Pronunciation & Lexical correction
praise
/preɪz/
... especially if a person is s______ __ _____m.
Russian translation: ... особенно если человек чувствителен к критике.
... especially if a person is sensitive to criticism.
I'm s____ ____f.
This is an idiom meaning you are extremely frightened.
Paraphrased sentence: I'm terrified.
I'm scared stiff.
comment (verb)
/ˈkɒm.ent/
It p_____ me __ my _____s.
This sentence means something is challenging you to the maximum extent of your capabilities.
Russian translation: Это доводит меня до предела моих возможностей.
It pushes me to my limits.
I need to t___ _ _-___n.
It implies a complete change of direction or course of action.
Paraphrased sentence: I need to completely change my approach/strategy.
I need to take a U-turn.
When there is an easy question, I allow a weak student to be in the light.
to be in the spotlight/
to be in the limelight/
to shine
I have time to r______e.
It means you have time to think deeply and at length, often about something that is worrying you.
Russian translation: У меня есть время поразмыслить.
I have time to ruminate.
I need to t___ this p___e.
This sentence means you need to take a risk or make a bold decision, often one with uncertain consequences.
Paraphrased sentence: I need to take the leap.
I need to take this plunge.