Значение идиомы wolf in sheep’s clothing

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1. The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing A Wolf found great difficulty in getting at the sheep owing to the vigilance of the shepherd and his dogs. But one day it found the skin of a sheep that had been flayed and thrown aside, so it put it on over its own pelt and strolled down among the sheep. The Lamb that […]...
2. Перевод слова wolf Wolf – волк Перевод слова Between dog and wolf – сумерки cry wolf – поднимать ложную тревогу a wolf in sheep’s clothing – волк в овечьей шкуре wolf pack – стая волков Wolves hunt in packs. Волки охотятся стаями. The Wolf is a predator. Волк является хищником. The Wolf was hunting its prey. Волк преследовал […]...
3. Значение идиомы lone wolf [lone wolf] {n.} A man who likes to work or live alone. The manwho paints a picture or establishes a business is often a lone wolf;so is the criminal outlaw. Jones is a good pitcher, but he is alone wolf....
4. Значение идиомы cry wolf [cry wolf] {v. phr.} To give a false alarm; warn of a danger that you know is not there. The general said that the candidate was just crying wolf when he said that the army was too weak to fight for the country....
5. The Boy Who Cried Wolf A shepherd-boy, who watched a flock of sheep near a village, brought out the villagers three or four times by crying out, “Wolf! Wolf!” and when his neighbors came to help him, laughed at them for their pains. The Wolf, however, did truly come at last. The Shepherd-boy, now really alarmed, shouted in an agony […]...
6. Перевод идиомы cry wolf, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cry wolf Перевод: поднимать ложную тревогу Пример: The man is always crying wolf and now nobody believes him. Этот человек всегда поднимает ложную тревогу, и теперь никто ему не верит....
7. Перевод идиомы keep the wolf from the door, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: keep the wolf from the door Перевод: перебиваться, бороться с нищетой Пример: My job pays just enough money to keep the wolf from the door. Моя работа приносит мне столько денег, что хватает лишь на то, чтобы перебиваться с хлеба на квас....
8. Значение идиомы keep the wolf from the door [keep the wolf from the door] {v. phr.} To avoid hunger, poverty, and Or creditors. “I don’t like my job,” Mike complained,”but I must do something to keep the wolves from the door.” Compare:KEEP BODY AND SOUL TOGETHER....
9. A Manager of a retail clothing store is reviewing A Manager of a retail clothing store is reviewing a potential employee’s application and notices that the man has never worked in retail before. He says to the man, “For a man with no experience, you are certainly asking for a high wage.” “Well Sir,” the applicant replies, “the work is so much harder when […]...
10. Значение идиомы pot call the kettle black [pot call the kettle black] {informal} The person who iscriticizing someone else is as guilty as the person he accuses; thecharge is as true of the person who makes it as of the one he makes itagainst. When the commissioner accused the road builder of bribery, the contractor said the pot was calling the kettle […]...
11. Пословица / поговорка manners make the man / manners make a man – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: manners make the man / manners make a man Перевод: о человеке судят по манерам Пример: “In the modern society manners make a man, and you have no manners at all!” В современном обществе человека определяют манеры, так у тебя же манер нет совсем!...
12. Pieces of clothing – предметы одежды Necklace / ‘nekləs/ – ожерелье sleeve / sliːv/ – рукав collar / ‘kɔlə/ – воротник, воротничок tights / taɪts/ – колготки, лосины dressing-gown /’dresɪŋˌgaun/- домашний халат buckle / ‘bʌkl/ – пряжка, застежка mittens / ‘mɪt(ə)ns/ – варежки, руковицы laces / leɪsez/ – шнурки heel /hiːl/ – каблук sole / səul/ – подошва running shoes / […]...
13. Little Red Riding Hood is skipping down the road Little Red Riding Hood is skipping down the road when she sees the Big Bad Wolf crouched down behind a log. “My what big eyes you have, Mr Wolf”, says Little Red Riding Hood. The wolf jumps up and runs away. Further down the road Little Red Riding Hood sees the wolf again. This time […]...
14. Значение идиомы white sale [white sale] {n.} The selling, especially at lower prices, of goodsor clothing usually made of white cloth. Mother always buys manythings at the January white sale to save money....
15. The way he died A person is in the hospital and asked his doctor how much time does he have left to live. The doctor did not want to lie so he told him that he wouldn’t make it through the night. So the person calls for his lawyer and asks him to come and sit by his bed. […]...
16. Значение идиомы fill the bill [fill the bill] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be just what is needed; begood enough for something; be just right. The boss was worriedabout hiring a deaf boy, but after he tried Tom out for a few weeks, he said that Tom filled the bill. I thought I would need a specialtool, but this wrench fills […]...
17. An old man was critically ill An old man was critically ill. Feeling that death was near, he called his lawyer. “I want to become a lawyer. How much is it or the express degree you told me about?” “It’s $50,000,” the lawyer said. “But why? You’ll be dead soon, why do you want to become a lawyer?” “That’s my business! […]...
18. A man was looking for a cheap prostitute in a brothel A man was looking for a cheap prostitute in a brothel. He went up to the pimp, and asked him what he had. The pimp showed him a blonde whore for $50, but she was far too expensive. The pimp then showed him a brunette for $10, but she was also too expensive. Finally the […]...
19. Перевод слова lawyer Lawyer – адвокат, юрист Перевод слова A lawyer by profession – юрист по профессии lawyer’s clients – клиенты адвоката lawyer practice, practice of law – юридическая практика You should see a Lawyer. Вы должны увидеться с адвокатом. You should talk to a Lawyer. Вам следует проконсультироваться с юристом. I got a letter from my Lawyer. […]...
20. Значение идиомы black sheep [black sheep] {n.} A person in a family or a community considered unsatisfactory or disgraceful. My brother Ted is a high school dropout who joined a circus; he is the black sheep in our family....
21. Значение идиомы pass muster [pass muster] {v. phr.}, {informal} To pass a test or check-up; begood enough. After a practice period, Sam found that he was able topass muster as a lathe operator. His work was done carefully, soit always passed muster. Compare: MEASURE UP....
22. Значение идиомы diamond in the rough [diamond in the rough] {n. phr.} A very smart person without a formal education who may have untutored manners. Jack never went to school but he is extremely talented; he is a veritable diamond in the rough....
23. Значение идиомы get a black eye [get a black eye] {v. phr.} 1. To receive a dark ring around theeye after being hit by someone’s fist or an object. In thefistfight Tom got a black eye from Pete. Sue got a black eye whenshe ran into a tree. 2. To have one’s character denigrated. Ourfirm received a black eye because of […]...
24. A new scam WARNING! This new scam is being pulled mainly on older men. What happens is that when you stop for a red light, a young nude woman comes up and pretends to be washing your windshield. While she is doing this, another person opens your back door and steals anything in the car. They are very […]...
25. 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....
26. Very fair payment An elderly and somewhat hard-of-hearing man was sitting in a stylish downtown attorney’s office as his lawyer handed him his will. “Your estate is very complex,” said the lawyer, “but I’ve made sure that all of your wishes will be executed. Due to the complexity, my fee is $4500.” Just then, the phone rang and […]...
27. Значение идиомы black eye [black eye] {n.} 1. A dark area around one’s eye due to a hard blow during a fight, such as boxing. Mike Tyson sported a black eye after the big fight. 2. Discredit. Bob’s illegal actions will give a black eye to the popular movement he started....
28. Значение идиомы talking point [talking point] {n.} Something good about a person or thing thatcan be talked about in selling it. The streamlined shape of the carwas one of its talking points. John tried to get Mary to dateBill. One of his talking points was that Bill was captain of thefootball team....
29. Значение идиомы to advantage [to advantage] {adv. phr.} So as to bring out the good qualitiesof; favorably; in a flattering way. The jeweler’s window showed thediamonds to advantage. The green dress showed up to advantage withher red hair....
30. Dealing with a lawyer A new York Divorce Lawyer died and arrived at the pearly gates. Saint Peter asks him “What have you done to merit entrance into Heaven?” The Lawyer thought a moment, then said, “A week ago, I gave a quarter to a homeless person on the street.” Saint Peter asked Gabriel to check this out in […]...
31. Значение идиомы put oneself in another’s place [put oneself in another’s place] or [put oneself in another’sshoes] {v. phr.} To understand another person’s feeling imaginatively;try to know his feelings and reasons with understanding; enter intohis trouble. It seemed like a dreadful thing for Bob to do, but Itried to put myself in his place. If you will put yourself in thecustomer’s shoes […]...
32. Значение идиомы hard sell [hard sell] {n.}, {informal} A kind of salesmanship characterizedby great vigor, aggressive persuasion, and great eagerness on the partof the person selling something; opposed to “soft sell”. Your hardsell turns off a lot of people; try the soft sell for a change, won’tyou?...
33. Describing the Fit of Clothing Vera: How do these pants look on me? Wang: Uh, aren’t they a little too Tight? They look like they’re Cutting off circulation in your legs. Vera: They’re a little Snug, but they Show off my curves, don’t they? Wang: I suggest Going up a size. Something a little less Form fitting would be a […]...
34. Guilty Scene: A court room in Oklahoma where a person is on trial for murder. There is strong evidence indicating guilt; however, there is no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client is guilty and that it looks like he’ll probably be convicted, resorts to a clever trick. “Ladies and gentlemen […]...
35. Question and answer Q: How can you tell if a lawyer is well hung? A: You can’t get a finger between the rope and his neck! Q: If you are stranded on a desert island with Adolph Hitler, Atilla the Hun, and a lawyer, and you have a gun with only two bullets, what do you do? A: […]...
36. Значение идиомы get ahead [get ahead] {v.} 1. {informal} To become successful. Mr. Brownwas a good lawyer and soon began to get ahead. The person with agood education finds it easier to get ahead. 2. To be able to savemoney; get out of debt. In a few more years he will be able to getahead. After Father pays all […]...
37. Значение идиомы show up [show up] {v.} 1. To make known the real truth about. The man said he was a mind reader, but he was shown up as a fake. 2.To come or bring out; become or make easy to see. The detective puta chemical on the paper, and the fingertips showed up. This testshows up your weaknesses […]...
38. Значение идиомы rub it in [rub it in] {v. phr.}, {slang} To remind a person again and againof an error or short-coming; tease; nag. Jerry was already unhappybecause he fumbled the ball, but his teammates kept rubbing it in. I know my black eye looks funny. You don’t need to rub it in....
39. Значение идиомы show one’s colors [show one’s colors] {v. phr.} 1. To show what you are really like. We thought Toby was timid, but he showed his colors when he rescuedthe ponies from the burning barn. 2. To make known what you think orplan to do. Mr. Ryder is afraid that he will lose the election ifhe shows his colors […]...
40. A lawyer passed on and found himself in Heaven A lawyer passed on and found himself in Heaven, but not at all happy with his accommodations. He complained to St. Peter, who told him that his only recourse was to appeal his assignment. The lawyer immediately advised that he intended to appeal, but was then told that he would be waiting at least three […]...