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to [take] time
[fráze]
to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved
Ex:
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get a life
[věta]
used to tell someone to change their life style and start doing more exciting or important things
Ex:
She
told
her
friend
to
get
a
life
and
stop
obsessing
over
her
ex-boyfriend's
social media
posts
.
![to [kill] (the|) time](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44152/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [kill] (the|) time")
to [kill] (the|) time
[fráze]
to spend or use time in a way that does not achieve anything or have a particular goal
Ex:
While
waiting
for
the
train
,
she
decided
to
kill
time
by
reading
a
book
.
third time lucky
[Citoslovce]
Třetí pokus lucky
Ex:
I
’ve
failed
twice
already
,
but
third
time
lucky
,
I
’m
sure
I
’ll
pass
this
test
!
Už jsem dvakrát neuspěl, ale potřetí štěstí, jsem si jistý, že tento test zvládnu!
no time to lose
[fráze]
used in a situation when there is only a little time to do something and one must be careful not to waste any of it
Ex:
cushy
[Přídavné jméno]
snadný
Ex:
His
cushy
assignment
allowed
him
to
work from home
and
set
his
own
schedule
.
Jeho snadný úkol mu umožňoval pracovat z domova a nastavit si vlastní rozvrh.
to [come] to life
[fráze]
to become lively and energetic
Ex:
As
the
sun
set
,
the
city
skyline
came to
life
with
twinkling
lights
and
bustling
activity
.
![to [bet] {one's} (life|boots|bottom dollar)](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46670/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [bet] {one's} (life|boots|bottom dollar)")
to express strongly and confidently that something is undoubtedly true or will certainly happen
Ex:
She
would
bet
her
life
that
her
best friend
would
keep
her
secret
.
better luck next time
[Citoslovce]
Příště více štěstí
Ex:
It
did
n’t
go
as
planned
,
but
remember
,
better
luck
next
time
.
Nedopadlo to podle plánu, ale pamatujte, příště více štěstí.
new lease of life
[fráze]
another chance for someone to become more healthy, energetic, or adopting a more optimistic view on life
Ex:
A
break
from
work
can
offer
a
new
lease
of
life
,
allowing
you
to
return
feeling
recharged
.
for the time being
[Příslovce]
prozatím
Ex:
I
'll
take
care
of
this
task
for the time being
,
but
we
should
discuss
a
more
permanent
solution
.
Postarám se o tento úkol prozatím, ale měli bychom probrat trvalejší řešení.
to [stand] the test of time
[fráze]
to remain strong, valuable, or effective over a long period, despite changes or challenges
Ex:
The
teaching method
has
stood
the
test
of
time
.
in the nick of time
[Příslovce]
v poslední chvíli
Ex:
She
called
me
in the nick of time
,
before
I
started
worrying
.
Zavolala mi v poslední chvíli, než jsem se začal obávat.
to be willing to do whatever it takes to avoid trouble or conflict and have a peaceful and stress-free existence
Ex:
She
does
anything
for
a
quiet
life
.
story of {one's} life
[fráze]
used to say that it is typical of a person to experience an unfortunate event
Ex:
Losing
his
keys
and
frantically
searching
for
them
at
the
last
minute
was
the
story
of
his
life
.
to [run] the risk of {sth}
[fráze]
to be in or to get oneself into a situation that may result in an unpleasant or dangerous outcome
Ex:
to carry out
[sloveso]
provést
Ex:
The
technician
will
carry out
routine
maintenance
on
the
machinery
to
prevent
any
potential
issues
.
Technik provede běžnou údržbu strojů, aby předešel případným problémům.
research
[Podstatné jméno]
výzkum
Ex:
The
research
on
social media
usage
revealed
interesting
trends
among
teenagers
.
Výzkum používání sociálních médií odhalil zajímavé trendy mezi teenagery.
to become
[sloveso]
stát se
Ex:
It
became
obvious
that
they
were
not
prepared
for
the
presentation
.
Stalo se zřejmým, že nebyli připraveni na prezentaci.
apparent
[Přídavné jméno]
zřejmý
Ex:
His
apparent
confusion
indicated
that
he
did
n't
understand
the
instructions
.
Jeho zřejmý zmatek naznačoval, že nerozuměl pokynům.
![to [take] {sth} into account](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42092/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [take] {sth} into account")
to [take] {sth} into account
[fráze]
to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision
Ex:
to [get] {sth} going
[fráze]
to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose
Ex:
To
get
the
class
going
,
the
teacher
asked
everyone
to
introduce
themselves
.
to suffer
[sloveso]
trpět
Ex:
They
suffered
the
consequences
of
their
actions
.
Trpěli následky svých činů.
stroke
[Podstatné jméno]
mrtvice
Ex:
Rehabilitation
therapy
is
often
necessary
to
help
stroke
survivors
regain
lost
skills
and
improve
their
quality of life
.
Rehabilitační terapie je často nutná k tomu, aby pomohla přeživším mrtvici získat zpět ztracené dovednosti a zlepšit kvalitu jejich života.
to digest
[sloveso]
trávit
Ex:
Our
bodies
use
enzymes
to
digest
food
in
the
stomach
.
Naše těla používají enzymy k trávení potravy v žaludku.
to [break] the ice
[fráze]
to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation
Ex:
Sometimes
a
simple
smile
and
a
friendly
greeting
are
all
it
takes
to
break
the
ice
with
a
stranger
.
![to [stand] on {one's} own (two|) feet](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/41700/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [stand] on {one's} own (two|) feet")
to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others
Ex:
He
finally
stood
on
his
own
two
feet
after
years
of
support
.
to grab
[sloveso]
uchvátit
Ex:
The
catchy
melody
and
infectious
rhythm
of
the
song
grabbed
the
listeners
and
made it
an
instant
hit
.
Chytlavá melodie a nakažlivý rytmus písně uchvátily posluchače a udělaly z ní okamžitý hit.
![to [follow] {one's} nose](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45994/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [follow] {one's} nose")
to [follow] {one's} nose
[fráze]
to follow one's intuition instead of rules or what others say
Ex:
After
a few
years
in
the
detective
game
,
you
learn
to
follow
your
nose
.
to follow
[sloveso]
následovat
Ex:
She
followed
the
recipe
loosely
,
adding
her
own
twist
to
the
dish
.
Volně následovala recept a přidala do pokrmu svůj vlastní nádech.
pattern
[Podstatné jméno]
vzor
Ex:
Economists
study
market
patterns
to
predict
future
trends
and
developments
.
Ekonomové studují vzorce trhu, aby předpověděli budoucí trendy a vývoj.
awake
[Přídavné jméno]
vzhůru
Ex:
The
dog
stayed
awake
to
keep
watch
over
the
house
.
Pes zůstal vzhůru, aby hlídal dům.
to withdraw
[sloveso]
stáhnout se
Ex:
After
a
long
week
at work
,
she
looked
forward
to
withdrawing
to
her
apartment
for
some
much-needed
relaxation
.
Po dlouhém pracovním týdnu se těšila, až se stáhne do svého bytu pro nějaké velmi potřebné odpočinek.
that is life (for you|)
[věta]
used to express acceptance or resignation to the way things are, particularly when faced with an unpleasant or difficult situation
Ex:
used to show one's confidence in dealing with another person's behavior and using it to their disadvantage
Ex:
enough
[Člen]
dost
Ex:
The
soup
was
n't
hot
enough
to
serve
.
Polévka nebyla dostatečně horká k podávání.
whole
[Přídavné jméno]
celý
Ex:
The
whole
group
cheered
for
the
winning
team
.
Celá skupina fandila vítěznému týmu.
all
[Člen]
všechny
Ex:
He
dedicated
all
his
time
to
studying
for
the
exam
.
Věnoval veškerý svůj čas studiu na zkoušku.
plenty
[zájmeno]
hodně
Ex:
There
are
plenty
of
reasons
to
visit
the
national park
,
including
the
beautiful
scenery
and
hiking
trails
.
Existuje mnoho důvodů k návštěvě národního parku, včetně krásné krajiny a turistických stezek.
a great deal
[fráze]
to a large extent
Ex:
He
appreciated
your
help
a great deal
and
thanked
everyone
.
hardly
[Příslovce]
stěží
Ex:
he
issue
was
hardly
addressed
in
the
initial
stages
of
the
discussion
.
Problém byl v počátečních fázích diskuze téměř neřešen.
several
[Člen]
několik
Ex:
He
owns
several
cars,
each
for
a
different
purpose.
Vlastní několik aut, každé pro jiný účel.
none
[Člen]
žádný
Ex:
Despite
searching
through
the
entire
collection
,
none
of
the
books
on
the
shelf
interested
him
.
Přestože prohledal celou sbírku, žádná z knih na poličce ho nezajímala.
little
[Člen]
málo
Ex:
There
is
little
room
for
error
in this
task
.
V tomto úkolu je málo prostoru pro chyby.
most
[Člen]
většina
Ex:
In
the
survey
,
most
participants
expressed
satisfaction
with
the
product
.
V průzkumu většina účastníků vyjádřila spokojenost s produktem.
to [get] the bug
[fráze]
to become interested or enthusiastic about something, often to the point of obsession
Ex:
He
did
n’t
like
running
at first
,
but
he
got
the
bug
after
his
first
marathon
.
(such|what) a pain
[fráze]
someone or something that is irritating, troublesome, or causes inconvenience
Ex:
This
traffic
is
such
a
pain
—
we're
going to
be
late
!
![to [hit] {sb} like a ton of bricks](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45659/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [hit] {sb} like a ton of bricks")
to experience the sudden, surprising, and overwhelming impact of something, that catches someone off guard and leaves them feeling stunned or overwhelmed
Ex:
The
realization
that
I
had
forgotten
my
passport
just as
I
arrived
at
the
airport
hit
me
like
a
ton
of
bricks
.
(and|) not before time (too|)
[fráze]
used to express relief that something has finally happened, after a long delay or period of waiting
Ex:
They
’ve
fixed
the
road
,
and
not
before
time
—
it
’s
been
dangerous
for
months
.
any old time
[fráze]
at any convenient or available time, without the need for careful planning or scheduling
Ex:
She
’ll
accept
your
invitation
any
old
time
if
you
ask
her
.
used to indicate satisfaction or approval with a change or improvement in a situation
Ex:
fancy that
[Citoslovce]
Představ si to!
Ex:
Je to on, kdo našel řešení? Představ si to, neuhodl bych.
this and that
[fráze]
a variety of unspecified things or situations
Ex:
We
talked
about
this
and
that
for
hours
,
just
catching up
.
those were the days
[věta]
used to refer nostalgically to a past time or era, often implying that the time being referred to was a better or more enjoyable time
Ex:
that is all {~noun}
[věta]
used to indicate that there is nothing more to say or do about a particular matter
Ex:
these things happen
[věta]
used to say that unfortunate or unexpected events sometimes occur and that it is a natural part of life to experience them
Ex:
to [be|have] one of those days
[fráze]
used to describe a day that is particularly difficult or frustrating
Ex:
After
the
meeting
,
I
felt like
I
was
having
one
of
those
days
where
nothing
works out
.
used to say that difficult or challenging situations are a natural part of life and are meant to test our strength and resilience
Ex:
The
long
hours
at work
can
be
exhausting
,
but
these
things
are
sent
to
try
us
and
help
us
grow
.
to [leave] it at that
[fráze]
to stop talking about or discussing something, especially when there is no need for further elaboration or action
Ex:
We
had
a
disagreement
,
but
let
’s
leave
it
at
that
and
move on
.
how does {sth} grab you?
[věta]
used to ask for someone's opinion or reaction to a particular idea, proposal, or suggestion
Ex:
that is the spirit
[věta]
used to encourage or praise someone for their positive attitude or determination in a difficult or challenging situation
Ex:
to [have] (a|the|this) feeling
[fráze]
to have an intuition or a premonition about something without any logical or rational explanation
Ex:
I
have
a
feeling
it
will
be
a
good day
.
to come to
[sloveso]
dospět k
Ex:
The
board of directors
met
to
discuss
the
proposal
and
came to
a
resolution
.
Správní rada se sešla, aby projednala návrh, a dospěla k usnesení.
on time
[Příslovce]
včas
Ex:
The
train
arrived
on time
at
the
station
.
Vlak přijel na čas na nádraží.
(about|high) time
[fráze]
used to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier
Ex:
She
tells
her
friend
,
"
It
's
about
time
we
visit
that
new
restaurant
everyone
's
been
talking
about
.
"