Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
picture perfect
совершенно безупречный или идеальный
Meaning
completely flawless or ideal
Example
Their wedding day was **picture perfect**.
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piece of cake
что-то очень легкое для выполнения
Meaning
something very easy to do
Example
The exam was a **piece of cake** for her.
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piece of the puzzle
часть полного решения или понимания
Meaning
a part of the complete solution or understanding
Example
This information is just **a piece of the puzzle**.
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piece together
понять что-то, сочетая мелкие детали
Meaning
to understand something by combining small details
Example
The detective tried to **piece together** what had happened that night.
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pile up
увеличиваться до большого количества
Meaning
to increase into a large amount
Example
Emails tend to **pile up** over the weekend.
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pillar of strength
человек, который предоставляет сильную поддержку или утешение
Meaning
a person who provides strong support or comfort
Example
She was a **pillar of strength** during difficult times.
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Pilot project
Небольшой эксперимент в ограниченном масштабе для проверки концепции.
Meaning
A small-scale experiment to test a concept.
Example
We launched a **pilot project** before going nationwide.
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pioneer a new path
вести путь в новом предприятии или инновации
Meaning
to lead the way in a new venture or innovation
Example
He was the first to **pioneer a new path** in renewable energy solutions.
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pioneer a path
быть первым, кто сделает что-то новое или инновационное.
Meaning
to be the first to do something new or innovative.
Example
She is determined to **pioneer a path** in sustainable fashion.
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pioneer new ideas
вводить или создавать новые концепции или методы
Meaning
to introduce or create new concepts or methods
Example
He is always looking to **pioneer new ideas** in his field.
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pipe dream
нереальная или невозможная надежда
Meaning
an unrealistic or impossible hope
Example
Becoming a billionaire overnight is just a **pipe dream**.
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pitch in
присоединиться к другим для выполнения задачи или помощи
Meaning
to join others in doing a task or helping
Example
Everyone **pitched in** to clean the park.
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pivot
изменить направление или стратегию в ответ на отклики рынка или неудачу
Meaning
to change direction or strategy in response to market feedback or failure
Example
After the initial product launch failed, the team decided to **pivot** to a new business model.
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pivot on a dime
быстро менять направление или стратегию
Meaning
to change direction or strategy quickly
Example
Startups often have to **pivot on a dime** when market trends shift.
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Pivot the business
Изменить направление или стратегию, чтобы адаптироваться к рынку.
Meaning
To change direction or strategy to adapt to the market.
Example
After poor sales, they decided to **pivot the business** toward software solutions.
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pivot to success
стратегически изменить направление, чтобы добиться успеха
Meaning
to change direction strategically to achieve success
Example
The company had to **pivot to success** after its first product failed.
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place trust in
полагаться на кого-то или что-то
Meaning
to rely on someone or something
Example
I **place my trust in** you to handle this task.
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place your confidence in
доверять или полагаться на кого-то или что-то
Meaning
to trust or rely on someone or something
Example
He **placed his confidence in** the team.
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Plain sailing
Что-то, что легко и без трудностей.
Meaning
Something that is easy and without difficulty.
Example
Once we solved the main issue, the rest was **plain sailing**.
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plan ahead
подготовиться к будущему
Meaning
to prepare for the future
Example
You should **plan ahead** to avoid problems later.
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plan B
альтернативный план, если первый не сработает
Meaning
an alternative plan if the first one fails
Example
We should have a **plan B** in case things go wrong.
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plans are up in the air
планы неопределены или еще не решены
Meaning
plans are uncertain or not decided yet
Example
Our travel plans are still **up in the air**.
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plant the seed
тонко внедрить идею, чтобы позже повлиять на кого-то
Meaning
to introduce an idea subtly to influence someone later
Example
He **planted the seed** for the project during the discussion.
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plant the seeds
начать процесс, который разовьется в будущем
Meaning
to begin a process that will develop in the future
Example
The training program **planted the seeds** for long-term success.