Common English idioms
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shape up /ʃeɪp ʌp/
взяться за ум; привести себя в порядок
To improve your behavior or to get better at something. It means to start doing things the right way or to become more organized and responsible.
The economy is finally shaping up.
The team shaped up after practice.
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go the extra mile /ɡəʊ ðɪ ˈekstrə ˈmaɪl/
приложить дополнительные усилия
To walk one more mile; to do more than you need to.
You can go the extra mile.― User
I will go the extra mile.― User
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shake off /ʃeɪk ɒf /
избавиться; стряхнуть
To get rid of something that is bothering you or holding you back. It means to remove or free yourself from something that is unwanted, like a feeling or a problem.
They're struggling to shake off last season's slump.
The dog shook off the water after swimming.
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sit tight /sɪt taɪt /
сидеть спокойно; оставаться на месте
To wait patiently and stay in one place without moving or taking action.
Sit tight, game's about to start.
He sat tight through negotiations.
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pull yourself together /pʊl jəˈself təˈgeðə/ 🙂
взять себя в руки; прийти в себя
To regain control of your emotions or behavior, especially when feeling upset or overwhelmed. It means to calm down and compose yourself in order to handle a situation more effectively.
Don't cry; just pull yourself together.
Pull yourself together before the interview starts.
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break a leg /ˌbreɪk ə ˈleg/
ни пуха, ни пера
A way to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance; it means do a great job.
Break a leg; you'll knock 'em dead!
He told the team to break a leg before kickoff.
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the ball is in your court /ðə bɔːl ɪz ɪn jɔː kɔːt /
мяч на твоей стороне; теперь всё зависит от тебя
It means it is now your turn to make a decision or take action.
I applied for the job; now the ball is in your court.
Decide soon; the ball is in your court.
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a piece of cake /ə piːs əv keɪk/
проще простого
Something that is very easy or simple to do. It means that a task or activity requires little effort or difficulty.
Driving in the city was a piece of cake.
This recipe is a piece of cake to follow.
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once in a blue moon /wʌns ɪn ə bluː muːn/
очень редко; раз в сто лет
Something that happens very rarely or almost never.
Once in a blue moon, it snows here.
I read poetry once in a blue moon.
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easy does it /ˈiːzi dʌz ɪt/
не спеши; аккуратно
Take things slowly and do not rush or be too forceful; move carefully.
Dad yelled, "Easy does it!" on the ladder.
Easy does it with the fragile vase.
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to let someone off the hook
отпустить кого-то с крючка; дать кому-то уйти от ответственности
To allow someone to avoid blame or punishment for something they did wrong. It means giving them a break or not making them face the consequences.
Dad finally let her off the hook yesterday.
They let us off the hook because of the weather.
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it's not rocket science /ɪts nɒt rɒkɪt saɪəns/ 🙂
это не космическая наука; это несложно
It means that something is not very difficult or complicated to understand or figure out. It implies that the task or concept is relatively simple and does not require advanced knowledge or skills.
Loading the dishwasher? Not rocket science.
You get it; it's not rocket science.
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a penny for your thoughts /ə ˈpeni fə jɔː θɔːts/
о чем задумался; поделись своими мыслями
A way to ask someone what they are thinking about.
She daydreamed until I asked, "A penny for your thoughts?"
A penny for your thoughts during this long drive?
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hang in there /ˌhæŋ ɪn ðeə / 🙂
держаться; не сдаваться
To keep going or to not give up, especially during a difficult or challenging time. It means to stay strong and persevere despite obstacles or setbacks.
We hung in there and won the game.
Hang in there during this rough patch.
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to give someone the benefit of the doubt 🙂
довериться кому-то на слово; дать кому-то шанс оправдаться
To believe that someone is good or honest, even if there is some reason to think they might not be. It means you choose to trust them instead of thinking badly about them.
The coach gave the rookie the benefit of the doubt after the error.
Giving strangers the benefit of the doubt can be risky.
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speak of the devil /spiːk əv ðə ˈdevl/
вспомни чёрта - он и появится
лёгок на помине
when someone you were just talking about shows up
Speak of the devil! That's exactly who called me.
And speak of the devil, the teacher walks in late.
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to sit on the fence /tə sɪt ɒn ðə fens /
занимать выжидательную позицию; колебаться
To not make a decision or choice about something, staying neutral and not taking sides. It means someone is avoiding picking a side in a disagreement or situation.
They're still sitting on the fence about vacation plans.
The manager sat on the fence over the budget cut.
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to give someone the cold shoulder 🙁
оказать холодный приём; проявить безразличие
To ignore someone or treat them in a way that shows you do not want to talk to them or be friendly. It means you are being unfriendly or not nice to that person.
He was given the cold shoulder by everyone there.
I've never given anyone the cold shoulder before.
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to wake up on the wrong side of the bed
встать с левой ноги; встать не с той ноги
To feel grumpy or unhappy for no clear reason, often starting the day in a bad mood. It means that someone is not feeling good or is easily annoyed.
Mondays make me wake up on the wrong side of the bed.
If you wake up on the wrong side of the bed, take a deep breath.
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to wing something / tə wɪŋ sʌmθɪŋ /
импровизировать; делать на ходу
To do something without planning or preparing for it. It means to try to manage or handle a situation on the spot, often by using your skills or quick thinking.
We'll wing the party games later.
She winged the dance moves onstage.
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