Повсякденне Життя - Звичка & Рутина

Дослідіть англійські ідіоми щодо звичок і рутини з прикладами, такими як "силою звички" та "спортзальний щур".

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to [pass] {one's} lips [фраза]

(of food or drink) to be consumed by someone

Ex: As a food critic , he had tasted countless dishes that had passed his lips , but this one was truly exceptional .

to [have] {one's} nose in a book [фраза]

to be fully concentrated on the book one is reading, particularly with a lot of interest or enthusiasm

Ex: Julie had her nose in a book during the whole journey .

business as usual [фраза]

used to refer to a situation in which everything is progressing in a way it should without anything unusual or unexpected happening

Ex: Despite the unexpected power outage , the company resumed business as usual once the electricity was restored .

(by|from) force of habit [фраза]

used to refer to the act of doing something without thinking about it because one has been doing it for a long time and it has become a habit

Ex: Even after retirement , he would wake up early by force of habit , just as he did when he was working .

up to {one's} (old|) tricks [фраза]

used to refer to a person who is engaging in the same dishonest behavior as they previously demonstrated

Ex: I knew he was up to his old tricks when I found my keys missing again .

creature of habit [фраза]

used to refer to someone who always does the same things in the exact same way they did before

Ex: Despite the new gym opening nearby , John remained a creature of habit , continuing to exercise at his usual time and place .

to [pass] {one's} lips [фраза]

(of a particular word or topic) to be said by someone

Ex: He was so loyal to his friends that he vowed never to let a word of their secret plan pass his lips .

gym rat [іменник]

спортивний щур

Ex: She transformed from a couch potato into a dedicated gym rat , embracing a healthier lifestyle .

Вона перетворилася з ледачихи на завзятого відвідувача спортзалу, прийнявши здоровіший спосіб життя.

another day, another dollar [фраза]

used when describing one's mundane life, in which nothing new or exciting happens

Ex: As a cashier, he'd often say, 'Another day, another dollar,' as he began his work shift.

cat's lick [фраза]

a hasty attempt at cleaning or tidying something that does not effectively solve the problem

Ex: The housecleaner did a cat 's lick of the living room , dusting only the visible surfaces and neglecting the corners .