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Дізнайтеся, як англійські ідіоми, такі як "piece of work" та "cold fish", пов'язані з неприємними рисами в англійській мові.

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(as|) cross as two sticks [фраза]

used to refer to an extremely angry or impatient person

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penny wise and pound foolish [фраза]

used to describe someone who is extra careful about spending little amounts of money but has no problem with spending large amounts

Ex: She 's penny wise and pound foolish , trying to save money on groceries but spending extravagantly on designer clothes .

rotten egg [іменник]

гниле яблуко

Ex: They decided to exclude him from the team because of his reputation as a rotten egg , known for creating divisions among teammates .

Вони вирішили виключити його з команди через його репутацію гнилого яблука, відомого за створення розбрату серед товаришів по команді.

cold fish [іменник]

холодна риба

Ex: At social gatherings , she tends to be a bit of a cold fish , preferring to keep to herself rather than engaging with others .

На соціальних заходах вона схильна бути трохи холодною рибою, віддаючи перевагу залишатися самотньою, а не спілкуватися з іншими.

piece of work [фраза]

a person who is difficult, unpleasant, or extraordinary in behavior

Ex: She's a real piece of work, always stirring up drama.

(as|) cold as (any|) stone [фраза]

used to refer to someone who is extremely unsympathetic and does not express strong emotions

Ex: When he heard the tragic news , his face turned cold as stone , and he did n't utter a word for hours .

dog in the manger [фраза]

someone who selfishly prevents others from using or enjoying something that they themselves have no use for

Ex: When I asked to borrow his camera , he acted like a dog in the manger , refusing to lend it to me or anyone else .

off {one's} rocker [фраза]

in a state affected with madness or insanity

Ex: Yesterday , she was completely off her rocker , yelling at random strangers on the street .

(as|) nutty as a fruitcake [фраза]

(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

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loose cannon [іменник]

непередбачуваний елемент

Ex: We need to be cautious around Tom ; he 's a loose cannon and could jeopardize the entire project with his impulsive decisions .

Нам потрібно бути обережними з Томом; він непередбачувана людина і може поставити під загрозу весь проект своїми імпульсивними рішеннями.

all {one's} geese [are] swans [речення]

used to refer to someone who always thinks or talks in a way that is exaggerated and not based on reality

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(as|) (cunning|sly) as a fox [фраза]

used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

Ex: The politician is sly as a fox ; he can manipulate public opinion to his advantage effortlessly .

(as|) slippery as (an eel|a snake) [фраза]

used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: With her quick wit and resourcefulness , she 'll become as slippery as a snake in negotiations , securing the best deals for her company .

(as|) (phony|queer|counterfeit) as a three-dollar bill [фраза]

not true, real, or genuine

Ex: If she does n't practice more , her acting will appear as queer as a three-dollar bill on stage , and she wo n't get the lead role .

bats in the belfry [фраза]

an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

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(as|) mad as a (hatter|March hare) [фраза]

used to refer to someone who is in a very chaotic state of mind and is behaving very abnormally

Ex: The artist 's latest work is as bizarre as if he were mad as a hatter ; it 's hard to understand the meaning behind it .

to [blow] hot and cold [фраза]

to change one's opinions about something often and quickly, sometimes being enthusiastic and other times indifferent or negative

Ex: Their relationship blew hot and cold for months before they finally broke up .

the nature of the beast [фраза]

the inherent characteristics or qualities of a particular situation, person, or thing, often referring to traits that are difficult to change or control

Ex: The CEO 's aggressive tactics in the industry are the nature of the beast , but some employees find them unethical .

holier than the Pope [фраза]

so extreme and strict in one's adherence to a set of rules, norms, behaviors, etc. that it exeeds what is considered usual

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bad egg [іменник]

паршива вівця

Ex: The company 's management discovered a bad egg among the employees who was embezzling funds .

Керівництво компанії виявило паршиву вівцю серед співробітників, яка розкрадала кошти.

out of {one's} mind [фраза]

(of a person) extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill

Ex: You must be out of your mind if you think I 'll lend you money after what happened last time .

waste of skin [фраза]

a person who is considered to be completely worthless or useless and is viewed as a burden or waste of space

Ex: The boss called him a waste of skin after he made another costly mistake at work .

(as|) quick as a dog can lick a dish [фраза]

used to refer to the act of doing something as fast as one can

Ex: He made his decision quick as a dog can lick a dish , without taking the time to consider the consequences .

behind the times [фраза]

(of a person) not keeping up with current trends, ideas, or advancements

Ex: She ’s behind the times , always talking about things that were popular 20 years ago .

особистість
Неприємні риси	Непривабливі характеристики	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Умілий & Розумний	Сильний і Впевнений	Honest
Nice	Жвавий та енергійний	Гордий & Зарозумілий	Безглуздий або Незграбний