Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
get a word in edgewise
иметь возможность что-то сказать во время разговора, доминируемого другими
Meaning
to be able to say something during a conversation dominated by others
Example
He talked so much that no one could **get a word in edgewise**.
idiom
get acquainted
стать знакомым или дружелюбным с кем-то
Meaning
to become familiar or friendly with someone
Example
We had a short chat to **get acquainted**.
idiom
get ahead
быть успешным в жизни или карьере
Meaning
to be successful in life or career
Example
She worked hard to **get ahead** in her company.
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get ahead in life
добиться успеха или прогресса в жизни или карьере человека
Meaning
to succeed or progress in one's life or career
Example
He worked hard to **get ahead in life** and build a successful career.
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get ahead of the game
быть более успешным или продвинутым, чем другие
Meaning
to be more successful or advanced than others
Example
He’s always looking for new ideas to **get ahead of the game**.
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get along like a house on fire
Быстро подружиться и наслаждаться обществом друг друга.
Meaning
To quickly become good friends and enjoy each other’s company.
Example
They met last week and **got along like a house on fire**.
idiom
get along with
иметь хорошие отношения с кем-то
Meaning
to have a good relationship with someone
Example
I really **get along with** my coworkers.
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get along with someone
иметь дружеские отношения с кем-то
Meaning
to have a friendly relationship with someone
Example
They really **get along with each other** and are always laughing.
idiom
get away from it all
отдохнуть от повседневной рутины; расслабиться
Meaning
to take a break from daily routine; to relax
Example
We went to the countryside to **get away from it all**.
idiom
get away with murder
делать что-то очень плохое, не быть наказанным за это
Meaning
to do something very bad without being punished for it
Example
He’s so spoiled that he can **get away with murder** at home.
idiom
get back on track
вернуться на правильный путь после ошибки или неудачи
Meaning
to return to the right path after a mistake or setback
Example
After a few mistakes, she managed to **get back on track**.
idiom
get back on your feet
восстановиться после болезни или трудности
Meaning
to recover after an illness or difficulty
Example
He lost his job but soon **got back on his feet**.
idiom
get back together
возобновить отношения после разрыва
Meaning
to resume a relationship after breaking up
Example
They **got back together** after a few months apart.
idiom
get cold feet
внезапно бояться делать что-то
Meaning
to suddenly become afraid to do something
Example
He **got cold feet** before proposing to her.
idiom
Get down to brass tacks
Начать обсуждать основные или самые важные аспекты дела.
Meaning
To start discussing the essential or most important aspects of a matter.
Example
Let’s **get down to brass tacks** and talk about the real issues.
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get down to business
начать работать серьезно
Meaning
to start working seriously
Example
Let’s stop chatting and **get down to business**.
idiom
get down to the wire
приближаться к последнему возможному моменту перед дедлайном
Meaning
to approach the last possible moment before a deadline
Example
The project went **down to the wire**, but we finished on time.
idiom
get fired up
очень воодушевиться или прийти в восторг по поводу чего-либо
Meaning
to become very excited or enthusiastic about something
Example
The team got **fired up** before the final match.
idiom
get hooked on
стать зависимым или очень заинтересованным в чем-то
Meaning
to become addicted or very interested in something
Example
He **got hooked on** playing chess after just one game.
idiom
get in shape
стать в форме с помощью упражнений
Meaning
to become fit through exercise
Example
He started jogging every morning to **get in shape**.
idiom
get in touch
связаться
Meaning
to contact or communicate with someone
Example
I’ll **get in touch** with you tomorrow.
idiom
get into the habit
начать делать что-то регулярно
Meaning
to begin to do something regularly
Example
I’ve **got into the habit** of reading before bed.
idiom
get it right
сделать что-то правильно после ошибки
Meaning
to do something correctly after making a mistake
Example
It took a few tries, but she finally **got it right**.
idiom
get off on the right foot
начать отношения или деятельность позитивным образом
Meaning
to start a relationship or activity in a positive way
Example
We **got off on the right foot** during our first meeting.