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idiom
the power behind the throne
человек, который тайно контролирует или влияет на лидера
Meaning
a person who secretly controls or influences the leader
Example
Though he's not the CEO, he's **the power behind the throne**.
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the powers that be
люди или организации, которые обладают властью или контролем
Meaning
people or organizations who hold authority or control
Example
The decision depends on **the powers that be**.
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the proof is in the pudding
настоящая ценность чего-либо видна только при использовании
Meaning
the real value of something can only be judged when it's put to use
Example
He claims the app is great, but **the proof is in the pudding**.
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the real McCoy
подлинная или оригинальная вещь
Meaning
the genuine or original thing
Example
This painting is **the real McCoy**, not a copy.
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the rest is history
используется, чтобы сказать, что все знают, что было дальше
Meaning
used to say that everyone knows what happened next
Example
They met in college, fell in love, and **the rest is history**.
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the right thing to do
самое этичное или моральное действие, которое следует предпринять
Meaning
the most ethical or moral action to take
Example
Apologizing was **the right thing to do**.
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the scales of justice
система или символ, представляющий справедливость и равенство в законе
Meaning
the system or symbol representing fairness and equality in law
Example
The judge ensures that **the scales of justice** remain balanced.
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The Scarlet Letter
Символ позора или общественного клейма.
Meaning
A symbol of shame or social stigma.
Example
In that conservative town, being divorced was like wearing **a Scarlet Letter**.
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the school of hard knocks
обучаться через трудные опыты в жизни
Meaning
learning through difficult experiences in life
Example
He didn’t go to college, but he learned from **the school of hard knocks**.
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the scoop
эксклюзивные или сенсационные новости
Meaning
exclusive or sensational news
Example
The journalist got **the scoop** on the celebrity wedding.
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The shot heard around the world
Событие, имеющее всемирное значение или влияние.
Meaning
An event with worldwide significance or impact.
Example
The invention of the internet was **the shot heard around the world** in communication.
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the show must go on
продолжать несмотря на трудности
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties
Example
Even after the power went out, the actors knew **the show must go on**.
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the singularity
гипотетическая будущая точка, когда ИИ превзойдет человеческий интеллект
Meaning
a hypothetical future point when AI surpasses human intelligence
Example
Some experts believe **the singularity** could change humanity forever.
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the sky's the limit
нет предела тому, чего ты можешь достичь
Meaning
there is no limit to what you can achieve
Example
With talent and hard work, **the sky’s the limit** for you.
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the smoking gun
кусок доказательства, который ясно подтверждает вину
Meaning
a piece of evidence that clearly proves guilt
Example
The email was **the smoking gun** in the corruption case.
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the spark of an idea
начало новой идеи или мысли
Meaning
the beginning of a new idea or thought
Example
That comment gave me **the spark of an idea**.
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the story breaks
когда новости становятся публичными или впервые сообщаются
Meaning
when news becomes public or is first reported
Example
When **the story broke**, everyone was shocked.
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The sun is shining
Метафора счастья или позитива, часто используемая, когда всё идет хорошо.
Meaning
A metaphor for happiness or positivity, often used when things are going well.
Example
After all the hard work, things finally seemed to be **shining**.
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The sun will shine again
Лучшие времена придут после плохих.
Meaning
Better times will come after bad ones.
Example
Don’t worry too much — **the sun will shine again**.
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the teacher’s pet
ученик, который фаворит учитель
Meaning
a student who is favored by the teacher
Example
Everyone knows he’s **the teacher’s pet** in our class.
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the tide has turned
ситуация начала меняться в вашу пользу
Meaning
a situation has started to change in your favor
Example
After months of bad luck, **the tide has turned** for our team.
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the tip of the iceberg
небольшая видимая часть гораздо более крупной проблемы
Meaning
a small visible part of a much larger problem
Example
The few complaints we received are just **the tip of the iceberg**.
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the tipping point
момент, когда изменение становится необратимым
Meaning
the moment when a change becomes unstoppable
Example
Climate change has reached **the tipping point** for action.
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The truth hurts
правда может быть болезненной или трудной для принятия
Meaning
The truth can be painful or difficult to accept.
Example
I know you don't want to hear this, but **the truth hurts**.