Expression Cards
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doubting Thomas
человек, который отказывается верить без доказательств
Meaning
a person who refuses to believe without proof
Example
He’s a **doubting Thomas**; he won’t believe it until he sees it himself.
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down and out
чувствовать себя безнадежным и побежденным
Meaning
feeling hopeless and defeated
Example
After losing everything, he was completely **down and out**.
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down in the dumps
чувствовать себя грустным или депрессивным
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
He’s been **down in the dumps** since he lost his job.
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down on one’s luck
переживать период неудач
Meaning
to be experiencing a period of bad luck
Example
He’s **down on his luck** and can’t find a job.
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down on your luck
переживать период неудач
Meaning
experiencing a period of bad luck
Example
He’s been **down on his luck** since losing his job.
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Down the rabbit hole
Попасть в странную или запутанную ситуацию.
Meaning
Entering into a strange, complicated, or bizarre situation.
Example
I went **down the rabbit hole** researching ancient myths.
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down the road
в будущем
Meaning
in the future
Example
We may expand to other countries **down the road**.
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down time
время, когда человек отдыхает и не работает
Meaning
time when one relaxes and does not work
Example
I need some **down time** after this hectic week.
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down to earth
практичный и реалистичный
Meaning
practical and realistic
Example
Despite her fame, she’s very **down to earth**.
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down to the wire
до самого последнего момента; близко к сроку
Meaning
until the very last moment; close to the deadline
Example
The game went **down to the wire**, but they won in the end.
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downhearted
чувствовать себя разочарованным или грустным
Meaning
feeling discouraged or sad
Example
She felt **downhearted** after failing the exam.
phrasal-verb
download from
переносить данные с интернета на устройство
Meaning
to transfer data from the internet to a device
Example
You can **download from** the website directly to your computer.
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download information
быстро воспринимать или получать информацию
Meaning
to absorb or receive information quickly
Example
She can **download information** faster than anyone else on the team.
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download the idea
быстро усвоить или понять информацию
Meaning
to absorb or understand information quickly
Example
It took me a while to **download the idea**, but now I get it.
phrasal-verb
doze off
заснуть, особенно непреднамеренно
Meaning
to fall asleep, especially unintentionally
Example
I often **doze off** while watching TV at night.
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draft blueprints for
создать подробный план для чего-то нового
Meaning
to create a detailed outline for something new
Example
Architects **draft blueprints for** civic centers with community input.
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draft in for
пригласить кого-то помочь с задачей
Meaning
to bring someone in to help with a task
Example
We **drafted Sam in for** the client presentation at the last minute.
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drag into conflict
невольно вовлечь кого-то в спор или войну
Meaning
to involve someone unwillingly in a dispute or war
Example
The smaller nation was **dragged into conflict** by its allies.
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drag on
тянуться слишком долго и становиться скучным
Meaning
to continue for too long and become boring
Example
The meeting **dragged on** for hours.
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drag one’s feet
задерживать выполнение чего-то; делать что-то медленно, потому что не хочешь это делать
Meaning
to delay doing something; to do something slowly because you don't want to
Example
He’s **dragging his feet** about finishing the report.
phrasal-verb
drain away pressure
медленно освобождать умственное или эмоциональное напряжение
Meaning
to slowly release mental or emotional pressure
Example
Talking to a friend helps me **drain away pressure** after a long day.
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drama queen
человек, который преувеличивает или чрезмерно реагирует на ситуации
Meaning
a person who exaggerates or overreacts to situations
Example
Don’t be such a **drama queen**; it’s not that serious.
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draw a blank
не мочь вспомнить или подумать о чем-то
Meaning
to be unable to remember or think of something
Example
When asked about the date, she **drew a blank**.
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draw a line
установить границу или предел
Meaning
to set a limit or boundary
Example
You have to **draw a line** between work and personal life.