- And to make matters worse Jill dumped me last night.

- И что еще хуже, Джилл вчера бросила меня.

to make matters worse – что еще хуже, что еще усугубляет ситуацию

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Tess just lost her job, and to make matters worse, her landlord is raising her rent. – Тесс потеряла работу, и что вдобавок ее арендодатель поднял плату за квартиру.

Sally had to stay at work till late and to make matters worse, she had nothing to eat at home. – Салли должна была задержаться на работе, и что еще хуже у нее не было еды дома.

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James was sitting in the cafe early in the morning, drinking his espresso and contemplating how he was going to make ends meet in the next few years. The weight of his financial burden had been keeping him up at night, and he desperately needed a solution. He'd tried everything, from taking on multiple part-time jobs to cutting down on expenses, but nothing seemed to work.
As he stared out of the cafe window, lost in thought, a familiar face suddenly appeared before him. It was Emily, his childhood friend, and she looked genuinely concerned.
"James, are you okay?" Emily asked as she slid into the chair opposite him.
James sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I'll be honest, Em, I'm in a real tough spot. Bills are piling up, and I just can't seem to get ahead."
Emily leaned in closer, her eyes filled with determination. "You remember my uncle, right? The one who owns that antique shop on Oak Street?"
James nodded, recalling the quirky little shop filled with rare collectibles and vintage treasures.
"Well, he's been looking for someone to help him out with the business," Emily said, a hopeful glint in her eyes. "He's not getting any younger, and he needs someone he can trust. I told him about you, and he'd like to meet you. Maybe this could be your chance to turn things around."
James couldn't believe his luck. He'd always been fascinated by the antique shop, and the thought of working with Emily's uncle was an exciting prospect. He agreed to meet with him later in the week, and as he left the cafe, a newfound sense of hope began to blossom within him.

(to be continued)

VOCABULARY

contemplate – размышлять
to make ends meet – сводить концы с концами
burden – бремя
cut down on – сокращать расходы на что-то
I'm in a real tough spot. – Я действительно в сложной ситуации.
are piling up – собираются в кучу
to get ahead – продвигаться
quirky – странный, необычный
help out – помогать выручать
glint – блеск
to turn things around – изменить положение дел
blossom – расцветать

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Over the next few weeks, James threw himself into learning the ins and outs of the antique business. Emily's uncle, Mr. Thornton, proved to be an excellent mentor, teaching him about the history and value of each item in the shop. With James's enthusiasm and dedication, the shop started to see more customers, and business began to pick up.
One day, while dusting off an old statue that had been sitting in the corner for years, James accidentally brushed against a seemingly inconspicuous spot. To his surprise, a small section of the statue clicked and opened to reveal a hidden compartment. Inside, nestled within a velvet-lined box, was a breathtakingly beautiful ring adorned with a large, sparkling diamond.
His heart raced as he picked up the ring, marveling at its elegance. Mr. Thornton, noticing James's excitement, came over to inspect the discovery.
"You've stumbled upon quite the treasure, my boy," Mr. Thornton exclaimed, a glint in his eye. "That's a diamond ring from the 19th century."
James's hands trembled as he realized the potential value of the ring. The ring was worth a small fortune. It was a turning point, not just for the shop but for James's own financial woes.
They carefully researched the ring's history and provenance, and soon, word got out about their remarkable find. Collectors and enthusiasts arrived to the shop, all eager to get their hands on this extraordinary piece of jewelry.
In the end, they sold the ring for an enormous amount of money, enough to secure the future of the antique shop and change James's life forever. With his financial worries finally behind him, James was driving along brightly lit streets, knowing that the money on the back seat of the car was more than enough for his life for years to come.

VOCABILARY

ins and outs – детали, подробности
business began to pick up – дела пошли в гору
inconspicuous – неприметный
reveal – показать, открыть
to nestle – укрыться, спрятаться
adorned – украшенный
stumbled upon – наткнуться, случайно найти
tremble – дрожать
fortune – состояние
woes – проблемы, волнения
provenance – происхождение
brightly lit – ярко освещенный