Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
space out
не обращать внимания
Meaning
to stop paying attention
Example
He tends to **space out** during long meetings.
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spaced out
не обращать внимания; погружён в свои мысли
Meaning
not paying attention; lost in thought
Example
He looked completely **spaced out** during the meeting.
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spam someone
отправлять слишком много сообщений или ненужную информацию
Meaning
to send too many messages or unnecessary information
Example
Don’t **spam me** with notifications every minute!
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spark an idea
вдохновить кого-то на новую мысль или идею
Meaning
to cause someone to have a new thought or idea
Example
That movie **sparked an idea** for my next project.
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Speak from the heart
Говорить честно и искренне.
Meaning
To speak honestly and sincerely.
Example
When he apologized, he really **spoke from the heart**.
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speak of the devil
говорят, когда кто-то появляется сразу после того, как о нём заговорили
Meaning
said when someone appears just as you mention them
Example
**Speak of the devil**, here comes John now!
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speak one’s mind
сказать точно, что думаешь
Meaning
to say exactly what one thinks
Example
She always **speaks her mind**, even if it offends people.
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speak out
выразить мнение открыто и смело
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and boldly
Example
Employees are encouraged to **speak out** about improvements.
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Speak the truth
Говорить правду, не лгя.
Meaning
To tell the truth without lying.
Example
She decided to **speak the truth** no matter what the consequences were.
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Speak the truth and shame the devil
Говори правду, даже если это может вызвать проблемы или дискомфорт.
Meaning
Speak the truth even if it may cause trouble or discomfort.
Example
She always believes that **speak the truth and shame the devil** is the right way.
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speak up
выразить мнение открыто и ясно
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and clearly
Example
If you disagree, please **speak up** during the meeting.
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speak your mind
говорить прямо то, что думаешь
Meaning
to say exactly what you think
Example
Don't be afraid to **speak your mind**.
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speaking for myself
выражение только своего личного мнения, а не чужого
Meaning
stating one’s personal opinion only, not others’
Example
**Speaking for myself**, I think we should wait.
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Speaking personally
Выражать личное мнение или точку зрения
Meaning
Expressing one’s personal view or opinion
Example
Speaking personally, I wouldn’t take that risk.
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spend money like water
тратить деньги свободно или расточительно
Meaning
to spend money freely or wastefully
Example
She **spends money like water** on clothes.
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spill the beans
раскрыть секрет
Meaning
to reveal a secret
Example
She accidentally **spilled the beans** about the surprise party.
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spill the tea
делиться сплетнями или секретами
Meaning
to share gossip or secrets
Example
Come on, **spill the tea** - what happened at the party?
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spill your guts
рассказать кому-то все свои личные чувства или секреты
Meaning
to tell someone all your private feelings or secrets
Example
After a few drinks, he started to **spill his guts** about his failed marriage.
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Spin a story
Представить историю таким образом, чтобы повлиять на мнение или убеждения людей.
Meaning
To present a story in a way that is intended to influence people's opinions or beliefs.
Example
The journalist managed to **spin a story** that made the politician look like a hero.
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spin doctor
человек, который дает благоприятную интерпретацию событий СМИ
Meaning
a person who gives a favorable interpretation of events to the media
Example
The politician hired a **spin doctor** to handle the press.
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Spin the story
Представлять информацию предвзято или манипулятивно
Meaning
To present information in a biased or manipulative way
Example
The politician tried to **spin the story** to his advantage.
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spin the truth
представить ситуацию таким образом, чтобы она приносила пользу определенной точке зрения
Meaning
to present a situation in a way that benefits a particular perspective
Example
The politician tried to **spin the truth** about the scandal to protect his reputation.
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spin up
быстро запустить что-то, особенно систему
Meaning
to start something quickly, especially a system
Example
The IT team can **spin up** a test server in minutes.
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spin-off
продукт или шоу, который возникает из другого существующего
Meaning
a product or show that results from another existing one
Example
The successful TV show led to a **spin-off** featuring the same characters.