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1. Значение идиомы push on[push on] {v. phr.} To press forward; proceed forward laboriously. The exhausted mountain climbers pushed on, despite the roughweather, as the peak was already in sight....
2. Перевод слова swingSwing — качели, качание, колебание; естественный ход Перевод слова The swing of the pendulum — качание маятника a sudden swing of public opinion — резкое изменение общественного мнения to swing in the wind — качаться на ветру to sit in a swing — сидеть на качелях let it have its swing — пусть все идет ... Читать далее...
3. Taking a Phone MessageI was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. As soon as I walked in the door, though, the phone rang. Paolo: Hello. Evelyn: Hi, Could I speak to Tony? Paolo: He’s not here right now. Can I take a message? Evelyn: Do you know when he’ll be back? Paolo: No, I don’t. Evelyn: ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова phonePhone — телефон, звонить по телефону Перевод слова Phone booth — телефонная будка to leave the phone off the hook — не повесить телефонную трубку to call smb. to the phone — пригласить кого-л. к телефону to speak on the phone — говорить по телефону Can you get the Phone? Можешь принести телефон? I’ll Phone ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы in full swing[in full swing] {adj. phr.} Actively going on; in full action. The Valentine party was in full swing. All of the children wereplanting seeds; the gardening project was in full swing....
6. Meeting Your Boyfriend’s/Girlfriend’s ParentsRonny: Ready? Judy: Ready as I’ll ever be. Ronny: Try To work up a little Enthusiasm about meeting my parents. Judy: It’s not them I’m worried about. It’s me. What if I don’t Pass muster? Ronny: My parents are going to love you. They’re Open-minded and Nonjudgmental people. They won’t care about anything except that ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы walk away with[walk away with] or [walk off with] {v.} 1. To take and go awaywith; take away; often: steal. When Father went to work, heaccidentally walked off with Mother’s umbrella. How can a thiefwalk off with a safe in broad daylight? 2. To take, get, or wineasily. Jim walked away with all the honors on Class ... Читать далее...
8. A Brainstorming SessionJudy: I’ve Called this meeting so we can Brainstorm some Fundraising ideas. As you know, we’re In danger of closing. Any thoughts? Stan: I thought that Juan was Working on getting Donors. Judy: He is, but we can’t count on that Coming through. Dominique: How much do we need to raise? What’s a ballpark figure? ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы within call[within call] or [within hail] {adv. phr.} 1. Near enough to heareach other’s voices. When the two ships were within hail, theirofficers exchanged messages. Billy’s mother told him to staywithin call because supper was nearly ready. 2. In a place where youcan be reached by phone, radio, or TV and be called. The sick manwas ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод идиомы off limits, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: off limits Перевод: быть запрещенным Пример: The factory was off limits to everybody except the workers who worked there. Входить на завод было запрещено для всех, кроме рабочих, которые там работали....
11. Значение идиомы call up[call up] {v.} 1. To make someone think of; bring to mind; remind. The picture of the Capitol called up memories of our class trip. 2. To tell to come. The district attorney called up three witnesses. 3. To bring together for a purpose; bring into action. Jim called up all his strength, pushed past ... Читать далее...
12. A historical exampleA young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father, who was a rabbi, if they could discuss his use of the family car. His father took him into his study and said, «I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study your Talmud a little, get your hair ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы within bounds[within bounds] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Inside of the boundarylines in a game; on or inside of the playing field. You must hitthe ball inside the lines of the tennis court or it will not be withinbounds. If you kick the football over a side-line, it will not bein bounds. 2. Inside of a ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы like father, like son[like father, like son] A son is usually like his father in the wayhe acts. — A proverb. Frank’s father has been on the city council;he is now the mayor, and is running for governor. Frank is on thestudent council and is likely to he class president. Like father, likeson. Mr. Jones and Tommy are ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы in full swing, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in full swing Перевод: в полном разгаре Пример: The campaign to stop people from smoking is in full swing. Кампания по борьбе с курением в полном разгаре....
16. Recommending Someone for a JobHarry: I’ve Put in a good word for you with my boss. He said To stop by the store at 4:00 today and he’ll Interview you for the job. Judy: Okay, I think I can make it around 4:00. Harry: Not around 4:00. You need to be there at 4:00 Sharp, got that? I’m Sticking ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы call the tune[call the tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be in control; give orders or directions; command. Bill was president of the club but Jim was secretary and called the tune. The people supported the mayor, so he could call the tune in city matters. Syn.: CALL THE SHOTS....
18. Значение идиомы call on[call on] or [call upon] {v.} 1. To make a call upon; visit. Mr. Brown called on an old friend while he was in the city. 2. To ask for help. He called on a friend to give him money for the bus fare to his home....
19. Using the TelephoneCharles: I don’t know how long this Power outage is going to last. Do you think we should call Elizabeth to tell her we’ll be late for dinner? Jane: That’s a good idea. Do you know her Phone number offhand? Charles: No, I don’t, and I can’t look it up in my Address book or ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод идиомы at last, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at last Перевод: наконец Пример: I waited all morning for my friend’s call until at last it came. Я все утро ждал звонка моего друга, пока он, наконец-то, не позвонил....
21. Значение идиомы pull up[pull up] {v.} 1. To check the forward motion of; halt; stop. Hepulled up his horse at the gate. 2. To tell to stop doingsomething; say is doing wrong and must stop; scold. Jimtalked rudely to Mother, and Father pulled him up. Ann said in herreport that America was discovered in 1634, and the teacher ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы dog’s age[dog’s age] or [coon’s age] {n.}, {informal} A very long time. Usually used after «for» or «in» with a negative. Charlie Brown! I haven’t seen you for a coon’s age. Father hasn’t had a night out with the boys in a dog’s age. I waited for him for a dog’s age, but he didn’t come. ... Читать далее...
23. Judy arrived home from her dateJudy arrived home from her date, tossed her coat over a chair, her handbag over the banister, she threw her clothes around the bedroom without care. The next morning at breakfast, her mother asked her if she had a good time? «Oh», sighed Judy, «I had a wonderful time.» «I thought as much», her mother ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы put one’s best foot forward[put one’s best foot forward] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to makea good impression; try to make a good appearance; do one’s best. During courtship, it is natural to put your best foot forward. When Ted applied for the job he put his best foot forward....
25. Late one night, little Johnny woke up to the some loud noisesLate one night, little Johnny woke up to the some loud noises coming from his parents’ bedroom. He got out of bed and walked down the hall towards his parents room. Before he made it to the end of the hall, the noises had ceased and the bathroom light had gone on. Little Johnny walked ... Читать далее...
26. Английские слова и словосочетания на тему телефонного разговораPhone / telephone — телефон; звонить по телефону Telephone booth / telephone box — телефонная будка Pay phone / call box — телефон-автомат, общественный телефон Switchboard — коммутатор Receiver — телефонная трубка Pager — пейджер Cellular phone / cell phone — сотовый телефон Mobile phone — мобильный телефон Cordless phone — беспроводной телефон Answering machine ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы on end[on end] {adj. phr.} Seemingly endless. — Used with plural nouns oftime. Judy spent hours on end writing and rewriting her essay. During July and August there was no rain for weeks on end....
28. Разговор по телефону на английском языкеОсновные фразы на английском языке, которые часто употребляются в телефонном разговоре. This is… С Вами говорит… I have to give a phone call. Мне нужно позвонить. Please, may I use your phone? Я могу воспользоваться Вашим телефоном? Please, may I use your telephone directory? Можно воспользоваться Вашим телефонным справочником? Hello, may I speak to Mr. ... Читать далее...
29. Short Father ChristmasWhat do you get if you cross Father Christmas with a detective? Santa Clues! Father Christmas win a saucepan in a competition. Now thats what you call pot luck! What do the reindeer sing to Father Christmas on his birthday? Freeze a jolly good fellow! What do you call a man who claps at Christmas? ... Читать далее...
30. With all the recent talk of cloningWith all the recent talk of cloning, you’d think it was a new thing. But in fact, a very wealthy westerner had himself cloned many years ago. The boy grew up to have very foul mouth. The more the son swore, the\ madder the father got. One day, the father got so mad he pushed ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы heart-to-heart[heart-to-heart] {adj.} Speaking freely and seriously aboutsomething private. The father decided to have a heart-to-heart talkwith his son about smoking. She waited until they were alone soshe could have a heart-to-heart talk with him. Compare: MAN-TO-MAN....
32. Перевод слова callCall — окликать, звонить, вызывать Перевод слова To call for help — взывать о помощи to call out the firemen — вызвать пожарных I’ll call you back — я вам потом перезвоню Did you Call? Вы меня звали? Did anyone Call? Мне кто-нибудь звонил? The complex whole which we Call «civilization». Сложное единство, которое мы ... Читать далее...
33. The Plumber has arrivedA lady was expecting the plumber; he was supposed to come at ten o’clock. Ten o’clock came and went; no plumber; eleven o’clock, twelve o’clock, one o’clock; no plumber. She concluded he wasn’t coming, and went out to do some errands. While she was out, the plumber arrived. He knocked on the door; the lady’s ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы Father Christmas[Father Christmas] {n.}, {British} The joyful spirit of Christmas;Santa Claus. English children look forward to the visit of FatherChristmas....
35. The first clientA young lawyer, starting up his private practice, was very anxious to impress potential clients. When he saw the first visitor to his office come through the door, he immediately picked up his phone and spoke into it,» I am sorry, but my workload is so tremendous that I am not going to be able ... Читать далее...
36. These two country boys, brothers, were knocking aroundThese two country boys, brothers, were knocking around one lazy summer day and thought it would be a good prank to push over the outhouse. They crept up from an advantageous direction like a couple of commandos, pushed the outhouse over on one side and headed for the woods. They circled round and returned home ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы look forward to[look forward to] {v.} 1. To expect. At breakfast, John lookedforward to a difficult day. 2. To expect with hope or pleasure. Frank was looking forward to that evening’s date....
38. Значение идиомы sleep on[sleep on] {v.} To postpone a decision about. We asked Judy ifshe would join our club and she answered that she would sleep on it. We will have to sleep on your invitation until we know whether wewill be free Monday night....
39. Значение идиомы on call[on call] {adj. phr.} 1. Having to be paid on demand. Jim didn’thave the money ready even though he knew the bill was on call. 2.Ready and available. This is Dr. Kent’s day to be on call at thehospital. The nurse is on call for emergency cases....
40. Перевод слова forwardForward — передний, передовой; вперед, дальше; способствовать, ускорять, пересылать Перевод слова To go forward — продолжать from this time forward — с этого времени (впредь) forward movement — прогрессивное движение to forward a plan — продвигать проект We put our watches Forward by 2 hours. Мы перевели наши часы на 2 часа вперед. Please Forward ... Читать далее...