Мнение - Дискуссия

Изучите английские идиомы, касающиеся точек зрения, на таких примерах, как «прощупывать» и «спорный вопрос».

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long story short

[фраза]

used to indicate that one is not giving all the details of what happened but only the main points

используется, когда вы не рассказываете всех подробностей

Ex: Long story short, the team won the championship in the final seconds of the game .

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to put out feelers

[фраза]

to ask some questions in order to figure out what someone is thinking of or what their opinion about a particular person or thing is

Попытаться узнать или распознать что-то предварительно, незаметно

Ex: The couple putting out feelers to see if any of their friends would be interested in adopting their dog .

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the other side of the coin

[фраза]

a different way of thinking or approaching a situation

Противоположный взгляд или противоположный аспект чего-то

Ex: Living in a city offers many advantages, such as access to diverse cultures and entertainment options, but the flip side of the coin is that it can also be more expensive and crowded than living in a rural area.

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to coin a phrase

[фраза]

said before using a famous, overused, or made-up phrase

Заданная фраза, произнесенная после использования нового выражения

Ex: Reflecting on the unexpected turn of events, she noted, "Life is, to coin a phrase, a roller coaster with its ups and downs."

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to hold the floor

[фраза]

to be brave or sociable enough to deliver a lengthy public speech without allowing any interruption

Выступать перед аудиторией в качестве единственного оратора

Ex: During the town hall meeting, community members were given the opportunity to hold the floor and share their perspectives on the proposed changes to local zoning laws.

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or else

[фраза]

used to imagine how things would be if the situation was different

вместо или в качестве альтернативы

Ex: You know I really care about youor else I would n’t be here .

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the other way around

[фраза]

used to emphasize that the exact opposite of what is said is true

Наоборот, как раз противоположное

Ex: Typically , people buy a house and then acquire furniture , but in their case , itthe other way around; they furnished their home before finalizing the purchase .

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give and take

[фраза]

a situation in which two parties exchange ideas in order to find the best solution or approach to something

свободный обмен идеями или мнениями

Ex: The political debate showcased a healthy give and take of ideas, as candidates discussed various perspectives to address the issues at hand.

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to get a word in edgewise

[фраза]

to manage to state one's opinions regarding something after or in the middle of someone else's prolonged speech

выражать свое мнение

Ex: At the crowded networking event, I tried to share my experiences with others, but it felt impossible to get a word in edgewise with the constant buzz of conversation.

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hot potato

[существительное]

a difficult or controversial issue or topic that is uncomfortable or risky to handle

спорный вопрос, Щекотливая ситуация

Ex: The employee 's misconduct allegation turned into hot potato for the HR department , requiring careful handling to avoid legal repercussions .

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for the record

[фраза]

used before stating a fact that one wants someone to know or remember

Заявить что-либо для протокола

Ex: Let me, for the record, make it clear that the research findings were based on extensive data analysis and rigorous methodology.

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moot point

[существительное]

a subject about which there are different opinions or disagreements

спорный вопрос

Ex: Arguing about who is responsible for the mistake is moot point; our priority is fixing it and preventing similar issues in the future .

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to broaden one's horizons

[фраза]

to expand one's knowledge, experiences, or perspectives, often by exploring new places, ideas, or cultures, with the aim of gaining a broader understanding of the world

расширяйте круг своих интересов, видов деятельности и знаний

Ex: Engaging in meaningful conversations with people from diverse backgrounds can expand your mind and widen your understanding of the world.

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tunnel vision

[существительное]

a state when a person gets too focused on one thing, which can cause them to miss other important things

узость взглядов

Ex: The student's tunnel vision on achieving the highest grades caused them to disregard the importance of personal growth and exploration of other subjects.

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in a bad light

[фраза]

in a way that makes someone look bad or incapable

Отрицательно; при неблагоприятных обстоятельствах

Ex: The misunderstanding between the two friends was blown out of proportion, painting their friendship in a bad light.

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in a good light

[фраза]

in a way that highlights someone's positive qualities or capabilities

В положительном или благоприятном смысле

Ex: The teacher's positive reinforcement and encouragement helped the students view themselves in a good light, boosting their confidence and motivation.