Книга Insight - Просунутий - Блок 9 - 9D

Тут ви знайдете словник з Розділу 9 - 9D у підручнику Insight Advanced, такі як "задавати темп", "безперечно", "у бігу", тощо.

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across the board [фраза]

affecting everyone or everything in a particular situation or group

Ex: The company gave a pay raise to all employees across the board .

to [race] against (time|the clock) [фраза]

to work as fast as possible to get something done within a very limited time

Ex: We are racing against the clock to finish the project before the deadline .

neck and neck [фраза]

used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

Ex: The two candidates in the election are running neck and neck in the polls , making it a tight race .

in the running [фраза]

having a chance to win or succeed, particularly in a competition or selection

Ex: She 's still in the running for the scholarship .

par for the course [фраза]

used of a situation, outcome, or behavior that is considered typical, expected, or unsurprising given the circumstances

Ex: In this line of work , dealing with difficult clients is par for the course .

to [break|kick] the habit [фраза]

to put a stop to one's habit, particularly one that is harmful or dangerous

Ex: He decided to break his habit of smoking by seeking support and using nicotine replacement therapy.

hands down [фраза]

in a way that is effortless or easy

Ex: She won the chess tournament hands down , outclassing her opponents in every match .

to [level] the playing field [фраза]

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: The point of this legislation is to level the playing field for those who have typically found it harder to access public funding .

to [set] the pace [фраза]

to set a high standard or example for others to follow

Ex: Her dedication to excellence set the pace for the entire team .