Čas - Continuity

Ovládněte anglické idiomy týkající se kontinuity, jako "sahají daleko do minulosti" a "jako hodinky".

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(till|until) {sb} [drop] [fráze]

to a point where one is very tired and has no more energy to keep on

Ex: She studies tirelessly till she drops , determined to ace the exam .

through the whole life span of a person

Ex: We must strive to provide quality education from cradle to grave .

donkey's years [fráze]

a long period of time

Ex: I 've known him for donkey 's years , we go way back .

to [go] back a long way [fráze]

to have a long history or past relationship with someone or something

Ex: Our families go back a long way , and we 've celebrated many holidays together .

like clockwork [fráze]

in a way that is very regular or precisely as planned

Ex: The train arrives at the station like clockwork every morning at 8:00 a.m.

around the clock [Přídavné jméno]

nonstop

Ex: The team worked around the clock to complete the construction project ahead of schedule .

Tým pracoval nonstop, aby dokončil stavební projekt před plánovaným termínem.

fits and starts [fráze]

something that cannot continue to work or make progress without stops or interruptions

Ex: The project is progressing in fits and starts , with periods of intense activity followed by long periods of stagnation .

day in, day out [fráze]

happening or done on a daily basis

Ex: