Значение идиомы to the kings taste

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1. Перевод идиомы in bad taste / in poor taste, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in bad taste / in poor taste Перевод: в плохом вкусе; грубый; непристойный Пример: The jokes that the man told at the dinner were in very bad taste. Шутки, которые этот человек рассказывал за ужином, были очень грубые и непристойные....
2. Перевод слова tasteTaste — вкус; склонность, пристрастие Перевод слова To develop a taste for opera — полюбить оперу educated taste — развитой вкус taste improver — улучшитель вкуса, вкусовая добавка He is not a man to our Taste. Он — человек не в нашем вкусе. It didn’t Taste much of ginger. Я особо не почувствовал имбирь. She ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы leave a bad taste in one’s mouth[leave a bad taste in one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To feel a badimpression; make you feel disgusted. Seeing a man beat his horseleaves a bad taste in your mouth. His rudeness to the teacher lefta bad taste in my mouth....
4. Значение идиомы acquire a taste for[acquire a taste for] {v. phr.} To become fond of something; get to like something. Jack acquired a taste for ripe cheeses when he went to France....
5. Перевод идиомы acquire a taste for (something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: acquire a taste for (something) Перевод: полюбить что-либо; начать проявлять вкус, пристрастие к чему-либо Пример: We acquired a taste for classical music during our trip to Europe. Мы пристрастились к классической музыке во время нашего путешествия в Европу....
6. Значение идиомы hold down[hold down] {v.} 1. To keep in obedience; keep control of; continueauthority or rule over. Kings used to know very well how to holddown the people. 2. {informal} To work satisfactorily at. John hadheld down a tough job for a long time....
7. Пословица / поговорка there is no accounting for taste — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: there is no accounting for taste Перевод: о вкусах не спорят Пример: There is no accounting for taste I thought as I looked at the man in the red pants and the green shoes. «О вкусах не спорят,» подумал я, когда посмотрел на мужчину в красных брюках и зеленых туфлях....
8. Перевод идиомы give someone a taste of one’s own medicine / give someone a dose of one’s own medicine, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: give someone a taste of one’s own medicine / give someone a dose of one’s own medicine Перевод: дать попробовать своего же лекарства; отплатить той же монетой; ответить тем же за плохой поступок, несправедливость Пример: I have my friend a taste of her own medicine after she made me wait for her. I made ... Читать далее...
9. Describing the Taste of FoodSteve, my new boyfriend, decided to cook dinner for me. I was really excited, That is, until I tried his cooking. Steve: What do you think of the soup? I thought: This is so Bland, and what are these little Lumpy things in the soup? Of course I didn’t say that aloud. Elaine: It’s Delicious. ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы sound off[sound off] {v.} 1. To say your name or count «One! Two! Three! Four!» as you march. — Used as orders in U. S. military service. «Sound off!» said the sergeant, and the soldiers shouted, «One! Two! Three! Four!» with each step as they marched. 2. {informal} To tellwhat you know or think in a ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы dress up[dress up] {v.} 1a. To put on best or special clothes. Billy hated being dressed up and took off his best suit as soon as he got home from church. 1b. To put on a costume for fun or clothes for a part in a play. Mary was dressed up to play Cinderella in her ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы decked out[decked out] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Dressed in fancy clothes; specially decorated for some festive occasion. The school band was decked out in bright red uniforms with brass buttons. Main Street was decked with flags for the Fourth of July....
13. Westminster Abbey. Poets’ CornerThe great glory of Westminster is, of course, the Abbey. Ancient tradition claims that St. Peter founded the first church here but the Abbey’s 900 years of existence since its dedication go back to Edward the Confessor. Henry III rebuilt the earlier church and the present building dates from his reign. If you have never ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод идиомы dressed to the nines / dressed to the teeth, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: dressed to the nines / dressed to the teeth Перевод: быть очень элегантно одетым; быть одетым очень модно, очень стильно Пример: The movie stars were dressed to the nines during the awards ceremony. Звезды кино были разодеты очень по-модному во время церемонии награждения....
15. Перевод идиомы get dressed up, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get dressed up Перевод: наряжаться, надевать свою лучшую одежду Пример: I usually get dressed up when I go to a nice restaurant. Обычно я получше одеваюсь, когда иду в хороший ресторан....
16. A Question of Taste. FashionТопик Вопрос вкуса. Мода – рассказывает, почему и как люди выбирают стиль своей одежды. Есть три категории: те, кто слепо следует моде; те, кто носит модную одежду, ориентируясь на свой вкус; те, кто совершенно безразличен к последним требованиям моды. Существует «высокая мода» — модели, демонстрируемые на показах моды и созданные известными модельерами, но эти модели ... Читать далее...
17. Mrs. Jones is having her house paintedMrs. Jones is having her house painted, and her husband comes home from work and leans against the freshly painted wall. The next day, she says to the painter, «You wanna see where my husband put his hand last night?» He sighs and says, «Look, lady, I got a tough day’s work ahead of me. ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы under fire[under fire] {adv. phr.} Being shot at or being attacked; hit byattacks or accusations; under attack. The soldiers stood firm underfire of the enemy. The principal was under fire for not sendingthe boys home who stole the car....
19. The talking dogA man tried to sell his neighbour a new dog. «This is a talking dog,» he said. «And you can have him for five dollars.» The neighbour said, «Who do you think you’re kidding with this talking dog stuff? There ain’t no such animal.» Suddenly the dog looked up with tears in his eyes. «Please ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы shape up[shape up] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To begin to act or work right;get along satisfactorily. If the new boy doesn’t begin to shape upsoon, he’ll have to leave school. «How is the building of the newgym coming along?» «Fine. It’s shaping up very well.» 2. To showpromise. Plans for our picnic are shaping up very ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы fill one’s shoes[fill one’s shoes] {v. phr.} To take the place of another and do aswell; to substitute satisfactorily for. When Jack got hurt, thecoach had nobody to fill his shoes. Joe hopes to fill his father’sshoes. See: IN ONE’S SHOES....
22. Значение идиомы home[home] See: AT HOME, BRING HOME, BRING HOME THE BACON, CHICKENSCOME HOME TO ROOST, CLOSE TO HOME, CONVALESCENT HOME or NURSING HOMEor REST HOME, KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING, MAKE ONESELF AT HOME, NOBODY HOME, WRITE HOME ABOUT....
23. Two men were talking to each other about how pussy tastesTwo men were talking to each other about how pussy taste. The first guy said»I think it taste like cherry pie».The other guy said «I think it taste like shit».Then the first guy said «you are supposed to turn her over». $ $Sent by Don Chamberlin...
24. Значение идиомы saber rattling[saber rattling] or [sword rattling] {n.} A show of militarystrength usually to frighten; a threat of military force. Thedictator marched his troops and tanks along the border of our countryand did some saber rattling....
25. Describing One’s Taste in MusicArturo: What are you listening to? Ling: Some new music. You want to hear it? Arturo: All right. That’s pretty Mellow, kinda Bluesy, isn’t it? It’s got an interesting Indie feel. Ling: Do you like it? Arturo: It’s all right. I like more Funky, dance music myself, but this is okay. It’s not too Depressing. ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод сленгового выражения dressed to kill, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: dressed to kill Перевод: одетый в модную одежду; одетый в самое стильное и утонченное одеяние Пример: Holly is really dressed to kill — everyone in the room is looking at her! Холли потрясно выглядит — все в этой комнате смотрят на нее! Tina was dressed to kill for her date on Saturday night. ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы fit in with[fit in with] {v. phr.} To fall into agreement or accord with. His plans to take a vacation in early July fit in perfectly with theuniversity schedule....
28. Значение идиомы at home[at home] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the place where you live or come from. * I went to his house, but he was not at home. Americans abroad are protected by the government like Americans at home. 2. Knowing what to do or say; familiar; comfortable. Charles and John enjoy working together because ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы in step[in step] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. With the left or right footstepping at the same time as another’s or to the beat of music; inmatching strides with another person or persons. The long line ofsoldiers marched all in step: Left, right! Left, right! Johnnymarched behind the band in step to the music. 2. In ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы shopworn[shopworn] {adj.} A piece of merchandise that is offered below theusual price because it is slightly damaged or soiled. Althoughshopworn, the jacket was perfectly usable, so he eagerly bought it....
31. Значение идиомы let one’s hair down[let one’s hair down] or [let down one’s hair] {v. phr.},{informal} Act freely and naturally; be informal; relax. Kings andqueens can seldom let their hair down. After the dance, thecollege girls let their hair down and compared dates. Compare: LETGO....
32. Значение идиомы king’s ransom[king’s ransom] {n. phr.} 1. An excessively large sum of moneyextorted by kidnappers to let someone go free. The Smith family hadto pay a kings ransom for the freedom of their seven-year-old son, Tommy. 2. An exorbitant fee one is forced to pay. The realtorsexacted a king’s ransom for that choice lot on the comer....
33. Перевод слова uniformUniform — униформа; одноообразный, одинаковый Перевод слова Uniform life — однообразная жизнь a row of uniform houses — ряд совершенно одинаковых домов school uniform — школьная форма The Uniform fitted her perfectly. Униформа сидела на ней превосходно. Most soldiers are only boys in Uniform. Большинство солдат — всего лишь мальчишки в военной форме. Keep the ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы make oneself at home[make oneself at home] {v. phr.} To feel comfortable; act as if youwere in your own home. If you get to my house before I do, helpyourself to a drink and make yourself at home. John was an outdoorman and could make himself at home in the woods at night. Compare: ATEASE, AT HOME....
35. Значение идиомы on the run[on the run] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In a hurry; hurrying. Janecalled «Help!» and Tom came on the run. Modern mothers are usuallyon the run. 2. Going away from a fight; in retreat; retreating. The enemy soldiers were on the run....
36. Значение идиомы get couthed up[get couthed up] {v. phr.}, {slang} To get oneself dressed upneatly and look elegant and presentable. What are you getting allcouthed up for? By leaving off the prefix «un-«.)...
37. Значение идиомы change off[change off] {v.}, {informal} To take turns doing something; alternate. John and Bill changed off at riding the bicycle. Bob painted one patch of wall and then he changed off with Tom....
38. My native town (Tomsk)В топике Мой родной город Томск – я рассказываю о древнем и красивом городе, в котором я родился, и который я очень люблю. Томск – студенческий город, в нем много университетов и институтов, много памятников и ярких цветов. У каждого человека есть родной город и неважно, большой он или маленький. I live in Tomsk. It ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы as you please[as you please] 1. As you like, whatever you like or prefer; as you choose. You may do as you please. 2. {informal} Very. — Used after an adjective or adverb often preceded by «as». There was Tinker, sitting there, cheerful as you please. She was dressed for the dance and she looked as pretty ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы lay waste[lay waste] {v. phr.}, {literary} To cause wide and great damageto; destroy and leave in ruins; wreck. Enemy soldiers laid wastethe land....