16.05.2025 Celebs 2 Flashcards
(17 cards)
He was deeply e__ in the controversy surrounding the event.
(= involved in a difficult situation or argument, замешан, втянут)
He was deeply embroiled in the controversy surrounding the event.
formal, often passive
The announcement c__ a s__ among the fans.
(= created excitement or controversy, вызвать ажиотаж)
The announcement caused a stir among the fans.
Their relationship ended in an a__ split that shocked everyone.
(= a bitter disagreement or separation)
Their relationship ended in an acrimonious split that shocked everyone.
/ˌækrɪˈməʊniəs/
formal
an acrimonious divorce / agrument
He has had a c__ career with many ups and downs.
(= marked by a lot of changes, both good and bad)
He has had a checkered career with many ups and downs.
Br /ˈtʃekəd/
Am /ˈtʃekərd/
British English usually chequered
a checkered past/history/career
After the scandal, he decided to l__ __ for a while.
(= to stay out of sight or avoid attention, залечь на дно)
After the scandal, he decided to lie low for a while.
They finally t__ the k__ after years of dating.
(= to get married)
They finally tied the knot after years of dating.
She finally tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend.
The politician was c__ __ for his insensitive comments.
(= criticized publicly for something wrong)
The politician was called out for his insensitive comments.
call out for/on sth
If he did anything wrong, I’d be the first to call him out on it.
There was a significant b__ against the new policy.
(= a strong negative reaction)
There was a significant backlash against the new policy.
His comments were considered t__-d__ by many.
(= lacking sensitivity or awareness, бестактный)
His comments were considered tone-deaf by many.
tone-deaf also лишенный музыкального слуха
She is tone-deaf and can’t sing the melody.
She posted a s__ response that didn’t help the situation.
(= a sarcastic or critical reply, саркастический, язвительный)
She posted a snarky response that didn’t help the situation.
After the incident, he felt completely o__ by his peers.
(= excluded from a group)
After the incident, he felt completely ostracized by his peers.
As soon as she left, r__ began c__ about her departure.
(= стали ходить слухи)
As soon as she left, rumors began circulating about her departure.
As the news spread, rumours s__ about what would happen next.
(= rumors that are passed around)
As the news spread, rumors swirled about what would happen next.
They are currently on the o__ with each other due to their disagreement.
(= not on good terms)
They are currently on the outs with each other due to their disagreement.
The politician became __ __ a corruption scandal.
(= involved in a difficult situation or argument, замешан, втянут)
The politician became embroiled in a corruption scandal.
formal, often passive
The incident __ quite __ __ in the usually quiet Winnetka neighborhood.
(= created excitement or controversy, вызвать ажиотаж)
The incident caused quite a stir in the usually quiet Winnetka neighborhood.
They decided to __ __ until the scandal died down.
(= to stay out of sight or avoid attention, залечь на дно)
They decided to lie low until the scandal died down.
