Значение идиомы toll call

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1. Значение идиомы toll free[toll free] {adv. phr.} Calling an telephone number with thecall paid by the business whose number one has dialed. You can callus day and night, seven days a week, toll free....
2. Значение идиомы take its toll[take its toll] {v. phr.} To cause loss or damage. The bombs hadtaken their toll on the little town. The budget cut took its tollof teachers....
3. Перевод слова tollToll — плата, пошлина, сбор; колокольный звон, звонить Перевод слова Toll through — транзитная пошлина to pay toll — платить дорожную пошлину bridge toll — мост с платным проездом to toll a bell — звонить в колокол for whom the bell tolls — по ком звонит колокол The great bell of St. Peter’s Tolled with ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы call for[call for] {v.} 1. To come or go to get. John called for Mary to take her to the dance. Syn.: PICK UP. 2. To need; require. The cake recipe calls for two cups of flour. Success in school calls for much hard study....
5. Значение идиомы call girl[call girl] {n.}, {slang} A prostitute catering to wealthy clientele, especially one who is contacted by telephone for an appointment. Rush Street is full of call girls....
6. 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...
7. Перевод идиомы call it a day / call it a night, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: call it a day / call it a night Перевод: считать что-либо законченным; закончить работу, и пойти домой Пример: I called it a day and decided to go home early. Я закончил работу и решил пойти домой пораньше....
8. Перевод идиомы call the shots / call the tune, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: call the shots / call the tune Перевод: быть главным, быть во главе; отдавать поручения, задания, приказы, и т. п. Пример: The vice-president is now calling the shots and is in control of the company. Сейчас во главе находится вице-президент, и он управляет компанией....
9. Фразовый глагол call on / call upon (1) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: call on / call upon (1) Перевод: вызывать, апеллировать (как правило, в формальных ситуациях) Пример: I now call upon the President to address the assembly. Сейчас я призываю Президента обратиться к собранию....
10. Значение идиомы call to mind[call to mind] {v. phr.} To remember; cause to remember. Your story calls to mind a similar event that happened to us a few years back....
11. 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....
12. A Call from a TelemarketerDoris: Hello. Telemarketer: Hello, may I speak to The lady of the house? Doris: What is this regarding? Telemarketer: I’m calling from Cheetam Cable Company and we have a very special offer. This month only, you can get a Bundle of services for the low, low price of $69.99! This offer… Doris: Thank you, but ... Читать далее...
13. A Call from a TelemarketerDoris: Hello. Telemarketer: Hello, may I speak to The lady of the house? Doris: What is this regarding? Telemarketer: I’m calling from Cheetam Cable Company and we have a very special offer. This month only, you can get a Bundle of services for the low, low price of $69.99! This offer… Doris: Thank you, but ... Читать далее...
14. An old Jewish man is talking long-distance to CaliforniaAn old Jewish man is talking long-distance to California when all of a sudden he gets cut off. He hollers, «Operator, giff me beck the party!» She says, «I’m sorry sir, you’ll have to make the call all over again.» He says, «What do you want from my life? Giff me beck da party.» She ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы call one’s shot[call one’s shot] {v. phr.} 1. To tell before firing where a bullet will hit. An expert rifleman can call his shot regularly. The wind was strong and John couldn’t call his shots. 2. or [call the turn] To tell in advance the result of something before you do it. Mary won three games in ... Читать далее...
16. 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...
17. Фразовый глагол call on / call upon (2) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: call on / call upon (2) Перевод: навестить, заходить к Пример: Mark called on Naomi while he was in town. Марк зашел к Наоми, когда он был в городе....
18. Значение идиомы at call[at call] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Ready or nearby for use, help, or service; on request. Thousands of auto insurance agents all over the country are at the insured person’s call, wherever he may travel. 2. At the word of command; at an order or signal. The dog was trained to come at call....
19. Значение идиомы port of call[port of call] {n. phr.} 1. Any of the ports that a ship visitsafter the start of a voyage and before the end; a port wherepassengers or cargo may be taken on or put off; an in-between port. Savannah is a port of call for many Atlantic coasting vessels. 2. Aplace you visit regularly or ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы call it a day[call it a day] {v. phr.} To declare that a given day’s work has been accomplished and go home; to quit for the day. «Let’s call it a day,» the boss said, «and go out for a drink.» It was nearly midnight, so Mrs. Byron decided to call it a day, and left the party, ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы call the shots[call the shots] {v. phr.}, {informal} To give orders; be in charge; direct; control. Bob is a first-rate leader who knows how to call the shots. The quarterback called the shots well, and the team gained twenty yards in five plays. Syn.: CALL THE TUNE....
22. 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....
23. 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....
24. Значение идиомы at one’s beck and call[at one’s beck and call] or [at the beck and call of] {adj. phr.} Ready and willing to do whatever someone asks; ready to serve at a moment’s notice. A good parent isn’t necessarily always at the child’s beck and call....
25. Значение идиомы call in question[call in question] or [call into question] or [call in doubt] {v. phr.} To say may be a mistake; express doubt about; question. Bill called in question Ed’s remark that basketball is safer than football....
26. Значение идиомы call off[call off] {v.} To stop ; quit; cancel. When the ice became soft and sloppy, we had to call off the ice-skating party. The baseball game was called off because of rain....
27. Значение идиомы answer the call of nature[answer the call of nature] or [obey the call of nature] {v. phr.}, {slang} To go to the bathroom to relieve oneself by urinating or defecating. Ted was hiking in the mountains when suddenly he had to answer the call of nature but since there was no bathroom in the woods, he excused himself and ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы call out[call out] {v. phr.} 1. To shout; speak loudly. My name was called out several times, but I was unable to hear it. 2. To summon someone. If the rioting continues, the governor will have to call out the National Guard....
29. Перевод идиомы call it quits, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: call it quits Идиома: call it quits разг. Перевод: прекратить, покончить, поставить точку Пример: The dust is bothering all of us. I think we should call it quits. Пыль мешает нам всем. Думаю, нужно заканчивать....
30. Значение идиомы call it a night[call it a night] {v. phr.} To declare that an evening party or other activity conducted late in the day is finished. I am so tired that I am going to call it a night and go to bed....
31. 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...
32. Значение идиомы call down[call down] also [dress down] {v.}, {informal} To scold. Jim was called down by his teacher for being late to class. Mother called Bob down for walking into the kitchen with muddy boots. Compare: CALL ON THE CARPET, CHEW OUT, BAWL OUT, READ THE RIOT ACT....
33. Значение идиомы call on the carpet[call on the carpet] {v. phr.}, {informal} To call before an authority for a scolding or reprimand. The worker was called on the carpet by the boss for sleeping on the job. The principal called Tom on the carpet and warned him to stop coming to school late....
34. Перевод идиомы on call, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: on call Перевод: готовый к работе или выполнению чего-либо по вызову, по звонку Пример: I’m sorry, but I can’t go out tonight. I’m on call at the hospital. К сожалению, сегодня вечером я не смогу никуда пойти. Меня могут вызвать на работу в больницу....
35. John receives a phone callJohn receives a phone call. «Hello,» he answers. The voice on the ot other end says, «This is Susan. We met a party about 3 months ago.» John: «Hmm… Susan? about 3 months ago?» Susan: «Yes, it was at Bill’s house. After the party you took me home. On the way we parked and got ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы call to order[call to order] {v. phr.} 1. To open formally. The chairman called the committee to order. The president pounded with his gavel to call the convention to order. 2. To warn not to break the rules of a meeting. The judge called the people in the courtroom to order when they talked too loud....
37. Значение идиомы close call[close call] or [shave] {n. phr.} A narrow escape. That sure was a close call when that truck came near us from the right! When Tim fell off his bicycle in front of a bus, it was a very close shave....
38. At 3 am a desk clerk at a hotel gets a call from a drunk guyAt 3 am a desk clerk at a hotel gets a call from a drunk guy asking what time the bar opens. «It opens at noon,» answers the clerk. About an hour later he gets a call from the same guy, sounding even= drunker. «What time does the bar open?» he asks. «Same time as ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод идиомы wake-up call, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wake-up call Перевод: предупреждение, предостережение; событие, которое заставляет задуматься о чем-либо, пересмотреть что-либо, и т. п. Пример: «I got a D on my English test!» «Is it a wake-up call to work harder?» Я получил двойку за контрольную по английскому! — Ну хоть это заставит тебя заниматься усерднее?...
40. Перевод идиомы at someone’s beck and call, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at someone’s beck and call Перевод: всегда быть готовым послужить кому-либо или сделать что-либо для кого-либо Пример: The woman is always at her husband’s beck and call. Эта женщина всегда на все готова ради своего мужа....