Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
work hand in hand
тесно и эффективно работать с кем-то
Meaning
to work closely and effectively with someone
Example
The designers and developers **work hand in hand** on the project.
idiom
work like a charm
работать идеально или очень эффективно
Meaning
to function perfectly or very effectively
Example
The new solution **worked like a charm**.
idiom
work like a dog
работать очень усердно без отдыха
Meaning
to work very hard without rest
Example
She **works like a dog** to provide for her kids.
idiom
work of art
что-то очень красивое или искусно сделанное
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her handmade dress is truly a **work of art**.
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work one’s fingers to the bone
работать очень тяжело
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
He **worked his fingers to the bone** to build his business.
idiom
work toward
делать успехи, чтобы достичь чего-то
Meaning
to make progress in order to achieve something
Example
We’re **working toward** a more flexible schedule for everyone.
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work up
постепенно набирать смелость, энергию или аппетит
Meaning
to gradually build courage, energy, or an appetite
Example
It took me a while to **work up** the courage to ask.
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work your fingers to the bone
работать очень усердно
Meaning
to work extremely hard
Example
She **worked her fingers to the bone** to support her family.
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work-life harmony
сбалансированное и мирное соотношение работы и личной жизни
Meaning
a balanced and peaceful relationship between work and personal life
Example
She believes in maintaining **work-life harmony**.
idiom
world at your fingertips
иметь лёгкий доступ к огромному количеству информации, особенно в интернете
Meaning
to have access to vast information easily, especially online
Example
With smartphones, the **world is at your fingertips**.
idiom
worth one's salt
быть компетентным или заслуживать уважения в своей области
Meaning
to be competent or deserving respect in one’s field
Example
Any engineer **worth his salt** can solve this problem.
idiom
wrap someone around your finger
полностью контролировать или оказывать влияние на кого-то
Meaning
to have complete control or influence over someone
Example
She has her boss **wrapped around her finger**.
idiom
wrap up
закончить что-то полностью
Meaning
to finish something completely
Example
We need to **wrap up** the report before lunch.
idiom
wrap your head around
понять или осознать что-то трудное
Meaning
to understand or comprehend something difficult
Example
It took me a while to **wrap my head around** the new software.
B2 idiom
wrap your head around it
понять или принять что-то
Meaning
to understand or accept something
Example
It's hard to wrap your head around it, but that's just how the system works.
idiom
wrap your head around something
понять что-то трудное или странное
Meaning
to succeed in understanding something difficult or strange
Example
I'm still trying to **wrap my head around** this new software.
idiom
write down
записать информацию на бумаге
Meaning
to record information on paper
Example
Please **write down** the maintenance request number.
idiom
write off
отклонить что-то как несущественное или не достойное внимания
Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant or not worth considering
Example
Don’t **write off** his idea; it might actually work.
idiom
write one’s own story
формировать свою собственную судьбу или путь в жизни
Meaning
to shape one’s own destiny or path in life
Example
She chose to **write her own story** instead of following tradition.
idiom
written in the stars
предназначено случиться; предсказано
Meaning
destined to happen; fated
Example
They believe their meeting was **written in the stars**.
idiom
yawn fest
что-то чрезвычайно скучное
Meaning
something extremely boring
Example
That lecture was a total **yawn fest**.
idiom
yellow-bellied
очень трусливый
Meaning
very cowardly
Example
He’s too **yellow-bellied** to stand up for himself.
idiom
You can do it
Имей уверенность; верь в свои способности.
Meaning
Have confidence; believe in your ability.
Example
Don’t doubt yourself, **you can do it**!
idiom
You can say that again
используется, чтобы сильно согласиться с кем-то
Meaning
Used to strongly agree with someone
Example
‘It’s been a long day.’ ‘**You can say that again!**’