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THIRD Give someone the third degree - устроить кому-л. допрос с пристрастием Question someone in a very severe or cruel way. Close interrogation; mental or physical torture used to obtain information or a confession from a prisoner. I n Masonic lodges there are three degrees of membership. When a candidate receives the third degree, that of master mason, he is subjected to some activities that involve an interrogation and it is more physically challenging than the first two degrees. The present meaning involves more than classification though. "The third degree" is well-known to all US crime-fiction enthusiasts as "an intensive, possibly brutal, interrogation": The detectives gave her the third degree. * Jim gave her the third degree when she came home so late. Play third fiddle - играть третью скрипку, играть незна¬ чительную роль Play some insignificant part in the event: If the gossip proved true, Nisha is believed to be the third heroine, thus playing third fiddle. Third age - третий возраст The mature generation which is well-off, does not feel old and is still very active. Those people aged over 60 collectively seen as a distinct group within society, with opportunities for travel and education, special needs, and a positive contribution to make to society in general. This purpose is largely served through the University of the Third Age, an international organization whose aims are the education and stimulation of retired members of the community. It is commonly referred to as U3A. U3A started in France in 1968—1973. The Third Age is a time 71