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Zločin, Konflikt a Zákon - Military-Derived Expressions

Here you will find military-derived expressions that have entered everyday conversation.

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collateral damage
[Podstatné jméno]

unintended negative consequence or harm resulting from an action

vedlejší škody, nezamýšlené negativní důsledky

vedlejší škody, nezamýšlené negativní důsledky

Ex: The merger went smoothly , but some departments faced collateral damage.Fúze proběhla hladce, ale některá oddělení čelila **vedlejším škodám**.
recon
[Podstatné jméno]

a preliminary investigation or survey to gather information

průzkum, vyšetřování

průzkum, vyšetřování

Ex: They completed recon to find the best location for the operation.Dokončili **průzkum**, aby našli nejlepší místo pro operaci.

used to indicate that a task or set of tasks has been successfully completed

Ex: The team submitted the project ahead of schedule.Mission accomplished.

to reveal unexpected and shocking news or information that has a strong impact on those who receive it

Ex: The leaked documents from the government dropped a bombshell on the political landscape, leading to investigations and public outrage.

to be strongly criticized or blamed

Ex: Anyone in charge might take the flak when things go wrong.

used to refer to someone or something that has captured one's attention or is within one's awareness or consideration

Ex: Climate change has been on the government’s radar since the recent environmental report.

forgotten, unnoticed, or no longer being tracked

Ex: His name has been off the radar in politics for years.

fully prepared and ready to act

Ex: They were locked and loaded for the busy holiday season.

to start to deal with an inevitable challenge or difficulty

Ex: He had to bite the bullet and admit his mistake, even though it was embarrassing.
front line
[Podstatné jméno]

the center of action or the most critical position in a struggle or activity

první linie, frontová linie

první linie, frontová linie

Ex: Volunteers are on the front line of disaster relief efforts.**Dobrovolníci** jsou v **přední linii** úsilí o pomoc při katastrofách.
Cinderella liberty
[Podstatné jméno]

a period of leave or pass that ends at midnight

půlnoční volno, Popelčina dovolená

půlnoční volno, Popelčina dovolená

Ex: The commander granted Cinderella liberty for the weekend.Velitel udělil Popelce **dovolenou do půlnoci** na víkend.
blowback
[Podstatné jméno]

smoke exhaled from a pipe, joint, or cigarette into another person's mouth

zpětný kouř, zpětný výdech

zpětný kouř, zpětný výdech

Ex: He laughed after coughing during a blowback.Zasmál se po zakašlání během **zpětného rázu**.

to watch someone's back or give them support

Ex: He trusted his team because they had his six.
to read off
[sloveso]

to deliver a sharp verbal reprimand

přísně pokárat, ostře pokárat

přísně pokárat, ostře pokárat

Ex: They read off the soldier for not following orders.Oni **pokárali** vojáka za nedodržování rozkazů.

in a rapid or immediate manner, typically used to indicate urgent action

Ex: Everyone responded on the double to the call for help.
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