February 2023

Question 1

to deflate

Answer 1

to take the air, energy or force out of smth (сдуть, обескуражить) Ex: My tyres deflated after I drove over some broken glass; to feel deflated

Question 2

bickering

Answer 2

arguing over smth unimportant (перебранка, грызня, спор) Ex: Stop bickering with your brother about the game.

Question 3

on edge

Answer 3

tense due to being nervous or worried (на грани, на взводе) Ex: China’s military keeps rivals on edge with baloon strategy; After that arguement, I was on edge all day.