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کتاب 'هدوی' پیشرفته - آخرین کلمه (واحد 8)

در اینجا واژگان از واحد 8 The Last Word در کتاب درسی Headway Advanced را پیدا خواهید کرد، مانند "walk the talk"، "chockablock"، "clear as mud" و غیره.

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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

اتفاقات بد برای هر کسی ممکن است پیش بیاید

اتفاقات بد برای هر کسی ممکن است پیش بیاید

Ex: Accidents will happen in the best of families, but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn from them. 
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actions speak louder than words

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

دو صد گفته چون نیم کردار نیست

دو صد گفته چون نیم کردار نیست

Ex: Actions speak louder than words, so it's better to show you care than just say it. 
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a fate worse than death

something that someone considers extremely terrible or unacceptable

تجربه ناگوار, وضع وخیم، سرنوشتی تلخ‌تر از مرگ

تجربه ناگوار, وضع وخیم، سرنوشتی تلخ‌تر از مرگ

Ex: The character in the novel chose to sacrifice themselves to save their loved ones, believing that living without them would be a fate worse than death. 
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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

پشت هر مرد موفقی یک زن موفق ایستاده است

پشت هر مرد موفقی یک زن موفق ایستاده است

Ex: Many believe that behind every successful man stands a woman, silently contributing to his achievements. 
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all in a day's work

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

جزو روال کار, طبیعت این کار

جزو روال کار, طبیعت این کار

Ex: When the nurse stayed calm during the emergency, she said it was all in a day's work. 

وقتی پرستار در وضعیت اضطراری آرام ماند، گفت این هم جزو روال کار است.

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

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

هم خدا را خواستن هم خرما را, همه‌چیز را با هم خواستن

هم خدا را خواستن هم خرما را, همه‌چیز را با هم خواستن

Ex: You can't keep the old price and demand premium service; you're trying to have your cake and eat it too. 

نمی‌شود هم قیمت قبلی را نگه داری هم خدمات ویژه بخواهی؛ هم خدا را می‌خواهی هم خرما را.

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

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

کاملاً مبهم, هیچ روشن نبودن

کاملاً مبهم, هیچ روشن نبودن

Ex: His explanation of the new tax rules was as clear as mud. 

توضیحش دربارهٔ قوانین مالیاتی جدید کاملاً مبهم بود.

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after {one's} own heart

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

باب میل, درست مطابق سلیقه

باب میل, درست مطابق سلیقه

Ex: A chef who loves spicy food is after my own heart. 

سرآشپزی که غذای تند دوست دارد، درست مطابق سلیقه من است.

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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

از مردها انتظار دیگری هم نمی‌رود, مردها همین هستند

از مردها انتظار دیگری هم نمی‌رود, مردها همین هستند

Ex: Although their pranks were annoying, their father shrugged and said, "boys will be boys" when they got into trouble. 
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at the end of the day

used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

در نهایت, بالاخره

در نهایت, بالاخره

Ex: At the end of the day, all that matters is that you're happy. 

در نهایت، تصمیم با توست، نه با من.

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blast from the past

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

یادگاری از گذشته‌ها, یادآور روزهای قدیم

یادگاری از گذشته‌ها, یادآور روزهای قدیم

Ex: Seeing my first phone in a drawer was a blast from the past. 

دیدن اولین گوشی‌ام توی کشو کلی خاطره قدیمی را زنده کرد.

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no pain, no gain
no pain, no gain
[عبارت]

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

نابرده رنج گنج میسر نمی‌شود, باید سختی کشید تا به نتیجه رسید

نابرده رنج گنج میسر نمی‌شود, باید سختی کشید تا به نتیجه رسید

Ex: She felt exhausted after the training session but knew that no pain, no gain if she wanted to improve. 
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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

کار از محکم‌کاری عیب نمی‌کند, احتیاط بهتر از پشیمانی در آخر کار است

کار از محکم‌کاری عیب نمی‌کند, احتیاط بهتر از پشیمانی در آخر کار است

Ex: We should probably invest in a good home security system. Better safe than sorry, right? 
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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

از آسمان مصیبت باریدن

از آسمان مصیبت باریدن

Ex: After two flat tires in one week, I hope the bad things come in threes is wrong. 
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good things come in threes

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

خوشبختی به کسی رو کردن

خوشبختی به کسی رو کردن

Ex: I just received three great offersgood things come in threes, I guess! 
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like father, like son

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

پدر و پسر مثل هم هستند

پدر و پسر مثل هم هستند

Ex: Like father, like sonthey both have that same determined look on their faces. 
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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

جهان بر پایه تنوع برپاست

جهان بر پایه تنوع برپاست

Ex: People have different views on successafter all, it takes all sorts to make a world. 
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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

دیرتر بهتر از هرگز است

دیرتر بهتر از هرگز است

Ex: You finally finished that book? Well, better late than never. 
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just what the doctor ordered

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

دقیقاً همان چیزی که لازم بود, همان چیزی که موقعیت می‌طلبید

دقیقاً همان چیزی که لازم بود, همان چیزی که موقعیت می‌طلبید

Ex: The sunny weather during the vacation was just what the doctor ordered for a much-needed break from the daily routine. 

آن نسیم خنک بعد از گرما دقیقاً همان چیزی بود که لازم بود.

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

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

کاری نکن که از کرده خود پشیمان شوی

کاری نکن که از کرده خود پشیمان شوی

Ex: It’s simpledon’t do anything I would not do and you’ll be safe. 
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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

در جایگاه قضاوت قرار نداشتن

در جایگاه قضاوت قرار نداشتن

Ex: Look, I agree with you, she should be punished for what happened.  But she's not our daughter, so it's not for us to say! 
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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

نه راه پس داشتن نه راه پیش داشتن

نه راه پس داشتن نه راه پیش داشتن

Ex: You are damned if you do, damned if you don'teither way, it’s going to be a problem. 
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the mind [boggle]
the mind boggle
[جمله]

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

مغز کسی سوت کشیدن, در ذهن کسی نگنجیدن، در ناباوری بودن

مغز کسی سوت کشیدن, در ذهن کسی نگنجیدن، در ناباوری بودن

Ex: The complexity of the puzzle boggled her mind. 
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to {not} [bear] thinking about

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

حتی تحمل فکر کردن به چیزی را هم نداشتن

حتی تحمل فکر کردن به چیزی را هم نداشتن

Ex: I can't bear thinking about the consequences of that decision. 
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to [shop] (till|until) {sb} [drop]

to shop for a very long time until one becomes tired

تا جان داشتن خرید کردن

تا جان داشتن خرید کردن

Ex: We literally shopped until we dropped. 
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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

هر کسی را بهر کاری ساختند

هر کسی را بهر کاری ساختند

Ex: It's a great idea, but not every solution is a one-size-fits-allhorses for courses. 
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meet and greet
meet and greet
[عبارت]

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

دیدار و گفتگو

دیدار و گفتگو

Ex: They arranged a meet and greet before the charity event to raise awareness for the cause. 
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fair and square
fair and square
[عبارت]

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

منصفانه و بی‌تقلب, پاک و قانونی

منصفانه و بی‌تقلب, پاک و قانونی

Ex: No one can complain; they beat us fair and square. 

هیچ‌کس حق اعتراض ندارد؛ آن‌ها پاک و قانونی ما را بردند.

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from zero to hero
from zero to hero
[عبارت]

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

از فرش به عرش

از فرش به عرش

Ex: With computer programming becoming an increasingly in-demand skill, many who might have been picked on in high school are now going from zeros to heroes. 
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nearest and dearest

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

عزیزان و نزدیکان

عزیزان و نزدیکان

Ex: During difficult times, it's comforting to have your nearest and dearest by your side. 
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use it or lose it

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

یا استفاده کن یا می‌پره از دستت

یا استفاده کن یا می‌پره از دستت

Ex: Don’t stop learning new things use it or lose it applies to your brain as well. 
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chockablock
chockablock
[صفت]

completely full or crowded to the point of congestion or blockage

پر, لبریز، سرشار

پر, لبریز، سرشار

Ex: Her schedule is always chockablock with meetings. 

برنامه او همیشه پر از جلسات است.

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to [walk] the talk
to walk the talk
[عبارت]

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

به حرف خود عمل کردن

به حرف خود عمل کردن

Ex: If you're going to encourage others to exercise, you need to walk the talk by being active yourself. 
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to [name] and [shame]
to name and shame
[عبارت]

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

افشا کردن, افشاگری کردن، رسوا ساختن

افشا کردن, افشاگری کردن، رسوا ساختن

Ex: The company decided to name and shame the employees who were caught stealing from the store. 
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