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Interakce - Nápověda a Podpora

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English idioms related to Interactions
the [shirt] off {one's} [back]

everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

Ex: Do not ask him for more money; he has already given you the shirt off his back.
to [throw] {oneself} at {one's} feet

to beg someone for help or forgiveness

Ex: After betraying his friends, he threw himself at their feet and asked for another chance.
to [take|pick] up the cudgels

to show one's support of someone or something by defending them at any cost

Ex: The lawyer picked up the cudgels for the refugees when no one else would.
to [take] {sb} under {one's} wing

to kindly help or protect someone, particularly someone who is young or not experienced enough

Ex: If no one takes him under their wing, he may quit before he learns the job.
to stick up for

to show strong support for a person or thing when they are faced with danger or criticism

bránit, podporovat

bránit, podporovat

Ex: I do not agree with everything he says , but I will stick up for his right to say it .

Tváří v tvář nepřízni osudu kapitán týmu shromáždil hráče, aby podpořili svůj tým a udrželi silného kolektivního ducha.

shoulder to shoulder

together working toward a shared aim

Ex: Doctors and volunteers worked shoulder to shoulder during the crisis.
to share and share alike

to give or take things equally and in a way that is fair to everyone

Ex: They agreed to share and share alike whatever they found on the trip.
to [scratch] {one's} back

to offer someone help, usually while expecting them a favor in exchange

Ex: The deal felt less like cooperation and more like scratching each other's backs.
to [open] {one's} [heart] to {sb/sth}

to be willing to help or support a person, cause, etc., often by offering money

Ex: After hearing their story, many donors opened their hearts and wallets.
on bended [knee]

used to describe kneeling as a sign of deep respect for someone

Ex: They entered the temple on bended knee as a sign of devotion.
shoulder to cry on

a person who listens to someone's problems and encourages them and gives them emotional support

Ex: You can call me anytime if you need a shoulder to cry on.
knight in shining armor

someone who bravely saves another from a danger or difficulty

Ex: When the funding disappeared, an old friend came in like a knight in shining armor.
to [put|set] {one's} [mind] at (rest|ease)

to assure someone that they no longer need to worry about a particular person or thing

Ex: I checked the documents again just to put your mind at rest.
under the auspices of {sb/sth}

while being supported by or under the protection of someone or something

Ex: The festival was organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture.
to [give] {sb} a shot

to provide an opportunity for someone to succeed at or achieve something

Ex: I know he failed once, but we should give him another shot.
to [pick] {one's} [brain]

to ask a knowledgeable or informed person their opinion on something

Ex: Before we choose a location, let's pick Maria's brain; she knows the city well.
hat in hand
hat in hand
[fráze]

in a manner that is humble and respectful

Ex: The minister stood hat in hand before the public and admitted the mistake.
to [smooth] {one's} ruffled feathers

to do something that calms someone who has been offended

Ex: The host tried to smooth everyone's ruffled feathers after the awkward joke.
to [feed] the kitty

to contribute a sum of money, often in small amounts

Ex: We fed the kitty little by little until there was enough for the party.
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