Expression Cards
875 cards available.
phrasal-verb
slow within
успокоиться внутри и наблюдать свои эмоции без осуждения
Meaning
to calm down internally and observe your emotions without judgment
Example
Taking a breath helped her **slow within** and regain control over her thoughts.
phrasal-verb
slow your pace
двигаться или работать медленно, чтобы уменьшить стресс
Meaning
to move or work more slowly to reduce stress
Example
When I feel tense, I remind myself to **slow my pace** and take it easy.
phrasal-verb
slow yourself down
уменьшить темп, чтобы избежать стресса или истощения
Meaning
to reduce your pace to avoid stress or exhaustion
Example
If you feel tired, try to **slow yourself down** and rest a little.
idiom
small potatoes
что-то незначительное или малоценное
Meaning
something insignificant or of little value
Example
Compared to oil exports, textile trade is **small potatoes**.
idiom
small talk
непринуждённая или вежливая беседа о неважных темах
Meaning
casual or polite conversation about unimportant topics
Example
We made **small talk** while waiting for the bus.
idiom
smart cookie
умный и интеллигентный человек
Meaning
a clever and intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her—she’s a **smart cookie**.
phrasal-verb
smash into
жестоко врезаться во что-то
Meaning
to crash violently into something
Example
The truck **smashed into** the barrier after losing control.
idiom
smear campaign
попытка повредить репутацию человека ложными обвинениями или слухами
Meaning
an attempt to damage someone's reputation through false accusations or gossip
Example
The opposition launched a **smear campaign** against the minister.
idiom
smell a rat
подозревать что-то неправильное или нечестное
Meaning
to suspect something wrong or dishonest
Example
I **smelled a rat** when he offered me free tickets.
phrasal-verb
smile at
выражать тепло или благодарность через улыбку
Meaning
to express warmth or gratitude through a smile
Example
She **smiled at** me when I handed her the gift.
idiom
smile from ear to ear
широкая улыбка, показывающая счастье
Meaning
to have a big, broad smile showing happiness
Example
He was **smiling from ear to ear** after the interview.
idiom
smoke and mirrors
что-то, предназначенное для обмана или запутывания
Meaning
something that is intended to deceive or confuse
Example
The company’s promises were just **smoke and mirrors**.
idiom
smoke-filled room
место, где могущественные люди принимают решения тайно
Meaning
a place where powerful people make decisions secretly
Example
The new policy was decided in a **smoke-filled room** by senior officials.
phrasal-verb
smooth out
сгладить эмоции или проблемы, сделать их менее жесткими или интенсивными
Meaning
to make emotions or problems less rough or intense
Example
Time will **smooth out** the pain you’re feeling now.
phrasal-verb
smooth out differences
разрешить разногласия или сделать вещи более легкими
Meaning
to resolve disagreements or make things run more easily
Example
We need to **smooth out differences** between the teams to improve collaboration.
phrasal-verb
smooth out fluctuations
уменьшить колебания и сделать что-то более стабильным
Meaning
to reduce ups and downs and make something more stable
Example
Fiscal policies aim to **smooth out fluctuations** in the economy.
idiom
smooth over
сделать проблему менее серьезной
Meaning
to make a problem seem less serious
Example
We need to **smooth over** the miscommunication with a quick call.
phrasal-verb
smooth over conflicts
уменьшить напряжение после разногласий
Meaning
to reduce tension after a disagreement
Example
Leads **smooth over conflicts** by reminding everyone of the goal.
idiom
smooth sailing
ситуация без проблем или трудностей
Meaning
a situation without problems or difficulties
Example
Once we crossed the border, it was **smooth sailing**.
idiom
smooth things over
сгладить неприятную ситуацию, спокойно её уладив
Meaning
to make a bad situation seem better by dealing with it calmly
Example
She tried to **smooth things over** after their disagreement.
phrasal-verb
smooth things over with
восстановить мир с кем-то после разногласий
Meaning
to restore peace with someone after a disagreement
Example
She brought cookies to **smooth things over with** her neighbor.
phrasal-verb
snack on
есть небольшие порции пищи между приемами пищи
Meaning
to eat small amounts of food between meals
Example
I like to **snack on** fruits in the afternoon.
phrasal-verb
snap at
говорить быстро и сердито с кем-то
Meaning
to speak angrily and quickly to someone
Example
He **snapped at** me when I asked him a simple question.
phrasal-verb
snap back
резко ответить, когда ты злой или раздражённый
Meaning
to reply sharply when angry or irritated
Example
He **snapped back** when his boss blamed him unfairly.