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to moan
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to groan
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gutted
4-
to believe
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to make sense
6-
fair
7-
waste of time
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give somebody a break
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out of hand
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shame
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annoying
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to kick oneself
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to be beyond a joke
to moan
to moan
sloveso
m
m
oa
n
n
(vzdychat)

(vzdychat)

sténat

to make a low sound that often expresses pain, grief, or disappointment

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The injured soldier began to moan in pain on the battlefield.
The patient moaned softly, signaling discomfort after surgery.

Gramatické Informace:

Neprůchodný
to groan
to groan
sloveso
g
g
r
r
oa
n
n
(vzdávat úlevné zvuky)

(vzdávat úlevné zvuky)

sténat

to make a deep, low sound, typically expressing pain, despair, or disapproval

Gramatické Informace:

Neprůchodný
gutted
Přídavné jméno
g
g
u
ə
tt
t
e
ɪ
d
d
(rozčarovaný)

(rozčarovaný)

zničený

experiencing great sadness, shock, or disappointment

to believe
to believe
sloveso
b
b
e
ɪ
l
l
ie
i
v
v
e
(připustit)

(připustit)

věřit

to accept something to be true even without proof

disbelieve

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
to make sense
fráze
uk flag
/mˌeɪk sˈɛns/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

fair
fair
Přídavné jméno
f
f
ai
ɛ
r
r
(spravedlivý)

(spravedlivý)

férový

treating everyone equally and in a right or acceptable way

unfair
waste of time
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/wˈeɪst ʌv tˈaɪm/
(bezvýznamná činnost)

(bezvýznamná činnost)

ztráta času

an activity or situation that does not produce any benefit or value, and instead consumes time and resources that could be better utilized elsewhere

(give|cut) {sb} a break
give somebody a break
věta
uk flag
/ɡˈɪv ɔːɹ kˈʌt ˌɛsbˈiː ɐ bɹˈeɪk/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to stop being harsh or strict with someone

What is the origin of the idiom "give someone a break" and when to use it?

The phrase "give someone a break" is a idiomatic expression that originates from informal English. It is used to request or suggest that someone should be granted some respite, compassion, or understanding in a situation where they may be facing undue pressure, criticism, or difficulty.

out of hand
out of hand
fráze
uk flag
/ˌaʊɾəv hˈænd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

impossible or very hard to control

in hand
What is the origin of the idiom "out of hand" and when to use it?

The idiom "out of hand" has its roots in literal usage, referring to something physically escaping one's grasp or control. In this sense, it originated from the image of a situation where an object or animal slips out of someone's hand, making it difficult to manage or contain. It is often employed when referring to conflicts, arguments, or disputes that have escalated to a point where they cannot be effectively resolved or mediated.

shame
shame
Podstatné jméno
sh
ʃ
a
m
m
e
(hanba)

(hanba)

stud

an uneasy feeling that we get because of our own or someone else's mistake or bad manner

annoying
annoying
Přídavné jméno
a
ə
nn
n
o
ɔ
y
ɪ
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(otravný)

(otravný)

obtěžující

causing slight anger

to kick oneself
fráze
uk flag
/kˈɪk wʌnsˈɛlf/
N/A

N/A

to feel regret or disappointment in oneself for a past mistake or missed opportunity

to [be|go|get] beyond a joke
to be beyond a joke
fráze
uk flag
/biː ɡˌoʊ ɡɛt bɪjˌɑːnd ɐ dʒˈoʊk/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to start becoming a source of trouble or worry

What is the origin of the idiom "be beyond a joke" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "be beyond a joke" is unclear, as it has been in use for a considerable period. It is likely that the phrase developed over time through the natural evolution of language and idiomatic usage. This phrase is used to convey that the situation has reached a point where it is no longer funny or tolerable and has become a source of frustration, annoyance, or distress.

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