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Popisování Kvalit - Místo a Pozice

Prozkoumejte anglická idiomy týkající se místa a polohy, včetně "prostor pro lokty" a "praskat ve švech".

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
to [burst] at the seams

to be occupied by a large number of things

praskat ve švech, být narvaný k prasknutí

praskat ve švech, být narvaný k prasknutí

Ex: The suitcase was packed so tightly that it was bursting at the seams, barely able to close. 
(as|) straight as an arrow

completely direct and without any twists and deviations

rovný jako šíp, úplně přímý

rovný jako šíp, úplně přímý

Ex: The highway stretched ahead, straight as an arrow, leading to our destination without any twists or turns. 
to [elbow] {one's} way

to forcefully make a path through a crowded or obstructed area

prodrat se davem, protlačit se

prodrat se davem, protlačit se

Ex: The determined athlete elbowed his way through the defenders, making a clear path towards the goal. 
elbow room
elbow room
[Podstatné jméno]

enough space that enables people to move easily

dostatek místa k pohybu, volný prostor

dostatek místa k pohybu, volný prostor

Ex: The small apartment felt cramped, lacking the elbow room needed to freely move around. 
in the middle of nowhere

in a place that is far away from cities, towns, or anywhere that is occupied by people

uprostřed ničeho, daleko od civilizace

uprostřed ničeho, daleko od civilizace

Ex: The cabin was tucked away in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by dense forests and miles of untouched nature. 
neck of the woods

an area that is near a place in which someone resides

náš kraj, naše okolí

náš kraj, naše okolí

Ex: I haven't seen him around this neck of the woods for quite some time. 
room to swing a cat

a small or confined room with very limited space for movement

není se kde hnout, strašně stísněný prostor

není se kde hnout, strašně stísněný prostor

Ex: The studio apartment was so small that there was hardly enough room to swing a cat. 
nook and cranny

all possible places, particularly those that are out of sight or reach

každý kout, všechna skrytá místa

každý kout, všechna skrytá místa

Ex: The detective searched every nook and cranny of the crime scene, hoping to find a clue that would lead to the culprit. 
(packed|squashed) (in|) like sardines

without sufficient space for one to move freely

namačkaní těsně u sebe, natěsnaní bez místa

namačkaní těsně u sebe, natěsnaní bez místa

Ex: The concert was so popular that the audience was packed like sardines in the stadium. 
(stomping|stamping) ground

a familiar place or location, particularly one where someone often goes to or spends time in

oblíbené místo, důvěrně známé místo

oblíbené místo, důvěrně známé místo

Ex: The local park became his stomping ground, where he would jog every morning and meet his friends for picnics. 
fresh out of {sw}

having just returned from a specific place

právě se vrátit odněkud, čerstvě zpátky z místa

právě se vrátit odněkud, čerstvě zpátky z místa

Ex: He's fresh out of prison and looking for a fresh start in life. 
(as|) (straight|stiff) as a ramrod

(of one's posture) in a straight and rigid position

rovný jako svíčka, strnule vzpřímený

rovný jako svíčka, strnule vzpřímený

Ex: I am sure she is stiff as a ramrod. 
on all fours
on all fours
[fráze]

down on one's hands and knees

po čtyřech, na rukou a kolenou

po čtyřech, na rukou a kolenou

Ex: The toddler was on all fours, exploring the room and crawling towards his toys. 
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