Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
bail someone out
помочь кому-то выбраться из трудной ситуации
Meaning
to help someone out of a difficult situation
Example
His friend **bailed him out** when he ran out of money.
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Bailout package
Финансовая поддержка, предоставляемая для предотвращения краха компании или экономики.
Meaning
Financial support given to prevent a company or economy from collapsing.
Example
The government announced a **bailout package** for struggling airlines.
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balance of power
распределение власти между нациями, чтобы предотвратить чрезмерное усиление одной нации
Meaning
the distribution of power between nations to prevent any one nation from becoming too powerful
Example
The United Nations aims to maintain the **balance of power** among its member states.
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balance of trade
разница между экспортом и импортом страны
Meaning
the difference between a country's exports and imports
Example
A negative **balance of trade** can weaken a nation's currency.
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balance out
сбалансировать или отменить эффект чего-то
Meaning
to counteract or cancel the effect of something
Example
The extra volunteers should **balance out** the workload.
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balance the books
убедиться, что доходы и расходы равны
Meaning
to make sure income and expenses are equal
Example
The accountant worked late to **balance the books**.
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Balance the scales
обеспечить, чтобы всё было справедливо или равно
Meaning
to make sure everything is fair or equal
Example
We need to **balance the scales** before making a final decision.
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ballpark figure
примерная оценка или число
Meaning
an approximate estimate or number
Example
Can you give me a **ballpark figure** for the project cost?
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Band together
Объединиться для общей цели.
Meaning
To unite for a common purpose.
Example
The workers **banded together** to demand better wages.
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bang for your buck
стоимость за потраченные деньги; хорошая сделка
Meaning
value for the money spent; a good deal
Example
This insurance plan gives you the best **bang for your buck**.
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bank on
полагаться на что-то или надеяться, что что-то случится
Meaning
to rely on or depend on something happening
Example
You can **bank on** her support during tough times.
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Baptism of fire
первая трудная работа или роль для человека.
Meaning
A person’s first difficult experience in a new job or role.
Example
Her first week as manager was a real **baptism of fire**.
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bare your soul
открыть свои глубочайшие чувства или секреты честно
Meaning
to share your deepest feelings or secrets honestly
Example
She **bared her soul** to her best friend.
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barefaced lie
дерзкая и наглая ложь
Meaning
a bold and shameless lie
Example
His excuse was a **barefaced lie**.
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bargain chip
что-то ценное, используемое в переговорах, чтобы получить лучшую сделку
Meaning
something of value used in negotiations to get a better deal
Example
His offer of a longer contract was a strong **bargain chip**.
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bargain for
ожидать или планировать что-то
Meaning
to expect or plan for something
Example
The workload was more than we **bargained for**.
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bark up the wrong tree
сделать неправильное предположение
Meaning
to make a wrong assumption
Example
If you think I took your wallet, you’re **barking up the wrong tree**.
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Barking up the wrong tree
Преследовать неправильную цель или делать неверный вывод.
Meaning
To pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.
Example
If you think I'm guilty, you're **barking up the wrong tree**.
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bat around
неформально обсуждать идеи
Meaning
to discuss ideas casually
Example
We spent the afternoon **batting around** marketing themes.
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batten down
плотно закрепить что-то в подготовке к проблемам
Meaning
to secure something tightly in preparation for trouble
Example
Residents will **batten down** their windows before the storm.
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Batten down the hatches
Подготовиться к трудной или опасной ситуации.
Meaning
To prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation.
Example
We’d better **batten down the hatches**; a storm is coming.
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battle of wills
конфликт, в котором обе стороны отказываются уступать
Meaning
a conflict where both sides refuse to give up
Example
It became a **battle of wills** between the manager and the team leader.
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battle-tested
доказавший эффективность через опыт или трудности
Meaning
proven effective through experience or hardship
Example
She’s a **battle-tested** leader who knows how to stay calm under pressure.
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be a good sport
быть справедливым и позитивным в трудных ситуациях
Meaning
to be fair and positive in difficult situations
Example
Even when she lost the game, she was **a good sport** and congratulated the winner.