💗 pun - каламбур/игра слов
💗 ham - ветчина
💗 pug - мопс

Umpteenth gags from the chat with my study buddy! Her funny bone suits me perfectly… btw can it be deciphered as belittling Bieber’s virtue? (weren’t planning on it tbh). Making incremental steps towards being an obnoxious person 😈

🩵 to dawn on
- to be suddenly realized by someone
Then it dawned on me that I was actually going to have the job.

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⭐️unprecedented
– Never done or known before; without previous example.
The pandemic caused an unprecedented global shutdown of businesses and travel.

⭐️to elect
– To choose someone for a position by voting.
The committee elected her as their new chairperson after a close vote.

⭐️to campaign for
– To work actively in support of a cause or candidate.
She campaigned for environmental reforms by organizing protests and speaking at universities.

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⭐️squad
– A small group of people working together, often in a military, sports, or political context.
The football coach praised his squad for their teamwork during the championship.

⭐️hunger strike
– A prolonged refusal to eat as a form of protest.
The political prisoner went on a hunger strike to demand fair treatment.

⭐️suffrage
– The right to vote in political elections.
The women's suffrage movement fought for decades to secure voting rights for women.

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💘to legitimise
– To make something lawful or acceptable.
The new law sought to legitimise same-sex marriage nationwide.

💘welfare state
– A system where the government provides social and economic support to its citizens.
Countries like Sweden are known for their strong welfare state, offering free healthcare and education.

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💘to rise to power through
– To gain authority or control by a particular means.
He rose to power through a combination of charisma and strategic alliances.

💘grande dame
– A highly respected elderly woman, especially in arts, politics, or society.
The actress, now in her 80s, is considered the grande dame of French cinema.

💘to confine to
– To restrict someone or something within certain limits.
Doctors confined him to bed rest for two weeks after the surgery.

⚫️get your bloodwork done
- To have a sample of your blood taken and analyzed for medical purposes.
The doctor told me to get my bloodwork done to check my vitamin D levels.

🔴crate
- A large shipping container, often made of wood or plastic.
The museum carefully unpacked the ancient vase from its wooden crate.

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🟤taxing
- Physically or mentally demanding; draining.
Caring for young children and aging parents simultaneously is incredibly taxing.

🟠inconclusive lab values
- Medical test results that are not clear enough to lead to a definite diagnosis or conclusion.
The first set of tests showed inconclusive lab values, so the doctor ordered more specific blood panels.

⚪️pivotal trick
- A crucial or key technique that is central to success.
The pivotal trick to making a good soufflé is to fold the egg whites gently without deflating them.

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🔵confrontational (в видео съедаю слог 😪)
- Behaving in a way that is intended to provoke opposition or argument.
The debate became heated when one candidate adopted a confrontational tone.

⚫️to defy the odds
- To succeed in spite of having a very low chance of success.
The small startup defied the odds and became a major competitor to the tech giants.

🟢biased attitude
- A preconceived opinion or prejudice that influences judgment unfairly.
The manager's biased attitude against remote workers affected his decisions on promotions.

🌈 to feel jittery
- Feel anxious and taxing нервничать
I drank that large coffee too quickly, and now I feel jittery and can't concentrate.

📔 to cut out (smth)
- Stop completely убрать из рациона
She cut out sugar from her diet for health reasons.

😻 fair-weather friend
- Someone who stops being loyal when you run into difficulties and need help
I thought Allison and I had a strong friendship, but I learned she was just another fair-weather friend when she stopped talking to me after my divorce.

I was watching Materialists and came across the word “dowry” and it hit me that we all know it's the property or money a bride brings to her husband at marriage but the word has such an outdated implication to it doesn't it?

It made me ponder in what contexts we still use it today. Maybe it’s confined to historical dramas? Or is it still ubiquitous in some parts of the world? Any thoughts?

💖 dowry - приданое 💖

Сегодня едем автостопом копать репу и пугать ворон пугалом ✅

💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗(автостопить)
- to travel by getting free rides in passing vehicles
He dropped out in 1976 and hitchhiked west.

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- an object made to resemble a human figure, set up to scare birds away from a field where crops are growing
The gaunt little scarecrow in threadbare workhouse clothes.

Why did the scarecrow become a successful hitchhiker?

Because he was outstanding in his field!

1️⃣to introduce a rule = to establish a new regulation into effect
The school decided to introduce a rule prohibiting the use of mobile phones during lessons.

🌷tag along with me = to accompany
My little brother always wants to tag along with me when I go out with my friends.

☁️to get a CT scan at a discount
The clinic is having a special promotion, so I was able to get a CT scan at a discount.

✨to look into a matter = to investigate and find out
The manager promised to look into the matter of the missing supplies and get back to us.

✖️a penalty of 100 rubles = a fine
The new family policy has a penalty of 100 rubles for anyone who speaks Russian during English Only hours.

💚to root for smbd = to encourage one’s success
Even though he was the underdog, the entire crowd was rooting for him to win the race.