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a blessing in disguise (idiom)

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Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but eventually results in something good.

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Russian Translation
Good fortune in misfortune, silver lining
Не было бы счастья, да несчастье помогло, Нет худа без добра, Скрытое благо

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a change of heart (n)

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A change in someone’s opinion or feeling about something

Reversal, shift, about-face

Перемена мнения, Изменение отношения, Душевный перелом

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appetite (n)

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A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Hunger, craving, yearning

Аппетит, Желание, Склонность

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As if! (idiom)

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Used to express disbelief or strong disagreement.

No way!, Not likely!, Yeah right!

Как бы не так!, Ещё чего!, Да ну!

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ask (somebody) out (idiom)

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To invite someone to go on a date.

Invite on a date, woo, court

Пригласить на свидание

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back off (idiom)

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To move away from someone or something, especially when you are threatening them. to stop threatening, criticizing or annoying somebody

Withdraw, retreat, desist, leave alone

Отступить, Отойти, Оставить в покое, Уйти в сторону

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beaming (adj)

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Radiating joy or pleasure; smiling brightly.

Radiant, glowing, joyful

Сияющий, Лучезарный, Радостный

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born loser (idiom)

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Someone who is consistently unsuccessful or unlucky.
Hard-luck case, underdog, doomed
Неудачник, Лузер, Рождённый проигрывать

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break off (v)

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To end a relationship or engagement; to stop something suddenly.

Terminate, discontinue, sever

Прекратить, Разорвать, Обрывать

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bring it on (v)

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An expression of challenge or defiance; to invite a confrontation.

Challenge me, Dare me, Let’s go
Давай!, Вперёд!, Начинай!

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broad (adj)

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Wide in extent or scope; general. (Also, can be an offensive slang for “woman”)
Wide, extensive, sweeping, general
Широкий, Обширный, Общий

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call off (v)

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To cancel a planned event or activity.

Cancel, abandon, abort

Отменить, Аннулировать

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capitalism (n)

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An economic system in which private individuals or businesses own capital goods; the production of goods and services is based on supply and demand in the general market.

Free market, private enterprise, laissez-faire economics

Капитализм

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carry on (v)

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To continue doing something.

Continue, proceed, persevere, persist

Продолжать, Заниматься, Не прекращать

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catch on (v)

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To become popular.

become popular

Понимать, Сообразить, Уловить, Стать популярным

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chatter (n)

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Rapid and continuous talk about unimportant matters.

Gossip, babble, prattle

Болтовня, Трескотня, Лёгкий разговор

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cheer (somebody) on (v)

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To encourage someone by shouting words of support.

Encourage, support, root for, applaud

Подбадривать, Поддерживать, Болеть за кого-либо

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come out with (v)

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To say something unexpectedly.
Utter, announce, reveal
Выдавать, Сказать неожиданно, Выложить

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consciously (adv)

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In a deliberate or intentional way.
Deliberately, intentionally, knowingly
Сознательно, Осознанно, Преднамеренно

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conservatory (n)

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A room with a glass roof and walls, attached to a house and used as a greenhouse or sunroom. A school for music or drama.

Greenhouse, sunroom, music academy
Оранжерея, Зимний сад, Консерватория

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cordon off (v)

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To prevent access to an area by surrounding it with a barrier

Enclose, isolate, barricade

Оцепить, Изолировать, Перекрыть

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crack on (v, coll)

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To proceed or continue, especially at a faster pace. (British English slang)

to work hard at something so that you finish it quickly; to pass or continue quickly

Hustle, hurry up, get a move on

Поторапливаться, Шевелись, Двигаться быстрее (брит.)

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critical (adj)

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Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments. Relating to the analysis of the merits and faults of a work of literature, music, or art. At a point of crisis.

Fault-finding, disparaging, crucial, vital

Критический, Важный, Судьбоносный

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crow’s feet (idiom)

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Small wrinkles around the outer corners of a person’s eyes, associated with aging.

Laugh lines, smile lines

Гусиные лапки

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dawn on (v)
Make you realize it for the first time. Occur to, register, sink in Осенить, Дойти до сознания, Прийти в голову
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deceptive (adj)
Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading. Misleading, false, delusive Обманчивый, Ложный, Лживый
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distract (v)
To prevent someone from giving their attention to something. Divert, sidetrack, disrupt Отвлекать, Сбивать с толку, Развлекать
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doom and gloom (idiom)
A feeling that a situation is very bad and is not likely to improve. bad news and unhappiness: Pessimism, despair, negativity Пессимизм, Безнадёжность, Упадничество
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drag on (v)
To continue for longer than is necessary or desirable. Prolong, linger, protract Тянуться, Затягиваться, Продолжаться долго
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dream on (v)
Used to tell someone that what they are hoping for is unlikely to happen. Keep dreaming, Fat chance, Wishful thinking Мечтай, Не надейся, Витай в облаках
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dump (n)
A worthless or unattractive place. A place where waste material is deposited. Landfill, junkyard, hovel, shack Свалка, Отстойник, Помойка
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dwell on (v)
To think or speak about something for a long time. Mull over, ruminate, linger on Зацикливаться, Размышлять долго, Углубляться
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easy come, easy go (idiom)
Said of something (especially money) that is easily obtained and quickly lost. Quickly earned, quickly spent, effortless gain and loss Легко пришло, легко ушло
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enormity (n)
The extreme scale or seriousness of something bad. Immensity, vastness, outrage, heinousness Чудовищность, Грандиозность (обычно в негативном смысле)
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fence off (v)
To separate an area with a fence. Enclose, surround, cordon Огородить, Обнести забором
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firm (n)
A business organization; a company. Company, enterprise, business Фирма, Компания, Предприятие
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get over (v)
To recover from an illness or upsetting experience. Recover, overcome, bounce back Пережить, Преодолеть, Выздороветь
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gloomy (adj)
Pessimistic or depressing. Depressing, dismal, bleak, pessimistic Мрачный, Угрюмый, Печальный
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go off (v)
to stop liking or being interested in someone or something:
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grimace (n)
An ugly, twisted expression on a person’s face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or disapproval. Scowl, frown, sneer Гримаса
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hang over (v)
To loom threateningly; to worry someone. To remain present or unresolved. Threaten, impend, loom, persist Нависать, Угрожать, Не решаться, Продолжать беспокоить
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hard on yourself (idiom)
To be unduly critical of oneself. Self-critical, self-reproachful, overly strict with yourself Строгий к себе, Самокритичный, Придирчивый к себе
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harshly (adv)
In a severe or unkind way. Severely, cruelly, brutally Жестоко, Сурово, Резко
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in the back of (somebody’s) mind (idiom)
Something that you are aware of but not actively thinking about. If you have a thought or idea at the back of your mind, you are always thinking about it. Subconsciously, lurking thought, underlying concern В глубине души, На подсознательном уровне
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incessantly (adv)
Without interruption; constantly. Constantly, continually, ceaselessly Беспрестанно, Непрерывно, Постоянно
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industrial action (n)
Measures taken by workers to protest against their employers, especially striking or working to rule. Strike, walkout, labor dispute Забастовка, Трудовые споры, Протест рабочих
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judge (v)
To form an opinion or conclusion about. Evaluate, assess, criticize Судить, Оценивать, Выносить приговор
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Keep your chin up! (idiom)
An expression of encouragement, telling someone to remain cheerful in a difficult situation. Stay positive!, Don’t give up!, Keep the faith! Выше нос!, Держись!, Не унывай!
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lay (somebody) off (v)
To terminate someone’s employment, usually temporarily. Dismiss, fire, sack, make redundant Уволить (по сокращению штата или временно)
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lighten up (v)
To become more cheerful or relaxed. Relax, cheer up, calm down Расслабиться, Взбодриться, Смягчиться
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log off (v)
To disconnect from a computer system or network. Sign out, disconnect, exit Выйти из системы, Отключиться
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mouth (n)
The opening in the lower part of the human face, surrounded by the lips, through which food is taken in and vocal sounds are emitted. To utter something in a clear but inaudible way. Lips, opening, speak silently, articulate without sound Рот, Губы
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muscle (n)
A band or bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement in or maintaining the position of parts of the body. Brawn, strength, power, sinew Мускул, Мышца, Сила
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nagging (adj)
Constantly annoying or complaining or fault finding Annoying, irritating, complaining Придирчивый, Ворчливый, Назойливый
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not the end of the world (idiom)
Used to minimize the importance of something that has gone wrong. Not a catastrophe, not a big deal, not so serious Не конец света, Не смертельно, Это не так уж и страшно
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nothing ventured, nothing gained (idiom)
You have to take risks to achieve something. No risk, no reward Кто не рискует, тот не пьет шампанского
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nuisance (n)
A person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance. Annoyance, pest, bother Неприятность, Досада, Помеха
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on the whole (idiom)
Generally; in most respects. Generally, mostly, largely В общем и целом, По большей части
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partition (something) off (v)
To divide an area into smaller sections. Divide, separate, section off Разделить, Разгородить, Отделить
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plaster (n)
A medical cast. Mortar, rendering, cast, bandage Штукатурка, Гипс
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precious (adj)
Of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly. Valuable, cherished, priceless Драгоценный, Ценный, Дорогой
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previous (adj)
Existing or occurring before in time or order. Prior, former, earlier Предыдущий, Прошлый, Ранее
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put off (v)
To postpone or delay something. To discourage or deter. Postpone, delay, deter, discourage Откладывать, Задерживать, Отбивать охоту
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(be) rained off (v)
(Of an outdoor event) to be cancelled because of rain. Cancelled due to rain Отменён из-за дождя
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savagely (adv)
In a fierce, violent, or uncontrolled manner. Fiercely, brutally, viciously Зверски, Яростно, Беспощадно
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scare (something/somebody) off (v)
To frighten someone or something away. Frighten away, repel, deter Отпугнуть, Прогнать, Запугать
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seal off (v)
To prevent people from entering or leaving an area. Close off, cordon off, isolate Запечатать, Оцепить, Изолировать
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see (somebody) off (v)
To go to an airport, station, etc., to say goodbye to someone who is starting a journey. Wave goodbye, bid farewell, escort Проводить (кого-либо)
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semi-detached (adj)
(Of a house) joined to another house on one side only. Duplex, adjoining, linked Полуотдельный, Смежный (дом)
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show off (v)
To behave in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration. Boast, brag, flaunt Хвастаться, Выпендриваться, Показывать себя
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signal (v)
To convey information or instructions by means of a gesture, light, sound, or mark. Indicate, gesture, communicate Сигнализировать, Подавать сигнал
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sing (somebody’s) praises (idiom)
To praise someone enthusiastically. Extol, laud, commend Синонимы и антонимы Источник: Oxford Languages verb 1. commend express approval of express admiration for applaud pay tribute to speak highly of eulogize compliment congratulate Восхвалять, Превозносить, Петь дифирамбы
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smirk (n)
A smug, conceited, or silly smile. Smug grin, sneer, simper Ухмылка, Самонадеянная улыбка
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sneak up (on) (v)
To approach someone or something quietly and stealthily. Creep up, stalk, approach secretly Подкрадываться
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startle (v)
To cause (a person or animal) to feel sudden shock or alarm. to surprise somebody suddenly in a way that slightly shocks or frightens them Surprise, frighten, alarm Вздрагивать, Пугать, Испугать
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submission (n)
The action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person. A document handed in to someone for evaluation. Compliance, obedience, delivery Подчинение, Представление, Подача
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subtly (adv)
In a manner that is so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe. Delicately, subtly, discreetly Тонко, Неуловимо, Искусно
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Those were the days! (idiom)
Used to express nostalgia for a past period that is remembered as being good. Golden era, old times, past glory Вот были времена!, Эх, было времечко!
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turn into (v)
To change or develop into something different. Transform, become, convert Превратиться, Стать
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turn out (v)
To prove to be the case. To be discovered, or to happen, in the end. Result, prove, transpire Оказаться, Выясниться, Случиться
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untangle (v)
To separate pieces of string, hair, wire, etc. that have become twisted or have knots in them Disentangle, unravel, sort out Распутать, Разобраться, Устранить путаницу
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verging (adv)
Approaching or bordering on; being on the point of. Approaching, bordering, nearing На грани, Близкий к
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wear off (v)
To gradually disappear or diminish. Fade, diminish, disappear Сходить на нет, Ослабевать, Проходить

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