Lesson 2 - Mark Discusses His Regrets Flashcards
to regret something
be annoyed with oneself for doing something foolish or missing an opportunity
TO KICK ONESELF
Sue is kicking herself for quitting her job before finding a new one. Now she’s got no money and can’t get any interviews.
bothering or nagging somebody to do something
ինչ-որ մեկի շնչին նստած
ON SOMEONE’S CASE
Ted complained that his mother was always on his case about doing his homework.
- ականջիս մի նստի, թող հանգիստ ապրեմ = get off my case
What’s the problem?
What are you worried about?
Ինչ խնդիր կա էդտեղ?
WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL?
”So Diane’s decided to leave the company. What’s the big deal?” — ”She’s one of our top employees!”
crazy
out of one’s mind
ցնդած
OFF ONE’S ROCKER
When Britney Spears shaved her head, some people thought she was off her rocker.
to have romantic/sexual feelings for someone
TO HAVE THE HOTS FOR SOMEONE
Gary has the hots for you. Didn’t you see how he was staring at you during the meeting?
to open an old, complicated, controversial conversation topic
to do something that will lead to problems later
TO OPEN A CAN OF WORMS
We’d like to let you work from home, but it would just open a can of worms. Everybody would want to work from home.
a person who wants to control everything
CONTROL FREAK
”You moved the chairs around in the conference room without asking me first?” — ”Yes, I did. I didn’t realize you were such a control freak!”
to endure something without complaining
հանդուրժել/կուլ տալ ինչ-որ տհաճ հանգամանք
TO SUCK IT UP
I know you don’t like your roommate, but the school year is almost over. Suck it up for another couple of months.
something which is likely to cause trouble
ահավոր պլան
RECIPE FOR DISASTER
Emily put the time and place of her next party on Facebook for everybody to see? That’s a recipe for disaster!
to restart a romantic relationship
վերամիավորվել
TO GET BACK TOGETHER
Ken and Nancy got divorced two years ago, but lately they’ve been talking about getting back together.
to free someone from a duty or obligation
to forgive someone for not doing a duty
TO LET SOMEONE OFF THE HOOK
You’re too busy to walk the dog today? Okay, I’ll do it today, but I’m not letting you off the hook for tomorrow.
a situation where all options are unpleasant
A NO WIN SITUATION
I’m in a no-win situation. If I promote Rachel, then Bill will be angry. If I promote Bill, then Rachel will leave the company.
- a win-win situation = a situation which is good for everyone
ինչ-որ մեկի շնչին կանգնել
to constantly follow and comment on what someone does
TO BREATHE DOWN SOMEONE’S NECK
I promised my boss I’d finish the report by Friday. Hopefully, he won’t be breathing down my neck all week.
