Judge a Book by Its Cover
You use <...> in expressions such as well <...> and badly <...> to say how neat, clean, and smart a person is.
groomed
The band tuned up their instruments, making sure everyone _____ _______ knew the concert was about to begin.
within earshot
Новый генеральный директор теперь большая шишка в нашей компании.
The new CEO is now a big cheese in our company now.
manners, professionalism, appearance, businesslike conduct
demeanour
oclied
docile
Someone or something that is <...> is dirty and untidy. Key characteristics may include a lived-in quality (e.g. of clothes) and, as a result, a slightly worn-out appearance.
scruffy
With the impending snowstorm predicted to last for days, we decided __ ______ __ __ groceries, firewood, and plenty of board games.
to stock up on
«Евровидению» пора отправиться в США, чтобы привлечь еще больше зрителей.
It's time for Eurovision to go stateside to reach even more viewers.
vulnerability, passivity, inactivity, submissiveness
supine
tborsu
robust
To <...> means to appear dirty, stained, or unclean. It suggests that something or someone has been marked or sullied, often in a way that detracts from its appearance.
to look soiled
After receiving her bonus, Sarah decided __ _______ ___ __ a luxurious spa weekend to celebrate her hard work.
to splash out on
Древние руины остались невредимыми после многолетних стихийных бедствий и человеческого пренебрежения.
The ancient ruins remained unscathed after years of natural disasters and human neglect.
pride, wildness, untamedness, protection
a mane
senesides
seediness
You describe something as <...> when you dislike it because it is very bright in an unattractive, showy way.
garish
The visiting team knew they were at a disadvantage playing the championship game __ their opponent's _____, where the crowd was overwhelmingly supportive of the home team.
on their opponent's turf
Правда была окутана тайной, оставляя всех в недоумении о том, что на самом деле произошло.
The truth was shrouded in secrecy, leaving everyone perplexed about what really happened.
home, sunlight, contemplation, decoration
a windowsill
caartyip
rapacity
"<...> hair" describes hair that is untidy, disarranged, and lacking in smoothness or order. It suggests a slightly creased appearance, as if it has been slept on, carelessly handled, or exposed to wind.
rumpled hair
Trying to convince the board to embrace such radical changes was ______ ________ ___ _____ of everything they'd done for the past twenty years.
working against the grain
Подобное соглашение между США и Индией было подписано несколько лет назад.
A similar kind of deal was clinched by the US and India years ago.
wisdom, folklore, common sense, conciseness
an adage
oluanoygusrl
languorously