Every year at the end of winter Russian people and several other neighboring nations celebrate the Defender of the Fatherland Day. This holiday falls on February 23rd and has special meaning.
It was first celebrated in the first half of the 20th century as the day of Red Army. Today, it’s commonly known as the father’s or all men’s day. On this occasion women across Russia and some former Soviet republics prepare small but hearty presents for their fathers, husbands, sons, brothers, boyfriends and simply male friends. Apart from presents they can buy postcards or flowers for them. It is especially appreciated when little girls prepare some handmade stuff for their fathers or brothers. Such small but valuable presents are always cherished.
I don’t think his dream will ever come true. He has a pipe dream. (несбыточная мечта)
He seems to be depressed. He really needs the dome-doctor. (психолог/психиатр)
It’s unfair. You’re always passing the torch for me! (перекладываешь ответственность на меня)
We should not criticize other people for bad qualities in their character that we have ourselves. People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. (это пословица: люди, которые живут в стеклянных домах, не должны бросаться камнями)
I admire her voice. She really has a set of pipes . (певческий голос)
He has always carried a torch for Jessica, but she seems not to notice. She really has a heart of stone. (каменное сердце)
Women have made progress in breaking through the glass ceiling to reach top positions. ("стеклянный потолок", то есть невидимый барьер, который препятствует продвижению человека по профессиональной лестнице и занятию ним высоких позиций в бизнесе или политике.)
Every year at the end of winter Russian people and several other neighboring nations celebrate the Defender of the Fatherland Day. This holiday falls on February 23rd and has special meaning.
It was first celebrated in the first half of the 20th century as the day of Red Army. Today, it’s commonly known as the father’s or all men’s day. On this occasion women across Russia and some former Soviet republics prepare small but hearty presents for their fathers, husbands, sons, brothers, boyfriends and simply male friends. Apart from presents they can buy postcards or flowers for them. It is especially appreciated when little girls prepare some handmade stuff for their fathers or brothers. Such small but valuable presents are always cherished.
I don’t think his dream will ever come true. He has a pipe dream. (несбыточная мечта)
He seems to be depressed. He really needs the dome-doctor. (психолог/психиатр)
It’s unfair. You’re always passing the torch for me! (перекладываешь ответственность на меня)
We should not criticize other people for bad qualities in their character that we have ourselves. People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. (это пословица: люди, которые живут в стеклянных домах, не должны бросаться камнями)
I admire her voice. She really has a set of pipes . (певческий голос)
He has always carried a torch for Jessica, but she seems not to notice. She really has a heart of stone. (каменное сердце)
Women have made progress in breaking through the glass ceiling to reach top positions. ("стеклянный потолок", то есть невидимый барьер, который препятствует продвижению человека по профессиональной лестнице и занятию ним высоких позиций в бизнесе или политике.)