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📘 Word: To wit

📝 Meaning: adv. Namely or specifically
🎭 Formality: Formal
🔊 Pronunciation: /tuː wɪt/
📝 Synonyms: Namely, specifically, that is
🇷🇺 Russian: А именно или конкретно
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Aniq yoki aniq

💬 Example: "The event will honor three individuals, to wit: John, Mary, and Paul."
📘 Word: chutzpah

📝 Meaning: n. Boldness or audacity
🎭 Formality: Informal
🔊 Pronunciation: /ˈxʊt.spə/
📝 Synonyms: nerve, audacity, boldness
🇷🇺 Russian: Смелость или смелость
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Jasorat yoki jasorat

💬 Example: "She had the chutzpah to ask for a raise."
📘 Word: Run counter

📝 Meaning: phr. To go against or be in opposition to something.
🎭 Formality: Formal
🔊 Pronunciation: /rʌn ˈkaʊn.tər/
📝 Synonyms: Contradict, oppose
🇷🇺 Russian: Идти против или быть в оппозиции
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Qarshi chiqish yoki muxolifatda bo'lish

💬 Example: "Their proposal runs counter to the principles of democracy."
📘 Word: Seal the deal

📝 Meaning: phr. To finalize an agreement or make a decision official.
🎭 Formality: Informal
🔊 Pronunciation: /siːl ðə diːl/
📝 Synonyms: Finalize, conclude, confirm
🇷🇺 Russian: Для заключения соглашения или принятия решения
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Shartnomani yakunlash yoki qaror qabul qilish

💬 Example: "Once we agree on the terms, we can seal the deal and sign the contract."
📘 Word: Cogent

📝 Meaning: adj. Clear, logical, and convincing.
🎭 Formality: Formal
🔊 Pronunciation: /ˈkəʊdʒənt/
📝 Synonyms: Persuasive, compelling
🇷🇺 Russian: Ясно, логично и
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Aniq, mantiqiy va

💬 Example: "His cogent argument persuaded the board to approve the new policy."
📘 Word: get a feel

📝 Meaning: idiom. To gain an understanding or sense
🎭 Formality: Informal
🔊 Pronunciation: /ɡet ə fiːl/
📝 Synonyms: understand, sense, grasp
🇷🇺 Russian: Чтобы обрести понимание или смысл
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Tushunish yoki his qilish uchun

💬 Example: "I’m trying to get a feel for the new system."
📘 Word: Factor in

📝 Meaning: phr. to include something in consideration when making a decision.
🎭 Formality: Informal
🔊 Pronunciation: /ˈfæktər ɪn/
📝 Synonyms: Consider, include
🇷🇺 Russian: учитывать что-либо при составлении
🇺🇿 Uzbek: a qilishda biror narsani hisobga olmoq

💬 Example: "Don't forget to factor in the potential risks before finalizing the plan."
📘 Word: laggard

📝 Meaning: n. Someone or something that falls behind
🎭 Formality: Formal
🔊 Pronunciation: /ˈlæɡ.ərd/
📝 Synonyms: straggler, dawdler, slowpoke
🇷🇺 Russian: Кто-то или что-то, что отстает
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Kimdir yoki biror narsa orqada qoladi

💬 Example: "The company was a laggard in adopting new tech."
📘 Word: Intriguing

📝 Meaning: adj. Arousing curiosity or interest; fascinating.
🎭 Formality: Neutral
🔊 Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtriguːɪŋ/
📝 Synonyms: Fascinating, captivating, compelling
🇷🇺 Russian: Вызывание любопытства или интереса;
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Qiziqish yoki qiziqish uyg'otish;

💬 Example: "The new theory is truly intriguing, and many researchers are eager to explore it further."
📘 Word: Shoot the breeze

📝 Meaning: phr. To have a casual or light conversation.
🎭 Formality: Informal
🔊 Pronunciation: /ʃuːt ðə briːz/
📝 Synonyms: Chat, talk, gossip
🇷🇺 Russian: Чтобы иметь повседневный или легкий
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Oddiy yoki yorug'likka ega bo'lish uchun

💬 Example: "We spent the afternoon shooting the breeze over coffee."
📘 Word: Susceptible

📝 Meaning: adj. Likely to be influenced or harmed by something.
🎭 Formality: Neutral
🔊 Pronunciation: /səˈsɛptɪbl/
📝 Synonyms: Vulnerable, prone
🇷🇺 Russian: Вероятность подвергнуться влиянию или вреду со стороны
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Ta'sir qilish yoki zarar etkazish ehtimoli bor

💬 Example: "People with weak immune systems are more susceptible to illness."
📘 Word: In essence

📝 Meaning: phr. At its core or in its most important aspect.
🎭 Formality: Formal
🔊 Pronunciation: /ɪn ˈɛsəns/
📝 Synonyms: Essentially, fundamentally
🇷🇺 Russian: По своей сути или в самом важном
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Uning mohiyatida yoki eng muhimi

💬 Example: "In essence, their argument is about fairness."
📘 Word: On behalf of

📝 Meaning: prep. Representing or acting for
🎭 Formality: Formal
🔊 Pronunciation: /ɒn bɪˈhæf əv/
📝 Synonyms: Representing, for, in the name of
🇷🇺 Russian: Представляя или действуя от имени
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Vakillik qilish yoki harakat qilish

💬 Example: "I am speaking on behalf of the entire team."
📘 Word: Cornerstone

📝 Meaning: n. 1 A stone that forms the base of a building.
2 A fundamental or essential element of something.
🎭 Formality: Formal
🔊 Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːnəstən/
📝 Synonyms: Foundation, basis, keystone
🇷🇺 Russian: 1\) Камень, образующий основание а; 2\) Фундаментальный или существенный элемент
🇺🇿 Uzbek: 1\) a asosini tashkil etuvchi tosh; 2\) ning asosiy yoki muhim elementi

💬 Example: "Integrity is the cornerstone of a strong relationship."
📘 Word: laissez-faire

📝 Meaning: adj. Non-interference, especially in economics
🎭 Formality: Formal
🔊 Pronunciation: /ˌleɪ.seɪ ˈfeər/
📝 Synonyms: hands-off, non-interventionist, permissive
🇷🇺 Russian: Невмешательство, особенно в экономику
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Ayniqsa, iqtisodiyotga aralashmaslik

💬 Example: "The government adopted a laissez-faire approach."
📘 Word: By all means

📝 Meaning: phr. Used to give permission or encourage someone to do something.
🎭 Formality: Formal
🔊 Pronunciation: /baɪ ɔːl miːnz/
📝 Synonyms: Certainly, absolutely
🇷🇺 Russian: Используется, чтобы дать разрешение или побудить кого-либо сделать
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Biror kishiga ruxsat berish yoki qilishga undash uchun ishlatiladi

💬 Example: "By all means, go ahead and start the presentation."
📘 Word: cut teeth

📝 Meaning: phr. v. To gain initial experience
🎭 Formality: Informal
🔊 Pronunciation: /kʌt tiːθ/
📝 Synonyms: learn, gain experience
🇷🇺 Russian: Для получения первоначального опыта
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Dastlabki tajribaga ega bo'lish uchun

💬 Example: "He cut his teeth in finance."
📘 Word: Adapt

📝 Meaning: v. To adjust or modify something to suit new conditions or a new purpose.
🎭 Formality: Neutral
🔊 Pronunciation: /əˈdæpt/
📝 Synonyms: Adjust, modify
🇷🇺 Russian: Приспособить или модифицировать что-либо в соответствии с новыми условиями или новым
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Biror narsani yangi shartlarga yoki yangi sharoitlarga moslashtirish yoki o'zgartirish

💬 Example: "He quickly adapted to the new role after moving to a different department."
📘 Word: nothing burger

📝 Meaning: n. Something overhyped but insignificant
🎭 Formality: Informal
🔊 Pronunciation: /ˈnʌθ.ɪŋ ˌbɜːr.ɡər/
📝 Synonyms: non-issue, triviality, hype
🇷🇺 Russian: Что-то преувеличенное, но незначительное
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Biror narsa haddan tashqari oshirib yuborilgan, ammo ahamiyatsiz

💬 Example: "The scandal turned out to be a nothing burger."
📘 Word: Define

📝 Meaning: v. To explain the meaning or scope of something.
🎭 Formality: Formal
🔊 Pronunciation: /dɪˈfaɪn/
📝 Synonyms: Explain, describe
🇷🇺 Russian: Чтобы объяснить смысл или сферу применения
🇺🇿 Uzbek: Ma'nosini yoki doirasini tushuntirish uchun

💬 Example: "The teacher will define the concept of sustainable development during the class."