to [blow] {sth} (far|way|up|all|) out of proportion

to make a situation appear much bigger or more serious than it actually is

zveličovat to, dělat z komára velblouda

zveličovat to, dělat z komára velblouda

Ex: It was only a small mistake, but the manager blew it out of proportion. 
to [break] out in a sweat

to suddenly start sweating

Ex: The intense heat caused everyone in the room to break out in a sweat despite the air conditioning. 
to [carry] a tune

to produce correct musical sounds by one's voice

udržet melodii, zpívat čistě

udržet melodii, zpívat čistě

Ex: I love singing, but I can't carry a tune. 
a fair shake
a fair shake
[fráze]

a chance or opportunity given to a person equally as others

férová šance, rovná příležitost

férová šance, rovná příležitost

Ex: All I want is a fair shake at the job. 
to [go] off the deep end

to suddenly and violently express one's anger

vybuchnout vzteky, ztratit nervy

vybuchnout vzteky, ztratit nervy

Ex: He went off the deep end when he found out someone had scratched his car. 
to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer

to have no chance of achieving success

nemít žádnou šanci, být bez šance

nemít žádnou šanci, být bez šance

Ex: Without more funding, the project doesn't have a prayer. 
to talk into
to talk into
[sloveso]

to convince someone to do something they do not want to do

přesvědčit, přemluvit

přesvědčit, přemluvit

Ex: He's against the idea, but I think I can talk him into it. 
that does it
that does it
[Citoslovce]

used to say that a specific action or event has pushed a situation to a point where it is no longer bearable or has become extremely serious

To stačí!, Už toho mám dost!

To stačí!, Už toho mám dost!

Ex: After her boss criticized her for the third time this week, Jane decided that enough was enough and said, "That does it! I'm quitting this job." 
through the wringer

experiencing many difficulties or challenges

prošel si peklem, hodně si vytrpěl

prošel si peklem, hodně si vytrpěl

Ex: She looked exhausted after going through the wringer at work. 
to [get] a grip on {oneself}

to stop behaving foolishly or recklessly and gain full control of one's emotions and thoughts

vzít se do ruky, ovládnout se

vzít se do ruky, ovládnout se

Ex: Get a grip on yourself before you say something you'll regret. 
to pull together

to work as a team, especially during a difficult situation

Ex: In tough times, it's crucial for families to pull together and support one another. 
to flip out
to flip out
[sloveso]

react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way

zešílet, ztratit kontrolu

zešílet, ztratit kontrolu

that tears it

used to indicate that something is the final frustration before a breaking point

Ex: They raised the rent again? That tears it, I’m moving out! 
to [cut] class
to cut class
[fráze]

to skip or intentionally miss a class, typically without an acceptable excuse

Ex: He decided to cut class and go to the beach instead. 
gag me
gag me
[Citoslovce]

used to indicate extreme disgust, anger, or disapproval toward something unpleasant or morally offensive

Fuj!, Je mi z toho špatně!

Fuj!, Je mi z toho špatně!

Ex: Ugh, pineapple on pizza? Gag me! 
to [kiss] up to {sb}

to excessively flatter or be overly submissive to someone, usually in an attempt to gain favor or advantages

Ex: He’s always kissing up to the boss, hoping for a promotion. 
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