Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
Open book
человек, которого легко понять или который прозрачен
Meaning
Someone who is easy to understand or transparent.
Example
She’s an **open book**; you always know what she’s thinking.
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open channels of communication
установить диалог или обсуждение
Meaning
to establish dialogue or discussion
Example
They tried to **open channels of communication** with the neighboring country.
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open heart
быть честным и добрым в чувствах и поступках
Meaning
to be honest and kind in feelings and actions
Example
He welcomed everyone with an **open heart**.
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open one's heart
искренне выражать чувства или эмоции
Meaning
to express feelings or emotions honestly
Example
She finally decided to **open her heart** and share her feelings.
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open Pandora’s box
начать что-то, что вызывает множество непредвиденных проблем
Meaning
to start something that causes many unforeseen problems
Example
Creating sentient AI could **open Pandora’s box** of ethical challenges.
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open the floodgates
позволить чему-то происходить в большом масштабе; вызвать цепную реакцию
Meaning
to allow something to happen on a large scale; to trigger a chain reaction
Example
When the security flaw was leaked, it **opened the floodgates** for hackers worldwide.
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open to abuse
подвержен злоупотреблению или эксплуатации
Meaning
liable to be misused or exploited
Example
Facial recognition technology is **open to abuse** if not regulated.
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open up
стать готовым поделиться мыслями или начать работать
Meaning
to become willing to share thoughts or to start operating
Example
He finally **opened up** about the challenges he’s facing.
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open up about
делиться личными мыслями или чувствами
Meaning
to share personal thoughts or feelings
Example
He finally **opened up about** the project stress.
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open-hearted
добрый и честный в выражении чувств
Meaning
kind and honest in expressing feelings
Example
She is an **open-hearted** person who always listens.
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Open-minded
Готов рассматривать новые идеи или мнения.
Meaning
Willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
Example
A good therapist must be **open-minded**.
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Opportunity knocks but once
Хорошие возможности редки, и их нужно использовать, когда они появляются.
Meaning
Good opportunities are rare and should be seized when they appear.
Example
Don't miss the chance, **opportunity knocks but once**.
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opt in
выбрать участие
Meaning
to choose to participate
Example
Employees can **opt in** to the wellness program.
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opt out
выбрать не участвовать
Meaning
to choose not to participate
Example
Employees can **opt out** of the program if they want.
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opt out of
выбрать не участвовать в чем-то
Meaning
to choose not to participate in something
Example
You can **opt out of** the newsletter at any time.
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out for blood
быть крайне решительным, чтобы победить или наказать кого-то
Meaning
to be extremely determined to defeat or punish someone
Example
After losing last time, the team is **out for blood** this season.
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out like a light
заснуть очень быстро
Meaning
to fall asleep very quickly
Example
He was **out like a light** as soon as his head hit the pillow.
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out of balance
чувствовать себя умственно или эмоционально нестабильным
Meaning
to feel mentally or emotionally unstable
Example
Lack of rest can make you feel **out of balance**.
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out of bandwidth
слишком занят или перегружен, чтобы справиться с дополнительными задачами
Meaning
too busy or overwhelmed to handle more tasks
Example
I’m **out of bandwidth** today, can we talk tomorrow?
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out of bounds
не разрешено или за пределами допустимых границ
Meaning
not allowed or beyond acceptable limits
Example
His rude comment was **out of bounds**.
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Out of curiosity
Из-за желания узнать или изучить что-то.
Meaning
Because of a desire to know or learn something.
Example
I asked him **out of curiosity**, not to interfere.
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Out of fashion
Больше не в моде или не популярен
Meaning
No longer trendy or popular
Example
Those jeans went **out of fashion** years ago.
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Out of focus
Нечёткий или невнимательный
Meaning
Not clear or not paying attention
Example
He looked tired and completely **out of focus** during the meeting.
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out of harm’s way
Быть в безопасности от опасности или трудностей.
Meaning
To be safe from danger or difficulty.
Example
Make sure the children are **out of harm’s way** before lighting the fire.