Описание Качеств - Описывающие качества

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities

(as) still as a stone

[фраза]

used to refer to a person or thing that is completely motionless

совершенно неподвижный

Ex: The child was so engrossed in the bedtime story that he lay in bed, as still as a stone, listening intently to every word.

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(as) heavy as lead

[фраза]

used to refer to someone or something that is very difficult to lift or move, due to being heavy

трудно поднимать или перемещать

Ex: The backpack, filled with books and supplies, was heavy as lead, causing strain on her shoulders.

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(as) light as a feather

[фраза]

used to refer to someone or something that is very easy to lift and carry, due to having no considerable weight

Быть легким в весе

Ex: As I let go of all my worries, I felt my mind becoming light as a feather, finding a sense of tranquility.

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in the raw

[фраза]

(of a thing) in its most natural or true state of existence

в своем истинном состоянии

Ex: The musician performed the song in the raw, using only an acoustic guitar and her voice, creating an intimate and raw musical experience.

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a sight for sore eyes

[фраза]

a person or thing that is very strange or unattractive in appearance

Быть кем-то или чем-то, что человек взволнован или рад видеть

Ex: The actor's exaggerated makeup and over-the-top costume on stage were definitely a sight for sore eyes, distracting from the performance.

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off the rails

[фраза]

used to say that something is extreme or exciting

Ex: The artist's latest series of paintings went off the rails with their vibrant colors and abstract shapes.

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Old Harry

[существительное]

the devil or any character that has similarities to it

Дьявол

Ex: In the dark corners of the forest , locals whispered of encounters with Old Harry, a sinister presence lurking in the shadows .

В тёмных уголках леса местные жители шептались о встречах с Старым Гарри, зловещим присутствием, таящимся в тенях.

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snail mail

[существительное]

mail that is delivered physically by the postal system as opposed to email and other electronic means

Бумажная почта

Ex: If you need to send something urgently , snail mail is not the best option .

Если вам нужно срочно что-то отправить, обычная почта — не лучший вариант.

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a bunch of fives

[фраза]

a person's fist

кулак человека

Ex: The angry mob surged towards the police officer, their hands transformed into threatening bunches of fives.

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AWOL

[прилагательное]

referring to something that is stolen or not in its usual place

находящийся в самовольной отлучке

Ex: The diligent student 's homework assignments were consistently AWOL, leading to concerns about their academic performance .

Домашние задания прилежного ученика постоянно пропадали, что вызывало беспокойство по поводу его успеваемости.

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to get a hold of something

[фраза]

to find a thing that one was searching for

найти то, что кто-то искал

Ex: After hours of searching, I was relieved to finally get a hold of the keys I thought I had lost.

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to lay one's hands on something

[фраза]

to succeed in obtaining something

преуспеть в получении чего-либо

Ex: After months of searching, I was thrilled to finally get my hands on the perfect wedding dress.

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up for grabs

[фраза]

ready to be used or obtained

Быть доступным

Ex: The leadership role in the community project is up for grabs, and interested individuals can express their interest.

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to go spare

[фраза]

to be available for use only due to being unwanted

не требуется и, следовательно

Ex: If no one in the office wants the spare computer equipment, it will go spare and be donated to a local charity.

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crystal clear

[прилагательное]

(of an object) clear or thin enough for one to be able to see through it

Вещи или образа, чтобы быть поразительно ясным или чистым

Ex: The photographer captured the landscape through a crystal-clear lens, highlighting the fine details of each mountain peak.

Фотограф запечатлел пейзаж через кристально чистый объектив, подчеркивая тонкие детали каждой горной вершины.

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old school

[фраза]

adhering to traditional values, methods, or styles

характеризуются более ранней эпохой

Ex: The company maintains an old-school work environment, with a focus on face-to-face communication and traditional office practices.

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knee-high to a grasshopper

[фраза]

extremely or unusually small in size or importance

Очень молодой

Ex: When I first started working at the company, my opinion was considered knee-high to a grasshopper.No one took me seriously because of my lack of experience and seniority.

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(as) pretty as a picture

[фраза]

very appealing to the eyes

Очень визуально привлекательная

Ex: This charming cottage dates back to the 15th century and is as pretty as a picture, with its thatched roof and secluded garden.

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(as) silent as the grave

[фраза]

used to refer to a place that is completely silent or quiet, with no noise or sound at all

Ex: When the power went out during the night, the house became as silent as the grave, creating an eerie atmosphere.

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(as) American as apple pie

[фраза]

used of someone or something that is seen or considered very normal in America

Ex: The patriotic movie portrayed the protagonist as a character as American as apple pie, embodying values of freedom and resilience.

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off the rails

[фраза]

used to say that something is not following the planned or expected course

Ex: The politician's campaign was expected to be a smooth ride, but it's been plagued by scandals and is now off the rails.

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along the line of something

[фраза]

in alignment with a specific path, course, or set of guidelines within a given context or framework

в какой-то момент во время действия

Ex: The organization will continue to innovate along the line of technological advancements, staying ahead of the competition.

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Описание Качеств
Хорошее качество или состояние	Низкое качество или состояние	Скучный или интересный	Сравнение
Похожие и непохожие	Аккуратный и опрятный	Старые и новые вещи	Форма, цвет и текстура
Место и должность	Местоположение и Размещение	Совместимость и несовместимость	Пригодность и непригодность
Полезность и ценность	Относящийся к природе	Транспортные средства	Описывающие качества

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