Phrases of the Day: Sep 7–13 | Английские выражения недели

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Weekly Idiom Practice • September 7 – September 13

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

Monday7

MondaySeptember 7

To hit the spot

То, что нужно! / как раз вовремя (о еде, питье или желаемом)

Example:"This cold lemonade really hits the spot on such a hot afternoon."

Tuesday8

TuesdaySeptember 8

Window dressing

Показная сторона дела / очковтирательство / пыль в глаза

Example:"The new corporate policy is just window dressing; nothing is actually going to change."

Wednesday9

WednesdaySeptember 9

To leave someone in the lurch

Бросить кого-то в беде / оставить в трудную минуту без помощи

Example:"He backed out of the project at the last minute and left us in the lurch."

Thursday10

ThursdaySeptember 10

To sneak up on someone

Подкрасться / подстеречь незаметно (в т.ч. об усталости или возрасте)

Example:"Exhaustion really sneaks up on you when you're working on a tight deadline."

Friday11

FridaySeptember 11

Out of my wheelhouse

Не по моей части / вне сферы моих компетенций

Example:"Fixing server code is completely out of my wheelhouse; you should ask a developer."

Saturday12

SaturdaySeptember 12

Sauce

Наглость, дерзость / бравада (в разговорной речи)

Example:"Don't give me any sauce when I'm trying to help you."

Sunday13

SundaySeptember 13

Don't mind if I do

С удовольствием! / Не откажусь! (вежливое принятие предложения)

Example:"Would you like another slice of cake? — Don't mind if I do!"