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Книга Insight - Средне-выше среднего - Инсайт Словарного Запаса 4

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
to [clear] the decks
to clear the decks
[фраза]

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

расчистить путь, убрать всё лишнее

расчистить путь, убрать всё лишнее

Ex: Before we start the launch, let's clear the decks and deal with these small issues. 
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saved by the bell
saved by the bell
[фраза]

rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention

Быть вовремя спасённым

Быть вовремя спасённым

Ex: I wish I had been saved by the bell. 
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addicted
addicted
[прилагательное]

physically or mentally dependent on a substance, behavior, or activity

зависимый  человек

зависимый человек

Ex: The addicted individual sought help from a support group to overcome their dependency. 
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addiction
addiction
[существительное]

a strong desire to do or have something

зависимость

зависимость

Ex: His addiction to video games kept him from focusing on his schoolwork. 
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bald
bald
[прилагательное]

having little or no hair on the head

лысый

лысый

Ex: He used a special shampoo to try to prevent becoming completely bald. 
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baldness
baldness
[существительное]

the condition of having little or no hair on the head or body

облысение

облысение

Ex: Baldness can be caused by genetics or medical conditions. 
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deaf
deaf
[прилагательное]

partly or completely unable to hear

глухой

глухой

Ex: The deaf child communicates using sign language. 
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deafness
deafness
[существительное]

the state or condition of being totally or partially unable to hear

глухота

глухота

Ex: Deafness can occur at any stage of life. 
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disabled
disabled
[прилагательное]

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

инвалид

инвалид

Ex: He uses a wheelchair to get around because he is disabled. 
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disability
disability
[существительное]

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

инвалидность

инвалидность

Ex: He was born with a disability that affects his ability to walk. 
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imperfect
imperfect
[прилагательное]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

неидеальный

неидеальный

Ex: The old chair was comfortable but imperfect, with a wobbly leg. 
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imperfection
imperfection
[существительное]

a state of having flaws or mistakes, which make something or someone less than ideal

несовершенство

несовершенство

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obese
obese
[прилагательное]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

тучный

тучный

Ex: Due to his sedentary lifestyle and poor diet, Tom has become obese. 
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obesity
obesity
[существительное]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

тучность

тучность

Ex: Obesity rates have been steadily rising worldwide, becoming a major public health concern in many countries. 
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there [is] more to {sb/sth} than [meets] the eye

used to say that something is more complicated, important, or suspicious than it first appears

за этим кроется большее, это не только то, что видно

за этим кроется большее, это не только то, что видно

Ex: At first glance, she may seem shy and reserved, but there is more to her than meets the eye; she is an incredibly talented artist. 
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{one's} heart [is]  {not} in  {sth}
one's heart is not in something
[Предложение]

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

на самом деле это не волнует

на самом деле это не волнует

Ex: Her heart wasn’t in the speech; she seemed uninterested and distant. 
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to [dig] {one's} heels in

to stubbornly refuse to change one's ideas, plans, etc.

Упрямо цепляться за свои убеждения

Упрямо цепляться за свои убеждения

Ex: It was really the British who, by digging their heels in, prevented any last-minute deal. 
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to [come] to {one's} senses

to start to think in a logical or correct way after admitting one's mistakes

Начать мыслить здраво

Начать мыслить здраво

Ex: She finally came to her senses and realized that public transport was faster than driving in the city. 
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dismally
dismally
[наречие]

in a gloomy, depressing, or hopeless manner

мрачно

мрачно

Ex: The sky was dismally gray, reflecting the mood of the day. 
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flowing
flowing
[прилагательное]

shaped or structured to allow air, water, or other fluids to move smoothly with minimal obstruction

проточный

проточный

Ex: The car’s flowing design reduces air drag. 
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head and shoulders above {sb/sth}

used to describe someone or something that is far superior when compared to others of the same type

на голову выше остальных, намного превосходит остальных

на голову выше остальных, намного превосходит остальных

Ex: The talented pianist was head and shoulders above the other competitors in the music competition, showcasing exceptional skill and artistry. 
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to [feel] {sth} in {one's} bones

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

чувствовать нутром, нутром чуять

чувствовать нутром, нутром чуять

Ex: I feel it in my bones that this plan is going to work. 
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(at|in) the back of {one's} mind

in the part of the mind that holds thoughts and memories that are not often recalled or thought about

на заднем плане сознания, где-то в глубине памяти

на заднем плане сознания, где-то в глубине памяти

Ex: At the back of my mind, I knew the plan might fail. 
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two heads are better than one
two heads are better than one
[Предложение]

used to suggest that working together with others can often lead to better results than working alone, as combining different perspectives and ideas can create stronger solutions

Две головы,  лучше чем одна

Две головы, лучше чем одна

Ex: The business partners brought different skills and expertise to the table, recognizing that two heads are better than one when it comes to launching a successful venture. 
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in vain
in vain
[наречие]

without success or achieving the desired result

напрасно

напрасно

Ex: Despite hours of searching, the lost keys were found in vain, and she had to get a spare set. 
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body and soul
body and soul
[фраза]

with all that one has

всем сердцем и душой, всем своим существом

всем сердцем и душой, всем своим существом

Ex: She threw herself body and soul into the campaign. 
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to [keep] {sth} in mind

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

иметь в виду

иметь в виду

Ex: Keep in mind that the meeting is at 3 PM. 
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weight off {one's} shoulders

used to say that a heavy worry or burden is removed

Быть облегчением после того,  как вы поделились своими мыслями

Быть облегчением после того, как вы поделились своими мыслями

Ex: So I told him that if he needs me as an assistant to do the odd jobs which are once or twice a year, I'd be willing to take some weight off his shoulders. 
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faint heart never won fair (lady|maiden)
faint heart never won fair lady
[Предложение]

used to suggest that one must be bold and take risks to achieve one's goals

Нужно быть уверенным в себе,  а не робким

Нужно быть уверенным в себе, а не робким

Ex: The timid athlete was afraid to attempt the difficult jump, fearing injury. Her coach reminded her that faint heart never won fair lady, and encouraged her to push her limits. 
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to [pull] the wool over {one's} eyes

to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true

обвести кого-то вокруг пальца, вводить в заблуждение

обвести кого-то вокруг пальца, вводить в заблуждение

Ex: The salesman tried to pull the wool over my eyes by telling me that the car was in perfect condition, when in fact it was full of problems. 
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feather in {one's} cap

a thing that someone takes pride in, such as an accomplishment, honor, etc.

предмет гордости, большое достижение

предмет гордости, большое достижение

Ex: Winning the award was a real feather in her cap. 
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to [let] the cat out of the bag

to reveal information that were supposed to be kept secret, often by accident

выдать секрет, проболтаться

выдать секрет, проболтаться

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. 
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lifeless
lifeless
[прилагательное]

without any signs of life or vitality

безжизненный

безжизненный

Ex: The lifeless body of the bird lay motionless on the ground. 
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pearly
pearly
[прилагательное]

having a shiny, white or light-colored surface similar to that of a pearl

жемчужный

жемчужный

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shrivelled
shrivelled
[прилагательное]

having become dry, wrinkled, and smaller in size, often due to a loss of moisture or aging

сморщенный, высохший

сморщенный, высохший

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watery
watery
[прилагательное]

having too much water and little taste

водянистый

водянистый

Ex: The soup was disappointingly watery, lacking the rich flavor of homemade broth. 
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to head out
to head out
[глагол]

to leave a place or go on a journey, especially for a specific destination

выйти, отбывать

выйти, отбывать

Ex: He needs to head out to the store to pick up some groceries. 
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to [get] the (sack|boot|axe)
to get the sack
[фраза]

to be fired from one's position or job

быть уволенным, потерять работу

быть уволенным, потерять работу

Ex: He got the sack after repeatedly missing deadlines. 
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to [take] {sth} on the chin

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

принять удар на себя, сильно пострадать

принять удар на себя, сильно пострадать

Ex: After losing the championship match, the team took it on the chin but remained determined to come back stronger next season. 
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[show|teach] {sb} the ropes

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

ввести кого-то в курс дела, показать, как всё устроено

ввести кого-то в курс дела, показать, как всё устроено

Ex: On my first day, Carla showed me the ropes. 
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to [keep|play|hold] {one's} cards close to {one's} (chest|vest)

to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

не раскрывать карт, держать планы при себе

не раскрывать карт, держать планы при себе

Ex: The negotiator kept his cards close to his chest during the business deal, not revealing his true bottom line to the other party. 
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to [put|lay] {one's} cards on the table

to honestly share one's thoughts, feelings, or plans

выложить карты на стол, говорить начистоту

выложить карты на стол, говорить начистоту

Ex: During the negotiation, she decided to put her cards on the table and honestly discuss her expectations and limitations. 
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hard to (swallow|take)
hard to swallow
[фраза]

(of a particular idea, statement, or situation) challenging to accept as true

трудно поверить или принять

трудно поверить или принять

Ex: He said the news that the farm was being sold was hard to swallow at first. 
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