понедельник, 28 октября 2019 г.

29.10.2019

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1. Debbie urged  the Eiffel Tower while they were in Paris.

2. I remember  up at 4:30 AM to make it to work on time.

3. The math teacher doesn't allow  calculators.

4. Sallie wanted  longer, but I was so tired that we had to leave.

5. The Japanese teacher encouraged  in class.

6. The consultant advised  costs.

7. I need  me move the table.

8. The zoo keeper permitted  the snake.

9. Do you mind  a few more minutes?

10. The hiking course requires  in the snow

(To be) On the ball

If you look at this English idiom literally, it means to be either standing or sitting on a ball — but who would do that?

If you’re on the ball it means that you’re very quick to understand certain things, very prepared for something or react quickly (and correctly) to a situation.

For example, if you’re planning your wedding that is still one year away from now and you’ve almost finished with all the planning already, you’re definitely on the ball because not many people are that prepared!

“Wow, you’ve already finished your assignments? They are not due until next week, you’re really on the ball. I wish I could be more organized.”

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среда, 23 октября 2019 г.

24,10,2019

(To) Face the music

In literal terms facing the music means to turn your body to the direction of the music and stand in front of it. But if your friend or your parents tell you to face the music, there’s a much harsher meaning.

It means to “face reality” or to deal with the reality of the situation and accept all the consequences good or bad (but mostly bad). Perhaps you’ve been avoiding something because you feel unsure or scared of the outcome. Maybe you lied to your teacher and she discovered the truth and now you have to face the music and accept the punishment.

“I can’t understand why I failed math.”

“You know you didn’t study hard, so you’re going to have to face the music and take the class again next semester if you really want to graduate when you do.”

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понедельник, 14 октября 2019 г.

15,10,2019 (1120)

(To) Go cold turkey

Sound weird? Well, you’re right, it does, how can anyone literally go cold turkey? A person can’t transform into the bird we all love to eat for celebrations such as Christmas and Thanksgiving.

The origins of this English idiom are strange and to go cold turkey means to suddenly quit or stop addictive or dangerous behavior such as smoking or drinking alcohol.

This English idiom is said to have originated in the late 20th century and suggests that a person who suddenly quits something addictive — such as drugs or alcohol — suffers from side effects that look like a cold, uncooked turkey. This includes pale (very white) skin and goosebumps (little small bumps on the skin when we’re cold or sick).

“Shall I get your mom a glass of wine?”

“No, she’s stopped drinking?”

“Really, why?”

“I don’t know. A few months ago, she just announced one day she’s quitting drinking.”

“She just quit cold turkey?”

“Yes, just like that!”

понедельник, 28 октября 2019 г.