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1. Значение идиомы in store[in store] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Saved up in case of need; readyfor use or for some purpose. If the electricity goes off, we havecandles in store in the closet. The squirrel has plenty of nuts instore for the winter. Compare: IN RESERVE, IN STOCK, ON HAND. 2.Ready to happen; waiting. — Often used ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы variety store[variety store] {n.} A store that sells many different kinds ofthings, especially items that are fairly small and in everyday use. I went into a variety store and bought some paint. Five-and-tencent stores are a kind of variety store....
3. Значение идиомы hats off to[hats off to] or [one’s hat is off to] {truncated phr.}, {informal}Used to recognize and praise a job well-done. Hats off to anyonewho runs the twenty-six mile race. My hat is off to the chef whocreated this delicious meal. Compare: TAKE OFF ONE’S HAT TO....
4. Значение идиомы dime store[dime store] or [five-and-dime] or [five-and-ten] {n. phr.} A store that sells things that cost little. Charles bought a pencil at the five-and-dime....
5. Значение идиомы charge off[charge off] {v.} 1. To consider or record as a loss, especially in an account book. The store owner charged off all of the last season’s stock of suits. Syn.: WRITE OFF. 2. or [charge up] {informal} To accept or remember as a mistake and not worry about it any more. — Often used with ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы set store by[set store by] {v. phr.}, {informal} To like or value; want tokeep. Used with a qualifying word between «set» and «store». Georgesets great store by that old tennis racket. Pat doesn’t set muchstore by Mike’s advice....
7. 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...
8. Значение идиомы skeleton in the closet[skeleton in the closet] {n. phr.} A shameful secret; someone orsomething kept hidden, especially by a family. The skeleton in ourfamily closet was Uncle Willie. No one mentioned him because he dranktoo much....
9. Значение идиомы ten gallon hat[ten gallon hat] {n.}, {informal} A tall felt hat with a wide, rolled brim worn by men in the western part of the U. S. Men fromthe southwest usually wear ten gallon hats....
10. Значение идиомы make fun of[make fun of] or [poke fun at] {v. phr.}, {informal} To joke about;laugh at; tease; mock. Men like to make fun of the trimmings onwomen’s hats. James poked fun at the new pupil because her speechwas not like the other pupils....
11. Buying a Men’s SuitSales clerk: Good afternoon. What can I help you find? Bo: I’m looking for a Suit for work. Sales clerk: I’m sure we have something for you. Are you looking for a traditional or Contemporary suit? Bo: I’m not sure. I’d like To try on some different ones. Sales clerk: That’s no problem. Let me ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы nightcap[nightcap] {n.} A good-night drink; a drink taken just beforebedtime. Let’s have a nightcap and then go to sleep. Would youlike to come up to my place for a nightcap?...
13. Значение идиомы sell out[sell out] {v.} 1a. To sell all of a certain thing which a storehas in stock. In the store’s January white sale the sheets andpillowcases were sold out in two days. 1b. To sell all the stock andclose the store; go out of business. The local hardware store soldout last month and was replaced by ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод идиомы skeleton in one’s closet, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: skeleton in one’s closet Перевод: скелет в шкафу; что-либо, о чем не хочется говорить Пример: I heard that the politician has a skeleton in his closet that he does not want to talk about. Я слышал, что у этого политика есть скелет в шкафу, о котором ему не хочется говорить....
15. Значение идиомы carry over[carry over] {v.} 1. To save for another time. The store had some bathing suits it had carried over from last year. What you learn in school should carry over into adult life. 2. To transfer from one column, page, or book to another. When he added up the figures, he carried over the total ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы ax to grind[ax to grind] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something to gain for yourself; a selfish reason. In praising movies for classroom use he has an ax to grind; he sells motion picture equipment. When Charles told the teacher he saw Arthur copying his homework from Jim, he had an ax to grind; Arthur would not let Charles ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод идиомы come out of the closet, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: come out of the closet Перевод: выйти из шкафа; рассказать о чем-либо скрываемом, тайном; раскрыться (чаще всего используется для заявления о своей гомосексуальности; часто сокращается до фразового глагола Come out) Пример: Jay decided to come out of the closet — to tell people he’s gay. Джей решил выйти из шкафа, и рассказать о том, ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы soda jerk[soda jerk] or [soda jerker] {n.}, {informal} A person who servessoda and ice cream to customers, usually in a drug store or ice creamparlor. Bob worked as a soda jerk at the drug store all summer. He is just a soda jerker with no future....
19. Значение идиомы do someone out of something[do someone out of something] {v.}, {informal} To cause to lose by trickery or cheating. The clerk in the store did me out of $2.00 by overcharging me....
20. A Visit to the TheatreТопик Посещение театра познакомит вас с понятием «театр» и теми немногими правилами, которых придерживаются зрители при его посещении. Согласно крылатому выражению «Театр начинается с вешалки», любой спектакль начинается с момента входа зрителей в здание театра – это очень интересно и увлекательно. We have a very beatiful theatre in our town. It is a modern building ... Читать далее...
21. Government cow typesIf a communist has two cows, he gives both to the government, and the government sells him some of the milk. If a Socialist has two cows, he gives both to the government, and the government gives him some of the milk. If a Nazi has two cows, the government shoots him, and takes both ... Читать далее...
22. You’re not going to believe this!A woman got a problem with her closet door — it was felling every time a bus was passing by. So she called a repair man. The repairman comes and sees that indeed, the door falls out every time when a bus passes by. «OK, I am gonna see what is going on, just close ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы turn over[turn over] {v.} 1. To roll, tip, or turn from one side to theother; overturn; upset. He’s going to turn over the page. Thebike hit a rock and turned over. 2, To think about carefully; toconsider. He turned the problem over in his mind for three daysbefore he did anything about it. 3. To give ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод слова suitSuit — костюм, набор; подходить, устраивать Перевод слова Business suit — костюм для службы, деловой костюм suit of sails — комплект парусов this suits me best — это меня устраивает больше всего they are suited to each other — они подходят друг другу Red Suits you. Красный вам к лицу. That Suits me fine. Это ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы cigar-store Indian[cigar-store Indian] {n. phr.} A wooden statue of an Indian which in the past was placed in front of a cigar store. A cigar store Indian used to mean a cigar store in the same way a barber pole still means a barber shop....
26. Перевод слова selectionSelection — выбор, отбор Перевод слова Natural selection — естественный отбор to make a selection — производить отбор selection with equal probability — равновероятный выбор The store carries a Selection of nutritional products. В магазине имеется в продаже большой выбор пищевых продуктов. The hat is her own Selection. Эту шляпу она сама выбрала. The store ... Читать далее...
27. In case of emergencyA car breaks down along the expressway one day, so the driver eases it over onto the shoulder of the highway. He jumps out of the car, opens the trunk, and pulls out two men in trench coats. The men stand behind the car, open up their coats and start exposing themselves to the oncoming ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы on top of[on top of] {prep}. 1. On the top of; standing or lying on; on. When the player on the other team dropped the ball, Bill fell on topof it. That high hill has a tower on top of it. 2. {informal}Very close to. The elevator was so crowded that everybody was ontop of each other. ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы take off[take off] {v. phr.} 1a. To leave fast; depart suddenly; run away. The dog took off after a rabbit. Compare: LIGHT OUT. 1b.{informal} To go away; leave. The six boys got into the car andtook off for the drug store. 2. To leave on a flight, begin going up. A helicopter is able to take ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы smell a rat[smell a rat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be suspicious; feel thatsomething is wrong. Every time Tom visits me, one of my ashtraysdisappears. I’m beginning to smell a rat. When the policeman saw alight go on in the store at midnight, he smelled a rat....
31. Значение идиомы hot and heavy[hot and heavy] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Strongly; vigorously;emphatically. Fred got it hot and heavy when his wife found out howmuch he had lost at cards. The partners had a hot and heavyargument before deciding to enlarge their store....
32. Значение идиомы in the black[in the black] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In a successful orprofitable way; so as to make money. The big store was running inthe black. A business must stay in the black to keep on. Contrast: IN THE RED....
33. Значение идиомы stumble across[stumble across] {v. phr.} To encounter a person or thing, mostlyby accident. I gave up looking for my old hat when I accidentallystumbled across it in a dark corner of the closet....
34. Значение идиомы kick around[kick around] {v.}, {informal} 1. To act roughly or badly to; treatbadly; bully. John likes to kick around the little boys. Mr. Jones is always kicking his dog around. Syn.: PUSH AROUND. 2. To liearound or in a place; be treated carelessly; be neglected. This oldcoat has been kicking around the closet for years. The ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы on the cuff[on the cuff] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {informal} Agreeing to paylater; to be paid for later; on credit. Peter lost the money thatMother gave him to buy meat, and the store would not let him have meaton the cuff. Many people buy cars and television sets on thecuff....
36. Значение идиомы psych out[psych out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To find out the realmotives of. Sue sure has got Joe psyched out. 2. To goberserk; to lose one’s nerve. Joe says he doesn’t ride hismotorcycle on the highway anymore because he’s psyched out. Jimpsyched out and robbed a liquor store, when he has all he needs andwants!...
37. Значение идиомы take-out order[take-out order] {n. phr.} An order in a restaurant that one doesnot eat on the premises, but takes home. The new Chinese restauranton the corner sells nice take-out orders....
38. It’s dark in hereA woman takes a lover home during the day while her husband is at work. Her 9 year old son comes home unexpectedly, sees them and hides in the bedroom closet to watch. The woman’s husband also comes home. She puts her Lover in the closet, not realizing that the little boy is in there ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы stow away[stow away] {v.} 1. {informal} To pack or store away. After NewYear’s Day the Christmas decorations were stowed away until anotherseason. 2. To hide on a ship or another kind of transportation to geta free ride. John ran away from home and stowed away on a freightergoing to Jamaica....
40. Значение идиомы come in[come in] {v.} 1. To finish in a sports contest or other competition. He came in second in the hundred-yard dash. 2. To become the fashion; begin to be used. Swimming trunks for men came in after World War I; before that men used full swim suits....