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🎉Не долго решала, какую тему выбрать: приближается новый год, поэтому хотелось связать задание с ним, даже если номинально.

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TOP-10 IDIOMS WITH 'NEW'

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🩰get/give a new lease of life (UK) / a new lease on life (US) - вторая жизнь, воспрянуть духом, вдохнуть новую жизнь
= an occasion or opportunity for a renewed enjoyment in, enthusiasm for, or appreciation of one's life
Mary's gotten a new lease on life ever since her daughter was born.

🩰(as) good as new - как новенький
= in good or perfect condition, often after an act of restoration, as well or as healthy as normal
When I broke my foot, I was in a cast for six weeks, but now I'm as good as new.

🩰(brand) spanking new - совершенно новый
= totally new; never before used
I got this sweater brand spanking new from the thrift store. I can't believe people buy such high-end stuff and then don't even wear it.

🩰a whole new ball game - совсем другое
= some thing or situation that is very different to, and often more difficult or complicated than, something else
It's one thing to babysit your friends' kids from time to time, but having your own children is a whole new ball game.

🩰be new to the game - быть новичком в этом деле
= be inexperienced in a particular area
It's his first day working construction, so cut him a little slack—he's new to the game.

🩰feel like a new person - чувствовать себя совершенно другим человеком
= feel completely refreshed and in good health and spirits, especially after an exhausting or debilitating experience.
I'll feel like a new person once I have a shower and a good night's sleep.

🩰tear someone a new one - устроить кому-то разнос
= (slang) to criticize, berate, or upbraid one in an extremely belligerent and angry manner.
Oh man, the boss is going to tear me a new one when he finds out what happened!

🩰What else is new? - тоже мне новость
= what was just mentioned is not new or noteworthy. Often said as a statement rather than a question.
A: "Upper management is totally derailing our project with their interference." B: "Yeah, what else is new. They're always meddling with our work."

🩰you learn something new every day
= (cliché) used to emphasize the fact that one just learned something that they weren't aware of up to that point.
A: "There are some minor tweaks to be made, but for all intensive purposes, the app is finished." B: "You mean 'for all intents and purposes.'" A: "Really? I've been saying it wrong all these years? Huh, you learn something new every day."

🩰(something) is the new (something)
= something has replaced something else, often as the most fashionable, trendy thing of the moment.
Trust me, navy is the new black when it comes to winter jackets.

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🎊HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎊

Всем успехов в изучении и преподавании английского в 2025!

Мой конец года выдался совсем не таким, как я его планировала. Вернусь к регулярному постингу, как только позволит здоровье!

А пока можете почитать интересные посты с прошлого нового года:

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🎄креативные рождественские рекламы

🍭что такое Hallmark movies: corny vs cheesy

Всем хорошо отпраздновать и отдохнуть!

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