Правда, Секреты и Обман - Поверхностность

Освойте английские идиомы, касающиеся глубины и поверхности, такие как 'больше, чем кажется на первый взгляд' и 'на первый взгляд'.

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English idioms relate to Truth, Secrecy, & Deception

chapter and verse

[фраза]

a report of something with complete or exact details

В тщательных и точных деталях

Ex: During the debate, the politician was able to counter his opponent's arguments, citing chapter and verse from various reports and studies.

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facts and figures

[фраза]

full and exact information about something

нужно знать каждую деталь

Ex: During the scientific conference, the speaker shared facts and figures from their study, supporting their hypothesis and conclusions.

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more than meets the eye

[фраза]

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

больше, чем кажется на первый взгляд

Ex: At first glance, the painting seemed ordinary, but upon closer inspection, there was more than meets the eye, with hidden symbols and layers of meaning.

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nightmare dressed like a daydream

[фраза]

a person or thing that looks nice or pleasant but turns out to be very unpleasant or troublesome

человек или вещь, которые выглядят красиво

Ex: The investment opportunity promised great returns and seemed like a dream, but it quickly turned into a nightmare dressed like a daydream when the company went bankrupt and investors lost their money.

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poker face

[существительное]

a facial expression that does not reveal a person's feelings or thoughts

бесстрастное лицо

Ex: Even when receiving criticism , she managed to keep a poker face, not showing any signs of being affected by the negative feedback .

Даже получая критику, ей удалось сохранить непроницаемое выражение лица, не показывая никаких признаков того, что она затронута негативными отзывами.

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on the face of it

[фраза]

used to state that something appears to be true or appealing at first glance

на первый взгляд

Ex: On the face of it, the painting seemed simple, but art enthusiasts recognized the underlying symbolism and intricate techniques upon closer examination.

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to scratch the surface

[фраза]

to fail to deal with all aspects of a problem, topic, etc.

иметь дело только с очень небольшой частью предмета или проблемы

Ex: The training session provided basic knowledge, but it only scratched the surface of the complex software's capabilities and features.

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blessing in disguise

[фраза]

a situation or event that seems problematic or unfortunate at first but later results in something positive and pleasant

скрытое благословение

Ex: Although her injury prevented her from participating in the race, it was a blessing in disguise as it gave her time to rest and recover from exhaustion.

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bird's eye view

[фраза]

a general analysis of something

общий анализ чего-либо

Ex: The documentary showcased the beauty of nature from a bird's eye view, capturing stunning aerial footage of forests, mountains, and coastlines.

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to see the forest for the trees

[фраза]

to understand something from a general perspective without getting too involved in details

быть неспособным ясно понять ситуацию, потому что вы слишком вовлечены в нее

Ex: Sometimes we become so absorbed in the details of a project that we lose sight of the bigger picture; it's crucial to step back and see the forest for the trees.

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the devil is in the detail

[Предложение]

used in a situation where details need to be closely inspecterd or paid attention to

детали дела являются его наиболее проблематичным аспектом

Ex: Writing a legal document demands attention to every word and clause because the devil is in the details, and a poorly worded phrase can have significant consequences.

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to dot the i's and cross the t's

[фраза]

to make sure no detail goes unnoticed in compeleting a task

быть внимательным, не упустить ни одной детали

Ex: When preparing for the exam, it's crucial to study diligently and dot the I's and cross the T's to achieve the best possible results.

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the power behind the throne

[фраза]

an individual who posesses great influence over someone who is officially in charge

кто-то, кто не занимает официальной руководящей должности

Ex: Though the CEO was the public face of the company, the chief operating officer was the real power behind the throne, overseeing day-to-day operations and driving key initiatives.

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in broad strokes

[фраза]

used to say that something is discussed in a general or basic way, without going into too much detail or specific information

Ex: The journalist summarized the politician's platform in broad brushstrokes, highlighting the main policy points without going into specific implementation strategies.

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with a fine-tooth comb

[фраза]

used to imply a very careful and thorough examination of something, often with great attention to detail and a focus on finding even the smallest flaws or errors

Ex: The researcher analyzed the data with a fine-tooth comb, scrutinizing every data point to draw accurate and reliable conclusions.

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deep down

[фраза]

used to refer to a person's true feelings or beliefs that they may not openly show

в глубине души

Ex: Deep down, they both knew their friendship had changed, but they avoided acknowledging it.

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the big picture

[фраза]

the overall view or perspective of a situation, rather than focusing on small details

Ex: The CEO's vision for the company extended beyond short-term profits; she always emphasized the big picture of creating a positive societal impact.

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the half of it

[фраза]

used to suggest that a situation or story is more complicated or interesting than what has been revealed or discussed so far

Ex: The professor explained one aspect of the scientific discovery, but there's so much more to it; the implications and potential applications are just the half of it.

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Правда, Секреты и Обман
Обман	В тайне	Хранить секреты	Ложь и преувеличение
Очевидность	Притворство	Раскрывая секреты	Поверхностность
Доверие и честность	Правдивость	Лесть и хвастовство

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