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Книга Street Talk 3 - Урок 13

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actions speak louder than words
actions speak louder than words
[Предложение]

used to say that people's actions show their true intentions or beliefs more clearly than their words

Поступки говорят громче слов

Поступки говорят громче слов

Ex: Actions speak louder than words when it comes to leadership.  It's not enough to just talk about what needs to be done, you have to lead by example. 
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to [give|move|budge] an inch
to give an inch
[фраза]

(always negative) ‌to refuse to make even a slightest change to one's position, decision, etc.

ни на шаг не уступать, не сдвинуться с места

ни на шаг не уступать, не сдвинуться с места

Ex: The landlord wouldn't budge an inch on the rent. 

Хозяин квартиры ни на шаг не уступил по вопросу аренды.

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to [let] bygones be bygones

to forgive past problems and stop focusing on old conflicts

Ex: They decided to let bygones be bygones and rebuild their friendship. 
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out of sight, out of mind

used to imply that people tend to forget about things or people that are no longer visible or present in their lives

Что не видишь,  то постепенно забываешь

Что не видишь, то постепенно забываешь

Ex: Despite their best efforts to stay in touch, the couple found that they slowly drifted apart after spending several months in different countries.  As the saying goes, out of sight, out of mind. 
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there [is] no accounting for [taste]
there is no accounting for taste
[Предложение]

used to imply that one can never understand why people's personal preferences drastically differ from one another, especially when compared to that of one's own

Вкусы не всегда можно объяснить

Вкусы не всегда можно объяснить

Ex: My coworker is obsessed with collecting porcelain dolls, which I find creepy, but I suppose there is no accounting for taste. 
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the shoe is on the other foot
the shoe is on the other foot
[Предложение]

used to refer to a situation that has completely changed in one's favor

теперь всё наоборот, ситуация изменилась в его пользу

теперь всё наоборот, ситуация изменилась в его пользу

Ex: Last year they ignored us, but now the shoe is on the other foot and they need our help. 

В прошлом году они нас игнорировали, а теперь всё наоборот: им нужна наша помощь.

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when in Rome, do as the Romans do
when in Rome, do as the Romans do
[Предложение]

used to advise individuals to adapt to local customs and practices when in an unfamiliar situation or culture

В новом месте следуй местным обычаям

В новом месте следуй местным обычаям

Ex: I was surprised to learn that in Japan, it's customary to remove your shoes before entering someone's home, but as the saying goes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. 
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when it rains, it pours
when it rains, it pours
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used to suggest that when something bad happens, other bad things often happen in quick succession or in large numbers, making the situation seem even worse

Неприятности часто приходят одна за другой

Неприятности часто приходят одна за другой

Ex: Susan was having a terrible day - she overslept, burned her breakfast, and got a speeding ticket on the way to work.  "Great," she muttered, "When it rains, it pours!" 
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