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Ovládněte anglická idiomy týkající se nepravděpodobných situací, jako je 'házet za měsíc' a 'příliš dobré, aby to byla pravda'.

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility

to be a condition or requirement that is uncertain or potentially challenging to fulfill

Ex: Achieving the sales target this is a big if, given the current market conditions .
cock-and-bull story
[Podstatné jméno]

a story that seems impossible, particularly one that is used as an excuse

nesmyslný příběh, nepravděpodobný příběh

nesmyslný příběh, nepravděpodobný příběh

Ex: The tall tales in that novel were a collection of cock-and-bull stories that made it a bestseller among adventure enthusiasts .Vysoké příběhy v tom románu byly sbírkou **nesmyslných příběhů**, které z něj udělaly bestseller mezi nadšenci dobrodružství.

used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something

Ex: Hearing his proposal to invest all their savings in a risky business venture, she immediately said, "Forget that noise; we need a safer plan."

used to say that one does not think that something will ever happen or has any chance of being true

Ex: If she actually marries I 'll eat my hat.

to think about unlikely and unrealistic possibilities

Ex: Starting a small bakery and aiming for global recognition may seem casting beyond the moon, but with hard work and determination , it can be achieved .

used to refer to something that exceeds one's expectations in such ways that makes it hard to believe

Ex: Hearing about the diet that claimed you could eat anything and lose weight too good to be true, and nutritionists were skeptical .
long shot
[Podstatné jméno]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

marný pokus, výstřel do tmy

marný pokus, výstřel do tmy

Ex: Asking the famous actor for an autograph in a crowded airport terminal was a long shot, but he agreed to it , much to the fan 's delight .Žádat slavného herce o autogram v přeplněném letištním terminálu byl **dlouhý výstřel**, ale souhlasil, k velké radosti fanouška.

used to refer to something that is extremely desirable yet nearly impossible to obtain

Ex: The wise man has no need to journey forth; it is the fool who seeks the pot of gold at the rainbow's end.
jam tomorrow
[Podstatné jméno]

a promise of something good or desirable that will never be fulfilled

prázdné sliby, nesplněné sliby

prázdné sliby, nesplněné sliby

Ex: Investors felt they were being offered jam tomorrow as the startup failed to deliver on its projected profits.Investoři měli pocit, že jim byla nabízena **zítřejší marmeláda**, když startup nedokázal splnit své předpokládané zisky.

to aim for goals that are unrealistic or extremely difficult to achieve

Ex: In the competitive job market , job seekers often need swing for the fences in terms of their qualifications and networking efforts to secure their dream positions .

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
pipe dream
[Podstatné jméno]

an impractical or impossible idea, plan, or wish

nereálný sen, chiméra

nereálný sen, chiméra

Ex: For many , winning the lottery and retiring early is nothing more than a pipe dream, given the long odds of winning .Pro mnohé je výhra v loterii a předčasný odchod do důchodu nic víc než **příliš optimistický sen**, vzhledem k nízké šanci na výhru.

the slightest chance of succeeding or happening

Ex: After making several errors during the race, the runner had a ghost of a chance of reaching the finish line first.

to make promises that are impossible to be fulfilled or be kept

Ex: He promised the moon to his employees, offering raises and promotions for everyone, but the budget couldn't support it.

to have no desire or intention to return to past circumstances

Ex: Deciding to make a fresh start, she sold all her possessions and moved abroad, resolving to not look back at her old life.
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