Подборка идиом и фразовых глаголов, которые помогут разнообразить речь и передать точность мысли. С другой подборкой можно ознакомиться здесь.
Behind the times
(say it about people who can't accept something new)
You don't think that video games can be a kind of art because you're behind the times.
Back something up
(to prove, support)
According to your words, you are Lev Tolstoy, but you must back it up!
Busybody
(A person who likes discussing other people, especially rumours about them)
Rita Skeeter isn't a journalist. She is just a busybody.
Get back at someone
(take revenge on)
The Count of Monte Cristo was betrayed, so he wanted to get back at his enemies.
Take something out on somebody
(to treat someone badly when you are angry or upset, even though it is not their fault)
Don’t take it out on me just because you’ve had a bad day.
Twist someone’s arm
(You decide to do something because someone convinced you. Informal.)
No one twisted my arm about coming to see you.
Pitch in
(use it when you want to contribute (give) to something or someone or to join in)
If we all pitch in, we'll finish it very soon.
Ring a bell
(it describes a vague feeling of something familiar to you)
Her name rings a bell but I can’t remember her face.
In a nutshell
(to say a little and the most important about something)
Okay, that’s our proposal in a nutshell. Any questions?
Cut to the chase
(to immediately start dealing with the most important part of something. Informal.)
So, let's cut to the chase and solve this problem.
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