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idiom
wear the crown
быть в положении лидерства или власти
Meaning
to be in a position of leadership or power
Example
It's not easy to **wear the crown** and handle all responsibilities.
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wear the pants
быть человеком, который контролирует или принимает решения в семье
Meaning
to be the person who controls or makes decisions in a family
Example
Everyone knows she **wears the pants** in the house.
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Wear your heart on your sleeve
Открыто показывать свои эмоции или чувства.
Meaning
To openly show your emotions or feelings.
Example
He **wears his heart on his sleeve**, so you always know how he feels.
idiom
weather the storm
выдержать трудную ситуацию
Meaning
to survive a difficult situation
Example
Our company managed to **weather the storm** during the crisis.
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weed out
удалить нежелательных людей или вещи
Meaning
to remove unwanted people or things
Example
The editor **weeded out** the mistakes before publishing.
phrasal-verb
weigh against
сравнить различные мнения перед тем, как выразить свое собственное
Meaning
to compare different opinions before expressing your own
Example
Before responding, I’d like to **weigh against** all the arguments made.
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weigh in
высказать мнение в обсуждении
Meaning
to give an opinion in a discussion
Example
Experts will **weigh in** on the proposal tomorrow.
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weigh in on
поделиться мнением по какому-либо вопросу
Meaning
to share an opinion about a topic
Example
The moderator asked experts to **weigh in on** the policy changes.
phrasal-verb
weigh in with
внести мнение или совет
Meaning
to contribute an opinion or advice
Example
Directors **weigh in with** fresh perspectives near the end of the meeting.
idiom
weigh the pros and cons
взвешивать преимущества и недостатки перед принятием решения
Meaning
to consider the advantages and disadvantages before making a choice
Example
You should **weigh the pros and cons** before quitting your job.
phrasal-verb
weigh up
оценить все «за» и «против» перед принятием решения
Meaning
to consider the pros and cons before making a decision
Example
The board had to **weigh up** the risks before cutting more jobs.
idiom
weigh your options
рассматривать разные возможности перед принятием решения
Meaning
to consider different possibilities before deciding
Example
You should **weigh your options** before buying the car.
idiom
well-oiled machine
что-то, что работает плавно и эффективно
Meaning
something that operates smoothly and efficiently
Example
Our engineering team runs like a **well-oiled machine**.
idiom
What’s done is done
нет смысла переживать о прошлых ошибках.
Meaning
There is no point in worrying about past mistakes.
Example
We can’t change the past, so **what’s done is done**.
idiom
whatever floats your boat
делай то, что делает тебя счастливым или интересует
Meaning
do whatever makes you happy or interested
Example
If you enjoy watching paint dry, **whatever floats your boat**.
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When in Rome, do as the Romans do
Приспосабливайся к обычаям места, которое ты посещаешь
Meaning
Adapt to the customs of the place you are visiting
Example
When traveling abroad, it's wise to **do as the Romans do**.
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when life gives you lemons, make lemonade
извлечь лучшее из плохой ситуации
Meaning
make the best out of a bad situation
Example
She lost her job but decided to **make lemonade** by starting her own business.
idiom
when one door closes, another opens
когда одна возможность уходит, появляется другая
Meaning
when one opportunity is lost, another appears
Example
Don’t be upset about the rejection—**when one door closes, another opens**.
idiom
when pigs fly
то, что никогда не случится
Meaning
something that will never happen
Example
He'll clean his room **when pigs fly**.
idiom
When the going gets tough, the tough get going
Сильные люди продолжают усердно работать даже в трудностях.
Meaning
Strong people keep working hard even in difficulties.
Example
**When the going gets tough, the tough get going** — never lose hope.
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When there’s a will, there’s a way
Если есть желание, найдется и способ достичь цели.
Meaning
If you are determined, you can find a way to achieve your goal.
Example
**When there’s a will, there’s a way**, and he proved it by finishing the race.
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When there’s life, there’s hope
Пока есть жизнь, есть надежда.
Meaning
As long as you are alive, there is a chance for improvement.
Example
Don’t give up—**when there’s life, there’s hope**.
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where there’s a will, there’s a way
где есть воля, там есть путь
Meaning
if you are determined, you can find a solution
Example
**Where there’s a will, there’s a way**—you can do it!
phrasal-verb
whip up
быстро приготовить еду
Meaning
to quickly prepare a meal
Example
She can **whip up** a healthy salad in minutes.