седьмая вода на киселе / очень дальний родственник
second cousin twice removed = he's my ***, so we're not very close
век живи, век учись
live and learn = Everyone makes mistakes; just ***
прощупать почву
To test the water(s) - I decided to *** before investing in the new company.
закинуть удочку = аккуратно намекнуть
to drop a hint - He *** about his upcoming birthday party.
закинуть удочку, аккуратно разузнать
to put out a feeler - I *** to see if the boss was going to give me a raise
обернуться против = аукнуться
to backfire - His trick ***, and he ended up looking foolish
выйти боком, аукнуться
to bite you in the ass - Not studying for the exam really *** when I failed it
делать тяп-ляп , кое-как
To do a half-ass job / do smth half-assed = Don't do your homework ***; try your best
вилами на воде писано = неясно
It's up in the air= Whether or not I'll get the job ***
не является чем-то незыблемым, неизменным
nothing is carved in stone = Even the best-laid plans ***, so be prepared for changes.
так тебе и надо
serves you right = You didn't listen to my advice, and now you're in trouble. ***
око за око
an eye for an eye / tit for tat = ***" can lead to a cycle of violence
и все такое, и подобное
and all that jazz = Last Sunday we went to the beach, swam, sunbathed, ***
лучший в _ эксперт в
the CEO of = She is the CEO of making the best cakes
позвольте не согласиться
I beg to differ, that's not how I remember it.
