04/02 U10

to speak highly of: I always speak highly of my colleagues.

добре відгукуватися про когось; to say very positive things about someone

there were/we had no problems to speak of: We had no problems to speak of during the trip.

не було жодних істотних проблем; to have no important or worth-mentioning problems

so to speak: He is, so to speak, the heart of the team.

так би мовити; used to make an expression clearer or less exact

to spread the word: She spread the word about the new course.

поширювати інформацію; to tell many people about something

to have a word with: I need to have a word with you after class.

перекинутися словом / поговорити; to speak to someone briefly, often seriously

from the word go: He was confident from the word go.

з самого початку; from the very beginning

(not) to be on speaking terms with: They are not on speaking terms anymore.

(не) спілкуватися; to (not) communicate because of a disagreement

generally speaking: Generally speaking, this method works well.

загалом; in general

speaking as sb who: Speaking as someone who has experience, I disagree.

говорячи як хтось; used to show your perspective or role

in the public eye: Celebrities live in the public eye.

на виду в громадськості; well known and often talked about

off the record: This comment is strictly off the record.

не для офіційного оприлюднення; not meant to be officially reported

to set the record straight: She set the record straight about the rumours.

прояснити ситуацію; to correct false information

to compile a record of: The clerk compiled a record of all complaints.

скласти офіційний запис; to create a complete written record of something

to take (no) notice of: He finally took notice of her efforts.

звернути увагу; to pay attention to something

until further notice: The office is closed until further notice.

до подальшого повідомлення; until new information is given

at very short notice: They cancelled the meeting at very short notice.

в останній момент; with little warning

in my book: In my book, honesty matters most.

на мою думку; according to my opinion

do sth by the book: The accountant does everything by the book.

за правилами; exactly according to rules

to read sb like a book: She can read him like a book.

бачити наскрізь; to understand someone very easily

to answer the charges: The minister answered the charges publicly.

відповісти на звинувачення; to respond to accusations

to level charges against sb: They leveled charges against the company.

висунути звинувачення; to formally accuse someone

to answer to sb: He answers directly to the manager.

підпорядковуватися; to be responsible to someone

to answer the needs: This plan answers the needs of the team.

задовольняти потреби; to meet requirements

to rise through the ranks: She rose through the ranks quickly.

просуватися кар’єрними сходами; to advance in an organisation

a poker face: He kept a poker face during the interview.

непроникне обличчя; a facial expression that shows no emotion

to stifle: He stifled a laugh.

стримувати / пригнічувати; to suppress a feeling, sound, or action