увлекаться чем-либо; переводится по контексту
— I’m not into that electronic music stuff. I like good old rock’n’roll.
invite over
приглашать в гости
— That’s a very good idea actually!
get involved, be involved
быть вовлеченным во что-либо
— It’s their personal matter. I don’t want to get involved. They need a psychiatrist, not me.
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It’s not an issue.
Не вопрос. Не проблема. Конечно, да.
— It’s not an issue. When is your thesis due?
Exercises
Заполните пропуски и найдите определение или синоним для
подчеркнутых фраз.
1.
The idea of taking this treatment kind of icks me out.a) is pleasant to me; b) makes me nervous; c) seems disgusting to me 2.
I apologize for what I said. I know I hurt you, but it was never my intention.a) I didn’t mean it; b) I wanted to hurt you; c) it’s not my fault 3.
When you are going to have a party, you ... .a) invite your friends around; b) invite your friends over; c) ask your friends over
4.
I don’t want to get my co-workers to get ... into this problem. I want to handle it by myself.a) interested; b) introduced; c) involved
5.
The contract looked iffy. I didn’t sign it.a) good; b) cheap; c) suspicious
6.
— What are your favorite TV shows?— TV shows? I’m not into that stuff. I hardly ever watch TV.
a) I’m not interested in that stuff. b) I’m not involved in that stuff. c) I’m not happy with that stuff.
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jealous
ревнивый, завистливый
— They’re jealous. You’ve been successful lately.
jerk
придурок, дурак
— Because you are a jerk!
job
работа, должность, место работы
— I’m a lawyer. But I’m not working at the moment. I’m between jobs.
do one’s job
выполнять (свою) работу
— I’m not messing around, alright! I’m just doing my job.
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get a job
найти работу
— Get a job!
— You’re late again this morning.
— That is right.
— Let me tell you something. Either you choose to be at your desk on time or you have to get another job.