English with Sponge Bob

2021-10-15 09:00:16 Idiom of the day

Back to the wall

Meaning: to be in a difficult situation

Translation: попасть в сложную ситуацию

Example: They have him with his back to the wall and now he has no more options but to pay back the debtors or go to jail for fraud.

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2021-10-14 18:00:24 Phrasal verb of the day

Run Down

Meaning: To hit someone or something with a vehicle.

Translation: сбить кого-либо, используя средство транспорта

Example: A man was run down and killed by a drunk driver.

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2021-10-14 12:00:11 Slang of the day

Slay

Meaning: It is an informal way of expressing my great appreciation for someone doing something well or performing a task well.

Translation: выражение похвалы кому-либо за то, что какое-то задание сделано "на отлично"

Example:
Beyoncé slays every performance!

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2021-10-14 09:00:19 Idiom of the day

Keep card close to chest

Meaning: be secretive or cautious, give nothing away

Translation: хранить что-то в тайне, скрывать

Example: The children did not know where they were to go for their family holiday trip. Their dad kept his cards close to his chest.

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2021-10-13 18:00:30 Phrasal verb of the day

Rule Out

Meaning: When someone or something is excluded as a possibility.

Translation: исключить возможность чего-либо

Example: The movies should be ruled out as an option for a first date.

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2021-10-13 12:00:17 Slang of the day

Down to earth

Meaning: Referring to someone who is humble, genuine, and easy to get along with.

Translation: человек, с которым хочется общаться еще (простой, открытый, настоящий)

Example:
At the museum last night, I made a new friend who was very down to earth. I'd love to hang out with her again!

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2021-10-13 09:00:14 Idiom of the day

Put cards on the table

Meaning: be open and honest

Translation: раскрыть все карты / быть открытым и честным

Example: When John met up with Jane on their first date, John laid his cards on the table for Jane to know what he wanted.

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2021-10-12 18:01:40 Phrasal verb of the day

Put Together

Meaning: To assemble or connect the parts of something.

Translation: соединить что-либо воедино

Example: It took three days to put the puzzle pieces together.

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