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Poznání a Porozumění - Novinky a informace

Prozkoumejte anglické idiomy, které se týkají zpráv a informací, včetně „in the loop“ a „keep on top“.

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English idioms related to Knowledge & Understanding

(of information) from an accurate or valid source

Ex: She learned about the promotion directly from her manager, so it's information from the horse's mouth.

to inform the authorities about something secret or the breach of legalities, particularly because one is morally obliged to do so

Ex: He blew the whistle on the corrupt officials who were embezzling public funds.

to hear something that was passed from one person to another, like a rumor or gossip

Ex: Did you hear on the grapevine that they're planning a surprise party for John?
in the loop
[fráze]

fully informed about or actively participating in something, such as a discussion or a process

Ex: If you want to stay in the loop about our events, follow our social media accounts.

to stay informed about or completely in control of a situation and how it develops

Ex: The manager needs to keep on top of employee performance to ensure the team's success.

to provide someone with sufficient and relevant information regarding someone or something

Ex: She asked her assistant to keep her posted on any emails that require immediate attention.

to provide someone with information they require to handle or understand a situation

Ex: She wanted to put her colleagues in the picture about the challenges they might face during the trip.

(of news, information, or rumors) to quickly become known by the majority

Ex: The false reports were spreading like wildfire before they were debunked.

with an extensive knowledge concerning current topics and events

Ex: up on industry developments is crucial for our business .
first hand
[fráze]

(of information) received without any intervention of other people or agencies

Ex: She learned about the scientific discovery at first hand by working in the research lab.

by telling others rather than writing or showing it to them

Ex: The success of the restaurant by word of mouth, thanks to satisfied customers .
heads-up
[Podstatné jméno]

a warning or notification provided in advance to inform someone about a situation, often to prepare them for what is coming

varování, upozornění

varování, upozornění

Ex: Before you start the project, here's a heads-up on some potential challenges you might face.

an anonymous or unidentified source of information

Ex: If it was n't you , then I a little bird told him .

used to indicate that someone believes others are talking about them even when they are absent

Ex: I heard my name mentioned at the meeting, so I knew my ears were burning.
Chinese whispers
[Podstatné jméno]

a situation where a message gets passed from one person to another, but it often gets changed along the way

šumění, telefon

šumění, telefon

Ex: The teacher used the concept of Chinese whispers to illustrate the importance of clear communication and the potential for misunderstandings in everyday interactions.

(of a piece of information or news) recently received

Ex: The press release contains hot-off-the-press information about the merger.
out of touch
[fráze]

not having recent information regarding a certain thing, particularly an event

Ex: The politician's remarks demonstrate that he is out of touch with the needs and struggles of everyday people.
paper trail
[Podstatné jméno]

a collection of documents that provide written or recorded version of someone's activities

dokumentární stopa, papierová stopa

dokumentární stopa, papierová stopa

Ex: The auditor reviewed paper trail of expenses to identify any discrepancies .
fishing expedition
[Podstatné jméno]

an attempt made to find out the facts about something via collecting a lot of information, often secretly

rybářská výprava, špehovací výprava

rybářská výprava, špehovací výprava

Ex: The company 's internal review was more of fishing expedition than a targeted analysis of the problem .
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