Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
a slippery slope
действие, которое, по-видимому, ведет к нежелательным или опасным последствиям
Meaning
a course of action that seems to lead to undesirable or dangerous consequences
Example
Starting to ignore small violations can lead to **a slippery slope** of bigger legal issues.
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a slow learner
человек, который медленно понимает или учит что-то
Meaning
someone who takes time to understand or learn things
Example
Don’t worry if you need more time—you’re just **a slow learner**.
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a smart cookie
очень умный или интеллектуальный человек
Meaning
a very clever or intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her; she’s **a smart cookie**.
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a smoke-filled room
место, где влиятельные люди принимают секретные политические решения
Meaning
a place where powerful people make secret political decisions
Example
The policy was decided in **a smoke-filled room**, not in public.
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a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor
Проблемы и трудности делают людей сильнее и опытнее.
Meaning
Challenges and difficulties make people stronger and more experienced.
Example
Remember, **a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor**—you’ll learn from tough times.
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a snake in the grass
тайный враг
Meaning
a secret enemy
Example
Be careful; there’s **a snake in the grass**.
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A snapshot of
краткий обзор или резюме чего-либо
Meaning
A brief look or summary of something
Example
The report gives **a snapshot of** our company's performance.
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a snowball effect
ситуация, когда что-то увеличивается в размере или значении все быстрее и быстрее
Meaning
a situation in which something increases in size or importance at a faster and faster rate
Example
The more followers she got, the more famous she became, creating **a snowball effect**.
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a snowball's chance in hell
никакого шанса вообще
Meaning
no chance at all
Example
He has **a snowball's chance in hell** of winning the lottery.
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a social butterfly
человек, который очень социальный и любит встречать людей
Meaning
someone who is very social and enjoys meeting people
Example
He’s **a social butterfly**, always at some event or gathering.
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A solid foundation
Сильная и надежная основа или отправная точка.
Meaning
A strong and reliable base or starting point.
Example
The success of this company is built on a **solid foundation** of hard work and dedication.
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a sound bite
короткая, запоминающаяся часть речи или интервью, часто используемая в СМИ
Meaning
a short, memorable part of a speech or interview often used in the media
Example
The politician's **sound bite** was replayed on every major news channel.
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a sound mind in a sound body
психическое здоровье зависит от физического здоровья
Meaning
mental health depends on physical health
Example
**A sound mind in a sound body** is the key to a happy life.
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a spark of genius
внезапная и блестящая идея
Meaning
a sudden and brilliant idea
Example
Her **spark of genius** helped us solve the problem quickly.
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a splash of color
небольшое количество яркого цвета, добавленное для эффекта
Meaning
a small amount of bright color added for effect
Example
Add **a splash of color** to make the room lively.
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a steep learning curve
когда что-то трудно учить, обычно быстро
Meaning
when something is difficult to learn, usually quickly
Example
The new software had a **steep learning curve**, but I managed to understand it.
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a step in the right direction
небольшое действие, которое ведет к прогрессу к цели
Meaning
a small action that leads to progress towards a goal
Example
Completing the first phase of the project is definitely **a step in the right direction**.
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a stepping stone
событие или опыт, помогающий продвинуться вперёд
Meaning
an event or experience that helps one to progress
Example
This internship was **a stepping stone** to my career.
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A stitch in time saves nine
Решение маленькой проблемы вовремя предотвращает более крупную проблему позже.
Meaning
Solving a small problem early prevents a bigger problem later.
Example
Fix that leak now — a stitch in time saves nine.
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a storm in a teacup
небольшая проблема, которая преувеличена
Meaning
a small problem that is exaggerated
Example
Their argument was just **a storm in a teacup**.
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a storybook ending
идеальный или счастливый конец, как в сказке
Meaning
a perfect or happy ending, like in a fairy tale
Example
Their wedding was a true **storybook ending**.
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a stroke of genius
блестящая и креативная идея
Meaning
a brilliant and creative idea
Example
Her design was **a stroke of genius**.
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a stroke of luck
что-то хорошее, что происходит случайно
Meaning
something good that happens by chance
Example
It was **a stroke of luck** that I found my lost wallet.
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a taste of your own medicine
испытывать ту же неприятность, которую вы причинили другим
Meaning
to experience the same unpleasantness you caused to others
Example
He was rude to everyone, but now he’s getting **a taste of his own medicine**.