1-
new lease of life
2-
shelf life
3-
to set off
4-
to breathe
5-
charmed
6-
the prime of one's life
7-
milestone
8-
to fend off
9-
to wear off
10-
to cross off
11-
bucket list
12-
to shrug off
13-
to depart
14-
to reject
15-
to dismiss
16-
to postpone
17-
to resist
18-
to remove
19-
ahead of time
20-
all the time
21-
at the same time
22-
at one time
23-
behind the times
24-
for the time being
25-
from time to time
26-
in no time at all
27-
in the nick of time
new lease of life
new lease of life
fráze
uk flag
/nˈuː lˈiːs ʌv lˈaɪf/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

another chance for someone to become more healthy, energetic, or adopting a more optimistic view on life

example
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His return to the game gave the team a new lease of life, and they played better than ever.
Starting a new hobby provided her with a new lease of life, sparking her creativity again.
What is the origin of the idiom "new lease of life" and when to use it?

The phrase "new lease of life" does not have a specific origin, but it is derived from the legal concept of a lease, which refers to a contract granting temporary possession or use of a property. In this context, "lease" is used metaphorically to represent a period of time or opportunity for a fresh start or improved circumstances. It is used to describe a situation where someone is given another chance or opportunity to improve their health, energy levels, or overall outlook on life.

shelf life
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/ʃˈɛlf lˈaɪf/
(doba trvanlivosti)

(doba trvanlivosti)

trvanlivost

the length of time a packaged food or drug will last without deteriorating

to set off
to set off
sloveso
uk flag
/sɛt ˈɑf/
(aktivovat)

(aktivovat)

spustit

to make something operate, especially by accident

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
Frázový Stav
separable
sloveso fráze
set
částice fráze
off
to breathe
to breathe
sloveso
b
b
r
r
ea
i
th
ð
e
(vdechovat)

(vdechovat)

dýchat

to take air into one's lungs and let it out again

Gramatické Informace:

Neprůchodný
charmed
Přídavné jméno
ch
ʧ
a
ɑ
r
r
m
m
e
d
d
(očarovaný)

(očarovaný)

okouzlený

enchanted, delighted, or captivated by something or someone

the prime of one's life
fráze
uk flag
/ðə pɹˈaɪm ʌv wˈʌnz lˈaɪf/
N/A

N/A

a time in one's life when one is in the peak of one's physical condittion

milestone
Podstatné jméno
m
m
i
l
l
e
s
s
t
t
o
n
n
e
(významná událost)

(významná událost)

milník

an event or stage that has a very important impact on the progress of something

to fend off
sloveso
uk flag
/fˈɛnd ˈɔf/
(odvrátit)

(odvrátit)

odrazit

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

to wear off
sloveso
uk flag
/wˈɛɹ ˈɔf/
(oslabení emocí)

(oslabení emocí)

vyprchat

(of an emotion) to gradually become less intense

Gramatické Informace:

Neprůchodný
Frázový Stav
inseparable
sloveso fráze
wear
částice fráze
off
to cross off
to cross off
sloveso
uk flag
/kɹˈɔs ˈɔf/
(odškrtnout)

(odškrtnout)

škrtit

to mark an item or task on a list as completed or canceled by drawing a line through it

Gramatické Informace:

Frázový Stav
separable
sloveso fráze
cross
částice fráze
off
bucket list
bucket list
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/bˈʌkɪt lˈɪst/
(seznam přání)

(seznam přání)

bucket list

Idiom
Informal

a list of experiences, achievements, or goals that a person wishes to accomplish or fulfill during their lifetime

What is the origin of the idiom "bucket list" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "bucket list" is uncertain, but it is thought to have originated in the United States in the mid-20th century. It may have been inspired by the phrase "kick the bucket," which is a euphemism for dying. It refers to a list of things that someone wants to do or achieve before they die. It typically includes activities or experiences that are considered significant or meaningful, and that the person may not have had the opportunity to pursue yet.

Gramatické Informace:

Složené Podstatné Jméno
to shrug off
to shrug off
sloveso
uk flag
/ʃɹˈʌɡ ˈɔf/
(nebrat v úvahu)

(nebrat v úvahu)

ignorovat

to consider something unworthy of one's attention or consideration

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
Frázový Stav
separable
sloveso fráze
shrug
částice fráze
off
to depart
to depart
sloveso
d
d
e
ɪ
p
p
a
ɑ
r
r
t
t
(vyrazit)

(vyrazit)

odjet

to leave a location, particularly to go on a trip or journey

come

Gramatické Informace:

Neprůchodný
to reject
to reject
sloveso
r
r
e
ɪ
j
ʤ
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t
(zamítnout)

(zamítnout)

odmítnout

to refuse to accept a proposal, idea, person, etc.

accept

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
to dismiss
to dismiss
sloveso
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
m
m
i
ɪ
ss
s
(ignorovat)

(ignorovat)

odmítnout

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
to postpone
to postpone
sloveso
p
p
o
s
s
t
p
p
o
n
n
e
(pozdržet)

(pozdržet)

odložit

to arrange or put off an activity or an event for a later time than its original schedule

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
to resist
to resist
sloveso
r
r
e
i
s
z
i
ɪ
s
s
t
t
(rezistovat)

(rezistovat)

odolávat

to use force to prevent something from happening or to fight against an attack

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
to remove
to remove
sloveso
r
r
e
ɪ
m
m
o
u
v
v
e
(vzít pryč)

(vzít pryč)

odstranit

to take something away from a position

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
ahead of time
ahead of time
fráze
uk flag
/əˈhɛd əv ˈtaɪm/
N/A

N/A

before the scheduled or expected time

late
all the time
all the time
Příslovce
uk flag
/a:l ðə ˈtaɪm/
N/A

N/A

continuously, persistently, or without pause

Gramatické Informace:

Nesrovnatelný
Příslovce Času
at the same time
at the same time
Příslovce
uk flag
/æt ðə sˈeɪm tˈaɪm/
(ve stejný čas)

(ve stejný čas)

současně

in a manner where two or more things happen together

Gramatické Informace:

Příslovce Času
at one time
Příslovce
uk flag
/æt wˈʌn tˈaɪm/
(v jednom okamžiku)

(v jednom okamžiku)

současně

simultaneously

behind the times
fráze
uk flag
/bɪhˌaɪnd ðə tˈaɪmz/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

(of a thing) outdated or no longer relevant to current trends or technology

What is the origin of the idiom "behind the times" and when to use it?

The idiom "behind the times" originated from the concept of being outdated or not keeping up with current trends, advancements, or societal changes. It is used to refer to something that is not in line with the latest developments or practices, often due to resistance to change.

for the time being
for the time being
Příslovce
uk flag
/fɔr ðə ˈtaɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/
(prozatím)

(prozatím)

zatím

Collocation

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

from time to time
from time to time
Příslovce
uk flag
/frʌm ˈtaɪm tuː ˈtaɪm/
(občas)

(občas)

čas od času

Collocation

without a fixed schedule or pattern

(in|at) no time (at all|flat|)
in no time at all
fráze
uk flag
/ɪn ɔːɹ æt nˈoʊ tˈaɪm æt ˈɔːl ɔːɹ flˈæt ɔːɹ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

used when something is done very soon or very fast

What is the origin of the idiom "in no time" and when to use it?

The idiom "in no time" began use in the early 20th century. At that time, factories were becoming more automated with machines and even though nothing can truly happen in exactly zero time, saying "in no time" was an exaggerated way to show how fast workflows were expected to be. Today, this expression is commonly used informally to describe tasks, activities or situations that are completed remarkably fast.

in the nick of time
in the nick of time
Příslovce
uk flag
/ɪnðə nˈɪk ʌv tˈaɪm/
(na poslední chvíli)

(na poslední chvíli)

v poslední chvíli

Collocation

only a few moments before it is still possible to get something done or avoid something bad from happening

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