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plonk /plɒŋk/
плюхнуться; бахнуться; дешёвое вино
To put something down heavily or carelessly. It can also mean cheap or low-quality wine.
plonk down― collocation
cheap plonk― collocation
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ropey /ˈrəʊpi/ 🙁
веревочный, скверный, корявый
Something that is not good or is of poor quality. It can also mean feeling unwell or sick.
ropey film― collocation
feeling ropey― collocation
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shut-eye /ˈʃʌt aɪ/ 🙂
сон; дремота
A casual way to say sleep or rest. It means taking a break to close your eyes and relax.
get shut-eye― collocation
catch some shut-eye― collocation
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lip balm /lɪp bɑːm/ 🙂
бальзам для губ
A smooth cream or wax that you put on your lips to keep them soft and prevent them from getting dry or cracked. It helps to make your lips feel nice and comfortable.
Organic lip balm avoids harsh chemicals.
My daughter loves strawberry lip balm.
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snuggle up /ˈsnʌgəl ʌp/ 🙂
уютно устроиться; прижаться
To get close and cozy with someone or something, often for warmth or comfort.
They were snuggling up when the doorbell rang.
Let's snuggle up and read stories before bed.
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chicken soup /ˈtʃɪkən suːp/ 🙂
куриный суп
A warm and tasty soup made with chicken, vegetables, and broth. It is often eaten when someone is feeling sick or cold.
Chicken soup with dumplings is comforting.
She simmered chicken soup all morning.
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second wind /ˌsekənd ˈwɪnd / 🙂
второе дыхание
When you feel tired or out of energy, but then suddenly feel refreshed and able to keep going.
After a break, I got my second wind.
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nook and cranny /nʊk ən ˈkræni/ 🙂
каждый уголок; каждая щель; каждый закоулок
Every small or hidden space or corner in a place.
The kids knew every nook and cranny of the playground.
I vacuumed every nook and cranny under the furniture.
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less is more /ˌles ɪz ˈmɔː/
меньше значит больше
A saying that means having fewer things can be better than having too many things. It means simple can be better.
He believes less is more in speeches.
Cooking tip: less is more with salt.
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wallow in self-pity /ˈwɒləʊ ɪn ˌselfˈpɪti/ 🙁
упиваться жалостью к себе; погрязнуть в саможалости
To feel very sad about your own problems and to think about them a lot, instead of trying to feel better.
Either wallow in self-pity, or seize the day and clip articles.― "The King of Queens" Strike Out
They wallow in self-pity rather than taking action.
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any the wiser /ˈeni ðə ˈwaɪzə /
знать или понимать больше, чем раньше; обычно используется с отрицанием «ничуть не умнее»
Not knowing or understanding something more than before. It means you still do not have the answer or information.
I've puzzled over it for days and am not any the wiser.
She snuck out without her parents being any the wiser.
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go over /ɡəʊ ˈəʊvə/
преодолевать
пройти через; обсудить
User: to review, examine, or discuss something in detail
User: To exceed or surpass a certain limit or boundary
Does this proposal go over budget?
They're going over the evidence again.
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peaky /ˈpiːki/ 🙁
бледный; худой
остроконечный
Looking pale or sickly. It means that someone's face or complexion appears pale or unhealthy.
feel peaky― collocation
looking peaky― collocation
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leg it /leɡ ɪt/
убегать; делать ноги
To run away quickly, usually to escape from something or to get somewhere fast.
Better leg it or we'll be late.
They had to leg it through the crowd.
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push through /pʊʃ θruː / 🙂
продолжать, несмотря на трудности; довести до конца; настоять на своем
To keep going and not give up, even when things are hard or difficult. It means to be strong and continue trying until you succeed.
Push through the last reps in your workout.
Workers pushed through reforms despite opposition.
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groggy /ˈɡrɒɡi/ 🙁
сонный; вялый; не в себе
Feeling sleepy, tired, and not fully awake.
groggy morning― collocation
feel groggy― collocation
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rule of thumb /ruːl əv ˈθʌm/
правило на пальцах; эмпирическое правило
a general principle or guideline
Engineers use rules of thumb for quick estimates.
A rule of thumb in sales is to underpromise and overdeliver.
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shove it /ʃʌv ɪt/
пошёл ты; засунь себе
A rude way to tell someone to go away or to stop bothering you. It means you do not want to hear what they are saying.
Don't shove it down my throat.
"Shove it!" she snapped at him.
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lose one's voice /luːz wʌnz vɔɪs/
потерять голос
When you cannot speak or your voice is very quiet, often because you are sick or have been using your voice too much.
We will lose our voices if we shout.
Protesters lost their voices chanting all day.
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fuzzy brain /ˈfʌzi breɪn/
затуманенный разум; помутнённое сознание
When your mind feels unclear or confused, making it hard to think or remember things. It can happen when you are tired or sick.
Late nights mean fuzzy brain tomorrow.
My fuzzy brain forgot the password.
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