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idea
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clue
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off the top of one's head
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offhand
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to hear of
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to know something like the back of one's hand
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sure
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positive
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by heart
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to know somebody or something inside out
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next to nothing
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faint
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certain
Idea
[ Podstatné jméno ]
i
d
d
ea
(myšlenka)

(myšlenka)

nápad

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

example
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Sarah proposed a brilliant idea for the upcoming fundraiser
Do you have any ideas on how to improve our team's productivity?
Clue
[ Podstatné jméno ]
c
k
l
l
ue
u
(nápověda)

(nápověda)

stopa

a piece of evidence that leads someone toward the solution of a crime or problem

off the top of {one's} head
Off the top of one's head
[ fráze ]
uk flag
/ˈɔf ðə tˈɑːp ʌv wˈʌnz hˈɛd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

What is the origin of the idiom "off the top of one's head" and when to use it?

The idiom "off the top of one's head" originates from the idea that information or ideas are presented without deep thought or prior planning. It is used to describe providing a quick response or answer based on one's immediate knowledge or intuition, rather than relying on research or careful consideration. This phrase emphasizes spontaneity and a lack of formal preparation.

Offhand
[ Příslovce ]
o
ɔ
ff
f
h
h
a
æ
n
n
d
d
(naoko)

(naoko)

bez přípravy

without any preparation or prior thought

Gramatické Informace:

Tázací Příslovce
to hear of
To hear of
[ sloveso ]
uk flag
/hˈɪɹ ʌv/
(vědět o)

(vědět o)

slyšel o

to know about somebody or something because one has received information or news about them

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
Frázový Stav
inseparable
sloveso fráze
hear
částice fráze
of
to [know] {sth} like the back of {one's} hand
To know something like the back of one's hand
[ fráze ]
uk flag
/nˈoʊ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ lˈaɪk ðə bˈæk ʌv wˈʌnz hˈænd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to be well-informed about or completely familiar with something

What is the origin of the idiom "know something like the back of one's hand" and when to use it?

The idiom "know something like the back of one's hand" suggests that someone is intimately familiar with a subject or topic, just as they are with the physical features of their own hand. It implies a deep and thorough knowledge of the subject. This expression is used to emphasize how well someone knows or understands something, indicating a high level of familiarity and expertise.

sure
Sure
[ Přídavné jméno ]
s
ʃ
u
ʊ
r
r
e
(přesvědčený)

(přesvědčený)

jistý

(of a person) feeling confident about something being correct or true

uncertain
Positive
[ Přídavné jméno ]
p
p
o
ɑ
s
z
i
ə
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(jistý)

(jistý)

určitý

(of a person) having no doubt about something

By heart
[ fráze ]
uk flag
/baɪ hˈɑːɹt/
N/A

N/A

by relying only on one's memory

To know somebody or something inside out
[ fráze ]
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/nˈoʊ ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ɪnsˈaɪd ˈaʊt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to have very good knowledge or understanding about someone or something

What is the origin of the idiom "know someone or something inside out" and when to use it?

The idiom "know someone or something inside out" suggests an in-depth understanding or familiarity with a person, object, or subject. It implies knowing every detail, characteristic, or aspect thoroughly, as if one has explored its inner workings. This expression is used to emphasize a high level of knowledge, expertise, or familiarity with someone or something. It signifies that the individual has a comprehensive understanding, leaving no hidden aspects or mysteries.

Next to nothing
[ fráze ]
uk flag
/nˈɛkst tə nˈʌθɪŋ/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to a degree that is very little and close to nothing

Faint
[ Přídavné jméno ]
f
f
ai
n
n
t
t
(nejasný)

(nejasný)

slabý

difficult to see, hear, smell, etc.

certain
Certain
[ Přídavné jméno ]
c
s
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t
ai
ə
n
n
(přesvědčený)

(přesvědčený)

jistý

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

uncertain

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