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The Midas touch
Способность зарабатывать деньги или добиваться успеха во всём, что делаешь.
Meaning
The ability to make money or succeed in everything one does.
Example
She seems to have **the Midas touch**—every project she starts becomes a success.
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the moral compass
чувство правильного и неправильного у человека или общества
Meaning
a person's or society’s sense of right and wrong
Example
We must ensure AI doesn’t lose its **moral compass**.
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The more you know, the less you know
Чем больше ты знаешь, тем больше осознаешь, как мало ты на самом деле знаешь.
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you realize how little you actually know.
Example
After years of study, he said, '**The more you know, the less you know**.'
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The more you know, the more you realize you don’t
Чем больше вы знаете, тем больше вы понимаете, сколько еще нужно учить.
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you understand how much there is left to learn.
Example
**The more you know, the more you realize you don’t** — that’s the beauty of curiosity.
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The more, the merrier
Дела становятся веселее или эффективнее, когда вовлечено больше людей.
Meaning
Things are more fun or effective with more people involved.
Example
Bring your friends along — **the more, the merrier**!
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the naked truth
полная и неприукрашенная правда
Meaning
the complete and unvarnished truth
Example
She told me **the naked truth** about what happened.
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the next big thing
что-то, что скоро станет чрезвычайно популярным или успешным
Meaning
something that will become extremely popular or successful soon
Example
Everyone thinks blockchain is **the next big thing**.
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the nuts and bolts
основные практические детали чего-то
Meaning
the basic practical details of something
Example
We discussed **the nuts and bolts** of the new software project.
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the old school
иметь традиционные убеждения или методы
Meaning
having traditional beliefs or methods
Example
My professor is from **the old school**; he prefers chalkboards to slides.
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the pen is mightier than the sword
слова и общение имеют большую силу, чем насилие
Meaning
words and communication have more power than violence
Example
He believes **the pen is mightier than the sword**, so he fights with ideas, not weapons.
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the picture of health
человек, который выглядит очень здоровым
Meaning
a person who looks very healthy
Example
Despite his age, he’s still **the picture of health**.
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the political hot potato
противоречивый вопрос, который никто не хочет решать
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to handle
Example
Corruption has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
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the power behind the throne
человек, который тайно контролирует или влияет на лидера
Meaning
a person who secretly controls or influences the leader
Example
Though he's not the CEO, he's **the power behind the throne**.
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the powers that be
люди или организации, которые обладают властью или контролем
Meaning
people or organizations who hold authority or control
Example
The decision depends on **the powers that be**.
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the proof is in the pudding
настоящая ценность чего-либо видна только при использовании
Meaning
the real value of something can only be judged when it's put to use
Example
He claims the app is great, but **the proof is in the pudding**.
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the real McCoy
подлинная или оригинальная вещь
Meaning
the genuine or original thing
Example
This painting is **the real McCoy**, not a copy.
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the rest is history
используется, чтобы сказать, что все знают, что было дальше
Meaning
used to say that everyone knows what happened next
Example
They met in college, fell in love, and **the rest is history**.
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the right thing to do
самое этичное или моральное действие, которое следует предпринять
Meaning
the most ethical or moral action to take
Example
Apologizing was **the right thing to do**.
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the scales of justice
система или символ, представляющий справедливость и равенство в законе
Meaning
the system or symbol representing fairness and equality in law
Example
The judge ensures that **the scales of justice** remain balanced.
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The Scarlet Letter
Символ позора или общественного клейма.
Meaning
A symbol of shame or social stigma.
Example
In that conservative town, being divorced was like wearing **a Scarlet Letter**.
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the school of hard knocks
обучаться через трудные опыты в жизни
Meaning
learning through difficult experiences in life
Example
He didn’t go to college, but he learned from **the school of hard knocks**.
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the scoop
эксклюзивные или сенсационные новости
Meaning
exclusive or sensational news
Example
The journalist got **the scoop** on the celebrity wedding.
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The shot heard around the world
Событие, имеющее всемирное значение или влияние.
Meaning
An event with worldwide significance or impact.
Example
The invention of the internet was **the shot heard around the world** in communication.
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the show must go on
продолжать несмотря на трудности
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties
Example
Even after the power went out, the actors knew **the show must go on**.