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to stir up trouble

to deliberately cause problems or arguments — підбурювати, сіяти смуту, провокувати проблеми

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intact coffins

coffins that are not damaged or impaired in any way — цілі (неушкоджені) труни

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decency

behaviour that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability — пристойність, порядність

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badgers

heavily built, omnivorous nocturnal mammals — борсуки

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to draw breath

to pause in order to breathe in, usually while speaking — перевести подих

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penance

voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong — спокута, покаяння

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like gold dust
said about something that is very difficult to get because a lot of people want it — на вагу золота, велика рідкість
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a tote bag
a large, open bag with two handles, often made of strong cloth — містка сумка (шопер)
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a flask
a container for keeping liquids hot or cold — термос (або фляга)
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to pop home
to go to one's house for a short time — заскочити додому (на хвилинку)
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a car boot (sale)
an outdoor sale where people sell things from the trunks of their cars — розпродаж речей з багажників авто (барахолка)
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to chip in
to interrupt a conversation in order to say something, or to contribute — вставити слово, долучитися до розмови
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to rub off on someone
to have one's characteristics, behavior, or feelings transfer to someone else — передаватися комусь, впливати на когось (про звички, настрій)
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a pushover
a person who is easy to overcome or influence — людина, якою легко маніпулювати (слабохарактерний)
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canny
having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters — хитрий, обачний, проникливий
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by hook or by crook
by any possible means, fair or unfair — будь-якою ціною, всіма правдами й неправдами
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bumf
useless or tedious printed material or documents — макулатура, зайві/нудні папери (документи)
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to poke one's nose into
to interfere in someone else's affairs — сунути свого носа в (чужі справи)
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apparently
as far as one knows or can see — мабуть, вочевидь, як видно
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to be spot on about
to be completely accurate or correct about something — мати абсолютну рацію щодо чогось, влучити в ціль
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to have someone pegged
to fully understand someone's character or motives — розкусити когось, зрозуміти, що це за людина
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to get exasperated
to become intensely irritated and frustrated — дратуватися, втрачати терпіння
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bogeyman
an imaginary evil spirit, referred to typically to frighten children (or used metaphorically for something greatly feared) — бабай, страховисько (те, чого всі бояться)
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absent-mindedness
a habitual tendency to be forgetful or inattentive — неуважність, розсіяність
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a tightrope
a high, tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform (used metaphorically for a precarious situation) — канат (метафорично: балансувати на межі)
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looted
stolen during a war or riot — награбований, викрадений (про мистецтво / цінності)
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to knock the kettle on
to switch on the kettle to boil water — увімкнути чайник (розм.)
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to be on the brink
to be on the verge of doing something or of having something happen to one (often something bad) — бути на межі (зриву, катастрофи)
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with a bit of panache
with flamboyant confidence of style or manner — з певним шармом / шиком
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dubious
hesitating or doubting — з сумнівом, недовірливий
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a rookie
a new recruit, especially in the police or armed forces — новачок (поліцейський-початківець)
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to blow out one's cheeks
to exhale forcefully, filling the cheeks with air, usually showing relief or surprise — надути щоки (видихнути з подивом / полегшенням)
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nothing ventured, nothing gained
you cannot achieve anything without taking risks — хто не ризикує, той не п'є шампанського
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to have a field day
to have a very enjoyable time, especially by taking advantage of a situation — мати нагоду відірватися / отримати привід для пліток
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tears prickling
a tingling sensation in the eyes just before crying — відчуття поколювання від підступаючих сліз
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an askance look
a look of suspicion or disapproval — скоса / підозрілий або несхвальний погляд
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a twinkle in one's eye
a gleam of amusement or mischief in someone's eyes — вогник / іскорка в очах
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to be drawn to
to be attracted to or interested in someone or something — відчувати потяг до (когось/чогось)
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a stray
a person or animal without a home — безхатько, приблуда (хтось без дому / самотній)
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to bang on
to talk continuously and tiresomely — без упину базікати (розм.)
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a lemon drizzle (cake)
a sponge cake flavoured with lemon and topped with a sugar and lemon juice glaze — лимонний кекс (просочений сиропом)
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a cut-off point
a designated limit or ending point — крайня межа (часу), ліміт
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a red herring
a clue or piece of information which is or is intended to be misleading or distracting — хибний слід, відволікаючий маневр
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respite
a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant — перепочинок, віддушина
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a stool
a seat without a back or arms (e.g. for a piano) — табурет (банкетка для піаніно)
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a falling out
a quarrel or disagreement leading to a temporary or permanent estrangement — сварка, розрив стосунків
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a stuffed eagle
a taxidermied eagle — опудало орла
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outstretched
extended or stretched out (especially of wings or arms) — розпростертий, витягнутий
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to vouch for
to guarantee the identity, good character, or reliability of someone — поручитися за (когось)
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to be pushed around by
to be bullied or treated roughly by someone — дозволяти комусь помикати собою / командувати