Defenition
What do you call someone who is almost identical to another person — not just similar, but practically a perfect copy?
A carbon copy
It’s your best friend’s 30th birthday, and they’re throwing a huge party with loads of food, music and guests. It’s going to be a real ________.
big do
emotionally draining
mentally exhausting/energy consuming/anxiety- inducing
cut down on
sugar/alcohol/expenses/screen time/social media
Перестраховаться
Play it safe
A special feature or trick designed to make a product, service or event seem more interesting and attract customers.
A gimmick
The hotel was absolutely ________ — the service, food and rooms were all excellent
top-notch
be wiped out
depleted/fatigue/worn out
live up to
expectations/hype/hopes/standards
Зацикливаться на чем-то
dwell on
You do some work for someone and they pay you in cash instead of transferring the money to your bank account. What kind of payment is this?
Cash-in-hand
After a few months when the business was making very little money, the owner described it as a ________ period.
lean
veg out
chill out/loaf around/lounge around
suppress
emotions/feelings/needs/desires/smile/laugh/urge
Происходить из чего-то
Stem from
You’ve decided to quit your job, so you formally tell your employer that you’re leaving. What do you do?
Hand in your notice
Prices of flights often ________ depending on the season, demand and how early you book.
fluctuate
boost your skills
enhance/hone/polish
tweak
plan/approach/details/strategy/design
Внезапно перестать отвечать
go radio silent
To deal with a difficult or unexpected situation calmly, without letting it upset you too much.
Take in your stride
It took you a while to learn how to use your new camera, but now you can do it without thinking. You’ve finally ________ it
got the hang of
go the extra mile
go above and beyond, go to great lengths
... fall by the wayside
goals/plans/ambitions/good intentions
Упорно продолжать, не сдаваться
persevere