22. Quality and the arts 2

Question 1

Phrase

1. achieve a high level of skill or accomplishment in a particular activity through experience
2. If you ……….. , you know the best way of doing it because you have done it a lot.

• Сначала мне было сложно организовать расписание, но теперь я преуспел
• Покупка еды - самая большая проблема, хотя she has achieve a high level of skill

Answer 1

To have / Get something down to a fine art

I found it difficult to organize the timetables at first, but now I’ve got it down to a fine art.

Shopping for food is the biggest problem, though she has it down to a fine art.

Question 2

Phrase

get the worst result in a test or examination

— набирать меньше голосов, чем другие кандидаты / партии

Answer 2

Come bottom

to come bottom of the poll

Question 3

Phrase

1) оставить (что-л.) на последнюю минуту; успеть в последнюю минуту - to give yourself only a very short amount of time to do something
2) точно высчитать, рассчитать
3) оставить себе (денег) в обрез

— Ты как раз успела, не так ли? Поезд уже отходит.
— Ответ абсолютно верен; вы всё точно рассчитали.

Answer 3

To cut it fine

You’ve cut it fine, haven’t you? The train’s just leaving.
This answer is correct to the last cent; you’ve cut it very fine.

Question 4

Phrase

used for showing sympathy towards someone

— Я слышал, старик Чарли отдал концы!

Answer 4

Poor old

I heard poor old Charlie has kicked off!

Question 5

Phrase

ухудшаться

— отношения между smbd. начали ухудшаться

Answer 5

Take a turn for the worse

Relations between smb are taking a turn for the worse

Question 6

Phrase

an activity that needs special skills or knowledge

Теперь я овладел искусством письма.

Answer 6

An art of doing something

I have now mastered the art of letter-writing.

Question 7

Phrase

добраться до сути чего-л.
to discover the real but sometimes hidden reason that something exists or happens

Следователи пытаются докопаться до того, что пошло не так

Answer 7

To get to the bottom of

Investigators are trying to get to the bottom of what went wrong

Question 8

Phrase

Said when one has no objection to something.

Мне это подходит!

Answer 8

Fine by someone

That’s fine by me!

Question 9

Phrase

An … is someone with whom you once had a romantic relationship.

— Эдвард - моя старая любовь

Answer 9

Old flame

Edward’s an old flame of mine

Question 10

Phrase

1) износившийся, потрёпанный
2) перебравший спиртного
If you say that someone is the …… , you mean that they are tired, ill, or in a bad state because they have been very active, been through a difficult experience, or been drinking alcohol

— У него был сильно потрёпанный вид.

Answer 10

Worse for wear

He looked the worse for wear.

Question 11

Phrase

an activity that needs special skills or knowledge

есть искусство парковать этот грузовик.

Answer 11

An art to doing something

There’s an art to parking this truck.

Question 12

Phrase

почва уходит из-под ног; создаётся серьёзное положение; ≈ всё пошло прахом…
used to refer to the sudden collapse or failure of something.

всё пошло прахом на рынке классических автомобилей

Answer 12

The bottom falls / drops out of smth.

The bottom fell out of the market for classic cars

Question 13

Phrase

мелкие детали изображения
… are small and sometimes difficult to notice

Он часами объяснял мельчайшие детали схемы.

Answer 13

Fine details/ points

He spent hours explaining the finer details of the scheme.

Question 14

Phrase

старики;
родители

Все прекрасно провели время - дети, родители и старики.

Answer 14

Old folks

Everyone had a great time – children, parents, and old folks.

Question 15

Phrase

1. Used for saying that you are not frightened by something or someone because you are confident that they cannot harm you
2. To do the most unpleasant or harmful thing you can

Пусть они сделают все возможное - я не боюсь.

Answer 15

Do your worst

Let them do their worst – I’m not scared.

Question 16

Noun

the predominant decorative art style of the 1920s and 1930s, characterized by precise and boldly delineated geometric shapes and strong colours and used most notably in household objects and in architecture

Answer 16

Art Deco

Question 17

Phrase

If something is ….. a problem or unpleasant situation, it is the real cause of it.

Часто я нахожу, что гнев и обида являются причиной проблемы

Стремление к деньгам лежит в основе большей части мирового насилия

Answer 17

At the bottom of

Often I find that anger and resentment are at the bottom of the problem

The desire for money is at the bottom of much of the world’s violence

Question 18

Phrase

if there is …….. two things, they seem very similar and it is difficult to see a difference between them

— часто трудно установить грань между правдой и ложью

Answer 18

A fine line between

There’s often a very fine line between truth and falsehood

Question 19

Phrase

a person with a lot of experience in something
бывалый [опытный] человек, знаток (чего-л.), мастер своего дела

— иметь большой опыт в чем-л.
— Курс рассчитан как на новичков, так и на специалистов.

Answer 19

An old hand

to be an old hand at smth.
The course is suitable for both novices and “old hands”.

Question 20

Phrase

бояться самого худшего…
to feel worried that something very bad will happen or has already happened

— Они были очень поздно, и я уже начал опасаться — самого худшего.

Answer 20

To fear the worst

They were very late, and I was beginning to fear the worst.

Question 21

Phrase

a cinema which specializes in showing films that are artistic or experimental rather than merely entertaining.

Answer 21

Art house

Question 22

Phrase

из глубины души, от чистого[ всего] сердца

— Благодарю тебя от всей души
— Я звоню, чтобы сказать тебе, что я люблю тебя, и говорю это от чистого сердца

Answer 22

From the bottom of my heart

I thank you from the bottom of my heart
I just call to say I love you and I mean it from the bottom of my heart

Question 23

Phrase

If you say that you will … , you are emphasizing that you will search it thoroughly or examine it very carefully.

Мы прошли по этой области thoroughly or examine it very carefully.

Answer 23

Go over/through something with a fine-tooth comb

We went over that area with a fine-tooth comb.

Question 24

Phrase

1. old-fashioned; out-of-date
2. If you say that something or someone is … , you mean that they have existed or been known for a long time, and they have become uninteresting and boring

думаю, что это немного out-of-date, не так ли? Я хотел сделать что-то совсем другое.

Answer 24

Old hat

I think that’s a bit old hat now, isn’t it? I wanted to do something quite different.

Question 25

Phrase 1. to be the cause of your own problems 2. Causing complications to one's life and/or keeping oneself from success; self-destructive or self-sabotaging Он сам себе злейший враг - он отталкивает всех, кто хочет ему помочь.

Answer 25

Be your own worst enemy He’s his own worst enemy – he alienates everyone who wants to help him.

Question 26

Phrase To become more unpleasant, unacceptable, or difficult than a situation already was. Они уже боролись в финансовом отношении, но после того, как Саманта потеряла работу, дела пошли все хуже и хуже.

Answer 26

Go from bad to worse They were already struggling financially, but after Samantha lost her job, things went from bad to worse.

Question 27

Phrase 1. the most important fact in a situation 2. the final result or the most important consideration of a situation, activity, or discussion Суть в том, что нам нужно еще десять тысяч долларов для завершения проекта.

Answer 27

Bottom line The bottom line is that we need another ten thousand dollars to complete the project.

Question 28

Phrase 1. text in a formal agreement that is printed smaller than the rest of the text, sometimes in the hope that it will not be noticed 2. something thoroughly and often deliberately obscure Обязательно ознакомьтесь с мелким шрифтом, прежде чем подписывать контракт.

Answer 28

Fine print Make sure you examine the fine print before you sign the contract.

Question 29

Phrase an institution providing accommodation and care for elderly people. она работает поваром в местном доме престарелых

Answer 29

Old people's home she works as a cook in a local old people's home

Question 30

Phrase if the situation develops in the most serious or unpleasant way Мы должны быть там, когда вы приедете, но если дойдет до худшего, у соседей будет запасной ключ, и вы попадете в дом.

Answer 30

If the worst comes to the worst We should be in when you arrive, but if the worst comes to the worst, the neighbours have a spare key and will let you into the house.

Question 31

Idiom 1. dishonest or unacceptable behaviour 2. done in a dishonest way with the intention of tricking someone: Они действовали недобросовестно, продавая ей машину, которая, как они знали, имела проблемы.

Answer 31

in a bad faith They acted in bad faith by selling her a car that they knew had problems.

Question 32

Phrase an occasion when you clean something Хилари решила хорошо очистить коттедж.

Answer 32

Give something a good clean Hilary decided to give the cottage a good clean.

Question 33

Idiom 1. To have just returned from a certain place. 2. To have just completed a particular task or goal, often a level of education. - Наш новый студент по обмену только что из России и совсем не говорит по-английски. - Этот кандидат свеж из университета и не имеет никакого опыта преподавания.

Answer 33

Fresh from Our new exchange student is fresh from Russia and doesn't speak English at all. This candidate is fresh from university and has no teaching experience.

Question 34

Phrase 1. time that you spend with someone, giving them your full attention because you value the relationship 2. time that you spend giving your full attention to someone or something without having to deal with other things at the same time Он проводит время со своими детьми каждый день.

Answer 34

Quality time He spends quality time with his children every day.

Question 35

Phrase 1. в худшем случае in the most serious case. в худшем случае травма может означать месяцы в больнице

Answer 35

At worst At worst the injury could mean months in hospital

Question 36

Idiom 1. someone who creates problems or causes trouble for others 2. a member of a group whose behavior reflects poorly on or negatively affects or influences the remainder of the group - Лучший способ справиться с "someone who creates problems" - это как можно быстрее вывести их из группы.

Answer 36

Bad apple The best way to deal with bad apples is to take them out of the group as quickly as possible.

Question 37

Phrase 1. A complete removal from a (usually negative) situation, relationship, or attachment, with no intention of returning. 2. To remove oneself wholly and permanently from a relationship, situation, or attachment. Проведя годы в эмоционально оскорбительных отношениях, Патрик наконец решил сделать " complete removal" и бросить свою подругу.

Answer 37

Make a clean break After spending years in an emotionally abusive relationship, Patrick finally decided to make a clean break and leave his girlfriend.

Question 38

Phrase 1. having just finished or sold all of something 2. Used for saying that you have just finished all of your supply of a particular thing Мы "having just finished" апельсинов, хочешь яблоко?

Answer 38

Fresh out of something We’re fresh out of oranges, would you like an apple

Question 39

Phrase noun 1. the first of the two main parts of the Christian Bible, which records the history of the Jewish people before the birth of Jesus 2. the holy writings of the Jewish people that form the first part of the Christian Bible

Answer 39

The old testament

Question 40

Phrase used for saying that someone describes themselves or something as having qualities they do not have Марко величает себя как бизнесмен.

Answer 40

Style something /yourself as something Marco styles himself as a businessman.

Question 41

Phrase 1. all the disadvantages of two different situations and none of the advantages 2. all the disadvantages of every situation: Жизнь в пригороде - худшее из двух миров - нет ни волнения города, ни тишины страны.

Answer 41

The worst of all / both worlds Living in the suburbs is the worst of both worlds—there's neither the excitement of the city nor the quiet of the country.

Question 42

Phrase, Noun враждебность, вражда feelings of hate between people because of arguments in the past Там была Вражда между двумя семьями на протяжении многих лет.

Answer 42

Bad blood There has been bad blood between the two families for years.

Question 43

Phrase to speak openly and honestly about (something that previously has been lied about or kept secret) Я решил "to speak openly" из этого / вещей и признать, что я был виноват.

Answer 43

Make a clean breast of I decided to make a clean breast of it/things and admit that I was to blame.

Question 44

phrase 1. румяный 1. having a clear and young-looking complexion. 2. healthy and with a face that looks young фотография меня, когда я был молодым

Answer 44

Fresh-faced A photograph of me when I was a fresh-faced youth

Question 45

Phrase 1. popular or fashionable 2. in a way that is impressive or admired because it shows talent, good taste, etc. Когда она путешествует, ей нравится делать это стильно.

Answer 45

In style When she travels she likes to do it in style.

Question 46

Idiom 1. to use (something) in an effective way 2. to deal with (a bad situation) as well as possible У нас может не быть другого шанса, поэтому мы должны максимально использовать эту возможность.

Answer 46

Make the best of We may not get another chance, so we need to make the best of this opportunity.

Question 47

Idiom Neat and organized Дом чистый и аккуратный.

Answer 47

Clean and tidy The house is Clean and tidy.

Question 48

Idiom not popular or fashionable old-fashioned; obsolete Одежда Джона действительно не в моде.

Answer 48

Out of style John's clothes are really out of style.

Question 49

Idiom 1. used to say that something will have a good result even though it was not the intended result 2. be desirable in the end, although not at first seeming so. Я не смогу поехать, но, может быть, это все к лучшему. У меня много работы в любом случае.

Answer 49

All for the best I won't be able to go, but maybe it's all for the best. I have a lot of work to do anyway.

Question 50

Phrase 1. a declaration or confirmation that someone is healthy or that something is in good condition. 2. a statement that someone is healthy, or that something is operating correctly or is in good condition Аналитики дали реструктурированной компании "a statement that it operates correctly"

Answer 50

a clean bill of health Analysts have given the restructured company a clean bill of health.

Question 51

Phrase 1. an opportunity to begin something again 2. a complete change in your way of life or the way that you do things, especially after you have previously been unsuccessful Рамирес с нетерпением ждет нового старта со своей новой командой.

Answer 51

Fresh start Ramirez is looking forward to a fresh start with his new team.

Question 52

Phrase со стилем with beauty, grace, or ease of manner or technique неловкий момент, с которым она справилась со стилем

Answer 52

With style An awkward moment she handled with style

Question 53

Phrase used for showing that something is not very good by emphasizing that your description of it is the best thing you can say about it Его шансы на победу в лучшем случае неопределенны.

Answer 53

At best His chances of victory are, at best, uncertain.

Question 54

Phrase a situation in which everything bad or wrong that you have done in the past is forgiven or forgotten, and you can make a new start Фирмы часто хотят начать с чистого листа при создании новой дочерней компании.

Answer 54

A clean slate / sheet Firms often want to start with a clean sheet when setting up a new subsidiary.

Question 55

idiom 1. To finish something in a positive or advantageous position; to win. 2. Fig. to end up being the winner Я знал, что если я буду продолжать пытаться, я выйду на первое место

Answer 55

Come out on top I knew that if I kept trying, I would come out on top

Question 56

Idiom 1. In one's prime, most positive, or most adept condition or state. 2. when someone is feeling most intelligent or effective, or when something is showing its most impressive or attractive qualities 3. In the best possible scenario. Я не утренний человек, и я не буду в своих лучших проявлениях по крайней мере до полудня.

Answer 56

At your best I am not a morning person, and I won't be at my best until at least noon.

Question 57

Idiom 1. an overwhelming victory 2. the winning of all prizes or contests in a competition 3. a new start after getting rid of old methods, ideas, or staff - Новый президент произвел чистую зачистку, когда присоединился к компании, заменив всех руководителей департаментов. - Выборы стали чистым шагом для сенатора, который победил почти во всех графствах.

Answer 57

Clean sweep The new president made a clean sweep when he joined the company, replacing all the department heads. The election was a clean sweep for the senator, who won in nearly every county.

Question 58

Phrase if a problem or difficult situation ........ , you become unable to deal with it effectively Вещи действительно ..... .... мной дома

Answer 58

Something gets on top of you Things are really getting on top of me at home

Question 59

Phrase used for saying that you think your statement is true, because it is based on what you know/believe, but you are not completely sure Насколько мне известно, ни одна подобная книга не была опубликована.

Answer 59

To the best of my knowledge To the best of my knowledge, no similar book has been published.

Question 60

Phrase (2) To make something easier to comprehend; to help one understand something Я стараюсь использовать иллюстрации, чтобы прояснить эти более абстрактные понятия.

Answer 60

Make / get something clear I try to use illustrations to make these more abstract concepts clear.

Question 61

Phrase In good or perfect condition, often after an act of restoration. Посмотрите на эту старинную книгу - она хороша как новая!

Answer 61

(as) good as new Look at this vintage book —it's good as new!

Question 62

Phrase If you do something ........... , you do it as well as you can. я забочусь о них в меру своих способностей.

Answer 62

To the best of somebody's ability I take care of them to the best of my abilities.

Question 63

Phrase to make oneself understood —usually used in a spoken phrase that expresses anger Я хочу, чтобы эта работа была завершена к полудню. Я ясно дал понять?

Answer 63

Make yourself clear I want this work finished by this afternoon. Do I make myself clear?

Question 64

Phrase recently changed in order to appear more modern and different than before их новый стадион за 20 миллионов фунтов стерлингов

Answer 64

new-look their £20 million new-look stadium

Question 65

Phrase covering someone or something in addition to something else in control of what is happening very close to someone or something - Его велосипед упал на него сверху. - Помимо всех его финансовых проблем, его жена оставила его.

Answer 65

on the top (of) His bike fell on top of him. On top of all his financial problems, his wife left him.

Question 66

Phrase 1. the benefits of widely differing situations, enjoyed at the same time. 2. the advantages of two different situations and none of the disadvantages У меня есть лучшее из обоих миров - прекрасная семья и отличная работа.

Answer 66

The best of both worlds I have the best of both worlds—a wonderful family and a great job.

Question 67

Phrase To be guiltless or have no feelings of guilt or remorse over something. To feel free from blame, obligation, or a similar burden because one is guiltless (or so believes). не смей обвинять меня в этом, у меня чистая совесть!

Answer 67

Have a clear conscience Don't you dare accuse me of causing this, I have a clear conscience!

Question 68

Idiom relating to a way of life and thinking that stresses awareness of your spirit Они являются типами .... - в йогу и строгое вегетарианство.

Answer 68

New age They are New Age types – into yoga and strict vegetarianism.

Question 69

Phrase 1. from the knowledge you have in your memory 2. immediately and without thinking very much From the knowledge i have in my memory , я бы сказал, что у нас около 200 членов.

Answer 69

off the top of your head Off the top of my head, I’d say we have about 200 members.

Question 70

Phrase 1. if an emotion or feeling gets the better of you, it is too strong for you to control and it makes you do something that you did not intend to do 2. to defeat someone in a game, argument etc - гнев одолел его снова, и он начал атаковать рефери. - Джокович наконец одолел Мюррей в упорной игре.

Answer 70

get the better of anger got the better of him once again, and he started to attack the referee. Djokovic finally got the better of Murray in a hard-fought match.

Question 71

Phrase not confused Я полностью осознаю, что произошло в тот день.

Answer 71

Clear in your mind (about something) I’m completely clear in my mind about what happened that day.

Question 72

Phrase friendly, kind, or polite Было приятно с вашей стороны помочь.

Answer 72

Nice of somebody (to do) It was nice of you to help.

Question 73

Phrase extremely happy — Она ликовала по поводу предстоящего события

Answer 73

On top of the world She was on top of the world about the forthcoming event

Question 74

Phrase лучше бы, следовало бы — Тебе лучше оставить все как есть — Мы предпочитаем не брать его денег.

Answer 74

had better You had better leave it as it is We had better not take his money.

Question 75

Idiom ``` perfectly clear (or sound) ясно, отчётливо ``` — Я совершенно отчетливо видел линию горизонта...

Answer 75

Clear as a bell I could see the line of the horizon before me, as clear as a bell...

Question 76

Phrase to improve as a result of something Их производительность будет все лучше в случае немного дополнительной практики. — Тебе не мешало бы помыться

Answer 76

All the better for Their performance will be all the better for a little extra practice. You'd be all the better for a wash

Question 77

Phrase not at all easy to understand что на самом деле означает это утверждение, все еще неясно

Answer 77

clear as mud what the statement really means is still as clear as mud

Question 78

Phrase 1. Very something. Used to emphasize how nice something is because of the particular quality named after "and." 2. pleasingly Я люблю твой новый дом! Внутри красиво и ярко!

Answer 78

Nice and something Nice and warm / comfortable / clean I love your new house! It's nice and bright inside!

Question 79

Phrase и то хлеб used for saying that something is not exactly what you wanted or needed but is more useful than having nothing at all Это не совсем подходит, но это лучше, чем ничего.

Answer 79

Better than nothing It doesn’t quite fit, but it’s better than nothing.

Question 80

Phrase obvious and impossible to doubt Кажется, это явный случай дискриминации.

Answer 80

Clear case (of) It appears to be a clear case of discrimination.

Question 81

Phrase extremely pleasant or polite. девушка, с которой она говорила, была extremely pleasant

Answer 81

Nice as pie the girl she spoke to was as nice as pie

Question 82

Phrase said to tell someone that you hope they will succeed when they try again: Мне жаль слышать, что ты не сдал экзамен по вождению. Удачи в следующий раз!

Answer 82

Better luck next time I'm sorry to hear that you failed your driving test. Better luck next time!

Question 83

Phrase явное доказательство Есть явные доказательства провокационных действий со стороны руководства и полиции. Наши результаты испытаний не показывают четких указаний в любом направлении

Answer 83

Clear evidence / indication There is clear evidence of provocative actions by management and police. Our test results show no clear indication in either direction

Question 84

Phrase 1. If you say that someone would ... doing something, you are advising them to do it or expressing the opinion that it would benefit them to do it. 2, In a preferable position or situation. - О, дорогая, тебе лучше без него. - было бы лучше сесть на поезд, а не за рулем

Answer 84

Better off Oh, honey, you're better off without him. would be better off taking the train instead of driving

Question 85

Phrase подложить кому-либо свинью, сыграть с кем-либо злую шутку to treat someone very badly and unfairly Он не может простить ее за то, что она подложила ему свинью и завела роман со своим лучшим другом.

Answer 85

Do the dirty on He can't forgive her for doing the dirty on him and having an affair with his best friend

Question 86

Phrase An informal expression of praise for having done something well. (It can also be used sarcastically to mean the opposite.) Мэри: "Папа, я получила оценку А + на экзамене!" Билл: "Ты просто молодец, милый!"

Answer 86

Nice one Mary: "Dad, I got an A+ on my exam!" Bill: "Nice one, sweetie!"

Question 87

Idiom used when you are adding a new idea that you think is better than a good one already mentioned Приходите на выходные или, еще лучше, на целую неделю.

Answer 87

Better yet Come for a weekend or, better yet, come for a whole week.

Question 88

Phrase to do an unpleasant or dishonest job for someone so that they do not have to do it themselves Сам он никогда не увольнял сотрудников, но заставил кого-то сделать грязную работу.

Answer 88

Do somebody's dirty work He never sacked the staff himself, but got someone else to do his dirty work.

Question 89

Phrase to do physical work to do hard or dirty physical work – usually used in questions or negative statements Она никогда не пачкает руки, помогая по дому.

Answer 89

Get your hands dirty She’d never get her hands dirty helping out around the house.

Question 90

Phrase 1. If you do something ........ , you accept the bad results of the action as well as the good ones 2. whether the outcome is good or bad Во всяком случае, к лучшему или к худшему, я последовал ее совету.

Answer 90

For better or (for) worse Anyway, for better or for worse, I followed her advice.

Question 91

Phrase to look at someone in a way that shows that you are angry with them or do not like them Должно быть, я сделал что-то действительно оскорбительное, потому что Майк постоянно смотрит на меня грязно.

Answer 91

Give somebody a dirty look I must have done something really offensive because Mike keeps giving me dirty looks.

Question 92

Phrase a person's wife, husband, or partner. — Мне нужно идти домой к жене

Answer 92

Better half I gotta go home to my better half

Question 93

Phrase ругательство; an offensive or indecent word. — Один пацан подошел к микрофону и проорал в него матерное слово

Answer 93

Dirty word Some kid got the mike and yelled a dirty word into it

Question 94

Phrase темные дела, грязные махинации dishonest ways of defeating or harming an opponent, especially in politics - Конкурсанты всегда обвиняют друг друга в грязных уловках.

Answer 94

Dirty tricks The competing candidates always accuse each other of dirty tricks.

Question 95

Noun картинная галерея, художественная галерея ее отец руководит художественной галереей в Нью-Йорке

Answer 95

Art gallery Her father runs an art gallery in New York City