test ahead of the ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод идиомы cross one’s heart (and hope to die), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: cross one’s heart (and hope to die) Перевод: клясться, уверять, что что-либо сказанное является правдой; быть готовым перекреститься в качестве правдивости чего-либо Пример: «I promise that I will give you the money next week. Cross my heart and hope to die.» Обещаю, что на следующей неделе дам тебе деньги. Умереть мне на этом месте....
20. Значение идиомы go into a tailspin[go into a tailspin] or [go into a nose dive] {v. phr.}, {informal}To fall or go down badly; collapse; give up trying. The team wentinto a tailspin after their captain was hurt, and they were badlybeaten. 2. {informal} To become very anxious, confused, or mentallysick; give up hope. The man went into a tailspin after ... Читать далее...
21. From Dusk till Dawn / От Заката до Рассвете — фрагментEducational resources of the Internet — English. From Dusk till Dawn / От Заката до Рассвете (1996) 22.09.2005г. Совместил и прислал Александр Васильев ( Санкт-Петербург ). Примечания в тексте от А. Васильева – зеленый шрифт, курсив. From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) Action By Quentin Tarantino. Story by Robert Kurtzman. Draft script. ОТ ЗАКАТА ДО РАССВЕТА ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы keep the faith[keep the faith] {v. phr.} To not abandon hope; stay committed tothe cause of democracy and racial equality. «Keep the faith, Baby,»my neighbor said as he raised his fingers to show the «V» for victorysign....
23. Count till fiftyThe teacher walked into the classroom to find words like «cunt» and «cock» scrawled all over the blackboard. «Children,» she said, addressing the classroom, «you are much too young to use vile language like that. Now we’re all going to close our eyes and count up to fifty. Then, while our eyes are closed, I ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы get the bounce[get the bounce] or [get the gate] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. or [getthe air] To lose one’s sweetheart; not be kept for a friend or lover. Joe is sad because he just got the gate from his girl. Shirleywas afraid she might get the air from her boyfriend if she went outwith other boys while ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы by no means[by no means] or [not by any means] also [by no manner of means] or [not by any manner of means] {adv. phr.} Not even a little; certainly not. He is by no means bright. «May I stay home from school?» «By no means.» Dick worked on his project Saturday, but he is not finished ... Читать далее...
26. Getting Political SupportHelen: Okay, your schedule today is very busy. First, you’re meeting with a group of Constituents concerned about the environment. Then, you’re speaking to a group of factory workers. At noon, you’ll be having lunch with a group of High-power donors. Mikhail: When I Signed on as a candidate, I had no idea I’d have ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы below par[below par] {adj.} or {adv.} Below standard. Bob was fired because his work has been below par for several months now. Contrast: UP TO PAR or UP TO SNUFF....
28. Значение идиомы give up for[give up for] {v. phr.} To abandon hope for someone orsomething. After Larry had not returned to base camp for threenights, his fellow mountain climbers gave him up for dead....
29. Значение идиомы tear one’s hair[tear one’s hair] {v. phr.} To show sorrow, anger, or defeat. Ben tore his hair when he saw the wrecked car. The teacher torehis hair at the boy’s stupid answer. It was time to go to class, but Mary had not finished the report she had to give, and she begantearing her hair....
30. Значение идиомы follow out[follow out] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To do fully; finish The boy followed out the instructions and made afine model plane. Compare: FOLLOW THROUGH. 2. To keep working at until it is finished; give your attentionuntil it comes to an end or conclusion. The student followed outall the index references in the encyclopedia until he ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы run-in[run-in] {n.} 1. A traffic accident. My car was wrecked when Ihad a run-in with a small truck. 2. A violent quarrel. John had anasty run-in with his boss and was fired....
32. Перевод идиомы a pat on the back, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a pat on the back Перевод: похвала, поощрение (часто используется в выражении Give someone a pat on the back) Пример: You deserve a pat on the back for keeping your promise. Ты заслуживаешь похвалы за то, что сдержал свое обещание. My boss gave me a pat on the back when I finished the project. ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы born yesterday[born yesterday] {adj. phr.} Inexperienced and easily fooled; not alert to trickery; easily deceived or cheated. — Usually used in negative sentences. When Bill started the new job, the other workers teased him a little, but he soon proved to everyone that he wasn’t born yesterday. I won’t give you the money till I see ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы give one’s due[give one’s due] {v. phr.} To be fair to, give creditthat deserves. The boxer who lost gave the new championhis due. We should give a good worker his due. Compare: GIVE THEDEVIL HIS DUE....
35. Перевод слова stayStay — оставаться, останавливаться, медлить Перевод слова To stay in bed — лежать в постели, болеть to stay with friends — гостить у друзей to stay the rise of prices — приостановить рост цен Stay where you are. Оставайся там, где находишься. Can you Stay late? Вы можете задержаться? Stay for as long as you ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод идиомы stay put, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: stay put Перевод: оставаться на месте, не уходить Пример: I’m not going anywhere tonight; I’m going to stay put at home. Сегодня вечером я никуда не иду, я останусь дома....
37. Some of the most tactful people on Earth are EnglishSome of the most tactful people on Earth are English. One office supervisor called a secretary in to give her the bad news that she was being fired. He started the conversation with: «Miss Symthe, I really don’t know how we’re going to get along without you, but starting Monday, we’re going to try....
38. Значение идиомы goof off[goof off] {v.}, {slang} To loaf or be lazy; not want to work or beserious; fool around. Tow didn’t get promoted because he goofed offall the time and never did his homework. If you goof off on thejob too much, you’ll be fired....
39. Значение идиомы get the sack[get the sack] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be fired or dismissed fromwork. John got the sack at the factory last week. 2. To be told byone’s lover that the relationship is over. Joanna gave Sam thesack. See: GET THE AX and GET THE BOUNCE....
40. Значение идиомы in good time[in good time] or [in good season] {adv. phr.} 1. A little early;sooner than necessary. The school bus arrived in good time. Thestudents finished their school work in good time. We reached thestation in good season to catch the 9:15 bus for New York. 2. or [indue course] or [in due season] or [in due ... Читать далее...