Сталі вирази англійською — слова рівня B2 з перекладом

(at) any minute; any minute now

будь-якої миті; скоро

Something will happen very soon, in the next few moments.

The bus should arrive any minute now.

(every) once in a while

час від часу

Sometimes, but not very often.

I eat ice cream once in a while, maybe once a month.

(the) West

Захід

The countries in Europe and North America, like the USA, UK, and France.

Many people move from Asia to the West to find jobs.

a certain

певний, якийсь

Used to talk about a person or thing you know, but you do not say which one.

A certain person told me this secret, but I cannot say who.

a deep sleep

міцний сон

A long, peaceful sleep where you do not wake up easily.

After playing all day, the child fell into a deep sleep.

a dose of sth

порція чогось

A small amount of something, like medicine or a feeling, that you get at one time.

I take a dose of medicine every morning to feel better.

a sharp rise/increase/drop, etc.

різкий підйом/зростання/падіння

A sudden and large change up or down in something.

There was a sharp increase in price at the supermarket last week.

a short/ten-minute, etc. walk

коротка прогулянка

A short journey on foot that takes a small amount of time.

It is a ten-minute walk from my house to the school.

a stream of sth

потік чого-небудь

A continuous flow or line of things moving or coming one after another.

A stream of people walked into the cinema for the evening show.

a week/six months/ten years, etc. from now

через тиждень/місяці/роки

A time in the future that is a specific number of days, months, or years away.

I will see you again a week from now.

a working knowledge of sth

практичні знання чогось

You know enough about something to use it, but you are not an expert.

She has a working knowledge of French, so she can read simple books and talk to people.

accept responsibility/blame

взяти на себе відповідальність

To say that you did something wrong and take the punishment or consequences.

He accepted responsibility for breaking the window and offered to pay for it.

all along

з самого початку

From the beginning; since the start of something.

I knew you were my friend all along.

all of a sudden

раптово, несподівано

Something happens very quickly and you do not expect it.

I was walking to school when all of a sudden it started to rain.

all over again

заново, з початку

To do something one more time from the beginning.

I made a mistake in my drawing, so I have to start all over again.

all over the place

скрізь розкидано

Something is in many different locations or scattered around in a messy way.

My toys are all over the place in my bedroom.

all the way

всю дорогу

From the beginning to the end, or from one place to another place completely.

I walked all the way to school without stopping.

along with sb/sth

разом з

Together with another person or thing; with someone or something else.

I went to the movie along with my friend.

American/Italian, etc. by birth

громадянин за народженням

You were born in a country, so you are a citizen of that country.

She is American by birth because she was born in the United States.

among the best/worst/biggest, etc.

в числі найкращих/найгірших/найбільших

In a group of the best, worst, or biggest things; one of the top ones.

This restaurant is among the best in the city.

any day/minute/time, etc. now

скоро; найближчим часом

Something will happen very soon, very quickly in the near future.

The baby will arrive any day now — the mother is ready to go to hospital.

anything like

подібно до

Words to ask if something is similar to another thing.

Is your new house anything like your old one?

at all costs

будь-що

You must do something no matter how difficult or what problems happen.

She wants to succeed at all costs, even if she has to work very hard.

at fault

винний, відповідальний

Responsible for causing a problem or accident.

The driver was at fault for the car crash.

at first sight

з першого погляду

Immediately, the first time you see someone.

She loved him at first sight when they met at the party.

at risk

в небезпеці

In danger of something bad happening; possible that something bad will occur.

Children who don't wear seatbelts are at risk of injury in a car accident.

at sb's disposal

у вашому розпорядженні

Someone can use something whenever they want because you give it to them.

The car is at your disposal for the whole weekend.

at your convenience

коли вам зручно

Whenever it is easy and good for you, you can do something.

You can call me at your convenience.

attract/get (sb's) attention

привернути/звернути увагу

To make someone notice you or something by doing something interesting or unusual.

The bright red car attracted everyone's attention on the street.

be (of) any/some use

бути корисним

To be helpful or useful for someone or something.

This old dictionary might be of some use when you learn new words.

be (of) no use

бути марним

Something is not helpful or cannot help you do something.

This old pen is of no use because it does not write.

be a disgrace

бути ганьбою

To be very bad and make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed.

Your messy room is a disgrace; you need to clean it immediately.

be a pain

бути проблемою

Something or someone is annoying or difficult and causes you problems.

My computer keeps breaking down — it's really a pain.

be absorbed in sth

бути зайнятим чимось

To be very interested and focused on something and give it all your attention.

She was absorbed in her book and did not hear me call her name.

be aimed at sb

призначено для

Something is made or planned for a specific person or group of people.

This book is aimed at children who want to learn English.

be around

бути поблизу

To be in a place or available for someone to see or talk to.

My friend is around the house today, so we can play together.

be associated with sth

пов'язаний з чимось

To be connected or linked with someone or something.

Red is associated with love and passion.

be at/on the point of doing sth

збиратися щось робити

You are about to do something very soon; it will happen in the next moment.

I was at the point of leaving when my friend called me.

be based at/in/etc.

мешкати, працювати

Have your home or main place of work in a particular location.

She is based in London, but she travels to Paris every month.

be coming up

скоро буде

Something is going to happen soon.

My birthday is coming up next month.

be designed for/to do sth

бути призначеним для

To be made or planned for a specific purpose or use.

This chair is designed for sitting comfortably at a desk.

be exposed to sth

зіткнутися з чимось

To experience or come into contact with something new or different.

Children are exposed to different languages when they travel to other countries.

be found

знайти

To be seen or got by someone after being looked for.

My keys were found under the sofa this morning.

be in a dream

бути в задумі

Not paying attention, because you are thinking about something else.

I was in a dream during the class and did not hear the teacher.

be in doubt

бути невпевненим

To be uncertain whether something is true or correct.

I am in doubt about whether I should go to the party or stay home.

be in need of sth

потребувати щось

To need something because you do not have it or do not have enough of it.

My old shoes are broken, so I am in need of new ones.

be no good or be not any/much good

бути марним

Something is not useful or not working well.

This pen is no good — it does not write.

be no use doing sth

марно робити щось

It does not help or have a good result if you do something.

It is no use crying about the broken toy; we cannot fix it.

be obliged to do sth

бути змушеним щось робити

You must do something because it is necessary or because someone asks you to do it.

I was obliged to leave the party early because I had to work the next morning.

be out of practice

втратити навичку (через брак практики)

You are not good at something because you have not done it for a long time.

I haven't played tennis for two years, so I am out of practice.

be over the moon

бути на сьомому небі

To be very happy and excited about something good that happened.

She was over the moon when she got her new puppy.

be poor in sth

бути слабим у чомусь

To have very little of something.

My English is poor in grammar, but I understand many words.

be prepared to do sth

бути готовим щось робити

To be ready to do something if you need to do it.

You should be prepared to wait if the store is busy.

be said to be

вважається

People think or believe something about a person or thing.

She is said to be a very good teacher.

be seated

сідати

Sit down on a chair or seat.

Please be seated at the table for dinner.

be the case

бути правдою

To be true or real in a situation.

It is the case that we have school on Monday.

be trapped

бути в пастці

To be in a place or situation and unable to get out or leave.

I was trapped in the lift for two hours.

be unclear about sth

не розуміти щось

Not know or understand something well or not be sure about it.

I am unclear about what time the meeting starts tomorrow.

be/get hooked on sth

підсісти на щось; захопитися чимось

To like something so much that you want to do it or use it all the time.

My brother got hooked on video games and plays them every day.

be/get involved (in/with sth)

брати участь

To take part in an activity or situation.

She is involved in playing football every weekend.

be/get swept along/away, etc.

нестися, зносити

To be carried or moved quickly by a strong force like wind or water.

The strong wind swept the leaves away from the yard.

be/have nothing to do with sb

не мати спільного з кимось

You do not know someone and do not want to connect or spend time with them.

I have nothing to do with those people; they are not my friends.

be/have to do with sth

стосуватися чогось

To be connected to something or be about something.

This book has to do with animals and nature.

be/mean everything

означати все для когось

To be very important and valuable to someone.

My family means everything to me.

bear (sb/sth) in mind

пам'ятати про

Remember something important and think about it when you make decisions.

Bear in mind that the store closes at 6 PM when you plan your shopping.

bear/keep sb/sth in mind

пам'ятати про

Remember something important; don't forget about it.

Keep your passport in mind when you pack for your trip.

become a reality

здійснитися

To actually happen, after being only a hope or a plan.

She studied hard and her dream to become a doctor became a reality.

before (very/too) long

незабаром

Something will happen soon, not after a long time.

Don't worry, the bus will arrive before long.

better/worse still

навіть гірше

Something even more good or even more bad than what you said before.

The weather was cold yesterday, but worse still, it rained all day.

beyond my/our, etc. control

поза моїм/нашим контролем

Impossible for you to change or stop.

I was late for work, but it was beyond my control because the bus broke down.

beyond your/out of control

поза контролем

Impossible for you to stop or manage.

The children were running around and the situation was getting out of control.

bound to do sth

обов'язково зробити щось

You will definitely do something because it is very likely to happen.

If you eat too much sugar, you are bound to get sick.

break an agreement/promise, etc.

порушити обіцянку

To fail to do what you promised or agreed to do.

He promised to help me, but he broke his promise and did not come.

by heart

напам'ять

To know or remember something completely, without reading or looking at it.

I learned the poem by heart for my school test.

can't be bothered

не мати охоти

You do not want to do something because you are too lazy or tired.

I can't be bothered to clean my room today.

can't keep/take your eyes off sb/sth

не можу відвести погляд

You like someone or something so much that you keep looking at them.

I can't take my eyes off that beautiful sunset.

can't/couldn't get over sth

не можу смиритися з чимось

You cannot stop thinking about or being surprised by something that happened.

I couldn't get over how delicious the cake was at the party.

common knowledge

загальновідоме

Known by most people.

It is common knowledge that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

consider sb/sth (to be) sth

вважати

To think that someone or something has a particular quality or type.

I consider her to be a good friend.

cross your mind

прийти в голову

To suddenly think of something for a short time.

I was thinking about dinner when a funny idea crossed my mind.

day by day/little by little/one by one, etc.

поступово; крок за кроком

Something happens slowly, in small parts, not all at one time.

I am learning English day by day, with a little practice every day.

differ/vary widely

істотно відрізняються

Things are different from each other in a big way.

The prices of houses differ widely between different cities.

draw a conclusion

дійти висновку

To decide something is true based on information you have.

After seeing him smile, I drew the conclusion that he was happy.

draw near/close

наближатися

Come closer to someone or something.

The bus is drawing near the station.

either side/end, etc.

обидва боки

Both of the two opposite parts or positions of something.

There are trees on either side of the road.

ever so

дуже, надзвичайно

A way to say something is very much or very good in a friendly, casual way.

That cake is ever so delicious!

failure to do sth

невиконання чогось

Not doing something that you should do.

His failure to complete his homework made his teacher angry.

fall flat on your face

повністю не вдатися

To fail completely at something you try to do.

He tried to sing in front of the class but fell flat on his face.

find yourself somewhere/doing sth

опинитися десь/робити щось

To be in a place or situation without planning to be there.

After the party, I found myself walking home alone in the dark.

for hours/days, etc. on end

годинами/днями поспіль

For a very long time without stopping.

She watched TV for hours on end and forgot to eat lunch.

for nothing

задарма; безкоштовно

Without paying any money.

I got this book for nothing because my friend gave it to me.

for real

справді

It means something is true and not a joke or pretend.

You won the lottery? For real?

for the sake of sb/sth; for sb's/sth's sake

заради когось/чогось

You do something because it helps or is good for a person or thing you care about.

I stopped eating sugar for the sake of my health.

forget it

забудь про це

Stop thinking or worrying about something that happened; it is not important.

You made a small mistake, but forget it—nobody noticed.

from/out of nowhere

раптом з'явитися

Something appears suddenly and unexpectedly without warning or explanation.

A cat ran out of nowhere and scared me while I was walking home.

get rid of sth

позбутися чогось

To throw away or remove something you do not want anymore.

I want to get rid of these old clothes because I never wear them.

go blank

забути все

To suddenly be unable to remember or think of anything.

I went blank during the test and forgot all the answers.

grow tired/old/calm, etc.

ставати, робитися

Become more and more in a state or condition over time.

After walking for hours, I grew tired and needed to rest.

hand in hand

рука об руку

Holding each other's hands while walking or standing.

The mother and child walked hand in hand through the park.

have an eye for sth

мати смак до чогось

You are very good at noticing or recognizing something special or beautiful.

She has an eye for fashion and always picks beautiful clothes.

have nothing to do with sb

не мати ніякого стосунку

You do not know someone or are not connected to them in any way.

I have nothing to do with that accident — I was at home.

have nothing to do with sb/sth

не мати стосунку до

You do not know someone or are not involved with something.

I have nothing to do with that broken window — I did not break it.

have sb over/round/to stay, etc.

запросити когось в гості

Invite someone to your home for a visit or to spend time with you.

We are having friends over for dinner this Saturday.

have/keep an open mind

бути відкритим до нових ідей

Be willing to listen to new ideas and change your opinion.

You should keep an open mind about different cultures and traditions.

have/play a part in sth

брати участь у чомусь

To be involved in something or help make something happen.

You can play a part in keeping our classroom clean by putting your rubbish in the bin.

however cold/difficult/slowly, etc.

як би не

A way to say that something does not change or matter, even if conditions are very bad or hard.

However difficult the task is, we must try to finish it.

I expect

я очікую

I think something will probably happen.

I expect they are already waiting for us.

if so

якщо так

Use this to say something is true or real in a situation.

Do you like pizza? If so, we can go to that restaurant tonight.

in a row

підряд

Things that happen one after another without stopping.

She won three games in a row yesterday.

in depth

детально, ґрунтовно

Looking at or studying something very carefully and completely in all details.

We studied the topic in depth for the whole month.

in itself

само по собі

Considered alone, without anything else.

The book in itself is very good, but the pictures make it even better.

in person

особисто

You are there and meeting someone face-to-face, not on phone or video.

I want to talk to the teacher in person about my homework.

in place of sth

замість чогось

Instead of something; you use one thing when you do not have another thing.

I used sugar in place of honey because I did not have honey.

in private

наодинці

With nobody else watching or listening.

She talked to her friend in private about her problem.

in progress

у процесі

Happening now, and not finished yet.

My homework is in progress; I will finish it tomorrow.

in public

на публіці

In an open place where everyone can see you.

She felt shy singing in public at the school concert.

in return

в обмін

As payment or thanks for something you were given.

She helped me move, so I cooked dinner for her in return.

in sb's direction

у бік когось

Toward the place where someone is standing or sitting.

She looked in my direction when she heard her name.

in secret

потайки

Doing something that other people do not know about.

She ate the chocolate in secret so nobody would find out.

in this respect/in many respects

в цьому плані

A way to talk about one or more specific things or ways that something is true or different.

In many respects, learning English is like learning to play an instrument.

in turn

по черзі

One after another, each person does something one at a time.

The children sat in a circle and spoke in turn during class.

it's just as well

воно й на краще

Something is fortunate or good because a bad situation did not happen.

I missed the bus, but it's just as well because I was not ready.

just as

так само як

In the same way or at the same time as something else.

She cooks just as well as her mother does.

keep a/your promise

виконати обіцянку

Do what you said you would do.

I promised to help my friend, and I kept my promise.

keep sb amused

розважати когось

To make someone happy and entertained so they do not feel bored.

I read stories to keep my daughter amused during the long car trip.

keep sb waiting

змушувати когось чекати

To make someone wait for you; to not arrive or come when you said you would.

I'm sorry I kept you waiting — my bus was late.

keep sb/sth in mind

пам'ятати про когось/щось

Remember something important so you think about it again later.

Keep my birthday in mind so you don't forget!

kill time

вбити час

Do something while you wait because you have nothing else to do.

I killed time in the airport by reading a magazine.

lead a busy/normal/quiet, etc. life

жити зайнятим/звичайним/спокійним життям

To have a life that is busy, normal, quiet, or some other type of way.

She leads a quiet life in the countryside away from the city.

learn your lesson

взяти собі урок

Understand that something bad happened because of your mistake and change your behaviour.

After she failed the test, she learned her lesson and started studying harder.

leave sb alone

залишити когось на самоті

Stop bothering someone and let them do what they want.

Please leave me alone; I want to read my book.

let me/us

дозволь/дозвольте мені/нам

Allow me or us to do something; give permission or opportunity to do something.

Let me help you with your bag.

like mad

як божевільний; щодуху

Very fast or with a lot of energy and effort.

She ran like mad to catch the bus.

little by little

потроху; крок за кроком

Slowly and gradually, in very small amounts or steps over time.

I am learning English little by little every day.

look sb in the eye/eyes

дивитися прямо в очі

To look directly at someone's face while talking to them.

When you tell the truth, you can look someone in the eye.

lose track

втратити лік (часу)

To forget about something because you are not paying attention to it anymore.

I was so busy that I lost track of time and missed my appointment.

lose your life

загинути, померти

To die or be killed in an accident or dangerous situation.

Many people lost their lives in the earthquake last year.

make a (big) difference

мати великий вплив

To have an important effect or change something in a good way.

Learning English every day makes a big difference in your speaking skills.

make no difference/not make any difference

не має значення

It does not matter or is not important.

You can wear a red shirt or a blue shirt — it makes no difference to me.

make the best of sth

зробити найкраще з чогось

To try to enjoy or succeed with something bad or difficult.

We did not have much money, but we made the best of our holiday.

make the/sb's bed

застелити ліжко

To arrange the sheets and blankets on a bed so it is neat and tidy.

Every morning, I make my bed before I go to school.

make use of sth

користуватися чимось

To use something that you have available.

I make use of my bicycle to go to school every day.

make your way

йти, рухатися

Go from one place to another place.

I made my way to the kitchen to get some water.

manners

поведінка

The way you behave and treat other people.

Good manners mean saying please and thank you.

may as well

можна й

You should do something because there is no good reason not to do it.

We have no more classes today, so we may as well go home early.

may/might as well

можна спокійно

You can do something because there is no good reason not to do it.

We are already late, so we might as well stop for coffee.

may/might/could well

можливо, може бути

Something is possible or likely to happen.

The meeting may well finish early today.

might as well

можна б і

You should do something because there is no good reason not to do it.

We have no food at home, so we might as well go to the restaurant.

no end

без кінця

Continuing for a very long time, and seeming never to stop.

The meeting seemed to have no end and lasted for hours.

no need

не потрібно

You do not have to do something because it is not necessary.

You can relax now, there is no need to worry about the test.

no sign of sb/sth

ніякої ознаки

With nobody or nothing to be seen or found anywhere.

I waited at the park, but there was no sign of my friend.

no such thing

не існує такого

Something does not exist or is not real.

There is no such thing as a free lunch; everything costs money.

not have a clue

не мати поняття

You do not know or understand something at all.

I do not have a clue what this word means.

not quite

не зовсім

Almost, but not completely or not exactly the way you wanted.

The coffee is not quite hot enough.

not/never get anywhere

нічого не досягти

To make no progress or achieve no success in what you are trying to do.

I studied hard but never got anywhere with learning the piano.

nothing but

тільки

Only this thing and nothing else.

This job is nothing but hard work every day.

on a daily/monthly/regular, etc. basis

щодня/щомісяця/регулярно

Regularly, at fixed times.

She goes to the gym on a daily basis to stay healthy.

on behalf of sb or on sb's behalf

від імені когось

You do something for another person because they cannot do it themselves.

I signed the document on behalf of my mother because she was sick.

on condition that

за умови що

You can do something, but only if another thing happens first.

You can go to the party on condition that you finish your homework.

one after another

один за одним

Things happen in a line, with each thing starting when the last one finishes.

The children went into the classroom one after another.

one at a time

по одному

Doing things separately, not together; first one thing, then another thing.

Please eat one at a time — do not talk with your mouth full.

one by one

по одному

Things happen or are done separately, not all together at the same time.

The students entered the classroom one by one.

one way or another

так чи інакше

It means something will happen, but you are not sure how it will happen.

I will finish this project one way or another, even if I have to work late.

one way or the other

так чи інакше

Something will happen, but we don't know exactly how.

Don't worry—we will finish this project one way or the other.

or anything

чи щось подібне

Used after an example, to show that there are other similar things.

Do you want coffee or anything?

or else

або ж

Used to warn what will happen if something is not done.

You must finish your homework, or else you cannot play outside.

or whatever

або щось подібне

Used when you do not want to say exactly what you mean.

We can go to the park or whatever you want to do.

out of control

поза контролем

Something is happening and you cannot stop it or manage it anymore.

The children were running around the house and it was completely out of control.

out of nowhere

раптово, несподівано

Suddenly, when you do not expect it.

I was walking home when a cat suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

over and over (again)

знову й знову

Doing the same thing many times, again and again.

She practiced the piano piece over and over until she played it perfectly.

pass a law

прийняти закон

To officially accept and approve a new law.

The government passed a law that all drivers must wear seatbelts.

play a part in sth

брати участь у чомусь

To be one of the reasons why something happens or to help make something happen.

Good sleep plays a part in staying healthy.

pour into/out/from, etc.

наливати

Make liquid flow from a container into or out of something.

She poured water into the glass from the bottle.

preparations

підготовка

Things you do or make ready before an event or activity happens.

We are making preparations for the birthday party this weekend.

pretty much/well

майже, в основному

It means almost, nearly, or basically the same thing; almost completely.

I have pretty much finished my homework, just a few more questions to do.

promise to be sth

обіцяти бути

Say you will do something or become something in the future.

I promise to be a good student and work hard in class.

propose to do sth

збиратися робити

To say you want to do something or that you have a plan to do something.

I propose to meet you at the coffee shop tomorrow morning.

range from sth to sth/between sth and sth

коливатися від ... до ...

Different things vary between a lower and a higher amount or level.

The prices range from $10 to $50 depending on the size.

remain a secret/mystery, etc.

залишатися секретом/таємницею

Continue to be something unknown that people do not understand or know about.

What happened to her money will remain a mystery forever.

remain at/in/with, etc.

залишатися в

Stay in a place or continue being in a situation without moving or leaving.

I will remain at home until the rain stops.

require sb to do sth

вимагати від когось робити щось

To say that someone must do something because it is a rule or law.

The school requires students to wear uniforms.

roll down/in/off, etc.

закочувати, котити

Move something by turning it over and over, or move it smoothly on wheels.

She rolled down the car window to get some fresh air.

roots

корені

The parts of a plant that grow under the ground and take water from the soil.

The tree's roots help it drink water from the earth.

round and round

по колу, по кругу

Moving in a circle again and again in the same direction.

The children ran round and round the playground.

rush to do sth

поспішити щось зробити

To hurry and do something quickly because you do not have much time.

I rushed to finish my homework before dinner.

sb's prospects

майбутні можливості

The chances or possibilities that someone will be successful in the future.

Good schools can improve a child's prospects for getting a better job.

scales

ваги

A tool you use to measure how heavy something is.

I stepped on the bathroom scales to check my weight.

seize a chance/opportunity

скористатися можливістю

Take an opportunity when you can because it may not come again.

She seized the chance to study abroad and packed her bags immediately.

special attention/care/treatment

особлива увага

Extra help or interest that is more than usual for someone or something.

The baby needs special care because she is very small.

strangely enough

дивно, але

Used to say something surprising or unexpected happened, but it is true.

Strangely enough, I found my lost keys in the refrigerator.

take account of sth

враховувати щось

To think about something and remember it when you make a decision or plan.

When you plan your budget, you should take account of all your expenses.

take advantage of sb/sth

скористатися з чогось

Use someone or something in a good way for your benefit.

I took advantage of the sale and bought a new coat.

take into account sth

врахувати щось

To think about something important when you make a decision.

You should take into account the weather before planning your picnic.

take it for granted

не цінувати, вважати само собою зрозумілим

To believe something is true or normal without thinking about it or being grateful for it.

Many people take clean water for granted, but it is very important.

take sb/sth for granted

недооцінювати, не цінувати

To stop appreciating someone or something because you expect them always to be there.

Don't take your parents for granted; they work hard to help you.

take sth into consideration

врахувати щось

To think about something carefully before you decide or choose.

When you buy a new phone, you should take the price into consideration.

take the/this opportunity to do sth

скористатися нагодою

Use a good chance to do something you want to do.

I took the opportunity to visit my grandmother when I was in her city.

tend to do sth

зазвичай робити

Usually or often do something; it is your habit or normal behaviour.

I tend to drink coffee every morning.

that's it

ось і все

Said when something is finished or complete.

I have finished my homework. That's it!

the air

повітря

The invisible gas around us that we breathe.

I opened the window to let fresh air into the room.

the best/worst, etc. yet

найкращий/найгірший досі

Better or worse than anything before now.

This is the best pizza I have eaten yet.

the club/gay/music, etc. scene

сцена, середовище

A group of people who share the same interests and activities in a particular area.

She loves the music scene in her city and goes to concerts every weekend.

the day/week/year, etc. before last

позаминулий день/тиждень/рік

The day, week, or year that comes two times before now.

The week before last, I was very busy with work.

the former

перший з двох

The first of two things or people that you just talked about.

Alice and Bob are friends; the former lives in London.

the last

останній

The one that comes after all the others.

I ate the last biscuit in the box.

the last person/thing, etc.

остання людина/річ

The final one when there are no more after it.

She was the last person to leave the classroom.

the latter

другий з них

The second person or thing you just mentioned.

I like both coffee and tea, but I prefer the latter.

the look of sb/sth

вигляд

The appearance or way someone or something looks.

I like the look of that new restaurant in town.

the main thing

найголовніше

The most important thing that you need to remember or do.

The main thing is to have fun when you play sports.

the other way round/around

навпаки

The opposite of how it was before.

I thought he was older, but it's the other way around—he's younger than me.

the pros and cons

переваги та недоліки

The good things and bad things about something that you must think about.

We talked about the pros and cons of buying a new car.

the reality/realities of sth

реальність чогось

The true facts or actual situation about something, not what you imagine.

The realities of working as a teacher include long hours and preparing lessons at home.

the same

такий же

Not different; exactly like something or someone else.

I want the same coffee as you.

the secret

таємниця

Information that you do not tell other people because you want to keep it private.

My sister told me a secret, and I promised not to tell anyone.

the sight of sb/sth

вигляд когось/чогось

The act of seeing someone or something.

The sight of her old friend made her very happy.

the supernatural

надприродне, надприродні явища

Things that cannot be explained by science, like ghosts or magic.

Many people believe in the supernatural and think ghosts are real.

the trouble with sb/sth

проблема з кимось/чимось

A problem or difficulty that someone or something has.

The trouble with my phone is that the battery dies very quickly.

the weekend/week/Thursday, etc. after next

через тиждень

The weekend, week, or day that comes after the next one.

Let's meet the week after next because next week is too busy.

the whole thing

все це

Everything together; all of something, not just one part.

I don't like this job anymore — I want to quit the whole thing.

those who/which/that

ті, які

Words used to talk about specific people or things you already mentioned.

I like those books that you recommended to me last week.

to make matters worse

погіршити ситуацію

To cause a bad situation to become even more bad or difficult.

I lost my keys, and to make matters worse, my phone died too.

turn blue/cold/nasty, etc.

ставати холодним/синім/погрозливим

To become a different colour, temperature, or condition.

When you go outside in winter, your fingers turn cold.

under attack/control/investigation, etc.

під атакою/контролем/розслідуванням

In a situation where something bad is happening to you or being done to you right now.

The city is under attack by the enemy army.

under control

під контролем

Something is managed well and not causing problems.

The teacher kept the classroom under control during the lesson.

what struck me/the first thing that struck me...

що мене вразило

Used to say what first caught your attention or surprised you.

The first thing that struck me about the city was how clean and modern it looked.

whenever possible

коли можливо

Every time that you can or every time that it is easy for you to do something.

I try to walk to work whenever possible because it is good exercise.

wherever possible

коли можливо

Whenever you have the chance.

I walk to work wherever possible because I like exercise.

why should/shouldn't...?

чому я повинен/повинна...?

A question asking for a reason or explanation about what you should or should not do.

Why should I eat vegetables? Because they are healthy.

wind along/through, etc.

звиватися

To move in a curvy, twisting way instead of a straight line.

The river winds through the forest.

with all your heart

від усього серця

To do something with very strong feelings and complete effort.

She loves her children with all her heart.

without (a) doubt

без сумніву

It means you are very sure about something; it is definitely true.

She is without a doubt the best student in our class.

yet again

знову і знову

Something happens one more time, like it did before.

I forgot my keys yet again this morning.

Сталі вирази англійською — B2, 232 слова

(at) any minute; any minute now

(every) once in a while

(the) West

a certain

a deep sleep

a dose of sth

a sharp rise/increase/drop, etc.

a short/ten-minute, etc. walk

a stream of sth

a week/six months/ten years, etc. from now

a working knowledge of sth

accept responsibility/blame

all along

all of a sudden

all over again

all over the place

all the way

along with sb/sth

American/Italian, etc. by birth

among the best/worst/biggest, etc.

any day/minute/time, etc. now

anything like

at all costs

at fault

at first sight

at risk

at sb's disposal

at your convenience

attract/get (sb's) attention

be (of) any/some use

be (of) no use

be a disgrace

be a pain

be absorbed in sth

be aimed at sb

be around

be associated with sth

be at/on the point of doing sth

be based at/in/etc.

be coming up

be designed for/to do sth

be exposed to sth

be found

be in a dream

be in doubt

be in need of sth

be no good or be not any/much good

be no use doing sth

be obliged to do sth

be out of practice

be over the moon

be poor in sth

be prepared to do sth

be said to be

be seated

be the case

be trapped

be unclear about sth

be/get hooked on sth

be/get involved (in/with sth)

be/get swept along/away, etc.

be/have nothing to do with sb

be/have to do with sth

be/mean everything

bear (sb/sth) in mind

bear/keep sb/sth in mind

become a reality

before (very/too) long

better/worse still

beyond my/our, etc. control

beyond your/out of control

bound to do sth

break an agreement/promise, etc.

by heart

can't be bothered

can't keep/take your eyes off sb/sth

can't/couldn't get over sth

common knowledge

consider sb/sth (to be) sth