Expression Cards
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a party animal
человек, который любит ходить на вечеринки
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
My roommate is **a party animal**; she goes out every weekend.
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a peace of mind
состояние умственного и эмоционального спокойствия
Meaning
a state of mental and emotional calmness
Example
After the long vacation, she finally got **a peace of mind**.
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A peaceful mind is a happy mind
Ментальное спокойствие ведет к счастью и удовлетворению.
Meaning
Mental calmness leads to happiness and contentment.
Example
She believes that **a peaceful mind is a happy mind**.
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a peaceful resolution
решение, которое спокойно устраняет конфликт
Meaning
a solution that resolves a conflict calmly
Example
They reached **a peaceful resolution** after several discussions.
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a penny for your thoughts
способ спросить кого-то, о чём он думает
Meaning
a way of asking someone what they are thinking about
Example
You look lost in thought — **a penny for your thoughts**?
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a penny saved is a penny earned
экономить деньги так же ценно, как и зарабатывать их
Meaning
saving money is just as valuable as earning it
Example
My grandfather always said, '**a penny saved is a penny earned**.'
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a people person
человек, которому нравится быть с другими людьми и говорить с ними
Meaning
someone who enjoys being with and talking to other people
Example
Maria is **a people person**, she makes friends everywhere she goes.
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a picture is worth a thousand words
визуальный образ может выразить сложные идеи лучше, чем слова
Meaning
a visual image can express complex ideas better than words
Example
That photo truly proves that **a picture is worth a thousand words**.
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A picture paints a thousand words
Визуальный образ может лучше передать сложные идеи, чем слова
Meaning
A visual image can express complex ideas better than words
Example
Cultural symbols remind us that **a picture paints a thousand words**.
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a piece of cake
что-то очень легкое сделать
Meaning
something that is very easy to do
Example
The exam was **a piece of cake** for me.
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a piece of the puzzle
небольшая часть большей ситуации или проблемы
Meaning
a small part of a larger situation or problem
Example
Finding the right team is just **a piece of the puzzle** in creating a successful business.
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a pipe dream
нереальная или невозможная мечта
Meaning
an unrealistic or impossible dream
Example
Owning a private island is just **a pipe dream** for most people.
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A political animal
Человек, который очень интересуется политикой и имеет к ней талант
Meaning
A person who is very interested in politics and has a talent for it
Example
He’s known to be a real **political animal**.
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a political football
вопрос, используемый политиками для их собственной выгоды
Meaning
an issue used by politicians for their own advantage
Example
Healthcare has become **a political football** in the country.
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a political hot potato
противоречивый или чувствительный политический вопрос
Meaning
a controversial or sensitive political issue
Example
Immigration has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
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A politician's promise is like a bubble
Обещания политиков часто нереалистичны или недостижимы
Meaning
a politician's promises are often unrealistic or unattainable
Example
You can't trust his plans; **a politician's promise is like a bubble**.
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a power play
стратегический ход, чтобы получить контроль или влияние над ситуацией
Meaning
a strategic move to gain control or influence over a situation
Example
His decision to challenge the leader was a clear **power play**.
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A pretty picture
Приятная или идеальная ситуация; часто используется иронически
Meaning
A pleasant or ideal situation; often used ironically
Example
This isn’t **a pretty picture** – we need to fix these problems.
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a problem shared is a problem halved
обсуждение проблемы делает её решение легче
Meaning
discussing a problem makes it easier to solve
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help. **A problem shared is a problem halved**.
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a quantum leap
большое и внезапное улучшение
Meaning
a big and sudden improvement
Example
This discovery is **a quantum leap** in medical research.
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a quick learner
тот, кто быстро учится
Meaning
someone who learns things fast
Example
She’s a **quick learner** and easily understands new topics.
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a quick study
человек, который быстро учит новые вещи
Meaning
someone who learns new things very fast
Example
She’s **a quick study** and mastered the topic in a day.
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a ray of hope
маленький знак возможного успеха или улучшения
Meaning
a small sign of possible success or improvement
Example
The new treatment gave patients **a ray of hope**.
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a ray of sunshine
кто-то или что-то, что приносит счастье
Meaning
someone or something that brings happiness
Example
Her smile is **a ray of sunshine** on a gloomy day.