Interaktioner - Tacksamhet & Otacksamhet

Dyka ner i engelska idiomatiska uttryck om tacksamhet och otacksamhet, som "säga ett gott ord för" och "se en given häst i munnen".

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to [thank] {one's} lucky stars [Fras]

to feel really grateful, particularly because something dangerous or unpleasant did not happen

Ex: After narrowly avoiding a car accident , she thanked her lucky stars that she had been paying attention to the road .

to [count] {one's} blessings [Fras]

to try to appreciate and cherish all the good things one has in one's life

Ex: In times of hardship , it 's essential to count your blessings and remember the good things in your life .

to be ungrateful to the person who has helped one by mistreating or betraying them

Ex: After his parents sacrificed so much to support his education , he bit the hand that fed him by dropping out of school .

to look for faults in a gift, favor, or opportunity that has been given to one, in a way that shows ingratitude

Ex: When his neighbor offered a ride to the airport , he decided not to look a gift horse in the mouth and gladly accepted the help .

to [make] {sth} count [Fras]

to use something in the most effective or productive way

Ex: As the team captain, she urged her teammates to make every play count in the championship game.

to talk highly of someone as a way of helping them get an advantage, such as succeeding in a job interview

Ex: She decided to put in a good word for her talented friend when the company had a job opening in the marketing department.

to [take] {sb/sth} for granted [Fras]

to not appreciate a person or thing because one thinks one will never lose them

Ex: He didn't realize he had taken his friend's loyalty for granted until their friendship began to deteriorate.