Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
nip it in the bud
остановить проблему, прежде чем она ухудшится
Meaning
to stop a problem before it gets worse
Example
We should **nip it in the bud** before it becomes serious.
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nitpick
искать мелкие, неважные ошибки в чем-либо
Meaning
to find small, unimportant faults in something
Example
Stop **nitpicking** every little mistake I make!
idiom
No comment
отказ от ответа на вопрос
Meaning
Refusing to answer a question
Example
The spokesperson simply said **no comment** to all questions.
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No doubt about it
Используется, чтобы выразить полное согласие
Meaning
Used to express complete agreement
Example
**No doubt about it**, she deserves the award.
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No guts, no glory
Без мужества вы не можете достичь успеха.
Meaning
Without courage, you can’t achieve success.
Example
He took the challenge—**no guts, no glory**.
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No man is an island
Людям нужны другие для поддержки и связи.
Meaning
People need others for support and connection.
Example
We all need help sometimes because **no man is an island**.
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no pain, no gain
без боли нет успеха
Meaning
you have to work hard to achieve success
Example
He practices every day because he believes **no pain, no gain**.
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No risk, no reward
Невозможно ожидать достичь чего-то, не рискуя.
Meaning
You can't expect to achieve something without taking risks.
Example
To get ahead in life, you have to understand that **no risk, no reward**.
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no rocket scientist
не очень умный; не гений
Meaning
not very intelligent; not a genius
Example
He’s **no rocket scientist**, but he works hard.
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no strings attached
без особых условий или ограничений
Meaning
with no special conditions or restrictions
Example
They offered me a free trial with **no strings attached**.
idiom
no such luck
используется, когда то, на что надеялись, не произошло
Meaning
used when something hoped for did not happen
Example
I hoped to win the lottery, but **no such luck**.
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no worries
используется, чтобы сказать, что все в порядке или нет проблем
Meaning
used to say that everything is fine or there is no problem
Example
**No worries**, I’ll take care of it.
idiom
nod in agreement
покивать в знак согласия
Meaning
to show agreement by nodding
Example
Everyone **nodded in agreement** when the plan was explained.
idiom
nod off
внезапно заснуть, особенно сидя
Meaning
to fall asleep suddenly, especially when sitting
Example
He **nodded off** during the boring lecture.
idiom
nose around
искать информацию из любопытства
Meaning
to search for information in a curious way
Example
Reporters began to **nose around** after the leak.
idiom
nose for news
инстинкт находить интересные истории
Meaning
an instinct for finding interesting stories
Example
Good reporters have a natural **nose for news**.
idiom
nose to the grindstone
усердно и долго работать, сосредоточившись
Meaning
to focus and work hard for a long time
Example
He kept his **nose to the grindstone** and got promoted.
idiom
Nosey parker
Человек, который слишком интересуется делами других людей.
Meaning
Someone who is too interested in other people's business.
Example
Stop being a **nosey parker** and mind your own business!
idiom
not born yesterday
не легко обмануть; опытный и умный
Meaning
not easily fooled; experienced and smart
Example
Don’t try to trick me — I was **not born yesterday**.
idiom
not lose heart
не терять уверенность или мужество
Meaning
to not lose confidence or courage
Example
**Don’t lose heart**; success takes time.
idiom
not my cup of tea
то, что кому-то не нравится или не по душе
Meaning
not something one likes or enjoys
Example
Watching cricket is **not my cup of tea**.
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not the sharpest tool in the shed
не очень умный
Meaning
not very intelligent
Example
He’s kind but **not the sharpest tool in the shed**.
idiom
note down
записать что-то, чтобы не забыть
Meaning
to write something so you remember it
Example
Please **note down** the action items before we leave.
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nothing to write home about
ничего особенного или интересного
Meaning
not special or interesting
Example
The movie was **nothing to write home about**.