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to miss the mark
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notional
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off the mark
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off the top of one's head
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to overrate
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to predict
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prediction
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to put two and two together
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to reappraise
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to reassess
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reassessment
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to reevaluate
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to reexamine
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to read one's mind
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re-evaluation
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re-examination
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to second-guess
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shot in the dark
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to speculate
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speculation
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speculative
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speculatively
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to surmise
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surmise
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to suspect
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to suppose
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supposition
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to survey
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survey
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ten out of ten
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to toss
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to underestimate
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underestimation
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value judgement
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warm
To miss the mark
[ fráze ]
uk flag
/mˈɪs ðə mˈɑːɹk/
N/A

N/A

to fail in achieving the desired result

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Her speech missed the mark and failed to generate the public support she had been hoping for.
Sleep a few hours, for your hands will tremble and you’ll miss your mark.
Notional
[ Přídavné jméno ]
n
n
o
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
a
ə
l
l
(teoretický)

(teoretický)

pojatý

being solely based on imagination or theory rather that reality

Off the mark
[ fráze ]
uk flag
/ˈɔf ðə mˈɑːɹk/
N/A

N/A

wrong and inaccurate

off the top of {one's} head
Off the top of one's head
[ fráze ]
uk flag
/ˈɔf ðə tˈɑːp ʌv wˈʌnz hˈɛd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

What is the origin of the idiom "off the top of one's head" and when to use it?

The idiom "off the top of one's head" originates from the idea that information or ideas are presented without deep thought or prior planning. It is used to describe providing a quick response or answer based on one's immediate knowledge or intuition, rather than relying on research or careful consideration. This phrase emphasizes spontaneity and a lack of formal preparation.

To overrate
[ sloveso ]
o
v
v
e
ə
rr
r
a
t
t
e
(nadhodnocovat)

(nadhodnocovat)

přeceňovat

to give something or someone more credit than is deserved

underestimate
to predict
To predict
[ sloveso ]
p
p
r
r
e
ɪ
d
d
i
ɪ
c
k
t
t
(prognózovat)

(prognózovat)

předpovědět

to say that something is going to happen before it actually takes place

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Přechodný
Prediction
[ Podstatné jméno ]
p
p
r
r
e
i
d
d
i
ɪ
c
k
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(predikce)

(predikce)

předpověď

the act of saying what one thinks is going to happen in the future or what the outcome of something will be

to [put] two and two together
To put two and two together
[ fráze ]
uk flag
/pˌʊt tˈuː ænd tˈuː təɡˈɛðɚ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to evaluate the situation and all its possible outcomes in order to draw a conclusion

What is the origin of the idiom "put two and two together" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "put two and two together" is not definitively known, but it likely stems from the basic mathematical principle of addition, where combining the numbers 2 and 2 results in 4. It is commonly used in situations where there are clues, hints, or pieces of evidence that, when combined, reveal a larger truth or understanding.

To reappraise
[ sloveso ]
r
r
ea
pp
p
r
r
ai
s
z
e
(přehodnotit)

(přehodnotit)

přeohodnotit

to review someone or something to see whether one's opinion was correct or not

To reassess
[ sloveso ]
r
r
ea
ss
s
e
ɛ
ss
s
(znovu posoudit)

(znovu posoudit)

přehodnotit

to put something under further consideration or evaluation

Reassessment
[ Podstatné jméno ]
r
r
ea
ss
s
e
ɛ
ss
s
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t
(přehodnocení)

(přehodnocení)

přeceňování

the reevaluation someone or reconsideration of one's opinion of something to see whether it needs revising

To reevaluate
[ sloveso ]
r
r
ee
v
v
a
æ
l
l
ua
ueɪ
t
t
e
(znovu posoudit)

(znovu posoudit)

přehodnotit

to reconsider something, especially with the intention to make changes or form another opinion about it

To reexamine
[ sloveso ]
r
r
ee
x
gz
a
æ
m
m
i
ə
n
n
e
(znovu prověřit)

(znovu prověřit)

přehodnotit

to inspect something in detail, especially to confirm or change the previously held opinion

To read one's mind
[ fráze ]
uk flag
/ɹˈiːd wˈʌnz mˈaɪnd θˈɔːts/
N/A

N/A

to know what another person is thinking

Re-evaluation
[ Podstatné jméno ]
uk flag
/ɹˌiːɪvˌæljuːˈeɪʃən/
(přehodnocení)

(přehodnocení)

znovuohodnocení

‌the act of reconsidering something, especially with the intention to make changes or form another opinion about it

Re-examination
[ Podstatné jméno ]
uk flag
/ɹˌiːɛɡzˌæmᵻnˈeɪʃən/
(opětovné přezkoumání)

(opětovné přezkoumání)

přešetření

a process that involves detailed inspection of something, especially to confirm or change the previously held opinion

To second-guess
[ sloveso ]
uk flag
/sˈɛkəndɡˈɛs/
(odhadem předjímat)

(odhadem předjímat)

předpovídat

to predict or anticipate an event or someone's reaction

(shot|stab) in the dark
shot in the dark
[ fráze ]
uk flag
/ʃˈɑːt stˈæb ɪnðə dˈɑːɹk/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

an attempt to guess or do something without having sufficient information or knowing the consequences

What is the origin of the idiom "a shot in the dark" and when to use it?

The phrase "a shot in the dark" is an idiomatic expression that have been in use for many years. Its origin is not precisely known, but it likely developed from the idea of taking an action or making a guess with limited information, much like trying to hit a target with a shot or a stab in low-light or uncertain conditions.It is often used to convey the idea of taking a guess or making an attempt with limited knowledge or information, often in uncertain or risky situations.

to speculate
To speculate
[ sloveso ]
s
s
p
p
e
ɛ
c
k
u
j
ə
l
l
a
t
t
e
(domnívat se)

(domnívat se)

spekulovat

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

Gramatické Informace:

Neprůchodný
Speculation
[ Podstatné jméno ]
s
s
p
p
e
ɛ
c
k
u
j
ə
l
l
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(domněnka)

(domněnka)

speculace

the creation of theories or opinions about something with no fact or proof

speculative
Speculative
[ Přídavné jméno ]
s
s
p
p
e
ɛ
c
k
u
j
ə
l
l
a
ə
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(domnělý)

(domnělý)

spekulativní

according to opinions or guesses instead of facts or evidence

Speculatively
[ Příslovce ]
uk flag
/spˈɛkjʊlətˌɪvli/
(hypoteticky)

(hypoteticky)

spekulativně

in a way that shows one's decisions are merely based on estimations or personal opinions rather than actual facts

Gramatické Informace:

Tázací Příslovce
to surmise
To surmise
[ sloveso ]
s
s
u
ə
r
r
m
m
i
s
z
e
(usuzovat)

(usuzovat)

domnívat se

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
Surmise
[ Podstatné jméno ]
s
s
u
ə
r
r
m
m
i
s
z
e
(předpoklad)

(předpoklad)

domněnka

an estimation that points out the validity of something without sufficient evidence to confirm it

to suspect
To suspect
[ sloveso ]
s
s
u
ə
s
s
p
p
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t
(tušit)

(tušit)

podezřívat

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
to suppose
To suppose
[ sloveso ]
s
s
u
ə
pp
p
o
s
z
e
(myslet si)

(myslet si)

předpokládat

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
Supposition
[ Podstatné jméno ]
s
s
u
ʌ
pp
p
o
ə
s
z
i
ɪ
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(domněnka)

(domněnka)

předpoklad

something such as an idea, claim, belief, etc that one believes to be true even though it is yet to be proved

to survey
To survey
[ sloveso ]
s
s
u
ə
r
r
v
v
e
e
y
ɪ
(zkoumat)

(zkoumat)

prozkoumat

to take a closer look at something, especially thoroughly in order to investigate

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
Survey
[ Podstatné jméno ]
s
s
u
ə
r
r
v
v
e
e
y
ɪ
(anketa)

(anketa)

průzkum

an inspection of opinions or experiences of a specific group of people that is usually done in the from of questions

Ten out of ten
[ fráze ]
uk flag
/tˈɛn ˌaʊɾəv tˈɛn/
N/A

N/A

used to express satisfaction or admiration for someone who is completely correct or did something flawlessly

To toss
[ sloveso ]
t
t
o
ɔ:
ss
s
(trefit minci)

(trefit minci)

hodit mincí

to make a decision by throwing a coin in the air and guessing which of its sides will be facing upward when it lands

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Přechodný
to underestimate
To underestimate
[ sloveso ]
u
ʌ
n
n
d
d
e
ə
r
r
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t
i
ə
m
m
a
t
t
e
(podcenit)

(podcenit)

podceňovat

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
Underestimation
[ Podstatné jméno ]
uk flag
/ˌʌndɚɹˌɛstᵻmˈeɪʃən/
(podhodnocení)

(podhodnocení)

podceňování

an unfavorable judgment or estimation that is too low

Value judgement
[ Podstatné jméno ]
uk flag
/vˈæljuː dʒˈʌdʒmənt/
(hodnotový úsudek)

(hodnotový úsudek)

hodnotící soud

an assessment of the worth or quality of someone or something that is mostly based on personal opinions rather than facts

Warm
[ Přídavné jméno ]
w
w
a
ɔ:
r
r
m
m
(na správné cestě)

(na správné cestě)

blízko

indicating that someone is getting closer to the correct answer or finding a hidden person or object

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