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ratiocination
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to slant
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to split hairs
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to sum up
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to support
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to sustain
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there
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to start with
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touche
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to wipe the floor with somebody
ratiocination
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raciocination

the process of logical thinking or reasoning

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Sherlock Holmes's keen ratiocination enabled him to solve even the most perplexing mysteries.
The detective's ratiocination led him to deduce the identity of the culprit based on careful analysis of the evidence.

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to slant
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(přiklonit se k)

(přiklonit se k)

zkreslit

to interpret or present information with a subjective point of view or bias

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ratiocination

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to [split] hairs
to split hairs
fráze
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/splˈɪt hˈɛɹz/
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N/A

Idiom

to highlight insignificant details or small distinctions between two things

What is the origin of the idiom "split hairs" and when to use it?

The idiom "split hairs" has its roots in the image of dividing a single hair into smaller parts, which is a highly exacting and detailed task. It is used to describe the act of making excessively precise and often unnecessary distinctions in an argument, conversation, or situation.

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ratiocinate

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to sum up
to sum up
sloveso
uk flag
/sˈʌm ˈʌp/
(souhrně vyjádřit)

(souhrně vyjádřit)

shrnout

to briefly state the most important parts or facts of something

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Frázový Stav
separable
sloveso fráze
sum
částice fráze
up

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ratiocinate

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ratiocination

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to support
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(dokazovat)

(dokazovat)

podporovat

to provide evidence or information in order to prove that something, especially a claim or idea is true

negate

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ratiocination

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to sustain
sloveso
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(uznávat)

(uznávat)

podporovat

to support an opinion, argument, theory, etc. or to prove it's credibility

negate

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ratiocinate

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there
Příslovce
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N/A

N/A

regarding a specific issue or matter

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to start with
Příslovce
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/tə stˈɑːɹt wɪð/
(nejprve)

(nejprve)

za prvé

Collocation

used when stating the first and foremost reason or point that needs to be mentioned or considered

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touche
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(Tak to jo)

Touche

used humorously to show that someone has made a good point in an argument or discussion

What is the origin and context of 'touche'?

The term "touché" originates from French, where it means "touched" or "hit." It originated from the sport of fencing, where it is used to acknowledge a successful hit by one's opponent. In broader usage, it has found its way into English language and is used to acknowledge a clever or effective point made by someone else.

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while
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(i když)

(i když)

zatímco

despite the fact that; even though

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ratiocinate

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ratiocination

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to [wipe] the floor with {sb}
to wipe the floor with somebody
fráze
uk flag
/wˈaɪp ðə flˈoːɹ wɪð ˌɛsbˈiː/
N/A

N/A

Disapproving
Idiom
Informal

to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way

What is the origin of the idiom "wipe the floor with someone" and when to use it?

The idiom "wipe the floor with someone" is believed to have originated from the practice of cleaning a floor by wiping it with a mop or cloth. The action of wiping the floor clean suggests a thorough and complete victory, leaving no trace of the opponent's presence or challenge. This idiom is often used to describe a situation where one person or team defeats another in a competition, argument, or conflict, with great ease and skill, leaving the opponent humiliated or embarrassed.

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