Unit 3 Flashcards
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to run parallel with/ to smth
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to occur or exist at the same time as something else, often in a similar manner; идти параллельно с чем-либо, ничего подобного в ее жизни еще не было
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to emulate smb/ smth
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– to imitate or strive to equal or excel someone or something, often as a form of admiration; подражать кому-либо/ чему-либо
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a baggy suit, scuffed shoes, a shabby street –
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a loose-fitting suit, worn-out or damaged shoes, and a dilapidated or rundown street; мешковатый костюм, стоптанные ботинки, обветшалая улица
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to fell trees –
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to cut down trees; валить деревья
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the mere fact/ act of doing smth
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the simple existence or occurrence of an action or event; сам факт/ действие чего-либо
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spiritual decline
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– A weakening or loss of moral, ethical, or religious values; духовное падение
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brown paper
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Thick, plain brown wrapping paper used for packaging; коричневая оберточная бумага
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to confine oneself to doing smth –
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To limit your actions or focus only on one specific thing; ограничиваться чем-либо
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to pat smb’s cheek/ shoulder etc –
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To touch lightly and affectionately, usually to comfort or praise; похлопать кого-либо по щеке/ плечу и т. д.
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to squint
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To partly close the eyes, usually to see better or because of bright light; прищуриваться, косить
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to shuffle –
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To walk by dragging one’s feet along the ground without lifting them fully; шаркать
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a chain smoker –
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A person who smokes cigarettes one after another without stopping; заядлый курильщик
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supposedly
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As is generally thought or claimed, though not certain; предположительно
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to ration smth, ration tickets/ cards; to be rationed (to smth)
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To control the amount of something people can have; нормировать что-либо, продуктовые карточки; быть нормированным
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to feel uneasy about smth
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To feel uncomfortable, anxious, or worried about something; чувствовать неловкость из-за чего-либо, смутиться
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a volunteer aid(e)
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A person who offers help or services without payment; добровольный помощник
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to pain smb
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To cause emotional or physical pain to someone; причинять кому-либо боль
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to contribute to smth
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To help cause or add to a result; to give something (money, time, effort, etc.); вносить вклад во что-либо
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to escape doing smth/ from smth –
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To avoid or get away from a responsibility or situation; избегать выполнения чего-либо/ чего-либо
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To take (something) over
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– To gain control of something, especially a business or organization; to assume responsibility; Взять что-то под контроль / Захватить / Перенять
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To close (something) down
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To stop operations permanently, usually referring to a business or organization; Закрыть (бизнес, предприятие) навсегда
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To pick at (food)–
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To eat food slowly or without appetite, often just pushing it around on the plate; Ковыряться в еде / Есть нехотя
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To wolf (something) down–
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To eat something very quickly and greedily; Жадно поглощать / Уплетать за обе щеки
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To lay (something) down
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To put something in a flat position, or to officially establish rules, laws, or principles; Положить / Установить (правила, законы)
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To set (something) up –
To establish or arrange something; to prepare equipment or a plan; Создать / Организовать / Настроить/ устроить
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To board (something) up –
To cover doors or windows with wooden boards, usually to protect a building; Забить (окно, дверь) досками
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To loaf about/around –
To spend time lazily or doing nothing in particular; to idle; Бездельничать / Шататься без дела
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(With/without) a parallel with/to something →
(Not) having a similarity or comparison to something else; (С/без) параллели с чем-либо
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To draw a parallel with/between something/somebody →
To compare two things or people by highlighting their similarities; Проводить параллель с/между чем-либо/кем-либо
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To go south (esp. Amer.); to fall/go/slip into a decline →
To worsen or deteriorate; to go wrong; Пойти на спад; ухудшаться; идти наперекосяк
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To put something/somebody in the shade; be/live in the shade/in the shadow of somebody →
To overshadow something or someone by being much better or more impressive; to live under someone else’s influence or fame; Затмить кого-то/что-то; жить в тени кого-либо
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(Be reduced/worn to) a shadow of one’s former self →
To become much weaker or less capable than one once was; Стать тенью самого себя
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To be in a (tight) corner; to back/force somebody into a corner →
To be in a difficult or problematic situation; to put someone in a situation with no good options; Оказаться в трудном положении; загнать кого-то в угол
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A smart alec(k) →
Someone who is annoyingly clever or sarcastic; Всезнайка; умник (с ироническим оттенком)
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Pie in the sky →
An unrealistic hope or promise; something that is unlikely to happen.; Несбыточная мечта; журавль в небе
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To eat humble pie →
To admit that you were wrong and apologize, often with some embarrassment; Смириться; признать свою ошибку; проглотить обиду
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A fine point → A fine point →
A subtle or detailed aspect of something; a small but important distinction or nuance; Тонкость; нюанс
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- To have a fling with smb –
to have a short romantic or sexual relationship (завести интрижку с кем-то).
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- (To put/exert) pressure on smb to do smth –
to try to influence someone to do something (оказывать давление на кого-то, чтобы он что-то сделал).
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- To exude smth (enthusiasm, charm, joviality, etc.) –
to radiate or project a particular quality (излучать что-либо, напр. энтузиазм, очарование).
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- To engage smb in conversation –
to start a discussion with someone (вовлекать кого-то в разговор).
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- !!!To say smth under one’s breath –
to say something quietly, almost whispering (говорить что-то себе под нос).
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- To embrace smth; all-embracing
to accept something fully; covering all aspects (принять что-то (новое); всеобъемлющий).
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- To make/reach a compromise –
to settle differences by mutual concessions (идти/достичь на компромисс).
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- Smb’s other half; smb’s better half –
a person’s spouse or romantic partner (вторая половинка).
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- !!! To epitomize smth; be the epitome of smth –
to represent the perfect example of something (олицетворять что-либо, быть воплощением чего-либо).
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- To prod smth (conscience, etc.); prod smb into smth –
to push someone into action or provoke thought (подталкивать к чему-либо, побуждать).
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- To confess one’s innermost/inmost secrets –.
to reveal one’s deepest personal thoughts (признаться в самых сокровенных секретах)
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- A primacy of smth (self, family, etc.); to accept the primacy of … –
the highest importance given to something (первенство чего-либо; принять первенство).
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- To be indulgent about smth –
to be lenient or permissive (быть снисходительным к чему-либо).
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-!!! The blessing of one’s life –
the greatest gift or joy in one’s life (благословение в жизни).
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To pass away –
to die (скончаться).
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To go out (with smb) –
to date someone (встречаться с кем-то).
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To engage (smb) in smth –
to involve someone in something (вовлекать кого-то во что-то).
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To be apart
to be separated (быть разлученными).
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To seek out smth/smb –
to look for something or someone with determination (разыскивать что-то/кого-то).
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To sign up (for/with smth) –
to register or enroll in something (записаться, зарегистрироваться).
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Cripple-
калечить- To cause someone to be unable to walk or move properly, typically due to injury or damage.
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Cynic-
A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest, often showing a lack of trust in others' sincerity.
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Desperate-
отчаянный- Feeling hopeless or in a very difficult situation; driven by extreme need or urgency.
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Enchant-
Очаровывать, очаровать To attract and delight someone greatly, often with magical or captivating qualities.
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Fidelity-
Верность Faithfulness or loyalty to a person, cause, or belief.
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Fragile-
Хрупкий Easily broken, damaged, or delicate in structure.
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Hostile-
Showing aggression or unfriendliness враждебный
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Intimate-
Closely acquainted, personal, or private in nature. Интимный
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Portent-
A sign or warning that something significant is about to happen, often with a negative connotation. предзнаменование
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Protect-
To keep safe from harm or injury. Защищать
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Reluctant-
Meaning: Unwilling or hesitant to do something. Неохотный
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Celibacy
refers to the state of being unmarried and abstaining from sexual relations, often for religious or moral reasons.
Безбрачие
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Chastity
refers to abstaining from sexual activity or maintaining moral purity, typically in the context of a specific value or principle.
Целомудрие
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Confidence
is the belief in one's own abilities or the certainty that something will happen.
Уверенность
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Faith
is a strong belief in something, often without empirical evidence, like belief in religion or in a person's integrity.
Вера
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3. Trust
refers to the reliance on the integrity, strength, or ability of a person or thing.
Доверие
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4. Faithfulness
refers to being constant and true to a person, cause, or belief.
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5. Fidelity
implies strict adherence to duties, promises, or obligations, especially in relationships.
Верность
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6. Loyalty
is the state of being devoted and committed to someone or something, often through challenges.
Лояльность
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8. Have a flirtation with
implies a light, playful interaction that might indicate romantic interest but is not serious.
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9. Go out with
refers to dating someone or engaging in a more committed, ongoing romantic relationship.
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10. Relations
often refers to connections or associations between people, groups, or countries, not necessarily personal in nature.
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11. Relationships
typically refers to personal or emotional connections, especially between individuals in a romantic, familial, or friendly context.
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Calf/Puppy Love-
A term for a young, innocent, and often short-lived romantic affection, typically in adolescence
Детская любовь
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Cupboard Love-
Affection or love that is given primarily to gain something in return, like food or benefits.
корыстная любовь
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Love at First Sight-
The experience of falling in love with someone as soon as you meet them.
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Platonic Love-
A deep, non-romantic affection between people, often in a close friendship
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There’s No Love Lost Between Them-
There is animosity or dislike between two people.
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Blue-Collar Economy-
Jobs involving manual labor or skilled trades (e.g., manufacturing, construction).
Characteristics: Hands-on work, hourly wages, may require vocational training, often unionized.
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White-Collar Economy-.
Jobs in professional or office environments (e.g., finance, healthcare).
Characteristics: Administrative or managerial tasks, salaried positions, typically require higher education
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Bias/prejudice –
An unfair preference or dislike for someone or something, often based on stereotypes or personal opinions; предвзятость, предубеждение, идеологию
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To be biased (in favor of/against) –
To have an unfair inclination toward or against someone or something; быть предвзятым (в пользу/против кого-то)
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To be prejudiced (against) –
To hold unreasonable negative beliefs about a group or person; иметь предубеждение (против кого-то)
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To favor someone/something –
To treat someone or something better than others, often unfairly; благоприятствовать кому-то/чему-то, выделять
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In favor of –
Supporting or approving of something; в пользу чего-то, была весьма расположена к
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To be robbed of something –
To be unfairly deprived of something important; быть лишённым чего-тo
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To be freed/liberated from something –
To be released from something restrictive or harmful; быть освобождённым от чего-то
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To win social acceptance –
To be accepted and respected by society.; получить общественное признание
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To meet social expectation –
To behave or live in a way that is considered acceptable by society; соответствовать общественным ожиданиям
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To offer someone consolation/tips –
To comfort someone or give them helpful advice; предложить кому-то утешение/советы
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To face/confront discrimination –
To experience unfair treatment based on race, gender, etc; сталкиваться с дискриминацией
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To discriminate against someone –
To treat someone unfairly because of a characteristic like race, gender, or religion; дискриминировать кого-то
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To award custody to someone –
For a court to officially give someone the legal right to care for a child; присудить опеку кому-то
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Custodial parent –
The parent who has the legal right and responsibility to care for the child; родитель, имеющий опеку
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Single-parent family –
A family where only one parent is present and responsible for the child; семья с одним родителем
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Single-mother family –
A family led by a mother without the presence of a father; семья с матерью-одиночкой
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Fatherless/female-headed household –
A home where no father is present; a woman is the head of the family.; семья без отца/возглавляемая женщиной
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To be disconnected from someone –
To feel emotionally or physically distant from someone; быть отдалённым от кого-то
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Disconnection from someone
– A lack or loss of connection or closeness; разрыв связи с кем-то
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To experience poverty –
To live without enough money or basic resources; испытывать нищету,сильно нуждалась
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To engage in criminal activity –
To participate in illegal actions; заниматься преступной деятельностью
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To be beset by something –
To be troubled or overwhelmed by problems or difficulties; страдать от чего-то
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To reclaim something from someone –
To demand or take back something that was lost or taken; требовать обратно что-то у кого-то
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To be physically absent/absent in spirit –
Not being present physically, or being emotionally disengaged even if physically there; быть физически отсутствующим/отсутствовать душевно
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A broken (down) relationship/marriage/household –
A relationship, marriage, or family that has failed or fallen apart; разрушенные отношения/брак/семья
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- to fight back -
To resist or defend oneself, especially after being attacked or criticized; дать отпор, сопротивляться
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- to bulge (out) with smth -
To be swollen or sticking out because something is full or overflowing.; раздуваться от чего-либо
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- to steal up/ into-
To approach quietly or secretly, usually to avoid being noticed; подкрадываться, подобраться
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- to snap smth up-
To quickly take or buy something because it’s in demand or a good opportunity; расхватать, схватить, ухватиться за что-то
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- to cry out (for/ against smth)-
To desperately need or demand something; кричать, вопить
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Blue-collar:
Refers to workers engaged in manual labor or skilled trades. "рабочий класс" (рабочие профессии)
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White-collar
Refers to workers in professional, managerial, or administrative roles. "белый воротничок" (офисные профессии)
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To be spoilt for choice-
To have so many options that it becomes difficult to choose. глаза разбегаются; избалован выбором (picky)
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To hold/carry the baby-
To take responsibility for a situation, often one that is difficult or problematic. "нести ответственность" или "взять на себя бремя", расхлебывать кашу; отдуваться за всех
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Beyond the pale; to place/put smb beyond the pale-
Beyond acceptable limits; to be unacceptable or outrageous.за гранью дозволенного; беспредел; лишить кого-либо расположения; поставить вне общества
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To shift the blame/responsibility (onto smth/smb)-
To transfer the blame or responsibility from oneself to another person or thing. переложить вину/ответственность (на кого-либо/что-либо)
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To beat a retreat-
To withdraw or retreat, often in a hurried or embarrassed manner.обратить в бегство; пойти на попятный
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To be at ease with oneself-
To feel comfortable and confident in one's own skin; to have self-acceptance.быть в мире с самим собой; чувствовать себя уверенно; "быть в гармонии с собой"; душевный мир
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To be in charge-
To have control or responsibility over something or someone.быть за старшего; отвечать за что-либо ; "быть ответственным" или "руководить"
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- to fight back -
To resist or defend oneself, especially after being attacked or criticized; дать отпор, сопротивляться
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- to steal up/ into-
To approach quietly or secretly, usually to avoid being noticed; подкрадываться, подобраться
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- to snap smth up-
To quickly take or buy something because it’s in demand or a good opportunity; расхватать, схватить, ухватиться за что-то
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- to cry out (for/ against smth)-
To desperately need or demand something; кричать, вопить
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- to lock smb/ smth up -
To put someone in prison or securely confine them; To securely close or fasten something (like a house or building); запереть кого-то/что-то, заключить под стражу
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Blue-collar:
Refers to workers engaged in manual labor or skilled trades. "рабочий класс" (рабочие профессии)
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White-collar:
Refers to workers in professional, managerial, or administrative roles. "белый воротничок" (офисные профессии)
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To be spoilt for choice-
To have so many options that it becomes difficult to choose. глаза разбегаются; избалован выбором (picky)
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