Sex and the City 1.2 Flashcards
(43 cards)
Beauty is __.
(= быстротечна, lasting only a short time)
Beauty is fleeting.
usually before noun
synonym brief
a fleeting glimpse/smile
a fleeting moment of happiness
We paid a fleeting visit to Paris.
She’s known for being __, even if it hurts people’s feelings.
(= saying something in a very direct, straightforward, or harsh way, without trying to be polite or soften the impact)
She’s known for being blunt, even if it hurts people’s feelings.
The issue really b__ down __ the need for better communication.
(= is reduced to a simpler form; свелось к)
The issue really boils down to the need for better communication.
His __ ego made it hard for him to accept criticism.
(= a sensitive self-image)
His fragile ego made it hard for him to accept criticism.
/ˈiːɡəʊ/, /ˈeɡəʊ/
There are many factors __ p__ in this decision.
(= having an effect or influence in a situation)
There are many factors at play in this decision.
She tried to __ her achievements during the meeting.
(= make something seem less important or serious)
She tried to downplay her achievements during the meeting.
He tried to downplay the mistake.
The company downplayed the risks.
He tends to __ __ difficult topics instead of addressing them directly.
(= to avoid direct discussion, avoid dealing with a difficult subject, problem, or person)
He tends to tiptoe around difficult topics instead of addressing them directly.
/ˈtɪptəʊ/
informal
UK also tiptoe round
They had to tiptoe around the sensitive topic.
We can’t tiptoe around the issue forever.
She’s always tiptoeing her boss’s mood swings.
Stop tiptoing – just tell me the truth.
She always shows up when I need her. She’s best friend __.
(= person suitable for a role, подходящий человек, кандидат)
She always shows up when I need her. She’s best friend material.
She is considered management material.
He’s got stage presence and a killer voice — total star material.
He’s confident and level-headed — real leadership material.
Her plan to cut costs may __ if not carefully thought out.
(= have the opposite effect of what was intended)
Her plan to cut costs may backfire if not carefully thought out.
His plan to impress her completely backfired.
He became the __ for the team’s failure, even though it wasn’t his fault.
(= a person blamed for others’ problems, козел отпущения)
He became the scapegoat for the team’s failure, even though it wasn’t his fault.
/ˈskeɪpɡəʊt/
The project may __ __ if we don’t allocate enough resources.
(= to fail to meet expectations, не оправдать ожиданий)
to allocate /’æl.ə.keɪt/ resorces - выделить
The project may fall short if we don’t allocate enough resources.
He never felt he m__ up to his older brother.
(= be good enough or as good as someone/something else, соответствовать, быть равным)
He never felt he measured up to his older brother.
This candidate doesn’t measure up to the others.
She didn’t think she measured up to his standards.
After college, the __ pool seemed much smaller.
(= total number of people available to date)
After college, the dating pool seemed much smaller.
Moving to a small town really limits the dating pool.
He is quite __ when it comes to choosing a restaurant.
( = selective or choosy)
He is quite picky when it comes to choosing a restaurant.
Opportunities are __ in big cities.
(= existing in large quantities; more than enough
Opportunities are abundant in big cities.
The changes were s__ and affected many aspects of the organization.
(= extensive or wide-ranging)
The changes were sweeping and affected many aspects of the organization.
We need to __ __ the obvious solutions and consider new ideas.
(= to look past or consider alternatives)
We need to look beyond the obvious solutions and consider new ideas.
Judging someone by looks is a __ standard.
(= superficial or surface-level criterion for judging someone)
Judging someone by looks is a shallow standard.
Loyalty and honesty are my __ for any potential partner.
(= essential requirements that cannot be changed)
Loyalty and honesty are my non-negotiables for any potential partner.
/ˌnɒn nɪˈɡəʊʃiəbl/
Her non-negotiables include wanting kids and a stable career.
Some people tend to __ __ the latest trends without questioning them.
(= believe in an idea, plan, or explanation — especially when others are trying to convince you)
Some people tend to buy into the latest trends without questioning them.
informal
She had never bought into the idea that to be attractive you have to be thin.
She didn’t buy into the idea that success only comes from working 80 hours a week.
Speaking up for yourself is __.
(= giving someone confidence and control over their life)
Speaking up for yourself is empowering.
The book is empowering for young women.
Empowering others is part of good leadership.
These two colors __ each other beautifully.
(= to enhance or complete one another, дополнять)
These two colors complement each other beautifully.
🇬🇧 /ˈkɒmplɪment/
🇺🇸 /ˈkɑːmplɪment/
well / perfectly complement
She is a __ __ in the art world, known for her unique style.
(= a person or thing that is rare and valuable)
She is a rare gem in the art world, known for her unique style.
It was a __ misunderstanding that could have been avoided.
(= nothing more than; only)
It was a mere misunderstanding that could have been avoided.
