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Jet lag is such a strange feeling that occurs when we quickly fly across several time zones, for example, when traveling by plane from Kyiv to N…

The friend zone is a situation where one person wants a romantic relationship, while the other sees them only as a friend. Imagine spending a lo…

Pranksters are people who come up with and perform various jokes to surprise or amuse others. Sometimes their antics, or pranks, can be simply f…

Outsiders are people or groups who, for some reason, do not fit into the majority or are on the periphery of society. The word “outsider” comes …

Imagine you are telling someone about all the things you bought at the store: apples, bananas, oranges… And instead of listing everything to the…

Clichés are phrases or expressions that we hear so often that they have become banal. Simply put, these are template phrases that are used so fr…

So, the word “obey” means “to submit” or “to listen.” The translation into Ukrainian conveys the essence of when you listen to someone's instruc…

Diggers are people who love to explore underground tunnels, catacombs, abandoned bunkers, and everything else that lies beneath our feet. They s…

A lockout is a situation where an employer temporarily shuts down their business or prevents employees from working. It may seem strange, but in…

The story of the “Pandora's box” comes from ancient Greek mythology. According to legend, Pandora was the first woman on Earth, created by Zeus.…

Liftlook (from English elevator look) is a quick, convenient, and at the same time neat outfit that a person wears, for example, to step out of …

Misanthrope (from Greek misos — hatred + anthrōpos — human) — a person who has a negative attitude towards humanity, often considering it corrup…

Let's consider the two main meanings of this word. Cache is a temporary data storage used for quick access to frequently used information. The m…

Imagine that you are playing a computer game or writing an important document, but it's time to go, or you just want to take a break. You don't …

There are two meanings of this term: figurative and astronomical. Astronomical meaning Apogee is the farthest point of an orbit of a celestial b…

A "vpiska" is an informal party that usually takes place in the apartment or house of one of the participants. Participants can be friends, acqu…

Imagine you are watching a show where the actors not only speak but also sing and dance. This is a musical! What is a musical? It is a form of t…

A widget is a small software element that helps you quickly access the information you need or perform a task on your phone, computer, or even o…

So, the “cold war” is a term that was coined to describe the tense struggle between two superpowers: the USA and the Soviet Union. More precisel…

A hatchback is a type of car that combines the convenience of a sedan with the functionality of a station wagon. What is a hatchback? It is a ca…