Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
Fine tuning
небольшие корректировки для улучшения чего-либо
Meaning
small adjustments to improve something
Example
The plan just needs some **fine tuning** before we present it.
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fine-tune
вносить небольшие корректировки для улучшения производительности
Meaning
to make small adjustments to improve performance
Example
The team **fine-tuned** the design before the final launch.
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fingers crossed
надеяться на удачу или хороший результат
Meaning
hoping for good luck or a good result
Example
I have my **fingers crossed** for your exam results.
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fire up
взволновать или мотивировать кого-то
Meaning
to excite or motivate someone
Example
The coach’s speech really **fired up** the players.
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firewall
система безопасности, предназначенная для защиты сети от несанкционированного доступа.
Meaning
A security system designed to protect a network from unauthorized access.
Example
The company installed a **firewall** to protect sensitive data from cyber attacks.
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fish for
пытаться получить что-то, например информацию или похвалу
Meaning
to try to get something such as information or praise
Example
He keeps **fishing for** compliments about his report.
B1 idiom
fish out of water
Кто-то, кто чувствует себя неуютно или не на месте
Meaning
Someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place
Example
At the formal party, the casual dresser felt like a fish out of water.
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fit as a fiddle
в очень хорошем здоровье
Meaning
in very good health
Example
My grandfather is 80 but he’s **fit as a fiddle**.
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fit for a king
что-то очень высокого качества или роскошное
Meaning
something of very high quality or luxurious
Example
The dinner was **fit for a king**.
idiom
Fit like a glove
Подходить идеально.
Meaning
To fit perfectly.
Example
This dress **fits like a glove** on you!
idiom
flag down
позвать кого-то остановиться, особенно транспортное средство
Meaning
to signal someone to stop, especially a vehicle
Example
We finally **flagged down** a taxi after ten minutes.
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flag up
обратить внимание на что-то важное
Meaning
to draw attention to something important
Example
The auditor will **flag up** any unusual expenses.
idiom
flash back to
вдруг вспомнить прошлое событие
Meaning
to suddenly remember a past event
Example
The photo made her **flash back to** her first day at work.
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Flash in the pan
Что-то, что показывает потенциал, но быстро терпит неудачу
Meaning
Something that shows potential but fails quickly
Example
His first success was just a **flash in the pan**.
idiom
flash of genius
внезапная блестящая идея или решение
Meaning
a sudden brilliant idea or solution
Example
Her idea for the new logo was a real **flash of genius**.
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flat broke
не иметь вообще денег
Meaning
having no money at all
Example
I was **flat broke** after paying all my bills this month.
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flesh out
добавить больше деталей в что-то
Meaning
to add more detail to something
Example
We need to **flesh out** the proposal before presenting it.
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fly by the seat of your pants
делать что-то без плана, полагаясь только на инстинкт и опыт
Meaning
to do something without planning, using only instinct and experience
Example
We didn't have a map, so we **flew by the seat of our pants**.
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fly high
быть очень успешным или счастливым
Meaning
to be very successful or happy
Example
After winning the award, she’s been **flying high**.
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fly off the handle
реагировать очень злым способом, не подумав
Meaning
to react in a very angry way without thinking
Example
He **flew off the handle** when someone scratched his new car.
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Flying blind
Действовать без достаточной информации или руководства.
Meaning
To act without sufficient information or guidance.
Example
Without proper data, we're **flying blind** on this project.
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Flying high
Быть очень успешным или счастливым.
Meaning
To be very successful or happy.
Example
After getting promoted, she's **flying high**.
idiom
follow in someone’s footsteps
идти по стопам кого-то, обычно члена семьи
Meaning
to do the same work or live the same way as someone else, usually a family member
Example
He decided to **follow in his father’s footsteps** and become a lawyer.
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follow suit
делать то же самое, что и кто-то другой, особенно онлайн
Meaning
to do the same thing as someone else, especially online
Example
After one influencer started the trend, many others **followed suit**.