Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
taste of success
познать успех в первый раз
Meaning
to experience success for the first time
Example
After years of struggle, he finally got a **taste of success**.
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teach an old dog new tricks
пытаться научить кого-то чему-то, что трудно освоить из-за их возраста или опыта
Meaning
to try to teach someone something that is difficult for them to learn due to their age or experience
Example
It's hard to **teach an old dog new tricks**, but I'll try.
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teach by example
показать другим, как что-то сделать, демонстрируя это на собственном примере
Meaning
to show others how to do something by demonstrating it yourself
Example
Good mentors always **teach by example**, showing the way with their actions.
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teach someone a lesson
научить кого-то на его ошибке
Meaning
to make someone learn from their mistake
Example
The teacher’s punishment really **taught him a lesson**.
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teacher’s pet
ученик, которого особенно любит учитель
Meaning
a student who is favored by the teacher
Example
Everyone teases her for being the **teacher’s pet**.
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team effort
работа, выполняемая группой людей для достижения общей цели
Meaning
work done by a group of people to achieve a common goal
Example
The success of the project was due to a great **team effort**.
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team player
человек, который хорошо работает с другими
Meaning
someone who works well with others
Example
Every company values a good **team player**.
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team spirit
чувство гордости и преданности, разделяемое членами группы
Meaning
a feeling of pride and loyalty shared by members of a group
Example
Their **team spirit** helped them win the championship.
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team up
объединиться с другими для общей цели
Meaning
to join with others for a shared goal
Example
Let’s **team up** with finance for the workshop.
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team up with
сотрудничать с кем-то для общей цели
Meaning
to collaborate with someone for a common goal
Example
The nonprofits **teamed up with** local schools for the project.
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teamwork makes the dream work
работать вместе приводит к успеху
Meaning
working together leads to success
Example
We can accomplish so much if we cooperate, because **teamwork makes the dream work**.
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tear down
снести или разобрать что-либо
Meaning
to demolish or dismantle something
Example
They plan to **tear down** the old shed this weekend.
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Tear down barriers
Устранять препятствия или предубеждения между людьми.
Meaning
To remove obstacles or prejudices between people.
Example
Education helps to **tear down barriers** between communities.
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tear into someone
критиковать кого-то с гневом
Meaning
to criticize someone angrily
Example
The coach **tore into** the players after they lost the game.
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tear one’s hair out
быть чрезвычайно обеспокоенным или расстроенным
Meaning
to be extremely worried or upset
Example
She was **tearing her hair out** trying to find her lost keys.
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tear-jerker
что-то, что заставляет вас плакать, особенно фильм или рассказ
Meaning
something that makes you cry, especially a movie or story
Example
That movie was such a **tear-jerker**.
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tears of joy
плакать от счастья
Meaning
crying because of happiness
Example
She shed **tears of joy** when her son returned home.
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Tech-savvy
Иметь хорошие знания о современной технологии.
Meaning
Having good knowledge of modern technology.
Example
Our **tech-savvy** team built the prototype in just a week.
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tee up
подготовить что-то для легкого выполнения
Meaning
to prepare something for easy execution
Example
I’ll **tee up** the slides so you can start on time.
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tell a tall tale
рассказывать преувеличенную или ложную историю
Meaning
to tell an exaggerated or false story
Example
He loves to **tell tall tales** about his adventures.
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tell it like it is
говорить честно без приукрашивания
Meaning
to speak honestly without sugarcoating
Example
She’s known for **telling it like it is**, even when the truth hurts.
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tell tales
spletnichat' ili raskryvat' sekrety, chasto chtoby vlyat' kogo-to v nepriyatnosti
Meaning
to gossip or reveal secrets, often to get someone in trouble
Example
Stop **telling tales** about your coworkers.
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Tell the truth
сказать правду, а не лгать.
Meaning
To say what is true instead of lying.
Example
Please **tell the truth**, even if it hurts.
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Tell the truth and shame the devil
Всегда говори правду, даже если это трудно или рискованно.
Meaning
Always speak the truth, even when it’s hard or risky.
Example
Just **tell the truth and shame the devil**, even if it hurts.