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Zjistěte, jak anglické idiomy jako „by the book“ a „in the clear“ souvisí s tím, že jsou v souladu s pravidly 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 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 behind bars, facing a lengthy sentence .
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 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 dos and don'ts of professional conduct .
green light
[Podstatné jméno]

approval to begin a project

zelená kontrola, souhlas k zahájení

zelená kontrola, souhlas k zahájení

Ex: If the budget is approved , we can expect green light for hiring new employees .

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

Ex: The team will apply 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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