Random but Useful

Question 1

Adorable

The puppy’s playful antics were absolutely adorable.

Answer 1

Очаровательный, милый

Question 2

What’s your ish?

Person 1: “I don’t really like crowded places.”
Person 2: “Oh, what’s your ish with crowded places?”
Person 1: “I just find them overwhelming.”

Answer 2

What’s your ish? is a colloquial way of asking someone about their preferences, concerns, or what’s bothering them. “Ish” is a slang term derived from “issue.

Question 3

No offense

No offense, but I think we should consider a different approach to the project.

Answer 3

Без обид

Question 4

to Craft

She spent hours crafting a beautiful handmade card for her friend’s birthday.

Answer 4

Создавать, мастерить

means to create or make something skillfully, often with careful attention to detail.

Question 5

Spill the bean

I can’t believe you spilled the beans about the surprise party; now it’s no longer a secret!”

Answer 5

Рассказать тайну, выдать секрет, проболтаться

Question 6

Get off the sinking ship

Recognizing the financial troubles of the company, employees started to get off the sinking ship by seeking new job opportunities.

Answer 6

Покинуть утопающий корабль,
Уйти из тонущего корабля

Question 7

Wit

Her wit and quick sense of humor made every conversation lively and enjoyable.

Answer 7

Остроумие, умение шутить

comedic intelligence, ability to say clever things

Question 8

Witty

The comedian delivered a witty monologue that had the audience laughing throughout the entire show.

Answer 8

Остроумный, находчивый

having wit, having comedic intelligence

Question 9

Pun

I meant to look for my missing watch, but I couldn’t find the time.

Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.

Answer 9

Каламбур

is a form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of a term or words that sound similar but have different meanings. Puns are often used to create humor or a play on words.

Question 10

Mock (somebody)

1.	Verb - Imitate or Ridicule:
•	Imitate: To mimic or copy someone or something, often with the intention of making fun of it.
•	Example: “He mockingly imitated his friend’s accent, eliciting laughter from the group.”
•	Ridicule: To make fun of or tease someone or something in a scornful or contemptuous manner.
•	Example: “The comedian mockingly mocked the outdated fashion trends.”
2.	Adjective - Imitation:
•	Used to describe something that is not real but is made to look real, often for practice or testing purposes.
•	Example: “They conducted a mock interview to prepare candidates for the real job interview.”

Answer 10

Издеваться, насмехаться;
Имитировать

Question 11

Merge

The two companies decided to merge, creating a larger and more powerful corporation.

Answer 11

Объединять, сливать