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كتاب Headway - متقدم - الكلمة الأخيرة (الوحدة 8)

هنا ستجد المفردات من الوحدة الثامنة The Last Word في كتاب Headway Advanced، مثل "walk the talk"، "chockablock"، "clear as mud"، إلخ.

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Headway - Advanced
accidents will happen in the best of families

used to imply that even the most careful or well-prepared people or families can still experience unexpected mishaps or mistakes

الحوادث والأخطاء تقع حتى لأفضل الناس

الحوادث والأخطاء تقع حتى لأفضل الناس

Ex: It was a small mistake, and he reminded himself, accidents will happen in the best of families. 
actions speak louder than words

used to say that people's actions show their true intentions or beliefs more clearly than their words

الأفعال أصدق من الأقوال

الأفعال أصدق من الأقوال

Ex: Actions speak louder than words, which is why I didn't believe all the excuses he gave me. 
a fate worse than death

something that someone considers extremely terrible or unacceptable

Ex: The students treated extra homework like a fate worse than death. 
behind every (great|successful) man (there|) stands a woman

used to suggest that the success of a man is often due to the support, hard work, and sacrifices of a woman in his life

نجاح الرجل غالبًا تدعمه امرأة

نجاح الرجل غالبًا تدعمه امرأة

Ex: The saying, behind every great man there stands a woman, reflects the overlooked influence of women in success stories. 
all in a day's work

something that is a typical or normal part of a person's job

طبيعة العمل, أمر معتاد في هذا العمل

طبيعة العمل, أمر معتاد في هذا العمل

Ex: For a good journalist, chasing a story through the night is all in a day's work. 

بالنسبة للصحفي الجيد، ملاحقة الخبر طوال الليل أمر معتاد في هذا العمل.

to [have] {one's} cake and eat it (too|)

to desire to have two things that are impossible to have without sacrificing the other

يريد الأمرين معًا, يريد الربح بلا تنازل

يريد الأمرين معًا, يريد الربح بلا تنازل

Ex: He wants full control but no responsibility, which is having his cake and eating it too. 

يريد السيطرة الكاملة بلا مسؤولية، وهذا يعني أنه يريد الأمرين معًا.

(as|) clear as mud
(as) clear as mud
[عبارة]

used to describe something that is complicated due to not being clearly described or shown

غير واضح إطلاقًا, غامض جدًا

غير واضح إطلاقًا, غامض جدًا

Ex: The website says the refund process is simple, but the steps are clear as mud. 

يقول الموقع إن عملية الاسترداد بسيطة، لكن الخطوات غير واضحة إطلاقًا.

after {one's} own heart

used to describe someone or something that perfectly matches one's tastes, values, or preferences

على ذوقه, يشبهه تماماً

على ذوقه, يشبهه تماماً

Ex: The quiet countryside life is after their own heart. 

الحياة الريفية الهادئة على ذوقهم تماماً.

boys will be boys

used to excuse or dismiss negative behavior by boys or men, with the implication that it is simply part of their nature

يُعذر سلوك الأولاد السيئ باعتباره طبيعيًا

يُعذر سلوك الأولاد السيئ باعتباره طبيعيًا

Ex: Instead of scolding them, the coach said, "boys will be boys," after they ran around the field at full speed. 
at the end of the day

used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

في النهاية, في آخر المطاف

في النهاية, في آخر المطاف

Ex: At the end of the day, he only wants what is best for his family. 

في النهاية، هو لا يريد إلا ما فيه خير لعائلته.

blast from the past

the unexpected appearance or remembrance of a person or thing that evokes nostalgic feelings within one

ذكرى من الزمن الجميل, حنين مفاجئ للماضي

ذكرى من الزمن الجميل, حنين مفاجئ للماضي

Ex: That old video game was a blast from the past and made us feel like kids again. 

تلك اللعبة القديمة أعادت إلينا ذكريات جميلة وجعلتنا نشعر كأننا أطفال من جديد.

no pain, no gain
no pain, no gain
[عبارة]

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

Ex: He could hardly lift the weights, but the coach shouted, "no pain, no gain" to keep him motivated. 
better safe than sorry

used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on

الاحتياط أفضل من الندم

الاحتياط أفضل من الندم

Ex: We arrived early for the concert, better safe than sorry, to avoid missing the opening act. 
bad things come in threes

used to suggest that misfortune or bad luck often happens in groups of three, and when one negative event occurs, two more will follow

يُقال إن المصائب تأتي غالبًا ثلاثًا

يُقال إن المصائب تأتي غالبًا ثلاثًا

Ex: First, I lost my wallet, then my phone broke, and now my car won’t start—bad things come in threes, it seems. 
good things come in threes

used to suggest that good things often happen in groups of three

Ex: Good things come in threes—first, I got a raise, then a new opportunity, and now I’ve just booked a vacation. 
like father, like son

used to say that a son's behavior or qualities are similar to those of his father

الأبناء غالبًا يشبهون آباءهم في الصفات

الأبناء غالبًا يشبهون آباءهم في الصفات

Ex: She could see her son’s passion for drawing was just like his father’s—like father, like son. 
it takes all sorts to make a world

used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive

اختلاف الناس وتنوعهم ضروريان لحيوية المجتمع

اختلاف الناس وتنوعهم ضروريان لحيوية المجتمع

Ex: She might be quiet, but remember, it takes all sorts to make a world. 
better late than never

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

أن تفعل الشيء متأخرًا خير من ألا تفعله أبدًا

أن تفعل الشيء متأخرًا خير من ألا تفعله أبدًا

Ex: I finally made it to your wedding, better late than never! 
just what the doctor ordered

something that is exactly what is needed or required in a certain situation

بالضبط ما يلزم, ما كان مطلوبًا تمامًا

بالضبط ما يلزم, ما كان مطلوبًا تمامًا

Ex: A simple, clear explanation was just what the doctor ordered. 

كان الشرح البسيط والواضح بالضبط ما يلزم.

do not do anything (that|) I would not (do|)

used to advise someone to behave responsibly and not engage in risky or questionable behavior

Ex: Please, do not do anything I wouldn't do while I'm gone. 
to [be] not for {sb} to say

to believe that it is not someone's place to make a decision or judgment on a particular matter and that it should be left to others who are more qualified or have more authority to do so

Ex: His opinion wasn’t for him to say, considering his position. 
to [be] damned if {sb} [do], damned if {sb} [do] {not}

to be in a difficult situation where any decision or action taken may result in negative consequences, no matter what choice is made

Ex: You will be damned if you do, damned if you don’t—either choice leads to trouble. 
the mind [boggle]
the mind boggle
[جملة]

used to convey surprise, shock, or disbelief in response to something that is difficult to comprehend or absurd

Ex: When I saw the list of ingredients, my mind boggled—there were at least twenty things I’d never heard of. 
to {not} [bear] thinking about

to be so unpleasant, disturbing, or frightening that it is difficult to even consider or imagine

Ex: She couldn't bear thinking about the terrible accident that had happened. 
to [shop] (till|until) {sb} [drop]

to shop for a very long time until one becomes tired

Ex: She loves to shop until she drops, especially during big sales events. 
horses for courses

used to imply that different people are suited to different things, and what works well for one person may not work well for another

لكل شخص ما يناسبه من الأعمال

لكل شخص ما يناسبه من الأعمال

Ex: His skills in tech are amazing, but when it comes to sales, horses for courses. 
meet and greet
meet and greet
[عبارة]

an event or service where a person, such as a celebrity, politician, or businessperson, meets and interacts with members of the public

Ex: At the meet and greet, the celebrity took pictures with every fan who attended. 
fair and square
fair and square
[عبارة]

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

بكل نزاهة, بلا غش

بكل نزاهة, بلا غش

Ex: The deal was done fair and square, with no tricks or hidden terms. 

تمت الصفقة بنزاهة تامة، بلا حيل ولا شروط مخفية.

from zero to hero
from zero to hero
[عبارة]

used to say that someone or something has gone from a position of low status or obscurity to one of great success, fame, or popularity

Ex: He's gone from zero to hero very quickly - he's now an A-list Hollywood star. 
nearest and dearest

used to refer to one's closest and most intimate family members or friends

Ex: His nearest and dearest were thrilled with the good news. 
use it or lose it

used to imply that if something is not used or practiced, it will be forgotten or taken away

إذا لم تستخدم شيئًا فقد تفقده

إذا لم تستخدم شيئًا فقد تفقده

Ex: If you stop using those skills, you might forget them — it’s true, use it or lose it. 
chockablock
chockablock
[صفة]

completely full or crowded to the point of congestion or blockage

مزدحم, ممتلئ بالكامل

مزدحم, ممتلئ بالكامل

Ex: By the time I got to the party, the place was already chockablock with people. 

بحلول الوقت الذي وصلت فيه إلى الحفلة، كان المكان بالفعل مزدحماً بالناس.

to [walk] the talk
to walk the talk
[عبارة]

to actually do what one claims or preaches, and not just talk about it

Ex: She claims to support equal rights, but she hasn’t really walked the talk in her workplace. 
to [name] and [shame]
to name and shame
[عبارة]

to publicly identify and criticize individuals or organizations for engaging in inappropriate or unethical behavior in order to hold them accountable for their actions or punish them

Ex: Instead of naming and shaming, the company decided to handle the issue privately. 
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