Winter Idioms
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walking on thin ice /ˈwɔːkɪŋ ɒn θɪn aɪs/
ходить по тонкому льду; играть с огнём
Doing something very risky or dangerous, where one can easily get into trouble or have a bad outcome. It means being in a situation that is not safe and requires careful actions.
He is walking on thin ice with his risky decisions.
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catch your death of cold /kætʃ jɔː ˌdeθ əv kəʊld /
простудиться до смерти; сильно простудиться
To become very sick from being too cold or not dressing warmly enough. It means you might get a really bad cold or even worse if you are not careful.
Don't go out in the rain, or you might catch your death of cold.
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a snowball's chance in hell 🙁
как снежок в аду; шансов, как у снежка в аду
A very small chance of something happening, almost impossible. It means that the chance is so tiny that it is like a snowball surviving in a very hot place.
He has a snowball's chance in hell of winning.
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cold hands, warm heart /kəʊld hændz wɔːm hɑːt /
холодные руки, горячее сердце
A saying that means a person may seem unfriendly or distant on the outside, but they are kind and caring on the inside. It shows that someone can be nice even if they do not show it in a warm way.
In winter, she jokes: cold hands, warm heart!
The old proverb "cold hands, warm heart" fits her to a T.
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do a snow job on /duː ə snəʊ dʒɒb ɒn/
пустить пыль в глаза; заморочить голову
To trick or deceive someone by making something seem better or more important than it really is. It means to use fancy words or actions to confuse someone.
Watch out; he'll do a snow job on anyone listening.
The lawyer did a snow job on the jury.
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cold fish /kəʊld fɪʃ / 🙁
сухарь;
холодный человек, без эмоциональный человек;
An expression used to describe a person who is emotionally distant, unresponsive, or unfeeling. It means someone who does not show or express their emotions easily.
Act less like a cold fish sometimes.
Her ex was an emotional cold fish.
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winter blues /ˈwɪntə bluːz/
зимняя хандра; зимняя депрессия
A feeling of sadness or low energy that some people have during the winter months when there is less sunlight and it is cold outside. It can make people feel tired or not very happy.
Friends help cure my winter blues.
Cold weather worsens winter blues.
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out in the cold /ˌaʊt ɪn ðə ˈkəʊld /
оставить за бортом; оставить в стороне
Not being included or left out of a group or situation. It means someone feels lonely or ignored because they are not part of what is happening.
Fans felt out in the cold when games were canceled.
In the scandal, innocent staff were left out in the cold.
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cold shoulder /kəʊld ˈʃəʊldə/ 🙁
холодное отношение
To intentionally ignore or show indifference towards someone. It means treating someone with aloofness or indifference, often as a form of disapproval or rejection.
The waiter got the cold shoulder from the rude customer.
After the argument, they gave each other the cold shoulder.
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ring in the new year /rɪŋ ɪn ðə njuː jɪə / 🙂
встретить новый год; отпраздновать новый год
To celebrate the beginning of a new year, often with parties, fireworks, and special events. People usually do this at midnight on December 31st.
We'll ring in the new year watching the ball drop.
Crowds ring in the new year in Times Square.
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cold feet /kəʊld fiːt/ 🙁
страх перед чем-либо
A feeling of nervousness or hesitation before doing something important or challenging. It means feeling unsure or reluctant to proceed with a plan or decision.
Actors often battle cold feet on opening night.
They're getting cold feet over the business merger.
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wrap up warm /ræp ʌp wɔːm/
одевайся теплее; кутайся потеплее
To put on enough clothes to stay warm, especially when it is cold outside. It means to cover your body with jackets, hats, and scarves to keep heat in.
Wrap up warm, there's a chill in the air.
They wrapped up warm for the football match.
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break into a cold sweat /ˌbreɪk ɪntə ə ˌkəʊld ˈswet/
покрыться холодным потом; облиться холодным потом
сильно испугаться
To suddenly start sweating a lot because of fear, worry, or surprise. It means your body feels very cold and wet, even if the temperature is not cold.
Hearing footsteps, the thief broke into a cold sweat.
You'll break into a cold sweat on that rollercoaster.
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a snowball effect /ə ˈsnəʊbɔːl ɪˈfekt/ 🙂
эффект снежного кома
This phrase describes a situation where something starts small but grows or becomes more significant over time. It means that as something progresses, it gains momentum and becomes increasingly influential or impactful. It is often used to describe how a small action or event can lead to a much larger outcome.
Ignoring repairs leads to a snowball effect of costs.
The rumor spread with a snowball effect across social media.
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put something on ice /pʊt ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɒn aɪs /
отложить что-то на потом
Delaying or postponing something until a later time, often because a plan or project must be paused temporarily. It will be dealt with later.
They're putting the event on ice because of rain.
The studio put the sequel on ice indefinitely.
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be as pure as the driven snow 🙂
быть чистым как снег
невинный
To be very clean, innocent, and good, like fresh snow that has not been touched or dirty. It means to have a heart that is free from bad thoughts or actions.
True friendship should be as pure as the driven snow.
That innocent child is as pure as the driven snow.
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in the cold light of day /ɪn ðə kəʊld laɪt əv deɪ/
трезво взглянуть на ситуацию, с ясной головой
Refers to seeing or considering something in a clear and objective manner, without any illusions or emotions. It means looking at a situation or problem with a realistic and rational perspective.
Their impulsive wedding vows crumbled in the cold light of day.
In the cold light of day, quitting the job felt right.
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dead of winter /ded əv ˈwɪntə /
разгар зимы; середина зимы
глубокая зима
The coldest part of winter when it is very cold and there are often no leaves on the trees or flowers blooming. It means the time when winter feels the strongest and everything seems still and quiet.
He proposed in the dead of winter.
Roads are icy in the dead of winter.
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break the ice /breɪk ðə aɪs/
преодолеть лед; начать разговор
Разрядить обстановку
to start a conversation or interaction in a friendly way
Her funny story broke the ice at dinner.
Breaking the ice led to great conversation.
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be snowed under with something
быть заваленным чем-то; быть по уши в делах
To have so much work or so many things to do that it feels like you are buried under them, making it hard to manage or finish everything.
The office is snowed under with paperwork.
Students are often snowed under with exams.
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