Question

Translate into English using the expressions with the infinitive.
1. Мягко выражаясь, он не прав

2. На этих детей приятно смотреть

3. Короче говоря, он не сдал экзамен

4. Не может быть и речи о покупке машины в этом году

5. С моей двоюродной сестрой трудно иметь дело

6. Сказать по правде, мне это не нравится

7. Моему начальнику трудно угодить

Answer 1

1. To put it mildly, he's not right.
2. These children are a pleasure to look at.
3. To put it shortly, he didn't pass the exam.
4. It is out of the question to buy a car this year.
5. My cousin is hard to deal with.
6. To tell you the truth, I don't like this.
7. My boss is hard to please.

Answer 2

1/To put it mildly, he is not right. 2/To see these children is so pleasant.3/To be short, he hasn't not passed the exam. 4/ To buy car this year is out of the question.5/ To deal with my cousin is a hard thing. 6/ To tell the truth, I don't like it. 7/ To satisfy my boss is a difficult case.