Идиомы английского языка на букву "j"
a jack-of-all-trades
- мастер на все руки
Example:
Tom is a jack-of-all-trades and master of none.
jack up (something)
- поднять цены; поднять что-либо при помощи домкрата
Example:
It is difficult to rent a good house for a decent price; the owners have jacked up their prices.
jam on the brakes
- нажать на тормоза
Example:
On seeing a big truck Tim jammed on the brakes, but it was too late.
jam-packed
- переполненный
Example:
I usually take a bus to go to work, but it is always jam-packed during rush hours.
Jekyll and Hyde
- кто-либо, сочетающий в себе хорошее и плохое
Example:
My ex-husband is like Jekyll and Hyde. One minute he is all smiles but the next minute he is irritated.
jockey for position
- не стесняться в средствах для достижения цели
Example:
"I don’t think it’s the right time to jockey for position when the company is in a hole."
jog (someone's) memory
- помогать кому-либо вспомнить, напомнить
Example:
In old days torture was used to jog the prisoners’ memory especially of those who would not betray their friends.
John Doe
- воображаемый истец в судебном процессе
Example:
They use the name "John Doe" as the name of a person who is applying for something.
John Henry/John Hancock
- чья-либо подпись
Example:
"In order to receive the money you ought to sign your John Henry here."
Johnny-come-lately
- новоприбывший
Example:
Sam is a Johnny-come-lately, and he doesn’t really know what is going on here.
