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to break new ground
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to pay attention
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to make contact
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to wreak havoc
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to cast doubt on something
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to call something into question
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to raise concern
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naked eye
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to lay the groundwork
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to make sense
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to pay tribute to somebody or something
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to set somebody to work
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trial and error
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to pass judgment
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to make a living
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to keep track of somebody or something
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scared stiff
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to rise above
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to lay the groundwork
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to turn one's attention
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to hold promise
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to keep afloat
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to lend credence
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medium of expression
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to reach a conclusion
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to make strides
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to garner attention
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to issue a warning
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to raise awareness
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to reap the benefits
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to suffer defeat
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to hold something sacred
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to hatch a plan
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to see fit
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to raise a question
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hustle and bustle
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to build momentum
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to be obliged to do something
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to be steeped in
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to live up to
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to arrive at something
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to draw blood
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at one's disposal
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to hold in high regard
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to hold true
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by the same token
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as somebody pleases
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to do one's bidding
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to take liberties
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courtesy of
to [break] (new|fresh|) ground
to break new ground
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/bɹˈeɪk nˈuː ɔːɹ fɹˈɛʃ ɔːɹ ɡɹˈaʊnd/
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to start something new and innovative that sets an example or leads to significant advancements in a particular field or industry

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The tech startup aimed to break fresh ground in the industry by developing cutting-edge software solutions.
The company's decision to launch a sustainable product line broke ground in the industry and set a new standard.
What is the origin of the idiom "break ground" and when to use it?

The idiom "break ground" originates from the field of construction and excavation. When a new building or project is initiated, the first step typically involves breaking or excavating the ground to prepare it for construction. In a broader sense, the phrase is used to indicate the beginning of something significant and denotes the start of a process or development.

to pay attention
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/pˈeɪ ɐtˈɛnʃən/
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to concentrate or focus on a particular task or subject

to make contact
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/mˌeɪk kˈɑːntækt/
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to connect with someone, often by reaching out through various means such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings

to wreak havoc
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/ɹˈiːk hˈævək/
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to cause severe destruction, chaos, or disorder

to cast doubt on something
fráze
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/kˈæst dˈaʊt ˌɑːn ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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to create uncertainty or skepticism by questioning the truth or validity of something

to [call] {sth} into question
to call something into question
sloveso
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/kˈɔːl ˌɪntʊ kwˈɛstʃən/
(položit něco pod otázku)

(položit něco pod otázku)

zpochybnit něco

to raise doubts about the validity, truthfulness, or reliability of something

to raise concern
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/ɹˈeɪz kənsˈɜːn/
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to express or bring attention to worries, doubts, or objections regarding a specific issue, situation, or decision

naked eye
Podstatné jméno
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/nˈeɪkᵻd ˈaɪ/
(oko bez brýlí)

(oko bez brýlí)

holé oko

the human eye unaided by any optical device, used for observing objects and details directly

to lay the groundwork
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/lˈeɪ ðə ɡɹˈaʊndwɜːk/
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to establish the necessary foundation or preparation for a future project, plan, or idea

to make sense
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/mˌeɪk sˈɛns/
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to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

to pay tribute to somebody or something
fráze
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/pˈeɪ tɹˈɪbjuːt tʊ ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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to show respect, admiration, or recognition to someone or something

to set somebody to work
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/sˈɛt ˌɛsbˈiː tə wˈɜːk/
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to assign or instruct someone to start working on a specific task or job

trial and error
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/tɹˈaɪəl ænd ˈɛɹɚ/
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the process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome

to pass judgment
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/pˈæs dʒˈʌdʒmənt/
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to form and express an opinion or decision about someone or something, often in a critical manner

to [make] a living
to make a living
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/mˌeɪk ɐ lˈɪvɪŋ/
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to earn an amount of money that enables one to support oneself and pay for one's needs

to keep track of somebody or something
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/kˈiːp tɹˈæk ʌv ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something

lose track
scared stiff
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/skˈɛɹd stˈɪf/
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extremely frightened to the point of being unable to move or react

to rise above
to rise above
sloveso
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/ɹˈaɪz əbˈʌv/
(překonat)

(překonat)

vysvobodit se

to stay strong when faced with problems or criticism and ultimately surpass them

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inseparable
to lay the groundwork
fráze
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/lˈeɪ ðə ɡɹˈaʊndwɜːk/
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to establish the necessary foundation or preparation for a future project, plan, or idea

to turn one's attention
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/tˈɜːn wˈʌnz ɐtˈɛnʃən/
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to direct one's focus or concentration toward something specific

to hold promise
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/hˈoʊld pɹˈɑːmɪs/
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to have the potential for future success or positive outcomes

to keep afloat
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/kˈiːp ɐflˈoʊt/
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to maintain financial stability or solvency

to lend credence
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/lˈɛnd kɹˈɛdəns/
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to give support or credibility to a belief, theory, or statement

medium of expression
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/mˈiːdiəm ʌv ɛkspɹˈɛʃən/
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the form or means through which ideas, emotions, or artistic creativity are conveyed or communicated

to reach a conclusion
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/ɹˈiːtʃ ɐ kənklˈuːʒən/
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to come to a decision or judgment after considering evidence, arguments, or facts

to make strides
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/mˌeɪk stɹˈaɪdz/
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to make progress or advance in a significant way

to garner attention
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/ɡˈɑːɹnɚɹ ɐtˈɛnʃən/
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to attract or receive attention, often by means of effort, achievement, or significance

to issue a warning
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/ˈɪʃuː wˈɔːɹnɪŋ/
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to formally or officially provide a cautionary notice or advice regarding a potential danger, threat, or undesirable outcome

to raise awareness
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/ɹˈeɪz ɐwˈɛɹnəs/
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to increase knowledge or understanding about a particular issue, cause, or topic

to reap the benefits
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/ɹˈiːp ðə bˈɛnɪfˌɪts ɔːɹ ɹɪwˈɔːɹdz/
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to enjoy the positive outcomes or advantages resulting from one's efforts or actions

to suffer defeat
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/sˈʌfɚ dɪfˈiːt/
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to experience a loss or failure in a competitive or confrontational situation

to hold something sacred
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/hˈoʊld sˈeɪkɹəd/
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to regard something with great respect, honor, or devotion

to hatch a plan
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/hˈætʃ ɐ plˈæn ɔːɹ plˈɑːt/
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to devise or create a scheme, often one that is secretive or mischievous

to see fit
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/sˈiː ɔːɹ θˈɪŋk fˈɪt/
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to consider something appropriate or suitable according to one's own judgment

to raise a question
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/ɹˈeɪz ɐ kwˈɛstʃən/
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to bring up a topic or issue for discussion or consideration

hustle and bustle
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/hˈʌsəl ænd bˈʌsəl/
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a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

to build momentum
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/bˈɪld moʊmˈɛntəm/
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to gradually increase the strength, force, or speed of an activity or process

to be obliged to do something
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/biː ɔːɹ fˈiːl əblˈaɪdʒd tə dˈuː ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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to have a moral duty or be forced to do a particular thing, often due to legal reasons

to be steeped in
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/biː stˈiːpt ˈɪn/
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to be filled with a specific quality, flavor, etc.

to live up to
sloveso
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/lˈaɪv ˈʌp tuː/
(odpovídat standardům)

(odpovídat standardům)

splnit očekávání

to fulfill expectations or standards set by oneself or others

fall short of

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inseparable
sloveso fráze
live
částice fráze
up to
to arrive at something
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/ɐɹˈaɪv æt ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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to reach a decision, understanding, or conclusion after consideration or discussion

to draw blood
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/dɹˈɔː blˈʌd/
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to cause injury, harm, or pain in a physical struggle or conflict

at one's disposal
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/æt wˈʌnz dɪspˈoʊzəl/
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used to show that something is available for someone to use whenever necessary

to hold in high regard
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/hˈoʊld ɪn hˈaɪ ɹɪɡˈɑːɹd/
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to have a great amount of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone or something

to hold true
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/hˈoʊld tɹˈuː/
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to remain valid or accurate over time or in various situations

by the same token
Spojka
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/baɪ ðə sˈeɪm tˈoʊkən/
(tím pádem)

(tím pádem)

stejně tak

Collocation

used to connect two related statements, showing that the same reasoning or principle applies to both

as somebody pleases
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/æz ˌɛsbˈiː plˈiːzᵻz/
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used to indicate that someone is free to do something in whichever way they prefer

to do one's bidding
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/dˈuː wˈʌnz bˈɪdɪŋ/
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to carry out someone's orders or commands, often without question or hesitation

What is the origin of the idiom "do one's bidding" and when to use it?

The idiom "do one's bidding" originates from the historical use of the word "bid," which means to command or order. The idiom conveys the sense of carrying out someone's instructions or fulfilling their wishes, often implying a relationship where one person holds authority over another. It is used to describe a situation where someone is following the orders or commands of another person, often emphasizing the authority or control one person has over the other.

to take liberties
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/tˈeɪk lˈɪbɚɾɪz/
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to act in a way that is overly familiar or inappropriate without permission or proper authority

courtesy of
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/kˈɜːɾəsi ʌv/
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used to indicate that something is provided or made possible by a specific person as a gesture of courtesy or generosity

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