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Weekly Idiom Practice • July 27 – August 2

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

Monday27

MondayJuly 27

To walk on eggshells

Действовать предельно осторожно, сглаживать острые углы

Example:"Everyone is walking on eggshells around him today because of his bad mood."

Tuesday28

TuesdayJuly 28

To shift goalposts

Менять правила игры в процессе, выдвигать новые требования

Example:"Every time we agree on a target, management decides to move the goalposts."

Wednesday29

WednesdayJuly 29

To be all over the place

Быть в смятении, сумбуре, полной дезориентации

Example:"She was so stressed that her thoughts and emotions were all over the place."

Thursday30

ThursdayJuly 30

Every name under the sun

Всевозможные имена / как только не обзывали

Example:"He lost his temper and called him every name under the sun."

Friday31

FridayJuly 31

To go on a bender

Уйти в загул, отправиться в пьяный кураж

Example:"After finishing the hard project, they went on a weekend bender."

Saturday01

SaturdayAugust 1

To be full of yourself

Быть высокого мнения о себе, быть заносчивым

Example:"Ever since he got that promotion, he's been so full of himself."

Sunday02

SundayAugust 2

To doctor a drink

Подмешать что-то в напиток (алкоголь или лекарство)

Example:"He suspected somebody had doctored his drink at the party."