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ACT Английский и Мировые Знания - Полезные идиомы

Здесь вы узнаете некоторые полезные английские идиомы, такие как "свобода действий", "выйти в ноль", "в разногласиях" и т. д., которые помогут вам сдать ACT на отлично.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
to know better
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to be wise enough to avoid certain behaviors or thoughts

знать лучше

знать лучше

Ex: The company 's executives should known better than to ignore customer complaints for so long .
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to jump the gun
[фраза]

to do something too earlier than its right time

Начинать что-то раньше,  чем это допустимо

Начинать что-то раньше, чем это допустимо

Ex: They were jumping the gun by assuming the project was a success before it was completed.
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to expand one's knowledge, experiences, or perspectives, often by exploring new places, ideas, or cultures, with the aim of gaining a broader understanding of the world

расширяйте круг своих интересов,  видов деятельности и знаний

расширяйте круг своих интересов, видов деятельности и знаний

Ex: Engaging in meaningful conversations with people from diverse backgrounds can expand your mind and widen your understanding of the world.
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to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

Ex: The therapist's questions were designed to shed light on the underlying reasons for the patient's anxiety.
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a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

Долгий путь, Сильно отличается от чего-то

Долгий путь, Сильно отличается от чего-то

Ex: The current political climate a far cry from the unity and bipartisanship that the nation needs .
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bent on
[прилагательное]

determined or fully committed to pursuing a particular course of action

Очень решительно

Очень решительно

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to refrain from speaking or expressing one's thoughts or opinions

Ex: In situations like these , it 's often better hold your tongue and listen rather than speak impulsively .
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to fail to deal with all aspects of a problem, topic, etc.

иметь дело только с очень небольшой частью предмета или проблемы

иметь дело только с очень небольшой частью предмета или проблемы

Ex: The training session provided basic knowledge , but it scratched the surface of the complex software 's capabilities and features .
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to create a situation in which it is easier for one to do something or for something to happen

создать ситуацию,  в которой человеку легче что-то сделать

создать ситуацию, в которой человеку легче что-то сделать

Ex: Investing in a good education pave the way for a successful career and financial stability .
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neck of the woods
[фраза]

an area that is near a place in which someone resides

Район или близлежащая область,  где человек живет

Район или близлежащая область, где человек живет

Ex: Our annual festival is a highlight of the year for everyone neck of the woods, bringing together residents from nearby towns and villages .
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constantly paying attention to a person or thing to prevent a problem, danger, etc.

будьте внимательны

будьте внимательны

Ex: As a dedicated teacher , she 's on the lookout for signs of bullying among her students to address the issue promptly .
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to benefit from two opposing or contradictory situations or options at the same time

Ex: You can't ignore the rules and then complain when others do the same.
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free rein
[существительное]

the state in which one is completely free to do or say what one desires

свобода действий

свобода действий

Ex: The parents decided to give their teenager free rein in selecting their college , allowing them to make their own decisions about their future .Родители решили дать своему подростку **полную свободу** в выборе колледжа, позволяя ему принимать собственные решения о своем будущем.
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to naturally fit or suit a particular use or situation

Ex: Her lends itself to a wide range of mediums , from painting to sculpture .
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the rest is history
[Предложение]

used to indicate that after a key event, the following developments are well-known or self-explanatory

Ex: They took a risk and invested in the startup , the rest is history— the company became a unicorn .
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to be placed in a less important or weaker position compared to that of someone else

быть помещенным в менее важное или более слабое положение

быть помещенным в менее важное или более слабое положение

Ex: With the advent of digital photography , film photography taken a back seat in the photography industry .
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to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

Ex: After losing his job , fell on hard times and had to move back in with his parents .
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dead set
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firmly determined and focused on the task at hand

твердо настроенный и сосредоточенный на поставленной задаче

твердо настроенный и сосредоточенный на поставленной задаче

Ex: They are dead set against the plans to close the local hospital.
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fork in the road
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a point in a person's life or a situation where they must make a critical decision or choose between two different options or paths

Ex: After years of indecision , he finally reached fork in the road and had to choose between staying in his hometown or moving to pursue new opportunities .
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out of favor
[фраза]

no longer popular, accepted, or supported by others

Больше не поддерживаемый

Больше не поддерживаемый

Ex: The old teaching method has out of favor with educators who now prefer more interactive approaches .
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to twist and rub one's hands together out of distress or worry

Ex: The wrung his hands as he waited for his parents to pick him up from school .
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to get or do what one wants despite the odds or other people's desires

Свой способ делать что-то

Свой способ делать что-то

Ex: Lily was known for her strong will and persuasive abilities, which often resulted in her getting her way during important decision-making processes.
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to enjoy or use something as much or as often as one can

наслаждайтесь чем-то как можно больше

наслаждайтесь чем-то как можно больше

Ex: The team decided to make the most of the available budget by prioritizing essential project components.
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to carry a tune
[фраза]

to produce correct musical sounds by one's voive voice

иметь музыкальный талант

иметь музыкальный талант

Ex: His ability carry a tune made him the lead singer of the band .
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grist to the mill
[фраза]

something that proves useful or valuable for a given purpose

Ex: Her extensive travels provided plenty grist to the mill for her latest novel .
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out of one's shell
[фраза]

used to refer to someone who has become more comfortable or confident in conversing with people

менее застенчивый и сдержанный

менее застенчивый и сдержанный

Ex: When Jack first started his job, he was quite introverted.
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final frontier
[фраза]

the limits of human knowledge or understanding, representing areas that remain unknown or unexplored

Ex: Understanding the origins of the universe and the fundamental laws of physics remains final frontier of scientific inquiry .
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out of nowhere
[наречие]

in a sudden and unexpected manner, emphasizing the element of surprise

из ниоткуда, внезапно

из ниоткуда, внезапно

Ex: The car broke down out of nowhere, leaving us stranded on the side of the road .Машина сломалась **совершенно неожиданно**, оставив нас на обочине дороги.
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to appeal to someone's particular interests or preferences

Ex: He 's a history buff , so the museum 's collection of artifacts tickled his fancy.
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out of the loop
[фраза]

not being aware of recent information about something

Не посвящен в самую последнюю информацию

Не посвящен в самую последнюю информацию

Ex: out of the loop can make it challenging to stay connected in a fast-paced industry .
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to feel relief or relaxation because a period of worry, stress, or anticipation has passed

Ex: When the missing child was found unharmed, the entire community breathed a collective sigh of relief.
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to be occupied by a large number of things

Быть слишком переполненным

Быть слишком переполненным

Ex: The cake was generously frosted, with layers of cream and filling, almost bursting at the seams with sweetness.
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under the radar
[фраза]

in a way that goes unnoticed or avoids attracting any attention

Не привлекая внимания; незамеченным или скрытным образом

Не привлекая внимания; незамеченным или скрытным образом

Ex: The hacker attempted to conduct cyberattacks under the radar, employing sophisticated techniques to avoid detection by security systems.
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to break even
[фраза]

to reach a point where gains equal losses, resulting in a balance

Ex: The restaurant aimed break even after a slow month of sales .
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at odds
[фраза]

(with reference to two things) in contrast to each other instead of correspondence

Быть в конфликте с

Быть в конфликте с

Ex: The artist 's abstract painting at odds with the traditional style of the gallery , eliciting mixed reactions from the visitors .
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to use something for personal gain in an unfair or dishonest manner

Ex: The company was accused taking advantage of tax loopholes to avoid paying its fair share of taxes .
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face value
[существительное]

the obvious meaning or worth of something, without looking deeper

номинальная стоимость

номинальная стоимость

Ex: At face value, the deal seemed fair , but a closer look showed hidden costs .На **первый взгляд**, сделка казалась справедливой, но при ближайшем рассмотрении обнаружились скрытые расходы.
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flip side
[фраза]

the opposite or contrasting aspect of a situation, idea, or argument

Ex: flip side of taking on more responsibility at work is the increased stress and pressure .
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to make unfavorable remarks about someone

делать неблагоприятные замечания о ком-то

делать неблагоприятные замечания о ком-то

Ex: dragged his name through the mire by accusing him of a crime he did n't commit .
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to be dismissed or expelled from a place, job, or position

Ex: She never imagined that a simple misunderstanding would lead to being out on her ear.
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to do something without real interest, feeling, or effort

Выполнять базовые функции какой-то деятельности без особых раздумий или интереса

Выполнять базовые функции какой-то деятельности без особых раздумий или интереса

Ex: The student had lost interest in the subject and went through the motions of studying , without absorbing the material .
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to have a significant impact or influence on something

Преуспеть в том,  чтобы что-то сделать или хотя бы начать

Преуспеть в том, чтобы что-то сделать или хотя бы начать

Ex: made inroads on their own traditional attachment to ' capital ' and implemented a tax on short-term capital gains in 1962 .
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turning point
[существительное]

a point at which a drastic change occurs in a situation, especially one that makes it improve

поворотная точка

поворотная точка

Ex: The upcoming meeting could be a turning point for the project , determining its success or failure .Предстоящая встреча может стать **переломным моментом** для проекта, определяя его успех или провал.
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to assume without question that something is true

считать само собой разумеющимся

считать само собой разумеющимся

Ex: Over time, people tend to take their freedom for granted.
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in one's shoes
[фраза]

in a similar or identical situation to someone else, particularly a difficult or unpleasant one

в ситуации,  в которой находится кто-то другой

в ситуации, в которой находится кто-то другой

Ex: As a manager, he made an effort to be fair and considerate, always trying to put himself in his employees' shoes to better understand their perspectives.
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quirk of fate
[фраза]

an unexpected or unusual occurrence or event that alters the course of events

Ex: He never expected to win the lottery — it was just quirk of fate that he happened to buy a ticket that day .
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