Репетитор EN Борис Ласкин

1️⃣0️⃣9️⃣ Пара пустяков; проще пареной репы {идиома}. ▶️ Something easily accomplished Illustrative Examples 〰️ Winning the race was a cakewalk for her. 〰️ He made it look like a cakewalk, but I know he put in a lot of hard work behind the scenes. Reverso 〰️ After years of experience, public speaking became a cakewalk for him...

1️⃣0️⃣8️⃣ Оказаться в отчаянном положении; быть припёртым к стенке {идиома}. ▶️ In a bad or high-pressure situation in which one's choice or ability to act is limited. Illustrative Examples 〰️ She finds herself with her back to the wall now that creditors are coming after her for more money than she makes. 〰️ Sometimes, the best solutions arise when we are with our backs to the wall, when we don't have the luxury of examining every option under the sun...

1️⃣0️⃣7️⃣ Лучше синица в руках, чем журавль в небе {идиома}. ▶️ said when you recognise that you should not risk losing something you already have by trying to get something you think might be better Illustrative Examples 〰️ I’ll take the cash now; a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Я возьму деньги сейчас; лучше синица в руках, чем журавль в небе...

1️⃣0️⃣6️⃣ На ножах; враждовать; находиться в конфликте {идиома}. ▶️ aggressive disagreement Use this when two sides are visibly hostile and ready to strike verbally. The tone suggests intense emotional opposition. ▶️ family or team rivalry It can describe relatives, friends, or colleagues who are no longer cordial. ▶️ risky escalation warning In formal communication, this warns that tone and relationship quality have dropped sharply. It implies urgency to mediate. Illustrative Examples 〰️ The two founders were at daggers drawn before the split...

🗓 Всем привет! 🙌 Для моих учеников фраза пятнадцатой недели: WEEK 15 Keep practising, and remember to focus on the most commonly used conversational speech. Главная идея проста: чтобы быстрее заговорить, нужно тренироваться регулярно и концентрироваться на тех словах и фразах, которые носители используют чаще всего в повседневной жизни...