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Question 1

It will come in handy

Answer 1

Пригодится!

Question 2

Instead of saying “I have to do this” say “I get to do this”

Answer 2

есть возможность

Question 3

to put your foot in your mouth

Answer 3

to say something by accident that embarrasses and upsets others
ляпнуть что-то не то

Question 4

I’m shaking in my boots

Answer 4

I’m scared

Question 5

I’m bent out of shape

Answer 5

I’m angry

Question 6

I’m down in the dumps

Answer 6

I’m sad

Question 7

I’m over the moon

Answer 7

I’m happy

Question 8

to test the waters

Answer 8

to find out whether something is likely to be successful before you do or try it

прощупать почву

Ex.: Those wishing to test the waters of the tattoo world might choose something simple and small, while experienced tattoo aficionados may prefer entire scenes.

Question 9

to beat around the bush

Answer 9

to talk about lots of unimportant things because you want to avoid talking about what is really important

ходить вокруг да около

Question 10

when pigs fly

Answer 10

когда рак на горе свистнет

Question 11

it costs an arm and a leg

Answer 11

стоит целое состояние

Question 12

to hit the nail of the head

Answer 12

попасть в самое яблочко

Question 13

to be on the same page

Answer 13

to agree

Question 14

to think outside the box

Answer 14

мыслить более креативно, обширно

Question 15

rollercoaster

Answer 15

1. американские горки
2. много эмоционального происходит
3. ситуация, которая постоянно изменяется

Question 16

like mother like daughter
/ like father like son

Answer 16

яблоко от яблони не далеко падает

Question 17

ignorance is bliss

Answer 17

меньше знаешь - крепче спишь

Question 18

no pain no gain

Answer 18

без труда не выловить и рыбку из пруда

Question 19

sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me

Answer 19

кто обзывается тот сам так называется

Question 20

nothing beats

Answer 20

нет ничего лучше чем
Ex: Nothing beats a day at the beach in the summertime.

Question 21

it makes my hair stand on end

Answer 21

scares
Ex.: Spiders make my hair stand on end.

Question 22

rinse repeat

Answer 22

about predictable, repetitive actions
Ex.: Everyday is so grey: rain, clouds, wind. Rinse and repeat.

Question 23

on the go

Answer 23

to be very active and busy and that’s why tired
Ex.: I am always on the go: work, children, friends.

Question 24

second nature

Answer 24

when you do something easily without even thinking about it
Ex.: Driving became second nature to me. I gained experience through years so now it’s very easy for me.

Question 25

to swim against the tide

Answer 25

to disagree with a prevailing or popularly held opinion; to act or behave contrary to the majority of others. Ex.: I really swam against the tide when I was in college with some radical opinions, but as I've grown older I've found myself falling more in line with other people's way of thinking.

Question 26

to split hairs

Answer 26

to make unnecessary distinctions between things when the differences between them are so small they are not important придираться к мелочам

Question 27

to meet someone halfway

Answer 27

make a compromise with someone in order to show that you want to reach an agreement or improve your relationship

Question 28

To get the gift of the gab

Answer 28

Иметь подвешенный язык Ex.: She has got the gift of the gab - she could work in sales & marketing.

Question 29

Here goes nothing!

Answer 29

Ну что, поехали! Была не была

Question 30

We are even

Answer 30

Мы квиты

Question 31

Let's cross that bridge when we get there.

Answer 31

Worry about a problem at its time. Don't stress.

Question 32

the best laid plans (of mice and men often go astray)

Answer 32

even well-planned events or life goals may not work out as expected, they may fail due to unforseen circumstances. типа «Самые лучшие планы часто выходят боком». Ex.: Mary spent all afternoon preparing this elaborate dish but forgot the most important ingredient—oh well, the best-laid plans go astray

Question 33

to spread yourself thin

Answer 33

to try to do too many things at the same time so that you cannot give enough time or attention to any of them . Ex.: This semester I try to play basketball, study at the driving school, and work at the store. Seems as if I'm spreading myself too thin.

Question 34

Not my chair not my problem

Answer 34

типа моя хата с краю I am not the one involved in the situation, and I should stay uninvolved

Question 35

the icing on the cake

Answer 35

something that makes a good situation better. вишенка на торте Ex: He was delighted to get the article published and the payment was the icing on the cake.

Question 36

to be a fly on the wall

Answer 36

you would like to hear what will be said or see what will happen while not being noticed Ex.: I'd love to be a fly on the wall when those two get home!