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Pravda, Tajemství a Podvod - Důvěra a Čestnost

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English idioms related to Truth, Secrecy, & Deception
to [walk] the walk

to take action based on one's words or beliefs and living up to the standards that one talks about

řídit se vlastními slovy, dokázat to činy

řídit se vlastními slovy, dokázat to činy

Ex: To be an effective mentor, you need to not only talk the talk but also walk the walk by setting a positive example for your mentees. 

Vyzval tým, aby se řídil vlastními slovy a dodržoval pravidla, která stanovil ostatním.

to [give] {one's} word

to make a firm promise to someone

dát své slovo, slíbit na svou čest

dát své slovo, slíbit na svou čest

Ex: The witness gave their word to tell the truth during the trial, pledging to provide accurate and honest testimony. 

Dal jsi mi své slovo, tak jsem ti věřil.

to [take] {one's} word for it

to believe what someone says without needing further proof

věřit někomu na slovo, brát někoho za slovo

věřit někomu na slovo, brát někoho za slovo

Ex: The tour guide mentioned that the hike was challenging but rewarding, and we took their word for it and embarked on the adventure. 

Věřil jsem mu na slovo a později zjistil, že se mýlil.

benefit of the doubt

an assumption based on trust given to a person or thing, even though one is not entirely sure

presumpce dobré vůle, důvěra i přes pochybnosti

presumpce dobré vůle, důvěra i přes pochybnosti

Ex: I didn't receive a response to my email, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and assume they haven't seen it yet. 

Dobrý manažer lidem dává důvěru, ale ne nekonečně mnoho šancí.

from (the bottom of|) {one's} heart

in an honest or sincere manner

z celého srdce, upřímně

z celého srdce, upřímně

Ex: The actor delivered a powerful speech, speaking from his heart and moving the audience with his authenticity and emotional connection. 
to [shoot] from the hip

to not think carefully before saying something or reacting to a situation

mluvit bez rozmyslu, reagovat ukvapeně

mluvit bez rozmyslu, reagovat ukvapeně

Ex: The politician's controversial remarks during the interview showed his tendency to shoot from the hip, often making provocative statements without considering their impact. 

Je upřímná, ale na schůzkách někdy mluví bez rozmyslu.

to [make] no bones about {sth}

to not hesitate to do or say what one truly wants

nedělat s něčím okolky, říct to na rovinu

nedělat s něčím okolky, říct to na rovinu

Ex: The professor made no bones about the difficulty of the upcoming exam, warning the students to prepare thoroughly. 

Řeknu to na rovinu: myslím, že tenhle plán je chyba.

to [lay] it on the line

to talk about something openly and frankly, particularly something that is unpleasant to hear

říct to na rovinu, mluvit bez obalu

říct to na rovinu, mluvit bez obalu

Ex: The therapist encouraged her patient to lay it on the line and share their innermost thoughts and emotions to make progress in therapy. 

Nerad to říkám na rovinu, ale tvůj plán není realistický.

to [give] it to {sb} straight

to directly tell a person a fact, usually one that is unpleasant

říct to někomu na rovinu, říct pravdu bez obalu

říct to někomu na rovinu, říct pravdu bez obalu

Ex: The teacher gave it to the students straight, providing constructive criticism and highlighting areas for improvement in their work. 

Vážil si jí, protože mu vždycky řekla pravdu na rovinu.

to [talk] turkey

to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

mluvit vážně a na rovinu, jít k věci

mluvit vážně a na rovinu, jít k věci

Ex: The mediator encouraged the disputing parties to talk turkey and find common ground to resolve the conflict. 

Je čas promluvit si vážně a na rovinu o tom, kolik tenhle projekt opravdu bude stát.

to [pull] no punches

to show one's criticism or disapproval without considering other people's feelings

nebrat si servítky, kritizovat bez obalu

nebrat si servítky, kritizovat bez obalu

Ex: She didn't pull any punches when giving her opinion on the proposed changes, providing candid feedback. 

Trenér si po porážce týmu nebral servítky.

man to man
man to man
[fráze]

in a completely honest and frank way, particularly used for a discussion between two men

jako chlap s chlapem, na rovinu mezi chlapy

jako chlap s chlapem, na rovinu mezi chlapy

Ex: As friends, they knew they could always speak openly, man to man, about anything troubling them. 

Pojďme si sednout a promluvit si o tom, co se stalo, jako chlap s chlapem.

in (so|as) many words

(of a fact stated) in a way that is very direct and clear

zcela výslovně, na rovinu

zcela výslovně, na rovinu

Ex: The politician didn't answer the question directly, but in as many words, he conveyed his stance on the issue. 

Řekla opravdu zcela výslovně, že dohoda padla?

gentleman's agreement

an agreement that is based on the mutual trust of the parties, which is of no legal value

gentlemanská dohoda, dohoda na čestné slovo

gentlemanská dohoda, dohoda na čestné slovo

Ex: The diplomats reached a gentleman's agreement on the disputed border, based on trust and mutual understanding, rather than a legally binding treaty. 

Pronajímatel řekl, že můžeme používat parkovací místo, ale byla to jen gentlemanská dohoda.

to [wear|have] {one's} heart on {one's} sleeve

to make no effort to hide one's true feelings and intentions

nosit srdce na dlani, dávat city najevo

nosit srdce na dlani, dávat city najevo

Ex: She wore her heart on her sleeve during the heartfelt speech, moving the audience with her sincerity and passion. 

U Marka vždycky víš, na čem jsi, protože nosí srdce na dlani.

to [open] {one's} [heart] to {sb/sth}

to reveal to a person, an organization, etc. what one truly feels or thinks

otevřít se někomu, svěřit se

otevřít se někomu, svěřit se

Ex: He opened his heart to his partner, revealing his fears and insecurities, and they grew closer as a result. 

Když se mi otevřeš, vyslechnu tě bez odsuzování.

to [open] the kimono

(of a business) to share confidential or sensitive information to a business partner or colleague

odkrýt citlivé informace, sdílet důvěrné detaily

odkrýt citlivé informace, sdílet důvěrné detaily

Ex: The government official promised to open the kimono and provide full transparency in addressing the public's concerns about the controversial policy. 

Náš právní tým nás varoval, abychom citlivé informace neodkrývali příliš brzy v jednáních.

to [bare] {one's} [heart|soul]

to start to talk about what one truly feels or thinks

odhalit své nitro, vylít si duši

odhalit své nitro, vylít si duši

Ex: The artist's paintings were a way for her to bare her soul to the world, channeling her emotions and experiences onto the canvas. 

V dopise odhalila své nitro a požádala ho o jednu upřímnou odpověď.

to [pour] {one's} [heart] out

to openly share one's thoughts and feelings with someone

vylít si duši, svěřit se se vším

vylít si duši, svěřit se se vším

Ex: During the therapy session, he felt a sense of relief as he poured out his heart, discussing the emotional burden he had been carrying for years. 

Někdy prostě potřebuješ někoho, komu si můžeš vylít duši.

to [spill] {one's} guts (out|)

to share with someone all one's feelings, most private thoughts, and secrets

vylít si srdce, říct úplně všechno

vylít si srdce, říct úplně všechno

Ex: Despite his initial hesitation, John eventually decided to spill his guts out and share his deepest fears with his therapist. 
to [ring] hollow

to sound false, empty, or not believable

Ex: Their claims of fairness rang hollow after the decision. 
to [keep] {one's} word

to do what one promised to do

Ex: Politicians rarely keep their word after being elected. 
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