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to [clear] the decks [fráze]

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

Ex: Clearing the decks before Christmas , that 's my plan .

saved by the bell [fráze]

rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention

Ex: I wish I had been saved by the bell .

addicted [Přídavné jméno]

závislý

Ex:

Je závislý na nikotinu, zapaluje další cigaretu umírajícím žhavým uhlíkem té poslední.

addiction [Podstatné jméno]

závislost

Ex: Addiction to work can sometimes lead to burnout and strained relationships .

Závislost na práci může někdy vést k vyhoření a napjatým vztahům.

bald [Přídavné jméno]

plešatý

Ex: His head became completely bald after years of shaving it clean .

Jeho hlava byla po letech holení úplně plešatá.

baldness [Podstatné jméno]

plešatost

Ex: The actor 's baldness gave him a distinctive appearance .

Herecova pleš mu dodala výrazný vzhled.

deaf [Přídavné jméno]

hluchý

Ex: She wears hearing aids to assist her in conversations since she is partially deaf .

Nosí sluchadla, aby jí pomohla v rozhovorech, protože je částečně hluchá.

deafness [Podstatné jméno]

hluchota

Ex: Scientists are working on treatments to reverse certain types of deafness .

Vědci pracují na léčbě, která by zvrátila určité typy hluchoty.

disabled [Přídavné jméno]

postižený

Ex: The disabled child attends a school that provides specialized support and resources .

Postižené dítě navštěvuje školu, která poskytuje specializovanou podporu a zdroje.

disability [Podstatné jméno]

postižení

Ex: Many public places are not accessible to people with disabilities .

Mnoho veřejných míst není přístupných pro osoby se zdravotním postižením.

imperfect [Přídavné jméno]

nedokonalý

Ex: The plan was ambitious but imperfect , lacking consideration for potential obstacles .

Plán byl ambiciózní, ale nedokonalý, bez zvážení potenciálních překážek.

imperfection [Podstatné jméno]

nedokonalost

obese [Přídavné jméno]

obézní

Ex: The clinic offers specialized programs for obese patients aiming to promote weight loss .

Klinika nabízí specializované programy pro obézní pacienty, jejichž cílem je podpořit hubnutí.

obesity [Podstatné jméno]

obezita

Ex: Obesity rates have been steadily rising worldwide , becoming a major public health concern in many countries .

more than meets the eye [fráze]

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: The book 's cover may seem uninteresting , but once you start reading , you realize there is more than meets the eye , with complex characters and a captivating plot .

{one's} heart [is] {not} in {sth} [věta]

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

Ex:

to [dig] {one's} heels in [fráze]

to stubbornly refuse to change one's ideas, plans, etc.

Ex: It was really the British who , by digging their heels in , prevented any last-minute deal .

to [come] to {one's} senses [fráze]

to start to think in a logical or correct way after admitting one's mistakes

Ex: She finally came to her senses and realized that public transport was faster than driving in the city .

dismally [Příslovce]

ponuře

Ex: She sighed dismally as she read the disappointing news .

Povzdechla si ponuře, když četla zklamávající zprávy.

flowing [Přídavné jméno]

proudící

Ex:

Proudnicové lopatky turbíny účinně zachycují vítr.

head and shoulders above {sb/sth} [fráze]

used to describe someone or something that is far superior when compared to others of the same type

Ex: The young tennis player displayed remarkable talent , standing head and shoulders above others in her age group , and quickly rising through the ranks of the sport .

to [feel] {sth} in {one's} bones [fráze]

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

Ex:

(at|in) the back of {one's} mind [fráze]

in the part of the mind that holds thoughts and memories that are not often recalled or thought about

Ex: She knew she needed to visit the doctor , but the fear of what the diagnosis might be had been lurking in the back of her mind .

two heads are better than one [věta]

used to suggest that working together with others can often lead to better results than working alone, as combining different perspectives and ideas can create stronger solutions

Ex: The business partners brought different skills and expertise to the table , recognizing that two heads are better than one when it comes to launching a successful venture .

in vain [Příslovce]

marně

Ex: She waited for a response to her letter , but her hopes were in vain as no reply arrived .

Čekala na odpověď na svůj dopis, ale její naděje byly marné, protože žádná odpověď nepřišla.

body and soul [fráze]

with all that one has

Ex: The artist poured his creativity into his work , expressing himself fully , body and soul .

to [keep] {sth} in mind [fráze]

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: I 'll keep your suggestions in mind for the future .

weight off {one's} shoulders [fráze]

a sense of relief gained as a result of no longer being in a difficult or worrisome situation

Ex: So I told him that if he needs me as an assistant to do the odd jobs which are once or twice a year , I 'd be willing to take some weight off his shoulders .

faint heart never won fair (lady|maiden) [věta]

used to suggest that one must be bold and take risks to achieve one's goals

Ex: The timid athlete was afraid to attempt the difficult jump, fearing injury. Her coach reminded her that faint heart never won fair lady, and encouraged her to push her limits.

to [pull] the wool over {one's} eyes [fráze]

to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true

Ex:

feather in {one's} cap [fráze]

a thing that someone takes pride in, such as an accomplishment, honor, etc.

Ex: The promotion was another feather in his cap after years of hard work .

to [let] the cat out of the bag [fráze]

to reveal information that were supposed to be kept secret, often by accident

Ex:

lifeless [Přídavné jméno]

nehybný

Ex: Jack 's lifeless hand hung limp at his side , showing no signs of movement or responsiveness .

Jackova bezvládná ruka visela mu ochable u boku, nevykazujíc žádné známky pohybu nebo reakce.

pearly [Přídavné jméno]

perleťový

shrivelled [Přídavné jméno]

zvadlý

watery [Přídavné jméno]

vodnatý

Ex: The coffee tasted watery , as if it had been brewed with too much water and not enough coffee grounds .

Káva chutnala vodově, jako by byla uvařena s příliš velkým množstvím vody a nedostatečným množstvím kávy.

to head out [sloveso]

vyrazit

Ex: He needs to head out to the store to pick up some groceries.

Potřebuje vyrazit do obchodu, aby nakoupil nějaké potraviny.

to [get] the (sack|boot|axe) [fráze]

to be fired from one's position or job

Ex: He got the boot from his last job for being consistently late .

to [take] {sth} on the chin [fráze]

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

Ex: After losing the championship match , the team took it on the chin but remained determined to come back stronger next season .

[show|teach] {sb} the ropes [fráze]

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

Ex:

to [keep|play|hold] {one's} cards close to {one's} (chest|vest) [fráze]

to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

Ex: The politician played his cards close to his chest during the campaign , strategically revealing his policies and plans at opportune moments .

to [put|lay] {one's} cards on the table [fráze]

to honestly share one's thoughts, feelings, or plans

Ex: It was time to lay his cards on the table and confess his true feelings to the person he had secretly admired for years .

hard to (swallow|take) [fráze]

(of a particular idea, statement, or situation) challenging to accept as true

Ex: He said the news that the farm was being sold was hard to swallow at first .

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