Pravda, Tajemství a Podvod - Pretense

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in name (only|alone) [fráze]

used for saying that a person, thing, situation etc. is not actually like what their description, label, or title suggests

Ex: The political party claimed to support equality , but it was egalitarian in name alone , as its policies favored the privileged few .

to [keep] up appearances [fráze]

to act and behave as if everything is fine so that others do not find out about one's problems

Ex: The crumbling mansion was meticulously maintained on the outside to keep up appearances , concealing the decay within .

lip service [Podstatné jméno]

prázdné sliby

Ex: The manager paid lip service to employee feedback but never implemented any of the suggested changes .

Manažer projevil lip service k připomínkám zaměstnanců, ale nikdy neimplementoval žádné z navrhovaných změn.

to [put] {one's} money where {one's} [mouth] [is] [fráze]

to take action that proves one's sincerity or commitment to what one has said by investing or spending money on it

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wolf in (sheep's|lamb's) clothing [fráze]

an evil person who seems nice and friendly

Ex: The online scam presented itself as a legitimate opportunity , but it was a wolf in lamb 's clothing , preying on unsuspecting victims .

to [play] dead [fráze]

to fake death by lying on the ground without moving

Ex: In order to avoid being caught , the thief played dead by lying motionless on the ground until the police passed by .

to [put] on a brave (face|front) [fráze]

to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

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to [play] it cool [fráze]

to act calmly in order to hide one's anger, enthusiasm, fear, etc. from others

Ex: Even though he was excited about the job offer , he played it cool during the interview , not revealing his enthusiasm too soon .

to [cry] wolf [fráze]

to have a bad reputation of calling for help when one does not really need any, and so making oneself untrustworthy

Ex: The tabloid 's reputation for sensationalizing stories led many readers to dismiss their latest headline as just another instance of crying wolf .

crocodile tears [Podstatné jméno]

krokodýlí slzy

Ex: Despite his apologies , his actions revealed that his remorse was nothing more than crocodile tears .

Navzdory jeho omluvám jeho činy odhalily, že jeho lítost nebyla nic víc než krokodýlí slzy.

butter would not melt in {one's} mouth [věta]

used for saying that a person only appears to be nice or innocent, but they are not like that in reality

Ex: The politician spoke with such sincerity , as if butter would not melt in his mouth , but his actions revealed a pattern of corruption and deceit .

to [put] on an act [fráze]

to talk or behave in a way that is fake

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accidentally on purpose [fráze]

used to refer to when someone does something intentionally, but pretends as if it was an accident

Ex: The employee accidentally on purpose left confidential documents on the boss 's desk to draw attention to a certain

stool pigeon [Podstatné jméno]

udavač

Ex: The mob boss suspected there was a " stool pigeon " within his organization , leaking information to rival gangs .

Šéf mafie měl podezření, že v jeho organizaci je udavač, který unáší informace konkurenčním gangům.

to [play] possum [fráze]

to pretend as if one is asleep or dead so that others will not bother or attack one

Ex: In the negotiation , the experienced diplomat knew when to play possum and maintain silence to gain leverage .

paper tiger [Podstatné jméno]

papírový tygr

Ex: The politician 's promises of reform proved to be nothing more than a " paper tiger " as their actions contradicted their words .

Politikovy sliby reforem se ukázaly být ničím víc než papírovým tygrem, protože jejich činy odporovaly jejich slovům.

[whistle] in the dark [fráze]

to act as if one is not afraid or worried

Ex: Susan , feeling uneasy in the unfamiliar neighborhood , tried to " whistle in the dark " and walked briskly while pretending to be self-assured .

to [turn] on the waterworks [fráze]

to begin crying just to get others to sympathize with one or do what one asks of them

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champagne taste on a beer budget [věta]

used when someone likes to have things so expensive they cannot possibly afford

Ex: Despite his modest income , he insisted on staying at high-end hotels during his vacation , showcasing his champagne taste on a beer budget .

to [strike] an attitude of {sth} [fráze]

to purposefully choose to behave in a specific manner to show a specific idea or leave a specific impression

Ex: In order to negotiate effectively , the diplomat knew she had to strike an attitude of empathy and understanding towards the opposing party .

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