3.08.2026 OWS Unit 63 & CIU Lesson 40

Apparently — Forms: Adjective: Apparent [/əˈpær.ənt/], Adverb: Apparently [/əˈpær.ənt.li/] — Example: Apparently, the meeting was canceled because the manager was sick.

Meaning: Used to say that something seems to be true based on what you have heard, seen, or read, though you are not completely certain.

What do you think about . . . ? — Forms: Noun: Thought [/θɔːt/], Verb: Think [/θɪŋk/], Adjective: Thoughtful [/ˈθɔːt.fəl/], Adverb: Thoughtfully [/ˈθɔːt.fəl.i/] — Example: What do you think about the new schedule for our project?

Meaning: A conversational phrase used to ask for someone’s opinion, view, or assessment regarding a person, idea, or situation.

How do you feel about . . . ? — Forms: Noun: Feeling [/ˈfiː.lɪŋ/], Verb: Feel [/fiːl/], Adverb: Feelingly [/ˈfiː.lɪŋ.li/] — Example: How do you feel about moving the weekly meeting to Friday morning?

Meaning: A phrase used to ask about someone’s personal reaction, emotional attitude, or opinion toward a proposed plan or idea.

Think of — Forms: Noun: Thought [/θɔːt/], Verb: Think of [/θɪŋk əv/], Adjective: Thinkable [/ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/] — Example: Can you think of a better solution to this technical problem?

Meaning: To bring an idea, image, or person into your mind, or to consider something/someone in a particular way.

Fault — Forms: Noun: Fault [/fɒlt/], Verb: Fault [/fɒlt/], Adjective: Faulty [/ˈfɔːl.ti/], Adverb: Faultily [/ˈfɒlt.ɪ.li/] — Example: It was a technical fault in the database that caused the system delay.

Meaning: Responsibility for a mistake, failure, or wrong action; also a flaw or weakness in a system, person, or object.

Be to blame for sth — Forms: Noun: Blame [/bleɪm/], Verb: Blame [/bleɪm/], Adjective: Blameless [/ˈbleɪm.ləs/], Blameworthy, Adverb: Blamelessly [/ˈbleɪm.ləs.li/] — Example: Bad weather was to blame for the unexpected cancellation of the flight.

Meaning: To be responsible for something bad or unfortunate that has happened.

Is his fault — Forms: Noun: Fault [/fɒlt/], Adjective: Faulty [/ˈfɔːl.ti/] — Example: Losing the game is his fault because he stopped training last week.

Meaning: An expression stating that a specific mistake, failure, or bad outcome was caused directly by him.

Reckon (that) sth — Forms: Noun: Reckoning [/ˈrek.ən.ɪŋ/], Verb: Reckon [/ˈrek.ən/] — Example: I reckon that we will complete the project by next Monday.

Meaning: To think, believe, calculate, or expect that something is true or will happen.

In principle = in theory — Forms: Noun: Principle [/ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/], Theory [/ˈθɪə.ri/], Verb: Theorize [/ˈθɪə.raɪz/], Adjective: Principled [/ˈprɪn.sə.pəld/], Theoretical [/ˌθɪəˈret.ɪ.kəl/], Adverb: Principally [/ˈprɪn.sə.pəl.i/], Theoretically [/ˌθɪəˈret.ɪ.kəl.i/] — Example: In principle, your strategy works well, but we need to test it on real data.

Meaning: Used to say that an idea or plan is good and workable hypothetically, though it might not work or be practical in reality.

Issue — Forms: Noun: Issue [/ˈɪʃ.uː/], Verb: Issue [/ˈɪʃ.uː/], Adjective: Issueless — Example: We need to address this security issue immediately before launching the app.

Meaning: An important topic or problem that people are discussing, arguing about, or trying to solve.

The point is — Forms: Noun: Point [/pɔɪnt/], Verb: Point [/pɔɪnt/], Adjective: Pointed [/ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/], Pointless [/ˈpɔɪnt.ləs/], Adverb: Pointedly [/ˈpɔɪn.tɪd.li/] — Example: The point is, we cannot proceed without getting final approval from the team.

Meaning: A phrase used to emphasize the most important, essential, or central fact or argument of what you are saying.

Giving opinions (I think, It seems to me, In my opinion, As far as I'm concerned, If you ask me) — Example: If you ask me, we should test this hypothesis first.

Meaning: Common ways and conversational phrases used for giving opinions and personal views. | Перевод: Выражение своего мнения / точки зрения.

Consider sth — Forms: Noun: Consideration [/kənˌsɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/], Verb: Consider [/kənˈsɪd.ər/], Adjective: Considerable [/kənˈsɪd.ər.ə.bəl/], Considerate [/kənˈsɪd.ər.ət/], Adverb: Considerably [/kənˈsɪd.ər.ə.bli/] — Example: We need to consider all available options before reaching a final decision.

Meaning: To think carefully about something, typically before making a decision or reaching an opinion.

Proposal / Propose — Forms: Noun: Proposal [/prəˈpəʊ.zəl/], Proposition [/ˌprɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/], Verb: Propose [/prəˈpəʊz/], Adjective: Proposed [/prəˈpəʊzd/] — Example: The board unanimously accepted his proposal to expand into new international markets.

Meaning: A formal plan or suggestion put forward for consideration; to suggest a plan, idea, or action for people to think about.

Sensible (Opposite: Silly) — Forms: Noun: Sense [/sens/], Sensibility [/ˌsen.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/], Verb: Sense [/sens/], Adjective: Sensible [/ˈsen.sə.bəl/] (Opposite: Silly [/ˈsɪl.i/]), Adverb: Sensibly [/ˈsen.sə.bli/] — Example: Wearing warm clothes during winter is a very sensible decision.

Meaning: Having, using, or showing good sense or judgment; practical and reasonable.

In favour of sth (Opposite: Against sth) — Forms: Noun: Favour [/ˈfeɪ.vər/], Verb: Favour [/ˈfeɪ.vər/], Adjective: Favourable [/ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/], Adverb: Favourably [/ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bli/] — Example: The majority of committee members were in favour of the new environmental policy.

Meaning: Supporting or approving of a particular plan, idea, or action.

Reduce sth (Opposite: Increase sth) — Forms: Noun: Reduction [/rɪˈdʌk.ʃən/], Verb: Reduce [/rɪˈdjuːs/] (Opposite: Increase [/ɪnˈkriːs/]), Adjective: Reduced [/rɪˈdjuːst/] — Example: The company introduced new measures to reduce operational costs this year.

Meaning: To make something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Support — Forms: Noun: Support [/səˈpɔːt/], Supporter [/səˈpɔː.tər/], Verb: Support [/səˈpɔːt/], Adjective: Supportive [/səˈpɔː.tɪv/], Adverb: Supportively [/səˈpɔː.tɪv.li/] — Example: Her family offered strong moral support when she started her own analytics firm.

Meaning: To agree with and give encouragement or help to someone or something; approval, assistance, or encouragement.

Mature — Forms: Noun: Maturity [/məˈtʃʊə.rə.ti/], Verb: Mature [/məˈtʃʊər/], Adjective: Mature [/məˈtʃʊər/] (Opposite: Immature [/ˌɪm.əˈtʃʊər/]), Adverb: Maturely [/məˈtʃʊə.li/] — Example: He showed a remarkably mature attitude when handling the difficult feedback.

Meaning: Fully developed physically, mentally, or emotionally; behaving in a sensible and adult way.

Believe that — Forms: Noun: Belief [/bɪˈliːf/], Verb: Believe [/bɪˈliːv/], Adjective: Believable [/bɪˈliː.və.bəl/] (Opposite: Unbelievable), Adverb: Believably [/bɪˈliː.və.bli/] — Example: Economists believe that sustainable energy investment will drive long-term growth.

Meaning: To feel sure that something is true, or to accept a statement as factual.

Opposed to sth — Forms: Noun: Opposition [/ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/], Verb: Oppose [/əˈpəʊz/], Adjective: Opposed [/əˈpəʊzd/], Opposite [/ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/], Adverb: Oppositely [/ˈɒp.ə.zɪt.li/] — Example: Local residents are strongly opposed to the construction of a new highway through the park.

Meaning: Disagreeing strongly with a plan, idea, or system; in conflict with something.

Dependent on sb/sth — Forms: Noun: Dependence [/dɪˈpen.dəns/], Dependant [/dɪˈpen.dənt/], Verb: Depend [/dɪˈpend/], Adjective: Dependent [/dɪˈpen.dənt/] (Opposite: Independent [/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/]), Adverb: Dependently [/dɪˈpen.dənt.li/] — Example: The success of the agricultural harvest is heavily dependent on weather conditions.

Meaning: Needing the support, help, or presence of someone or something in order to exist, survive, or succeed.

Spend time — Example: I spend time studying statistics every evening to improve my skills.

Meaning: To pass or use a period of time doing a particular activity or being in a specific place. | Перевод: проводить время.

Waste time — Example: Don't waste time scrolling through social media when you have work to do.

Meaning: To use time carelessly, unproductively, or on useless tasks. | Перевод: тратить время впустую, терять время.

Save time — Example: Using keyboard shortcuts can save time while working on large documents.

Meaning: To do something more quickly or efficiently so that you have time left over. | Перевод: экономить время.

Tell someone the time — Example: Excuse me, could you tell me the time, please?

Meaning: To inform someone what hour of the day it is by looking at a clock or watch. | Перевод: сказать / сообщить кому-то время.

Free time / Spare time — Example: In his free time, he enjoys reading classic detective novels.

Meaning: Time when you are not working, studying, or busy with duties. | Перевод: свободное время / досуг.

Have time to — Example: I didn't have time to finish reading the daily news this morning.

Meaning: To possess enough opportunity or available hours to complete a specific action. | Перевод: иметь время (на что-то / сделать что-то).

Make time for — Example: Despite a very busy workload, she always tries to make time for her family.

Meaning: To intentionally create or clear availability in your schedule for someone or something important. | Перевод: находить / уделять время для (кого-то/чего-то).

Kill time — Example: We played a quick game on our phones to kill time before the flight boarded.

Meaning: To do something temporary to pass the time while waiting for something else to happen. | Перевод: убивать время, коротать время.

Take your time — Example: Take your time analyzing the dataset so you don't make any errors.

Meaning: To do something without rushing, taking as much time as you need. | Перевод: не торопиться, не спешить.

Bang / Dead / Right on time — Example: The bus arrived bang on time despite the heavy traffic.

Meaning: Arriving or occurring exactly at the expected or scheduled time (informal). | Перевод: точно в срок, минута в минуту, как по часам.

Have a good / great time — Example: We had a great time at the concert last night.

Meaning: To enjoy yourself or experience a pleasant activity. | Перевод: хорошо / отлично провести время.

Have the time of one's life — Example: She had the time of her life while traveling across Europe.

Meaning: To experience an exceptionally wonderful, exciting, or enjoyable period. | Перевод: переживать лучший период в жизни, незабываемо проводить время.

As time goes by / As time passes — Example: As time goes by, you realize how important consistent practice is.

Meaning: As period of time gradually elapses or moves forward. | Перевод: с течением времени, по прошествии времени.

Run out of time — Example: I ran out of time during the exam and couldn't answer the last question.

Meaning: To have no time left to complete a task or reach a destination. | Перевод: исчерпать время, не успевать (из-за нехватки времени).

Big time (Informal) — Example: If you mess up this configuration, you will regret it big time.

Meaning: To a great extent; extremely or severely. | Перевод: по-крупному, в высшей степени, очень сильно.

Past few weeks — Example: Over the past few weeks, the team has worked on updating the infrastructure.

Meaning: The recent period covering the last several weeks up to the present. | Перевод: последние несколько недель.

Early 21st century — Example: Mobile technologies advanced rapidly during the early 21st century.

Meaning: The beginning decades of the current era (starting around the year 2000). | Перевод: начало XXI века.

Prehistoric times — Example: Cave paintings offer rare insight into human life during prehistoric times.

Meaning: The period of human history before written records were kept. | Перевод: доисторические времена.

Recent past — Example: In the recent past, remote work has become much more common.

Meaning: A period of time that happened not long ago. | Перевод: недавнее прошлое.

Set their alarms — Example: They set their alarms for 6:00 AM to catch the early train.

Meaning: To program a clock or device to wake someone up or sound a notification at a specific time. | Перевод: заводить будильник.

Alarm goes off — Example: As soon as the alarm goes off, he gets up to start his morning workout.

Meaning: When a device designed to wake someone up or alert them begins to ring or make noise. | Перевод: будильник срабатывает / звонит.

From dawn till dusk — Example: Farmers work from dawn till dusk during the harvest season.

Meaning: From early morning when daylight begins until the sun goes down in the evening (all day). | Перевод: от рассвета до заката, с утра до самого вечера.

The small hours — Example: He stayed up working into the small hours to complete his report.

Meaning: The early hours of the morning, usually between 1:00 AM and 4:00 AM. | Перевод: глубокая ночь, предрассветные часы.

Ungodly hours — Example: Calling someone at such ungodly hours is considered impolite.

Meaning: Times of the night or early morning that are unreasonably late or early. | Перевод: немилосердная рань / безумно поздний час.

Take them ages — Example: Processing this large quantity of raw data will take them ages.

Meaning: To require a very long period of time to finish or achieve something. | Перевод: занимать у них уйму времени / вечность.

Worth their while — Example: Learning advanced SQL techniques will be well worth your while in the future.

Meaning: Important, rewarding, or beneficial enough to justify the time spent on it. | Перевод: стоящий их времени / усилий, оправдывающий затраты времени.

Have a great future ahead — Example: With his talent and dedication, he has a great future ahead of him.

Meaning: To have strong prospects of success, happiness, or achievement in the time to come. | Перевод: иметь прекрасное будущее впереди.

In the not too distant future — Example: Electric vehicles will dominate the automotive market in the not too distant future.

Meaning: Happening fairly soon in the coming period of time. | Перевод: в не столь отдаленном будущем, в обозримом будущем.

What the future holds — Example: No one can know for sure what the future holds, so we must adapt constantly.

Meaning: What events, outcomes, or fortunes will happen to someone or something in the days ahead. | Перевод: что готовит будущее, что ждет в будущем.

Spend free time / Spend spare time — Example: I like to spend my spare time listening to analytical podcasts and relaxing.

Meaning: To pass your non-working or leisure hours engaging in hobbies, relaxation, or personal activities. | Перевод: проводить свободное время.

Spend some time — Example: You should spend some time reviewing SQL functions before the technical interview.

Meaning: To dedicate a specific amount of time to an activity, place, or person. | Перевод: провести некоторое время, уделить время.

Take your time (Paced) — Example: Take your time analyzing the dataset so you don't miss any critical details.

Meaning: To do something at a comfortable pace without rushing. | Перевод: не торопиться, делать не спеша.

Make time (for yourself) — Example: Even with a heavy study workload, it is important to make time for yourself to rest.

Meaning: To intentionally schedule or find time in a busy routine for yourself or essential activities. | Перевод: находить / выкраивать время (для себя).

Waste time (Unproductively) — Example: Don't waste time trying to fix broken code without checking system logs first.

Meaning: To spend time unproductively or on useless, low-priority tasks. | Перевод: тратить время впустую, терять время.

Save valuable time — Example: Automating daily reports will save valuable time for the entire analytics team.

Meaning: To execute a task efficiently so that you do not spend unnecessary hours on it. | Перевод: экономить ценное время.

Arrive right on time / Arrive dead on time / Arrive bang on time — Example: The train arrived dead on time despite the bad weather conditions.

Meaning: To reach a destination exactly at the scheduled minute without being early or late. | Перевод: прибыть точно вовремя, минута в минуту.

Kill time (Casual) — Example: We solved flashcards on our phones to kill time before the lecture started.

Meaning: To engage in a casual activity to pass the time while waiting for something. | Перевод: коротать время, убивать время.

Tell the time — Example: The fitness tracker not only tracks your steps but also helps you tell the time.

Meaning: To read the clock face or watch and know what hour of the day it is. | Перевод: определять / сообщать время (по часам).

Run out of time (Deadline) — Example: I ran out of time during the exam and couldn't check my last answer.

Meaning: To have no remaining time available to finish a task or reach a deadline. | Перевод: остаться без времени, не успеть из-за нехватки времени.

Worth the while / Worth your while — Example: Practicing Python algorithms every day will be well worth your while in the long run.

Meaning: Rewarding or beneficial enough to justify the effort and time spent. | Перевод: стоящий вашего времени / усилий, оправдывающий затраты времени.

From dawn till dusk (Continuous) — Example: The team worked from dawn till dusk to resolve the database issue.

Meaning: Continuous activity from early morning when daylight appears until sunset. | Перевод: от рассвета до заката, с утра до самого вечера.

What the future holds (for someone) — Example: Nobody knows what the future holds, but continuous learning keeps you prepared.

Meaning: What events, circumstances, or conditions will happen to a person in the coming period. | Перевод: что будущее готовит (для кого-то), что ждет в будущем.

Have a good time — Example: Did you have a good time during your weekend trip to the coast?

Meaning: To enjoy an event, trip, or moment pleasant and comfortably. | Перевод: хорошо проводить время.

Have time to (do something) — Example: I didn't have time to complete all the practice exercises last night.

Meaning: To possess the required hours or schedule opening to complete a specific action. | Перевод: иметь время (чтобы сделать что-либо).

Set alarms / Set your alarms — Example: Make sure to set your alarms early so you don't miss the 6:00 AM flight.

Meaning: To program a device or clock to ring at a specified morning or event time. | Перевод: заводить будильники.

Have the time of your life — Example: She had the time of her life studying abroad during her university exchange year.

Meaning: To experience an exceptionally enjoyable, thrilling, or wonderful period. | Перевод: незабываемо проводить время, переживать лучший период в жизни.

As time goes by (Elapsed) — Example: As time goes by, complex theoretical concepts become much easier to understand.

Meaning: As time gradually moves forward or elapses over a longer duration. | Перевод: с течением времени, по мере того как проходит время.

In the not too distant future (Soon) — Example: Automated data tools will handle routine reporting in the not too distant future.

Meaning: Occurring relatively soon or within a short, manageable period ahead. | Перевод: в не столь отдаленном будущем, в обозримом будущем.

Alarm goes off (Activates) — Example: As soon as my alarm goes off, I get up to start my daily physical workout.

Meaning: When an alarm device activates and starts making noise at the set time. | Перевод: будильник срабатывает / звонит.

The small hours (Late night) — Example: He stayed up working into the small hours to meet the final project deadline.

Meaning: The very early hours of the morning, typically between 1:00 AM and 4:00 AM. | Перевод: глубокая ночь, предрассветные часы.