10 Ідіом про роботу та відпочинок

Рoбота: 1Burning the midnight oil /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ ðə ˈmɪdnaɪt ɔɪl/ Працювати допізна I was burning the midnight oil to finish the project. Я працював допізна, щоб завершити проєкт. 2Back to the drawing board /bæk tuː ðə ˈdrɔːɪŋ bɔːrd/ Починати cпочатку The marketing campaign failed, so it’s back to the drawing board. Маркетингова кампанія не вдалася, тому потрібно починати все спочатку. 3Hit the ground running /hɪt ðə ɡraʊnd ˈrʌnɪŋ/ Починати щось одразу й із запалом She hit the ground running in her new job. Вона зразу взялася за справу на новій роботі з ентузіазмом. 4In the hot seat /ɪn ðə hɒt siːt/ Бути в складній або відповідальній ситуації He’s in the hot seat for the upcoming presentation." Він опинився в скрутній ситуації перед майбутньою презентацією. 5Keep your nose to the grindstone /kiːp jɔː ˈnəʊz tuː ðə ˈɡraɪndstəʊn/ Працювати наполегливо She keeps her nose to the grindstone to meet the deadline. Вона наполегливо працює, щоб встигнути до дедлайну. Відпочинок: 1A breath of fresh air /ə brɛθ ʌv frɛʃ ɛr/ Щось нове та освіжаюче The vacation was a breath of fresh air after months of hard work. Відпустка була чимось новим та освіжаючим після місяців наполеглої роботи. 2On cloud nine /ɒn klaʊd naɪn/ Дуже щасливий She was on cloud nine after receiving the promotion. Вона була у сьомому небі після отримання просування по службі. 3A stone’s throw away /ə stəʊnz θrəʊ əˈweɪ/ Зовсім поруч, недалеко The beach is just a stone’s throw away from the hotel. Пляж знаходиться зовсім недалеко від готелю. 4Kick back and relax /kɪk bæk ænd rɪˈlæks/ Відпочити, розслабитися After a long day, it's time to kick back and relax. Після довгого дня настав час відпочити і розслабитися. 5A change of scenery /eɪ tʃeɪndʒ ʌv ˈsiːnəri/ Зміна обстановки I need a change of scenery after working in the office for a month. Мені потрібна зміна обстановки після місяця роботи в офісі. Story Сколько идиом вы насчитали в этой истории? Title: The Deadline Dilemma Lucy had been burning the midnight oil for weeks. She was a dedicated graphic designer at a top advertising firm, tasked with creating the most innovative campaign for their biggest client. But her progress had hit a snag. The initial designs weren’t meeting the client's expectations, so it was back to the drawing board. Feeling the pressure, Lucy had to hit the ground running with a fresh approach. She found herself in the hot seat, facing the challenge of meeting the rapidly approaching deadline. She knew she had to keep her nose to the grindstone and come up with a game-changing concept. Finally, after numerous late nights and relentless effort, she managed to present a brilliant idea that impressed everyone. She was relieved and felt a sense of accomplishment. After the successful pitch, her boss suggested she take some time off. "You’ve earned it. Take a break, it will be like a breath of fresh air," he said. Following his advice, Lucy decided to go on a weekend retreat to a cabin in the mountains. As soon as she arrived, she felt like she was on cloud nine. The scenery was stunning, and the location was just a stone’s throw away from a beautiful lake. For the next few days, Lucy did exactly as her boss suggested, she kicked back and relaxed. She hiked, read books, and even tried painting. It was a change of scenery she needed after the hustle and bustle of the office. Returning to work, Lucy felt rejuvenated, with a clear mind and a renewed sense of creativity. She was ready to tackle any future project that came her way. Her time away had given her the much-needed energy to excel once again. The experience taught her the importance of balancing hard work and relaxation. Sometimes, taking a break is just as essential as putting in the effort, and both are necessary for success. And from that point on, Lucy made sure to find time for herself, understanding that a little leisure time could fuel her productivity in the long run.