тишина и покой
peace and quiet
After months of travel and meetings, I needed some peace and quiet to focus on the annual report.
He bought a small cottage in the countryside, hoping to finally enjoy some peace and quiet away from corporate chaos.
Долго и упорно
long and hard
We thought long and hard before entering the Asian market, considering the cultural and legal complexities.}
If the board had thought long and hard about the implications, the acquisition wouldn’t have failed
время от времени
порой, иногда
now and then
I still check in with our retired CEO now and then — his advice remains invaluable.
Though mostly hands-off, she does get involved in strategic decisions now and then.
там и сям, кое-где
Here and there
We’ve made improvements here and there, but the core system still needs a full overhaul.
Budget cuts were made here and there, mostly in non-essential departments.
плюс-минус, примерно
give or take
The total cost came to $250,000, give or take a few hundred.
We expect delivery in three weeks, give or take a day or two, depending on customs clearance.
в целом, в общем
by and large
By and large, the conference was a success, despite some minor tech issues.
By and large, the feedback has been positive, which supports our product launch strategy.
время от времени, с перерывами
on and off
He’s been working on and off with our team as a freelance consultant.
The negotiations continued on and off for almost a year before the contract was finalized.
сыт по горло, устал от чего-либо
sick and tired
I’m sick and tired of explaining why we need proper risk assessments before expanding.
Many employees are sick and tired of last-minute policy changes with no clear communication.
