let things slide
to ignore a mistake, problem, or bad behavior instead of correcting or punishing it
be slow
A person might be described as slow if they are not very clever and do not understand or notice things quickly
carrot and stick
a system in which you are rewarded for some actions and threatened with punishment for others
fit as a fiddle
in very good health
bulk up
накачатись
rainy day
a time when money might unexpectedly be needed
lend
to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting that they will then give it back to you
eavesdrop ON (smb’s convo)
підслуховувати
reinforce
зміцнювати
conspiracy theory
теорія змови
witness
свідок
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заповнити прогалини
can’t help doing (something)
не можу не робити щось
catch a cold
захворіти
throw a tantrum
влаштувати істерику
probation / trial period
випробувальний термін
youngsters
молодь
the elderly
old people considered as a group
primitive
примітивний
tipsy
під шафе
regret
жалкувати
obsessed with
одержима
potion
зілля
scheme
план / схема