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1. Значение идиомы beyond the pale[beyond the pale] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In disgrace; with no chance of being accepted or respected by others; not approved by the members of a group. After the outlaw killed a man he was beyond the pale and not even his old friends would talk to him. Tom’s swearing is beyond the pale; no ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова palePale — бледный, тусклый, бессильный Перевод слова A pale policy — бесхребетная политика pale imitation — слабое подражание pale face — бледное лицо pale blue — светло-голубой The blood flushed in Eliza’s Pale face. Кровь прилила к бледному лицу Элизы. The remake of «Casablanka» was a Pale imitation of the original movie. Римейк фильма «Касабланка» ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы put in an appearance[put in an appearance] also [make an appearance] {v. phr.} To bepresent, esp. for a short time; visit; appear. He put in anappearance at work, but he was too ill to stay. The president putin an appearance at several dances the evening after he was sworn in....
4. Значение идиомы green around the gills[green around the gills] or [pale around the gills] {adj. phr.},{slang} Pale-faced from fear or sickness; sickly; nauseated. Bill’sfather took him for a ride in his boat while the waves were rough, andwhen he came back he was green around the gills. The car almosthit Mary crossing the street, and she was pale around the ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова appearanceAppearance — появление, внешний вид Перевод слова Diseased appearance — нездоровый вид appearance of a book — выход книги из печати the time of the sun’s appearance — время появления /восхода/ солнца Her first Appearance was a success. Ее дебют был успешным. She has a complex about her Appearance. Она комплексует из-за своей внешности. It ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы see the light[see the light] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand or agree, oftensuddenly; accept another’s explanation or decision. I did notapprove of his action, but he explained his reason and then I saw thelight. Bill wanted Harry to help him, but Harry wasn’t in the mooduntil Bill offered to pay him. Then Harry saw the light. Marythought ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод идиомы pale around the gills / blue around the gills / green around the gills, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pale around the gills / blue around the gills / green around the gills Перевод: побледневший, выглядящий нездоровым Пример: My colleague was looking a little pale around the gills when he came to work today. Мой коллега выглядел немного нездоровым, когда он пришел сегодня на работу....
8. Значение идиомы wash one’s hands of[wash one’s hands of] {v. phr.} To withdraw from or refuse to beresponsible for. We washed our hands of politics long ago. Theschool washed its hands of the students’ behavior during springrecess....
9. Значение идиомы fall by the wayside[fall by the wayside] also [drop by the wayside] {v. phr.} To giveup or fail before the finish. The boys tried to make a 50-milehike, but most of them fell by the wayside. George, Harry, andJohn entered college to become teachers, but Harry and John fell bythe wayside, and only George graduated....
10. Значение идиомы all better[all better] {adj. phr.} Fully recovered; all well again; no longer painful. — Usually used to or by children. «All better now,» he kept repeating to the little girl....
11. Smuggling Across BordersChristina: What is the Holdup? There are cars Backed up for half a mile. Harry: I bet the Border patrol is looking for Smugglers. Christina: Do you really think so? I wonder if there could be a Drug mule in one of these cars carrying Illegal drugs. Harry: It might be drugs, but it could ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы up and about[up and about] or [around] {adv. phr.} Recovered and able to moveabout; once again in good health after an illness. My sister wasill for several weeks, but is now up and about again....
13. A helping handHarry and his wife are having hard financial times, so they decide that she’ll become a hooker. She’s not quite sure what to do, so Harry says, «Stand in front of that bar and pick up a guy. Tell him that you charge a hundred bucks. If you got a question, I’ll be parked around ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы below the belt[below the belt] {adv. phr.} 1. In the stomach; lower than is legal in boxing. He struck the other boy below the belt. 2. {informal} In an unfair or cowardly way; against the rules of sportsmanship or justice; unsportingly; wrongly. It was hitting below the belt for Mr. Jones’s rival to tell people about a ... Читать далее...
15. 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...
16. Orgasmic ProblemsThe husband, tired of a listless sex life came right out and asked his wife during a recent love-making session, «How come you never tell me when you have an orgasm?» She looked him rite in the eye and said, «You’re never home!»...
17. Значение идиомы pluck up[pluck up] {v.} 1. To have by your own effort; makeyourself have. In spite of failure, he plucked up heartto continue. He plucked up courage when he saw a glimmer of hope. 2. To become happier; feel better; cheer up. He plucked up when hiswife recovered....
18. Little Harry walks in the bathroom and sees his mum withLittle Harry walks in the bathroom and sees his mum with no clothes on, standing in front of him, he looks up at her private parts he asks «What’s that mum? » His mum frozen tried to think what to say, finally she came up with the following, «That’s where your dad accidentially hit me ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы come again[come again] {v.}, {informal} Please repeat; please say that again.- Usually used as a command. «Harry has just come into a fortune,» my wife said. «Come again? » I asked her, not believing it. «Come again,» said the hard-of-hearing man....
20. A wife begins to get a little worried becauseA wife begins to get a little worried because her husband has not arrived home on time from his regular Saturday afternoon golf game. As the hours pass she becomes more and more concerned until at 8 p. m. the husband finally pulls into the driveway. «What happened?» says the wife. «You should have been ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы free ball[free ball] {n.} A ball in football that is in play, that is not inthe possession of anyone, that is not a legally thrown forward pass, and that belongs to the first team which can grab it. A Notre Dameplayer fell on a free ball and recovered it for his team....
22. Значение идиомы jailbird[jailbird] {n.}, {informal} A convict; someone who is in jail orhas been recently released from prison. Because Harry was ajailbird, it was understandably hard for him to find a job after beingimprisoned....
23. Значение идиомы have on[have on] {v.} 1. To be dressed in; wear. Mary had on her newdress. 2. To have planned; have an appointment; plan todo. Harry has a big weekend on. I’m sorry I can’t attend yourparty, but I have a meeting on for that night. 3. See: HAVE NOTHINGON, HAVE SOMETHING ON....
24. Harry and his wife are driving in the countryHarry and his wife are driving in the country when he sees a sign that says, «Cow For Sale…$5000.» He pulls in and says to the farmer, «There’s no cow in the world worth five thousand dollars.» The farmer says, Oh, yeah? Take a look at this.» He lifts the cow’s tail, and Harry sees ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы at each other’s throats[at each other’s throats] {prep. phr.} Always arguing and quarreling. Joan and Harry have been at each other’s throats so long that they have forgotten how much they used to love one another....
26. Значение идиомы Tom, Dick, and Harry[Tom, Dick, and Harry] {n. phr.} People in general; anyone;everyone. — Usually preceded by «every» and used to show scorn ordisrespect. The drunk told his troubles to every Tom, Dick andHarry who passed by....
27. Значение идиомы edge out[edge out] {v.} To defeat in competition or rivalry; take the placeof; force out. Harry edged out Tom for a place in Mary’saffections. Signal lights on cars have gradually edged out handsignals....
28. Значение идиомы out of one’s hair[out of one’s hair] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Rid of as a nuisance;relieved of as an annoyance. Harry got the boys out of his hair sohe could study. Compare: OUT OF ONE’S WAY. Contrast: IN ONE’S HAIR....
29. Значение идиомы make sit up[make sit up] {v. phr.} To shock to attention; surprise; createkeen interest. Her sudden appearance at the party and her amazinglylow-cut dress made us all sit up....
30. Значение идиомы cut a figure[cut a figure] {v. phr.} To make a favorable impression; carry of fan activity with dignity and grace. With his handsome face and sporty figure, Harry cuts quite a figure with all the ladies....
31. Значение идиомы skip out[skip out] {v.}, {informal} To leave in a hurry; especially aftercheating or taking money dishonestly; sneak away; leave withoutpermission. The man skipped out of the hotel without paying hisbill. «How did you get out of the house after supper, Harry? » «Iskipped out!»...
32. People Around the WorldAs you know people from different countries don’t look the same. For example, people from countries such as Denmark, Norway and Sweden are usually tall. They have fair hair, blue eyes and a pale complexion. Most people in Mediterranean countries such as Italy, Spain and Greece are rather short. They have usually got black or ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы eat one’s words[eat one’s words] also [swallow one’s words] {v. phr.} To take backsomething you have said; admit something is not true. John hadcalled Harry a coward, but the boys made him eat his words after Harrybravely fought a big bully. Compare: EAT CROW....
34. Значение идиомы pour money down the drain[pour money down the drain] {v. phr.} To spend one’s moneyunwisely; to waste one’s funds. «Stop supporting Harry’s drughabit,» Ralph said. «You’re just pouring money down the drain.»....
35. Значение идиомы out of place[out of place ] {adv. phr.} Not in the right or usual place orposition. Harry fell and knocked one of his teeth out of place. The teacher lined up the class and told them not to get out ofplace. Compare: OUT OF ORDER. Contrast: IN PLACE....
36. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Don’t flatter yourself»Jean Жан What is that noise? Что это за шум? Harry Гарри What noise? Какой шум? Jean Жан I hear a girl saying «Harry, honey. Please pick up the phone, you stud…» Я слышу, как женский голос говорит: «Гарри, дорогой. Подними, пожалуйста, трубку, красавчик…» Harry Гарри Oh! That’s my new cell phone. It must be ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы in the soup[in the soup] {adj. phr.}, {slang} In serious trouble; inconfusion; in disorder. When his wife overdrew their bank accountwithout telling him, Mr. Phillips suddenly found himself really in thesoup. The police misunderstood Harry’s night errand, and arrestedhim, which put him in the soup with the boss....
38. Lick thatTommy, Johnny and Harry were standing around bullshitting about how tough their fathers were. «My dad went 12 rounds with Mike Tyson. Lick that!» said young Harry. «Well, my dad did two tours of Vietnam and killed 19 men… so lick that!» Tommy said. «That’s nothing!» declared little Johnny. «My dad hasn’t wiped his ass ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы take pains[take pains] {v. phr.} To do something very carefully andthoroughly. She had taken pains to see that her guests hadeverything that they could possibly want. She always takes painswith her appearance....
40. Значение идиомы in good[in good] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Well liked; accepted. — Used with»with». The boy washed the blackboards so that he would get in goodwith Iris teacher. Although Tom was younger, he was in good withthe older boys. Compare: ON ONE’S GOOD SIDE. Contrast: IN BAD....