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Середина К.Г., Томлянович А.К. Краснянская И.А. "Идиоматика в английской речи"
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Описание: Авторы знакомят читателей с идиомами английского языка, на примере цитат известных людей. Книга на английском языке. Пособие для студентов педагогических институтов, а также для всех, кто изучает английский язык.
1.	1 met this young man in the train Just now, and I've taken a fancy to him already.
N. A bit weak still, I think a few days will put her right.4 But you should have seen her husband on the day when we took Tanya home. He made such a fuss 5 about buying flowers and presents and things!
L. I remember now you said he was a good man at heart,6 though at first your mother used to say she was afraid that Tanya would find herself in a predicament 7 if she let herself in for 8 a marriage entailing so much loneliness.
N. It was because he was always so busy at that time, he had a lot to do with his project. But now this work on his machine is as good as done and he is comparatively free.
L. As far as I know, Tanya loves him very much. She is all for helping him in everything, isn't she?
N. She is, to be sure. Oh, Lily, it's ten to twelve. I'm sorry to have kept you so long, but I couldn't help it, you know.
L. No need to apologize, Nina. I'd love to see you tomorrow. When can you come, or shall I drop in at your place?
N. Come any time you like, dear. I'll be at home all day.
L. See you tomorrow, then. Good night.
(2)	the fat is in the fire — a step has been taken, some thing done, which commits to further action, or will produce excitements, indignation etc.
Note: In the long run means 'over a period of time' or 'at the end of a long period of time'. In the end means 'something less vague'. It is a more particular point of time.
In the long run it will not matter to us whether we stay at Brighton or Hastings. They are both seaside towns so 1 cannot understand why my parents are making such a fuss about the choice.
But: In the end we decided to stay at Brighton because my mother said there was more to do there if it rained. I must tell him about it in the end.
A. Try to guess what it is.
T. Don't speak so loud, Alla, we'll disturb others.
A. Sorry! But I can't help letting the cat out of the bag:3 this summer our group is going on a trip to the Caucasus. Will you join us, Tanya?
T. I'm all for it, but I have been too busy up until now with my course-paper to think of anything else.
A. As a matter of fact, I knew all along that you would join us. It'll be such fun! But let's get down to business now. Have you done much, Tanya?
T. Not very much as a matter of fact. I'm in a bit of a predicament about my course-paper. I lack some material. I've looked through the catalogue here, but so far I have not found the book I need.
A. Oh, it is of no consequence. We shall go to the local library, they're sure to have it there. Did you sit up late 4 last night?
T. Yes, I did. But for 5 my sister I could never have done so much. She helped me a lot writing out the examples I found in books. What about you, Alla?
A. The first part of my paper is nearly done, but I wish I had done more in winter.
T. It's no use crying over spilt milk,6 Alla, but I think it serves you right 7 for being lazy during the term. I knew all along that it would come to this, but the first of April seemed such a long way off, didn't it?
A. You are right. I don't think it is worth while making a fuss over. We shall make it in the long run.
T. I was going to say so myself but you got there first. So let's get down to work. Fetch Webster's dictionary, will you?
A. Oh, dear, I've left my reader's card at home!
A. No, I'd better run home for my reader's card. It won't take more than ten minutes.
(1) what's up? — what is going on? what's the matter?
(8)	what's the odds? — is it of any consequence? what difference does it make?
Vera. Tell your mother I'll drop in on Saturday. V. Good-bye, Anna Pavlovna. It's been nice seeing you.
1.	It was true that he had his ways. When he set his mind on something, that was that.
II. Insert the necessary word combination.
N. It will be all to the good,5 if you do.
N. Yes, there was a time when that was so. But what's the use crying over spilt milk. As a matter of fact, I did practically nothing during the term. Serves me right!
B. That's you alt over 7 — always making a mess of everything.
N. Now it's too late to do anything about it, so let them expel me!
B. How do you have the nerve 8 to talk such nonsense. You'll make me lose my temper in the end. Isn't it time you learned to take the rough with the smooth.9 Now we must see to it that you get out of this predicament. We shall go and speak to the dean about it. I used to get on very nicely with him. By the way, do you think I can get a place in the hostel? I'd like to be in our room again.
N. I'm all for it. Your bed is occupied by a first course student, but he'd prefer to be with the boys from his own course, I think.
B. Let's go and speak to the dean, then.
2.	She told him what it was all about in wry, broken sentences, muddling it up and speaking in fits and starts, but he got the main thread.
2.	A young man running along the platform sees only the tail-lights of the train.
3.	A little girl is standing at the door of a provision shop looking helplessly at the broken glass-jar at her feet.
4.	A student is crying bitterly at the door of a classroom on which there is chalked an inscription "EXAM".
5.	A boy is walking along the street singing at the top of his voice.
6.	She is contemplating her face in the looking-glass with an air of sadness.
7.	He is speaking over the telephone, his face is beaming.
8.	She looks at her little girl, a radiant smile on her face.
9.	Two boys are looking through the chink in the fence surrounding an orchard.
10.	A hunter is telling his friends about the last hunt. He is evidently boasting of something.
IX. Three students carry on a conversation on the suggested topic using the word combinations studied.
1.	A test at the doctor's (a doctor, a patient and a nurse).
2.	You meet your friends at the chemist's and tell them your mother is laid up.
3.	Speak on the system of medical service in our country.
4.	Speak on the system of medical service in England (recall the contents of The Citadel by A. Cronin).
A. You look seedy to-day, Vera. What's up?
V. Oh, nothing much. Only I have a slight cold in my head.
V. I can't keep it back any longer. You would get wind of it in the long run so I might as well tell you. The thing is I have to have an operation.
A. I saw at once that you were in low spirits. But why make a fuss about such a trifling operation?
V. You call it trifling, but if the worst comes to the worst3 and I have to go to the hospital, what then?
д. If it comes to that, you'll have to put up with it.
V. But I am beside myself with fear.
A. Why should you be, Vera, pull yourself together.
V. I haven't a glimmer of hope4 that the operation will be successful.
A. Nonsense! The operation is quite simple and it is all to the good that you can be operated on in spring when it is not so hot.
V. It is only at odd moments5 that I think of my studies these three days, because I can't get this operation out of my head.
A. When are you going to the hospital?
V. The day after tomorrow.
A. That's good. The sooner you get rid of your appendix the better it will be for you. I'm taking it for granted6 that everything will be all right. No need to worry!
V. How long will I have to stay at the hospital?
A. Well, for a week or so, I expect.
V. And the exams are round the corner!
A. It is no use crying over spilt milk, Vera. We shall help you with your studies as soon as you come home again. We'll see you through,7 so don't worry.
V. I feel relieved now. Thank you, dear. I see I shall have to give in8 and go to the hospital.
A. There's a dear! What can't be cured must be endured. There is a lot of sense in this proverb, isn't there?
11.	Paraphrase the following sentences using the word combinations studied.
1. The use of his first name took Wormold unawares. (Gr.
was right! Never in a million years! If it comes to that I never want to set my eyes upon her again and that's that!
—	But that's neither here nor there. I didn't mean that.
I'll tell you what — let's be grown up about it! We'll run down to her place and clear up the trouble together. I'll be the peace-maker this time. Things will straighten out in the long run.
—	Let's hope for the best.
to leave it at that — not to discuss or argue further, avoid further and more bitter disappointment.
8.	I was going to break the news to Mother myself and my friend forestalled me. Unfortunately she went the wrong way about it.
To tell you the truth, I've been thinking about that. In fact, I shall make a point of 8 doing that first thing next week. Yesterday we had an awful row. Victor was all for going to Peter's again and I tried to talk him out of it, but I might have spared my breath — he wouldn't listen. I was beside myself with anger, and I told him then and there that if he went, I'd wash my hands of 9 him.
Well? In the end he did go to Peter's and I had a good cry. You poor thing, how I feel for you. But you must learn to take the rough with the smooth. That's all there is to it.
Don't take it so hard. Victor is not so bad as you imagine. I'm sure you'll make it, 11 and when your mother returns you'll have nothing to worry about. Only none of those foolish rows! Be grown-up about it and keep a hold of yourself.
1.	I won't repeat her language, it fair startled me, but the long and the short of it was she was jealous of the kite. (W. S. Maugham).
(4)	to keep (a person) going — to keep him alive; help him with money, etc.
7.	The long and the short of it is Arnie has sold the cutter to "Feeder John".
14.	There comes the bus! Shall we make it?
vacation, I joined the society. At first it did not come easily to me, but now that I've got the knack of2 it I find nothing so thrilling.
that 4 they wouldn't admit you. But I personally think it would be much better to begin from the beginning. There are so many do's and don't's.
not far off. So that's that.
read. It nearly slipped my mind. Could you stretch a point 6 and let me return it tomorrow or the day after. To tell the truth, I've read it through but there are some passages I want to have typed and besides there are some interesting word combinations I'd love to activize. Therefore I must write out the sentences. But if you can't wait, I'll bring the book as I promised, today in the evening.
—	Certainly. A day or two doesn't make any difference.
By-the-way, I've bought five more interesting books.
cases and bookshelves were packed full when I saw them last. And then it costs a pretty penny,7 doesn't it?
where to draw the line; 8 but I never grudge money on books. It pays 9- you know. For one thing, it saves time and trouble. 10 There's no need to rush to the libraries in search of a book.
forgot all about the cinema and I shall be late.
—	So long and good luck. Hope you'll enjoy yourself.
(10) to save time (money, trouble) — to avoid loss or spending of time, money, etc.
8.	Tony Haviland due to personal matters wanted to stop working at the project but stubborn Erik would not stretch a point.
can fell,8 even with people you think you know inside out.
expected, you can't take it back now that 9 you've invited the man.
you that there is accommodation for you in the Caucasus in the middle of July. And you must make up your mind whether to take it or not.
I don't know. I'd much rather go to my sister's in August. Really I'm at my wits' end.
Well, lake it or leave it.9 It's all the same as far as I am concerned.10 I would love to go to the Caucasus myself. Travelling is my hobby; it gives you such a thrill. There is nothing like it in the world.
(1)	to lead (have) somebody on — to tease, to pull one's leg; to make someone think that you are interested in their ideas or speech, when really you are just laughing at them.
(3)	to have a bee in one's bonnet — to be "mad" about some point; to be particular about something or some idea.
end of one's strength, endurance, financial resources, etc.
P. Abrahams, The Path of Thunder.
R. Aldington, Death of a Hero.
J. Braine, Room at the Top, The Vodi.
R. Bradbury, The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit.
D. Carter, Tomorrow Is with Us, Fatherless Sons.
Hercule Poirot's Christmas. W. Collins, The Moonstone. A. Conan-Doyle, The "Gloria Scott". A. Coppard, Tales.
Idle Fellow. J. Joice, The Dead. D. Lawrence, The Prussian Officer. S. Leacock, The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones. J. Lindsay, Betrayed Spring.
and Sixpence. G. Meredith, The Egoist. I. Murdoch, Under the Net, The Sandcastle. J. Osborne, Look Back in Anger. D. Parker, Lady with a Lamp, Little Curtis. A. Philips, Lost in the Post. K. Porter, Noon Wine. K. S. Prichard, The Roaring Nineties. J. Priestley, The Dangerous Corner. R. Sabatini, Captain Blood his Odyssey. J. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye.
Distance Runner. J. Steinbeck, The Moon is Down. I. Stone, Lust for Life. W. M. Thackeray, Vanity Fair. J. Wain, Hurry On Down. J. Walsh, Not Like This.
M. Wilson, Live with Lightning, My Brother My Enemy, H. Wouk, Irresistible Force.

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