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Weekly Idiom Practice • August 3 – August 9

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Thoughtful daily lessons designed around real progress. Click on any card to unlock the phrase, translation, and contextual example.

Monday03

MondayAugust 3

For all I care

Мне всё равно; наплевать (насколько меня это волнует)

Example:"He can leave right now for all I care."

Tuesday04

TuesdayAugust 4

To set your teeth on edge

Действовать на нервы, вызывать раздражение / оскомину

Example:"That screeching sound really sets my teeth on edge."

Wednesday05

WednesdayAugust 5

Icing on the cake

Вишенка на торте; приятное дополнение к хорошему

Example:"Getting a bonus was just the icing on the cake."

Thursday06

ThursdayAugust 6

To take against somebody

Невзлюбить кого-то без видимой причины

Example:"I don't know why, but she took against him from day one."

Friday07

FridayAugust 7

To jump the gun

Поспешить, опередить события, опередить паравоз

Example:"Don't jump the gun — we haven't signed the contract yet."

Saturday08

SaturdayAugust 8

To be off your game

Быть не в форме, работать/играть хуже обычного

Example:"Sorry about my presentation today, I was a bit off my game."

Sunday09

SundayAugust 9

A lightweight

Слабак (человек, быстро хмелеющий или не имеющий влияния)

Example:"He’s such a lightweight — one glass of wine and he's sleepy."