Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
a barrel of laughs
кто-то или что-то очень смешное или забавное
Meaning
someone or something very funny or entertaining
Example
The new comedy show is **a barrel of laughs**.
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A battle of wits
Состязание или ситуация, когда люди используют ум или хитрость, чтобы перехитрить друг друга.
Meaning
A contest or situation where people use intelligence or cleverness to outsmart each other.
Example
The negotiations were a true **battle of wits** between the two leaders.
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a big mouth
человек, который слишком много говорит или раскрывает секреты
Meaning
a person who talks too much or reveals secrets
Example
Don’t tell Jake, he’s **a big mouth**!
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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Лучше удерживать то, что у вас есть, чем рисковать, пытаясь получить что-то лучшее.
Meaning
It’s better to hold onto something you have than risk losing it by trying to get something better.
Example
I decided to keep the job offer I already have because **a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush**.
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a bitter pill to swallow
неприятный факт или ситуация, которую трудно принять
Meaning
an unpleasant fact or situation to accept
Example
Losing the championship was **a bitter pill to swallow** for the team.
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a black hole
место или ситуация, где вещи теряются, никогда не находят снова
Meaning
a place or situation where things are lost, never to be found again
Example
The document I was looking for seems to have disappeared into **a black hole**.
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a blank canvas
человек или ситуация, которые могут быть развиты свободно
Meaning
a person or situation that can be developed freely
Example
Starting a new project is like working with **a blank canvas**.
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a blank page
новое начало; возможность начать заново
Meaning
a new beginning; an opportunity to start fresh
Example
After graduation, she saw her life as **a blank page** waiting to be written.
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a blank slate
человек без предварительных знаний или опыта
Meaning
a person with no prior knowledge or experience
Example
He came to the school like a **blank slate**.
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a blast from the past
что-то, что напоминает вам о прошлом времени
Meaning
something that reminds you of an earlier time
Example
Seeing that old photo album was **a blast from the past**.
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a blessing in disguise
что-то, что кажется плохим, но приводит к хорошему
Meaning
something that seems bad but results in something good
Example
Losing that job was **a blessing in disguise**.
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A blueprint for success
Подробный план или стратегия для достижения успеха.
Meaning
A detailed plan or strategy for achieving success.
Example
Hard work and consistency are **a blueprint for success**.
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A blurred line
Неясное различие между двумя вещами
Meaning
An unclear distinction between two things
Example
There’s often **a blurred line** between work and personal life.
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a bolt from the blue
внезапное и неожиданное событие или новость
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or news
Example
His resignation came **like a bolt from the blue**.
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a bone of contention
предмет разногласий или спора
Meaning
a subject of disagreement or dispute
Example
Money has always been **a bone of contention** between them.
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a bookworm
человек, который любит читать книги
Meaning
a person who loves reading books
Example
She’s **a bookworm**; she spends hours in the library.
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a brainwave
внезапная умная идея или решение
Meaning
a sudden clever idea or solution
Example
I had **a brainwave** and realized how to fix the issue.
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a brave face
pretendirovat' byt' muzhestvennym, kogda na samom dele ty napugaesh'sya ili bespokoish'sya
Meaning
to pretend to be brave when you are actually scared or worried
Example
She put on **a brave face** despite feeling nervous inside.
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a breakthrough
значительное открытие или достижение в науке или исследовании
Meaning
a significant discovery or achievement in science or research
Example
The team made **a breakthrough** in cancer research.
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a breath of fresh air
что-то новое и освежающее
Meaning
something new and refreshing
Example
Her positive attitude is **a breath of fresh air** in the office.
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a bridge too far
попытка или цель, которые слишком амбициозны или невозможны для достижения
Meaning
an attempt or goal that is too ambitious or impossible to achieve
Example
The proposal to negotiate with all the countries at once was **a bridge too far**.
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A bright future awaits
Хорошие вещи впереди
Meaning
good things are coming ahead
Example
Despite the challenges, a **bright future awaits** you.
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A bright future lies ahead
есть надежда на успех в будущем
Meaning
there is hope for success in the future
Example
With his talent and hard work, **a bright future lies ahead** for him.
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A bright idea
полностью надоело или раздражает что-то
Meaning
a clever or innovative idea
Example
She came up with a **bright idea** for the new marketing campaign.