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highly
highly
Příslovce
h
h
i
gh
l
l
y
i
(značně)

(značně)

velmi

to a high level or degree

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The project was highly successful, exceeding expectations.
His performance in the competition was highly commendable.

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Příslovce Stupně
skilled
skilled
Přídavné jméno
s
s
k
k
i
ɪ
ll
l
e
d
d
(šikovný)

(šikovný)

zručný

having the necessary experience or knowledge to perform well in a particular field

to fly
to fly
sloveso
f
f
l
l
y
(letět)

(letět)

létat

to move or travel through the air

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Neprůchodný
repetitive
Přídavné jméno
r
r
e
ɪ
p
p
e
ɛ
t
t
i
ɪ
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(repetitivní)

(repetitivní)

opakující se

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

dead-end
Přídavné jméno
uk flag
/ˌdɛˈdɛnd/
(beznadějný)

(beznadějný)

bezvýchodný

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

to vary
sloveso
v
v
a
ɛ
r
r
y
i
(modifikovat)

(modifikovat)

měnit

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

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Přechodný
stressful
stressful
Přídavné jméno
s
s
t
t
r
r
e
ɛ
ss
s
f
f
u
ə
l
l
(napjatý)

(napjatý)

stresující

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

worthwhile
Přídavné jméno
w
w
o
ɜ
r
r
th
θ
wh
w
i
l
l
e
N/A

N/A

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or importance

challenging
Přídavné jméno
ch
ʧ
a
æ
ll
l
e
ə
n
n
g
ʤ
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(obtížný)

(obtížný)

náročný

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

to [have] (a lot|too much) on {one's} plate
to have a lot on one's plate
fráze
uk flag
/hæv ɐ lˈɑːt ɔːɹ tˈuː mʌtʃ ˌɑːn wˈʌnz plˈeɪt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to have a certain amount of tasks or problems that need to be dealt with

What is the origin of the idiom "have something on one's plate" and when to use it?

The phrase "have something on one's plate" is believed to have originated in the mid-20th century and is a reference to the idea of a plate being a metaphorical representation of one's workload or responsibilities. It is used to describe a situation where someone has a lot of tasks, responsibilities, or problems to deal with.

to [get|set|start] the ball rolling
to get the ball rolling
fráze
uk flag
/ɡɛt sˈɛt stˈɑːɹt ðə bˈɔːl ɹˈoʊlɪŋ/
N/A

N/A

to start to do an activity, often in a way that is encouraging to others

to put one's foot up
fráze
uk flag
/pˌʊt wˈʌnz fˈiːt ˈʌp/
N/A

N/A

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

to throw somebody in (at) the deep end
fráze
uk flag
/θɹˈoʊ ˌɛsbˈiː æt ðə dˈiːp ˈɛnd/
N/A

N/A

to put someone in a difficult or challenging situation without providing any help or guidance

[show|teach] {sb} the ropes
show somebody the ropes
fráze
uk flag
/ʃˈoʊ tˈiːtʃ ˌɛsbˈiː ðə ɹˈoʊps/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

What is the origin of the idiom "know one's stuff" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "know one's stuff" is derived from the word "stuff" in the sense of knowledge, expertise, or skills. It is a colloquial expression that has been used to describe someone's proficiency or competence in a particular field or subject matter. This expression is used to convey that someone possesses a deep understanding and expertise in a specific area or topic. It is often used to commend or acknowledge a person's knowledge and competence, especially in professional or academic contexts.

to [rise] to the (occasion|challenge)
to rise to the occasion
fráze
uk flag
/ɹˈaɪz tə ðə əkˈeɪʒən tʃˈælɪndʒ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

bottom line
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/bˈɑːɾəm lˈaɪn/
(závěrečný závěr)

(závěrečný závěr)

hlavní myšlenka

Idiom
Informal

the most important factor in an argument or a discussion that brings it to an end

What is the origin of the idiom "bottom line" and when to use it?

The idiom "bottom line" is thought to have originated from the field of accounting, where it refers to the final line on a profit and loss statement, which represents the net profit or loss of a company over a period of time. Over time, the term "bottom line" came to be used more figuratively to refer to the most important or crucial aspect of a situation or decision.

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gender-neutral
Přídavné jméno
uk flag
/dʒˈɛndɚnˈuːtɹəl/
(neutrální k pohlaví)

(neutrální k pohlaví)

genderově neutrální

not exclusive to any particular gender and suitable for people of all gender identities

firefighter
firefighter
Podstatné jméno
f
f
i
r
r
e
f
f
i
gh
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
(požárníci)

(požárníci)

hasič

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

fireman
fireman
Podstatné jméno
f
f
i
r
r
e
m
m
a
ə
n
n
(požárníka)

(požárníka)

hasič

a man who works for a fire department and puts out fires

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head teacher
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/hˈɛd tˈiːtʃɚ/
(školní ředitel)

(školní ředitel)

ředitel školy

the leader of a school, responsible for managing and guiding the school

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headmaster
Podstatné jméno
h
h
ea
ɛ
d
d
m
m
a
æ
s
s
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
(školní ředitel)

(školní ředitel)

ředitel

a person, typically a man, who is in charge of a school

police officer
police officer
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/pəˈliːs ˈɑːfɪsɚ/
(policistka)

(policistka)

policista

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

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policewoman
policewoman
Podstatné jméno
p
p
o
ə
l
l
i
i
c
s
e
w
w
o
ʊ
m
m
a
ə
n
n
(policejní důstojnice)

(policejní důstojnice)

policistka

a woman whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

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postman
postman
Podstatné jméno
p
p
o
s
s
t
m
m
a
ə
n
n
(poštovní doručovatel)

(poštovní doručovatel)

pošťák

a person, often a man, who is employed to deliver mail and packages to people's homes or other locations

shop assistant
shop assistant
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/ʃˈɑːp ɐsˈɪstənt/
(obchodní asistent)

(obchodní asistent)

prodavač

someone whose job is to serve or help customers in a shop

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salesman
Podstatné jméno
s
s
a
l
l
e
s
z
m
m
a
ə
n
n
(prodejce)

(prodejce)

obchodník

a person, often a man, whose job is to sell products or services to customers

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spokesperson
spokesperson
Podstatné jméno
s
s
p
p
o
k
k
e
s
s
p
p
e
ɜ
r
r
s
s
o
ə
n
n
(zástupce mluvčího)

(zástupce mluvčího)

mluvčí

a person who speaks formally for an organization, government, etc.

spokesman
spokesman
Podstatné jméno
s
s
p
p
o
k
k
e
s
s
m
m
a
ə
n
n
(zmocněnec)

(zmocněnec)

mluvčí

a person, often a man, who is appointed or elected to speak on behalf of a group or organization

athlete
athlete
Podstatné jméno
a
æ
th
θ
l
l
e
i
t
t
e
(atlet)

(atlet)

sportovec

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

Who is an "athlete"?

An athlete is a person who participates in physical sports or activities that require strength, skill, and endurance. Athletes train and compete in various sports, such as running, swimming, soccer, or gymnastics, to improve their abilities and achieve success. Being an athlete involves regular practice, physical conditioning, and dedication to performance, often with the goal of excelling in competitions or tournaments. Athletes can compete at different levels, from local events to professional and international competitions.

sportswoman
sportswoman
Podstatné jméno
s
s
p
p
o
o:
r
r
t
t
s
s
w
w
o
ʊ
m
m
a
ə
n
n
(atletka)

(atletka)

sportovkyně

a woman who engages in sports or athletic activities

flight attendant
flight attendant
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/ˈflaɪt əˌtɛndənt/
(stewardka)

(stewardka)

letecký stevard

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

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Složené Podstatné Jméno
stewardess
stewardess
Podstatné jméno
s
s
t
t
e
w
u
a
ɜ
r
r
d
d
e
ə
ss
s
(stewardka)

(stewardka)

letuška

Old use

a woman who works on an airplane, assisting passengers and ensuring their safety and comfort during the flight

actor
actor
Podstatné jméno
a
æ
c
k
t
t
o
ə
r
r
(herečka)

(herečka)

herec

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

Who is an "actor"?

An actor is a person who performs in plays, movies, television shows, or other forms of entertainment by portraying characters through speech, movement, and expression. They interpret scripts, embody their characters, and convey emotions and stories to the audience. Actors work with directors and other cast members to bring a script to life, using their skills in voice, body language, and improvisation to create believable and engaging performances. Their role involves rehearsing, memorizing lines, and adapting to the needs of the production to deliver a compelling and convincing performance.

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glamorous
glamorous
Přídavné jméno
g
g
l
l
a
æ
m
m
o
ɜ
r
r
ou
ə
s
s
(okázalý)

(okázalý)

půvabný

stylish, attractive, and often associated with luxury or sophistication

actress
actress
Podstatné jméno
a
æ
c
k
t
t
r
r
e
ə
ss
s
(divadelní herečka)

(divadelní herečka)

herečka

a woman whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

Who is an "actress"?

An actress is a female performer who acts in plays, films, television shows, or other forms of entertainment. She brings characters to life through her interpretation of scripts, using her skills in speech, movement, and expression. The actress collaborates with directors and other cast members to deliver engaging performances, conveying emotions and advancing the story. Her role involves rehearsing lines, developing her character, and adapting to the needs of the production to create a convincing and impactful portrayal.

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