Expression Cards: idiom
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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.
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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**.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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raise the white flag
сдаться или сдаться
Meaning
to surrender or give up
Example
After several failed attempts, he finally **raised the white flag**.
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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.
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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.
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rant and rave
кричать и громко жаловаться
Meaning
to shout and complain loudly
Example
He was **ranting and raving** about the bad service.
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raring to go
очень стремящийся или взволнованный начать что-то
Meaning
very eager or excited to start something
Example
Everyone was **raring to go** when the event started.
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ray of hope
маленький знак того, что может произойти что-то хорошее
Meaning
a small sign that something good might happen
Example
The new treatment offers a **ray of hope** for patients.
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ray of sunshine
кто-то или что-то, что приносит счастье
Meaning
someone or something that brings happiness
Example
Her smile is like a **ray of sunshine** on a cloudy day.
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reach common ground
найти общие интересы или соглашения между сторонами
Meaning
to find shared interests or agreement between parties
Example
After a long discussion, they **reached common ground**.
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reach for the moon
ставить очень высокие цели
Meaning
to set very high goals
Example
Don’t be afraid to **reach for the moon**.
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reach for the stars
стремиться к чему-то очень амбициозному или трудному для достижения
Meaning
to aim for something very ambitious or difficult to achieve
Example
She always tells her students to **reach for the stars** and never give up.
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reach new heights
достигать большего, чем раньше, улучшаться
Meaning
to achieve more than before, to improve
Example
Their business is now **reaching new heights** in terms of revenue.
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reach out
связаться с кем-то для помощи или общения
Meaning
to contact someone for help or communication
Example
Feel free to **reach out** if you have more questions.
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reach out to
связаться с кем-то, чтобы предложить или запросить помощь
Meaning
to contact someone to offer or request help
Example
Feel free to **reach out to** me if you need support.
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reach the top
достигнуть самой высокой позиции или уровня в чем-то
Meaning
to achieve the highest position or level in something
Example
After years of hard work, she finally **reached the top** of her profession.
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reach your full potential
достигнуть максимальной способности или успеха, которого вы способны достичь
Meaning
to achieve the maximum ability or success that you are capable of
Example
By working hard, she was able to **reach her full potential**.