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zero
[Přídavné jméno]

having no measurable or otherwise determinable value

nula, nic

nula, nic

to zero in on
[sloveso]

to concentrate closely on a particular matter

zaměřit se na, soustředit se na

zaměřit se na, soustředit se na

Ex: I zeroed in on the critical aspects of the project to ensure its success.**Zaměřil jsem se na** kritické aspekty projektu, abych zajistil jeho úspěch.

since the earliest stage or point in time

Ex: We 've followed this from day one.

to examine a thing or person very quickly

Ex: When considering buying a used car , it 's essential give it a once-over to look for any visible issues or signs of wear and tear .

a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

Ex: She always volunteers for every task and never misses an opportunity to remind everyone about it.

nearly identical, especially in looks or behavior

Ex: The twins like two peas in a pod.

a tough and forceful way of questioning someone in order to make them reveal information or admit to something, often using harsh methods

Ex: The officers were intensively interrogating the suspect , giving the third degree throughout the night .
to deep-six
[sloveso]

toss out; get rid of

vyhodit, zbavit se

vyhodit, zbavit se

used to say that both options or situations are equal and that none is better or worse than the other

Ex: Whether you choose the blue shirt or the red one, it's six of one, half a dozen of the otherthey both look equally good on you.

in a situation that involves difficulty, particularly one that is worse compared to that of others

Ex: Having to recover from a severe injury put the athlete behind the eight ball in terms of returning to peak performance.

tremendously excited about something

Ex: Receiving the acceptance letter to her dream university put on cloud nine.

dressed up in a very attractive or fashionable way

Ex: Emma always dresses to the nines for special occasions, effortlessly combining elegance and fashion-forward choices.
catch-22
[Přídavné jméno]

***a dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions

dilema, beznadějná situace

dilema, beznadějná situace

used to describe a sudden departure or a hasty retreat

Ex: The party was getting out of hand, so we decided to make a twenty-three skidoo and leave before things got any worse.
forty winks
[Podstatné jméno]

a short, light nap or brief sleep taken to rest and regain energy

krátký spánek, osvěžující krátký spánek

krátký spánek, osvěžující krátký spánek

Ex: Whenever I 'm feeling tired and need a quick energy boost , I 'll take forty winks before continuing my work .Kdykoli se cítím unavený a potřebuji rychlý energetický příval, dám si **krátkého šlofíka**, než budu pokračovat v práci.

used to say that the chances of something happening or being true are very slim

Ex: That cat never in a million years going to accept the new puppy .
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