Idioms with prepositions Flashcards

1
Q

He … (пришёл к выводу) that he should change his career.
Возможны 3 глагола.
Используется Past Simple.

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arrived at the conclusion
came to the conclusion
reached the conclusion
Начальная форма:
arrive at the conclusion
come to the conclusion
reach the conclusion

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2
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She … (собираться сделать) start her presentation.
Используется Present Simple.

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is about to
Начальная форма:
be about to do something

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3
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The company … (быть виновным в) the delay in delivery.
Используется Present Simple.

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is at fault for
Начальная форма:
be at fault for something

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4
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Your personal opinion … (быть неважным, не по существу). We have to follow the rules.
Используется Present Simple.

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is beside the point
Начальная форма:
be beside the point

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5
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Sorry, the restaurant … (всё забронировано (о местах, номерах)) tonight.
Используется Present Simple.

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is booked up
Начальная форма:
be booked up

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6
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She … (сходить с ума из-за) his jealousy.
Используется Past Simple.

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was driven mad by
Начальная форма:
be driven mad by something

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7
Q

I didn’t mean to … (быть строгим с) you; I just want you to do your best.

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be hard on somebody

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8
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The Amazon rainforest … (быть местом обитания для) many unique species of plants and animals.
This city … (быть родиной) the Olympic Games.
Используется Present Simple.

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is home to
is the home of
Начальная форма:
be home to somebody / something
be the home of somebody / something

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9
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I … (быть ответственным за) organizing the event.
Используется Present Simple.

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am in charge of
Начальная форма:
be in charge of something

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10
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The company … (быть в затруднительном положении) because of its financial problems.
If you keep lying, you’re going to … (попасть в затруднительное предложение).
В первом предложении используется Present Simple.

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be in deep water
get into deep water

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11
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Fresh fruits and vegetables … (быть востребованным, пользоваться спросом) during the summer.
Используется Present Simpe.

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be in demand

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12
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She … (поддерживать, быть за что-либо) increasing the budget for education.
Используется Present Simple.

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be in favour of something

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13
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I wouldn’t want to … (быть на его месте) after that mistake.
Возможны 2 слова.
Притяжательное местоимение (my, his, their, etc.) может меняться в зависимости от контекста.

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be in one’s shoes / place

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14
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I … (находился в неведении по поводу) the surprise party until the last minute.
Используется Past Simple.

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be in the dark about something

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15
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She … (колебаться по поводу) moving to another city for the new position.
Используется Present Simple.

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be in two minds about something

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16
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I know her name! It … (вертится на языке), but I just can’t remember it right now.
Используется Present Simple.

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be on the tip of one’s tongue

17
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She waited until he .. (скрылся из виду) before opening the letter.
Используется Past Simple.

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be out of sight

18
Q

We … time (испытывать недостаток чего-то), so let’s finish this quickly.
Используется Present Simple.

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be short of something

19
Q

She … (складывалось впечатление, что) he would pick her up, but he never showed up.
Используется Past Simple.

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be under the impression that

20
Q

What … you … (заниматься)?
I think he … (замышлять) something. He’s been acting strange lately.
Используется Present Simple.

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be up to something

21
Q

… (помнить (более формальный вариант; предупреждение, важная информация)) that this project has a strict deadline.
When packing for the trip, … (помнить (менее формальный вариант; напоминание, подсказка)) that it might be cold at night.

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bear in mind
keep in mind

22
Q

I forgot to … (забронировать номер в отеле), so I had to find one last minute.

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book into hotel

23
Q

It’s hard for her to … (бросить старую привычку) and start waking up early.

A

break the habit of a lifetime

24
Q

Playing a simple game is a great way to … (начать общение с, сделать первый шаг) a new group of people.

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break the ice with somebody

25
Q

I … (заметить) the sunset before the clouds covered it.
Используется Past Simple.

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catch a glips of

26
Q

I … (увидеть) a beautiful bird in the tree.
Используется Past Simple.

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catch sight of

27
Q

She started exercising, and her health … (измениться к лучшему).
Используется Past Simple.

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change for the better

28
Q

It may … (быть, стать неожиданностью), but he has never learned how to swim.

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come as a surprise

29
Q

Tourists … (приезжать отовсюду) to see the Eiffel Tower.

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come from far and wide

30
Q

Be careful not to … (контактировать с) the hot surface.

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come into contact with somebody / something

31
Q

When she … (стала совершеннолетней), she decided to move out and live on her own.
After years of hard work, she finally …(достигла выского уровня) as a professional.
Используется Past Simple.

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come of age

32
Q

The school year … (подошел к концу), and the students were excited for the summer break.
Используется Past Simple.

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come to an end

33
Q

I am … (проводить исследование по какой-то теме) the history of the Renaissance.
Scientists are … (проводть исследование с целью получить определенную информацию или решить проблему) the potential causes of the disease.
Используется the Present Continuous.
В обоих предложениях 2 возможных глагола, но разные предлоги.

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do (=carry out) research on
do (=carry out) research into