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Poznání a Porozumění - Understanding

Objevte, jak anglické idiomy jako "moment žárovky" a "číst mezi řádky" souvisí s porozuměním v angličtině.

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English idioms related to Knowledge & Understanding
to [know] a hawk from a handsaw

to be able to show or recognize a difference between two individuals or things

Ex: You'd think after all these years, he'd know a hawk from a handsaw, but he still can't operate a simple computer.
open book
open book
[Podstatné jméno]

a person or a thing that is easy to understand or predict

otevřená kniha, transparentní osoba

otevřená kniha, transparentní osoba

Ex: I like working with him because he communicates clearly and is an open book about his goals and plans .Rád s ním pracuji, protože jasně komunikuje a je **otevřenou knihou** o svých cílech a plánech.
to [read] {sb} like a book

to be able to easily understand what someone is thinking about or what their intention is

Ex: It didn't take long for her to read his intentions like a book; she knew he had ulterior motives.
to [get] to the (heart|bottom) of {sth}

to discover or determine the underlying cause of something, particularly an issue

Ex: By studying historical documents and conducting extensive research, the historian aimed to get to the heart of the mystery surrounding the ancient artifact.
to [read] between the lines

to get an understanding of what someone's true intention is or how they feel based on what they say or write

Ex: In her cryptic text message, she asked if I was free tonight, but I had to read between the lines to figure out that she wanted to meet up.
head trip
head trip
[Podstatné jméno]

an experience that is as very thrilling and memorable

intenzivní zážitek, nezapomenutelná cesta

intenzivní zážitek, nezapomenutelná cesta

Ex: Exploring a new culture and tasting exotic foods can be a head trip that broadens your horizons .Objevování nové kultury a ochutnávání exotických jídel může být **duševní výlet**, který rozšíří vaše obzory.
to [drum] {sth} into {one's} [head]

to frequently repeat something to someone so that they finally learn or memorize it

Ex: The IT manager drummed the importance of regular software updates into every employee's head to enhance cybersecurity.
quick off the mark

reacting quickly or immediately to an opportunity or situation

Ex: John's quick off the mark when it comes to answering questions in class; he always raises his hand first.
in words of one syllable

in a tone or manner that can be understood by many

Ex: The professor's lecture was so confusing that we asked him to clarify it in words of one syllable.
the scales [fall] from {one's} eyes

to suddenly realize the truth about a situation

Ex: Sometimes, it takes a shocking event to make the scales fall from our eyes and see the reality of a situation.
light bulb moment

a sudden realization or understanding of something, often an idea or solution

Ex: She smiled, recognizing the light bulb moment that would change everything.
to [shed] light on {sth}

to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

Ex: The therapist's questions were designed to shed light on the underlying reasons for the patient's anxiety.
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