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ORIGIN: You shouldn’t trust the results of public opinion polls – you know, there are lies, damned lies and statistics. The words in full are: There are three kinds of lie: lies, damned lies and statistics. They are attributed to Benjamin Disraeli, a Prime Minister of Great Britain (1804–81). life begins at forty в сорок лет жизнь только начинается M E A N I N G : even in middle age the future is promising Why should you look so miserable? You have a good job, a great family and friends, and what’s more, life begins at forty, doesn’t it? ORIGIN: This was the title of a book in1932 by an American professor of journalism, William B. Pitkin, who sought to encourage an adventurous optimistic approach in older people. It quickly became a catch phrase and inspired a song with the same title. life of Riley сладкая / праздная жизнь (богатого человека) M E A N I N G : an easy, wealthy life with no effort She married a rich old man and led the life of Riley. ORIGIN: Since the 19th century there have been songs and later television characters to support the idea that a person called Riley once lived a rich and carefree existence, but no historical figure has been found. Probably Riley was supposed to be the archetypal Irishman and prejudiced English people characterized him as a cheerful sponger. lion’s share львиная доля MEANING: the biggest portion The lion’s share of the museum’s budget goes on special exhibitions. 73