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Street Talk 3
behind {one's} back

without one knowing or approving

Ex: They made important decisions about the project behind my back, and I feel left out of the process.
bad hair day
bad hair day
[fráze]

a day on which one feels unattractive, particularly due to one's hair not looking as well as it should

Ex: She's having a bad hair day today, as her usually sleek and shiny locks are frizzy and unmanageable.
to buy into
to buy into
[sloveso]

to wholeheartedly believe in a set of ideas

plně věřit v, přijmout

plně věřit v, přijmout

Ex: The students eventually bought into the professor 's unconventional teaching methods .

Studenti nakonec uvěřili profesorovým nekonvenčním výukovým metodám.

to fall for
to fall for
[sloveso]

to be deceived or tricked by someone or something

nechat se napálit, být oklamán

nechat se napálit, být oklamán

Ex: In the world of online dating , it 's essential to be cautious and not easily fall for someone 's charming online persona .

Ve světě online seznamování je nezbytné být opatrný a snadno nepropadnout něčímu okouzlujícímu online obrazu.

dolled up
dolled up
[Přídavné jméno]

dressed in fancy or formal clothing

nastrojený, elegantní

nastrojený, elegantní

dressed to kill

used to describe someone who is dressed up in a very fashionable way to draw attention

Ex: Sarah had dressed to kill for her anniversary dinner, captivating her partner with her alluring attire.
to [fish] for a compliment

to get people to praise one, often by pretending not to be happy with oneself

Ex: Jane's constant self-deprecating remarks were a clear sign that she was fishing for compliments, seeking reassurance about her abilities.
to [get] on {one's} case

to criticize or nag someone persistently

Ex: Why do you keep getting on my case about this?It’s not a big deal!
to [get] on {one's} nerves

to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

Ex: It gets on my nerves when people are late.
to [go] to town

to complete a task or activity with thoroughness, efficiency, and speed, often suggesting a focused and diligent approach

Ex: When it comes to DIY projects, he always goes to town, meticulously planning, measuring, and executing every detail with precision.
to [go] all out

to use all of one's energy, resources, determination, or strength to do something

Ex: The team went all out for a win.
to [pull] out all the stops

to try very hard and do everything that is possible to succeed in something

Ex: The marketing campaign pulled out all the stops by utilizing social media, targeted advertising, celebrity endorsements, and captivating storytelling to maximize reach and impact.
to [fall] (through|between) the cracks

(of a person) to be completely ignored, usually in a system or process

Ex: Even with the company's strict hiring protocols, talented candidates occasionally fall through the cracks, resulting in missed opportunities for both the applicants and the organization.
no host bar
no host bar
[fráze]

*** a bar at a social event where guests are required to pay for the drinks themselves

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