unit 2
translate into English: Сейчас у нас туго с деньгами
Money is tight at the moment
Translate: «Мне нужно избавиться от старой одежды».
I need to get rid of my old clothes
Translate: «У него низкий доход».
He has a low income.
Translate: «разнообразный» (например, о группе людей).
Tranlate: «Это не имеет значения».
it doesn't matter
Find a synonym: demolish a building
knock down
Find a synonym: break into pieces.
fall apart
Find a synonym: reduce expenses.
Cut spending
Find a synonym: no longer needed in your job.
Find a synonym: find something by chance.
come across
What phrase means to watch someone or something carefully, especially to make sure nothing bad happens?
What adjective describes a product or device that has a defect and doesn't work properly?
faulty
What expression means to have just enough money to pay for basic living expenses?
make ends meet
What adjective describes behaviour that is mainly intended to impress other people or make someone look good, rather than being sincere?
performative
What expression means to have a natural talent for doing something?
have a knack for
You're organising a big event. You're responsible for making all the important decisions and making sure everything runs smoothly. What phrase describes your role?
be in charge of
You don't actually need to know how much your colleague earns, but you're interested, so you ask them anyway. What phrase explains why you're asking?
out of curiosity
A company is losing customers because its service is terrible. Instead of ignoring the issue, the manager decides to take action and find a solution. What phrase describes this?
tackle a problem
Your colleague gets promoted even though you've worked much harder. You feel bitter and unfairly treated, and the feeling doesn't go away. What phrase describes how you feel?
feel resentful
Your flatmate never cleans, cooks or helps with anything, but somehow enjoys all the benefits of living in a tidy home. What expression describes getting everything done without making any effort?
Without lifting a finger
Complete with a phrasal verb: They bought an old house and spent six months ______ it ______ before moving in.
doing it up
Complete with a phrase: Spending hours scrolling through social media can ______ your mental health, making you feel more anxious and less confident.
can have a negative impact on
Complete with a noun phrase: The city's public transport system hasn't been modernised for decades. Many people believe that ______ is the main reason for its poor condition.
a lack of investment
Complete with a phrase: I agreed to help with one small task, but now everyone expects me to organise the whole event. I feel like I'm ______ everything myself, and I can't get out of it.
I'm stuck doing
Complete with an idiom: I've spent twenty minutes explaining what happened, but ______, we missed our flight because we went to the wrong airport.
In a nutshell