give a definition
a doormat
a person who accepts being treated badly and does not complain
give 1 synonym and 1 opposite to "docile"
synonym - a pushover;
opposite - headstrong / pig-headed / obstinate / dogged
I'm a weather dependent person, so my mood mostly hinges up the forecast
hinges up -> hinges on
he craves __ because his mum used to prase him for every little thing
validation
есть куда расти
there's room for improvement
docile
quiet and easy to influence, persuade, or control
what can one validate? name 3 things
decision / opinion / choice / emotions / work / boundaries
I'm not a go-getter, so when I fail to achieve a goal, I take it to my stride
take it to my stride -> take it in my stride
he felt pressured to __ __ to the standards set by his older brothers
live up
легко сказать!
easier said than done
validate
to recognize the value of a person or their feelings or opinions; to make somebody feel valued
give 2 synonyms to "sensitive topic"
touchy
touch a raw nerve (with you)
I don't have a flair for cooking, so I set a bar low for myself
set a bar -> set the bar
despite all the hurdles, she continued to __ __ painting, eventually creating a masterpiece
persevere in
не читай мне нотации!
stop lecturing me!
preach
to give somebody advice on moral standards, behaviour - especially in a way that they find annoying or boring
give 3 synonyms to "go to great lengths"
go all out / go extra mile / go above and beyond
I try not to take negative feedback close to heart, but it still low-key hurts
take close to heart -> take to heart
marriage isn’t always perfect - you gotta __ with the __ and laugh off the small stuff
roll with the punches
делать все возможное
put my best foot forward
low-key (3 ways)
1. quiet and not attracting a lot of attention (a low-key party)
2. when something is done discreetly or kept private (they're low-key dating)
3. used to soften a statement or show mild agreement (I'm low-key jealous)
what do you say when you want to be careful now than regret it later?
better safe than sorry
I'm still sizing myself up with others - it's a toll order to ditch this destructive habit
a toll order -> a tall order
if your friends are always stressed, that negativity might __ __ on you too
rub off
жаловаться на жизнь, ныть
throw yourself a pity-party