— You know what they say: tiny man, huge ego.
end up (doing something)
заканчивать чем-либо, иметь как результат; перево-
дится по контексту
— I wanted to catch up on some work, but I ended up going shopping instead.
Enough is enough.
С меня хватит.
— What is the problem, honey?
— You drink too much. You drink every weekend. I can’t stand your dragon breath, I can’t stand empty bottles in the kitchen.
I’m sorry but I need a break.
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Fair enough!
Это справедливо! Согласен! (так говорят в знак со-
гласия)
— Fair enough!
Exactly!
Точно! Именно!
— So, you’re saying the suspect was driving a BMW that night.
— Exactly!
— Exactly! That’s what he said.
exercise
упражнения; выполнять физические упражнения, де-
лать гимнастику
— I exercise on a regular basis and watch my diet.
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keep (have) an eye on someone / something
следить за кем-либо, наблюдать
— I sure did.
Exercises
Заполните пропуски и найдите определение или синоним для
подчеркнутых фраз.
1.
— What are your plans for tonight?— No plans so far. Let’s play it by ear.
a) improvise; b) make a plan; c) not go out at all
2.
When your friend says that he’s up to his ears with work, he means: a) he has nothing to do; b) he has a lot of work; c) he is not very busy 3. Greg says: My girlfriend is ... . I like to sleep late.a) a good doctor; b) a student; c) an early riser
4.
When your friend says “What on Earth are you doing here?” he means: a) he is very surprised to see you here; b) he will never come here again; c) he’s happy to see you5.
Your friend suggests that you go to the movies or watch a football match. You can do both and you say:a) I’m OK. b) I’m easy. c) I’m very tired.
6.
Is anything wrong? You seem so edgy tonight.a) nervous; b) happy; c) upset
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7.
If you keep on working like that, you will ... with a nervous breakdown.a) show up in the hospital; b) end up in the hospital; c) start working in the hospital
8.
— You helped me with my English test. I will help you fix your computer to return this favor.— Fair enough.
a) OK, I agree. b) I don’t think it’s fair c) OK. I’ll think on that.
9.
I ... lately and I put on some weight.a) haven’t exercised; b) haven’t eaten; c) have been trying a new diet 10.
You and your friend are in the airport. You need to run to the restroom and you say:a) Can you keep an eye on my stuff here? b) Can you come along?
c) Can you call me later?
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That’s not fair!
Так нечестно! Это несправедливо!
— Why? That’s not fair!
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fake out