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an arm and (a) leg
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a large sum of money

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to twist one's arm
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to force or persuade someone to do something they are unwilling to do

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to finally stop criticizing or annoying someone

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to make someone become really annoyed or angry

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everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

Ex: The community rallied together , donating food , clothing , and the shirts off their backs to help the victims of the natural disaster .
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to not allow negative things such as an unfair criticism, etc. to have any effect on one

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used suggest that if one does a favor for someone, they will be more likely to reciprocate that favor in the future

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to have a problem with someone or be annoyed with them and want to tell them all about it

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bonehead
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a person who exhibits a lack of intelligence or common sense

дурень, мудило

дурень, мудило

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boney
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extremely thin or lacking flesh

костлявий, худий

костлявий, худий

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to not hesitate to do or say what one truly wants

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skin and bone
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used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unattractive and unhealthy way

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birdbrain
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a person who lacks clear thinking and is incapable of serious contemplation

пташинець, дурник

пташинець, дурник

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brainy
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very smart

розумний, інтелектуальний

розумний, інтелектуальний

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to ask a knowledgeable or informed person their opinion on something

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to think hard or make a great effort to remember or solve something

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scatterbrain
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a person who is consistently forgetful, unfocused, and disorganized

невпорядкованість, розсіяна людина

невпорядкованість, розсіяна людина

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to be careful to notice a thing or person

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to see eye to eye
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to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

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shuteye
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informal expression for getting some rest

сон, відпочинок

сон, відпочинок

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finger-pointing
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the act of assigning blame to others, often to deflect responsibility from oneself

викриття, звинувачення

викриття, звинувачення

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to lift a finger
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to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

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to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason

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to raise one's middle finger and point it toward a person to show one is angry with them, hates, or disrespects them

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to manage to convince someone to do whatever one asks of them out of love or respect that they have for one

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cold feet
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the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

недовіра, страх

недовіра, страх

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footloose
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unconstrained and able to move about or act freely

вільний, незалежний

вільний, незалежний

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to foot the bill
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to accept the financial burden or responsibility for a certain project, service, or event, and pay for it

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a foot in the door
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an opportunity for starting a business or entering an organization, etc. in order to achieve a higher level of success later

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to do something that one has not done before in order to become more experienced or familiar with it

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to hotfoot
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to move quickly or in a hurry

поспішати, швидко йти

поспішати, швидко йти

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to have a tendency to drive very fast

Ex: The racing enthusiast admitted has a lead foot on the track but is mindful of speed limits on regular roads .
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the state of being close to death due to old age or a fatal sickness

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to firmly take control and enforce a specific action

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able to think and respond rapidly in challenging or unexpected situations

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to make someone have intense romantic feelings for one

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to beg someone for help or forgiveness

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to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

Ex: Their got off on the wrong foot due to a communication error .
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to flap one's gums
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to talk in great length without mentioning anything important or of high value

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to bust a gut
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to laugh really hard, particularly to the point that one's stomach hurts

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to have the guts
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to have the necessary conviction or be brave enough to get something done

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cheeky
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showing impolite behavior in a manner that is amusing or endearing

зухвалий, досить нахабний

зухвалий, досить нахабний

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used to suggest that something was meant as a joke and is not to be taken seriously

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to respond to an offense with patience, forgiveness, and a peaceful attitude instead of retaliating or seeking revenge

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to naturally be good at noticing, judging, or appreciating something, particularly a thing's value or a person's talents

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to eye
[дієслово]

to look at or observe someone or something in a particular way, often with interest or suspicion

пригледі́тися, погляну́ти

пригледі́тися, погляну́ти

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used to describe a greedy person who takes more food than they could possibly finish

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goo-goo eyes
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excessively affectionate glances at someone

закохані погляди, баламутні очі

закохані погляди, баламутні очі

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green-eyed monster
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the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

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to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

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be all ears
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to be eager to hear what a person wants to say

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to bend one's ear
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to speak to someone who is unwilling to listen for an extended period of time

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to make others tired by talking too much

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dog-eared
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showing signs of wear and tear from excessive use, particularly with pages that have bent or folded corners

помятий, з носиками

помятий, з носиками

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to be quick at learning and understanding a piece of music or a specific language and be able to accurately reproduce or utilize it

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earmark
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a unique feature or trait that distinguishes someone or something

означення, особливість

означення, особливість

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(of statements, warnings, requests, etc.) to be completely ignored

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(of statements, warnings, requests, etc.) to be completely ignored

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to make an effort to stay well informed on the developments or changes of a situation

Ex: To excel in the tech industry , you need have your ear to the ground, staying updated on the latest advancements and developments .
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to perk up
[дієслово]

to make someone or something more alert

підбадьорити, оживити

підбадьорити, оживити

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to play by ear
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to have the ability to play music by listening to it and recreating the sounds and melodies without relying on sheet music or written notation

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to provide someone with a hint or suggestion

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to talk to someone for an extended period of time, particularly in a way that annoys them

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to elbow one's way
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to forcefully make a path through a crowded or obstructed area

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elbow room
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enough space that enables people to move easily

рухливий простір, достатньо місця

рухливий простір, достатньо місця

Ex: The conference hall was filled to capacity , leaving attendees with elbow room, making it difficult to take notes or participate comfortably .
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to have social interaction with people, especially with ones who are famous or important

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an eye for an eye
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a concept in which if someone harms one, one should harm them back in the same way

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bedroom eyes
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a look in someone's eyes that reveals their sexual attraction toward someone else

очі в спальні, спокусливі очі

очі в спальні, спокусливі очі

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eye-catcher
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something or someone that grabs attention

приваблювач, очевидь

приваблювач, очевидь

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gutsy
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exhibiting bravery and resolve when confronted with challenges or danger; bold and unrestrained

сміливий, решучий

сміливий, решучий

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to hate one's guts
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to hate someone to an extreme degree

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to share with someone all one's feelings, most private thoughts, and secrets

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to behave in a comfortable manner, without worrying about one's problems or other people's opinions

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to persistently annoy someone by doing something or by simply being around them

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to offer help to someone with a task or problem

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to hand
[дієслово]

to physically take an object and give it to someone

передати

передати

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handout
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money, food, or other resources distributed freely to those in need, typically by an organization or government

грошова допомога, дотація

грошова допомога, дотація

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hands down
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in a way that is free of all ambiguity or uncertainty

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to be well-informed about or completely familiar with something

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to survive with only the bare minimum resources, often with no savings or financial security

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old hand
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(of a person) having extensive knowledge about or a lot of experience in a particular activity or job

старий професіонал, досвідчена людина

старий професіонал, досвідчена людина

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on hand
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used to refer to someone or something that is accessible and near to one

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out of hand
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impossible or very hard to control

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right-hand man
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the most reliable and supportive assistant or partner

права рука, найближчий помічник

права рука, найближчий помічник

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secondhand
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previously owned or used by someone else

вживаний, секонд-хенд

вживаний, секонд-хенд

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short-handed
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lacking a sufficient number of workers or assistants

недостатньо персоналу, у нестачі робочої сили

недостатньо персоналу, у нестачі робочої сили

Ex: short-handed at the clinic meant that the nurses had to work extra shifts .
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used to refer to the lack of communication between the different parts of an organization about their roles or activities that leads to confusion and dysfunction

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to attempt to do something that one has no experience in

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airhead
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a person who is scatterbrained and lacks serious thought or focus

дурниця, легковажна людина

дурниця, легковажна людина

Ex: Do n't be such airhead and remember to double-check your work next time .
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to angrily reply or react to someone

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to head out
[дієслово]

to leave a place or go on a journey, especially for a specific destination

вийти, вирушити

вийти, вирушити

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headstrong
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determined to do things in one's own way and often resistant to the opinions or suggestions of others

норовливий, упертий

норовливий, упертий

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