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Vliv a Zúčastnění - Důležitost a Nedůležitost

Ponořte se do anglických idiomů o důležitosti a nedůležitosti, jako "falešná stopa" a "vypadat velký".

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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement
a matter of life and death

a situation that is not to be ignored or understimated

Ex: When facing a natural disaster, having an evacuation plan in place becomes a matter of life and death for residents in vulnerable areas.
big deal
big deal
[Podstatné jméno]

something of high priority or special importance

velká věc, něco důležitého

velká věc, něco důležitého

Ex: The announcement caused a big deal in the media.

Oznámení způsobilo velký rozruch v médiích.

crying need
crying need
[Podstatné jméno]

an urgent need or desire that one feels for something

naléhavá potřeba, křičící nutnost

naléhavá potřeba, křičící nutnost

Ex: The growing hunger crisis in the region underscored a crying need for food assistance and support .

Rostoucí hladová krize v regionu zdůraznila naléhavou potřebu potravinové pomoci a podpory.

to [loom] large

to be of significant influence or importance and often a cause of worry

Ex: The economic challenges are expected to loom large in the upcoming election campaign.
to [make] the world go around

to play a crucial role in causing other things in life to work the way they are supposed to

Ex: Engineers and scientists are the individuals who make the world go around by advancing technology and innovation.
meat on the bone

extra details that are added to a plan, idea, etc. that make it more complete or much better

Ex: The concept for the new app is innovative, and there's substantial meat on the bone for additional features and improvements.
larger than life

(of a person) behaving in a manner that is very exciting and attracts others' attention

Ex: She’s just the way she is on stage, larger-than-life.
a dime a dozen

something that is very common and therefore, not very high on price and value

Ex: With so many fast food restaurants in the city, hamburgers are a dime a dozen.
for the birds

used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

Ex: Attending that meeting felt like a total waste of time; it was just for the birds.
hill of beans

something that is completely worthless in terms of importance, value, or use

Ex: In the world of global economics, the loss of a single job is often considered a hill of beans.
little frog in a big pond

a person who is less qualified or important when compared to others in a company or organization

Ex: As an introvert attending a massive conference, I felt like a little frog in a big pond, trying to network with strangers.
odds and ends

various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: She likes to collect odds and ends from her travels as souvenirs.
third wheel
third wheel
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who is considered as an extra or unwanted person in a situation, especially in presence of a couple

páté kolo u vozu, vetřelec

páté kolo u vozu, vetřelec

Ex: I hate being the third wheel on their road trips ; it 's like they forget I 'm even there .

Nesnáším být páté kolo u vozu na jejich cestách; je to, jako by zapomněli, že tam vůbec jsem.

no laughing matter

something very important and serious that cannot be joked about or underestimated

Ex: The rising crime rates in the neighborhood have made safety a no laughing matter for residents.
red herring
red herring
[Podstatné jméno]

anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

falešná stopa, rozptylovací manévr

falešná stopa, rozptylovací manévr

Ex: The conspiracy theories circulating online are often filled with red herrings to mislead the public and create confusion .

Konspirační teorie kolující online jsou často plné falešných stop, které mají veřejnost zmást a vytvořit zmatek.

to small potatoes

a person or thing of small importance

Ex: In the world of international finance, a million dollars can sometimes be considered small potatoes.
chopped liver
chopped liver
[Podstatné jméno]

a very insignificant individual or thing

páté kolo u vozu, nula

páté kolo u vozu, nula

Ex: " He always brags about his accomplishments , but when it 's my turn to share , he acts as if I 'm chopped liver.

Vždy se chlubí svými úspěchy, ale když přijde řada na mě, chová se, jako bych byl nic.

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