Значение идиомы whispering campaign

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1. Перевод слова campaign Campaign – кампания Перевод слова Propaganda campaign – пропагандистская кампания campaign for equal rights – кампания по борьбе за равноправие campaign to curb alcoholism – кампания по борьбе с алкоголизмом advertising campaign – рекламная кампания A Campaign targets under-35s. Кампания направлена на людей младше 35 лет. You will Campaign in the Sudan. Вы примете участие […]...
2. Anti-drugs Campaign – Антинаркотическая кампания World’s drug problem is growing. The highest increase in drug use is among teenagers. How can they be convinced to stop? Last year, the number of teenagers who had tried drugs was 6 % in Greece, 15 % in France and 30 % in Britain. Statistics show that drug use by teenagers has doubled since […]...
3. The politician was sitting at his campaign headquarters The politician was sitting at his campaign headquarters when the phone rang. He listened intently, and after a moment his face brightened. When he hung up, he immediately phoned his mother to tell her the good news. “Ma,” he shouted, “the results are in. I won the election!” “Honestly?” The politician’s smiled faded. “Aw hell, […]...
4. Перевод слова false False – ошибочный, фальшивый, не настоящий Перевод слова False accusation – ложное обвинение false note – фальшивая нота false document – поддельный документ He registered at the hotel under a False name. Он зарегистрировался в гостинице под чужим именем. His friends played him False. Его друзья обманули его. She’s so False. Она такая врунья....
5. Значение идиомы honest to goodness [honest to goodness] or [honest to God] {adj. phr.}, {informal}Really; truly; honestly. – Used to emphasize something said. Whenwe were in Washington, we saw the President, honest to goodness. “Honest to goodness, Jane, I think you are the messiest girl in theworld,” said Mother....
6. President Clinton, returning from a campaign stop President Clinton, returning from a campaign stop in Arkansas, is climbing the steps to board Air Force One. Under each arm he is carrying a souvenir of his trip – a live razorback. At the top of the jetway, he is met by the guard, a Marine sergeant, who issues a crisp salute. “I’d salute […]...
7. Значение идиомы go straight [go straight] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become an honest person; leadan honest life. After the man got out of prison, he went straight. Mr. Wright promised to go straight if the judge would let him gofree....
8. Значение идиомы honest broker [honest broker] {n. phr.} A person hired or appointed to act as anagent in a legal, business, or political situation where impartialadvice is needed in order to settle a dispute. Michael has beenasked to act as an honest broker to settle the argument between theemployees and the management....
9. Перевод слова politics Politics – политика Перевод слова To be engaged in politics – заниматься политикой to go into politics – посвятить себя политической деятельности to play politics – вести политическую игру Politics doesn’t interest me. Политика меня не интересует. He was a failure in Politics. Он был неудачником в политике She abhors Politics. Она питает отвращение к […]...
10. Значение идиомы Johnny-come-lately [Johnny-come-lately] {n.} Someone new in a place or group;newcomer; also: a new person who takes an active part in group affairsbefore tlie group has accepted him; upstart. Everybody was amazedwhen a Johnny-come-lately beat the old favorite in the race. Whenit looked as though Mr. Brown had a good chance of winning, manyJohnny-come-latelies began to support […]...
11. Значение идиомы bonest-to-goodness [bonest-to-goodness] or [honest-to-God] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Real; genuine. – Used for emphasis. She served him honest-to-goodness deep dish apple pie. It was the first honest-to-goodness baseball game he’d seen since going abroad....
12. Перевод слова honest Honest – честный, искренний, настоящий Перевод слова Honest to the core – искренний до глубины души honest fellow – честный малый honest to God – честное слово honest price – справедливая цена Just give me an Honest answer. Просто дай мне честный ответ. Honest to God, I wasn’t there. Честное слово, я там не был. […]...
13. Значение идиомы play one false [play one false] {v. phr.}, {literary} To act disloyally toward ; betray; cheat; deceive. Good faith was not in him: heplayed anyone false who trusted him. His hopes had played himfalse....
14. New Anti-drugs Campaign for Young People – Новая кампания против наркотиков для молодежи New survey shows that Britain’s drug problem is growing. The highest increase in drug use is among teenagers. How can they be convince to stop? THE PROBLEM Last year, a European survey showed that the number of teenagers who had tried drugs was 6 per cent in Greece, 15 per cent in France and 30 […]...
15. The Yuppette had risen to executive level The Yuppette had risen to executive level in the company in no time at all. Hearing rumors about her, the husband confronted his wife and accused her of sleeping with all of the top level managers. “Now that’s entirely false.” she cried. “I took the easy route and slept with anyone who mattered at least […]...
16. Значение идиомы on the up and up [on the up and up] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Honest; trustworthy;sincere. We felt that he was honest and could be trusted. Thisinformation is on the up and up. Compare: ON THE LEVEL....
17. Значение идиомы hit the nail on the head [hit the nail on the head] {v. phr.} To get something exactlyright; speak or act in the most fitting or effective way. Themayor’s talk on race relations hit the nail on the head....
18. Значение идиомы surefire [surefire] {adj.} Without fail; effective; bringing actual results. During a campaign the only surefire way to get the sympathy of thevoters is to mingle with them in person....
19. Investment counselor An investment counselor decided to go out on her own. She was shrewd and diligent, so business kept coming in, and pretty soon she realized that she needed an in-house counsel. The investment banker began to interview young lawyers. “As I’m sure you can understand,” she started off with one of the first applicants, “in […]...
20. Значение идиомы play politics [play politics] {v. phr.} To make secret agreements for your owngain; handle different groups for your own advantage. In order toget elected, he had to play politics with both the unions and thebosses. Mary always gets what she wants by playing officepolitics....
21. Значение идиомы come-on [come-on] {n.}, {slang} An attractive offer made to a naive person under false pretenses in order to gain monetary or other advantage. Joe uses a highly successful come-on when he sells vacant lots on Grand Bahama Island....
22. Значение идиомы turn an honest penny [turn an honest penny] {v. phr.} To realize a good profit. Tomturned an honest penny in the soybean trading business. Compare:PRETTY PENNY....
23. Значение идиомы on record [on record] {adj. phr.} 1. An official or recorded statement orfact; said for everyone to know. We do not know when the famouswriter was born, but the date of his death is on record. The twocandidates went on television to put their ideas on record. 2. Knownto have said or done a certain thing. – […]...
24. Значение идиомы at face value [at face value] {prep. phr.} What one can actually hear, read, or see; literally. John is so honest that you can take his words at face value. This store’s advertisements are honest; take them at face value....
25. Значение идиомы can of worms [can of worms] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A complex problem, or complicated situation. Let’s not get into big city politics – that’s a different can of worms. 2. A very restless, jittery person. Joe can’t sit still for a minute – he is a can of worms....
26. Geologist’s song 02 Sea-Floor Spreading Lament (folksong) by Brenna Lorenz Refrain: Alas for the spreading of the ocean, Alas for the spreading of the sea, Alas for every year that passes by, Taking you two inches more from me! Oh, why did you leave our native plate, Causing me to weep and to mourn? With the plates diverging […]...
27. Значение идиомы do one’s thing [do one’s thing] or [do one’s own thing] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To do what one does well and actually enjoys doing. Two thousand fans paid $15 each to hear the rock group do their thing. 2. To follow one’s bent; for example, to be engaged in left-wing politics, some sort of meditation, or use […]...
28. Значение идиомы camp follower [camp follower] {n.} 1. A man or woman who goes with an army, not to fight but to sell something. Nowadays camp followers are not allowed as they were long ago. 2. A person who goes with a famous or powerful person or group in hope of profit. A man who runs for president has […]...
29. Значение идиомы open-minded [open-minded] {adj.} Having no dogmatic or biased views on mattersof theory, religion, politics, etc. Fred is easy to talk to aboutanything; he is a highly intelligent and open-minded person....
30. Значение идиомы round robin [round robin] {n. phr.} 1. Something written, especially a requestor protest that is signed by a group of people. – Often used like anadjective. The people in our neighborhood are sending a round robinto the Air Force to protest the noise the jet planes make flying overour houses. 2. A letter written by a group […]...
31. Значение идиомы swear in [swear in] or [swear into] {v.} To have a person swear or promiseto do his duty as a member or an officer of an organization, government department, or similar group. – “Swear into” is used whenthe name of the group is given. Mary and Ann will be sworn into theclub tonight. Fred was sworn in […]...
32. Значение идиомы peel off [peel off] {v.} To dive away from a group of airplanes in a flightformation; bring one plane down from a group. As the group nearedthe home base, pilot after pilot peeled off for a landing....
33. Значение идиомы kick off [kick off] {v. phr.} 1. To make the kick that begins a footballgame. John kicked off and the football game started. 2. {informal}To begin; launch; start. The candidate kicked off his campaign witha speech on television. The fund raising drive was kicked off witha theater party. 3. {slang} To die. Mr. Jones was almost ninetyyears […]...
34. Значение идиомы brass hat [brass hat] {n.}, {slang} 1. A high officer in the army, navy, or air force. The brass hats In Washington often discuss important secrets. 2. Any person who has a high position in business, politics, or other work. Mr. Woods, the rich oil man, is a political brass hat....
35. Значение идиомы bandy about [bandy about] {v. phr.} To spread rumors or whisper secrets. The news of Jim and Mary’s divorce was bandied about until everyone at the office had heard it....
36. Значение идиомы start up [start up] {v.} 1. To begin operating, The driver started up themotor of the car. The engine started up with a roar. 2. To beginto play. The conductor waved his baton, and the bandstarted up. The orchestra started up a waltz. Compare: STRIKE UP.3. To rise or stand suddenly. When he heard the bell, he […]...
37. Значение идиомы start in [start in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To begin to do something; start. Fred started in weeding the garden. The family started in eatingsupper. Compare: GO AT. 2. To begin a career. Bob started in as anoffice boy and became president. 3. To give a first job to. Thebank started him in as a clerk....
38. Значение идиомы sail under false colors [sail under false colors] {v. phr.} 1. To sail a ship, oftenpirate, under the flag of another country. The pirate ship flew theAmerican flag until it got near, then raised the black flag. 1. Topretend to be what you are not; masquerade. The garage hired Jonesas a mechanic, but fired him when they found he […]...
39. Значение идиомы open letter [open letter] {n. phr.} A public message in the form of a letteraddressed to a particular person or to a group. There was an openletter to the president of the United States in today’s morningpaper....
40. Значение идиомы palm off [palm off] {v.}, {informal} 1. To sell or give bypretending it is something more valuable; to sell or give by trickery. He palmed off his own painting as a Rembrandt. The salesmanpalmed off pine wood floors as oak. Syn.: FOB OFF, PASS OFF. 2. Todeceive by a trick or lie. He palmed his creditors offwith […]...