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this ppt is about english idioms. please note that its made for russian learners, i.e. all english idioms are given with russian translation
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- 3. 2. see eye to eye Быть одного мнения
- 4. 3. Get into hot water Попасть в затруднительное положение
- 5. 4. Break the ice Растопить лед, сделать ситуацию менее напряженной
- 6. 5. Put my foot in it Дать маху
- 7. 6. Get on like a house on fire Быстро найти общий язык
- 8. 7. Like a fish out of water Не в своей тарелке
- 9. 8. A real eye-opener Настоящее открытие