🐶Dog-Related Idioms:

🟠 Let sleeping dogs lie - avoid mentioning a subject or something that happened in the past, in order to avoid any problems or arguments: "I know you’re upset, but it’s best to let sleeping dogs lie and not bring it up again."
🟠 Every dog has its day - everyone has good luck or success at some point in their life: Don’t worry, every dog has its day—you’ll get your opportunity.
🟠 Be barking up the wrong tree - have the wrong idea about how to get or achieve sth: You're barking up the wrong tree if you're expecting us to lend you any money.
🟠 Throw someone a bone - give someone a small concession or favor, often just to keep them happy: My boss knew I was upset about not getting the promotion, so she threw me a bone by letting me lead the next big project.
🟠 Be like a dog with a bone - very determined and refusing to give up: When she sensed a good story she was like a dog with a bone.

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🌟 Слово дня:
Mongrel – дворняжка, помесь, полукровка.

It seems that mongrels can adapt to living in harsh conditions much better than purebreds.

✨От староангл. gemong - смешение (к нему же восходит слово among).

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🐕 Leash - поводок: "I always check the leash for any wear and tear (damage) before taking my dog out for our daily walks."
🐕 Collar - ошейник: "Each evening, I make sure his collar is secure and that he’s wearing his ID dog tag."
🐕 Muzzle - намордник: "When we visit the vet, I put a muzzle on my dog to ensure everyone stays safe, as he can get anxious."
🐕 Poop bags - пакеты, чтобы убирать за своей собакой во время прогулок: "I never forget to bring extra poop bags with me during our walks to keep the neighborhood clean."
🐕 Dog tag - брелок на ошейник: I check the ID dog tag on his collar to ensure it has my current contact information.

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🌟 Слово дня:
Kennel – собачья конура.

The dog eagerly wagged its tail as it ran out of the kennel, excited to see its owner after a long day.

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🐶 What Dogs Can Do:

🔘Fetch the ball
🔘Beg for treats
🔘Chase their tail
🔘Wag their tail
🔘Chew on toys
🔘Greet (us) at the door
🔘Roll over
🔘Drool on everything
🔘Give their paw
🔘Sniff around

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🌟 Слово дня:
Bloodhound – ищейка; собака породы бладхаунд.

The detective relied on his trusty bloodhound to track down the missing person in the dense forest.

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⚖️ PET LAWS ACROSS THE US

There is a number of federal and state laws that regulate pet ownership in the US. Some of them, though, might sound a bit ridiculous.

1. California: It's illegal to own more than one guinea pig at a time unless you're a licensed breeder.
2. Florida: It is against the law to tie an alligator to a fire hydrant.
3. Massachusetts: It is illegal to own more than four cats without a kennel license.
4. North Carolina: It is illegal to keep a pet raccoon, even if it was raised in captivity.
5. Virginia: It is unlawful to have a pet chicken in certain localities unless you have a permit.

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🌟 DID YOU KNOW?

🐗 You have to obtain a license in order to keep certain wild and dangerous animals as pets in the UK. According to the Daily Mail article, more than 800 wild boars (кабаны) are legally kept as pets nationwide, making boar the most popular 'dangerous' pet in the UK.

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🌟 Слово дня:
Wild boar – вепрь, кабан.

While hiking through the countryside, we unexpectedly spotted a wild boar rummaging through the underbrush.

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Abbreviations in Professional Settings
🔘CEO – Chief Executive Officer: the highest-ranking executive in a company, responsible for overall management and decision-making.
🔘CFO – Chief Financial Officer: oversees the financial operations and planning of an organization.
🔘COO – Chief Operating Officer: responsible for the day-to-day operations of a company.
🔘VP – Vice President: a senior executive who may oversee specific departments or business functions.
🔘PM – Project Manager: oversees the planning, execution, and completion of projects.
🔘PA – Personal Assistant: provides administrative support to an individual or executive.
🔘MD – Managing Director: in charge of managing the day-to-day operations of a company, especially in Europe.

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🌟 Слово дня:
Social climber – карьерист, честолюбец.

Despite her charm and charisma, everyone knew Melly was just a social climber who always tried to mingle with the great and the good.

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🔘Climb the corporate ladder - advance in one’s career or moving up in a company: "After years of hard work, she’s finally climbing the corporate ladder."
🔘Make a name for yourself - establish a reputation or become well-known in a field: "He’s really making a name for himself in the tech industry."
🔘Be a stepping stone - a temporary job or position that leads to a more important one: "This job is just a stepping stone to my dream career."
🔘Hold (keep or put) one's (or smb.'s) nose to the grindstone [ˈgraɪndstəʊn] - work hard and diligently: "If you keep your nose to the grindstone, you’ll achieve your career goals."
🔘Be out of your depth - be in a situation that is too difficult or complex: "I felt out of my depth during the high-level negotiations."

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🌟 Слово дня:
Workaholic – трудоголик.

Despite his friends' concerns, Jake proudly embraced his identity as a workaholic, believing that his dedication was the key to his success.

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