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Prozkoumejte anglické idiomy týkající se konfliktu a války s příklady jako "ozbrojený po zuby" a "červená zóna".

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English idioms related to Danger
to [hit] the dirt

to suddenly fall on the ground, often as a way of avoiding danger

Ex: When the thunderstorm hits, my dog gets scared and hits the dirt, seeking refuge under the bed.
red zone
red zone
[Podstatné jméno]

an area that is dangerous or not allowed for people to use for a particular purpose

červená zóna

červená zóna

armed to the teeth

equipped with several weapons

Ex: The cybersecurity system was armed to the teeth with firewalls and encryption, making it nearly impenetrable to cyberattacks.
to [bust] a cap

to shoot bullets from a gun

Ex: In the intense negotiation, they are willing to bust a cap and walk away from the deal if their demands aren't met.
eat (hot|my|) lead

said to an enemy before shooting them dead with a gun

Ex: The sharpshooter taunted his opponent, saying, "Come on out, and you'll eat my lead!"
sitting duck
sitting duck
[Podstatné jméno]

someone or something that lacks enough defense or protection and is easy to be targeted

lehký cíl, sedící kachna

lehký cíl, sedící kachna

Ex: When you 're the only candidate opposing the incumbent with widespread support , you can feel like a sitting duck in the political arena .

Když jste jediný kandidát, který se staví proti úřadujícímu s širokou podporou, můžete se cítit jako lehký cíl v politické aréně.

on the offensive

in the position or state of readiness for answering any attack or criticism

Ex: In response to the enemy's incursion, the military shifted from a defensive stance to being on the offensive, launching a counteroffensive to reclaim lost territory.
late unpleasantness
late unpleasantness
[Podstatné jméno]

used for referring to a recent war or conflict

nedávná nepříjemnost, nedávný konflikt

nedávná nepříjemnost, nedávný konflikt

Ex: The old veterans ' club frequently gathers to reminisce about the late unpleasantness, sharing their wartime anecdotes .

Starý klub veteránů se často schází, aby si připomněl nedávné nepříjemnosti a sdílel své válečné příběhy.

to [put] {sb} to the sword

to use a sword in order to murder or execute someone

Ex: In a fierce political debate, the candidate figuratively promised to put his opponent's arguments to the sword with his compelling rhetoric.
to [die] with {one's} boots on

to die while actively engaged in one's work, often in a heroic or dedicated manner

Ex: Despite his old age, the hardworking farmer continued tending to his fields and passed away doing what he loved, truly dying with his boots on.
to [blow] {one's} brains out

to shoot someone in their head and kill them

Ex: The economic crisis threatened to blow the company's finances and reputation's brains out, leading to a difficult recovery process.
to [let] loose {sth}

to discharge a large number of bullets or explosives

Ex: The commander decided to let loose the cavalry in a swift charge to break through the enemy's defenses.
to [stand] at bay

to fight one's enemies or attackers that pursue one

Ex: The tight security measures at the event were effective in standing potential troublemakers at bay, ensuring a peaceful atmosphere.
to [duke] it out

to engage in a physical fight, typically using one's fists

Ex: When tensions flared on the ice during the hockey game, the players dropped their gloves and started to duke it out in a fistfight.
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