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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
to [be|feel] inclined (to|toward) {sth}

to have a tendency or preference for a particular thing

Ex: Despite the busy schedule, she felt inclined toward spending the evening outdoors, enjoying the fresh air.
to come up with

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

navrhnout, vypracovat

navrhnout, vypracovat

Ex: We came up with a creative solution to the problem .

Přišli jsme s kreativním řešením problému.

to [keep|maintain] a low profile

to behave in a way that does not draw attention to one

Ex: He usually keeps a low profile at work, but his results speak loudly.
a straight face
a straight face
[Podstatné jméno]

one's face when it is devoid of any signs of amusement, interest, or even sadness

vážná tvář, nepohnutá tvář

vážná tvář, nepohnutá tvář

Ex: Try saying that with a straight face.

Udržela by vážnou tvář, kdyby to bylo cokoli jiného, ne ta anekdota.

to [keep] an eye out for

to stay alert and watch carefully for someone or something expected or wanted

Ex: Security guards keep an eye out for suspicious behavior.
to [keep] track of {sb/sth}

to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something

Ex: Parents can use a chore chart to keep track of their children's responsibilities.
to [keep] {one's} cool

to stay calm and not show anger, fear, or excitement, especially in a difficult situation

Ex: Can you keep your cool when things go wrong?
to spring up
to spring up
[sloveso]

to appear suddenly and quickly

objevit se náhle, vyrůst

objevit se náhle, vyrůst

Ex: Opportunities can spring up unexpectedly .

Příležitosti mohou vzniknout nečekaně.

to [take] a back seat

to accept a less important, less visible, or secondary role compared to someone else

Ex: As his children grew older, his own ambitions took a back seat.
to opt
to opt
[sloveso]

to choose something over something else

volit, vybrat

volit, vybrat

Ex: The company decided to opt for a more sustainable packaging solution to reduce environmental impact .

Společnost se rozhodla vybrat udržitelnější obalové řešení, aby snížila dopad na životní prostředí.

to [roll] up {one's} sleeves

to get ready to do hard work or tackle a serious challenge

Ex: The volunteers rolled up their sleeves and started cleaning the neighborhood.
to [take] {sb/sth} seriously

to consider someone or something as important or deserving of attention

Ex: He takes his responsibilities as a mentor seriously, guiding his students with dedication.
to follow
to follow
[sloveso]

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

následovat

následovat

Ex: Follow the arrows on the floor to navigate through the museum .

Následujte šipky na podlaze, abyste se mohli pohybovat po muzeu.

to go for
to go for
[sloveso]

to pursue or try to achieve something

usilovat o, snažit se dosáhnout

usilovat o, snažit se dosáhnout

Ex: The safer option was easy , but he chose to go for the dream .

Pokud chcete uspět ve své kariéře, měli byste usilovat o průběžné učení a rozvoj dovedností.

to leave out
to leave out
[sloveso]

to intentionally exclude someone or something

vynechat, vyloučit

vynechat, vyloučit

Ex: I ’ll leave out the technical terms to make the explanation simpler .

Vynechám technické termíny, aby bylo vysvětlení jednodušší.

to plunge into

to start a particular activity or task with great enthusiasm or vigor

ponořit se do, s nadšením začít

ponořit se do, s nadšením začít

Ex: The team plunged into preparations as the event date neared .

Tým se vrhl do příprav, jak se blížil termín akce.

to fall into
to fall into
[sloveso]

to begin doing something, often without prior intention

upadnout do, začít

upadnout do, začít

Ex: Inspired by a documentary , the group of friends fell into the practice of volunteering at the local animal shelter every weekend .

Inspirováni dokumentem se skupina přátel začala každý víkend dobrovolničit v místním útulku pro zvířata.

to get into
to get into
[sloveso]

to begin participating in, learning about, and developing a strong interest or passion for a particular activity, hobby, or topic

začít se zabývat, nadchnout se pro

začít se zabývat, nadchnout se pro

Ex: The kids got into playing board games during their summer vacation.

Děti se o prázdninách začaly zajímat o deskové hry.

up to no good

about to do something bad or evil

Ex: The dog disappeared with my shoe, so he's clearly up to no good.
to stick to
to stick to
[sloveso]

to continue doing something even though there are some hardships

držet se, vytrvat v

držet se, vytrvat v

Ex: The team stuck to their strategy , even when they were losing the game .

Tým setrval u své strategie, i když prohrával zápas.

to groom
to groom
[sloveso]

to make someone look neat and clean by fixing their hair, clothes, or overall appearance

upravit, připravit

upravit, připravit

Ex: She quickly groomed her hair and fixed her makeup before the interview .

Rychle si upravila své vlasy a opravila svůj make-up před pohovorem.

to shy away from

to avoid an activity, person, etc. because one is scared, unwilling, or not confident

vyhýbat se, ostýchat se

vyhýbat se, ostýchat se

Ex: Despite her talent, she shies away from taking on leadership roles.

Navzdory svému talentu se vyhýbá převzetí vedoucích rolí.

to [bury|have] {one's} head in the sand

to intentionally ignore unpleasant facts about a situation and hope that the situation improves by doing so

Ex: Stop burying your head in the sand and look at the facts.
dos and don'ts

rules that determine what one should or should not do in a particular situation

Ex: This list of dos and don'ts will help you avoid common mistakes.
automatic pilot
automatic pilot
[Podstatné jméno]

a mental state in which someone performs actions without conscious thought or full awareness, often due to habit or fatigue

mentální autopilot, režim autopilota

mentální autopilot, režim autopilota

Ex: She completed the morning routine on automatic pilot while still half-asleep .

Dokončila ranní rutinu na autopilota, zatímco byla stále napůl vzhůru.

to [kick] (a|the) habit

to successfully stop doing something harmful that you regularly do

Ex: Many struggle to kick bad eating habits.
to [leave] {sth} to chance

to allow something to happen without planning or control, relying on luck

Ex: Success shouldn't be left to chance.
to [suffer] in silence

to endure pain, hardship, or distress without complaining or seeking help

Ex: We're taught to suffer in silence, but it's not healthy.
to [go] around in circles

to keep discussing or trying something without making progress or reaching a conclusion

Ex: Let's not go round in circles again.
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