Репетитор EN Борис Ласкин

A COON'S AGE 6️⃣9️⃣ ⌛️ Целая вечность; сто лет {идиома}. > An exceptionally long period of time. Based on the folk belief that raccoons (shortened colloquially to 'coons') had a longer-than-average lifespan. Primarily heard in the US. Illustrative Examples 〰️ It will take a coon's age to get all this work finished! 〰️ I haven't been on a vacation in a coon's age. 〰️ My goodness, I haven't seen you in a...

GAIN THE UPPER HAND 6️⃣8️⃣ 🏆 Одержать верх; добиться преимущества; захватить инициативу {идиома}. > To come to be in a position of advantage, power, or control (over someone, something, or some situation). Illustrative Examples 〰️ We've been doing everything we can for your father, but I'm afraid the cancer is gaining the upper hand. 〰️ The home team gained the upper hand when their opponents' star quarterback went out with an injury...

A BOX ON THE EAR 6️⃣7️⃣ 💥👂 Пощёчина; оплеуха; шлепок по уху {идиома}. > A physical blow struck on or around the ear, usually as a punishment or reprimand for some behaviour. Illustrative Examples 〰️ Mom gave me a box on the ear when I arrived home late. 〰️ Back in my day, kids would get a box on the ear for sassing elders like that! 〰️ Man, I am definitely going to get a box on the ear when my parents see that I'm failing Geometry this semester...

SHOTGUN APPROACH 66 💣 Бессистемный подход; метод тыка {идиома}. > In business, a marketing strategy in which a wide and nonselective population or demographic is reached or advertised to. Illustrative Examples 〰️ We don't yet have much brand recognition in the market, so we're going with a shotgun approach to reach as many potential customers as we can. С переводом от Reverso: 〰️ The company's shotgun approach to hiring resulted in a diverse but disorganised team...

MY PHRASE OF THE WEEK 🗓 Привет, друзья! На наступившей неделе предлагаю своим ученикам такую фразу: WEEK 5 Success is complicated. Nevertheless, learn English diligently and open the door to new opportunities...