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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: As the meditation session progressed, she became as still as a stone, finding inner peace and calm.

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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: Carrying the suitcase up the stairs felt like a daunting task as it was as heavy as lead.

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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: With the new aerodynamic design, the racing car felt light as a feather on the track.

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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 artist preferred to paint landscapes in the raw, capturing the beauty of nature untouched by human intervention.

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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 new sculpture in the park was certainly a sight for sore eyes, with its bizarre and unconventional design.

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off the rails

[фраза]

used to say that something is extreme or exciting

Ex: The new roller coaster at the amusement park is off the rails!

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Old Harry

[существительное]

the devil or any character that has similarities to it

Дьявол

Ex: She made a deal with Old Harry, and now she's paying the price for her reckless actions.

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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: I sent my application for the job via snail mail, but I'm worried it won't arrive on time.

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a bunch of fives

[фраза]

a person's fist

кулак человека

Ex: The enraged boxer aimed a bunch of fives at his opponent's jaw.

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AWOL

[прилагательное]

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

находящийся в самовольной отлучке

Ex: The valuable painting was mysteriously AWOL from the museum's collection.

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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: I finally got a hold of the book you recommended, and I can't wait to start reading it.

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to lay one's hands on something

[фраза]

to succeed in obtaining something

преуспеть в получении чего-либо

Ex: I finally laid my hands on the antique vase I've been searching for at the flea market.

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up for grabs

[фраза]

ready to be used or obtained

Быть доступным

Ex: The last few tickets for the concert are up for grabs, so make sure to buy them quickly.

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to go spare

[фраза]

to be available for use only due to being unwanted

не требуется и, следовательно

Ex: The extra office supplies will go spare if no one claims them by the end of the week.

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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 crystal-clear water of the tropical lagoon allowed us to see vibrant coral reefs and colorful fish beneath the surface.

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old school

[фраза]

adhering to traditional values, methods, or styles

характеризуются более ранней эпохой

Ex: Despite the rise of digital media, some people still prefer the old-school charm of reading physical books.

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knee-high to a grasshopper

[фраза]

extremely or unusually small in size or importance

Очень молодой

Ex: Compared to the grandeur of the neighboring buildings, the quaint little café on the corner is knee-high to a grasshopper.

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(as) pretty as a picture

[фраза]

very appealing to the eyes

Очень визуально привлекательная

Ex: Francesca was as pretty as a picture and apparently glowing with health.

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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: The room fell silent as the grave when the teacher walked in, signaling the start of the exam.

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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 small-town Fourth of July parade was as American as apple pie, with marching bands, flags, and classic cars.

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off the rails

[фраза]

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

Ex: The conversation went off the rails when the topic shifted to politics.

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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 team is working along the line of the project plan, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule.

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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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