Lessons in Chemistry Flashcards
grudge
a feeling of dislike or anger towards someone because of something they have done in the past
обида, злоба
He is not the type of person to bear a grudge against anyone.
to hold a grudge
this area is _______
(of a place, where people are not allowed to go)
this area is off-limits
a people person
someone who is friendly and enjoys meeting and talking to people:
Donna was a people person. She was warm, outgoing, and an excellent listener.
Dave tries hard, but he’s just not a people person.
You’re ___ ___ _____. You need to move.
(стоишь на пути, загораживаешь дорогу)
You’re in the way. You need to move.
in the way in a position that prevents something from happening or someone from moving
Work often gets in the way of my social life.
It’s a small street, and he parked right in the way.
be/get in the way
стоять попёрек дороги; путаться под ногами; препятствовать движению; загораживать дорогу; стоять на пути
Pearline, you’re ___ ___ ___, honey.
Pearline, you’re in the way, honey
in full swing
at a stage when the level of activity is at its highest
в полном разгаре
When we got there, the party was in full swing.
The economic recovery is now in full swing.
The Cold War was in full swing …
feel ______ for sth
(презрение)
feel contempt for sth