Čas - Waiting

Ponořte se do anglických idiomů týkajících se čekání, jako "vydrž" a "ať se prach usadí".

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to [cool] {one's} heels [fráze]

to be forced to wait for a person or anticipate something

Ex: She cooled her heels for hours at the airport before her delayed flight finally departed .

the dust [settle] [fráze]

to allow or wait for a situation to become calmer or more stable after a significant change or serious dispute

Ex: I 'm going to let the dust settle before making a decision on the matter .

to [bide] {one's} time [fráze]

to patiently wait and avoid taking action until one finds a suitable or advantageous time

Ex: I am biding my time , waiting for the perfect moment to present my idea .

to [hold] {one's} breath [fráze]

to wait for something anxiously or eagerly

Ex: I 've emailed the company about my complaint , but do n't hold your breath for a reply .

to [hold] {one's} horses [fráze]

to hold on and not to rush into doing something, often used imperatively

Ex: Hold her horses for a moment while she reviews the details of the contract .

keep {one's} (shirt|pants) on [věta]

used for telling a person to be more patient or to think before reacting angrily

Ex: I know you 're excited about the game , but keep your pants on .

to spend time wastefully or do something with delay

Ex: He 's not letting the grass grow under his feet ; he 's constantly seeking new opportunities and making strides in his career .

to [hang] tight [fráze]

to stop doing anything for a while

Ex:

how the land [lie] [fráze]

the assessment or understanding of the current state or conditions of a particular situation or context, specifically at a specific point or period

Ex: