Правда, Секреты и Обман - Притворство

Узнайте, как английские идиомы, такие как "сохранять видимость" и "крокодиловы слезы", связаны с предлогами в английском языке.

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Правда, Секреты и Обман
in name (only|alone)
in name (only|alone) [фраза]
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имеющий официальное название

Ex: The organization was democratic in name only , as the actual decision-making power rested with a single individual .
to [keep] up appearances
to [keep] up appearances [фраза]
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Вести себя так

Ex: Despite their financial struggles , the family tried to keep up appearances by hosting lavish parties and buying expensive items .
lip service
lip service [существительное]
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пустые слова

Ex: The politician gave lip service to environmental protection but took no action to address the issue .

Политик отделался пустыми словами о защите окружающей среды, но не предпринял никаких действий для решения проблемы.

wolf in (sheep's|lamb's) clothing
wolf in (sheep's|lamb's) clothing [фраза]
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волк в овечьей шкуре

Ex: The charming new neighbor turned out to be a wolf in sheep 's clothing , manipulating everyone for personal gain .
to [play] dead
to [play] dead [фраза]
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Лежать неподвижно на земле

Ex: When confronted by the aggressive dog , the cat decided to play dead , hoping the dog would lose interest and leave .
to [put] on a brave (face|front)
to [put] on a brave (face|front) [фраза]
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пытаться казаться храбрым или спокойным

Ex: The team captain put on a brave front during the match, motivating the players despite the mounting pressure.
to [play] it cool
to [play] it cool [фраза]
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Действовать спокойно

Ex: Despite winning the lottery , he decided to play it cool and kept the news to himself .
to [cry] wolf
to [cry] wolf [фраза]
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зовите на помощь

Ex: After constantly exaggerating about her health issues , her family began to think she was crying wolf and stopped taking her complaints seriously .
crocodile tears
crocodile tears [существительное]
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слезы

Ex: The politician shed crocodile tears during his speech , pretending to empathize with the citizens ' struggles while actively working against their interests .

Политик проливал крокодиловы слезы во время своей речи, притворяясь, что сочувствует трудностям граждан, в то время как активно работал против их интересов.

butter would not melt in {one's} mouth
butter would not melt in {one's} mouth [Предложение]
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используется

Ex: She acted as if butter would not melt in her mouth , but behind closed doors , she was always causing trouble .
to [put] on an act
to [put] on an act [фраза]
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лживо притворяться

Ex: She put on an act of being upset to manipulate her friend into doing her a favor.
accidentally on purpose
accidentally on purpose [фраза]
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Казалось бы

Ex: Sarah dropped her phone accidentally on purpose to get her crush 's attention .
stool pigeon
stool pigeon [существительное]
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Информатор

Ex: The undercover detective used a known criminal as a " stool pigeon " to gather evidence against the gang .

Под прикрытием детектив использовал известного преступника в качестве стукача, чтобы собрать доказательства против банды.

to [play] possum
to [play] possum [фраза]
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Притворяться бездеятельным

Ex: When confronted by the bully , Tim decided to play possum and remained silent until the situation defused .
paper tiger
paper tiger [существительное]
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бумажный тигр

Ex: The dictator 's aggressive rhetoric turned out to be a " paper tiger " as his military lacked the necessary resources for a sustained conflict .

Агрессивная риторика диктатора оказалась бумажным тигром, так как его армия не имела необходимых ресурсов для затяжного конфликта.

[whistle] in the dark
[whistle] in the dark [фраза]
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Быть уверенным в конкретном исходе

Ex: Despite the challenging circumstances , the team leader decided to " whistle in the dark " and expressed unwavering confidence to motivate the team .
to [turn] on the waterworks
to [turn] on the waterworks [фраза]
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to begin crying just to get others to sympathize with one or do what one asks of them

Ex: After receiving the news of her pet's death, she turned on the waterworks and sobbed uncontrollably.
champagne taste on a beer budget
champagne taste on a beer budget [Предложение]
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used when someone likes to have things so expensive they cannot possibly afford

Ex: She wanted to buy designer clothes and dine at fancy restaurants , but with her student budget , she had champagne taste on a beer budget .
to [strike] an attitude of {sth}
to [strike] an attitude of {sth} [фраза]
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to purposefully choose to behave in a specific manner to show a specific idea or leave a specific impression

Ex: Despite his fatigue , the politician struck an attitude of confidence and determination during the campaign rally .
Правда, Секреты и Обман
Обман В тайне Хранить секреты Ложь и преувеличение
Очевидность Притворство Раскрывая секреты Поверхностность
Доверие и честность Правдивость Лесть & Хвастовство