Значение идиомы zero hour

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1. Значение идиомы on the hour [on the hour] {adv. phr.} Each time the hour has zero minutes andzero seconds. The uptown bus goes past the school on the hour. The woman must take her pill on the hour....
2. Значение идиомы happy hour [happy hour] {n.}, {informal} A time in bars or restaurants whencocktails are served at a reduced rate, usually one hour before theystart serving dinner. Happy hour is between 6 and 7 P. M. atCelestial Gardens....
3. Перевод идиомы at the top of the hour, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at the top of the hour Перевод: в начале часа – то есть в 11.00, 12.00 и т. д. (под top of the hour имеется в виду верхняя часть часов, т. е. начало часа) Пример: The radio news always starts at the top of the hour. Новости по радио всегда передаются в начале каждого […]...
4. Значение идиомы eleventh hour [eleventh hour] {adj. phr.} Pertaining to the last minutes; thelast opportunity to accomplish a task. The editors made severaleleventh hour changes in the headlines of the morning paper....
5. Перевод идиомы at the bottom of the hour, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at the bottom of the hour Перевод: в середине часа – то есть в 10.30, 11.30 и т. д. (под bottom of the hour имеется в виду нижняя часть часов, т. е. середина часа) Пример: The weather forecast is on the radio at the bottom of the hour. Прогноз погоды передается по радио в […]...
6. Значение идиомы at the eleventh hour [at the eleventh hour] {prep. phr.} At the last possible time. Aunt Mathilda got married at the eleventh hour; after all, she was already 49 years old....
7. Перевод идиомы by the hour, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: by the hour Перевод: почасовой, по часу, каждый час Пример: We had to pay for our parking space by the hour. Нам пришлось платить за парковку по часовой ставке....
8. Значение идиомы coffee hour [coffee hour] {n.} A time for coffee or other refreshments after a meeting; a time to meet people and have refreshments. After the business meeting we had a coffee hour. The Joneses had a coffee hour so their visitor could meet their neighbors....
9. Перевод слова hour Hour – час; время, период Перевод слова Twenty-four hours – сутки, 24 часа at the hour of seven – в семь часов unearthly hour – крайне неудобное время rush hours – часы пик hours of attendance – служебные часы The Hour invites. Время зовет. Your Hour has struck. Твой час пробил. It hailed for an […]...
10. Перевод идиомы zero hour, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: zero hour Перевод: точное время, в которое начнется нападение или любая другая военная операция Пример: The air force planes waited until zero hour in order to start out on their bombing mission. Воздушные войска ждали назначенного часа, чтобы начать операцию по бомбардировке....
11. Перевод идиомы at the eleventh hour, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at the eleventh hour Перевод: в самый последний момент Пример: The company and the union settled the strike at the eleventh hour. Компания и союз урегулировали стачку в самый последний момент....
12. Значение идиомы ace in the hole [ace in the hole] {n. phr.} 1. An ace given to a player face down so that other players in a card game cannot see it. When the cowboy bet all his money in the poker game he did not know that the gambler had an ace in the hole and would win it from […]...
13. A young married couple has difficulties conceiving a baby A young married couple has difficulties conceiving a baby, so after a while the wife consults her doctor, who recommends the minor of three possible operations. The operation is performed, but a month later, she’s still not pregnant, so she goes to see the doctor again. This time he recommends the medium operation, a somewhat […]...
14. Jones came into the office an hour late for the third time Jones came into the office an hour late for the third time in one week and found the boss waiting for him. “What’s the story this time, Jones?” he asked sarcastically. “Let’s hear a good excuse for a change.” Jones sighed, “Everything went wrong this morning, Boss. The wife decided to drive me to the […]...
15. Значение идиомы about face [about face] {n.} A sudden change of course or a decision opposite to what was decided earlier. Her decision to become an actress instead of a dentist was an about face from her original plans....
16. Перевод идиомы a course of action, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a course of action Перевод: ход действий; что-либо, чего нужно придерживаться, чтобы что-либо сделать Пример: We decided on our course of action before we told our boss about our decision. Мы продумали ход действий до того, как рассказали своему начальнику о нашем решении....
17. Перевод идиомы at the appointed hour / at the appointed time, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at the appointed hour / at the appointed time Перевод: в назначенный час / время Пример: We went to meet the lawyer at the appointed time. Мы пошли встретиться с адвокатом в назначенное время....
18. Значение идиомы change of pace [change of pace] {n. phr.} A quick change in what you are doing. John studied for three hours and then read a comic book for a change of pace. The doctor told the man he needed a change of pace....
19. Значение идиомы ahead of the game [ahead of the game] {adv. or adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. In a position of advantage; winning ; ahead ; making it easier to win or succeed. The time you spend studying when you are in school will put you ahead of the game in college. After Tom sold his papers, he was $5 ahead of […]...
20. Перевод идиомы free-for-all, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: free-for-all Перевод: неорганизованное событие (бой, состязание, конкурс, и т. п.), в котором все принимают участие Пример: The players were involved in a free-for-all during the game and seven players were suspended. Игроки были вовлечены в массовую потасовку во время игры, и семеро игроков были отстранены....
21. A regular Friday night poker game A regular Friday night poker game was still going strong well after midnight when one of the players returned from the bathroom with an urgent report. “Roger, listen,” he told the host, “Walter’s in the kitchen making love to your wife.” “OK, that’s it, guys,” Roger said. “This is positively the last deal.”...
22. Going to Happy Hour Gary: Hey, over here. I’m glad you could make it. This place has a great Happy hour. Let me get the waitress, Brenda, so we can order our drinks. Shanise: Hi, Gary. You sound like a Regular. Do you come here a lot? Gary: Yeah, I like Stopping by on my way home Now and […]...
23. Значение идиомы play a waiting game [play a waiting game] {v. phr.} To withhold action until one’schances for success improve. Ray would like to be vice president ofthe company so he is playing a waiting game in the hope that thepresident will soon recognize his abilities....
24. Перевод слова midnight Midnight – полночь Перевод слова Midnight hours – полуночные часы midnight train – поезд, отходящий в полночь to burn the midnight oil – поздно засиживаться за работой I usually turn in at Midnight. Я обычно ложусь спать в полночь. The party broke up at Midnight. Вечеринка закончилась в полночь. We didn’t get home until Midnight. […]...
25. Значение идиомы flying wedge [flying wedge] {n.}, {informal} 1. An offensive formation infootball in which players link arms and line up to form a “V” with theball carrier in the middle. The flying wedge was so dangerous andhurt so many players that rules have forbidden it for over 50 years. 2. A group who use a “V” formation to […]...
26. Перевод слова operation Operation – операция; действие, работа, функционирование Перевод слова To bear an operation satisfactorily – удовлетворительно перенести операцию to conduct welding operation – вести сварку operation from a distance – действие на расстоянии The Operation was of no effect. Операция не принесла успеха. The Operation of the pump is very simple. Этот насос очень прост в […]...
27. Little Johnny had become a real nuisance Little Johnny had become a real nuisance while his father tried to concentrate on his Saturday afternoon poker game with friends and relatives. His father tried every way possible to get Johnny to occupy himself…television, ice cream, homework, video games…but the youngster insisted on running back and forth behind the players and calling out the […]...
28. Значение идиомы fox and geese [fox and geese] {n. phr.} A tag game in which the playerrepresenting the fox tries to catch one of the players representinggeese as they run around the outside of a circle....
29. A stuttering problem A man visits the doctor’s because he has a severe stuttering problem. After a thorough examination, the doctor consults with the patient. Doctor: ‘It appears that the reason for your stuttering is that your penis is about six inches too long and it is thus pulling on your vocal cords, and thereby causing you this […]...
30. Значение идиомы by hook or by crook [by hook or by crook] {adv. phr.} By honest ways or dishonest in any way necessary. The wolf tried to get the little pigs by hook or by crook. The team was determined to win that last game by hook or by crook, and three players were put out of the game for fouling....
31. Значение идиомы in effect [in effect] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. The same in meaning or result. The teacher gave the same assignment, in effect, that she gaveyesterday. Helping your mother with the dishes is in effectearning your allowance. 2. Necessary to obey; being enforced. Thecoach says that players must be in bed by midnight, and that rule isin […]...
32. Значение идиомы get the better of [get the better of] or [get the best of] {v. phr.} 1. To win over, beat; defeat. Our team got the best of the visitors in the lastquarter. George got the better of Robert in a game of checkers. When the opposing player fouled John, John let his anger get thebetter of his good sense […]...
33. This man got his prescription for Viagra This man got his prescription for Viagra, and goes home to get ready for when his wife gets home. He calls her on the phone, and says, “I’ll be home in an hour.” “Perfect,” she replies. The man thinks her agreement is because the Doctor told him to take his Viagra an hour before. He […]...
34. Перевод идиомы at this stage of the game, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at this stage of the game Идиома: at this stage of the game разг. Перевод: на данном этапе во время какого-либо события, в течение чего-либо Пример: At this stage of the game we cannot change the plans for the class trip. На данном этапе мы не можем поменять планы на поездку класса....
35. Перевод слова decision Decision – решение; решимость, твердость Перевод слова Official decision – официальное решение decision criterion – критерий выбора a man of decision – решительный человек Have you made a Decision? Вы приняли решение? I’ll stick with my Decision. Я буду действовать так, как считаю нужным. We made the Decision to accept their offer. Мы решили принять […]...
36. Значение идиомы think better of [think better of] {v.} To change your mind about; to consider againand make a better decision about. John told his mother he wanted toleave school, but later he thought better of it. Compare: SECONDTHOUGHT, THINK TWICE....
37. Перевод идиомы burn the midnight oil, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: burn the midnight oil Перевод: работать по ночам, засиживаться допоздна (занимаясь или работая) Пример: We burned the midnight oil for three nights in order to study for the exam. Мы три ночи учились подолгу, чтобы подготовиться к экзамену....
38. Значение идиомы one-two [one-two] {n.} 1. A succession of two punches, the first a shortleft, followed by a hard right punch, usually in the jaw. Ali gaveFrazir the one-two. 2. Any quick or decisive action which takes theopposition by surprise, thereby ensuring victory. He gave us theold one-two and won the game....
39. Bass Q: Why did the bass player get mad at the timpanist? A: He turned a peg and wouldn’t tell the bass player which one. Q: How many bass players does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one – but the guitarist has to show him first. Q: How many bass players does […]...
40. Значение идиомы change horses in the middle of a stream [change horses in the middle of a stream] or [change horses in midstream] {v. phr.} To make new plans or choose a new leader in the middle of an important activity. When a new President is to be elected during a war, the people may decide not to change horses in the middle of a […]...