Expression Cards
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idiom
race against time
торопиться закончить что-то до крайнего срока
Meaning
to rush to complete something before a deadline
Example
We’re in a **race against time** to meet the client’s demand.
idiom
race to the bottom
ситуация, когда компании или страны снижают стандарты, чтобы оставаться конкурентоспособными
Meaning
a situation where companies or countries lower standards to remain competitive
Example
Reducing wages to attract investors can create a **race to the bottom**.
phrasal-verb
rack up
накопить или достичь чего-то, например, очки или награды
Meaning
to accumulate or achieve something, such as points or awards
Example
She has **racked up** several awards for her outstanding work.
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rack your brains
очень сильно думать о чём-то
Meaning
to think very hard about something
Example
I had to **rack my brains** to remember her name.
phrasal-verb
radiate happiness
очевидно показывать счастье или радость через внешний вид или поведение
Meaning
to clearly show happiness or joy through your appearance or behavior
Example
The bride **radiated happiness** throughout the ceremony.
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rags to riches
из бедности к богатству и успеху
Meaning
to go from being poor to becoming rich and successful
Example
His life story is a real **rags to riches** tale.
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raining cats and dogs
льет как из ведра
Meaning
raining very heavily
Example
It's **raining cats and dogs** outside!
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raise a toast
почтить кого-то или что-то напитком
Meaning
to honor someone or something with a drink
Example
We **raised a toast** to the newlyweds.
phrasal-verb
raise awareness about
увеличить общественное понимание или обеспокоенность по какому-либо вопросу
Meaning
to increase public understanding or concern about an issue
Example
The campaign aims to **raise awareness about** climate change.
phrasal-verb
raise concern about
выражать беспокойство или сомнение по какому-то вопросу
Meaning
to express worry or doubt about an issue
Example
Activists **raised concern about** the pollution levels in the river.
phrasal-verb
raise consciousness about
сделать людей более осведомленными о проблеме или причине
Meaning
to make people more aware of an issue or cause
Example
The campaign aims to **raise consciousness about** climate change.
idiom
raise the bar
установить более высокий стандарт или уровень качества
Meaning
to set a higher standard or level of quality
Example
The new product really **raised the bar** for the industry.
idiom
raise the roof
поднять шум; громко праздновать
Meaning
to make a lot of noise; to celebrate loudly
Example
The crowd **raised the roof** when the team won.
idiom
raise the stakes
увеличить уровень риска или сложности
Meaning
to increase the level of risk or difficulty
Example
We need to **raise the stakes** if we want to make a bigger impact.
idiom
raise the white flag
сдаться или сдаться
Meaning
to surrender or give up
Example
After several failed attempts, he finally **raised the white flag**.
phrasal-verb
rake in profits
заработать большую сумму денег легко или быстро
Meaning
to earn a large amount of money easily or quickly
Example
The company **raked in** huge profits after its new product launch.
phrasal-verb
rally around
собраться вместе, чтобы поддержать кого-то или что-то
Meaning
to come together to support someone or something
Example
The whole team **rallied around** their captain during tough times.
phrasal-verb
rally around for
собирать поддержку для человека или дела
Meaning
to gather support for a person or cause
Example
Volunteers **rallied around for** the community cleanup in record time.
phrasal-verb
rally behind
собраться вместе, чтобы поддержать лидера или дело
Meaning
to come together to support a leader or cause
Example
Citizens **rallied behind** their prime minister during the crisis.
phrasal-verb
rally spirits around goals
поощрять людей оставаться мотивированными по поводу общих целей
Meaning
to encourage people to stay motivated about shared targets
Example
Captains **rally spirits around goals** when fatigue sets in late in the quarter.
idiom
rally the troops
вдохновить или побудить группу к действию
Meaning
to motivate or encourage a group to take action
Example
The manager **rallied the troops** before the big presentation.
idiom
ramp up
увеличить интенсивность или количество чего-либо
Meaning
to increase the intensity or amount of something
Example
We need to **ramp up** production before the holidays.
phrasal-verb
ramp up exports
увеличить объем или скорость экспорта
Meaning
to increase the volume or rate of exports
Example
The manufacturing sector aims to **ramp up exports** in the next fiscal year.
phrasal-verb
ramp up production
увеличить количество или уровень производства
Meaning
to increase the amount or level of production
Example
Factories are trying to **ramp up production** to meet growing demand.