Idioms Flashcards

1
Q

Touchy subject

A

больной вопрос

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2
Q

To make a dig at someone

A

бросать камешки в чей-либо огород

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3
Q

Was that aimed at me?

A

это камешки в мой огород

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4
Q

For a short time

A

без году неделя

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5
Q

To waste time, twiddle one’s thumbs

A

бить баклуши

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6
Q

Go on full speed ahead

A

бить ключом

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7
Q

To try desperately

A

биться как рыба об лёд

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8
Q

Cast slurs

A

бросать тень на

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9
Q

Shift the blame

A

валить с больной головы на здоровую

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10
Q

Unclear, undecided, still up in the air

A

вилами на воде писано

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11
Q

Listen to advice but then go ahead independently

A

васька слушает да ест

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12
Q

Play the fool

A

валять дурака

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13
Q

Not to give a damn

A

в ус не дуть

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14
Q

Show someone’s true colours

A

выводить на чистую воду

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15
Q

Emerge unscathed

A

выходыть сухим из воды

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