February 2023 Flashcards
1
Q
to deflate
A
to take the air, energy or force out of smth (сдуть, обескуражить) Ex: My tyres deflated after I drove over some broken glass; to feel deflated
2
Q
bickering
A
arguing over smth unimportant (перебранка, грызня, спор) Ex: Stop bickering with your brother about the game.
3
Q
on edge
A
tense due to being nervous or worried (на грани, на взводе) Ex: China’s military keeps rivals on edge with baloon strategy; After that arguement, I was on edge all day.
