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В английском много идиом с «зимними» словами. Некоторые из них имеют не то значение, которое кажется на первый взгляд. Забирайте скорее полезные идиоматические фразы от преподавателя Дэнни из Новой Зеландии!
“Winter-themed idioms will help your English sparkle like freshly fallen snow”, - inspires us Danny. |
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A snowball's chance in hell Never; impossible something will succeed; no chance at all.
e.g. If she doesn’t work hard and improve her grades, she’s got a snowball’s chance in hell of being admitted to university. |
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In the dead of winter The coldest, darkest part of winter; in the middle of winter, when the days are short, dark and cold.
e.g. Even in the dead of winter there are many wonderful outdoor activities to do in Russia. |
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To be skating on thin ice To be in a risky position or situation.
e.g. You’re already skating on thin ice. If you’re late to work one more time, you’ll be fired! |
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To be as pure as the driven snow To be innocent and chaste (frequently used ironically).
e.g. I never thought she was as pure as the driven snow, but what she reveals in her book is crazy! |
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To break the ice To start a social or friendly conversation; to create a more friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
e.g. John was great at breaking the ice. He always knew what to say to engage people in conversation. |
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The snowball effect When something small keeps growing in importance or significance at an increasing speed.
e.g. The popularity of applications for iPhones created a snowball effect in the market, and now there is an endless number of apps for smartphones. |
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To put (something) on ice To stop working on a plan or idea.
e.g. Due to ongoing protests, the company is going to put the project on ice until the controversy subsides. |
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To be snowed under To be overwhelmed with work or responsibilities.
e.g. I'm sorry I can't go to the party tonight; I'm snowed under at work. |
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To get cold feet To lose courage; to suddenly become too nervous to do something or go through with something (e.g. getting married).
e.g. Sarah got cold feet at the very last moment before the wedding ceremony and left her fiancée standing at the altar all alone. |
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