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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
to allude to
to allude to
[sloveso]

to mention something without directly talking about it in detail

narážet na, zmínit se nepřímo

narážet na, zmínit se nepřímo

Ex: She alluded to her upcoming plans but didn't reveal the specific details. 
to cue
to cue
[sloveso]

to give a hint, signal, or prompt to a performer to act, speak, or continue

dát znamení, signalizovat

dát znamení, signalizovat

Ex: The stage manager cued the actor for his next line. 
to mislead
to mislead
[sloveso]

to cause someone to believe something that is not true, typically by lying or omitting important information

klamat, křivdit

klamat, křivdit

Ex: The politician misled the public about their intentions for the new policy. 
to [strike] a balance

to achieve a state of harmony by managing different aspects or priorities effectively

Ex: She strives to strike a balance between her work commitments and personal life. 
to [take] issue

to argue or disagree with someone over something

Ex: She took issue with the company's new policy on employee benefits. 
to urge
to urge
[sloveso]

to try to make someone do something in a forceful or persistent manner

naléhat, přemlouvat

naléhat, přemlouvat

Ex: The teacher urged the students to complete their assignments on time. 
to get through to

to successfully communicate a message or idea to someone in a way that they understand or accept it

předat zprávu, uspět v komunikaci s

předat zprávu, uspět v komunikaci s

Ex: An old friend might well be able to get through to her and help her. 
to play down
to play down
[sloveso]

to make something seem less important or serious than it actually is

zlehčovat, podceňovat

zlehčovat, podceňovat

Ex: He didn't want to overshadow others, so he played his awards down during the interview. 
in-joke
in-joke
[Podstatné jméno]

a joke or reference understood only by a specific group, often based on shared experiences or knowledge

vnitřní vtip, soukromý vtip

vnitřní vtip, soukromý vtip

Ex: The sitcom featured many in-jokes that only longtime fans of the series would understand, adding an extra layer of humor for dedicated viewers. 
to dramatize
to dramatize
[sloveso]

to exaggerate the importance, danger, or emotional impact of something

dramatizovat, přehánět

dramatizovat, přehánět

Ex: Don't dramatize minor setbacks—they're not life-threatening. 
catch-up
catch-up
[Podstatné jméno]

a casual conversation where people share recent news, updates, or experiences to stay informed about each other's lives

aktualizace, dohánění

aktualizace, dohánění

Ex: Let's grab coffee for a quick catch-up. 
to [drive] {sth} home

to make a point unmistakably clear by stressing it, providing proof, or using examples

Ex: The teacher drove home the importance of reviewing for the exam. 
to elicit
to elicit
[sloveso]

to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information

vyvolat, získat

vyvolat, získat

Ex: The detective skillfully posed questions to elicit a confession from the suspect. 
compliment
compliment
[Podstatné jméno]

a comment on a person's looks, behavior, achievements, etc. that expresses one's admiration or praise for them

poklona, pochvala

poklona, pochvala

Ex: Giving someone a genuine compliment can brighten their day. 
to counsel
to counsel
[sloveso]

to advise someone to take a course of action

poradit, vést

poradit, vést

Ex: Legal professionals counsel clients on their rights and options during legal proceedings. 
to entice
to entice
[sloveso]

to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

svádět, lákat

svádět, lákat

Ex: Advertisers hoped colorful displays would entice shoppers to browse their selection. 
to [have|get] a say in {sth}

to be allowed or able to take part in making decisions or influencing something

Ex: I had no say in the final decision. 
[be] all ears
be all ears
[fráze]

to be eager to hear what a person wants to say

být jedno ucho, dychtivě poslouchat

být jedno ucho, dychtivě poslouchat

Ex: Tell me what happened at the meeting; I am all ears. 
gesture
gesture
[Podstatné jméno]

a movement of the hands, face, or body used to express an idea, feeling, or intention

gesto, znamení

gesto, znamení

Ex: She made a gesture of approval with her thumb. 
to indicate
to indicate
[sloveso]

to provide proof, show, or be a sign of something, often based on observation or analysis

ukazovat, dokazovat

ukazovat, dokazovat

Ex: The footprints indicate that someone passed this way. 
to pose
to pose
[sloveso]

to present or bring forward a question, issue, or topic for consideration or discussion

položit, předložit

položit, předložit

Ex: During the meeting, the speaker posed an intriguing question about the future direction of the company. 
turn of phrase
turn of phrase
[Podstatné jméno]

a skillful or distinctive way of expressing something in words

obrat ve vyjadřování, obratný výraz

obrat ve vyjadřování, obratný výraz

Ex: The writer's clever turn of phrase made the story memorable. 
cliche
cliche
[Podstatné jméno]

a remark or opinion that has been used so much that it is not effective anymore

klišé, otřelá fráze

klišé, otřelá fráze

Ex: His speech was filled with clichés about love and happiness, failing to resonate with the audience. 
backing
backing
[Podstatné jméno]

support or help given to someone or something

podpora, pomoc

podpora, pomoc

Ex: The politician enjoyed strong backing from her party. 
home truth
home truth
[Podstatné jméno]

an unpleasant, yet truthful information someone reveals or points out about one

nepříjemná pravda o člověku, tvrdá pravda

nepříjemná pravda o člověku, tvrdá pravda

Ex: During the family meeting, Sarah confronted her brother with some home truths about his irresponsible behavior. 
to accentuate
to accentuate
[sloveso]

to emphasize, highlight, or draw attention to certain features or aspects of something

zdůraznit, zvýraznit

zdůraznit, zvýraznit

Ex: The artist used vibrant colors to accentuate the beauty of the landscape. 
constructive criticism
constructive criticism
[Podstatné jméno]

helpful feedback intended to improve performance, work, or behavior, rather than just point out faults

konstruktivní kritika, užitečná zpětná vazba

konstruktivní kritika, užitečná zpětná vazba

Ex: She welcomed the constructive criticism from her teacher. 
to [make|raise] an objection

to express disapproval or disagreement, especially formally or in a discussion

Ex: During the meeting, she made an objection to the proposed budget cuts, citing potential negative consequences. 
to denounce
to denounce
[sloveso]

to publicly express one's disapproval of something or someone

odsoudit, kritizovat

odsoudit, kritizovat

Ex: The activist group denounced the government's decision to cut funding for education. 
to voice
to voice
[sloveso]

to express something verbally and openly, especially a feeling, opinion, etc.

vyjádřit,  vyslovit

vyjádřit, vyslovit

Ex: In the meeting, employees were encouraged to voice their opinions on the proposed changes. 
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