Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
jump the gun
начать что-то слишком рано
Meaning
to start something too soon
Example
They **jumped the gun** by announcing the news early.
idiom
jump the shark
когда что-то начинает терять качество или популярность
Meaning
when something begins to decline in quality or popularity
Example
The show **jumped the shark** after season five.
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jump through hoops
делать много трудных или сложных вещей, чтобы достичь чего-то
Meaning
to do a lot of difficult or complicated things to achieve something
Example
I had to **jump through hoops** to get my visa approved.
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jump to conclusions
делать выводы поспешно
Meaning
to make a decision without enough information
Example
Don’t **jump to conclusions** before hearing the whole story.
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jumpy as a cat
легко пугающийся или нервный
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous
Example
He’s been **jumpy as a cat** since the robbery.
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jury is still out
решение или мнение ещё не принято
Meaning
a decision or opinion has not yet been reached
Example
The **jury is still out** on whether the new law will be effective.
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just what the doctor ordered
именно то, что нужно или хочется
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
A cup of tea was **just what the doctor ordered**.
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justice delayed is justice denied
если правовая защита доступна, но не предоставлена вовремя, это так же плохо, как если бы её не было
Meaning
if legal redress is available but not delivered in time, it is as good as having none
Example
Many believe that **justice delayed is justice denied** in this country.
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justice is blind
правосудие должно быть беспристрастным и не зависеть от богатства или власти
Meaning
justice should be impartial and not influenced by wealth or power
Example
**Justice is blind**, and everyone should be treated equally under the law.
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justice will prevail
в конце концов, правильное победит неправильное
Meaning
in the end, right will triumph over wrong
Example
Even though the case was difficult, I believe that **justice will prevail**.