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Vliv a Zúčastnění - Důležitost a nedůležitost

Ponořte se do anglických idiomů týkajících se důležitosti a nedůležitosti, jako je „red herring“ a „loom large“.

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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement

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
[Podstatné jméno]

something of high priority or special importance

velká záležitost, důležitá věc

velká záležitost, důležitá věc

Ex: The announcement caused a big deal in the media.
crying need
[Podstatné jméno]

an urgent need or desire that one feels for something

naléhavá potřeba, urgentní potřeba

naléhavá potřeba, urgentní potřeba

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

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 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.

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.

(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.

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 a dime a dozen.

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.

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.

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.

various small things that have no importance or value

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

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

třetí kolo, přečnívník

třetí kolo, přečnívník

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

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
[Podstatné jméno]

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

odváděč pozornosti, falešná stopa

odváděč pozornosti, falešná stopa

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

a person or thing of small importance

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

a very insignificant individual or thing

nicotná osoba, bezvýznamný jedinec

nicotná osoba, bezvýznamný jedinec

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