Kniha Street Talk 3 - Lekce 6

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behind {one's} back [fráze]

without one knowing or approving

Ex: Betraying a friend by spreading rumors about them behind their back is not a sign of loyalty

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: During the event last week , he had a bad hair day and regretted not scheduling a salon appointment beforehand .

to buy into [sloveso]

plně věřit v

Ex: The employees were skeptical at first but started to buy into the CEO 's plan for company growth .

Zaměstnanci byli zpočátku skeptičtí, ale začali věřit v plán generálního ředitele pro růst společnosti.

to fall for [sloveso]

nechat se napálit

Ex: Many people fell for the fake news story , spreading misinformation on social media .

Mnoho lidí naletělo na falešnou zprávu a šířilo dezinformace na sociálních sítích.

dolled up [Přídavné jméno]

nastrojený

dressed to kill [fráze]

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

Ex: He is dressing to kill for the important presentation, ensuring his attire conveys professionalism and confidence.

to [fish] for a compliment [fráze]

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

Ex: The actor pretended to be modest about their performance , hoping others would fish for a compliment and praise their talent .

to [get] on {one's} case [fráze]

to criticize or nag someone persistently

Ex: My boss is always getting on my case about deadlines .

to [get] on {one's} nerves [fráze]

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

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to [go] to town [fráze]

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

Ex: He received a generous budget for the project and was encouraged to go to town , investing in top-quality materials and innovative designs .

to [go] all out [fráze]

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

Ex: Brazil is going all out to protect its markets.

to [pull] out all the stops [fráze]

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

Ex: Determined to win the competition , she pulled out all the stops and dedicated hours to practicing , refining her skills , and seeking expert guidance .

to [fall] (through|between) the cracks [fráze]

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

Ex: The intricate legal procedures sometimes cause deserving asylum seekers to fall through the cracks , facing deportation without proper consideration of their cases .

no host bar [fráze]

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

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