Load up on something
📖 B2
/loʊd ʌp ɒn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/
запастись чем-либо, набрать много чего-то
— We loaded up on snacks before the trip.
— He always loads up on coffee before work.
— People were loading up on water and batteries before the storm.
Lay something aside
📖 C1
/leɪ ˈsʌm.θɪŋ əˌsaɪd/
отложить, приберечь; отказаться временно от чего-то
— She laid some money aside for her vacation.
— He laid aside his pride and apologized.
— Try to lay your worries aside and relax.
Pass up
📖 B2
/pæs ʌp/
упустить (возможность), отказаться от чего-то выгодного
— I can’t believe you passed up the chance to go to Paris!
— Don’t pass up this great job offer.
— She never passes up an opportunity to learn.
Come flooding back
📖 B2
/kʌm ˈflʌd.ɪŋ bæk/
всплывать в памяти, нахлынуть (о воспоминаниях)
— Memories of my childhood came flooding back when I visited my old school.
— The smell of fresh bread made nostalgia come flooding back.
— Stories from the past came flooding back as they talked late into the night.
Ring a bell
📖 B2
/rɪŋ ə bɛl/
показаться знакомым, напоминать что-то
— That name rings a bell, but I can’t remember where I heard it.
— Does the song “Yesterday” ring a bell?
— Her face rings a bell, but I can’t place her.
Get to
📖 B1
/ɡɛt tuː/
иметь возможность что-то сделать; добираться до места
— I finally got to meet my favorite author.
— We need to get to the airport by 6 p.m.
— She got to try the new restaurant last night.
Live off
📖 B2
/lɪv ɒf/
жить за счёт кого-то или чего-то; питаться чем-то
— He lives off his parents while studying at university.
— Many animals live off insects and small rodents.
— She’s been living off instant noodles for a week.
Let alone
📖 B2
/let əˈloʊn/
не говоря уже о; и подавно
— I can’t afford a car, let alone a house.
— He can barely boil an egg, let alone cook a full meal.
— She doesn’t have time for a walk, let alone a vacation.
Show up
📖 A2
/ʃoʊ ʌp/
появляться, приходить; прийти на встречу
— He didn’t show up for the meeting.
— I was the first to show up at the party.
— Make sure you show up on time for your interview.
Back in the days
📖 B2
/bæk ɪn ðə deɪz/
в былые времена, раньше
— Back in the days, we used to play outside all afternoon.
— Life was simpler back in the days.
— Back in the days, I didn’t have a care in the world.
Hit on
📖 B2
/hɪt ɒn/
заигрывать, флиртовать
— He tried to hit on her at the party.
— She realized he was hitting on her all evening.
— Don’t hit on strangers in public places.
Hook up
📖 B2 (phrasal verb)
/hʊk ʌp/
- переспать, замутить, вступить в непродолжительную связь
— They hooked up after the party.
— She told me she’s not looking to hook up with anyone right now.
— Did you two hook up last weekend? - подключить (оборудование), соединить
— Can you hook up the speakers for me?
— The technician hooked up the new internet router.
— We need to hook up the power cable first. - встретиться, пересечься (неформ.)
— Let’s hook up for lunch tomorrow.
— We hooked up with some friends downtown.
— Text me when you get there, and we’ll hook up.
Ask out
📖 B1 (phrasal verb)
/æsk aʊt/
пригласить на свидание
— He finally asked her out after weeks of hesitation.
— I’m thinking of asking her out this Friday.
— She asked him out, and he said yes.
Play around
📖 B2 (phrasal verb)
/pleɪ əˈraʊnd/
1) валять дурака, бездельничать; 2) крутить интрижки, изменять (разг.)
— Stop playing around and focus on your work.
— The kids were just playing around in the backyard.
— He got caught playing around on his girlfriend.
Couch potato
📖 B2 (idiom)
/kaʊtʃ pəˈteɪ.təʊ/
человек, постоянно сидящий на диване; ленивый домосед, который много смотрит ТВ
— He became a real couch potato during the winter holidays.
— I don’t want to be a couch potato anymore — I need to start exercising.
— Stop being a couch potato and come for a walk with us!
Around the clock
📖 B2 (idiom)
/əˌraʊnd ðə ˈklɒk/
круглосуточно; без перерыва
— The pharmacy is open around the clock.
— Doctors worked around the clock to help the injured.
— The team has been studying around the clock to meet the deadline.
Clean slate
📖 C1 (idiom)
/kliːn sleɪt/
чистый лист; начало с нуля, без учёта прошлых ошибок
— After moving to a new city, she wanted to start with a clean slate.
— The agreement allowed both sides to wipe the past away and begin with a clean slate.
— Sometimes a new job is all you need for a clean slate.
Worn out
📖 B2
/wɔːn aʊt/
1) изношенный, потрёпанный (о вещах)
2) вымотанный, очень уставший (о человеке)
— My shoes are completely worn out; I need a new pair.
— After the 12-hour shift, he felt totally worn out.
— The carpet looks worn out after years of use.
Stir up
📖 B2
/stɜːr ʌp/
разжигать, возбуждать (чувства, конфликт)
— His speech stirred up a lot of anger among the crowd.
— Don’t stir up trouble at the meeting.
— The article stirred up public interest in the issue.
In good earnest
📖 B2
/ɪn ɡʊd ˈɜː.nɪst/
серьёзно, всерьёз, основательно
— They began working in good earnest on the project.
— She took her studies in good earnest after the warning.
— The negotiations started in good earnest this morning.
Call off
📖 B2
/kɔːl ɒf/
отменять, прекращать (событие, встречу, действие)
— They had to call off the meeting due to bad weather.
— The match was called off because of rain.
— She called off the party at the last minute.
Pass away
📖 B1
/pæs əˈweɪ/
умереть, скончаться
— Her grandfather passed away last year.
— Many people passed away during the pandemic.
— He passed away peacefully in his sleep.
Lay out
📖 B2
/leɪ aʊt/
1️⃣ раскладывать, выкладывать что-либо
— He laid out the tools on the table.
— She laid out all the documents for the meeting.
— The plans were laid out on the floor.
2️⃣ тратить (деньги), раскошелиться
— He laid out a lot of money on his new car.
— She laid out $50 for a fancy dinner.
— They laid out a fortune to renovate their house.
Pop in
📖 B1
/pɒp ɪn/
зайти ненадолго, заскочить
— I’ll pop in to see her on my way home.
— She popped in for a quick chat.
— He popped in to drop off the documents.
