to meet a colleague from abroad - - to answer questions for an application form - to chat about the news - to get to know each other during a break -
to be quite good at - -
to be really into -
to be interested in -
to have enough time for -
to hang out with friends -
to text your friends -
to be physically active -
to chat on the phone -
to use the Internet -
to work longer hours -
leisure time activity -
to work fulltime -
to do the main share of the housework -
ready meals and takeaways -
to have a full-time job -
to socialize -
to be keen on sport -
to take part in sport -
to waste a lot of time -
the starling results -
the vast majority of -
to be stressed out and exhausted -
home-cooked food -
to do sport -
to send e-mails to friends -
to live in a flat upstairs -
to do a design course -
to be incredible -
to be really weird -
to improve English -
to look after children and to do the housework -
to be terrible at housework -
to move to a new office -
to be bored with smth - , -
to look for smth - -
to go and live abroad -
to set up a travel business -
to play the guitar, the violin -
to wear smart and casual clothes -
to have got a stomachache -
to have got a cold -
I did not do my homework - neither did I - -
I did my course - so did I - -
to write a letter straight away -
to drop a line -
to study at university -
a sales manager -
a gorgeous guy -
unfortunately -
to be married to smb - ,
to get married to - ,
an acquaintance -
to start a journey -
a carrier bag -
the government's plans for education -
to take antibiotics -
to serve breakfast -
in particular -
tax cuts -
a custom official -
to disturb smb - -
to look fantastic -
a good way of investing money -
to be fit and healthy -
autographs -
to work together -
to be in a bad mood -
to have a good word to smb - -
to pick on smb - -,
to be terrified by smb - -
to cover for smb - -,
to be downstairs -
to shout at smb -
to march straight up to smb - -
a pathetic coward -
to be stunned to silence -
to walk off without saying any word - ,
to be in a bad car accident -
to break one's legs -
to be in a wheelchair -
to be amazed by courage -
to have an injection -
to complain about a considerable pain -
to comfort smb - -
to share smth - -
a ward -
adults -
to be generous -
to get in touch with -
to be unbelievably kind and honest -
to go shopping -
at the checkout desk -
to load up a car -
to drop smth - -
to start to panic -
to knock at the door -
a queue -
to get an address from a driving license -
to be grateful -
to thank smb properly - -
to own a gun -
to have a motive for killing -
the scene of the crime -
to try an experiment -
to believe in telepathy -
a mammal -
to drink liquids from eucalyptus leaves -
the Aborigine word - ,
the news headlines -
a nutrition expert -
junk food -
to set a good example -
to suffer because of indoor pollution -
dangerous chemicals -
to claim -
to breathe the air -
to have a bad headache -
to give up smoking -
to lose a lot weight -
to suffer from stress -
to eat a more varied diet -
to have sense of humour -
to have a bad back - , ,
to have a walk -
to take congratulations on smth -
to be sorry to hear about smth -
to be a marrying type - , ,
to get on very well -
to pass a driving test -
to notice smth special about people -
to have accurate impressions about people -
to be wrong about someone - -
to meet a person at a party -
to go out on someone's first date -
complete chaos -
to tidy the house - ,
to be more direct - ,
to be unbelievable -
to give smb a lift - -
to fall off a bike -
to do a summer job -
to drive past smb - -
to pay attention to smth - -
simplicity - ,
to be frightened of smb - -
to get into trouble -
to love art and history -
a confident personality -
a studious personality -
slot machines -
to bully smb - -
to get the blame for smth - -
to win a prize -
to cut your head open - , ,
the alarm went off -
to get angry with smb - -
to do smth naughty - -
to stand in line -
to remember smth clearly - -
to find out smb's name - -
to bump into smb - -,
to be at primary school -
to call smb names - -
to threaten to beat smb - -
Take care! -
Good luck! -
All the best! - Have a good trip -
Write to us -
Call me -
I'm sorry to see you go - ,
I've enjoyed seeing you -
Come back soon -
Remember me to your wife/brother. /.
My regards to the family -
:
go together - , like a shot - like hell / like shit - , like that -
nothing short of / little short of - /
make a difference - ,
such as it is -
not so much -
nothing much -
matter of course -
matter of opinion -
matter of life and death -
as follows -
at one's best - ,
number one - ,
but good - ,
fair play - -
big deal -
take at face value -
kid stuff - ,
of some sort - -, -
one-way ticket -
round-trip ticket - I'm lost, can you help me? , ?
Excuse me, where can I get a taxi? - , ?
How long does the journey take? - ?
What time do we arrive? - ?
Do you get travel sick? - ?
Can you tell me how to get to the beach? - , ?
I'd like to book a trip to ... ...
I have made a reservation. - .
a room facing the sea. - .
Which sightseeing tours are available? - ?
to get on, to board; to embark - , -
to get (sun)burnt; to get a (sun)tan - ,
What do you recommend that we see in London? - ?
foreign currency -
currency exchange -
be in the know / be aware of - be in the right mind - be out of one's mind / senses - be printed on smb's mind -
bear in mind / keep in mind -
break one's word -
bring smb to his senses -
bring smth home to smb -
bring to light - ,
cast a light upon -
clear as day - ,
collect one's thoughts -
come into one's head -
come to the point - ,
fixed idea -
get a line on - -,
get the feel of - ,
have a word with - -
hold one's tongue -
it's common knowledge -
keep an eye on -
keep one's eyes open -
keep one's mind off smth -
keep one's word -
keep quiet -
keep somebody up to date -
keep the lid on -
keep to oneself -
keep track / loose track - , c
let smth out of one's sight -
listen to reason -
make sure -
pay attention to -
put smb wise -
rumors are flying -
see about something - -,
slip one's mind -
state of mind -
take a look at - ,
word for word -
And how! - ! Anything but - , nything goes - , Exactly! - !
Far from it -
For certain /For sure -
have had enough - ,
have something against -
I agree with you - .
I am sure of it -
I believe so/I suppose so - ,
I doubt it - .
I should not say so -
I think so / I don't think so - , / ,
I'm afraid so - ,
In a way - -
It looks like that -
Just so -
Most likely -
Most unlikely - ,
Naturally! - !
no call for / no call to -
No can do -
No doubt -
No such thing -
no way - ;
not all that -
Not at all -
not for a moment -
Nothing doing / No go -
Nothing like that -
Nothing of the kind -
nowhere near -
Quite so -
Right on! - !
That goes without saying -
That's right - .
There is no denying it -
To a certain extent - -
To be sure -
to hell with -
what the hell - / ,
What's the idea of - , -
You don't say -
You read my mind -
1. take a bet - 2. take a breath - 3. take account of smth. - 4. take a chance -
5. take a chill -
6. take cold -
7. take a course - ( -)
8. take action -
9. take a cue -
10. take a decision -
11. take a determination -
12. take a direction - ,
13. take a dislike -
14. take a drink -
15. take advantage of smth. - -
16. take a fancy to smth. - -
17. take a farewell of smb. -
18. take a gaze -
19. take a glance -
20. take a glimpse -
21. take a hint -
22. take a liking -
23. take a look -
24. take an action against smb. -
25. take an affection -
26. take an aversion -
27. take an oath -
28. take an occasion - /
29. take an opportunity -
30. take a peep -
31. take a resolution -
32. take a resolve -
33. take a rise out of smb. - -
34. take a risk -
35. take a saunter -
36. take a short cut -
37. take a squint -
38. take a stroll -
39. take a turn -
40. take a view -
41. take a walk -
42. take cold -
43. take comfort -
44. take counsel -
45. take courage -
46. take exception to smth. - ,
47. take flight -
48. take fright -
49. take heart -
50. take heart of grace -
51. take heed of smth. - -
52. take leave of smb. - -
53. take measures -
54. take no notice of smth. -
55. take note of smth. - ()
56. take notice of smth. -
57. take offence -
58. take one's choice -
59. take one's courage in both hands -
60. take one's departure - ,
61. take oneself away -
62. take oneself in hand -
63. take oneself off -
64. take one's hook -
65. take one's leave -
66. take one's oath -
67. take one's quarters -
68. take pains -
69. take part in smth. -
70. take pattern with smb. - -
71. take pleasure in smth. - -
72. take possession of smth. -
73. take proceedings - -
74. take refuge -
75. take revenge on smth. -
76. take root -
77. take satisfaction -
78. take shelter -
79. take sides with smb. - -
80. take smb. by surprise -
81. take smb. down a peg - -
82. take smb. into one's confidence -
83. take smb. off his guard -
84. take smb.'s advice - -
85. take smb.'s breath away - -
86. take smb.'s life - -
87. take smb.'s measure - -
88. take smb.'s number - -
89. take smb. to task - -
90. take smb. unawares - -
91. take smth. amiss - -
92. take smth. for dospel -
93. take smth. for granted -
94. take smth. in bad -
95. take steps -
96. take the air -
97. take the bad with the good -
98. take the bull by the horns -
99. take the bun -
100. take the cake -
101. take the fat with the lean -
102. take the ferry -
103. take the frills out of smb. -
104. take the huff -
105. take the part of smb. - -
106. take the rough with the smooth -
107. take the shine out of smb. - -
108. take the tide of the flood -
109. take trouble -
110. take the upper hand of smb. - -
111. take the wind out of smb.'s sails - -
112. take the wrong sow by the ear -
113. take thought -
114. take time by the forelock -
115. take to one's bosom -
116. take to one's heels - ,
117. take to wife -
118. take umbrage -
119. take up arms for smth. / smb. - -
120. take up one's abode -
121. take up one's habitation -
122. take quarters -
123. take up the cudgels for smb. - -
make good - - make headaway - take advantage of - , make use of -
take one's chances - ,
golden opportunity -
be well off -
on the nose -
get a grip on smth -
without a hitch -
make the grade -
do well -
carry / gain one's point -
on the right track -
good fortune -
:
Things happen - Shit happens - . It could have been worse - Next time lucky -
What a pity! - !
I shall never get over it -
It was a success -
It was a failure -
It didn't work out -
It serves you right -
Good job! - , !
That's the way to do it -
That'll do -
It's not up to the mark -
It leaves much to be desired -
What's done is done -
It was quite a job -
It was a great fun -
It was no fun -
It's no good -
Be that as it may -
Sink or swim -
It is in the bag -
Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to ...? - , , ...? Am I right for ...? - ...? Which way is it to ...? - ...? I've lost my way. - .
You're going in the wrong direction. - .
I'm afraid, I've no idea. - , .
Which is the shortest way? - ?
How far do you think it is? - , ?
It's a very long way from here. - .
It's over two miles, I think. - , .
Which is the best way to get there? - ?
What bus must I take? - ?
Let me show you the way to the bus stop. - .
What's the name of this street? - ?
Where's the bus stop, please? - , ?
Does number 10 stop here? - ?
Which bus must I take to ...? - ...?
How often do buses run from here? - ?
It goes without saying -
Eat one's words -
Enough of it - go into details -
I don't care -
I have no idea -
I mean it! -
I wish I knew - !
It doesn't matter -
It doesn't make sense -
It doesn't prove a thing -
It' s none of your business -
It's a lie -
It's all the same to me -
It's beside the point -
It's new to me -
It's out of place -
It's up to you -
It's waste of time -
Let's clear it up - .
Let's drop the subject -
Mind one's own business -
no matter -
point of view -
pros and cons -
say one's say -
side against -
So what? - ?
speak one's mind -
stand one's ground -
stand to reason - ,
take a side -
take a stand -
take into account -
That's not the point -
That's very well, but - , .
to one's face - ( )
up against -
Use your own judgement -
What are you driving at? - ?
What are you talking about? - !
What for? - ?
What of it? - ?
You can take it from me -
Thanks for your quick reply. - .
Apologies for the delay. - .
Sorry for the delay with the answer. - . Thank you for your letter. - .
We thank you for your letter of the 10th of July. - 10- .
We thank you for your inquiry of the 10th of July. - 10- .
Due to the fact that... - , ...
In reply to your letter of the 25th of May... - 25- ...
In answer to your letter of the 25th of May... - 25- ...
Further to our letter of the 11th of January... - 11- ...
In response to your cable... - ...
In response to your telex... - ...
All whom it may concern... - , ...
In accordance with the terms of our agreement... - ...
In conformity with your instruction we ... - , ...
We are writing to inform you... - ...
Kindly note that... - , , ...
I regret to inform you... - , ...
I have been informed that... - , ...
We are forced to inform you... - ...
We wish to draw your attention to the following: - :
We draw your attention to the fact... - ...
We confirm that... - , ...
We acknowledge the receipt of... - ...
We have received your letter of... - ...
We have learnt with regret of... - ...
We have learnt with regret about... - ...
We regret to hear of... - ...
We regret to hear about... - ...
We are surprised to learn that... - , .
Regarding your letter of... - ...
Will you please notice that... - , ...
Please note that... - , ...
Please take notice that... - , ...
Please inform us about... - ...
.
Oh, my God! - , !
What a good chance! - !
I don't know what to say! - ! Oh, damn! - !
Alas! - !
Really? - ?
What a pity! - !
I can't believe it! !
I hope so. - , .
I feel ill (sad, disgusted). - (, ).
I feel good. - .
Vice versa! (Just the opposite!) - !
Not a bit! (Nothing of the kind!) !
That's nice (sound, all right, fine) (with me). - ().
No way! - !
With (great) pleasure. - () .
It is none of your business! - .
That's too much! - !
Wonderful! - !
That's wonderful (superb, marvellous)! - (, )!
My feelings are hurt. - .
My hope is betrayed. - .
Absolutely! - !
give in/give up = , call off = ; pull through = () put off = (-. );
look after =
put up with = c (-. / -.), , (-.)
carry on =
look forward to = ;
break up = ( , ), ( , )
blow out = ( ),
pass out =
look up = (-. , , )
look down on = (-.),
turn into =
get away with = , ,
1. "Call off": to stop-"call off the search"-and used when phoning in to work. "I called off today because I'm sick."
2. "Look up": search for. "I'll go online and look up ‘phrasal verbs'." "Look me up the next time you're in town."
3. "Get away with": escape blame/punishment. "He sure got away with that", or "the crook got away with 50 dollars".
4. "Pull through": used in discussing health-"The surgery was rough, but he pulled through", or "the victim of the chicken attack pulled through with no lingering injuries".
5. "Break up": usually refers to relationships-"Fred and Matilda are going to break up"-but variations can be used to show an emotional state. "When Matilda dumped Fred, he was pretty broken up about it."
6. "Blow out": a tire flattens while driving-"Mel had a blowout on the way to work"-and it indicates a lopsided sports score. "It was a blowout; the Packers beat the Bears 24 to 3." It is also used to indicate anger: "Ed broke Bob's window, and Bob had a complete blowout when he saw it".
7. "Give in/give up": relent or surrender. "She didn't want to go, but the kids pestered her until she gave in." "The robber gave up when the cops cornered him."
8. "Put up with": endure, such as "Tom put up with many jokes when he rode his ostrich to work".
9. "Look down on": a person who feels superior to others is said to "look down on" them. "Dog owners sometimes look down on cat owners, which is silly, because cat owners sometimes look down on dog owners."
10. "Turn into": become something else-"caterpillars turn into butterflies". It is also used in driving: "after you pass the park, turn into the school parking lot".
11. "Carry on": continue. "After the accident, the police told the bystanders to carry on." It is also a rant-"when she spilled her milk, she carried on about it for hours".
12. "Look after": attend to-"babysitters look after children", or "please look after that task I gave you".
13. "Pass out": faint-"Bennie became dizzy and passed out"-or "to give": "Frankie passed out newspapers".
14. "Put off": postpone. "He put off painting and cut the grass first." It is also used to describe an aversion: "Norm was stranded in the woods for 3 days with only a box of candy bars, so he's put off by chocolate for now".
15. "Look forward to": anticipate. "I look forward to meeting with you," or "kids look forward to the holidays".
( ) - Besides - I have other cars besides this one.
- Lie
- Lay
- Grow
- Grow up
- Steal
- Rob
- Rise
- Raise
() - Hire
() - Rent
(, ) - Appropriate, - Your dress in not appropriate for the occasion
(, ) - Relevant
( ) - Corresponding - Each coat hangs on the corresponding peg
( ) - Take an exam
- Pass an exam
- Fail an exam
( ) - Common - They have a common goal
( ) - General - In general, this is how it works...
( ) - Shared
:
I think ... -
It seems to me ... -
(Personally,) I believe ... - From my point of view / viewpoint... -
(Personally,) I feel ... -
As far as I'm concerned, ... -
In my view/opinion ... -
As I see it, ... -
As far as I can see, ... -
To my knowledge,... -
I guess ... -
at any price - be in for it - be that as it may - be too much for smb -
be well off -
can't do anything with - -
carry / gain one's point -
do well -
down and out -
get a grip on smth -
get into trouble -
get nowhere / not get anywhere - -
get the worst of it / have the worst of it -
give way to - ,
go / get far - ,
go to waste -
go up in smoke -
golden opportunity -
good for nothing -
good fortune -
Good job! - , !
I shall never get over it -
in trouble with - , .
in vain -
It could have been worse -
It didn't work out -
It is in the bag -
It leaves much to be desired -
It serves you right -
It was a failure -
It was a great fun -
It was a success -
It was no fun -
It was quite a job -
it's no go -
It's no good -
It's not up to the mark -
let smb down -
make a fortune -
make good - -
make headaway -
make one's way -
make the grade -
make use of -
Next time lucky -
on the nose -
on the right track -
Shit happens - .
Sink or swim -
stand a chance -
take a chance that - ,
take advantage of - ,
take one's chance -
take one's chances - ,
That'll do -
That's the way to do it -
Things happen -
What a pity! - !
What's done is done -
within a hair's breadth -
without a hitch -
Which road should we take? - ? Will you show me on the map? - . How can I drive to ....? - ....?
How many miles is it to ....? - ....?
I need a map of highways. - .
Where are we now? - ?
Is there a speed limit? - ?
Where can we park? - ?
Where is a filling station? - ?
Fill it up 5 gallons of petrol. - 5 .
I need oil. - .
Change the oil. - .
We need a mechanic. - .
Learn smth at one's mother's knee - - Mental food - Food for thought -
Be very quick in-
Follow in smb's footsteps - -
Go one's own way -
In doing we learn - ,
An idle brain is the devil's workshop - -
Work by fits and starts - ,
Be head over ears in work -
Busy one's brains about smth - -
Stuff smb's head with smth - - -
Stuff smb's memory with smth - -
From cover to cover -
Hammer into smb's head - -
Show promise -
She should go far -
A walking dictionary encyclopedia - ,
Reap the fruits of smth - -
Under pressure - ,
Turn a deaf ear to smth - -
In (at) one ear and out (at) the other - ,
It's never late to learn -
He, who makes no mistake, makes nothing - ,
Little knowledge is a dangerous thing -
Knowledge is power - -
Live and learn - -
Better untaught than ill taught -
Like teacher, like pupil - ,
Study under smb -
Money spent on the brain is never spent in vain - , ,
as sound as a bell -
at odds with -
at the expense of - - at worst -
be a law unto oneself -
be as good as one's word -
be one's own man again -
be one's own master -
by oneself - ,
come true -
cross someone's path -
dead drunk -
Dear me! - !
Easy come, easy go. - ,
find oneself -
fresh eye -
get a life -
get one's -
go astray -
here and there -
high sign -
hit the road -
hold the keys -
in this way -
keep one's distance -
lay aside - ,
lead astray -
leave somebody alone -
let somebody go -
make a bundle -
make a date -
make friends -
man of his word -
money to burn -
name of the game -
No kidding. - .
no offence -
No shit - ? ?
none other than - ,
odds and ends -
out of touch -
point of honor -
safe and sound - -
Shame on you! - !
side by side - ,
so be it -
So much the better -
so so -
stumbling block - ,
take a picture -
take cover -
take place - ,
That is nothing to him -
this and that -
to and from - -
turn upside down -
walk of life -
1) Approval, praise, admiration (, , ) You did a great job! ! It's great! It's wonderful! ! !
That's great! I'm so proud of you. ! .
Well done! ! !
You did it! ! (.. )
That's my boy! / That's my girl! !
2) Joy, happiness (, )
It's great! That's great! ! !
It's wonderful! That's wonderful! ! !
Great! Beautiful! Wonderful! Excellent! Terrific! (adjectives) ! ! ! ! ! ()
What a wonderful day! !
I love it! !
I'm so happy! !
Just the thing! , !
That's exactly the thing that I wanted! , !
3) Disgust ()
It's terrible! / It's awful! !
Terrible! / Awful! / Horrible! !
How disgusting! !
I hate it! ! / !
I can't stand it! !
It was the worst party (trip, food, day, etc.) in my whole life! (, , ..) !
4) Indifference ()
It doesn't make any difference to me. .
It doesn't matter. .
It's all the same to me. .
I don't care. . / .
I couldn't care less. . / .
Suit yourself. , ( ).
5) Complaining, annoyance, disapproval (, , )
I wish you wouldn't take my books without permission. , .
I thought I told you not to smoke in this room. , .
I thought I asked you to be here by nine o'clock. , .
How many times do I have to tell you to turn off the light when you leave? , ?
Oh, how could you? ?
You should be ashamed of yourself. .
Shame on you! !
6) When someone is bothering / annoying you ( - / )
Leave me alone! !
Mind your own business, will you? !
Stop bothering me! ! / !
Lay off! (slang) ! ()
Get lost! (slang) ! / ! ()
7) Anger, annoyance, resentment (, , )
Why on earth should I do it? ?
Who (the hell) do you think you are? ? / ?
How dare you! !
For heaven's sake! Oh God! ! !
Oh darn! / Oh hell! / Damn! / Damn it! !
That's it! / That does it! , ! (.. )
Asking not to get angry
Don't get upset. .
Calm down. .
Take it easy. .
Don't get mad! !
Cool it. (slang) . / . ()
9) Asking not to worry ( )
Don't worry about it. .
Don't worry. Everything will be all right. . .
Calm down. .
Take it easy. .
Relax. . / .
10) Sympathizing ()
I'm sorry to hear that. .
I know how you feel. , .
That's too bad. .
Bad luck. / Hard luck. .
Oh dear! !
11) Encouraging ()
Cheer up! ! / !
Everything will be all right! !
It's not the end of the world! !
Don't give up. Hang in there. . .
Don't worry. You'll be all right. . .
12) Surprise, disbelief (, )
Oh really? / Is that so? ?
That's amazing! !
That's incredible! !
I'm really surprised that (he said it). , ( ).
No kidding? Are you serious? ? ?
You must be joking! You're kidding! , , ! !
I can't believe it. .
It can't be true! !
so that - , Tania says so that every one may hear: "I love him!" so as to - , so... as to - ..
that is why -
Yes, that is why I called you; I thought perhaps I might be able to negotiate for better accommodations.
by way of - / ,
now that - , ,
And now that he's gone, why do I keep doing it? Is this what I really want?
by all means / by any means -
by no means -
For the genetically superior, success is easier to attain but is by no means guaranteed.
either way -
Either way I can't lose.
as if / as though -
He suddenly grabs his head as if suffering from a pounding migraine.
in the way of - ,
I've found no evidence in the way of lesions, hemorrhaging, tumors...
as well as - ,
Kevin Kline as usual delivers a great performance, as well as Hayden Christensen and Jena Malone.
by the same token -
as usual -
as a rule -
Your lives are therefore, as a rule, shorter, not so much by natural death as by indirect suicide.
at that rate -
as if -
He just stared at me as if I didn't exist. As if I had never existed...
all the same -
Don't be so suburban--this is the new millennium. Gay, straight--it's all the same now.
as much - ,
The other two explanations (which both George and I don't like as much, but which are more believable) are that they are both older and more tired.
all in all - ,
All in all, I would definitely recommend this movie.
all but -
Our supplies are all but gone ... our defences are on the verge of collapse ... help us ... please!
to no end -
I am sure you trouble your parents to no end.
such as -
We learned many things from the mighty Egyptians, such as pyramid.
however much - .
Lewis, however much coffee you drink in the morning, I want you to reduce it by half.
I'm really buzzing! - . I'm having a really peachy time! - .
I'm walking on air! - !
I'm on cloud nine! - !
I'm totally over the moon. - !
Everything's cool. - ()!
I haven't got a care in the world - ( ).
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I've had the week from hell. - .
nightmare of a week -
I couldn't care less. - ().
He's been really edgy / on edge / snapping at everyone. - ( ).
She threw a wobbly. - .
I had a complete fit. - .
She blew her top. - "" .
Oh, Daniel makes my blood boil. - .
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They've been at each other's throats all morning. - .
There's a bad vibe round here. . - () .
The fur's been flying. - ().
Milo getting offered that job has really ruffled Jack's feathers / put Jack's nose out of joint / put Jack out - , , . / . / .
'Speak to the hand 'cos the face ain't listening!'. - !
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We've kissed and made up. - .They're back on speaking terms. - .We've made it up. - .Forget it - It's water under the bridge. - . ( ).
be in the know / be aware of - be in the right mind - be out of one's mind / senses - be printed on smb's mind -
bear in mind / keep in mind -
break one's word -
bring smb to his senses -
bring smth home to smb -
bring to light - ,
cast a light upon -
clear as day - ,
collect one's thoughts -
come into one's head -
come to the point - ,
fixed idea -
get a line on - -,
get the feel of - ,
have a word with - -
hold one's tongue -
it's common knowledge -
keep an eye on -
keep one's eyes open -
keep one's mind off smth -
keep one's word -
keep quiet -
keep somebody up to date -
keep the lid on -
keep to oneself -
keep track / loose track - , c
let smth out of one's sight -
listen to reason -
make sure -
pay attention to -
put smb wise -
rumors are flying -
see about something - -,
slip one's mind -
state of mind -
take a look at - ,
word for word -
Can you spare me a moment? - ? Could you do me a favor? - ? Do you mind my smoking? - , ? Don't take it to heart -
Don't mention it -
Forget it - ,
Have a good time -
Here's to. - ,
How about. - .
How are they getting on? - ?
How come? - ?
How did it come about? - ?
How did it work out? - ?
How do you like it here? - ?
How so? - ?
How was it? - ?
How's that? - ?
I beg your pardon -
I meant well I meant no harm -
I wish I could - ,
It does you credit -
It would be very kind of you -
It's very kind of you -
Let me introduce -
May I help you? -
Never mind - ,
Shut up! - !
Take it easy - ,
Thank you anyway -
Thank you in advance -
There, there - , .
What can I do for you? - ?
What do you make of it - ?
What does he look like? - ?
What kind of man is he? - ?
What shall I do? - ?
What's going on? - ?
What's happening? - ?
What's the matter? - ?
What's the trouble? - ?
What's up? - ? ? . .
a little bird told me -
act the fool -
against the clock - ; airs and graces -
all along - ,
all ears -
all of a sudden -
all the same - ,
all work and no play -
around the clock -
as a rule -
be in charge of -
bottom line - ,
come up with -
count on -
cry wolf -
do over -
down to earth -
eat one's words -
go with the flow -
have a word with someone - -
in the same boat -
lose track of -
lost for words -
lucky break -
make a living -
on the spur of the moment -
once and for all -
save face -
show promise -
so much the better -
stand out -
stand to reason - ,
take advantage of -
take into account -
the coast is clear -
to make a long story short -
walk on air -
word for word - ,
? - How can I get to this place from here?
? - Which line goes to Chicago?
? - How much for a ticket to Paris? ? - What is the fare to Rome?
. - I would like a ticket to London.
. - I would like two tourist class tickets.
. - I'd like to reserve a seat on this train.
? - Do I have to change trains?
? - Where should I change trains?
? - Which platform does the train depart from?
. ? - I missed the train. When does the next one depart?
? - Is this a direct train to Humburg?
? - This train goes to London, doesn't it?
. - How long is the delay?
? - Is this train an express or a local?
? - Is there a dining car?
- ? - Is the dining car at the front or rear of the train?
? - Is this seat taken?
, . - I think this is my seat.
. - I prefer a seat by the window.
( ) - It is very hot (cold) here.
? - May I open the window?
? - Where are we passing now?
? - How long does the train stop here?
? - Where is the next stop?
? - Which stop should I get off at?
? - How many stops from here?
? - How late does the subway run?
earn one's leaving - employee [ im'plɔi: ] - employer [ im'plɔiə ] - , job / work -
flexitime / flextime - ,
full-time job -
get a raise -
occupation [ ˌɔkju'peiʃn ] - ,
part-time job -
pay cut / wage cut -
profession -
promotion -
regular [ 'regjulə ] job -
run a firm -
salary / wages -
severance [ 'sevərəns ] / severance pay -
trade - , ,
work in shifts -
worker -
working hours -
work overtime -
:
Nice weather today, isn't it? - , ? What a good day! Don't you think so? - , ? The weather is fine. - - . I think it will clear up soon. - , .
The sun's trying to come out. - - .
It looks like it's going to be sunny. - , .
I like warm weather, and you? - , ?
The sky is so clear today. - .
The weather is getting warmer. - .
It's splendid weather, isn't it? - , ?
There is not a cloud in the sky. - - .
It's pretty warm today. - .
The sun is shining. - .
It's raining so hard. - .
What a strong wind blows! - .
I feel terribly cold. - .
I'm wet through. - .
Terrible weather, isn't it? - , ?
What a terrible day! - !
It looks like rain/snow. - , () .
I hate cold/hot weather. - / .
I can't stand windy weather. - .
I hate it when it's rainy like this! - , , !
The heat is killing me! - !
It's pouring. - .
It's raining cats and dogs. - .
The sky is overcast. - .
We had a lot of heavy rain this morning. - .
It's baking hot. - .
It's freezing (cold). - ( ).
It's below freezing. - .
I'm totally over the moon. - ! I haven't got a care in the world. - ( ). I couldn't care less. () She threw a wobbly. .
I had a complete fit. - .
She blew her top. - "" .
There's a bad vibe round here. ()
(I'm) bored to death - ()
Get annoyed -
(feel) miserable (about) - , (-)
beside oneself with - -
have half a mind to - , .
keep cool -
take to heart -
sick and tired - -
come to one's senses -
strain at the leash -
can't bear - ,
can't stand -
hate - ,
detest - ,
loathe - ,
:
I like him very much. - .
I very much like going to parties and meeting people. - .
I love eating ice-cream. - .
I adore sun-bathing. - .
She's fond of chocolate. - .
I like climbing mountains. - .
I like swimming very much. - .
He quite likes going to the cinema. - .
I like cooking. .
:
I don't mind doing the housework. - , .
I don't mind you coming in late if you don't wake me up. - , , .
:
She doesn't like cooking very much. - .
He's not very fond of doing the gardening. - .
I dislike wasting time. - .
:
I don't like fish at all. - .
He can't stand his mother-in-law. - .
She can't bear cooking in a dirty kitchen. - .
He detests being late. - .
as follows - at one's best - , big deal - but good - ,
carry weight -
clear as mud -
cut and dried -
do any good / do no good - /
do one good -
every which way - ,
fair play - -
go together - ,
have nothing to do with -
in full swing -
in good shape -
just like that - ,
kid stuff - ,
like a shot -
like hell / like shit - ,
like that -
made to order for -
make a difference - ,
matter of course -
matter of life and death -
matter of opinion -
next door to -
no good - ,
not so much the -
not think much of -
not to worry -
nothing much -
number one - ,
of some sort - -, -
old as the hills -
on end -
on the edge - , ,
out of the blue -
point of no return -
slow and sure - ,
something else -
such as it is -
take at face value -
there is no telling - , ,
think a lot of -
to the point of - ,
too thin -
when least expected -
without a trace -
What if - , .
Go ahead - ,
if I were you. - . you had better. -
had rather -
what's the use of -
at full blast / at full power - ,
be in touch / keep in touch / get in touch - / /
when it comes to -
it's all over with. - .
feel one's way - ,
be careful not to - , .
get together -
get the better of / get the best of -
near at hand -
do away with something - ,
put an end to - -
do a job on something - ,
do one's best -
do with / do without - - / -
have / get a grip on - / -
get a move on / get rolling / get going / get cracking - ,
have a thing about - , -
make a fuss -
put in order -
put in order -
set right / put right - - ,
be at pains / take pains -
on one's own -
to the bone -
The only thing I can recommend to achieve success is to treat oneself with self-criticism.
, , - .
, (, , ), , "":
I feel terrible.
.
I'd like to have a Porsche but I cannot afford it.
, .
wash, bath, shave, (un)dress change (clothes):
I dressed quickly, had my breakfast and left for work.
, .
BUSINESS ENGLISH
What company do you work for? - ?
Who do you represent? - ?
I work for ABC Company. - . I represent ABC company. - .
What is the name of your company? - ?
Where are you located? - /?
The name of our company is . . . . - ....
Our company is located in . . . . - ...
What are you in charge of? - ?
I am in charge of training employees. - .
I am responsible for watering the plants. -
I take care of corporate accounts. - .
I usually answer telephones. - .
I mainly write reports. - .
Art
to practice an art -
abstract art -
classical art - modern art -
primitive art -
graphic art - ,
plastic arts -
art school -
Art Nouveau - . ( XIX - XX .)
antique art -
folk art -
decorative art -
applied art-
Fine Arts -
pictorial art -
- Are you going out with someone? - - ? - Are you married? - ? / ? - Sorry, I already have a girlfriend / boyfriend.- , / . - Can I take you out for dinner? - ? - I'll pick you up at seven. - .
- Can I take you home?- ?
- Can we see each other again? - ?
- Thanks for the nice evening.- .
You are special -
Sweet heart -
You dazzle me -
You are gorgeous!- !
You are fun to be with - C
Do angels also use underground? - ?
A lot of girls would like to be in your shoes -
When people meet they may say:
- You've changed a lot! - () (-)!
- You don't look yourself. What's the matter? - . ?
- What's the news? - ?
- Where have you been hiding all the time? - ?
- I haven't seen you for ages! - .
- It's good to see you again. - .
Warm weather -
What lovely weather! - !
It is nice and warm today - .
It's stuffy! - ! It's boiling hot! - !
I'm simply melting! - !
It's unbearable hot! - !
BE HAPPY!
visit relatives -
go clubbing - ,
meet up with friends - do some gardening -
tidy up the house -
go to exhibitions -
chat to people online -
go for a walk -
have people round for dinner -
fall asleep - wake up - be fast asleep - be wide awake - , have insomnia - snore -
have a nap -
talk in your sleep -
sleepwalk -
have a lie-in - /
have nightmares -
TODAY WE ARE IN THE OFFICE!
a desk -
a chair -
a PC (personal computer) - a laptop -
a monitor (screen)- ()
a keyboard -
a mouse -
a printer -
files - ,
a folder - ( )
a notice board -
a briefcase -
drawers -
a wastepaper busket -
a calendar -
a filing cabinet - ,
a calculator -
a diary -
a rubber -
a ruler -
a stapler -
paper clips -
a copier -
LUCK -
I wish you good luck! - !
We are in luck. - !
It's a run of luck - It will turn out well - !
By good luck -
It is bad luck -
I'm out of luck -
No such luck for me! - - .
It is a real fiasco - .
I let the chance slip - .
Ways of communication
make a phone call -
call/phone somebody- -
answer the phone - write a message/e-mail - /
send a message -
recieve a message-
leave a message on the answering machine -
write a letter -
send a parcel -
keep fit - (. )
be in a good shape -
do physical exercise / work out-
go to the gym -
go jogging - do youga -
inhaler [inale]/ breath in-
exhaler [ɛgzale] breath out -
push-up -
squat -
sit up - ()
stretch -
TIME
take your time -
it's high time to go to bed -
spend time - ( ) waste time -
time flies! - !
chance of a lifetime - ,
have a good time -
for a long time - /
tell the time - ( )
what time is it? - ?
What if - , . Go ahead - , if I were you. - . you had better. -
had rather -
what's the use of -
at full blast / at full power - ,
be in touch / keep in touch / get in touch - / /
when it comes to -
it's all over with. - .
feel one's way - ,
be careful not to - , .
get together -
get the better of / get the best of -
near at hand -
do away with something - ,
put an end to - -
do a job on something - ,
do one's best -
do with / do without - - / -
have / get a grip on - / -
get a move on / get rolling / get going / get cracking - ,
have a thing about - , -
make a fuss -
put in order -
put in order -
set right / put right - - ,
be at pains / take pains -
on one's own -
to the bone -
.
It's fine. - .
It's a good idea. - .
I mean it. - .
Not bad. - . Most likely. - .
By the way. - .
That's right. - .
Time after time. - .
It's not serious. .
In other words. - .
It's not important. - .
In short. - .
As soon as possible - .
May I ask you a question? - ?
That explains it. - .
As to... - ...
As for... - .
It's enough. - .
It's not worth it. - .
Same to you! - !
You wanna talk about it? - ?
I don't want to do this. - .
I figure it's the least I can do. - , , .
A drop in the bucket. - .
And so on and so forth - .. ..
I've got to go. - .
As I said before. - .
As innocent as a babe unborn - .
As sure as eggs is eggs. - , .
Believe it or not, but ... - , ..
Did I get you right? - ?
Don't mention it. - .
Don't take it to heart. - .
Forgive me, please, I meant well. - , , .
He is not a man to be trifled with. - .
I am afraid you are wrong. - , .
I didn't catch the last word. - .
I was not attending. - .
If I am not mistaken. - .
If I remember rightly. - .
It does you credit. - .
It doesn't matter. - .
It is new to me. - .
Let us hope for the best. - .
Mind your own business. - .
Neither here nor there. - , .
Next time lucky. - .
Nothing much. - .
On the one hand. - .
On the other hand. - .
Say it again, please. - , .
That's where the trouble lies! - !
Things happen. - .
What do you mean by saying it? - , ?
What is the matter? - ?
Where were we? - ?
You were saying? - - ?
Thanks for your quick reply. - .
Apologies for the delay. - .
Sorry for the delay with the answer. - . Thank you for your letter. - .
We thank you for your letter of the 10th of July. - 10- .
We thank you for your inquiry of the 10th of July. - 10- .
Due to the fact that... - , ...
In reply to your letter of the 25th of May... - 25- ...
In answer to your letter of the 25th of May... - 25- ...
Further to our letter of the 11th of January... - 11- ...
In response to your cable... - ...
In response to your telex... - ...
All whom it may concern... - , ...
In accordance with the terms of our agreement... - ...
In conformity with your instruction we ... - , ...
We are writing to inform you... - ...
Kindly note that... - , , ...
I regret to inform you... - , ...
I have been informed that... - , ...
We are forced to inform you... - ...
We wish to draw your attention to the following: - :
We draw your attention to the fact... - ...
We confirm that... - , ...
We acknowledge the receipt of... - ...
We have received your letter of... - ...
We have learnt with regret of... - ...
We have learnt with regret about... - ...
We regret to hear of... - ...
We regret to hear about... - ...
We are surprised to learn that... - , .
Regarding your letter of... - ...
Will you please notice that... - , ...
Please note that... - , ...
Please take notice that... - , ...
Please inform us about... - ...
It's.
9.00 - nine o'clock
9.05 - five past nine 9.10 - ten past nine
9.15 - quarter past nine ['kwɔː:tə pɑ:ːst naɪn]
9.20 - twenty past nine
9.25 - twenty-five past nine
9.30 - half past nine [hɑ:ːf pɑːst naɪn]
9.35 - twenty-five to ten
9.40 - twenty to ten
9.45 - quarter to ten
9.50 - ten to ten
9.55 - five to ten
10.00 - ten o'clock
She doesn't have a car. She gets around by bicycle, bus, or taxi.
get up - (-); ; ( ); ( . .); ; ( , );; ; ; ( );; ; (); ; ; ( , , ); ( , , ); (get up past smb's knee yhw); (); ( , );
get around - (, to get around a defender Tamerlane); ; ; ; -.
(a law, etc. ); .
? - How can I get to this place from here? ? - Which line goes to Chicago? ? - How much for a ticket to Paris? ? - What is the fare to Rome?
. - I would like a ticket to London.
. - I would like two tourist class tickets.
. - I'd like to reserve a seat on this train.
? - Do I have to change trains?
? - Where should I change trains?
? - Which platform does the train depart from?
. ? - I missed the train. When does the next one depart?
? - Is this a direct train to Humburg?
? - This train goes to London, doesn't it?
. - How long is the delay?
? - Is this train an express or a local?
? - Is there a dining car?
- ? - Is the dining car at the front or rear of the train?
? - Is this seat taken?
, . - I think this is my seat.
. - I prefer a seat by the window.
( ) - It is very hot (cold) here.
? - May I open the window?
? - Where are we passing now?
? - How long does the train stop here?
? - Where is the next stop?
? - Which stop should I get off at?
? - How many stops from here?
? - How late does the subway run?
-...
?
to lose heart - //
doleful - , , , , to be in the dumps - /
to be down in the mouth - /
to wring one's hands - / /
to touch/ hit a nerve - /
to tear one's hair out - ( , , )
to be on the rack - /
to draw a blank - /
a cross to bear - ////
It is a dog's life. - .
miserable - ,
to go though hell - /
cry one's eyes out -
face like a wet week-end -
I guess that is it! - , !
Hold it!- ! !
You bet!- . ! !
Let's make things clear!- ! !
You're welcome!- ! ! We are in a need of ..- ..
Disorderly conduct - ().
Neither of us -
That will do....!That'll do! - ! !
I'm ready give it up! - ()!
Excuse me! - , . .
You're on your own! - ! !
That's (quite) right! - , ! !