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

все подробности, подробный отчёт

Ex: The lawyer presented the evidence, citing chapter and verse, to support her client's innocence.

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facts and figures

[фраза]

full and exact information about something

факты и цифры, точные данные

Ex: The researcher presented a detailed report with facts and figures to demonstrate the impact of climate change on coastal regions.

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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

красиво выглядит а проблем море, с виду подарок, на деле мучение

Ex: She thought her new job would be a dream come true, but it turned out to be a nightmare dressed like a daydream, with long hours and a toxic work environment.

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poker face

[существительное]

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

покерфейс, невозмутимое лицо

Ex: Despite the pressure, he maintained a poker face during the negotiation, never revealing his excitement or desperation.

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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, с виду

Ex: On the face of it, the job offer seemed perfect, but after researching the company culture, I realized it might not be the right fit.

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to scratch the surface

[фраза]

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

лишь скользнуть по поверхности, не вникать в суть

Ex: The introductory course only scratches the surface of the subject; to truly master it, one must pursue advanced studies.

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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

нет худа без добра, в итоге всё к лучшему

Ex: Losing his job turned out to be a blessing in disguise as it led him to discover a new career path that brought him more fulfillment and success.

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bird's eye view

[фраза]

a general analysis of something

общая картина, общий обзор

Ex: From the top of the mountain, we had a bird's eye view of the entire valley with its sprawling landscapes and winding rivers.

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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

видеть общую картину, смотреть шире

Ex: The manager was so fixated on the daily tasks that she couldn't see the forest for the trees, neglecting long-term strategic planning.

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the devil is in the detail

[Предложение]

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

дьявол кроется в деталях, всё решают детали

Ex: The contract seemed straightforward, but the devil is in the details, and we discovered unfavorable clauses that required careful negotiation.

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

[фраза]

to make sure no detail goes unnoticed in completing a task

выверить всё до мелочей, ничего не упустить

Ex: I made sure to cross my t's and dot my i's when installing the circuit breaker—you can never be too careful with electrical work.

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the power behind the throne

[фраза]

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

серый кардинал, тот, кто дёргает за ниточки

Ex: The prime minister's chief advisor was known as the power behind the throne, as they held immense sway over government policies.

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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

в общих чертах, без подробностей

Ex: The presentation outlined the project in broad strokes, highlighting the main goals and objectives without going into specific details.

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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

под микроскопом, до мелочей

Ex: The detective went through the crime scene with a fine-tooth comb, searching for any clues that could lead to the perpetrator.

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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, в душе

Ex: Deep down, she knew that her decision was driven by fear rather than genuine concern.

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the big picture

[фраза]

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

общая картина, общий взгляд

Ex: When facing a challenging decision, it's crucial to consider the big picture and evaluate the potential impact on all stakeholders involved.

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not 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

это ещё не всё, это только часть истории

Ex: She told me about her difficult day at work, but that's only the half of it; there were also personal challenges she faced during the same time.

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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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