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Что означает идиома ‘бить баклуши’?
To idle or waste time.
Какой перевод идиомы ‘пускать пыль в глаза’?
To deceive or mislead someone.
Какой смысл имеет выражение ‘душа в душу’?
To live in harmony or be very close to each other.
Правда ли, что ‘на коне’ означает быть успешным?
True.
Заполните пропуск: ‘как две капли воды’ означает …
to be very similar.
Какой перевод идиомы ‘сесть на шею’?
To take advantage of someone.
Что означает ‘медвежья услуга’?
A harmful or counterproductive service.
Идиома ‘деньги на ветер’ означает …
money wasted or spent in vain.
Какой перевод ‘рыба гниет с головы’?
The fish rots from the head (leadership issues).
Правда ли, что ‘горы сворачивать’ означает выполнять даже самые трудные задачи?
True.
Что означает идиома ‘за двумя зайцами погонишься’?
If you chase two hares, you will catch neither.
Заполните пропуск: ‘собака на сене’ означает …
someone who prevents others from having something they do not need.
Какой перевод ‘прыгать выше головы’?
To attempt the impossible.
Что означает идиома ‘на сердце камень’?
To feel heavy-hearted or burdened.
Какой смысл имеет выражение ‘молоко на губах не обсохло’?
To be inexperienced or young.
Заполните пропуск: ‘передать привет от …’ означает …
to send regards from someone.
Какой перевод ‘свет в конце туннеля’?
Light at the end of the tunnel (hope in a difficult situation).
Что означает ‘не в своей тарелке’?
To feel out of place.
Правда ли, что ‘сгладить углы’ означает устранять конфликты?
True.
Какой смысл имеет идиома ‘сделать из мухи слона’?
To exaggerate a minor issue.
Что означает ‘вешать лапшу на уши’?
To deceive someone with nonsense.
Заполните пропуск: ‘вода камень точит’ означает …
persistence overcomes obstacles.
Какой перевод ‘ломать голову’?
To puzzle over something or think hard.
Правда ли, что ‘птичка на проводе’ означает быть в курсе событий?
True.
Что означает ‘пойти по головам’?
To climb the social ladder at others’ expense.
What does the Russian slang term ‘бро’ (bro) mean?
It means ‘bro’ or ‘brother’, used informally to address a male friend.
True or False: ‘Круто’ (kruto) means ‘cool’ in Russian slang.
True
Fill in the blank: The slang term ‘тачка’ (tachka) refers to a _____ in Russian.
car
What is the meaning of the slang word ‘чувак’ (chuvak)?
It means ‘dude’ or ‘guy’.
Multiple choice: What does ‘забей’ (zabei) mean?
Forget it.
What is the slang term for ‘money’ in Russian?
‘Бабки’ (babki).
True or False: ‘Лол’ (lol) is used in Russian slang in the same way as in English.
True
What does the term ‘пофиг’ (pofik) convey?
It means ‘I don’t care’ or ‘whatever’.
Fill in the blank: The slang ‘гуд’ (gud) is borrowed from English and means _____ in Russian.
good
What does ‘фигня’ (fignya) refer to in Russian slang?
It means ‘nonsense’ or ‘rubbish’.
Multiple choice: Which of the following means ‘to chill’ in Russian slang?
‘Зависать’ (zavisat).
What does ‘класс’ (klass) mean in Russian slang?
It means ‘class’ or ‘awesome’.
True or False: ‘Отстой’ (otstoy) means ‘lame’ or ‘bad’ in slang.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘Пацан’ (patsan) translates to _____ in English.
boy or guy
What does the slang ‘чётко’ (chyotko) mean?
It means ‘clearly’ or ‘precisely’.
Multiple choice: What does ‘бухать’ (bukhat) mean?
To drink alcohol.
What is the slang term for ‘party’ in Russian?
‘вечеринка’ (vecherinka).
True or False: ‘Супер’ (super) is used in Russian slang to mean ‘great’.
True
Fill in the blank: The expression ‘на коне’ (na kone) means _____ in Russian slang.
on top of things or doing well
What does ‘развод’ (razvod) refer to in slang?
It means ‘scam’ or ‘rip-off’.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is an informal term for ‘girl’?
‘Девка’ (devka).
What does the slang term ‘бегать’ (begat) imply?
It means ‘to run around’ or ‘to hang out’.
True or False: ‘Тема’ (tema) can mean ‘topic’ or ‘subject’ in Russian.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘Сосед’ (sosed) means _____ in English.
neighbor
What does ‘медленно’ (medlenno) mean in slang?
It means ‘slowly’ or ‘take it easy’.
What does the Russian slang term ‘бабки’ (babki) mean?
Money
True or False: ‘Тусовка’ (tusovka) refers to a gathering or party.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘Круто’ (kruto) can be translated to _____ in English.
Cool
What is the meaning of ‘зашквар’ (zashkvar)?
A disgrace or shameful situation
Which of the following means ‘to chill’ in Russian slang? A) ‘Отдохнуть’ B) ‘Зависать’ C) ‘Работать’
B) ‘Зависать’
What does ‘пофиг’ (pofik) express?
Indifference or not caring
True or False: ‘Лох’ (lokh) is a term used to describe a smart person.
False
What is the English equivalent of the slang term ‘чувак’ (chuvak)?
Dude
Fill in the blank: ‘Блин’ (blin) is a slang term often used to express _____ in Russian.
Frustration or annoyance
What does ‘жесть’ (zhest) mean in slang?
Something extreme or intense
Which slang term is used to refer to someone who is overly dramatic? A) ‘Драма’ B) ‘Капец’ C) ‘Мелодрама’
A) ‘Драма’
What does ‘тема’ (tema) refer to in a conversation?
A topic or subject
True or False: ‘Чоткий’ (chotkiy) means something is unclear or vague.
False
What is a common use of ‘накатить’ (nakatit)?
To drink alcohol, usually in a social setting
Fill in the blank: ‘Супер’ (super) is a slang term that means _____ in English.
Super or great
What does ‘беспредел’ (bespredel) refer to?
Lawlessness or chaos
Which of the following means ‘to mess up’ in Russian slang? A) ‘Проблема’ B) ‘Налаживать’ C) ‘Накрыть’
C) ‘Накрыть’
What is the meaning of ‘развод’ (razvod) in slang?
A scam or trick
True or False: ‘Классный’ (klassny) is used to describe something boring.
False
What does ‘прикол’ (prikol) mean?
A joke or funny situation
Fill in the blank: ‘Гони’ (goni) is a slang term that means _____ in English.
Hurry up or go
What is the English equivalent of ‘тупой’ (tupoy)?
Dumb
Which slang term means ‘to hang out’? A) ‘Зависать’ B) ‘Работать’ C) ‘Изучать’
A) ‘Зависать’
What does ‘фигня’ (fignya) refer to in slang?
Nonsense or something trivial
True or False: ‘Чисто’ (chisto) is used to describe something messy.
False
What does ‘отстой’ (otstoy) mean?
Something that is bad or of low quality
What is the meaning of the word ‘ubiquitous’?
‘Ubiquitous’ means being present everywhere at the same time.
True or False: The word ‘ephemeral’ refers to something that lasts for a long time.
False: ‘Ephemeral’ refers to something that lasts for a very short time.
Fill in the blank: The word ‘benevolent’ means _____ or kind.
‘Benevolent’ means generous or kind.
What is a synonym for ‘meticulous’?
‘Meticulous’ can be synonymous with ‘detailed’ or ‘careful’.
What does the word ‘cognizant’ mean?
‘Cognizant’ means being aware or having knowledge of something.
Multiple Choice: What does ‘gregarious’ mean? A) Shy B) Sociable C) Angry
B) Sociable
What is the antonym of ‘arduous’?
‘Arduous’ means difficult; its antonym is ‘easy’.
True or False: The term ‘loquacious’ describes someone who is quiet.
False: ‘Loquacious’ describes someone who is very talkative.
What does ‘quintessential’ mean?
‘Quintessential’ means representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Fill in the blank: To ‘delineate’ means to _____ or describe something in detail.
To ‘delineate’ means to outline or describe something in detail.
What is the meaning of ‘obfuscate’?
‘Obfuscate’ means to deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.
Multiple Choice: Which word means ‘to make amends’? A) Atone B) Disregard C) Ignore
A) Atone
What does the word ‘metaphor’ refer to?
‘Metaphor’ refers to a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things.
True or False: ‘Acrimonious’ describes a friendly and pleasant situation.
False: ‘Acrimonious’ describes a situation that is angry and bitter.
What is a synonym for ‘insipid’?
‘Insipid’ can be synonymous with ‘bland’ or ‘uninspired’.
Fill in the blank: ‘Sycophant’ refers to someone who _____ others to gain favor.
‘Sycophant’ refers to someone who flatters others to gain favor.
What does ‘pragmatic’ mean?
‘Pragmatic’ means dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
Multiple Choice: What does ‘nefarious’ mean? A) Evil B) Good C) Neutral
A) Evil
What is the antonym of ‘fortuitous’?
‘Fortuitous’ means happening by chance; its antonym is ‘intentional’.
True or False: The word ‘cacophony’ refers to a pleasant sound.
False: ‘Cacophony’ refers to a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
What does ‘tenacious’ mean?
‘Tenacious’ means holding fast or characterized by keeping a firm grip.
Fill in the blank: ‘Apathy’ means a lack of _____ or interest.
‘Apathy’ means a lack of emotion or interest.
What is a synonym for ‘epiphany’?
‘Epiphany’ can be synonymous with ‘realization’ or ‘insight’.
Multiple Choice: Which word means ‘to praise highly’? A) Denigrate B) Extol C) Dismiss
B) Extol
What does ‘paradox’ mean?
‘Paradox’ refers to a statement that contradicts itself but may nonetheless be true.
True or False: ‘Sanguine’ describes a pessimistic outlook.
False: ‘Sanguine’ describes a cheerful and optimistic outlook.
