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Compelling storyline

قصة مشوّقة ومقنعة

Example: The movie became a massive hit thanks to its compelling storyline.

Advocate

يدافع عن / يؤيد قضية

Example: She continues to advocate for human rights around the world.

Attribute

ينسب شيئاً إلى سبب أو شخص

Example: Scientists attribute the strange weather patterns to climate change.

Assign tasks

يوزّع المهام

Example: The team leader will assign tasks at the start of the meeting.

Stellar performance

أداء استثنائي ومتميز

Example: The actor won an award for his stellar performance in the drama.

Progress report

تقرير عن سير العمل والتقدم

Example: Please submit your weekly progress report before Friday afternoon.

Team briefing

إحاطة أو اجتماع قصير للفريق

Example: We had a quick team briefing to discuss our goals for the week.

Lack of originality

افتقار إلى الأصالة والأفكار الجديدة

Example: Critics disliked the film because of its complete lack of originality.

Captivating plot

حبكة آسرة وجذابة

Example: The novel features a captivating plot full of unexpected twists.

Delegate

يفوّض المهام أو الصلاحيات

Example: An effective manager knows how to delegate work to the team.

Collect the payment

يحصّل المبلغ المستحق

Example: The cashier will collect the payment once your order is processed.

Prohibited

ممنوع بموجب قانون أو قاعدة

Example: Parking is strictly prohibited in front of the emergency exit.

Revise the proposal

يراجع المقترح ويعدّله

Example: We need to revise the proposal based on the client's feedback.

Offer a discount

يقدّم خصماً

Example: The store will offer a discount to reward returning customers.

Obligation

التزام أو واجب

Example: Citizens have a legal obligation to pay their taxes on time.

Consistency

الاستمرارية والثبات في الأداء

Example: Consistency in practice is the secret to mastering any skill.

Stay on track

يلتزم بالخطة ولا يحيد عن الهدف

Example: Using a daily checklist helps you stay on track with your studies.

A bit bland

قليل النكهة / باهت وغير مميز

Example: The chicken soup was a bit bland, so I added some spices.

Doesn’t have enough flavor

ليس لديه نكهة كافية

Example: This sauce doesn’t have enough flavor without fresh herbs.

To cut a long story short

اختصاراً للقصة / بالمختصر

Example: To cut a long story short, we missed the train and took a taxi.

Speaking of which

وبما أننا نتحدث عن ذلك

Example: I spoke to Sarah today; speaking of which, she sent you her regards.

Let’s agree to disagree

لنتفق على أننا نختلف في الرأي

Example: We have completely different opinions on this topic, so let’s agree to disagree.

I couldn’t agree more

أوافقك تماماً

Example: When you said learning languages takes patience, I couldn’t agree more.

Run out of

ينفد منه شيء

Example: We need to visit the supermarket because we have run out of coffee.

Chop it finely

يقطّعه ناعماً

Example: Peel the garlic clove and chop it finely before adding it to the pan.

Let it simmer

يتركه يطهى على نار هادئة

Example: Lower the stove heat and let it simmer gently for twenty minutes.

Set up

يجهّز / ينشئ / يرتّب

Example: It took the technicians two hours to set up the audio equipment.

What’s the deposit?

كم مبلغ العربون أو التأمين؟

Example: I would like to book the car for three days; what’s the deposit?

A bit run-down

متهالك أو بحاجة إلى تجديد وصيانة

Example: The old apartment building looks a bit run-down, but it is very cozy inside.

Give me a hand

ساعدني / قدّم لي يد العون

Example: These boxes are quite heavy; could you give me a hand?

Persecution

اضطهاد

Example: Many families fled their homeland to escape political persecution.

Discrimination

تمييز غير عادل

Example: The company enforces strict rules to prevent racial discrimination.

Decomposed

متحلّل / متفسّخ

Example: The fallen leaves slowly decomposed into rich organic compost.

Where was I?

أين وصلت في حديثي؟

Example: Sorry for the interruption from the phone call; where was I?