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the dismal science – страшна наука


A disparaging term for the discipline of economics, coined in 1849 by Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle as a label for the school of economists who supported the abolition of slavery.
Economists have predicted that the exponential population growth will eventually cause our entire society to collapse in on itself—I suppose that is why they are known as practitioners of the
dismal science.

be not rocket science – не вища математика


To not be a pursuit, activity, or endeavor that requires extraordinary skill or intelligence. Look, all you need to do is reformat the hard drive on your computer. It isn't rocket science! Sure, it
took a little bit of time to figure out, but reinstalling the modem wasn't rocket science or anything.

rocket science – китайська грамота


A pursuit, activity, or endeavor that requires extraordinary skill or intelligence. Most often used in the negative to imply the opposite. Look, all you need to do is reformat the hard drive on
your computer. It isn't rocket science! I thought it would be simple enough to fix the car's engine on my own, but this turned out to be like rocket science to me!

blind (one) with science збивати з пантелику


To use technical terms or scientific jargon that the listener does not understand. As you plan your talk, be careful not to blind the audience with science.

have (something) down to a science – знати на зубок


To learn, master, or understand something perfectly, to the point of requiring little or no focus to do, recall, or accomplish it. I had my routine down to a science so there wouldn't be any room
for error during the performance. I'm a working mom of three, so I have lunch-making down to a science—I put out all the pieces of bread, add jelly to each one, and then do the same with
peanut butter.

get (something) down to a science – знати. аж від зубів відскакує


To learn, master, or understand something perfectly, to the point of requiring little or no focus to do, recall, or accomplish it. I got my routine down to a science so there wouldn't be any room
for error during the performance. I'm a working mom of three, so I've got lunch-making down to a science—I put out all the pieces of bread, add jelly to each one, and then do the same with
peanut butter.

https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/Sciences

Science Idioms Since science is such a broad field - you've got biology, chemistry, physics, geology, zoology, and more - the opportunities for idioms abound.

 Acid test вирішальне випробовування - a  Get your wires crossed неправильно  Run out of steam без сил- lose

conclusive test to establish quality зрозуміти - being confused or not motivation or enthusiasm

 At boiling point на межі - reached one's understanding someone  Silver surfer особа похилого віку. Що

limit in patience or temper  In layman's terms по простому - користується нетом- an older person who knows

 Bells and whistles навороти- all the describe something technical or complex in a how to use the internet

features of a product plus extra simple way  Sputnik moment момент усвідомлення-

 Bent out of shape сердитий, надутий -  It's not rocket science це не вища when you realize you need to work harder to

needlessly stressed or worried about something математика - easy to do or understand catch up

 Blind with science збитий з пантелику  Know what makes someone tick знати. що  The bottom line вирішальний фактор-

через велику кількість термінів - confuse with когось мотивує - know what motivates someone key or essential information

highly technical language  Light years ahead дуже передовий - out  Up and running на ходу- ready for use

 Blow a fuse розлютитися - get very in front with new developments or successes  Well-oiled machine злагоджений

angry  On another planet наче не з цього світу - механізм- anything that functions as it should

 Cog in the machine гвинтик у великій not paying attention, acting strangely Since science also includes a study of animals and food,

машині- a person or thing that is part of a  On the same wavelength на одній хвилі - let's take a look at few idioms that touch upon these

elements:
larger system to have the same ideas and opinions

 Cutting edge передовий - advanced and  Out of this world неземний -


 Apple of my eye зениця ока- a person

innovative extraordinary, very impressive


whom is loved

 Fire on all cylinders працювати в авралі  Reinvent the wheel заново вигадувати
 Bull-headed впертий- inflexible or

/ на повну потужність - everything is working колесо - do something that's already been done
stubborn

well in an effective way


 Change horses in midstream міняти  Cry wolf хибна тревога/бити на хибний  Hot potato злободнев. вопрос- a

коней на переправі- make different plans сполох - a false alarm controversial issue

after starting something  Eat crow визнати помилку - admit you

were wrong
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/what-are-examples-of-idioms-related-to-science.html

Idioms about Science and Technology


1. a cog in the machine – an insignificant member of a huge organisation or system
2. a well-oiled machine – an organisation that operates smoothly
3. acid test – a test of something’s value or success
4. as bright as a button розумний. Чистенький – very intelligent
5. bells and whistles – extra features and trimmings
6. cutting edge – advanced and innovative
7. in tune with – in agreement or harmony with someone or something
8. it’s not rocket science – it’s not difficult
9. on the ball в темі– alert
10. on the same wavelength – to be in agreement/to have similar views and ideas
11. to blow a fuse – to lose your temper
12. to button your lip притримати язика – to stay quiet
13. to get your wires crossed – to have a misunderstanding
14. to have something down to a science – to have perfected something through routine and repetition
15. to hit the panic button підняти паніку – to panic or take emergency measures
16. to know what makes someone tick – to know what motivates someone
17. to pull the plug припинити. Відключити апаратуру, що підтримує життя– to prevent something from continuing or happening
18. to push someone’s buttons грати кимось по клавішах– to provoke someone
19. to reinvent the wheel – to waste time and effort creating something that already exists
20. to run out of steam – to lose enthusiasm
https://www.spellzone.com/blog/Idioms_about_Science_and_Technology.htm

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