Значение идиомы what’s up

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1. Значение идиомы what’s with[what’s with] or [what’s up with] also [what’s by] {slang} What ishappening to; what is wrong; how is everything; what can you tell meabout. Mary looks worried. What’s with her? What’s with our oldfriends? I’m fine. What’s with you?...
2. Значение идиомы welcome mat[welcome mat] {n.} 1. A mat for wiping your shoes on, often withthe word «welcome» on it, that is placed in front of a door. Motherbought a welcome mat for our new house. 2. {informal} A warm welcome;a friendly greeting. — Used in such phrases as «the welcome mat isout» and «put out the welcome ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова wrongWrong — неправильный, ошибочный, ложный Перевод слова In with the wrong crowd — в плохой компании the wrong way about — задом наперед to go the wrong way — идти не тем путем My watch is Wrong. Мои часы идут неправильно. I’m afraid you’re Wrong. Боюсь, вы ошибаетесь. They gave me the Wrong size. Они ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова greetingGreeting — приветствие, поздравление, пожелание Перевод слова Friendly greeting — дружеское приветствие New-Year greetings — новогодние поздравления with greetings from all of us — с приветом от всех нас He extended a hand in Greeting. Он протянул руку в знак приветствия. Her Greeting was cold and inhospitable. Ее приветствие было холодным и негостеприимным. He didn’t ... Читать далее...
5. Working as a Street PerformerGiancarlo: Whoa, where are you going? I thought we were going To hang out. Alana: I’m going to work. Giancarlo: Work? I didn’t know you got a job. Alana: I’m Busking on Main Street. Giancarlo: You mean you’re Panhandling? That’s not working. Alana: I’m not panhandling. I’m working for Tips. I perform, try To draw ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы no end to[no end to] or {informal} [no end of] So many, or so much of, as toseem almost endless; very many or very much. There was no end tothe letters pouring into the post office. Bob and Dick becameclose friends and had no end of fun together....
7. Значение идиомы to the bone[to the bone] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} Thoroughly, entirely, tothe core, through all layers. I am dreadfully tired; I’ve worked myfingers to the bone. See: ALSO WORK ONE’S FINGERS TO THE BONE....
8. Two friends met after a long time, and chatted aboutTwo friends met after a long time, and chatted about what??s been going on since they last met. One of them had a new girlfriend and the other one asked about her cooking, her relation to his folks etc. etc. and finally asked «How is she in bed?» First guy replies «She??s fantastic, she sucks ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы dine out[dine out] {v. phr.} To not eat at home but to go to a restaurant. «Let’s dine out tonight, honey,» she said to her husband. «I am tired of cooking dinner every night.» See: EAT OUT....
10. Feeding a Picky EaterJeremy: It’s really nice of you to make dinner for me tonight. Keeley: I’m glad to do it. You’re been so helpful to me, It’s only fair that I Return the favor. I hope you’ve Brought your appetite. Jeremy: You bet. Keeley: Great! Here’s the first Course, a light soup. How do you like it? ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы latch on[latch on] or [hitch onto] {v.}, {informal} 1. To get hold of;grasp or grab; catch. He looked for something to latch onto andkeep from falling. The football player latched onto a pass. 2.{slang} To get into your possession. The banker latched onto athousand shares of stock. 3. {slang} To understand. The teacherexplained the idea of ... Читать далее...
12. The young playboy took a blind date to an amusement parkThe young playboy took a blind date to an amusement park. They went for a ride on the Ferris wheel. The ride completed, she seemed rather bored. «What would you like to do next?» he asked. «I wanna be weighed,» she said. So the young man took her over to the weight guessed. «One-twelve,» said ... Читать далее...
13. The young playboy took a blind date to anThe young playboy took a blind date to an amusement park. They went for a ride on the Ferris wheel. The ride completed, she seemed rather bored. «What would you like to do next?» he asked. «I wanna be weighed,» she said. So the young man took her over to the weight guesser. «One-twelve,» said ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы with bells on[with bells on] {adv. phr.}, {informal} With enthusiasm; eager orready and in the best of spirits for an event. «Will you come tothe farewell party I’m giving for Billy?» asked Jerry. «I’ll be therewith bells on,» replied Ed....
15. Значение идиомы wrong[wrong] See: BARK UP THE WRONG TREE, BET ON THE WRONG HORSE, GETOFF ON THE WRONG FOOT, GET UP ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE BED, IN THEWRONG, LAUGH ON THE WRONG SIDE OF ONE’S MOUTH, RUB THE WRONG WAY....
16. Значение идиомы through street[through street] {n.} 1. A street on which cars can move withoutstopping at intersections, but cars on streets crossing it have tostop at the intersection. You have to be especially carefulcrossing a through street. Mr. Jones stopped his car when he cameto the through street. He waited until there were no cars on it, anddrove ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы pitch woo[pitch woo] {v. phr.}, {slang} To kiss and hug; make love. Maryand John pitched woo in the movies. While Bob drove, Betty and Jimsat in the back pitching woo....
18. Значение идиомы glad hand[glad hand] {n.}, {informal} A friendly handshake; a warm greeting. Father went to the front door to give Uncle Fred the glad hand whenhe arrived. The politician went down the street on election daygiving everyone the glad hand....
19. Значение идиомы side street[side street] {n.} A street that runs into and ends at a mainstreet. The store is on a side street just off Main Street. TheSpellmans bought a house on a side street that runs off Broad Street. Compare: BACK STREET, CROSS STREET....
20. Значение идиомы ham it up[ham it up] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do more than look natural inacting a part; pretend too much; exaggerate. When Tom told theteacher he was too sick to do homework, he really hammed it up. The old-fashioned movies are funny to us because the players hammedit up. Compare: LAY IT ON....
21. Значение идиомы make it with[make it with] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To be accepted bya group. Joe finally made it with the in crowd in Hollywood. 2.{vulgar} To have sex with. I wonder if Joe has made itwith Sue....
22. Значение идиомы plan on[plan on] {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. — Used with averbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish myhomework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about;expect. I’m hoping to ... Читать далее...
23. A Movie CollectionSome people collect stamps. Other people collect CDs. I collect movies. I’m a film Buff and I have a Collection of my favorite movies of all time. I usually buy a movie when it comes out on DVD, even if I’ve seen it already On the big screen. I have a High definition TV and ... Читать далее...
24. On preparing to return home from an out of town tripOn preparing to return home from an out of town trip, this man got a small puppy as a present for his son. Not having time to get the paper work to take the puppy onboard, the man just hid the pup down the front of his pants and snunk him onboard the airplane.. About ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы off the beam[off the beam] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in theradio beam that marks the path to follow between airports; flying inthe wrong direction. A radio signal tells the pilot of an airplanewhen his plane is off the beam. 2. {slang} Wrong; mistaken. Maudwas off the beam when she said that the girls didn’t like ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы Joe Doakes[Joe Doakes] {n.} A name used informally for the average man. Let us say that Joe Doakes goes to the movies three times a year. Compare: MAN IN THE STREET, SO-AND-SO....
27. Значение идиомы x-rated[x-rated] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Pertaining to movies, magazines, and literature judged pornographic and therefore off limitsfor minors. My son celebrated his 21st birthday by going to anx-rated movie....
28. Значение идиомы right on[right on] {adj.}, {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Exclamation ofanimated approval «Yes,» «That’s correct,» «You’re telling the truth,»»we believe you,» etc. Orator: And we shall see the promised land! Crowd: Right on! 2. Correct; to the point; accurate. Thereverend’s remark was right on!...
29. Two confirmed bachelors sat talkingTwo confirmed bachelors sat talking. Their conversation drifted from politics to cooking. «I got a cookbook once,» said the first, «but I could never do anything with it.» «Too much fancy cooking in it, eh?» asked the second. «You said it. Every one of the recipes began the same way — ‘Take a clean dish ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод слова joinJoin — соединять(ся), связывать, соединение Перевод слова To join the crowd — примкнуть к толпе to join in the conversation — вступить в разговор to join in marriage — объединиться в браке to join wires — (при)соединить провода Our paths Joined. Наши пути соединились. They Joined us for lunch. Они присоединились к нам за обедом. ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы cross street[cross street] {n.} A street that crosses a main street and runs on both sides of it. Elm Street is a cross street on Main Street and there is a traffic light there. Compare: THROUGH STREET....
32. The definition of a phallic symbolThis girl walks in to a doctors office and she asks «Whats a failic symbol? Doctor says «you’re kidding..» Girl says «no! I don’t know! Whats a failic symbol???» Doctor pulls his pants and underwear down and says «You see? This is a failic symbol!» Girl says «Oh! Its just like a penis, only smaller»...
33. Значение идиомы get a rise out of[get a rise out of] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To have some fun with by making angry; tease. The boys get a rise out ofJoe by teasing him about his girl friend. 2. {vulgar}, {avoidable} Tobe sexually aroused Jim always gets a rise out ofwatching adult movies....
34. Значение идиомы stop street[stop street] {n.} A street where cars must come to a full stopbefore crossing another street. Johnny was late because he traveledon a stop street. Contrast: THROUGH STREET....
35. Being Arrested by the PoliceI was walking down the street Minding my own business one evening when I was stopped by a Police officer. After asking me a couple of questions about where I’d been, he told me to put my hands behind my back. He was going To arrest me! He Handcuffed me and gave me the Miranda ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы down to the wire[down to the wire] {adj.}, {slang} 1. Running out of time, nearing a deadline. Bob is down to the wire on his project. 2. Being financially almost broke, being very low on cash or other funds. We can’t afford going to a restaurant tonight — we’re really down to the wire!...
37. Значение идиомы bark up the wrong tree[bark up the wrong tree] {v. phr.}, {informal} To choose the wrong person to deal with or the wrong course of action; mistake an aim. If he thinks he can fool me, he is barking up the wrong tree. He is barking up the wrong tree when he blames his troubles on bad luck. The ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы go through with[go through with] {v. phr.} To finish; do as planned or agreed; notstop or fail to do. The boys don’t think Bob will go through withhis plans to spend the summer at a camp. Mr. Trent hopes the citywon’t go through with its plans to widen the street. Syn.: CARRY OUT. Compare: CARRY THROUGH, LIVE ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы in the wind[in the wind] {adj. phr.} Seeming probable; being planned; soon tohappen. Changes in top management of the company had been in thewind for weeks. Tom’s close friends knew that marriage was in thewind. Compare: IN THE AIR....
40. Movies Affect PeopleMovies are popular because people are great watchers. They like to watch other peoples’ lives. They like to live vicariously. By going to movies, we can escape our own lives, share other people’s emotions, and imagine ourselves as someone else. Many of our lives are not as adventurous or glamorous as the lives in movies. ... Читать далее...