GE + Movie Club Flashcards
(162 cards)
1
Q
H__ is your weakness.
(= the fact of being too proud)
A
Hubris is your weakness.
In literature, a character with this quality ignores warnings and laws and this usually results in their downfall and death.
2
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If they had, they’d have no q__ about killing you, too.
(= сомнения, угрызения совести)
A
If they had, they’d have no qualms about killing you, too.
qualm
an uncomfortable feeling of doubt about whether you are doing the right thing; сомнение, угрызение совести
have no qualms about doing sth
3
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Might even bring my parents tomorrow to the __.
(= an afternoon performance of a play, etc.; an afternoon showing of a film)
A
Might even bring my parents tomorrow to the matinee.
/ˌmætnˈeɪ/
4
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Anyway, let’s g__ people __ about it.
(= make people talk)
A
Anyway, let’s get people talking about it.
The main goal of their campaign is to get people talking about the company.
5
Q
I don’t think you’ve been s____.
(= ignored, cold shouldered,
showed a lack of respect for somebody, especially by ignoring them when you meet)
A
I don’t think you’ve been snubbed.
6
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I mean, are you just gonna __ the __ __ and call it a day?
(= абсолютный минимум)
A
I mean, are you just gonna do the bare minimum and call it a day?
7
Q
Don’t b__ yourself __ a__ it.
(= blame)
A
Don’t beat yourself up about it.
informal
blame yourself too much for something
8
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Let’s __ __ you stand out.
(= you don’t want to give all the details, here also understatement)
A
Let’s just say you stand out.
used to say that you are not going to give someone all the details about something
‘So who did it?’ ‘Let’s just say it wasn’t anyone in this family.’
9
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How about we ___ the page __ this one, guys?
(= leave a difficult situation behind and move on to a new period in your life)
A
How about we turn the page on this one, guys?
10
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After months of hard work, our plans finally came to f___.
(= was realized or achieved after efforts or planning)
A
After months of hard work, our plans finally came to fruition.
come to fruition /fruˈɪʃn/
formal
11
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Instead of learning from his mistakes, he’s ___ing down.
(= continuing to do something in an even more determined way than before)
A
Instead of learning from his mistakes, he’s doubling down.
mainly US
agreed to double down on fundraising
to double down on investment
to double down on the creative content
Belarusian authorities doubled down on repressions.
12
Q
I want to encourage you to consider a philosophy of less is more, simplify to ___.
(= increase the size or effect of something)
A
I want to encourage you to consider a philosophy of less is more, simplify to amplify.
13
Q
Dale Carnegie’s masterpiece How to win friends and influence people has definitely ____ the test __ __.
(= to prove to be good, popular, etc. over a long period of time)
A
Dale Carnegie’s masterpiece How to win friends and influence people has definitely stood the test of time.
to stand the test of time
14
Q
Because we’re all __ __ you from the sidelines. (= supporting, болеем)
A
Because we’re all rooting for you from the sidelines.
root for support or encourage somebody in a sports competition or when they are in a difficult situation)
- informal
- AmE (BrE - support)
- usually used in the progressive tenses
15
Q
I’m sorry, is this… Are you serious or is this _____? (= a feeling of pleasure at the bad things that happen to other people, злорадство)
A
I’m sorry, is this… Are you serious or is this schadenfreude?
/ˈʃɑːdnfrɔɪdə/
16
Q
I couldn’t resist a touch of ___ when he was defeated so heavily in the election.
(= a feeling of pleasure at the bad things that happen to other people, злорадство)
A
I couldn’t resist a touch of schadenfreude when he was defeated so heavily in the election.
/ˈʃɑːdnfrɔɪdə/
17
Q
Well, when you project your fantasy onto someone, you only set __ up __ disappointment.
A
Well, when you project your fantasy onto someone, you only set yourself up for disappointment.
set yourself up for success / disappointment / a failure
18
Q
A piece of nostalgia that probably won’t even ___ the ___ of time. (= last or remain popular for a long time)
A
A piece of nostalgia that probably won’t even stand the test of time.
19
Q
If this thing is real, it’ll ___ the test of __.
(= last or remain popular for a long time)
A
If this thing is real, it’ll stand the test of time.
20
Q
What’s worse, stress tend to ___ the problem, causing people to double down on behaviours that make other people sceptical.
(= make sth stronger, more intense, or more notisable)
A
What’s worse, stress tend to amplify the problem, causing people to double down on behaviours that make other people sceptical.
21
Q
You gotta __ on the __ __ caution.
(= act in a way that minimizes risk or avoid potential problems)
A
You gotta err on the side of caution.
to err on the side of caution
22
Q
In our digital age, it takes less time for new words and phrases to get tr____ than it did in the past.
(= become popular or gain support)
A
In our digital age, it takes less time for new words and phrases to get traction than it did in the past.
get / gain traction - gain support, attention, or progress in achieving a goal
23
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Musk responds to ___ over gesture at Trump rally.
There was immediate __ on social media.
(= a strong negative reaction by a large number of people)
A
Musk responds to backlash over gesture at Trump rally.
There was immediate backlash on social media.
24
Q
Elon Musk draws ___ for “Nazi-like” gesture during Trump’s inauguration speech.
(= a strong negative reaction)
/ɪˌnɔːɡjəˈreɪʃn/
A
Elon Musk draws backlash for “Nazi-like” gesture during Trump’s inauguration speech.
25
Graduating from Yale Law School is __ __ feat in usual times. But you did it during some of the most challenging years in living memory.
(= to be a great achievement)
Graduating from Yale Law School is **no mean feat** in usual times. But you did it during some of the most challenging years in living memory.
Getting the job finished in under a week was **no mean feat**.
26
But I picked design, because I believe it's one of the most powerful tools at __ d__ to improve our quality of life.
(= **в нашем распоряжении;
available for use as you prefer**)
But I picked design, because I believe it's one of the most powerful tools **at our disposal** to improve our quality of life.
**at your/somebody’s disposal**
available for use as you prefer/somebody prefers
He will have a car **at his disposal** for the whole month.
Well, **I'm at your disposal** (= I am ready to help you in any way I can).
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I'm at __ d__!
(= **I am ready to help you in any way I can; я в твоем распоряжении**)
**I'm at your disposal!**
28
I'm at ___ d______Lieutenant!
(= I am ready to help you in any way I can; я в вашем распоряжении).
**I'm at your disposal, Lieutenant!**
29
Because it's c___.
(= **an offensive word for ideas, statements or beliefs that you think are silly or not true, nonsense**)
Because it's **crap**.
*offensive, slang*
30
Victor, you are so full of ___.
(= **an offensive word for ideas, statements or beliefs that you think are silly or not true, nonsense**)
Victor, you are **so full of crap**.
31
Oh, well, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to ___ on the op-ed page on the great questions.
(= to give your opinions about something in a way that shows that you think you are right; разглагольствовать, "вещать")
op-ed (сокр. от англ. opposite the editorial page — «напротив передовицы», часто перепутываемая с «мнением редакции» от англ. opinion-editorial)
Oh, well, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to **pontificate on** the op-ed page on the great questions.
pontificate **on/about** /pɒnˈtɪfɪkeɪt/ /pɑːnˈtɪfɪkeɪt/
*disapproving*
32
So I ask you again, in the __ __ way, to please put out the cigars, okay?
(= **no offence, when you want to offer criticism in a polite and kind manner**)
So I ask you again, **in the nicest possible way**, to please put out the cigars, okay?
Hey man, in the nicest way possible/no offense, um, your breath kind of stinks.
33
There's something odd about him, but I can't quite __ my f__ on it.
(= **to (not) be able to identify what is wrong or different about a particular situation**)
There's something odd about him, but **I can't quite put my finger on it**.
34
Look, Dave, I can't put __ __ __ it, but I sense something strange about him.
(= **to (not) be able to identify what is wrong or different about a particular situation**)
Look, Dave, I can't **put my finger on it**, but I sense something strange about him.
35
36
It was just so __.
(= slarvig)
It was just so **sloppy**.
**sloppy** that shows a lack of care, thought or effort
sloppy thinking
Your work is sloppy.
a sloppy worker
37
Look, I'm your best friend, all right, and I'll always have your back, but **there's __ so __ I can do** when you show up in a dress.
Look, I'm your best friend, all right, and I'll always have your back, but **there's only so much I can do** when you show up in a dress.
38
When you realize there are __ so __ things you can teach a child.
(= **few things, used to say that there are limits to something**)
When you realize **there are only so many things** you can teach a child.
39
Not to __-__ you, but my gallery showing was last night, and I sold my entire collection of photos.
(= обойти, «переплюнуть», )
Not to **one-up** you, but my gallery showing was last night, and I sold my entire collection of photos.
**to one-up**
to get an advantage over someone by doing something better, more extreme, etc. than them, or by saying that you did or will do something like this:
40
Yeah, well you weren't exactly __ about your engagement with Kevin.
(= **willing to give information about something**)
Yeah, well **you weren't exactly forthcoming about** your engagement with Kevin.
/ˌfɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/
41
She's never very ___ about her plans.
He was more ___ about his past than they expected.
(= **willing to give information about something**)
She's never very **forthcoming about her plans**.
Она не много рассказывает о своём прошлом.
He was more **forthcoming about his past** than they expected.
Он говорил о своём прошлом более откровенно, чем они ожидали.
42
I was trying to find a __ so we wouldn't have to close.
(= alternative solution to a problem)
I was trying **to find a workaround** so we wouldn't have to close.
43
Point taken. Let's see if we can find a __.
I don't have the right tool, but I think I have a __.
(= alternative solution to a problem)
Point taken. Let's see if we can **find a workaround**.
I don't have the right tool, but I think I have a **workaround**.
44
I didn't want to __ __ anybody's __ by talking to him, but they welcomed it.
Be careful when suggesting changes —you don’t want to __ __ any __.
(= **upset someone, esp. by getting involved in something that is that person’s responsibility**)
I didn't want to **step on** anybody's **toes** by talking to him, but they welcomed it.
Be careful when suggesting changes—you don’t want to **step on anyone’s toes.**
45
I don't want to s__ __ your t__, but you're talking about rehauling the largest industry in the country.
(= **offend or annoy somebody, especially by getting involved in something that is their responsibility;
не хочу лезть в твои дела**)
I don't want to **step on your toes**, but you're talking about rehauling the largest industry in the country.
it's an unsolicited and unwelcome intrusion on that person's responsibility.
🇬🇧 **tread on your toes**
46
We used to share everything with each other, but now it feels like __ __ __ __ anymore. We barely talk these days.
(= **это уже не так**)
We used to share everything with each other, but now it feels like **that’s not the case anymore**. We barely talk these days.
47
I know that's __ the __ here.
(= **not true**)
I know **that's not the case** here.
48
__ isn't everything.
(= бежевый)
Beige isn't everything.
/beɪʒ/
49
We represent the workers in all magical industries, both evil and b__.
(= not causing damage or harm)
We represent the workers in all magical industries, both evil and **benign**.
benign /bɪˈnaɪn/
not causing damage or harm; pleasant and kind
50
... is a very b__ and bewildering thing for me, because I've never felt that before.
(= загадочный, необъяснимый)
... is a very **baffling** and bewildering thing for me, because I've never felt that before.
/ˈbæflɪŋ/ **(to** somebody) causing you to feel completely confused and unable to understand
baffling and mind-blowing
baffling and mystirious
51
After the accident, she was constantly __ __ while driving.
(= tense, nervous)
After the accident, **she was constantly on edge** while driving.
52
Everyone here is on __, and Hugh, of course, has been beating himself up, but...
(= **tense, nervous**)
Everyone here is **on edge**, and Hugh, of course, has been beating himself up, but...
53
How did Matty attempt to __ __ in a witness’s statement?
He always __s __ in my ideas, looking for any mistakes or weak points.
(= find flaws, weaknesses, or inconsistencies in an argument, statement, or theory, often to challenge its credibility)
How did Matty attempt to **poke holes** in a witness’s statement?
He always **pokes holes in my ideas**, looking for any mistakes or weak points.
54
Financial problems can c__ t__ in a marriage.
Her constant criticism __s __ among her friends.
(= **create stress, conflict, or discomfort in a situation, relationship, or group**)
Financial problems can **cause tension** in a marriage.
Her constant criticism **causes tension** among her friends.
55
But that's what I found en__ about Ray.
(= **lovable, causing people to feel love**)
But that's what I found **endearing** about Ray.
56
Modesty is another one of his __ qualities.
(= lovable, causing people to feel love)
Modesty is another one of **his endearing qualities**.
BrE /ɪnˈdɪərɪŋ/
AmE /ɪnˈdɪrɪŋ/
57
But he's good for this type of role, self-__ and somewhat lacking in self-esteem.
(= modest, not wanting to attract attention to yourself or your abilities)
But he's good for this type of role, **self-effacing** and somewhat lacking in self-esteem.
/ˌself ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/
58
In the first weeks of his second term, President Donald Trump has wasted no time in f__ his m__
(= **showing his power or strength**)
In the first weeks of his second term, President Donald Trump has wasted no time in **flexing his (political) muscle**.
**flex your muscle(s)** = show your power or strength
59
I was a bit p__ at first at how oblivious you were.
(= annoyed)
I was a bit **peeved at** first at how oblivious you were.
peeved (about/at/by something)
60
My mental health is in __.
My reputation is in __.
Our hearts lie in __.
His shirt was in __.
(= **destroyed; ruined; torn in many places**)
My mental health is **in tatters**.
My reputation is **in tatters**.
Our hearts lie **in tatters**.
His shirt was **in tatters**.
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humblebrag
ложная скромность
62
classic books vs classical books
The terms "classic books" and "classical books" are often used interchangeably, but they can have different connotations depending on the context.
1. Classic Books: This term generally refers to literary works that have stood the test of time and are widely recognized for their artistic merit, cultural significance, or enduring themes. Classic books often explore universal human experiences and are frequently studied in schools and universities. Examples include "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen, "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville, and "1984" by George Orwell.
2. Classical Books: This term typically refers to works from ancient civilizations, particularly those of Greece and Rome, such as the writings of Homer, Virgil, and Plato. It can also refer to the study of classical literature as a field within the broader context of the humanities. In some contexts, "classical" can also relate to classical music or classical art, but when discussing literature, it usually pertains to ancient texts.
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All predators, from a giant polar bear to a __ little otter.
(= **tiny, very small**)
All predators, from a giant polar bear to a **teensy** little otter.
*informal*
teeny
teensy /ˈtiːnzi/
teeny-weeny /tiːni ˈwiːni/
teensy-weensy /ˌtiːnzi ˈwiːnzi/
64
I've had it up to here with this Indian __.
(= **behaviour or an idea that you think is silly and makes no sense or has no meaning; чепуха, ерунда**)
I've had it up to here with this Indian **malarkey**.
🇬🇧 /məˈlɑːki/
🇺🇸 /məˈlɑːrki/
*informal, disapproving*
65
You look very j__.
(= **nervous**)
You look very **jittery**.
66
I can't believe they **fell for** the whole damn thing, h__, __, and __.
(= **completely believed something that someone tells you that is not true**)
I can't believe they **fell for** the whole damn thing, **hook, line, and sinker**.
**fall for something hook, line and sinker**
used to **emphasize** that someone has been **completely deceived or tricked**
67
They’ll __ you __ your __ with loving words, obsessive attention, and constant contact.
She dreams of someone who will __ her __ her ___ like in the movies.
(= **charm or impress someone so much that they fall in love quickly; покорят, ошеломят**)
They’ll **sweep you off your feet** with loving words, obsessive attention, and constant contact.
She dreams of someone who will **sweep her on her feet** like in the movies.
68
I told my brother that his favorite celebrity was coming to town, and he __ for it h__, ___ and __ .
They designed the marketing campaign so well that customers __ h__, __ and __ for the hype.
(= **completely believe or fall for something, often in a naive or unquestioning way**)
I told my brother that his favorite celebrity was coming to town, and he **fell for it hook, line and sinker**.
They designed the marketing campaign so well that customers **fell hook, line and sinker for the hype**.
**fall for something hook, line and sinker**
69
I am the flight director, and I can __ the __ __ this one.
(= **stop or put an end to something, usually abruptly**)
I am the flight director, and I can **pull the plug on** this one.
70
He wasn’t putting in any effort, so I decided to __ __ __ on the relationship.
(= **stop or put an end to something, usually abruptly**)
He wasn’t putting in any effort, so I decided to **pull the plug on the relationship**.
71
She decided to __ dessert because she was already full.
We had to __ our vacation this year due to financial problems.
(= **give up or go without something; to not have or do something enjoyable; воздержаться, отменить**)
She decided to **forego** dessert /dɪˈzɜːt/ because she was already full.
We had to **forego** our vacation this year due to financial problems.
72
She decided to __ the practice of wearing the coronation robes in favor of something a little more modern.
(= **give up or go without something; to not have or do something enjoyable**)
She decided to **forego** the practice of wearing the coronation robes in favor of something a little more modern.
/fɔːˈɡəʊ/ /fɔːrˈɡəʊ/
(also **forgo**)
73
Jasmine, you are __ __ stupid.
(= **далеко не глупый**; used to mean the opposite of the stated quality)
Jasmine, you are **anything but** stupid.
74
He says he’s humble, but he’s __ __.
People think fraud is a victimless crime - it is __ __.
( = **это далеко не так; used to mean the opposite of the stated quality**)
He says he’s humble, but **he’s anything but**.
People think fraud is a victimless crime - **it is anything but**.
📍Jens says that he is good at organazing, but he's anything but.
75
I think I'm finally beginning to understand **what m**__ **you** __.
(= **understand what motivates you or how you think**)
I think I'm finally beginning to understand **what makes you tick**.
76
See what's inside him, **what m**__ **him** __.
(= **understand what motivates him or how he thinks**)
See what's inside him, **what makes him tick**.
77
There, you didn't have to be __ on a __.
(= **admire or idealize someone too much, often ignoring their flaws**)
There, you didn't have to be **put on a pedestal**.
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This place gives me the __.
(= **sudden feeling of disgust or discomfort that makes you lose attraction to someone**)
This place **gives me the ick**.
I **got the ick** when he started talking with his mouth full on our date.
The way he texts me ten times in a row **gives me the ick**.
79
It's a __ campaign, Charlie.
(= **an intentional, premeditated effort to undermine an individual's or group's reputation, credibility, and character; кампания по дискредитации**)
It's **a smear campaign**, Charlie.
/smɪə(r)/
/smɪr/
80
I mean, I am so __ __ w__.
(= **responsible for a quarrel, mistake, or offense)
I mean, I am so **in the wrong**.
81
You purposefully w__ information concerning a case under my investigation.
(= **refused to give something to somebody**)
You purposefully **withheld information** concerning a case under my investigation.
She was accused of **withholding information from the police**.
82
This situation is v__.
(= **unstable; likely to change suddenly; easily becoming dangerous**)
This situation is **volatile**.
UK /ˈvɒlətaɪl/
US /ˈvɑːlətl/
83
This place gives me the __.
(= **a sudden feeling that you dislike someone or something or are no longer attracted to someone because of something they do**)
This place **gives me the ick**.
*informal*
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Fortunately for everyone, I look great in a __ cut.
(= a hairstyle for women in which the hair is cut very short)
Fortunately for everyone, I look great in a pixie cut.
also **pixie crop** UK
85
She was over-sensitive, unreliable and v___.
(= **changing easily from one mood to another**)
She was over-sensitive, unreliable and **volatile**.
UK /ˈvɒlətaɪl/
US /ˈvɑːlətl/
*often disapproving*
volatile (of a person or their moods)
- a highly volatile personality
- a very volatile character
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She found lipstick on his shirts - the __ sign that he was having an affair.
( = **allowing a secret to become known**; явный, очевидный знак/признак)
She found lipstick on his shirts - the **telltale** sign that he was having an affair.
**telltale signs** of stress / depression / malnutrition / aging / a counterfeit bag / a knockoff
87
The lawyers are b__ down my __ because of an injunction they received about stolen property.
(= **closely watching or pressuring someone, making them feel uncomfortable**)
an injunction - судебный запрет, предписание
The lawyers are **breathing down my neck** because of an injunction they received about stolen property.
to breath one's neack
88
The deadline is coming up, and my manager keeps __ing __ my __.
I hate it when people __ __ my __ while I’m trying to work.
(= **closely watching or pressuring someone, making them feel uncomfortable**)
The deadline is coming up, and my manager **keeps breathing down my neck**.
I hate it when people are **breathing down my neck** while I’m trying to work.
89
I can’t stand working for a boss who __ everything I do.
(= **control every small detail of someone else’s work or life excessively**)
I can’t stand working for a boss who **micromanages** everything I do.
90
She was a __, totally bulldozed by my dad.
(= **someone who is easily influenced or controlled by others**)
She was a **pushover**, totally bulldozed by my dad.
91
He used to be a __ , but now he stands up for himself.
Don’t be such a __ - tell them what you really want.
(= **someone who is easily influenced or controlled by others**)
He used to be a **pushover**, but now he stands up for himself.
Don’t be such a **pushover** - tell them what you really want.
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but I wouldn't let anybody w__ all o__ me.
(= **take advantage of someone’s kindness or weakness**)
but I wouldn't let anybody **walk all over** me.
*informal*
**walk (all) over somebody**
treat somebody badly, without considering them or their needs
вытирать ноги, вить веревки
93
It's often equated with being a doormat, allowing others to w__ __ __ you.
If you don’t stand up for yourself, people will w__ __ __ you.
(= **take advantage of someone’s kindness or weakness**)
It's often equated with being a doormat, allowing others to **walk all over** you.
If you don’t stand up for yourself, people will **walk all over** you.
**walk (all) over somebody**
treat somebody badly, without considering them or their needs
вытирать ноги, вить веревки
94
If you're ready to a__ __ the adventure, you can climb up via the waterfall.
He a__ed __ his workout routine to prepare for the marathon.
(= **to make something stronger, more extreme, or more exciting**)
If you're ready to **amp up the adventure**, you can climb up via the waterfall.
He **amped up** his workout routine to prepare for the marathon.
*informal*
to amp up productivity in the workplace
to amp up the pressure on their opponents
95
All that we need are people in p__ of __ to remember to be who they were when they were voted in.
( = **holding authority or influence in a specific area**)
All that we need are people **in positions of power** to remember to be who they were when they were voted in.
96
You called s__ d__ in the middle of dinner.
(= **exactly in a place or at a time**)
You called **smack dab** in the middle of dinner.
97
Share prices p__ to an all-time low.
(= **fell suddenly and quickly from a high level or position; plunged**)
Share prices **plummeted** to an all-time low.
plummet /ˈplʌmɪt/
**the spirit / the morale / the jet / the stock price** can **plummet**
98
More and more health care workers are reporting feeling overworked and __.
(= **involved in more work or activities, or spending more money, than you can manage without problems**)
More and more health care workers are reporting feeling overworked and **overextended**.
99
She felt __ at work, juggling too many projects at once.
The company became __ financially after taking on too many risky investments.
(= **involved in more work or activities, or spending more money, than you can manage without problems**)
She **felt overextended** at work, juggling too many projects at once.
The company became **overextended financially** after taking on too many risky investments.
100
A little kindness can **go** _ _ _ in building strong relationships.
(= **have a significant positive effect or impact**)
A little kindness can **go a long way in** building strong relationships.
also: go some way
101
And Mr. McGill, who is very loud and f__.
(= **different, confident and exciting in a way that attracts attention**)
And Mr. McGill, who is very loud and **flamboyant**.
also about **style and clothes** (brightly coloured and likely to attract attention)
**flamboyant clothes/designs**
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The author’s words were r__ with readers who had faced similar struggles.
The speech was r__, leaving the audience deeply moved.
(= **impactful, meaningful, or emotionally striking**)
The author’s words were **resonant with** readers who had faced similar struggles.
The speech was **resonant**, leaving the audience deeply moved.
/ˈrezənənt/
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Could you slow down? I’m struggling to __ what you’re saying.
I couldn’t __the movie’s plot -- it was too complicated.
(= **understand something, especially instructions or a story**)
Could you slow down? I’m struggling to **follow what you’re saying**.
I couldn’t **follow the movie’s plot** -- it was too complicated.
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I prefer __ snacks like chips over sweet ones.
(= **salty or spicy rather than sweet**)
I prefer **savoury** snacks like chips over sweet ones.
/ˈseɪvəri/
Am savory
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You hit the __ on the __, Mr. Gustav.
(= **to be exactly right about something; попал в точку**)
You **hit the nail on the head**, Mr. Gustav.
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Your speech summarized the problem brilliantly. You really __ the nail __ the __ there.
(= **to be exactly right about something; попал в точку**)
Your speech summarized the problem brilliantly. You really **hit the nail on the head** there.
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[pronunciation]
schmaltzy
/ˈʃmɔːltsi/
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Christmas fiction ought to be nurturing, uplifting and, yes, a little __.
(= **overly sentimental or emotional, sometimes in a way that seems insincere or excessive**)
Christmas fiction ought to be nurturing, uplifting and, yes, a little **schmaltzy**.
*imformal, disappointing*
UK /ˈʃmɒlt.si/ US /ˈʃmɑːlt.si/
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The movie's ending was so __ that I could barely hold back tears.
I know it’s cheesy, but I love a good __ love song around the holidays.
(= **overly sentimental or emotional, sometimes in a way that seems insincere or excessive**)
The movie's ending was so **schmaltzy** that I could barely hold back tears.
I know it’s cheesy, but I love a good **schmaltzy** love song around the holidays.
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They screwed things up __ __.
Они крупно напортачили. / Они серьёзно наломали дров.
(= **on a large scale; to a great extent**)
They screwed things up **big time**.
**big time** adverb
*informal*
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It is likely to backfire __ __.
"How was the interview?" "Terrible, I messed up __ __."
(= **a great degree or extent; significantly**)
It is likely to **backfire big time**.
"How was the interview?" "Terrible, I **messed up big time**."
Winning the lottery changed his life big time.
**big time** adverb
*informal*
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mimosa
/mɪˈməʊzə/, /mɪˈməʊsə/
/mɪˈməʊzə/, /mɪˈməʊsə/
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awake vs awaken
**awake** - adj.
He was wide awake.
**awaken** - verb
She usually awakens several times during the night. (= **она обычно просыпается…**)
A loud noise awakened her.
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weary vs wary
**weary**
/ˈwɪəri/, /ˈwɪri/
very tired, exhausted
**wary**
/ˈweəri/, /ˈweri/
cautious
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shake things up a bit
116
Long time no __
**Long time no see**
an English expression used as an *informal* greeting by people who have not seen each other for an extended period of time.
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[pronunciation]
data analyst
/ˈdeɪ.tə ˈæn.ə.lɪst/
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rant, vent, get off my back
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Assisted dying can take two forms: __ or assisted suicide. Broadly, __ describes the situation where the person who is asking for assistance to die has someone else take the action that leads to their unnatural death (like injecting a lethal drug), and assisted suicide is when the person is prescribed drugs that they must take themselves in order to die.
(= ** mercy killing**)
lethal /ˈliːθl/ deadly, fatal
Assisted dying can take two forms: **euthanasia** or assisted suicide. Broadly, **euthanasia** describes the situation where the person who is asking for assistance to die has someone else take the action that leads to their unnatural death (like injecting a lethal drug), and assisted suicide is when the person is prescribed drugs that they must take themselves in order to die.
/ˌjuːθəˈneɪziə/
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prove
proven
prove my self
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Many companies use b__ like ‘mindfulness’ to attract customers.
(= **popular or trendy word or phrase often used in media or discussions**)
Many companies use **buzzwords** like ‘mindfulness’ to attract customers.
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I m__ the situation.
(= **understood incorrectly, misinterpreted**)
I **misconstrued** the situation.
/ˌmɪskənˈstruː/
*formal*
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It’s easy to __ shyness **as** unfriendliness.
(= **understand incorrectly, misinterpret**)
It’s easy to **misconstrue** shyness **as** unfriendliness.
/ˌmɪskənˈstruː/
*formal*
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As a parent, sometimes you just have to **do __ e__ l__**, managing your kids' feelings while balancing your own.
(= **put in effort to manage emotions, relationships, or conflicts, often without recognition**)
As a parent, sometimes you just have to **do the emotional labour**, managing your kids' feelings while balancing your own.
125
Therapy speak, previously reserved for the therapy room, has __ __ our everyday lives.
(= **просочился, slowly spread into something or become part of it**)
Therapy speak, previously reserved for the therapy room, has **seeped into** our everyday lives.
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But **at the __ __**, you need to believe in yourself.
(= **как минимум, по крайней мере, emphasizes the minimum level or amount needed**)
But **at the very least**, you need to believe in yourself.
You should apologize, **at the very least**.
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act in alignment with...
act in alignment with...
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It’s important to be able to set boundaries and advocate for yourself.
129
In 2019, for instance, a relationship coach’s Twitter thread offering a template for telling friends in need of support that you’re “at capacity” at the moment drew criticism for equating friendship to emotional labor.
130
This is obviously a k__-__ reaction to what you've been through the last few days.
(= **produced in reaction to sth, without any serious thought; спонтанная, импульсивная реакция**)
This is obviously a **knee-jerk reaction** to what you've been through the last few days.
*disapproving*
*only before nouns*
a knee-jerk reaction / decision / response
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Mankind is destroying the planet, all in the __ of progress.
(= **because people want progress**)
Mankind is destroying the planet, all **in the name of progress**.
in the name of self-care
(под лозунгом)
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Sales assistants are often **on the __ end** of verbal abuse from customers.
(= **in the position of having something bad or unpleasant directed at one**)
Sales assistants are often **on the receiving end of** verbal abuse from customers.
If you **are at/on the receiving end of** something unpleasant that someone does, you suffer because of it.
133
It's not often that I find myself __ the r__ __ of such insults.
(= **in the position of having something bad or unpleasant directed at one**)
It's not often that I find myself **on the receiving end of** such insults.
134
Libi tends to say, "it's my __ or the __".
(= **used for saying that someone will only accept their own way of doing something*')
Libi tends to say, "**it's my way or the highway**".
People say he is unbending, that it's his way or the highway.
135
ADHD stands for __ __ __ disorder. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the moment without thought).
ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the moment without thought).
136
__ __ __ (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted, intrusive thoughts and fears known as obsessions. These obsessions lead you to do repetitive behaviors, also called compulsions.
Obsessive-compulsive di**s**order (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted, intrusive thoughts and fears known as obsessions. These obsessions lead you to do repetitive behaviors, also called compulsions.
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She's unh__ and unstable.
(= **emotionally unstable or mentally disturbed**)
She's **unhinged** and unstable.
также *разболтанный, снятый с петель*
The door was unhinged after the storm.
138
We know that a lot of kids already fall by the __ with maths as it's taught in schools.
(= **fail to finish an activity**)
We know that a lot of kids already **fall by the wayside** with maths as it's taught in schools.
139
Some books and movies **fall** __ the __ while others stand the test of time.
(= **be forgotten, ignored, or fail because attention or effort was not maintained; отходят на второй план**)
Some books and movies **fall by the wayside** while others stand the test of time.
140
Many New Year’s resolutions f__ by __ __ by February.
(= **be forgotten, ignored, or fail because attention or effort was not maintained**)
Many New Year’s resolutions **fall by the wayside** by February.
141
If you don't put in a lot of effort into a relationship, it is bound to f__ __ __ w__.
(= **be forgotten, ignored, or fail because attention or effort was not maintained; сойти на нет**)
If you don't put in a lot of effort into a relationship, it is bound to **fall by the wayside**.
142
The majority of friendships are due to proximity or convenience, and when you move on to another chapter in life, those friendships will __ __.
(= **slowly disappear, weaken, or become less noticeable over time**)
The majority of friendships are due to proximity or convenience, and when you move on to another chapter in life, those friendships will **fade away**.
143
Her excitement about the new job f__ __ after a few months.
(= **slowly disappeared, weakened, or became less noticeable over time**)
Her excitement about the new job **faded away** after a few months.
144
Childhood memories often f__ __ with time.
(= **slowly disappear, weaken, or become less noticeable over time**)
Childhood memories often **fade away** with time.
145
Healthy relationships need __ __ __. If I'm always giving, I walk away.
(= **balance of mutual effort, compromise, and exchange in a relationship**)
Healthy relationships need **give and take**. If I'm always giving, I walk away.
It was all about him -- there was no **give and take**, so I left.
There has to be some **give and take** in a marriage.
146
When a friendship has __ __ __ it's best to find it in yourself to have a heart-to-heart and say a proper goodbye.
(= **reach a natural end or stop being useful or meaningful**)
When a friendship has **run its course** it's best to find it in yourself to have a heart-to-heart and say a proper goodbye.
147
Sometimes a job just r__ __ c__, and it's time to move on.
(= **reaches a natural end or stops being useful or meaningful**)
~The show was great at first, but by season five, it had clearly _____ ____ _______.
Sometimes a job just **run its course**, and it's time to move on.
148
The show was great at first, but by season five, it had clearly r__ __ c__.
(= **reaches a natural end or stops being useful or meaningful, сошло на нет**)
The show was great at first, but by season five, it had clearly **run its course**.
149
I don’t want a ________relationship; I want one that feels real.
(= **focused on getting something in return, rather than genuine connection or care**)
I don’t want a **transactional** relationship; I want one that feels real.
Many friendships are becoming more **transactional**, with people seeing each other less as true connections and more as resources.
150
Networking can often feel very t__ instead of human.
(= **focused on getting something in return, rather than genuine connection or care**)
Networking can often feel very **transactional** instead of human.
/trænˈzækʃənl/
151
We b__ __ our shared enthusiasm for jogging.
(= **formed a connection with someone because of a shared interest or experience**)
We **bonded over our shared enthusiasm for** jogging.
Teachers often **bond over** shared stories from their classrooms.
152
Friendship loyalty is overrated, you don't have to be _____ ____ _____.
(= **someone who is extremely loyal and will support you no matter what**)
Friendship loyalty is overrated, you don't have to be **ride or die**.
153
She’s my __ __ __ -- we’ve been through everything together.
(= **someone who is extremely loyal and will support you no matter what**)
She’s my **ride or die** -- we’ve been through everything together.
a ride or die colleague / partner / friend
154
That would do a __ to you and your children.
(= **harm someone or something by giving a false or unfair impression**)
That would **do a disservice** to you and your children.
do a great/huge disservice
155
The media has **done** everyone **a huge** __ in showing us what friendships 'should' look like when, in reality, they are so drastically different in many ways.
(= **harm someone or something by giving a false or unfair impression**)
The media has **done everyone a huge disservice** in showing us what friendships 'should' look like when, in reality, they are so drastically different in many ways.
156
The movie __ a d__ to real survivors by making it all about romance.
(= **harmed someone or something by giving a false or unfair impression**)
The movie **did a disservice** to real survivors by making it all about romance.
157
When things became toxic, I had to __ __.
(= **left a situation or relationship, especially when it’s no longer good for you**)
When things became toxic, I had to **walk away**.
Sometimes **walking away** is the strongest thing you can do.
158
The decision __ a r__ among his family.
(= **created a break or division in a relationship**)
The decision **caused a rift** among his family.
to cause a rift
159
Politics __ a r__ between two lifelong friends and they didn't speak to each other for years.
(= **created a break or division in a relationship**)
Politics **caused a rift** between two lifelong friends and they didn't speak to each other for years.
160
People often __ their __ __when things go wrong.
(= **reveal what someone is really like, especially their negative traits**)
People often **show their true colours** when things go wrong.
161
He seemed nice at first, but he __ his __ __ during the argument.
(= **reveal what someone is really like, especially their negative traits**)
He seemed nice at first, but he **showed his true colours** during the argument.
162
Huge power cut causes chaos in Spain and Portugal as Madrid mayor warns people to stay __.
(= **not move or go anywhere; оставаться на месте**)
Huge power cut causes chaos in Spain and Portugal as Madrid mayor warns people to **stay put**.
During the storm, we had to **stay put**.
