Expression Cards
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idiom
wallflower
застенчивый человек, который избегает социальных мероприятий
Meaning
a shy person who avoids social activities
Example
She used to be a **wallflower**, but now she’s more confident.
phrasal-verb
wander around
блуждать без определенной цели или направления
Meaning
to move about without a fixed purpose or direction
Example
We spent the afternoon **wandering around** the old town.
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wander off
блуждать без цели или направления
Meaning
to walk away without purpose or direction
Example
The child **wandered off** while we were shopping.
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wanderlust
сильное желание путешествовать и исследовать мир
Meaning
a strong desire to travel and explore the world
Example
His **wanderlust** took him to every continent on Earth.
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war of words
спор или словесный конфликт
Meaning
an argument or verbal conflict
Example
The two politicians engaged in a **war of words** on TV.
phrasal-verb
warm down
выполнять легкие упражнения после интенсивной физической активности
Meaning
to perform gentle exercises after intense physical activity
Example
The coach told the players to **warm down** after the match.
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warm the cockles of one's heart
заставить кого-то почувствовать себя счастливым или благодарным
Meaning
to make someone feel happy or grateful
Example
Her thoughtful gift really **warmed the cockles of my heart**.
phrasal-verb
warm to
начать испытывать привязанность или симпатию к кому-то
Meaning
to start feeling affection or liking toward someone
Example
She slowly **warmed to** the idea of sharing her story publicly.
phrasal-verb
warm to someone
начать нравиться кому-то или почувствовать дружелюбие к ним
Meaning
to begin to like someone or feel friendly towards them
Example
She didn’t like him at first but slowly **warmed to him**.
idiom
warm up
подготовить тело или ум к деятельности
Meaning
to prepare the body or mind for activity
Example
Let’s **warm up** before we dive into the rehearsal.
phrasal-verb
warm up emotionally
начать чувствовать себя комфортно, чтобы поделиться своими эмоциями
Meaning
to start feeling comfortable enough to share your emotions
Example
It took a while for him to **warm up emotionally** after the breakup.
phrasal-verb
warm up for
подготовить тело или ум перед деятельностью
Meaning
to prepare your body or mind before an activity
Example
Players **warm up for** ten minutes before drills.
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warm up to
постепенно становиться более комфортным с кем-то или чем-то
Meaning
to gradually become more comfortable with someone or something
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** the new routine.
phrasal-verb
warm up to gratitude
постепенно становиться более благодарным или благодарным
Meaning
to gradually become more appreciative or thankful
Example
He **warmed up to gratitude** after realizing how much support he had.
phrasal-verb
warm up to someone
начать любить или доверять кому-то
Meaning
to begin to like or trust someone
Example
She slowly **warmed up to** her new classmates.
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warm-hearted
добрый и сочувствующий
Meaning
kind and sympathetic
Example
She is a **warm-hearted** person who cares for everyone.
phrasal-verb
warn against
советовать кому-то не делать что-то рискованное или вредное
Meaning
to advise someone not to do something risky or harmful
Example
Experts **warn against** sharing passwords online.
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warp speed
очень высокая скорость; крайне быстрый прогресс
Meaning
very high speed; extremely fast progress
Example
The project is moving at **warp speed** now.
phrasal-verb
wash away
удалить или унести что-то водой
Meaning
to remove or carry something away with water
Example
The flood **washed away** several houses near the river.
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wash one’s hands of something
перестать быть ответственным за что-либо
Meaning
to stop being responsible for something
Example
He **washed his hands of** the project after it failed.
phrasal-verb
wash up
мыть посуду после еды; умыться
Meaning
to wash the dishes after a meal; to clean yourself
Example
I’ll **wash up** after we finish dinner.
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wash your hands of something
перестать быть вовлеченным или ответственным за что-то
Meaning
to stop being involved in or responsible for something
Example
After the scandal, the manager **washed his hands of** the project.
phrasal-verb
watch out
быть настороже и осторожным с чем-то опасным
Meaning
to be alert and careful about something dangerous
Example
**Watch out**! There’s a car coming!
phrasal-verb
watch over
защищать или охранять кого-то с вниманием
Meaning
to protect or guard someone carefully
Example
Grandparents lovingly **watch over** their grandchildren.