English with Lucy: I use these phrases Every. Damn. Day...
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back-to-back meetings /ˌbæk tə ˌbæk ˈmiːtɪŋz /
встречи одна за другой; встречи подряд
Meetings that happen one right after the other without any time in between. This means you go from one meeting to the next without a break.
Conference featured back-to-back meetings on trends.
Let's space out these back-to-back meetings.
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let's get cracking /lets ɡet ˈkrækɪŋ/
давайте приступим; за дело
A way to say that it is time to start doing something quickly or to get to work. It means to stop talking and begin the task at hand.
Enough procrastinating; let's get cracking!
Race starts soon—let's get cracking and warm up.
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I'm up to my ears /aɪm ʌp tə maɪ ɪəz /
я по уши в делах; я по уши занят
I have a lot of things to do or problems to deal with. It means I feel overwhelmed or very busy.
Can't chat, up to my ears in calls.
I'm up to my ears in alligators!
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I'm going to power through /aɪm ˈɡəʊɪŋ tə ˈpaʊə θruː/ 🙂
я собираюсь прорваться; я намерен справиться
I will keep going and not give up, even if it is hard or tiring. It means I will be strong and finish what I started.
I'm going to power through to the end.
I'm going to power through the edits.
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give me a minute /ɡɪv mi ə ˈmɪnɪt/
подожди минуту; дай мне минутку
A way to ask someone to wait for a short time, usually about one minute, before continuing with something. It means you need a little time to finish what you are doing.
Wait, give me a minute to decide.
Give me a minute to catch my breath.
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to clear my head /tə kliə maɪ hed /
очистить голову; развеяться
To make your mind feel better and less confused. It means to think more clearly and feel calm, often by taking a break or doing something relaxing.
I'm meditating right now to clear my head.
A hot bath cleared my head after the busy meeting.
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I could do with a little pick-me-up
мне не помешало бы немного взбодриться; мне бы не помешал небольшой стимул
I want something that makes me feel better or happier, like a treat or a fun activity. It means I need a boost to my mood or energy.
Late night studying? I could do with a little pick-me-up.
Exhausted from running, I could do with a little pick-me-up.
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I'm just wrapping up for the day
я просто заканчиваю на сегодня; я заканчиваю дела на сегодня
This means that someone is finishing their work or activities for the day. They are getting ready to stop and go home or take a break.
I'm just wrapping up for the day, beer after?
Quick reply—I'm just wrapping up for the day.
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next round's on me /ˌnekst ˈraʊndz ɒn miː/ 🙂
следующий раунд за мной; следующий круг за мой счет
I will pay for the next drinks or food for everyone. It means I want to treat my friends or group.
One more for the road—next round's on me.
Tough day at work? Next round's on me.
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I'm a bit peckish /aɪm ə bɪt ˈpekɪʃ/
я немного проголодался; я слегка голоден
It means that someone is feeling a little hungry or wants to eat something. They are not very hungry, but they would like a small snack or food.
Mum, I'm a bit peckish before dinner.
Just finished gym; I'm a bit peckish.
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fancy a nightcap /ˈfænsɪ ə ˈnaɪtkæp/
хочешь выпить на ночь ; не хочешь выпить перед сном
This means to want a drink, usually alcoholic, before going to bed. It is often a way to relax and enjoy a little something to help sleep.
She didn't fancy a nightcap that night.
We all fancied a nightcap at midnight.
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I'm going to turn in /aim ˈɡəʊɪŋ tə tɜːn ɪn /
я собираюсь ложиться спать
сдать работу, завершить работу
I am going to go to bed or sleep now. It means I am ready to stop doing things and rest for the night.
The kids are tired, so they're going to turn in.
We've had a full day; I'm going to turn in.
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it slipped my mind /ɪt slɪpt maɪ maɪnd/
это выскользнуло у меня из головы; я забыл
It means that you forgot something that you were supposed to remember. It can happen when you are busy or thinking about other things.
It slipped my mind that the deadline was today.
In all the excitement, it slipped my mind to RSVP.
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let's get a move on /lets ɡet ə muːv ɒn/
поторопимся; давай пошевелимся
This means to hurry up or to start doing something quickly. It is often said when someone wants to encourage others to be faster or to not waste time.
Let's get a move on, traffic's bad already.
Let's get a move on and finish this job.
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I've got to dash /aɪv ɡɒt tə dæʃ/
мне нужно бежать; мне пора уходить
I need to leave quickly or hurry to go somewhere. It means I have to move fast because I don't have much time.
I've got to dash, train's coming.
Nice chatting, but I've got to dash.
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mind if I grab the last /maɪnd ɪf aɪ ɡræb ðə lɑːst/
не возражаешь, если я возьму последнее
A way to ask someone if it is okay to take the last item of something, like food or a toy. It shows you want to be polite and check if the other person is okay with it.
Mind if I grab the last roll from the basket?
Do you mind if I grab the last chip?
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make up your mind /ˌmeɪk ʌp jɔː ˈmaɪnd /
прими решение; определись; решайся; прими решительное решение; решайся уже
To decide on something and stick to that decision.
Stop hesitating and make up your mind!
It's hard to make up your mind with so many options.
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to cut a long story short /tə kʌt ə lɒŋ ˈstɔːri ʃɔːt /
короче говоря; вкратце
To make a long story shorter and tell only the main points or the important parts. It means to skip the extra details and get to the end quickly.
Tried every diet; to cut a long story short, nothing worked.
To cut a long story short, pass the salt.
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I haven't got a clue /'aɪ hævənt ɡɒt ə kluː /
я понятия не имею; я без понятия
This means that someone does not understand something at all or has no idea about it. They feel confused and cannot think of an answer or solution.
I haven't got a clue if it's true.
Honestly, I haven't got a clue about cooking.
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what a shame /ˈwɒt ə ʃeɪm / 🙁
как жаль
Used to express disappointment or sadness about something that has happened.
What a shame the movie ended badly.
What a shame she had to leave early.
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