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Společnost, Zákon a Politika - Podle Pravidel

Objevte, jak anglické idiomy jako "by the book" a "in the clear" souvisí s dodržováním pravidel v angličtině.

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English idioms related to Society, Law & Politics
in the clear
[fráze]

used to say that one is free from suspicion or danger of wrongdoing

Ex: I would be in the clear if I can provide sufficient evidence to support my claim.
on the case
[fráze]

used to refer to a situation in which one is taking legal action to solve a problem or crime

Ex: Officers on the case are unable to find a motive.

used to refer to the ability of the legal system and police to enforce justice and punish criminals

Ex: Before they were finally apprehended, the long arm of the law was actively pursuing the criminal.

a tough and forceful way of questioning someone in order to make them reveal information or admit to something, often using harsh methods

Ex: The officers were intensively interrogating the suspect, giving them the third degree throughout the night.
behind bars
[Příslovce]

used to refer to someone who is imprisoned or serving time in prison

za mřížemi, ve vězení

za mřížemi, ve vězení

Ex: After his conviction , he found himself behind bars, facing a lengthy sentence .Po odsouzení se ocitl **za mřížemi**, čelil dlouhému trestu.
to be in for
[fráze]

to be in risk of receiving punishment or getting into trouble

Ex: My brother is in for stealing a car.
by the book
[fráze]

strictly adhering to established rules, procedures, or standardized practices

Ex: The project manager emphasized the importance of completing the project by the book, adhering to the agreed-upon timeline and deliverables.

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

Ex: If you want to succeed in this role, you must follow the dos and don'ts of professional conduct.
green light
[Podstatné jméno]

approval to begin a project

zelená, schválení

zelená, schválení

Ex: If the budget is approved , we can expect the green light for hiring new employees .Pokud bude rozpočet schválen, můžeme očekávat **zelenou** pro nábor nových zaměstnanců.

a method or principle solely based on experience, which may not be completely accurate

Ex: The team will apply the rule of thumb to assess the feasibility of the new business venture.

used to describe people who are easily targeted for criticism or are attracting significant negative attention

Ex: The investigative journalist targeted the corrupt organization in her crosshairs, revealing their illicit activities.

used to admit that the accusations or charges against one are true

Ex: Did you eat my last piece of chocolate?

a statement indicating that something is safe and free of any defects or problems

Ex: The school's infrastructure was evaluated and given a clean bill of health, with no major structural or safety issues found
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