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2023-03-22 23:44:32 weather the storm

Meaning:
If you "weather the storm" it means that you have been able to survive through a difficult and challenging situation. It implies that you have stayed strong and managed to come out of it unscathed.

Example:
We need to weather the storm and keep going despite the difficult times ahead.

Перевод:
Выжить, выстоять в трудное время или ситуации

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2023-03-21 20:56:22 the ball is in your court

Meaning:
This expression is used to indicate that it is up to the other person to make the next move or decision. It implies that the other person has control over the situation.

Example:
It's up to you now, the ball is in your court.

Перевод:
"Мяч на твоей стороне поля" - перенос ответственности за принятие решения (контроля ситуации) на другого человека

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2023-03-21 13:13:11 take on

Meaning:
To take on means to accept or to assume responsibility for a task, often with a certain amount of enthusiasm. It can also imply a challenge, such as taking on a difficult situation.

Example:
John decided to take on the challenge and start a new business.

Перевод:
Брать на себя ответственность, зачастую с энтузиазмом. Также может использоваться, как "принимать вызов перед чем-то сложным"

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2023-03-20 22:34:20 abandon

Meaning:
Abandon means to give up or surrender control, possession, or responsibility of something. It can also refer to a feeling of being without hope or support, or a sense of being without protection.

Example:
Lily refused to abandon her family during their time of need.

Перевод:
Бросать кого-то / что-то, отказываться от кого-то / чего-то

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2023-03-19 17:44:02 boil the ocean

Meaning:
To "boil the ocean" means to attempt to do something that is overly difficult, overly ambitious, or impossible to accomplish. It is similar to the phrase "biting off more than you can chew".

Example:
My boss asked me to boil the ocean before the project deadline, but it was impossible!

Перевод:
Пытаться сделать что-то чрезмерно сложное или вовсе невыполнимое

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2023-03-18 20:58:51 no pain, no gain

Meaning:
This phrase "no pain, no gain" means that in order to achieve something, you must go through some kind of hardship or suffering in order to get the desired results. It encourages people to work hard and endure difficult tasks in order to find success at the end.

Example:
"If you want to succeed in your career, you need to understand that no pain, no gain - you'll have to put in extra effort to get ahead."

Перевод:
"Без труда не выловишь и рыбку из пруда" - для достижения успеха в чем-то, необходимо приложить усилия, пройти через испытания Открыть/Комментировать

2023-03-17 17:51:29 on the ball

Meaning:
This phrase means to stay well informed, alert, and prepared for anything. It can also mean to be quick and efficient in responding to a situation.

Example:
My boss really appreciates how I'm always on the ball when it comes to completing projects before the deadlines.

Перевод:
Быть начеку Открыть/Комментировать

2023-03-17 10:15:53 no feeling is final

Meaning:
This phrase means that even though you may be feeling a certain way at the moment, the feeling does not have to last forever. It is possible to move on to a different emotion or to work through the current emotion so that it no longer overwhelms you.

Example:
As she reflected on her past heartaches, she reminded herself that no feeling is final and she would find the strength to move on eventually.

Перевод:
Ничто не вечно

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2023-03-16 18:05:21 faint of heart

Meaning:
A "faint of heart" person is someone who is easily scared, lacking courage and is hesitant to take risks.

Example:
Don't worry, the roller coaster isn't too scary - it's suitable even for the faint of heart.

Перевод:
Тот, кого легко испугать; слабонервный Открыть/Комментировать