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1 not begin to do something
expr AmE infmlShe knew she couldn't begin to compete with a woman like that — Она понимала, что с такой женщиной она просто не могла тягаться
I couldn't even begin to count the mistakes — Ошибок в этой работе столько, что не сосчитать
I can't begin to think what would have happened — Я боюсь даже думать о том, что могло бы случиться
I can't begin to imagine what it'll be like — Я даже не представляю, что это будет
The machine doesn't begin to meet the specifications — Это оборудование ни в коей мере не отвечает техническим условиям
I can never begin to thank you for all your kindness — Я уж и не знаю, как вас благодарить
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