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n1) infmlLet's go where the action is — Пойдем туда, где интересно
Where's the action, man? — Ты не подскажешь, где здесь можно весело провести время?
2) slYou want a fast buck, you get in on that action over on 4th Street — Ты хочешь заработать бабки. Иди и помоги ребятам провернуть дело на 4-ой Стрит
3) AmE slJust what did you do to earn any of the action? — А что ты сделал, чтобы получить долю?
I did my share of work and I want my share of the action — Я выполнил свою часть работы, поэтому гони мне мою часть навара
4) AmE slThe men assembled in the back parlor for an action were ready to play for high stakes — Мужчины, собравшиеся в задней комнате для азартной игры, были готовы играть по-крупному
5) AmE vulg slAll those guys play around with girls just trying for a little action — Все эти парни вертятся вокруг девушек лишь для того, чтобы переспать с ними
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