Идиомы на букву U

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  • use (someone or something) as an excuse
    использовать что-либо в качестве оправдания, винить кого-либо
    The students often use traffic jams as an excuse not to come to class in time.
  • use every trick in the book
    использовать всевозможные приёмы
    I am going to use every trick in the book to get rid of my headaches.
  • use some elbow grease
    делать какое-либо усилие
    The car was awfully dirty, and I used some elbow grease to clean it.
  • use strong language
    ругаться, браниться
    Never try to use strong language in the conversation with your juniors.
  • use up
    полностью использовать, истощить
    Jake seemed to have used up his small stock of courage.