Kniha Street Talk 3 - Lekce 5

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to [beat] around the bush [fráze]

to deliberately delay or avoid talking about the main point

Ex: Rather than beating around the bush , she decided to be upfront about her feelings and concerns .

to [come] to a head [fráze]

to become very dangerous or problematic in a way that demands immediate action

Ex: The tension in the household came to a head , leading to a family intervention to address the issues .

to [eat] {sb} out of house and home [fráze]

to eat so much of food available in someone's house so that there is little or none left

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to get [sloveso]

otravovat

Ex: It gets me when I have to repeat the same instructions over and over .

Štvou mě, když musím opakovat stejné instrukce pořád dokola.

to [go] in one ear and out the other [fráze]

(of information, advice, etc.) to not be taken seriously and hence immediately forgotten

Ex: The safety instructions at work should be taken seriously ; do n't let them go in one ear and out the other .

in the raw [fráze]

used to refer to someone who is not covered with any clothing

Ex: After a long day at the beach , Emily and her friends enjoyed a refreshing swim in the ocean , feeling the freedom of being in the raw .

birthday suit [Podstatné jméno]

Adamův oděv

Ex: The actor appeared on stage in his birthday suit for a brief comic scene .

Herec se objevil na jevišti ve svém narozeninovém obleku pro krátkou komickou scénu.

to [keep] {sb} posted [fráze]

to provide someone with sufficient and relevant information regarding someone or something

Ex: Do n't worry ; I 'll keep you posted on the latest news regarding the event .

to [lay] down the law [fráze]

to tell people what to do in a forceful and authoritative manner

Ex: The judge laid down the law in the courtroom , delivering a stern verdict and sentencing the defendant accordingly .

to [make] {oneself} at home [fráze]

to make oneself feel relaxed and comfortable without caring for formalities

Ex: Emily visited her cousin 's apartment and made herself at home by unpacking her belongings and getting comfortable in the spare bedroom .

the (last|final) straw [fráze]

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The constant delays and cancellations made the passengers frustrated , and the announcement of yet another flight delay was the last straw that led to a passenger outburst .

the straw that [break] the (camel's|donkey's) back [fráze]

one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

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Kniha Street Talk 3
Lekce 1	Lekce 2	Lekce 3	Lekce 4
Lekce 5	Lekce 6	Lekce 7	Lekce 8
Lekce 9	Lekce 10	Lekce 11	Bližší pohled: Lekce 11
Lekce 12	Bližší pohled: Lekce 12	Lekce 13	Bližší pohled: Lekce 13
Lekce 14	Bližší pohled: Lekce 14	Lekce 15