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ACT Angličtina a Světové Znalosti - Užitečné Idiomy

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
to [know] better

to be wise enough to avoid certain behaviors or thoughts

Ex: After last year's mistake, we know better than to start without a backup plan.
to [jump] the gun

to do something too earlier than its right time

Ex: Let's not jump the gun and celebrate before the results are official.
to [broaden|expand|widen] {one's} (horizons|mind)

to expand one's knowledge, experiences, or perspectives, often by exploring new places, ideas, or cultures, with the aim of gaining a broader understanding of the world

Ex: Engaging in meaningful conversations with people from diverse backgrounds can expand your mind and widen your understanding of the world.
to [shed] light on {sth}

to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

Ex: The old letters shed light on her decision to leave the city.
a far cry from {sth}

a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

Ex: The current political climate is a far cry from the unity and bipartisanship that the nation needs.
bent on
bent on
[Přídavné jméno]

determined or fully committed to pursuing a particular course of action

odhodlaný, plně oddaný

odhodlaný, plně oddaný

to [hold]  {one's} tongue

to refrain from speaking or expressing one's thoughts or opinions

Ex: In situations like these, it's often better to hold your tongue and listen rather than speak impulsively.
to [scratch|scrape] the surface

to fail to deal with all aspects of a problem, topic, etc.

Ex: The training session provided basic knowledge, but it only scratched the surface of the complex software's capabilities and features.
to [pave] the way (for|to) {sth}

to create a situation in which it is easier for one to do something or for something to happen

Ex: Investing in a good education can pave the way for a successful career and financial stability.
neck of the woods

an area that is near a place in which someone resides

Ex: Our annual festival is a highlight of the year for everyone in this neck of the woods, bringing together residents from nearby towns and villages.
on the lookout for {sb/sth}

constantly paying attention to a person or thing to prevent a problem, danger, etc.

Ex: As a dedicated teacher, she's always on the lookout for signs of bullying among her students to address the issue promptly.
to [have] it both ways

to benefit from two opposing or contradictory situations or options at the same time

Ex: If you want the team to trust you, you can't also keep hiding information from them.
free rein
free rein
[Podstatné jméno]

the state in which one is completely free to do or say what one desires

volná ruka,  volnost

volná ruka, volnost

Ex: She needs free rein to experiment , or the design will feel ordinary .

Rodiče se rozhodli dát svému dospívajícímu volnou ruku při výběru vysoké školy, což jim umožňuje rozhodovat se o své budoucnosti.

to [lend] itself to {sth}

to naturally fit or suit a particular use or situation

Ex: Her artistic style lends itself to a wide range of mediums, from painting to sculpture.
the rest is history

used to indicate that after a key event, the following developments are well-known or self-explanatory

Ex: They took a risk and invested in the startup, and the rest is historythe company became a unicorn.
to [take] a back seat

to accept a less important, less visible, or secondary role compared to someone else

Ex: As his children grew older, his own ambitions took a back seat.
to [fall] on hard times

to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

Ex: After losing his job, he fell on hard times and had to move back in with his parents.
dead set
dead set
[fráze]

firmly determined and focused on the task at hand

Ex: The students were dead set on winning the competition.
fork in the road

a point in a person's life or a situation where they must make a critical decision or choose between two different options or paths

Ex: The fork in the road came sooner than he expected, forcing him to make a quick decision.
out of favor
out of favor
[fráze]

no longer popular, accepted, or supported by others

Ex: The old teaching method has fallen out of favor with educators who now prefer more interactive approaches.
to [wring] {one's} hands

to twist and rub one's hands together out of distress or worry

Ex: The child wrung his hands as he waited for his parents to pick him up from school.
to [have|get] {one's} (own|) way

to get or do what one wants despite the odds or other people's desires

Ex: My sister won't stop until she has her way.
to [make] the most (out|) of {sth}

to enjoy or use something as much or as often as one can

Ex: The team decided to make the most of the available budget by prioritizing essential project components.
to [carry] a tune

to produce correct musical sounds by one's voive voice

Ex: You don't have to be perfect; just try to carry a tune.
grist to the mill

something that proves useful or valuable for a given purpose

Ex: Her extensive travels provided plenty of grist to the mill for her latest novel.
out of {one's} shell

used to refer to someone who has become more comfortable or confident in conversing with people

Ex: Give her time; she'll come out of her shell soon.
final frontier

the limits of human knowledge or understanding, representing areas that remain unknown or unexplored

Ex: Some artists see silence as the final frontier of music.
out of nowhere
out of nowhere
[Příslovce]

in a sudden and unexpected manner, emphasizing the element of surprise

odnikud, najednou

odnikud, najednou

Ex: The car broke down out of nowhere, leaving us stranded on the side of the road .

Auto se z ničeho nic rozbilo a nechalo nás uvíznout na kraji silnice.

to [tickle] {one's} fancy

to appeal to someone's particular interests or preferences

Ex: The job pays well, but the work itself doesn't tickle my fancy.
out of the loop

not being aware of recent information about something

Ex: I must be out of the loop, because I hadn't heard about the new policy.
to [breathe] a sigh of relief

to feel relief or relaxation because a period of worry, stress, or anticipation has passed

Ex: When the missing child was found unharmed, the entire community breathed a collective sigh of relief.
to [burst] at the seams

to be occupied by a large number of things

Ex: The cake was generously frosted, with layers of cream and filling, almost bursting at the seams with sweetness.
under the radar

in a way that goes unnoticed or avoids attracting any attention

Ex: The hacker attempted to conduct cyberattacks under the radar, employing sophisticated techniques to avoid detection by security systems.
to [break] even

to reach a point where gains equal losses, resulting in a balance

Ex: The restaurant aimed to break even after a slow month of sales.
at odds
at odds
[fráze]

(with reference to two things) in contrast to each other instead of correspondence

Ex: The artist's abstract painting was at odds with the traditional style of the gallery, eliciting mixed reactions from the visitors.
to [take] advantage of {sth}

to use something for personal gain in an unfair or dishonest manner

Ex: The company was accused of taking advantage of tax loopholes to avoid paying its fair share of taxes.
face value
face value
[Podstatné jméno]

the obvious meaning or worth of something, without looking deeper

nominální hodnota, zjevný význam

nominální hodnota, zjevný význam

Ex: At face value, the deal seemed fair , but a closer look showed hidden costs .

Na první pohled se dohoda zdála spravedlivá, ale bližší pohled odhalil skryté náklady.

flip side
flip side
[fráze]

the opposite or contrasting aspect of a situation, idea, or argument

Ex: The flip side of taking on more responsibility at work is the increased stress and pressure.
to [drag] {one's} name through the (mud|mire)

to make unfavorable remarks about someone

Ex: The rival team tried to drag his name through the mire before the election.
to [be] out on {one's} ear

to be dismissed or expelled from a place, job, or position

Ex: The tenants were out on their ear after months of unpaid rent.
to [go] through the motions

to do something without real interest, feeling, or effort

Ex: The apology sounded like he was just going through the motions.
to [make] inroads (into|on) {sth}

to have a significant impact or influence on something

Ex: They made inroads on their own traditional attachment to ' capital ' and implemented a tax on short-term capital gains in 1962.
turning point
turning point
[Podstatné jméno]

a point at which a drastic change occurs in a situation, especially one that makes it improve

obrat, rozhodující okamžik

obrat, rozhodující okamžik

Ex: Moving to a smaller city became a turning point in their family life .

Nadcházející schůzka by mohla být zlomovým bodem projektu, který určí jeho úspěch nebo neúspěch.

to [take] it for granted

to assume without question that something is true

Ex: He took it for granted that his parents would pay.
in {one's} shoes

in a similar or identical situation to someone else, particularly a difficult or unpleasant one

Ex: It's easy to criticize when you're not in their shoes.
quirk of fate

an unexpected or unusual occurrence or event that alters the course of events

Ex: A strange quirk of fate put him in the right place at exactly the right time.
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