Kniha Street Talk 3 - Lekce 4

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at the end of {one's} rope [fráze]

left with no energy or patience to deal with something

Ex: She is at the end of her rope with the constant demands of her job .

at the top of {one's} lungs [fráze]

as loud as one is capable of

Ex: When he saw the spider , he yelled for help at the top of his lungs .

to [bite|hold] {one's} tongue [fráze]

to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

Ex: In sensitive situations , it 's important to know when to bite your tongue and choose diplomacy over confrontation .

without a hitch [fráze]

(of a process or event) without encountering any problems, difficulties, or obstacles

Ex: The construction project was completed without a hitch , thanks to the hard work of our team and the diligence of our contractors .

to [go] without a snag [fráze]

to happen smoothly, without any problems or difficulties

Ex: I hope this project goes without a snag , but I doubt it .

to [hang] (on|) in there [fráze]

to continue trying to succeed regardless of difficulties or challenges

Ex: I tell my friend to hang in there and keep pushing forward during their job search .

to have a lot of fun and really enjoy oneself

Ex: Despite the challenging hike , the group had the time of their lives reaching the summit and witnessing the breathtaking sunrise .

skin and bone [fráze]

used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unattractive and unhealthy way

Ex: The stray dog was nothing but skin and bone when we found it .

to {not} [sleep] a wink [fráze]

to get no sleep

Ex: The excitement of the trip ahead was so overwhelming that I did n't sleep a wink the night before .

to [sleep] like a log [fráze]

to sleep very deeply

Ex: The comfortable mattress and cool room temperature made me sleep like a log .

spitting image [Podstatné jméno]

živá kopie

Ex: The sculpture is the spitting image of the famous monument , capturing every detail flawlessly .

Socha je jako vejce vejci slavného památníku, dokonale zachycující každý detail.