English Idioms and Colloquial Expressions

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering English idioms, phrases, and colloquial terms along with their corresponding meanings and examples from the lecture notes.

Don't get me wrong

An expression meaning 'do not misunderstand me' (Не пойми меня неправильно).

To do without

To manage without something (Обойтись без чего-то). Example: 'I could do without your help.'

Off day

A bad, unsuccessful, or unlucky day (Неудачный день).

Day off

A day free from work or duty (Выходной).

Cry me a river

A sarcastic idiom meaning 'cry as much as you want / your remorse no longer affects me' (идиома с сарказмом: Плачь сколько хочешь / твое раскаяние меня больше не трогает).

Set fire to the rain

A strong metaphor meaning 'to overcome the impossible / to let go of pain' (сильная метафора: Преодолеть невозможное / отпустить боль).

Hit the road, Jack

A colloquial phrase meaning 'get lost! / leave and do not come back' (Проваливай! / уходи и не возвращайся).

From zero to hero

An expression describing a dramatic rise from nothing to great success (Из грязи в князи).

Peekaboo

A game played with children, identified in the notes as hide-and-seek (Игра в прятки).

I have got you under my skin

An expression meaning 'I cannot get you out of my head' (Ты не выходишь у меня из головы).

At the back of one's mind

An idiom referring to thoughts held deep down or subconsciously (В глубине души).

To read between lines

To find or understand hidden meanings (Читать между строк).

Savour

To relish or enjoy food slowly and thoroughly (Смаковать еду). Example: 'I'm savouring the food.'

On me

A phrase indicating that a cost will be paid by oneself (За мой счет).

Long-time no see

A greeting used when meeting someone after not seeing them for a long time (Давно не виделись).

Go ballistic

To become extremely angry or furious (Разозлиться). Example: 'Then she'll go ballistic.'

Mind-blowing

Stunning, astounding, or extraordinary (Потрясающе). Example: 'The standard is just mind blowing.'

Break the ice

To ease social awkwardness or relieve tension (Разрядить обстановку).

Vibe check

An inquiry into someone's mood or general feeling (Как настроение). Example: 'Vibe check. How is it going? Как дела как настроение?'

Bish bash bosh

An informal phrase indicating that a task is completed quickly and effortlessly (Раз и готово).

Mambo-jumbo

Nonsense, gibberish, or meaningless language (Ахинея).

Wishy-washy

Indecisive, vague, or lacking distinct character (Ни то ни се).

Chit-chat

Light, informal conversation or small talk (Болтовня).

Jinx

To bring bad luck to an outcome, especially by talking about it prematurely (Сглазить). Example: 'You'll jinx it. Можно сглазить.'

Root for someone

To support, encourage, or cheer on someone (Болеть за кого-либо).