Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
phishing attack
мошенническая попытка получения конфиденциальной информации под видом надежного источника
Meaning
a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity
Example
Never click on suspicious links to avoid a **phishing attack**.
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phishing attempt
попытка обмануть кого-то, заставив раскрыть личную или конфиденциальную информацию, выдавая себя за доверенное лицо
Meaning
an attempt to deceive someone into revealing personal or confidential information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity
Example
The email you received looks like a **phishing attempt**, so don't click any links.
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phishing expedition
попытка получить конфиденциальную информацию путем обмана
Meaning
an attempt to obtain sensitive information by deceit
Example
The suspicious email was part of a **phishing expedition**.
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phishing for information
Попытка получить конфиденциальную информацию, выдавая себя за надежную сущность
Meaning
attempting to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity
Example
He was **phishing for information** by pretending to be from the bank.
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Photo finish
очень близкое соревнование
Meaning
A very close competition
Example
The race ended in a **photo finish**.
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pick a fight
намеренно начать ссору
Meaning
to start an argument intentionally
Example
Don’t **pick a fight** with him; he’s already angry.
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pick holes in something
находить недостатки в чем-то, особенно когда это не нужно
Meaning
to find faults in something, especially when it’s not necessary
Example
He loves **picking holes** in everyone else’s ideas.
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pick oneself up
восстановиться после неудачи или неудачного события
Meaning
to recover from a setback or failure
Example
Even though he failed, he managed to **pick himself up** and try again.
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pick someone’s brain
спросить совет или идеи у знающего человека
Meaning
to ask someone knowledgeable for advice or ideas
Example
I’d like to **pick your brain** about this project idea.
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pick up on
заметить или осознать что-то
Meaning
to notice or become aware of something
Example
He didn't **pick up on** the subtle hints I was giving.
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pick up the pace
увеличить скорость
Meaning
to increase speed
Example
We need to **pick up the pace** if we want to finish the project on time.
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Pick up the tab
Оплатить счет за что-то.
Meaning
To pay the bill for something.
Example
John offered to **pick up the tab** for everyone.
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pick yourself up
восстановиться после неудачи или поражения
Meaning
to recover from a failure or setback
Example
She failed the first time, but she **picked herself up** and tried again.
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picture perfect
совершенно безупречный или идеальный
Meaning
completely flawless or ideal
Example
Their wedding day was **picture perfect**.
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piece of cake
что-то очень легкое для выполнения
Meaning
something very easy to do
Example
The exam was a **piece of cake** for her.
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piece of the puzzle
часть полного решения или понимания
Meaning
a part of the complete solution or understanding
Example
This information is just **a piece of the puzzle**.
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piece together
понять что-то, сочетая мелкие детали
Meaning
to understand something by combining small details
Example
The detective tried to **piece together** what had happened that night.
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pile up
увеличиваться до большого количества
Meaning
to increase into a large amount
Example
Emails tend to **pile up** over the weekend.
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pillar of strength
человек, который предоставляет сильную поддержку или утешение
Meaning
a person who provides strong support or comfort
Example
She was a **pillar of strength** during difficult times.
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Pilot project
Небольшой эксперимент в ограниченном масштабе для проверки концепции.
Meaning
A small-scale experiment to test a concept.
Example
We launched a **pilot project** before going nationwide.
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pioneer a new path
вести путь в новом предприятии или инновации
Meaning
to lead the way in a new venture or innovation
Example
He was the first to **pioneer a new path** in renewable energy solutions.
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pioneer a path
быть первым, кто сделает что-то новое или инновационное.
Meaning
to be the first to do something new or innovative.
Example
She is determined to **pioneer a path** in sustainable fashion.
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pioneer new ideas
вводить или создавать новые концепции или методы
Meaning
to introduce or create new concepts or methods
Example
He is always looking to **pioneer new ideas** in his field.
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pipe dream
нереальная или невозможная надежда
Meaning
an unrealistic or impossible hope
Example
Becoming a billionaire overnight is just a **pipe dream**.