Phrases of the Day: August 24–30 | Английские выражения недели

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Weekly Idiom Practice • August 24 – August 30

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Monday24

MondayAugust 24

Off the table

Больше не обсуждается / исключено из рассмотрения

Example:"A price discount is completely off the table during this negotiation."

Tuesday25

TuesdayAugust 25

A hand-me-down

Подержанная вещь, перешедшая от старших к младшим

Example:"Most of his childhood winter jackets were hand-me-downs from his older brother."

Wednesday26

WednesdayAugust 26

To turn things around

Изменить ситуацию к лучшему / переломить ход событий

Example:"The new CEO managed to turn things around within six months."

Thursday27

ThursdayAugust 27

To drink the Kool-Aid

Слепо верить идеологии компании или харизматичному лидеру

Example:"He completely drank the Kool-Aid and believes their product will change the world."

Friday28

FridayAugust 28

To be nothing to sneeze at

Не пустяк / то, чем не стоит пренебрегать (о сумме или достижении)

Example:"A five-thousand-dollar bonus is certainly nothing to sneeze at."

Saturday29

SaturdayAugust 29

To throw caution to the wind

Отбросить осторожность / пойти на неоправданный риск

Example:"She threw caution to the wind, quit her stable job, and opened a café."

Sunday30

SundayAugust 30

To pour your heart out

Излить душу / искренне и открыто высказать переживания

Example:"Over a cup of coffee, she poured her heart out about her recent troubles."