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patch over
покрывать проблему, не решая её по-настоящему
Meaning
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
Example
We can’t just **patch over** the security flaws.
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patch over differences
пытаться игнорировать разногласия и восстанавливать мир
Meaning
to try to ignore disagreements and restore peace
Example
They decided to **patch over differences** and move on.
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patch things up
наладить отношения после ссоры
Meaning
to repair a relationship after a disagreement
Example
They finally **patched things up** after their fight.
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patch things up with
починить отношения после ссоры или конфликта
Meaning
to repair a relationship after an argument or conflict
Example
They finally **patched things up with** each other after weeks of silence.
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patch together
собрать что-то быстро и грубо
Meaning
to assemble something quickly and roughly
Example
We managed to **patch together** a plan before the call.
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patch up
починить что-то или улучшить поврежденные отношения
Meaning
to repair something or improve a damaged relationship
Example
They managed to **patch up** their friendship after the argument.
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patch up bugs
исправить небольшие ошибки или проблемы в программном обеспечении
Meaning
to fix small errors or issues in software
Example
Developers are working to **patch up bugs** found in the latest release.
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patience is a virtue
терпение — добродетель
Meaning
being patient is a good quality
Example
Remember, **patience is a virtue**, so take your time.
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Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet
Хотя ждать трудно, это приносит хорошие результаты.
Meaning
Although waiting is hard, it results in good outcomes.
Example
It might be tough, but **patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet**.
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Patience pays off
Быть терпеливым в конечном итоге приведет к положительным результатам.
Meaning
Being patient will eventually lead to positive results.
Example
I know you’ve been waiting for a long time, but trust me, **patience pays off**.
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pause within
сделать паузу и наблюдать свои чувства перед тем, как реагировать
Meaning
to take a mental break and observe your feelings before reacting
Example
He learned to **pause within** before saying something hurtful.
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pave the way
сделать прогресс проще для других, чтобы следовать
Meaning
to make progress easier for others to follow
Example
Her research **paved the way** for future discoveries.
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pave the way for
создавать условия, которые делают что-то возможным
Meaning
to create conditions that make something possible
Example
Her strong performance **paved the way for** her promotion.
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pay a compliment
делать комплименты или выражать восхищение кому-то
Meaning
to give praise or admiration to someone
Example
He always knows how to **pay a compliment** to make someone feel better.
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pay attention to
обратить внимание на что-то или слушать внимательно
Meaning
to listen carefully or give thought to something
Example
You should **pay attention to** the details of the project.
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pay back
вернуть деньги, которые ты занял
Meaning
to return money that you borrowed
Example
I will **pay back** the money I borrowed from you next week.
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Pay dividends
Приносить выгоды или вознаграждения позже.
Meaning
To bring benefits or rewards later.
Example
Investing in education always **pays dividends** in the long run.
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pay down
уменьшать долг постепенно, делая регулярные платежи
Meaning
to reduce a debt gradually by making regular payments
Example
She’s trying to **pay down** her credit card debt.
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pay for
отдать деньги за что-то; понести последствия
Meaning
to give money in exchange for something; to suffer the consequences
Example
You will **pay for** your mistakes one day.
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pay homage to
отдать дань уважения
Meaning
to show deep respect or tribute to someone or something
Example
Citizens **pay homage to** national heroes on Independence Day.
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pay in
положить деньги на счет или в банк
Meaning
to deposit money into a bank or account
Example
She **paid in** a large sum yesterday.
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pay into
положить деньги на банковский счет или в фонд
Meaning
to deposit money into a bank account or fund
Example
I **paid into** my savings account yesterday.
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pay it forward
сделать что-то доброе для другого человека после того, как сам получил доброту
Meaning
to do something kind for someone else after receiving kindness
Example
After receiving help from a stranger, he decided to **pay it forward** by helping someone in need.
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pay off
приносить хорошие результаты после усилий
Meaning
to yield good results after effort
Example
All those late nights finally **paid off** during the launch.