1-
backwards
2-
effect
3-
to forget
4-
health
5-
to learn
6-
lightning
7-
pro
8-
quiet
9-
supply
10-
sweet
11-
cause
12-
con
13-
to demand
14-
to forgive
15-
forwards
16-
to live
17-
peace
18-
safety
19-
short
20-
thunder
21-
sick and tired
22-
bits and pieces
23-
now and again
24-
to wait and see
25-
by and large
26-
law and order
27-
safe and sound
28-
touch and go
backwards
Příslovce
b
b
a
æ
ck
k
w
w
a
ə
r
r
d
d
s
z
(nazpět)

(nazpět)

zpět

in or toward the direction of a position or place that is behind

forward
example
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She stepped backwards to get a better view of the entire painting.
The car rolled backwards down the hill when the brakes failed.

Gramatické Informace:

Příslovce Místa a Pohybu
effect
effect
Podstatné jméno
e
ɪ
ff
f
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t
(účinek)

(účinek)

efekt

a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

to forget
to forget
sloveso
f
f
o
ə
r
r
g
g
e
ɛ
t
t
(nezapamatovat si)

(nezapamatovat si)

zapomenout

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

remember

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
health
Podstatné jméno
h
h
ea
ɛ
l
l
th
θ
(hodnota zdraví)

(hodnota zdraví)

zdraví

the general condition of a person's mind or body

to learn
to learn
sloveso
l
l
ea
ɜ
r
r
n
n
(naučit se)

(naučit se)

učit se

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

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Neprůchodný
lightning
lightning
Podstatné jméno
l
l
i
gh
t
t
n
n
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(úder blesku)

(úder blesku)

blesk

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

pro
Podstatné jméno
p
p
r
r
o
(argument ve prospěch)

(argument ve prospěch)

výhoda

an argument or reason showing that there is an advantage in doing something

con
quiet
quiet
Přídavné jméno
q
k
u
w
ie
aɪə
t
t
(klidný)

(klidný)

tichý

with little or no noise

noisy
supply
Podstatné jméno
s
s
u
ə
pp
p
l
l
y
(dodávky)

(dodávky)

zásoby

(plural) necessary things, such as food, medicines, clothes, etc. for a group of people

demand
sweet
sweet
Přídavné jméno
s
s
w
w
ee
i:
t
t
(sladká)

(sladká)

sladký

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

cause
Podstatné jméno
c
k
au
ɑ
s
z
e
(důvod)

(důvod)

příčina

an event, thing, or person that gives rise to something

con
Podstatné jméno
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
(proti)

(proti)

nevýhoda

a disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation or decision

pro
to demand
to demand
sloveso
d
d
e
ɪ
m
m
a
æ
n
n
d
d
(vyžadovat)

(vyžadovat)

požadovat

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
to forgive
to forgive
sloveso
f
f
o
ɜ
r
r
g
g
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(prominout)

(prominout)

odpustit

to stop being angry or blaming someone for what they have done, and to choose not to punish them for their mistakes or flaws

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
forwards
Příslovce
f
f
o
ɔ
r
r
w
w
a
ɜ
r
r
d
d
s
z
(vpřed)

(vpřed)

dopředu

to or toward the direction or place in front of one

back
to live
to live
sloveso
l
l
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(bydlet)

(bydlet)

žít

to have your home somewhere specific

Gramatické Informace:

Neprůchodný
peace
peace
Podstatné jméno
p
p
ea
i:
c
s
e
(pokoj)

(pokoj)

míra

a period or state where there is no war or violence

war
safety
safety
Podstatné jméno
s
s
a
f
f
e
t
t
y
i
(ochrana)

(ochrana)

bezpečnost

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

danger
short
short
Přídavné jméno
sh
ʃ
o
ɔ
r
r
t
t
(nízký)

(nízký)

krátký

having a below-average distance between two points

long
thunder
thunder
Podstatné jméno
th
θ
u
ʌ
n
n
d
d
e
ə
r
r
(thundr)

(thundr)

hrom

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

sick and tired
sick and tired
fráze
uk flag
/sˈɪk ænd tˈaɪɚd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

What is the origin of the idiom "sick and tired" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "sick and tired" can be traced back to the 16th century. The word "sick" in this context means weary or fed up, while "tired" means exhausted or fatigued. This idiom is used in various contexts to express profound frustration or weariness with a particular situation, person, or ongoing circumstances. This idiomatic expression is commonly used in personal conversations, informal settings, and even in written or spoken expressions of discontent.

bits and pieces
bits and pieces
fráze
uk flag
/bˈɪts ænd pˈiːsᵻz/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

jobs or things that are different in type and small either in size, number, or significance

What is the origin of the idiom "bits and pieces" and when to use it?

The idiom "bits and pieces" is a common idiom that likely originated from the natural human tendency to use the words "bits" and "pieces" to describe small, fragmented, or scattered items or fragments. This expression is often used when discussing various components or fragments without specifying each individual one, conveying the idea of a mixture of small things.

now and again
now and again
fráze
uk flag
/nˈaʊ ænd ɐɡˈɛn/
N/A

N/A

on occasions that are not regular or frequent

to wait and see
fráze
uk flag
/wˈeɪt ænd sˈiː/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings

by and large
Příslovce
uk flag
/baɪ ænd lˈɑːɹdʒ/
(obecně)

(obecně)

většinou

Collocation

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

law and order
fráze
uk flag
/lˈɔː ænd ˈɔːɹdɚ/
N/A

N/A

a state of society where laws are followed, and public safety is maintained

safe and sound
safe and sound
fráze
uk flag
/sˈeɪf ænd sˈaʊnd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

not damaged or injured in any way

What is the origin of the idiom "safe and sound" and when to use it?

The idiom "safe and sound" has its origin in Middle English. This phrase is often used to express relief or reassurance after a potentially risky or dangerous situation, such as returning home from a journey or finding something or someone thought to be lost. It can also be used metaphorically to convey emotional well-being or security.

touch and go
fráze
uk flag
/tˈʌtʃ ænd ɡˈoʊ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

involving risk and uncertainty

What is the origin of the idiom "touch and go" and when to use it?

The idiom "touch and go" has maritime origins, dating back to the early days of sailing. It referred to a situation where a ship's keel barely touched the sea bottom, allowing it to continue its voyage without running aground. The "touch" referred to this brief contact with the seabed, and "go" indicated that the ship could continue its journey. This idiomatic expression is used to describe a situation that is precarious, uncertain, or risky, often implying that the outcome is unpredictable and could swing in either direction.

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