Содержание. Часть 2 > Английский язык
Let's enjoy some of the English idioms!
Ann:
--- Цитата: DAS от 08 ноября 2021, 19:34:10 ---
It's much easier to live with such attitude. However, it should be treated with care when it comes to relationships with close people and other essential things.
--- Конец цитаты ---
Couldn't agree more!
DAS:
On the Dot
Meaning
exactly on time
at a precise time
punctually
Example Sentences
We were asked to be there at five on the dot.
The Metro train arrived at five o’clock on the dot.
DAS:
Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Meaning
when you have to face your challenges
when theory becomes a practice
Example Sentences
John had an excellent idea for a project, but his colleagues weren’t sure what would happen where the rubber meets the road.
His boss promised the company a raise after January 1st, but they were concerned if it would happen when the rubber meets the road.
All the talk won’t work if the idea fails when the rubber meets the road.
DAS:
--- Цитата: Ann от 05 ноября 2021, 22:48:54 --- This Devil-may-Care attitude to things helps a lot.
--- Конец цитаты ---
It's much easier to live with such attitude. However, it should be treated with care when it comes to relationships with close people and other essential things.
Ann:
--- Цитата: DAS от 12 октября 2021, 22:58:31 ---Devil-may-Care
Meaning:
– worry-free or carefree attitude
– reckless
– relaxed and not worried about the results of your actions
Examples:
She had a rather devil-may-care attitude towards money which impressed me at the time.
You must get rid of your devil-may-care attitude if you want to succeed.
He has a rather devil-may-care attitude to his studies.
--- Конец цитаты ---
This Devil-may-Care attitude to things helps a lot.
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