Formala C1 Unit1

back down

He refused to back down even when everyone disagreed.

відступити, здатися

catch on

The trend didn’t catch on until celebrities started using it.

стати популярним / “зайти”

come out with

The company came out with a new app feature yesterday.

придумати/висунути (ідею), заявити

devote (yourself) to

She devoted herself to learning English and improved fast.

присвятити себе

fall for (nonsense)

Don’t fall for that nonsense — it’s clearly a scam.

повірити в нісенітницю/обман

follow through on

Many people make plans but don’t follow through on them.

довести до кінця, виконати обіцяне

move on (with)

Let’s move on to the next topic.

рухатися далі / перейти до іншого

pay someone back for

He wanted to pay her back for humiliating him in public.

помститися / “віддячити” за щось

put (yourself) forward for

finally put myself forward for the promotion.

висунути свою кандидатуру

put forward

She put forward an interesting solution to the problem.

запропонувати/висунути (ідею)

read up on

I read up on the topic before the interview.

підчитати/вивчити інформацію

spring up

New cafés have sprung up all over the city.

раптово з’явитися

take (someone) in

I was completely taken in by his fake story.

When his flat flooded, his aunt took him in for a few weeks until he found a new place.

обдурити / також: прихистити

throw (yourself) into

She threw herself into the project and worked nonstop.

різко/з головою зануритися

bravado

His confidence was mostly bravado.

бравада, показна сміливість

camouflage /ˈkæməflɑːʒ/

The animal uses camouflage to avoid predators.

маскування, камуфляж

fingerprint

They found his fingerprint on the glass.

відбиток пальця

leap

Speaking daily was a huge leap forward for her English.

стрибок / різкий прогрес

outlet

Gym training is a great outlet for stress.

Is football a good outlet for men’s aggression? 

an outlet for creativity

вихід/спосіб “скинути” емоції; також: торговий пункт

practical joke

Someone played a practical joke on the new employee.

розіграш

primate /ˈpraɪmeɪt/

Humans are classified as primates.

примат

ridge

We climbed a narrow ridge to reach the summit.

хребет, гряда

segment

This segment of the audience prefers short videos.

частина, сегмент

stigma

There is still a stigma around mental health issues.

стигма, суспільний осуд

(someone’s) take on (something)

I liked her take on modern education.

I’m curious about your take on remote work — is it actually sustainable long-term?

His take on the situation was surprisingly calm and balanced.

I don’t fully agree with her take on relationships, but it’s an interesting perspective.

What’s your take on AI in education — a breakthrough or a distraction?

чиясь думка/погляд

apprehensive

I felt apprehensive before my speaking exam.

занепокоєний, нервовий

credible

His explanation sounded credible.

правдоподібний, переконливий

daunting

Starting from zero can be daunting.

лякаючий/складний (здається непосильним)

empowering

The course was truly empowering.

надихаючий, такий що дає силу

makeshift

We built a makeshift shelter from plastic sheets.

тимчасовий, саморобний

misleading

The headline is misleading.

оманливий

sceptical

I’m sceptical about online “quick fixes”.

скептичний

unscrupulous /ʌnˈskruːpjələs/

Unscrupulous sellers often overcharge tourists.

безпринципний, нечесний

incapable of

He’s incapable of lying — it’s obvious from his face.

нездатний на

regardless of

We’ll continue regardless of the outcome.

незалежно від

suited to

This strategy is better suited to advanced students.

підходить для

boost your determination

Seeing progress can boost your determination.

підсилити рішучість

dismiss a theory

Scientists dismissed the theory due to lack of evidence.

відкинути теорію

exceed (your) expectations

The results exceeded my expectations.

перевершити очікування

play a joke on

They played a joke on him on April Fools’ Day.

розіграти когось

pose a threat to

This virus can pose a threat to older people.

становити загрозу для

seasoned traveller

As a seasoned traveller, he always packs light.

досвідчений мандрівник

a step too far

Joking is fine, but insulting people is a step too far.

занадто, “перебір”

all things considered

All things considered, it was a good decision.

якщо врахувати все / загалом

at the forefront

Ukraine is at the forefront of digital innovation.

на передовій / у центрі

be inclined to think

I’m inclined to think he’s telling the truth.

бути схильним думати

capture the public’s attention

The scandal captured the public’s attention instantly.

привернути увагу публіки

come to blows about

They nearly came to blows about money.

побитися через

get cold feet

I was going to quit my job, but I got cold feet.

злякатися в останній момент

get stuck for words

I got stuck for words during the interview.

не знати, що сказати

get stung by

Many investors got stung by crypto crashes.

A lot of small businesses got stung by the sudden rise in electricity prices.

Tourists often get stung by hidden fees when they book cheap flights.

We got stung by a last-minute cancellation and had to pay for a new hotel.

“обпектися”/постраждати через (ситуацію)

in retrospect

In retrospect, I should have prepared more.

озираючись назад

in the same breath

He praised her and criticised her in the same breath.

She said she trusted me, but in the same breath asked for proof.

He complained about being broke and in the same breath booked another trip.

The manager thanked the team and in the same breath warned them about deadlines

одночасно / в тому ж реченні

let alone (after negative form/word)

I can’t afford a car, let alone a house.

He can’t manage his own time, let alone lead a whole team.

I barely have time to read articles, let alone finish a full book every week.

She struggles to speak in class, let alone give a presentation.

не кажучи вже про

play on ignorance

Some politicians play on ignorance to gain support.

грати на необізнаності

roll off the tongue

The brand name rolls off the tongue.

The slogan doesn’t really roll off the tongue — it’s too long.

We need a shorter title that rolls off the tongue.

His full surname is tricky — it doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue.

легко вимовляється

while I’m on the subject

While I’m on the subject, could you send me the file?

раз вже про це говоримо