Eng 01.12 Flashcards
something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen:
Passing a written test is a … for taking the advanced course.
Public support is a … for/to the success of this project.
Pre-requisite/prerequisite
Seem or be capable of independent opinion or action.
This shopping trolley has a mind of its own.
Have a mind of one’s own
Бить ключом
Well up
Be in the know of
Be well up on
do something very dramatic at the end of your career or your life which makes you famous.
Now that he has access to nuclear warheads, many worry that the erratic dictator may decide to go out in a blaze of glory
Go out in a blaze of glory
the quality in someone or something that makes him, her, or it attractive or interesting:
Spielberg’s movies have a wide …
a request to the public for money, information, or help:
They’re launching (= starting) an … to raise money for famine victims.
Spielberg’s movies have a wide appeal.
Appeal
Definitely
If we had a race, he’d win hands down.
Hands down
to get or obtain something:
From humble beginnings he went on to … great wealth.
I was wearing a newly/recently … jacket.
Acquire
Расширить границы
Expand the limits
To raise the standards of quality that are expected of or required for something
Поднять планку
Raise the bar
to separate things or people that are of high quality or ability from those that are not:
The first round of interviews really …
to separate the wheat from the chaff
an attempt to find and punish people whose opinions are unpopular and who are said to be a danger to society:
In America, Senator McCarthy led a … against people suspected of being communists.
a witch hunt
to not understand something correctly or what is important about it:
What you say is true, but you’ve … of my argument.
To miss the point
to think about something that happened in the past:
When I … I can see where we went wrong.
To look back
Get rid of a wish or emotion, especially a negative one, by allowing yourself to express it:
I had a good cry and …
Get sth out of your system
to behave in a silly way, or to treat someone or something in a careless way:
Stop … with those ornaments, you’ll break something!
I’m fed up with them … me … and cancelling our arrangements.
To muck sth/someone around/about
to avoid trouble:
He’s in a bad mood today - I’m just …
Keep your head down
the situation of being responsible for making difficult decisions that people, often employees, may not like:
The man in … has a lot of figures to think about.
The hot seat
to talk with someone in an informal and friendly way:
We sat in a bar most of the evening just …
Chew the fat
If you are on the right lines, you are doing something in a way that will bring good results:
Do you think … with this project?
To be on the right lines
1) broken or too old to use:
My bike’s …
2) very tired:
I’m … after work
To be knackered
an idea or plan that is impossible or very unlikely to happen:
Her plans are not realistic - they’ll never be more than a …
A pipe dream
To cause strong feelings of love or sympathy
To pull/tug at the heartstrings
Make sb agree with you
Win sb over
Make good progress
To be on a roll
Support sb
Root for sb
said in a clear and short way; expressing what needs to be said without unnecessary words:
Keep your letter … and to the point.
Succinct
1) causing or having a very sharp feeling of sadness:
The photograph awakens … memories of happier days.
2) to the point
3) pleasantly touching
poignant
To state the reasons why something should be done or should be the case
Your friend here has been … for why I should hire you.
make the case for
1) to shock someone in order to change their behaviour or way of thinking:
The charity used photos of starving children in an attempt to … the public conscience (= make people feel guilty and take action).
2) an unpleasant shock or surprise
3) to (cause something or someone to) move suddenly and violently:
The train stopped unexpectedly and we were … forwards.
jolt
making people feel excited and proud or ready to take action? inspiring to do sth:
We sang a last … chorus of the national anthem
rousing
to want something very much or hope to achieve something or be successful:
aspire to sth Most of his students aspired to a career in business.
aspire to do sth We aspire to become full-service providers to our clients.
to want something very much or hope to achieve something or be successful:
… to sth
Most of his students … to a career in business.
… to do sth
We … to become full-service providers to our clients.
aspire to sth/to do sth
подавать пример
set an example
to start to do or deal with something:
[ + -ing verb ] I have no idea how to … changing a tyre on a car.
to set about
разбить на
break down into
demanding a lot of effort, care, or attention:
an … training schedule
… standards
exacting
in addition
additionally
прирост
increment
praise and approval
accolades
to make an argument or bad situation worse:
add fuel to the fire
