Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
scale back
уменьшить размер или количество чего-либо
Meaning
to reduce the size or amount of something
Example
They had to **scale back** the festival because of the budget.
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Scale up
Расширять операции или охват компании.
Meaning
To expand a company’s operations or reach.
Example
The startup is ready to **scale up** after its first funding round.
idiom
scaling up
быстро расширять бизнес после начального успеха
Meaning
to expand a business rapidly after initial success
Example
After their Series A funding, the team focused on **scaling up**.
idiom
scare someone half to death
напугать кого-то до смерти
Meaning
to frighten someone very badly
Example
That spider **scared me half to death**!
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scare the life out of someone
очень сильно испугать кого-то
Meaning
to frighten someone very badly
Example
That horror movie **scared the life out of me**.
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scare the living daylights out of someone
очень сильно напугать
Meaning
to frighten someone very much
Example
The horror movie **scared the living daylights out of** me.
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scared out of one's wits
быть очень напуганным
Meaning
to be very frightened
Example
The loud thunder **scared me out of my wits**.
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scared stiff
быть сильно испуганным
Meaning
to be extremely frightened
Example
I was **scared stiff** when I heard strange noises at night.
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scene of the crime
место, где произошло что-то важное
Meaning
the place where something important happened
Example
We returned to the **scene of the crime** to find the truth.
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scene-stealer
тот, кто привлекает внимание и выделяется
Meaning
someone who attracts attention and stands out
Example
That child actor was a real **scene-stealer**.
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school of hard knocks
обучение через трудные жизненные уроки
Meaning
learning through difficult life experiences
Example
He didn’t go to college; he learned from the **school of hard knocks**.
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school of thought
особенный способ мышления или набор идей
Meaning
a particular way of thinking or set of ideas
Example
There’s a **school of thought** that believes learning by doing is best.
idiom
school someone in something
научить кого-то чему-то или навыку
Meaning
to teach someone about a subject or skill
Example
He **schooled me in** the basics of computer programming.
idiom
scoop the news
быть первым, кто сообщает важную новость
Meaning
to be the first to report an important piece of news
Example
The local newspaper **scooped the news** about the mayor's resignation.
idiom
scratch someone's back
сделать что-то для кого-то в обмен на услугу или помощь позже
Meaning
to do something for someone in exchange for a favor or help later
Example
We agreed to **scratch each other's backs** in this business deal.
idiom
seal the deal
заключить или подтвердить соглашение
Meaning
to finalize or confirm an agreement
Example
Offering a discount helped us **seal the deal** with the client.
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seat at the table
иметь влияние или участие в принятии важных решений
Meaning
to have influence or participation in important decision-making
Example
Developing nations are demanding a **seat at the table** in climate talks.
idiom
seat of power
место, где осуществляется власть или контроль
Meaning
a place where authority or control is exercised
Example
The prime minister returned to the **seat of power** after a long illness.
idiom
second childhood
время в старости, когда человек начинает вести себя как ребенок снова
Meaning
the time in old age when a person starts behaving like a child again
Example
After retirement, he entered his **second childhood**.
idiom
second thoughts
сомнения или пересмотр решения
Meaning
doubts or reconsideration about a decision
Example
I’m having **second thoughts** about moving abroad.
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second to none
лучший; лучше всех остальных
Meaning
the best; better than everyone else
Example
Her cooking is **second to none**.
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security blanket
что-то, что дает чувство безопасности или комфорта
Meaning
something that gives a sense of safety or comfort
Example
Using a strong password manager is my **security blanket** online.
idiom
see both sides
понимать обе стороны в споре
Meaning
to understand both perspectives in an argument
Example
I can **see both sides** of the issue, so it’s hard to choose.
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see eye to eye
соглашаться с кем-то
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
They finally **saw eye to eye** on the business deal.