Lessons in Chemistry Flashcards

1
Q

grudge

A

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

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2
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this area is _______
(of a place, where people are not allowed to go)

A

this area is off-limits

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3
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a people person

A

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.

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You’re ___ ___ _____. You need to move.
(стоишь на пути, загораживаешь дорогу)

A

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

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5
Q

Pearline, you’re ___ ___ ___, honey.

A

Pearline, you’re in the way, honey

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6
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in full swing

A

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 …

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7
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feel ______ for sth
(презрение)

A

feel contempt for sth

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