Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
speak your mind
говорить прямо то, что думаешь
Meaning
to say exactly what you think
Example
Don't be afraid to **speak your mind**.
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speaking for myself
выражение только своего личного мнения, а не чужого
Meaning
stating one’s personal opinion only, not others’
Example
**Speaking for myself**, I think we should wait.
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Speaking personally
Выражать личное мнение или точку зрения
Meaning
Expressing one’s personal view or opinion
Example
Speaking personally, I wouldn’t take that risk.
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spend money like water
тратить деньги свободно или расточительно
Meaning
to spend money freely or wastefully
Example
She **spends money like water** on clothes.
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spill the beans
раскрыть секрет
Meaning
to reveal a secret
Example
She accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
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spill the tea
делиться сплетнями или секретами
Meaning
to share gossip or secrets
Example
Come on, **spill the tea** - what happened at the party?
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spill your guts
рассказать кому-то все свои личные чувства или секреты
Meaning
to tell someone all your private feelings or secrets
Example
After a few drinks, he started to **spill his guts** about his failed marriage.
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Spin a story
Представить историю таким образом, чтобы повлиять на мнение или убеждения людей.
Meaning
To present a story in a way that is intended to influence people's opinions or beliefs.
Example
The journalist managed to **spin a story** that made the politician look like a hero.
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spin doctor
человек, который дает благоприятную интерпретацию событий СМИ
Meaning
a person who gives a favorable interpretation of events to the media
Example
The politician hired a **spin doctor** to handle the press.
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Spin the story
Представлять информацию предвзято или манипулятивно
Meaning
To present information in a biased or manipulative way
Example
The politician tried to **spin the story** to his advantage.
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spin the truth
представить ситуацию таким образом, чтобы она приносила пользу определенной точке зрения
Meaning
to present a situation in a way that benefits a particular perspective
Example
The politician tried to **spin the truth** about the scandal to protect his reputation.
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spin up
быстро запустить что-то, особенно систему
Meaning
to start something quickly, especially a system
Example
The IT team can **spin up** a test server in minutes.
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spin-off
продукт или шоу, который возникает из другого существующего
Meaning
a product or show that results from another existing one
Example
The successful TV show led to a **spin-off** featuring the same characters.
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spitting image
кто-то, кто выглядит точно как другой человек
Meaning
someone who looks exactly like another person
Example
She is the **spitting image** of her mother.
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split decision
решение, по которому люди разделены в мнениях
Meaning
a decision where people are divided in opinion
Example
The committee made a **split decision** on the proposal.
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split hairs
спорить о незначительных или неважных деталях
Meaning
to argue about small or unimportant details
Example
Stop **splitting hairs** and focus on the main issue.
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split personality
иметь две очень разные стороны характера человека
Meaning
having two very different sides to one's character
Example
He’s got a **split personality**—sometimes kind, sometimes cruel.
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split second
очень короткое время
Meaning
a very short amount of time
Example
The decision was made in a **split second**.
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split the atom
сделать что-то революционное или чрезвычайно сложное
Meaning
to do something revolutionary or extremely difficult
Example
Creating a universal AI is like trying to **split the atom** of intelligence.
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split the difference
достигнуть компромисса между двумя мнениями или ценами
Meaning
to agree on a compromise between two opinions or prices
Example
Let’s **split the difference** and meet halfway.
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split up
разорвать или закончить отношения или брак
Meaning
to separate or end a relationship or marriage
Example
John and Mary **split up** last month.
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split-second decision
решение, принятое очень быстро, без особых размышлений
Meaning
a decision made very quickly without much thought
Example
The pilot had to make a **split-second decision** to avoid the crash.
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Spread joy
делать других счастливыми, будучи добрым или веселым
Meaning
to make others happy by being kind or cheerful
Example
It's important to **spread joy** wherever you go.
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spread kindness
делать или говорить добрые вещи для других
Meaning
to do or say kind things to others
Example
We should all try to **spread kindness** every day.