Сталі вирази англійською — B1, 137 слів

1. 2/3/4, etc. o'clock in the morning

   о 2/3/4 години ранку

   A time during the early part of the day, after midnight and before sunrise.

   I woke up at 3 o'clock in the morning because I heard a noise.

2. 5 miles/10 metres, etc. wide

   широкий

   The distance from one side to the other side of something.

   The river is 10 metres wide.

3. a broad range/variety, etc.

   широкий вибір

   Many different types or kinds of something available or possible.

   The store has a broad variety of colours to choose from.

4. a hand

   допомога (give sb a hand — допомогти)

   Help with doing something.

   Can you give me a hand with these heavy bags?

5. a sound/special/visual effect

   спеціальний ефект

   Something you see, hear, or experience that is made to look or sound impressive or interesting.

   The movie has amazing visual effects with flying dragons and explosions.

6. a thing

   річ

   An object or item that you can see and touch.

   I need to buy some things at the store today.

7. a while

   деякий час

   A short period of time; not very long.

   I will wait here for a while.

8. a/sb's way of life

   спосіб життя

   How a person lives every day; what they do, eat, and believe.

   My grandmother's way of life is very different from mine because she grew up in the village.

9. again and again

   знову й знову

   Many times, one after another.

   I ask my mother for candy again and again until she says yes.

10. aim to do sth

    намагатися щось зробити

    You want to try to do something; you plan or hope to do it.

    I aim to finish my homework before dinner.

11. all is well

    все добре

    Everything is good and there are no problems.

    Don't worry about the exam — all is well, you will pass.

12. all over somewhere

    скрізь, повсюдно

    In many different places or spread across an area.

    Paper was scattered all over the office floor.

13. and all that

    і все таке

    Used to say that there are other similar things you do not name.

    I like playing football, reading books, and all that.

14. as soon as

    як тільки

    Immediately when something happens, at the same time as it happens.

    I will call you as soon as I arrive home.

15. as you know

    як ти знаєш

    Used when you tell someone something they have already heard.

    As you know, we have class every Monday morning.

16. at (long) last

    нарешті

    Finally, something you waited for a long time has happened.

    At last, I finished my homework after two hours of work.

17. at his/its, etc. best

    у найкращому вигляді

    Doing very well, and showing your best qualities.

    The football player was at his best during the championship game.

18. at the same time

    одночасно

    Happening together, during the same moment or period.

    I can eat lunch and talk to my friend at the same time.

19. attract attention/interest, etc.

    привертати увагу

    To make someone notice you or want to know more about something.

    The bright colours of the painting attract a lot of attention in the museum.

20. be (just) about to do sth

    збиратися щось зробити

    You will do something very soon, in the next few moments.

    I was just about to leave when my friend called me.

21. be expecting sb/sth

    чекати на когось/щось

    Wait for someone or something to arrive or happen soon.

    I am expecting my friend to visit me tomorrow afternoon.

22. be friendly with sb

    бути дружелюбним з кимось

    To be kind and nice to someone and like them.

    I am friendly with my classmates at school.

23. be in the middle of (doing) sth

    бути посередині чогось

    You are doing something right now and have not finished it yet.

    I was in the middle of cooking dinner when my friend called me.

24. be just about to do sth

    збиратися щось зробити

    You are going to do something very soon, in the next moment.

    She was just about to sit down when the phone rang.

25. be known as sth

    називатися чимось

    People call someone or something by a particular name.

    She is known as the best teacher in the school.

26. be located in/near/on/etc.

    знаходитися

    To be in a particular place or position.

    My school is located near my house.

27. be situated in/on/by, etc.

    розташовуватися

    A place is in a particular location or position.

    The house is situated near the park.

28. be up to sb

    залежати від когось

    It is someone's choice or decision to do something.

    It is up to you whether you want to go to the party or stay home.

29. be worth it

    варто того

    Something is good or valuable enough to spend time, money, or effort on it.

    The expensive restaurant is worth it because the food is delicious.

30. be worth sth/doing sth

    варто робити

    Something is worth doing if it is good and important to spend your time or money on it.

    This book is worth reading because it is very interesting.

31. begin with sth

    починати з чогось

    Start doing something or using something first.

    I begin with breakfast every morning.

32. bring (sb) happiness/luck/peace, etc.

    приносити радість/щастя

    To cause someone to feel happy, lucky, peaceful, or have good things happen to them.

    A good friend brings me happiness and makes my life better.

33. by accident

    випадково

    Without planning or intending it.

    I broke the cup by accident when I was washing dishes.

34. by accident/mistake, etc.

    випадково

    Without planning or wanting it.

    I broke the cup by accident when I was washing the dishes.

35. by mistake

    помилково

    Wrongly, because you did not mean to do it.

    I drank her coffee by mistake this morning.

36. can't/couldn't help doing sth

    не можу утриматися від

    You do something because you cannot stop yourself from doing it.

    I couldn't help laughing when I saw the funny video.

37. can/could always do sth

    можна завжди робити

    You have the choice or option to do something if you want to.

    If you don't like this restaurant, we can always go to another one.

38. catch fire

    загоритися

    To start burning suddenly.

    Be careful with the candle or the curtains will catch fire.

39. choose to do sth

    вирішити щось робити

    You decide to do something because you want to do it.

    I choose to walk to school instead of taking the bus.

40. come true

    здійснитися, збутися

    To actually happen, as something you hoped for.

    I studied hard and my dream to pass the exam came true.

41. conditions

    умови

    The situation or circumstances that exist at a particular time or place.

    The weather conditions today are sunny and warm.

42. daily life

    повсякденне життя

    The normal things you do every day, like eating, sleeping, working, and spending time with family.

    My daily life includes going to school, eating lunch, and playing with my friends.

43. day after day/year after year, etc.

    день за днем

    Something happens many times, one after another, for a long time.

    Day after day, she walked to school in the morning.

44. do your best

    робити все можливе

    Try as hard as you can to do something well.

    I will do my best in the test tomorrow.

45. do/try your best

    робити найкраще

    Try as hard as you can to do something well.

    I will do my best on the test tomorrow.

46. either way

    в будь-якому разі

    It does not matter which option you choose because the result will be the same.

    Do you want coffee or tea? Either way, I am happy.

47. ever since

    відтоді

    From a time in the past until now.

    I moved to London in 2015, and I have lived there ever since.

48. every single

    кожнісінький; кожен без винятку

    Each one in a group, with no exceptions.

    I eat breakfast every single day.

49. except that

    крім того що

    But there is one thing different; used to show an important change or difference.

    I like my job every day, except that Mondays are very busy.

50. family/private/sex, etc. life

    особисте/приватне/сімейне життя

    The personal parts of your life that are not work or school.

    She keeps her family life separate from her job.

51. feel at home

    почуватися як вдома

    To feel comfortable and relaxed in a place like you are in your own house.

    She felt at home in her friend's apartment because it was warm and friendly.

52. find the money/time, etc.

    знайти час/гроші

    To get or make money or time available for something you need.

    I need to find the time to visit my family next week.

53. fit (sth) in/into/through/under, etc.

    вмістити, втиснути

    To make something go into a space that is small or tight.

    I can fit my books into this small bag.

54. for days

    багато днів

    For a long time, usually more than two or three days.

    I was sick for days and could not go to work.

55. for sure

    точно

    A simple way to say yes or agree that something is definitely true.

    I will come to the party for sure.

56. for years

    багато років

    A long time; many years passing one after another.

    I have lived in this house for years.

57. get caught/killed/told off, etc.

    бути спійманим/убитим/насвареним тощо

    Experience something bad or unpleasant that happens to you.

    If you break the rules at school, you will get told off by the teacher.

58. get cold/ill/late, etc.

    захворіти, спізнитися, замерзнути

    To start to have a condition or state, like becoming sick or arriving after the correct time.

    I got sick last week and stayed home from work.

59. get sth wrong

    помилитися

    To make a mistake or do something incorrectly.

    I got the answer wrong on my test.

60. go badly/well, etc.

    йти добре/погано

    To happen in a bad or good way.

    The party went well and everyone had fun.

61. go bald/blind/grey, etc.

    лисіти, сліпнути, сивіти

    To start to lose your hair, sight, or have grey hair as you get older.

    My father is going bald because he is getting older.

62. go crazy

    збожеволіти

    To become very excited or angry and lose control of your emotions.

    The fans went crazy when their team scored the winning goal.

63. go wrong

    щось піти не так

    Something stops working well or does not happen the way you wanted.

    My phone went wrong, so I cannot call my friends.

64. guys

    хлопці; народ (звертання до групи)

    Used to address a group of people, usually men or boys, or friends.

    Hey guys, let's go to the park together!

65. hardly ever

    майже ніколи

    Almost never; you do something very few times.

    I hardly ever eat ice cream because I don't like it very much.

66. have been meaning to do sth

    давно хотів зробити

    You want to do something but have not done it yet.

    I have been meaning to call my mother for weeks.

67. have no doubt

    не сумніватися

    To be very sure that something is true.

    I have no doubt that you will do a great job.

68. have no idea

    не знаю

    You do not know the answer or information about something.

    I have no idea where my keys are.

69. have sth cleaned/cut/repaired, etc.

    просити когось щось зробити

    You ask another person to do something for you instead of doing it yourself.

    I have my hair cut at the salon every month.

70. have sth in common

    мати щось спільне

    To share the same interests or qualities.

    My friend and I have music in common, so we like to listen to songs together.

71. have sth stolen/taken, etc.

    щось вкрали у мене

    To lose something because someone takes it without permission.

    I had my phone stolen at the train station yesterday.

72. hope to do sth

    сподіватися щось зробити

    Want something good to happen in the future.

    I hope to visit my grandmother next week.

73. hours

    години

    The periods of time in a day, usually from one number on a clock to the next.

    I work eight hours every day.

74. I know

    Я знаю

    You understand something or have information about something.

    I know how to cook rice.

75. in a day's/two months', etc. time

    через два тижні

    After a certain number of days, weeks, months, or years from now.

    I will see you in two weeks' time.

76. in detail

    докладно, детально

    To explain or describe something by giving all the important information and facts.

    The teacher explained the maths problem in detail so all students could understand.

77. in full

    повністю

    Completely, with nothing missing or left out.

    I paid the bill in full last week.

78. in future

    в майбутньому

    From now on or starting from a later time, you will do something.

    I will eat more vegetables in future.

79. in the morning

    зранку

    The time when the sun rises and the day begins, usually from early until about midday.

    I eat breakfast in the morning before I go to work.

80. it's time

    час йти

    You should do something now because enough time has passed.

    It's time to go to bed.

81. it/that depends

    залежить від обставин

    Said when the answer changes according to other information or the situation.

    Will you come to the party? It depends — I need to check my schedule first.

82. just before/over/under, etc.

    трохи (раніше/більше/менше тощо)

    A little bit, slightly, or very soon; a small amount of time or space.

    The store is just over the road from my house.

83. lack of sth

    нестача чогось

    A situation in which there is not enough of something you need.

    The project failed because of a lack of money.

84. later on

    пізніше

    At a time in the future, not now.

    I am busy now, but I will help you later on.

85. look like

    виглядати як

    To have the same appearance as someone or something; to seem to be.

    She has curly hair and blue eyes, and she looks like her mother.

86. miss a chance/opportunity

    пропустити можливість

    Not take an opportunity when you have it; lose a good chance to do something.

    I missed an opportunity to travel abroad last year.

87. nice and sth

    приємний і

    Used to say that something is pleasantly good in a simple, everyday way.

    The weather today is nice and warm, perfect for a walk.

88. no longer

    більше не

    Not now, although it was true before.

    I no longer live in my old house.

89. not believe your eyes/ears

    не вірити своїм очам/вушам

    To be very surprised because something you see or hear seems impossible.

    I could not believe my ears when they said I had won.

90. not until

    не раніше, ніж

    Something happens after a specific time, not before.

    You cannot watch TV — not until you finish your homework.

91. of your own

    власний, твій

    Belonging to you and no one else; something that is yours alone.

    I want to have a house of my own someday.

92. on fire

    у вогні; горить

    Something is burning with flames.

    The house is on fire and we need to call the firefighters.

93. on purpose

    навмисне

    Deliberately, and not by accident.

    He broke the cup on purpose because he was angry.

94. once again

    ще раз

    Something happens one more time after it happened before.

    I forgot my keys once again this morning.

95. once more

    ще раз

    One more time; doing something again.

    Can you read the story once more?

96. one day/some day/one of these days

    колись, коли-небудь

    At some time in the future that you do not know exactly when.

    One day, I want to visit Paris and see the Eiffel Tower.

97. others

    інші люди

    Other people or things; not you or the ones you already talked about.

    I like apples, but others prefer oranges.

98. prepare yourself

    готуйся до того

    Get ready for something that is going to happen soon.

    Prepare yourself for a cold shower — the water is very cold today.

99. quite a while

    досить давно

    A long time; a period that is longer than a few minutes or hours.

    I haven't seen my friend for quite a while, maybe two months.

100. remain calm/open, etc.

     залишатися спокійним/відкритим

     Stay in the same state or condition without changing.

     Please remain calm when the teacher gives you instructions.

101. right away/now/after

     негайно/зараз/потім

     Very soon; without waiting; immediately when something happens or will happen.

     I will help you right away.

102. sb's call

     рішення когось

     It is someone's decision or choice to make.

     Should we go to the park or stay home? It's your call.

103. sb's fault

     чиясь вина

     Responsibility for something bad that has happened.

     The accident was not my fault; it was your fault.

104. sb's past

     чиєсь минуле

     The things that happened to a person in their life before now.

     She doesn't like to talk about her past.

105. shortly afterwards; shortly after/before sth

     незабаром після; незабаром до

     A short time after something happens; not long after.

     We arrived at the station, and shortly afterwards, the train came.

106. smell of/like; smell delicious/horrible, etc.

     пахнути, мати запах

     To have a particular odor or scent that you notice with your nose.

     The flowers smell delicious in the garden.

107. so did we/so have I/so is mine, etc.

     я теж, ми також

     A way to say that you did the same thing as someone else, or that something is also true for you.

     My friend loved the movie, and so did I.

108. some kind of

     якийсь вид

     Used when you are not sure exactly what something is.

     I heard some kind of noise outside last night.

109. speak about/of sth

     говорити про щось

     To talk about something; to say words about a topic or person.

     My teacher spoke about the importance of reading books every day.

110. straight away

     зараз же

     Right now, without waiting or delaying.

     I will call you straight away when I finish work.

111. take a break/rest, etc.

     зробити перерву

     Stop working or doing something for a short time to rest.

     I was studying hard, so I took a break to drink some water.

112. take advantage of sth

     скористатися чимось

     Use something good that is available to you.

     I took advantage of the free coffee at the hotel.

113. take place

     відбуватися

     To happen or occur at a specific time or location.

     The birthday party will take place at the park tomorrow afternoon.

114. that kind of thing

     таке й таке

     Something similar to what you just mentioned; something of the same type.

     I like coffee, tea, and that kind of thing in the morning.

115. that sort of thing

     такі речі

     Similar things like the one you just mentioned.

     I like coffee, tea, and that sort of thing in the morning.

116. that's it

     готово

     Said when something ends, or when you finish doing something.

     I finished my homework — that's it, I'm done!

117. the best

     найкраще

     Better than all others of the same type.

     This chocolate cake is the best dessert I have ever eaten.

118. the dark

     темрява

     A place or time with no light, where you cannot see.

     My little brother is afraid of the dark.

119. the first

     перший, перша

     The person or thing that comes before all others in order or time.

     She was the first student to arrive at school this morning.

120. the following day/morning, etc.

     наступний день/ранок

     The day or time that comes after today or the day you are talking about.

     I arrived on Monday, and the following day I went to the market.

121. the girls

     дівчата

     Young female people or women, often friends or family members you know.

     I went to the park with the girls yesterday.

122. the heart of sth

     центр чогось

     The most important or central part of something.

     The heart of the city is where all the shops and restaurants are.

123. the other day/week, etc.

     днями/тижнями тому

     A way to say something happened a few days or weeks ago, but not exactly when.

     I saw my friend at the store the other day.

124. the other side/end (of sth)

     інший бік

     The opposite part or place of something, like the other part of a street or room.

     My house is on the other side of the street.

125. the public

     громадськість

     All the people in a country or area, not a special group.

     The public can visit the museum on weekends.

126. the same

     однаковий

     Equal or identical; not different.

     My sister and I like the same music.

127. the same thing

     те саме

     Two or more people or things that are identical or exactly alike in every way.

     She ordered coffee and I ordered coffee too—we got the same thing.

128. the truth

     правда

     The facts about something that are real and correct, not false or made up.

     I told my mother the truth about breaking the vase.

129. there's no doubt

     без сумніву

     This means something is certainly true; you are very sure about it.

     There's no doubt that learning English is important for your future.

130. things

     речі

     Objects or items that you can see, touch, or use in your daily life.

     I put my things in my bag before I go to school.

131. things like that

     речі типу того

     Other similar things; things in the same group or type.

     I like pizza, burgers, things like that.

132. think of sth

     згадати про

     Have an idea or memory about someone or something in your mind.

     I think of my grandmother when I see flowers.

133. two weeks/five hours, etc. away

     через два тижні

     Something will happen or you will reach a place after a certain amount of time.

     My birthday is two weeks away.

134. up to/until/till, etc.

     до (часу)

     A time or point when something stops or ends.

     I work until 5 o'clock in the afternoon.

135. What's up?

     Як справи?

     A friendly greeting used to say hello and ask how someone is.

     You see your friend in the morning and say, 'What's up?'

136. with the help of sth

     з допомогою чогось

     Using something or someone to make a task easier.

     I built a bookshelf with the help of my friend.

137. without delay

     без затримок

     Right now; do something very soon and do not wait.

     Please send me the document without delay.

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