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Unit 5 - Reference - Part 2

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salary
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pension plan
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convenience
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task
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a great deal
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plenty
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for the most part
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majority
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handful
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to cost a fortune
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to live on
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well-off
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bargain
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broke
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to treat
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debt
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dirt cheap
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to get by
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to go halves
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hard up
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in the red
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to splash out
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skint
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an arm and (a) leg
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to be worth a fortune
prospect
Podstatné jméno
p
p
r
r
o
ɑ
s
s
p
p
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t
(perspektiva)

(perspektiva)

vyhlídka

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

example
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The job offer came with excellent career prospects for advancement.
The team's hard work improved the prospect of winning the championship.
colleague
colleague
Podstatné jméno
c
k
o
ɑ
ll
l
ea
i
g
g
u
e
(spolupracovník)

(spolupracovník)

kolega

someone with whom one works

supportive
supportive
Přídavné jméno
s
s
u
ə
pp
p
o
ɔ
r
r
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(opora)

(opora)

podporující

giving encouragement or providing help

future
unsupportive
freedom
freedom
Podstatné jméno
f
f
r
r
ee
i
d
d
o
ə
m
m
(osvobození)

(osvobození)

svoboda

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

autonomy
Podstatné jméno
au
ə
t
t
o
ɑ
n
n
o
ə
m
m
y
i
(nezávislost)

(nezávislost)

autonomie

(of a country, region, etc.) the state of being independent and free from external control

salary
salary
Podstatné jméno
s
s
a
æ
l
l
a
ɜ
r
r
y
i
(mzda)

(mzda)

plat

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

pension plan
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/pˈɛnʃən plˈæn/
(důchodový plán)

(důchodový plán)

penzijní plán

a retirement savings plan in which an employer or organization contributes money on behalf of its employees, to be used to provide income to those employees during their retirement years

Gramatické Informace:

Složené Podstatné Jméno
convenience
Podstatné jméno
c
k
o
ə
n
n
v
v
e
i
n
n
i
j
e
ə
n
n
c
s
e
(vhodnost)

(vhodnost)

pohodlí

the state of being helpful or useful for a specific situation

task
Podstatné jméno
t
t
a
æ
s
s
k
k
(task)

(task)

úkol

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

a great deal
fráze
uk flag
/ɐ ɡɹˈeɪt dˈiːl/
N/A

N/A

to a large extent

plenty
Podstatné jméno
p
p
l
l
e
ɛ
n
n
t
y
i
(hojno)

(hojno)

plenty

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

for the most part
Příslovce
uk flag
/fɚðə mˈoʊst pˈɑːɹt/
(převážně)

(převážně)

většinou

Collocation

used to indicate that something is generally true or applies in the majority of cases

majority
majority
Podstatné jméno
m
m
a
ə
j
ʤ
o
ɔ
r
r
i
ə
t
t
y
i
(majorita)

(majorita)

většina

the larger part or number of a given set or group

future
minority
handful
Podstatné jméno
h
h
a
æ
n
n
d
d
f
f
u
ʊ
l
l
(několik)

(několik)

hrstka

a small number of people or things

to cost a fortune
fráze
uk flag
/kˈɔst ɐ fˈɔːɹtʃən/
N/A

N/A

to be very expensive or require a lot of money to purchase

to live on
sloveso
uk flag
/lˈaɪv ˈɑːn/
(vydělávat na)

(vydělávat na)

žít z

to have the amount of money needed to buy necessities

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
Frázový Stav
inseparable
sloveso fráze
live
částice fráze
on
well-off
well-off
Přídavné jméno
uk flag
/wˈɛlˈɔf/
(zajištěný)

(zajištěný)

majetný

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

bargain
bargain
Podstatné jméno
b
b
a
ɑ
r
r
g
g
ai
ɪ
n
n
(slevová nabídka)

(slevová nabídka)

výhodná koupě

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

broke
broke
Přídavné jméno
b
b
r
r
o
k
k
e
(bez peněz)

(bez peněz)

chudý

having little or no financial resources

to treat
sloveso
t
t
r
r
ea
i:
t
t
(potěšit)

(potěšit)

poctít

to give someone a gift or provide them with entertainment as a gesture of kindness

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
debt
debt
Podstatné jméno
d
d
e
ɛ
b
t
t
(pohledávka)

(pohledávka)

dluh

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

dirt cheap
dirt cheap
fráze
uk flag
/dˈɜːt tʃˈiːp/
N/A

N/A

Disapproving
Idiom
Informal

costing very little, often far less than expected or typical

What is the origin of the idiom "dirt cheap" and when to use it?

The idiom "dirt cheap" is a relatively recent expression, dating back to the 20th century. This phrase is used to describe something that is available at an extremely low cost or price, indicating that it is a remarkable bargain or deal.

to get by
to get by
sloveso
uk flag
/ɡɛt bˈaɪ/
(zvládnout)

(zvládnout)

vystačit si

to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.

Gramatické Informace:

Neprůchodný
Frázový Stav
inseparable
sloveso fráze
get
částice fráze
by
to [go] halves
to go halves
fráze
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ hˈævz wɪð ˌɛsbˈiː/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to pay half of the expenses each

What is the origin of the idiom "go halves" and when to use it?

The idiom "go halves" is derived from the practice of dividing something equally between two parties, with each party contributing an equal share. It is used to suggest that two individuals will divide the cost, responsibility, or benefits of something equally, each contributing an equal share.

hard up
hard up
Přídavné jméno
uk flag
/hˈɑːɹd ˈʌp/
(s nedostatkem peněz)

(s nedostatkem peněz)

v těžké finanční situaci

experiencing financial difficulties, often lacking money to cover basic expenses

(in|into) the red
in the red
fráze
uk flag
/ɪn ˌɪntʊ ðə ɹˈɛd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

future
in the black
What is the origin of the idiom "in the red" and when to use it?

The phrase "in the red" originates from the practice of using red ink to indicate negative amounts or deficits in financial records and accounting ledgers. This idiom is used to describe a financial situation where expenses exceed income, resulting in a negative balance or deficit.

to splash out
to splash out
sloveso
uk flag
/splˈæʃ ˈaʊt/
(utrácet za luxusní věci)

(utrácet za luxusní věci)

vydat se nadoraz

to spend a lot of money on fancy or unnecessary things

Gramatické Informace:

Frázový Stav
inseparable
sloveso fráze
splash
částice fráze
out
skint
Přídavné jméno
s
s
k
k
i
ɪ
n
n
t
t
(bez peněz)

(bez peněz)

chudý

having little or no money, often due to having spent all of it or experiencing financial difficulties

an arm and (a|) leg
an arm and (a) leg
fráze
uk flag
/ɐn ˈɑːɹm ænd ɐ lˈɛɡ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

a large sum of money

What is the origin of the idiom "an arm and leg" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "an arm and leg" is uncertain, but it is believed to have become popular in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by similar expressions that imply a significant cost or sacrifice. This phrase is used to describe something that is excessively expensive or requires a significant sacrifice in terms of cost or effort.

to be worth a fortune
fráze
uk flag
/biː wˈɜːθ ɐ fˈɔːɹtʃən/
N/A

N/A

to be extremely valuable, usually in terms of money

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