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either
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to find
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free will
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to give an inch
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to go back on one's word
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to go back on a promise
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to go before
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to hand down
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to have a think
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to hem and haw
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Hobson's choice
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to hustle
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incisive
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inconclusive
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indecisive
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inflexible
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it is six of one, half a dozen of the other
either
either
Spojka
ei
i
th
ð
e
ə
r
r
(nebo)

(nebo)

buď

used to introduce two choices or possibilities

example
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Either wear a coat, or you'll catch a cold.
They'll either play football, or they'll play basketball.
to find
sloveso
f
f
i
n
n
d
d
(uznat)

(uznat)

shledat

(of a law court) to make an official decision

Gramatické Informace:

complex transitive
free will
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/fɹˈiː wˈɪl/
(volní rozhodování)

(volní rozhodování)

svobodná vůle

the idea that human beings have the agency to decide independently without being controlled by any outside influences

Gramatické Informace:

Složené Podstatné Jméno
to [give|move|budge] an inch
to give an inch
fráze
uk flag
/ɡˈɪv mˈuːv bˈʌdʒ ɐn ˈɪntʃ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

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

What is the origin of the idiom "give an inch" and when to use it?

The idiom "give an inch" has its roots in early English idiomatic expressions that referred to small, incremental movements or changes. The word "inch" is used metaphorically to represent a very small unit of measurement, implying a minor or gradual shift in a situation or stance. It is used to convey the idea that someone is very resistant to changing their stance, opinion, or position on a particular matter. It indicates stubbornness or a lack of willingness to compromise or adapt.

to go back on one's word
fráze
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ bˈæk ˌɑːn wˈʌnz wˈɜːd/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to fail to keep a promise or commitment that was previously made

to go back on a promise
fráze
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ bˈæk ˌɑːn ɐ pɹˈɑːmɪs ɔːɹ dˈiːl ɔːɹ plˈɛdʒ/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to fail to keep or fulfill a commitment or assurance made to someone

to go before
to go before
sloveso
uk flag
/ɡˌoʊ bɪfˈoːɹ/
(předložit k projednání)

(předložit k projednání)

předložit

to be formally presented for discussion or judgment by a person or authority

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
Frázový Stav
inseparable
sloveso fráze
go
částice fráze
before
to hand down
sloveso
uk flag
/hˈænd dˈaʊn/
(oznámit)

(oznámit)

vyhlásit

‌to formally announce something such as a decision or judgment

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
Frázový Stav
separable
sloveso fráze
hand
částice fráze
down
to have a think
fráze
uk flag
/hæv ɐ θˈɪŋk/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to think about something before making a decision

to [hem] and [haw]
to hem and haw
fráze
uk flag
/hˈɛm ænd hˈɔː/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal
Old use

to hesitate in making a decision or saying something

What is the origin of the idiom "hem and haw" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "hem and haw" is uncertain, but it is believed to have emerged from the sounds people make when they hesitate, pause, or try to gather their thoughts. The word "hem" represents the act of clearing one's throat or making a throaty sound, while "haw" imitates the sound of hesitation or uncertainty. It is a figurative expression that captures the verbal behavior of individuals who stammer, stumble, or speak evasively when faced with a question or decision.

Hobson's choice
Hobson's choice
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/hˈɑːbsənz tʃˈɔɪs/
(Hobsonův výběr)

(Hobsonův výběr)

Hobsonova volba

Formal
Idiom

a choice made in a situation in which no other options were available

What is the origin of the idiom "Hobson's choice" and when to use it?

The idiom "Hobson's choice" is derived from the name of Thomas Hobson, an English stable owner who operated in the 16th and 17th centuries. Hobson had a practice of offering customers the option of either taking the horse that was closest to the stable door or taking none at all. This limited choice was meant to ensure that his horses were used fairly and consistently. Over time, the phrase "Hobson's choice" came to represent situations where only one option is presented, essentially giving individuals no real choice or alternative.

Gramatické Informace:

Složené Podstatné Jméno
to hustle
sloveso
h
h
u
ə
s
s
ə
t
l
l
e
(pobízet)

(pobízet)

přemluvit

to convince or make someone do something

Gramatické Informace:

ditransitive
incisive
incisive
Přídavné jméno
i
ɪ
n
n
c
s
i
s
s
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(ostře chápající)

(ostře chápající)

pronikavý

capable of quickly grasping complex topics and offer clear and insightful perspectives

inconclusive
Přídavné jméno
i
ɪ
n
n
c
k
o
ə
n
n
c
k
l
l
u
u
s
s
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(nejasný)

(nejasný)

nepřesvědčivý

not producing a clear result or decision

conclusive
indecisive
indecisive
Přídavné jméno
i
ɪ
n
n
d
d
e
ɪ
c
s
i
s
s
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(nikdy se nerozhodující)

(nikdy se nerozhodující)

rozhodovací

(of a person) having difficulty making choices or decisions, often due to fear, lack of confidence, or overthinking

decisive
inflexible
Přídavné jméno
i
ɪ
n
n
f
f
l
l
e
ɛ
x
ks
i
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(neústupný)

(neústupný)

neochvějný

reluctant to compromise or change one's attitude, belief, plan, etc.

it is six of one, half a dozen of the other
věta
uk flag
/ɪt ɪz sˈɪks ʌv wˌʌn ænd ɔːɹ hˈæf ɐ dˈʌzən ʌvðɪ ˈʌðɚ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

used to say that both options or situations are equal and that none is better or worse than the other

What is the origin of the idiom "it is six of one, half a dozen of the other" and when to use it?

The idiom "it is six of one, half a dozen of the other" is derived from the mathematical equivalence between the numbers six and half a dozen, which both represent the quantity of twelve. The phrase is used to convey the idea that two options or choices being considered are essentially the same or result in an equal outcome.

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