Повсякденне Життя - Socializing

Занурюйтеся в англійські ідіоми, пов’язані зі спілкуванням, такі як "ламати лід" і "балакати".

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to [give] {sb} some skin [фраза]

to slap one's palm against the palm of another person as a way of greeting or congratulating them

Ex: Delighted , I gave him some skin , and his mother gave him a big hug .

to [rub] shoulders with {sb} [фраза]

to have the opportunity to spend time with a famous person, whether professionally or socially

Ex: He was excited to attend the prestigious event, where he could rub shoulders with industry leaders.

to [chew] the fat [фраза]

to enjoy a friendly talk with a person for a long period of time

Ex: We spent the evening chewing the fat about our favorite movies and music .

to [shoot] the breeze [фраза]

to keep talking with a person about no particular subject

Ex: We 've been shooting the breeze for well over an hour now .

to [break] the ice [фраза]

to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

Ex: He told a lighthearted joke to break the ice at the beginning of the meeting .

hello stranger [вигук]

Ну

Ex: Well, hello, stranger! It's been ages since we last caught up.

Ну, привіт незнайомець ! Минула ціла вічність з моменту нашого останнього зустрічі.

small talk [іменник]

балаканина

Ex: During the reception , they engaged in small talk about the weather and local events .

Під час прийому вони вели невимушену розмову про погоду та місцеві події.

a sight for sore eyes [фраза]

someone or something that when seen makes one very pleased

Ex: The beautiful sunset over the ocean was a sight for sore eyes after a day of hard work .

penny for your thoughts [фраза]

used as a question when one wants to know what another person has in mind at the moment

Ex: You seem lost in thought; care to share? A penny for your thoughts.

(speak|talk) of the devil [речення]

said when one is in the middle of a conversation about a particular person and that person suddenly shows up

Ex: I was telling Jane about your recent success , and you walked in – talk of the devil .

not be a stranger [речення]

used to ask a departing person to keep visiting or communicating with one

Ex: It 's been a while since we last met ; please do n't be a stranger – let 's catch up soon .

to [overstay|outstay] {one's} welcome [фраза]

(particularly of a guest) to stay in someone's house longer than is considered appropriate, often to the point where one is not welcomed anymore

Ex: After the cool reception I received at breakfast , it was apparent that I had overstayed my welcome at the cottage of my father 's friend .

to [wash] {one's} hands of {sb} [фраза]

to compeletly end one's relationship with someone

Ex: When her son was arrested again she washed her hands of him .

to [keep] to {oneself} [фраза]

to choose not to communicate or interact with other people

Ex: She 's a quiet person who tends to keep to herself , especially in a crowded room .

Повсякденне Життя
Appetite	Пити & Курити	Їжа & Голод	Полегшення
Відпочинок & Розслаблення	Sleep	Розваги & Розваги	Посмішка і сміх
Communication	Socializing	Експеримент та Дослідження	Звичка & Рутина
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