pattern

Situace a Stavy - Možnost a nemožnost

Zjistěte, jak anglická přísloví jako „otrhaný hříbě může být dobrým koněm“ a „nemůžete potěšit každého“ zobrazují možnost a nemožnost v angličtině.

review-disable

Revize

flashcard-disable

Kartičky

quiz-disable

Kvíz

Začněte se učit
Situations & States

used to suggest that while one can provide someone with an opportunity, one cannot force them to take advantage of it, as ultimately people must make their own choices and decisions

used to imply that when a situation has reached a certain extreme or chaotic state, it cannot become any worse or more aggravated

Ex: The political situation had become so unstable that people felt above black there is no color, and that the country was on the brink of collapse .

used to imply that regardless of how intelligent or wise a person may appear, everyone is capable of making mistakes or acting in a foolish manner at times

used to suggest that even those considered foolish may occasionally have valuable insights or solutions to offer

Ex: The supervisor had always dismissed the suggestions of the new employee , but when she offered a unique perspective that solved a long-standing issue , he realized that fools may sometimes speak to the purpose.

used to suggest that if people were given a second chance to do something, they would likely make better decisions, emphasizing the importance of learning from one's mistakes

used to imply that if someone has accomplished something in the past, then it is possible for others to achieve the same thing, encouraging people to pursue their goals with determination

used to express the idea that a highly unlikely event or occurrence is not likely to happen again in the same place or to the same person

Ex: When their house was burglarized , Tom and his family were devastated , but their neighbors tried to console them by saying lightning never strikes the same place twice.

used to suggest that something or someone that appears unpromising or unremarkable at first may have the potential to become successful or valuable in the future

Ex: Although the new employee lacked experience , the hiring manager believed a ragged colt may make a good horse and decided to give them a chance .

used to imply that someone or something cannot surpass their own limitations, such as their own abilities, resources, or environment

used to imply that power and influence can be fleeting, as even the weak or small can have power over the strong or mighty when they are in a vulnerable state

used to emphasize the idea that people should not rely on miraculous or supernatural intervention to solve their problems but should instead work toward practical solutions

used to suggest that if something appears too beneficial or advantageous, it is likely false or deceptive, urging people to be cautious and use critical thinking skills to evaluate such claims

used to suggest that there are inherent boundaries or limitations that prevent certain things from happening

Ex: Trying to explain why the two companies could not merge , the CEO told the board men may meet but mountains never, referring to the significant cultural and organizational differences that would make integration extremely challenging .

used to imply that it is not worth being upset or anxious about losing something that never existed, emphasizing the importance of focusing on reality

used to imply that dividing attention, loyalty, or effort between conflicting interests or allegiances will lead to a lack of commitment and failure or poor performance in all of them

used to imply that it is impossible to fit too much into a small space, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and respecting the limitations of a situation

used to imply that trying to make everyone happy is impossible, emphasizing that it is important to be true to oneself rather than constantly seeking others' approval

used to emphasize that simply wishing for something is not enough to attain it, and that people must work hard and take action to achieve their goals

used to suggest that in order to function well or be successful, one needs to have the necessary resources, such as knowledge, experience, skills, or material possessions

LanGeek
Stáhnout aplikaci LanGeek