5 words for upper-intermediate level from films
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surge of power /sɜːdʒ əv ˈpaʊə/
всплеск мощности; скачок напряжения
A sudden and strong increase in energy or strength, often used to describe a quick boost in electricity or force that can happen in machines or systems. It means that something gets much stronger very quickly.
Lightning strike triggered a massive surge of power.
The dictator reveled in his surge of power.
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against all odds /əˈɡenst ɔːl ɒdz/ 🙂
вопреки всему; несмотря ни на что
Despite very difficult or unlikely circumstances, something happens or someone succeeds.
The underdog boxer claimed victory against all odds.
Against all odds, the treaty ended the conflict.
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call it a day /kɔːl ɪt ə ˈdeɪ/
закругляться
to stop doing something for the day
He finally called it a day around midnight.
Let's call it a day and grab beers.
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bizarre /bəˈzɑː/
странный; причудливый
Something that is strange, unusual, or weird. It means that it is not like anything else and can be surprising or confusing.
bizarre incident― collocation
bizarre behavior― collocation
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get promoted /ɡet prəˈməʊtɪd / 🙂
получить повышение; продвинуться по службе
To be given a higher position or job at work, usually because you did a good job and showed that you can do more. It means you have more responsibilities and may earn more money.
She's likely to get promoted soon.
Many got promoted during the expansion.
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