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Kniha Headway - Pokročilý - Poslední Slovo (Jednotka 8)

Zde najdete slovní zásobu z jednotky 8 The Last Word v učebnici Headway Advanced, jako "walk the talk", "chockablock", "clear as mud" atd.

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accidents will happen in the best of families

used to imply that even the most careful or well-prepared people or families can still experience unexpected mishaps or mistakes

Nehody a chyby se stávají i těm nejlepším

Nehody a chyby se stávají i těm nejlepším

Ex: It was a small mistake, and he reminded himself, accidents will happen in the best of families. 
actions speak louder than words

used to say that people's actions show their true intentions or beliefs more clearly than their words

Činy mluví hlasitěji než slova

Činy mluví hlasitěji než slova

Ex: Actions speak louder than words, which is why I didn't believe all the excuses he gave me. 
a fate worse than death

something that someone considers extremely terrible or unacceptable

Ex: For him, public embarrassment was a fate worse than death. 
behind every (great|successful) man (there|) stands a woman

used to suggest that the success of a man is often due to the support, hard work, and sacrifices of a woman in his life

Za úspěchem muže často stojí podpora ženy

Za úspěchem muže často stojí podpora ženy

Ex: The saying, behind every great man there stands a woman, reflects the overlooked influence of women in success stories. 
all in a day's work

something that is a typical or normal part of a person's job

běžná součást práce, to k té práci patří

běžná součást práce, to k té práci patří

Ex: For a good journalist, chasing a story through the night is all in a day's work. 

Pro dobrého novináře je honit se za příběhem celou noc běžná součást práce.

to [have] {one's} cake and eat it (too|)

to desire to have two things that are impossible to have without sacrificing the other

chtít mít obojí, chtít výhodu bez oběti

chtít mít obojí, chtít výhodu bez oběti

Ex: He wants full control but no responsibility, which is having his cake and eating it too. 

Chce plnou kontrolu bez odpovědnosti, tedy chce mít obojí.

(as|) clear as mud

used to describe something that is complicated due to not being clearly described or shown

jasné jako facka do tmy, naprosto nesrozumitelné

jasné jako facka do tmy, naprosto nesrozumitelné

Ex: The website says the refund process is simple, but the steps are clear as mud. 

Web tvrdí, že vrácení peněz je jednoduché, ale jednotlivé kroky jsou jasné jako facka do tmy.

after {one's} own heart

used to describe someone or something that perfectly matches one's tastes, values, or preferences

podle jeho gusta, přesně pro něj

podle jeho gusta, přesně pro něj

Ex: The quiet countryside life is after their own heart. 

Klidný život na venkově je přesně podle jejich gusta.

boys will be boys

used to excuse or dismiss negative behavior by boys or men, with the implication that it is simply part of their nature

Špatné chování chlapců se omlouvá jako přirozené

Špatné chování chlapců se omlouvá jako přirozené

Ex: Instead of scolding them, the coach said, "boys will be boys," after they ran around the field at full speed. 
at the end of the day

used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

nakonec, koneckonců

nakonec, koneckonců

Ex: At the end of the day, he only wants what is best for his family. 

Nakonec chce jen to nejlepší pro svou rodinu.

blast from the past

the unexpected appearance or remembrance of a person or thing that evokes nostalgic feelings within one

návrat starých časů, vzpomínka na staré časy

návrat starých časů, vzpomínka na staré časy

Ex: That old video game was a blast from the past and made us feel like kids again. 

Ta stará videohra v nás probudila staré vzpomínky a zase jsme si připadali jako děti.

no pain, no gain

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

Ex: He could hardly lift the weights, but the coach shouted, "no pain, no gain" to keep him motivated. 
better safe than sorry

used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on

Opatrnost je lepší než lítost

Opatrnost je lepší než lítost

Ex: We arrived early for the concert, better safe than sorry, to avoid missing the opening act. 
bad things come in threes

used to suggest that misfortune or bad luck often happens in groups of three, and when one negative event occurs, two more will follow

Neštěstí prý často přichází po třech

Neštěstí prý často přichází po třech

Ex: First, I lost my wallet, then my phone broke, and now my car won’t start—bad things come in threes, it seems. 
good things come in threes

used to suggest that good things often happen in groups of three

Ex: Good things come in threes—first, I got a raise, then a new opportunity, and now I’ve just booked a vacation. 
like father, like son

used to say that a son's behavior or qualities are similar to those of his father

Synové často sdílejí vlastnosti svých otců

Synové často sdílejí vlastnosti svých otců

Ex: She could see her son’s passion for drawing was just like his father’s—like father, like son. 
it takes all sorts to make a world

used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive

Rozmanitost a rozdíly mezi lidmi jsou pro fungování společnosti důležité

Rozmanitost a rozdíly mezi lidmi jsou pro fungování společnosti důležité

Ex: She might be quiet, but remember, it takes all sorts to make a world. 
better late than never

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

Pozdě je lepší než nikdy

Pozdě je lepší než nikdy

Ex: I finally made it to your wedding, better late than never! 
just what the doctor ordered

something that is exactly what is needed or required in a certain situation

přesně to, to pravé v pravou chvíli

přesně to, to pravé v pravou chvíli

Ex: A simple, clear explanation was just what the doctor ordered. 

Jednoduché a jasné vysvětlení bylo přesně to, co bylo potřeba.

do not do anything (that|) I would not (do|)

used to advise someone to behave responsibly and not engage in risky or questionable behavior

Ex: Please, do not do anything I wouldn't do while I'm gone. 
to [be] not for {sb} to say

to believe that it is not someone's place to make a decision or judgment on a particular matter and that it should be left to others who are more qualified or have more authority to do so

Ex: His opinion wasn’t for him to say, considering his position. 
to [be] damned if {sb} [do], damned if {sb} [do] {not}

to be in a difficult situation where any decision or action taken may result in negative consequences, no matter what choice is made

Ex: You will be damned if you do, damned if you don’t—either choice leads to trouble. 
the mind [boggle]

used to convey surprise, shock, or disbelief in response to something that is difficult to comprehend or absurd

Ex: When I saw the list of ingredients, my mind boggled—there were at least twenty things I’d never heard of. 
to {not} [bear] thinking about

to be so unpleasant, disturbing, or frightening that it is difficult to even consider or imagine

Ex: She couldn't bear thinking about the terrible accident that had happened. 
to [shop] (till|until) {sb} [drop]

to shop for a very long time until one becomes tired

Ex: She loves to shop until she drops, especially during big sales events. 
horses for courses

used to imply that different people are suited to different things, and what works well for one person may not work well for another

Každý se hodí na něco jiného

Každý se hodí na něco jiného

Ex: His skills in tech are amazing, but when it comes to sales, horses for courses. 
meet and greet

an event or service where a person, such as a celebrity, politician, or businessperson, meets and interacts with members of the public

Ex: At the meet and greet, the celebrity took pictures with every fan who attended. 
fair and square

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

poctivě a férově, bez podvodu

poctivě a férově, bez podvodu

Ex: The deal was done fair and square, with no tricks or hidden terms. 

Dohoda byla uzavřena poctivě, bez triků a skrytých podmínek.

from zero to hero

used to say that someone or something has gone from a position of low status or obscurity to one of great success, fame, or popularity

Ex: After his parents won the lottery, John went from zero to hero in his high school overnight. 
nearest and dearest

used to refer to one's closest and most intimate family members or friends

Ex: His nearest and dearest were thrilled with the good news. 
use it or lose it

used to imply that if something is not used or practiced, it will be forgotten or taken away

Když něco nepoužíváš,  můžeš o to přijít

Když něco nepoužíváš, můžeš o to přijít

Ex: If you stop using those skills, you might forget them — it’s true, use it or lose it. 
chockablock
chockablock
[Přídavné jméno]

completely full or crowded to the point of congestion or blockage

přeplněný, nacpaný

přeplněný, nacpaný

Ex: By the time I got to the party, the place was already chockablock with people. 

Když jsem dorazil na večírek, místo už bylo nacpané k prasknutí lidmi.

to [walk] the talk

to actually do what one claims or preaches, and not just talk about it

Ex: She claims to support equal rights, but she hasn’t really walked the talk in her workplace. 
to [name] and [shame]

to publicly identify and criticize individuals or organizations for engaging in inappropriate or unethical behavior in order to hold them accountable for their actions or punish them

Ex: Instead of naming and shaming, the company decided to handle the issue privately. 
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