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Prozkoumejte anglická idiomy související s chutí a vůlí, včetně "králičí nory" a "práce z lásky".

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English idioms used to Describe People
to [have|get] {one's} (own|) way

to get or do what one wants despite the odds or other people's desires

Ex: Lily was known for her strong will and persuasive abilities, which often resulted in her getting her way during important decision-making processes.
to {not} be (caught|seen) dead

used for saying that someone strongly refuses to participate in or be associated with something, often due to strong dislike, embarrassment, or a sense of moral objection

Ex: She is a vegan and won't be seen dead eating meat or any animal products.
{one's} cup of tea

a type of activity, subject, etc. that one is very good at or enjoys very much

Ex: If horror movies aren’t your cup of tea, you might want to skip this one.
to [be] {one's} scene

to be something that one is interested in

Ex: Playing video games is totally Jack's scene.He spends hours each day playing his favorite games online.
to [be] in for a treat

to tell someone that they are really about to enjoy something

Ex: When Sarah's parents come to visit, she knows she's in for a treat.They always bring her favorite home-cooked meal and spend quality time with her.
at {one's} pleasure

used for saying that someone can do something whenever and however they want

Ex: You may use the guest room at your pleasure.It's always ready for visitors, so feel free to stay as long as you like.
labor of love

a task that is done only for the sake of one's pleasure and not for any rewards of any kind

Ex: The artist considered his mural a labor of love, creating it purely for the community's enjoyment.
to [feast] {one's} eyes on  {sb/sth}

to observe someone or something with a great sense of pleasure or fulfillment

Ex: The audience at the fashion show feasted their eyes on the stunning runway models, showcasing the latest designer collections.
rabbit hole
rabbit hole
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something that a person finds so interesting that they cannot let go of it

králičí nora, spirála

králičí nora, spirála

Ex: When Sarah discovered the new TV series , she fell down the rabbit hole and binge-watched all the episodes in one sitting .

Když Sarah objevila nový televizní seriál, propadla se do králičí nory a zhlédla všechny epizody v jednom sezení.

to [do] as {sb} [please]

to perform any activity in the way that one prefers, paying no attention to what others might say or think about one

Ex: They will do as they please, unburdened by societal expectations.
to [do] {one's} own thing

to do whatever makes one happy or satisfied, without caring about other's opinions

Ex: From a young age, he had a strong independent spirit and always did his own thing, refusing to be influenced by others' opinions.
to [turn] {one's} [nose] up

to turn something down because one believes that it is not satisfactory enough

Ex: Ryan will turn his nose up at any food that contains onions, no matter how delicious it may be.
to [have] an eye for {sth}

to naturally be good at noticing, judging, or appreciating something, particularly a thing's value or a person's talents

Ex: As a photographer, he really has an eye for capturing stunning landscapes.
to [make|pull] a [face] at {sb/sth}

to alter one's facial expression in response to someone or something, often to convey emotions such as dislike, disgust, or mockery

Ex: They will pull faces at each other during the school assembly.
to [scratch] (the|this|that) itch

to fulfill one's need or desire for something

Ex: She scratched that itch of curiosity by exploring different cultures and traditions.
{sb} (can|could) take it or leave it

used to say that someone is indifferent about having, eating, seeing, or doing something

Ex: When it comes to spicy food, Jane can take it or leave it.It doesn't particularly excite her.
too much like hard work

(of an activity) too time consuming or requiring a lot of effort to be done or completed

Ex: When faced with a complex problem at work, Mark felt that finding a solution would be too much like hard work, so he sought help from his colleagues.
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