Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
spitting image
кто-то, кто выглядит точно как другой человек
Meaning
someone who looks exactly like another person
Example
She is the **spitting image** of her mother.
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split decision
решение, по которому люди разделены в мнениях
Meaning
a decision where people are divided in opinion
Example
The committee made a **split decision** on the proposal.
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split hairs
спорить о незначительных или неважных деталях
Meaning
to argue about small or unimportant details
Example
Stop **splitting hairs** and focus on the main issue.
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split personality
иметь две очень разные стороны характера человека
Meaning
having two very different sides to one's character
Example
He’s got a **split personality**—sometimes kind, sometimes cruel.
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split second
очень короткое время
Meaning
a very short amount of time
Example
The decision was made in a **split second**.
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split the atom
сделать что-то революционное или чрезвычайно сложное
Meaning
to do something revolutionary or extremely difficult
Example
Creating a universal AI is like trying to **split the atom** of intelligence.
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split the difference
достигнуть компромисса между двумя мнениями или ценами
Meaning
to agree on a compromise between two opinions or prices
Example
Let’s **split the difference** and meet halfway.
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split up
разорвать или закончить отношения или брак
Meaning
to separate or end a relationship or marriage
Example
John and Mary **split up** last month.
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split-second decision
решение, принятое очень быстро, без особых размышлений
Meaning
a decision made very quickly without much thought
Example
The pilot had to make a **split-second decision** to avoid the crash.
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Spread joy
делать других счастливыми, будучи добрым или веселым
Meaning
to make others happy by being kind or cheerful
Example
It's important to **spread joy** wherever you go.
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spread kindness
делать или говорить добрые вещи для других
Meaning
to do or say kind things to others
Example
We should all try to **spread kindness** every day.
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spread kindness like wildfire
распространять доброту быстро и неконтролируемо
Meaning
to spread kindness rapidly and uncontrollably
Example
Her acts of kindness **spread like wildfire** in the community.
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Spread like wildfire
Стать широко известным очень быстро.
Meaning
To become widely known very quickly.
Example
The news of their engagement **spread like wildfire**.
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spread sunshine
делать других счастливыми своей позитивностью
Meaning
to make others happy with your positivity
Example
Her smile always **spreads sunshine** wherever she goes.
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spread the love
показывать доброту и привязанность к другим
Meaning
to show kindness and affection to others
Example
She always tries to **spread the love** by helping others.
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spread the word
рассказать многим людям о чем-то
Meaning
to tell many people about something
Example
Please **spread the word** about our new course.
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Spread too thin
Пытаться сделать слишком много вещей одновременно, не оставляя энергии ни для одной.
Meaning
To try to do too many things at once, leaving no energy for any.
Example
She’s **spread too thin** between her job, family, and studies.
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spread your wings
начать делать новые и независимые вещи
Meaning
to start doing new and independent things
Example
After graduation, she wanted to **spread her wings**.
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spring for
платить за что-то, особенно как подарок для других
Meaning
to pay for something, especially as a treat for others
Example
I'll **spring for** dessert since it's your birthday.
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spur of the moment
непредсказанное или спонтанное решение или действие
Meaning
an unplanned or spontaneous decision or action
Example
The idea came **on the spur of the moment** during lunch.
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spur on
поощрять кого-то продолжать или пытаться сильнее
Meaning
to encourage someone to continue or try harder
Example
Her mentor’s feedback **spurred her on** to apply for the grant.
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square away
организовать или закончить что-то аккуратно
Meaning
to organize or finish something neatly
Example
We need to **square away** the paperwork before the audit.
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square peg in a round hole
кто-то или что-то, что не подходит или не принадлежит определенному месту или ситуации
Meaning
someone or something that doesn't fit or belong in a particular place or situation
Example
Putting a modern building in a historical district is like trying to fit a **square peg in a round hole**.
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stab someone in the back
предать того, кто доверяет вам
Meaning
to betray someone who trusts you
Example
I can’t believe he **stabbed me in the back** after all I did for him.