Kniha Street Talk 3 - Lekce 13

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actions speak louder than words

[věta]

used to say that people's actions show their true intentions or beliefs more clearly than their words

Činy mluví hlasitěji než slova

Ex: Actions speak louder than words, which is why I didn't believe all the excuses he gave me.

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to give an inch

[fráze]

(always negative) ‌to refuse to make even a slightest change to one's position, decision, etc.

neustoupit ani o píď, ani trochu nepovolit

Ex: His parents wouldn't give an inch on the curfew.

Rodiče u večerky ani trochu nepovolili.

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to let bygones be bygones

[fráze]

to forgive past problems and stop focusing on old conflicts

Ex: "I don't hold grudges, I believe in letting bygones be bygones."

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out of sight, out of mind

[fráze]

used to imply that people tend to forget about things or people that are no longer visible or present in their lives

Co není na očích, časem se zapomíná

Ex: Despite their best efforts to stay in touch, the couple found that they slowly drifted apart after spending several months in different countries. As the saying goes, out of sight, out of mind.

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there is no accounting for taste

[věta]

used to imply that one can never understand why people's personal preferences drastically differ from one another, especially when compared to that of one's own

Vkus nelze vždy vysvětlit

Ex: Even though the painting was considered ugly by some, it was sold for millions of dollars, proving that there is no accounting for taste.

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the shoe is on the other foot

[věta]

used to refer to a situation that has completely changed in one's favor

karta se obrátila, situace se obrátila v jeho prospěch

Ex: After the court ruling, the shoe was on the other foot and the tenants had the advantage.

Po rozhodnutí soudu se karta obrátila a nájemníci získali výhodu.

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when in Rome, do as the Romans do

[věta]

used to advise individuals to adapt to local customs and practices when in an unfamiliar situation or culture

Na novém místě se přizpůsob místním zvykům

Ex: I was surprised to learn that in Japan, it's customary to remove your shoes before entering someone's home, but as the saying goes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do.

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when it rains, it pours

[věta]

used to suggest that when something bad happens, other bad things often happen in quick succession or in large numbers, making the situation seem even worse

Problémy často přicházejí jeden za druhým

Ex: Susan was having a terrible day - she overslept, burned her breakfast, and got a speeding ticket on the way to work. "Great," she muttered, "When it rains, it pours!"

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