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I got my nails manicure once a week.
I get my nails manicured once a week.
старомодный
old-fashioned
What does the word leaflet mean?
a piece of paper that gives you information or advertises something
They believe that the Chinese language is the most difficult language in the world.
The Chinese language is believed to be the most difficult language in the world.
FOBO
fear of better options
Free samples have given to many people.
Free samples have been given to many people.
сарафанное радио
word-of-mouth
What does the word intermediary mean?
Someone who helps connect two parties, groups, or ideas.
They say that practising speaking English every day can improve your fluency.
Practising speaking English every day is said to be able to improve your fluency.
ASAP
as soon as possible
Some athletes get contracts for product endorsments worth millions of dollars.
Some athletes get contracts for product endorsements worth millions of dollars.
заставить кого-то что-то сделать
to get smb to do smth
or
to manipulate into doing smth
What does the word hand-me-down mean?
a piece of clothing that someone has given to a younger person because they no longer want it
They believe that chocolate has less caffeine than coffee.
Chocolate is believed to have less caffeine than coffee.
FOMO
Fear of missing out
The team received two warnings for unlegal play.
The team received two warnings for illegal play.
поддерживать кого-то или что-то финансово
to back smb/ smth OR to be backed
What does the word endorse mean?
to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone
It is claimed that chocolate arrived in Europe for the first time in 1585.
Chocolate is claimed to arrive in Europe for the first time in 1585.
NB
Nota bene!
I'm having my brother to help me with my homework.
I’m having my brother help me with my homework.
ценность новизны
novelty value
What does the word flowery mean?
decorated with pictures of flowers
People in ancient times thought the Earth was flat.
The earth was believed to be flat (by people) in ancient times.
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