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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.
phrasal-verb
wrap around
подвести итог или завершить, повторно рассматривая основные идеи
Meaning
to summarize or conclude by revisiting main ideas
Example
Let’s **wrap around** our discussion by revisiting the key points.
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**.
phrasal-verb
wrap the day up
закончить задачи и завершить рабочий день
Meaning
to finish tasks and close out the workday
Example
I **wrap the day up** by reviewing tomorrow's top three priorities.
idiom
wrap up
закончить что-то полностью
Meaning
to finish something completely
Example
We need to **wrap up** the report before lunch.
phrasal-verb
wrap up the project
завершить или закончить что-то
Meaning
to finish or complete something
Example
We need to **wrap up the project** by the end of this week.
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.
phrasal-verb
write back
отвечать на чью-то жалобу или сообщение
Meaning
to reply to someone’s complaint or message
Example
The company promised to **write back** within 48 hours.
idiom
write down
записать информацию на бумаге
Meaning
to record information on paper
Example
Please **write down** the maintenance request number.
phrasal-verb
write in
отправить письменную жалобу или мнение
Meaning
to send a written complaint or opinion
Example
Many viewers **wrote in** to complain about the poor sound quality.
phrasal-verb
write in about
связаться с организацией письменно по поводу чего-то
Meaning
to contact an organization in writing regarding something
Example
If you have ideas, please **write in about** them before Friday.
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.
phrasal-verb
write out
написать что-то в полном виде
Meaning
to write something in full form
Example
Please **write out** your answers clearly in the exam sheet.
phrasal-verb
write to
отправить письмо или сообщение, чтобы выразить благодарность или признательность
Meaning
to send a letter or message to express gratitude or appreciation
Example
I plan to **write to** my old professor to thank him for his support.
phrasal-verb
write up
подготовить подробный письменный отчет
Meaning
to prepare a detailed written report
Example
Please **write up** the feedback summary for the manager.
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**.
phrasal-verb
yearn for
чувствовать глубокое эмоциональное желание или тоску по чему-то потерянному или упущенному
Meaning
to feel a deep emotional longing or desire for something lost or missed
Example
He still **yearns for** the life he could have had.
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**!