Russian-English translations for дело

case
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For a change, in this case, he was telling the truthIt is not the case that every unfamiliar phrase is an idiomIn case of fire, break glass. [sign on fire extinguisher holder in public space]
act
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an act of goodwillHe was caught in the act of stealingThe pivotal moment in the play was in the first scene of the second act

affair
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a difficult affair to managean affair of honor, a duel; an affair of love, an intrigueHe used a hook-shaped affair with a long handle to unlock the car
business
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I was left my fathers businessHe is in the motor and insurance businessesIm going to Las Vegas on business
case; matter
cause
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They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the floodingThere is no cause for alarmThe end of the war was a cause for celebration
deal
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We gave three deals of grain in tribute to the kingThe fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory.I was dealt four aces.
deed
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I have fulfilled my promise in word and in deed.I inherited the deed to the house.He deeded over the mineral rights to some fellas from Denver.

errand
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The errands before he could start the project included getting material at the store and getting the tools he had lent his neighborsIm going to town on some errandsAll the servants were on holiday or erranded out of the house.
matter
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vegetable matterHe always took some reading matter with him on the planeWhats the matter?; state matters
paper over
positiivisessa mielessä
saavutus) achievement

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