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five which has been a part of the African-American culture since at least World War I I : We did it — give me five! * When Mervin met his friend at the disco, he gave him high-five. Know how many beans make five (inf) - знать что почём; соображать что к чему; знать, что такое хорошо, а что такое плохо Know quite a lot about life and therefore be able to take care of oneself; be intelligent; have your wits about you: Her father didn't worry when she was late because he knew she knew how many beans made five. This is a trick question, which dates all the way back to the 1800s. It began with a famous 19th-century expression — that someone foolish "doesn't know how many beans make five." The obvious answer to the question is five, and it found its way into jokes about people who couldn't answer the question. I f one knows how many beans go to make up five, he is no fool and not to be imposed upon. The reference is to the ancient custom of moving beans in counting. Take five - передохнуть; сделать короткую паузу, пере¬ дышку Rest for five minutes; take a five-minute break; take a short rest from work or exercise: OK everybody, take five. Two and two make five (in your case) - просчитаться; ошибиться в расчётах; сделать неправильный вывод; сесть в лужу Draw the wrong conclusion. 80