Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
chew someone out
сердито ругать или критиковать кого-то
Meaning
to angrily scold or criticize someone
Example
The coach **chewed out** the team for their poor performance.
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chicken out
решить не делать что-то из-за страха
Meaning
to decide not to do something because of fear
Example
He was going to ask her out but **chickened out** at the last minute.
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chill out
расслабиться и прекратить быть злым или нервным
Meaning
to relax and stop being angry or nervous
Example
You need to **chill out** and enjoy the weekend.
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chin up, soldier
оставаться смелым и сильным в трудных ситуациях
Meaning
to stay brave and strong in difficult situations
Example
**Chin up, soldier**, things will get better soon.
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chip away at
постепенно работать над чем-то, чтобы достичь результата
Meaning
to gradually work on something to achieve a result
Example
She **chipped away at** her thesis every evening until it was finished.
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chip in
вносить деньги или усилия для общей цели
Meaning
to contribute money or effort to a shared goal
Example
Everyone agreed to **chip in** for Maya’s farewell gift.
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chip in for
внести деньги для общего расхода
Meaning
to contribute money toward a shared cost
Example
Everyone agreed to **chip in for** a farewell cake.
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chip off the old block
ребёнок, который сильно напоминает своих родителей внешностью или поведением
Meaning
a child who closely resembles their parent in looks or behavior
Example
He’s a **chip off the old block**—just as kind and funny as his father.
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circle around
крутиться вокруг чего-то неоднократно
Meaning
to move repeatedly around something
Example
The hawk kept **circling around** above the trees.
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circle back
вернуться к теме или задаче позже
Meaning
to return to a topic or task later
Example
Let's **circle back** to this issue after lunch.
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circle of friends
группа людей, с которыми вы дружите
Meaning
a group of people you are friendly with
Example
She has a large **circle of friends** from college.
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clamp down
принять строгие меры, чтобы что-то остановить
Meaning
to take strong action to stop something
Example
The manager decided to **clamp down** on late arrivals.
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clash of civilizations
конфликт между различными культурными, религиозными или цивилизационными группами
Meaning
the conflict between different cultural, religious, or civilizational groups
Example
The debate about cultural differences is often seen as a **clash of civilizations**.
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clash of wills
конфликт между двумя решительными людьми
Meaning
a conflict between two determined people
Example
It was a **clash of wills** between the manager and the employee.
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clean conscience
ощущение, что ты не сделал ничего плохого
Meaning
feeling that you have done nothing wrong
Example
He can sleep well because he has a **clean conscience**.
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Clean hands
Быть невиновным или свободным от вины.
Meaning
To be innocent or free from guilt.
Example
He claims to have **clean hands** in the scandal.
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clean up one’s act
улучшить поведение или производительность; стать более ответственным
Meaning
to improve behavior or performance; to become more responsible
Example
The factory had to **clean up its act** to avoid heavy fines.
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clean up your act
начать вести себя более ответственно.
Meaning
to start behaving more responsibly.
Example
You need to **clean up your act** if you want that promotion.
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clear away
убрать вещи, чтобы привести в порядок пространство
Meaning
to remove things to tidy a space
Example
Please **clear away** the dishes after lunch.
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clear the air
устранить напряжение или недоразумение, откровенно поговорив
Meaning
to remove tension or misunderstanding by talking openly
Example
We need to sit down and **clear the air** about what happened last week.
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clear the decks
Подготовиться к действию, удалив ненужные вещи.
Meaning
Prepare for action by removing unnecessary things.
Example
We need to **clear the decks** before the new project begins.
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clear up
прояснить что-то или привести в порядок место
Meaning
to make something easier to understand or to tidy a place
Example
Let me **clear up** the schedule so everyone knows their tasks.
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clear your head
перестать думать о чём-то на время и расслабиться
Meaning
to stop thinking about something for a while and relax
Example
After a stressful week, I like to take a walk to **clear my head**.
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click-through rate
процент пользователей, которые нажимают на рекламу или ссылку
Meaning
the percentage of users who click on an ad or link
Example
Our **click-through rate** improved after we changed the headline.