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Ovládněte anglické idiomy týkající se nezapojení, jako "nemít nic společného" a "stát stranou".

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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement
to [keep] {one's} [head] down

to prevent trouble by trying not to become involved in something or draw attention to oneself

Ex: In a competitive job market, it's essential to keep your head down, work hard, and prove your skills to advance in your career.
to [keep] {one's} nose clean

to try to stay away from trouble

Ex: The young student was always diligent in class, making an effort to keep his nose clean by avoiding any form of cheating or misconduct.
to [wash] {one's} hands of {sth}

to decide to be no longer involved with something in any way

Ex: In business, sometimes it's necessary to wash your hands of a failing project to protect your reputation.
to [have|hold|want] (no|little) truck with {sb/sth}

to refuse to get involved with someone or something in any way

Ex: The political reformer wanted no truck with corrupt politicians and was determined to bring about change.
to [mind] {one's} own business

to only concern oneself with one's own private matters and not to interfere in those of others

Ex: I asked Laura what was wrong and she told me to mind my own business.
to [mind] {one's} own beeswax

to refrain from interfering in someone else's private affairs

Ex: At the neighborhood block party, John tactfully told his neighbors to mind their own beeswax when they offered unsolicited advice about his home renovation project.
none of {one's} business

used to tell someone that it is not necessary for them to know about something and that they should stop questioning about it

Ex: At the office, Jane avoided discussing her personal life with her colleagues, firmly asserting that it was none of their business.
to {not} [touch] {sb/sth} with a ten-foot pole

to have nothing to do with someone or something

Ex: The restaurant's health code violations were so severe that even the most daring food enthusiasts wouldn't touch the place with a ten-foot pole.
(on|from) the sidelines

in a state where one notices something but refuses to get oneself involved in it

Ex: When the project faced challenges, Susan chose to step back and watch from the sidelines, allowing her team to brainstorm solutions.
to [worm|weasel] {one's} way out of {sth}

to avoid doing something by making excuses or being dishonest

Ex: Mary managed to worm her way out of attending the family gathering by feigning illness, even though she was perfectly fine.
to [give] {sb/sth} a wide berth

to not become involved with or go near someone or something

Ex: To prevent illness during flu season, it's essential to practice good hygiene and give sick individuals a wide berth.
to [avoid|evade] {sb/sth} like the plague

to do one's best to avoid someone or something completely

Ex: When it comes to making financial decisions, it's wise to avoid dubious schemes and scams like the plague to protect your assets.
to [see] the (back|last) of {sb/sth}

to finally manage to get rid of someone or something

Ex: She moved to a different city, so we've probably seen the last of our noisy neighbor.
to [have] no business

to have no right to be in a certain place or do a certain thing

Ex: As an outsider, Mark had no business meddling in the family's personal matters and disagreements.
to [fight] shy of {sth}

to have no desire to get involved in something

Ex: When it came to team sports, Mark fought shy of joining because he was self-conscious about his athletic abilities.
out of the picture

(of a person or thing) no longer involved or present in a situation or activity

Ex: The sudden policy change left many employees feeling out of the picture, as their input was no longer valued.
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