Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
pair up with
прикрепиться к кому-то для работы или совместного участия
Meaning
to join someone to work or participate together
Example
Please **pair up with** a partner for the lab experiment.
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pan out
закончиться хорошо или дать хороший результат
Meaning
to turn out well or produce a good result
Example
Luckily, our backup plan **panned out**.
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par for the course
то, что является нормой или ожидаемым в данной ситуации
Meaning
what is normal or expected in a given situation
Example
Delays are **par for the course** in big projects.
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parallel universe
совершенно другая или противоположная ситуация
Meaning
a completely different or contrasting situation
Example
Life in the countryside feels like a **parallel universe** compared to the city.
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parcel out
делить и распределять что-то
Meaning
to divide and distribute something
Example
Let’s **parcel out** the tasks for the festival.
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party animal
тот, кто любит ходить на вечеринки
Meaning
someone who loves going to parties
Example
She’s such a **party animal**, always out on weekends.
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party line
официальная политика или позиция политической партии
Meaning
the official policy or position of a political party
Example
Members were warned not to speak against the **party line**.
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party pooper
тот, кто портит веселье других
Meaning
someone who spoils the fun of others
Example
Don’t be a **party pooper**, join the fun!
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pass along
передавать информацию или предметы кому-то другому
Meaning
to share information or items with someone else
Example
Could you **pass along** the agenda to the interns?
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Pass down from generation to generation
Передавать знания, обычаи или традиции от одного поколения к другому
Meaning
To transfer knowledge, customs, or traditions from one generation to the next
Example
These folk songs have been **passed down from generation to generation**.
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pass sentence
объявить наказание в суде
Meaning
to announce a punishment in court
Example
The judge will **pass sentence** next week.
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pass the buck
перекладывать ответственность на другого.
Meaning
to shift responsibility to someone else.
Example
Don’t **pass the buck**; you need to take ownership of your actions.
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pass the torch
передать обязанность или ответственность другому человеку
Meaning
to hand over a duty or responsibility to someone else
Example
After many years of teaching, the professor decided to **pass the torch** to a younger teacher.
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pass with flying colors
достигнуть блестящих успехов или добиться чего-то с отличием
Meaning
to succeed brilliantly or achieve something with excellence
Example
She **passed the exam with flying colors**.
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pat on the back
похвалить или поздравить кого-то за хорошо выполненную работу
Meaning
to praise or congratulate someone for doing something well
Example
You deserve a **pat on the back** for your effort.
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pat yourself on the back
похвалить себя за выполнение чего-то хорошо
Meaning
to praise yourself for doing something well
Example
You should **pat yourself on the back** for finishing that project.
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patch over
покрывать проблему, не решая её по-настоящему
Meaning
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
Example
We can’t just **patch over** the security flaws.
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patch things up
наладить отношения после ссоры
Meaning
to repair a relationship after a disagreement
Example
They finally **patched things up** after their fight.
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patch together
собрать что-то быстро и грубо
Meaning
to assemble something quickly and roughly
Example
We managed to **patch together** a plan before the call.
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patch up
починить что-то или улучшить поврежденные отношения
Meaning
to repair something or improve a damaged relationship
Example
They managed to **patch up** their friendship after the argument.
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patience is a virtue
терпение — добродетель
Meaning
being patient is a good quality
Example
Remember, **patience is a virtue**, so take your time.
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Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet
Хотя ждать трудно, это приносит хорошие результаты.
Meaning
Although waiting is hard, it results in good outcomes.
Example
It might be tough, but **patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet**.
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Patience pays off
Быть терпеливым в конечном итоге приведет к положительным результатам.
Meaning
Being patient will eventually lead to positive results.
Example
I know you’ve been waiting for a long time, but trust me, **patience pays off**.
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pave the way
сделать прогресс проще для других, чтобы следовать
Meaning
to make progress easier for others to follow
Example
Her research **paved the way** for future discoveries.