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I totally GOT RIPPED OFF for my money when I bought that overpriced concert ticket. začněte se učit
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I totally GOT FLEECED OUT OF my money when I bought that overpriced concert ticket.
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I really didn't want to PLACE A LOAD ON you, but I needed help with my project. začněte se učit
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I really didn't want to PUT BURDEN WITH you, but I needed help with my project.
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You should HAVE GOOD JUDGMENT when making decisions. začněte se učit
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You should HAVE A COMMON SENSE when making decisions.
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Eco-friendly Do you have any ECO-FRIENDLY packaging options? začněte se učit
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Do you have any SUSTAINABLE packaging options? Eco-friendly Yes! Our paper bags are 100% recyclable and biodegradable.
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Provided facilities What are the PROVIDED FACILITIES in the room? začněte se učit
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What are the AVAILABLE AMENITIES in the room? Provided facilities You have free Wi-Fi, a minibar, and access to the gym.
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I can't believe he OUTSMARTED everyone in the game last night. začněte se učit
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I can't believe he TRUMPED everyone in the game last night.
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Similar This new sci-fi movie is so SIMILAR to the one we watched last year! začněte se učit
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This new sci-fi movie is so AKIN to the one we watched last year! Similar Yeah, the storyline and visuals feel almost identical!
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Flourishing Our bakery is FLOURISHING! We’re selling out every day. začněte se učit
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Our bakery is THRIVING! We’re selling out every day. Flourishing That’s amazing! Looks like all our hard work is paying off.
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Implement We've IMPLEMENTED new security measures. Make sure to follow them. začněte se učit
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We've PUT new security measures INTO PLACE. Make sure to follow them. Implement Got it! I'll review the guidelines today.
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Beating you Haha! I’m BEATING YOU at the finish line! začněte se učit
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Haha! I’m PIPPING YOU at the finish line! Beating you
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Lack Hey, can you lend me $10? I LACK cash. začněte se učit
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Hey, can you lend me $10? I’m a bit SHORT OF cash. Lack Sure! Pay me back when you can.
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Canceled I'm sorry, but it was CANCELED due to multiple violations. začněte se učit
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I'm sorry, but it was REVOKED due to multiple violations. Canceled I'm here to renew my license.
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Intrinsic worth Because kindness has INTRINSIC WORTH; it makes the world a better place. začněte se učit
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Because kindness has INHERENT VALUE; it makes the world a better place. Intrinsic worth Dad, why should I help others if I get nothing in return?
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Intrinsic, innate I have an INTRINSIC ability to solve problems under pressure. začněte se učit
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I have an INHERENT ability to solve problems under pressure. Intrinsic, innate What makes you a great fit for this role?
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Influence, Power I need someone with real INFLUENCE to back my business. začněte se učit
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I need someone with real CLOUT to back my business. Influence, Power If you impress Mr. Carter, his endorsement will open all the right doors.
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Master plan We need to ensure our MASTER PLAN accounts for market shifts. začněte se učit
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We need to ensure our OVERARCHING PLAN accounts for market shifts. Master plan Agreed. Let’s refine the strategy to keep it adaptable.
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I need to DRAW OUT your thoughts on the movie we watched last night. začněte se učit
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I need to ELICIT your thoughts on the movie we watched last night.
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You really need to SHAKE OFF that negative mindset and enjoy life a bit more. začněte se učit
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You really need to SNAP OUT of that negative mindset and enjoy life a bit more.
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Preparation, Conditioning We’re PREPARING our minds for victory! začněte se učit
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We’re PRIMING our minds for victory! Preparation, Conditioning Alright, team, visualize the win. Feel the energy before we step onto the field!
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Proceed, follow Just FOLLOW this street until you see the big clock tower. začněte se učit
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Just GO ALONG this street until you see the big clock tower. Proceed, follow Excuse me, how do I get to the train station?
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Perseverance Come on, show some PERSEVERANCE! You’ve studied too much to quit now. začněte se učit
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Come on, show some GRIT! You’ve studied too much to quit now. Perseverance This test is so hard... I want to give up.
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Agreement, Approval Yes, you have my AGREEMENT. začněte se učit
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Agreement, Approval Would you be okay with me taking Friday off?
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Retaliate, Defend oneself začněte se učit
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Retaliate, Defend oneself Did you see Jake hit you?
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Accuse, Charge The opposition is calling to CHARGE the president. začněte se učit
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The opposition is calling to IMPEACH the president. Accuse, Charge Do you think it will happen?
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More common Vegan diets are MORE COMMON these days. začněte se učit
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Vegan diets are MORE PREVALENT these days. More common Yeah, a lot more people are trying plant-based meals now!
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Imperfect because of This phone is IMPERFECT BECAUSE OF a manufacturing defect. začněte se učit
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This phone is FLAWED DUE TO a manufacturing defect. Imperfect because of
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Disorganized and changing It sounds like your order is a little DISORGANIZED AND CHANGING. začněte se učit
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It sounds like your order is a little INCOHERENT AND SHIFTING. Disorganized and changing
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Underestimated the resources Miscalculated the supplies I guess we MISCALCULATED THE SUPPLIES we’d need. začněte se učit
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I guess we UNDERESTIMATED THE RESOURCES we’d need. Miscalculated the supplies We ran out of food already? I thought we packed enough!
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Sheltering, Concealing Are you SHELTERINGt he suspect in your store? začněte se učit
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Are you HARBORING the suspect in your store? Sheltering, Concealing No, officer! I haven’t seen anyone hiding here.
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Make things worse You’re just MAKING THINGS WORSE. začněte se učit
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You’re just ADDING SALT TO THE WOUND. Make things worse I can't believe I failed my driving test again...
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Victims, Losses The news said the earthquake caused many VICTIMS. začněte se učit
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The news said the earthquake caused many CASUALTIES. Victims, Losses That’s terrible! I hope the rescue teams can help survivors.
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Take a chance začněte se učit
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Take a chance I'm scared to switch jobs. What if I fail?
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Infectious grin Wow, your INFECTIOUS GRIN is making me happy already! začněte se učit
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Wow, your CONTAGIOUS SMILE is making me happy already! Infectious grin Haha, glad to hear that! Your latte’s coming right up.
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Fainted, Lost consciousness Oh no! Jamie just FAINTED! začněte se učit
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Oh no! Jamie just PASSED OUT! Fainted, Lost consciousness
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Critics, Opponents My CRITICS are at it again. začněte se učit
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My DETRACTORS are at it again. Critics, Opponents Forget them! Your real fans love your music.
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Unfriendly, Aggressive There’s no need to be UNFRIENDLY. začněte se učit
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There’s no need to be HOSTILE. Unfriendly, Aggressive Sir, I understand you're upset, but...
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Spontaneously SPONTANEOUSLY, how about “Fresh Ideas, Bright Future”? začněte se učit
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OFF THE TOP, how about “Fresh Ideas, Bright Future”? Spontaneously What’s a good slogan for our campaign?
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Connection, Liking I have a real LIKING for jazz too. začněte se učit
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I have a real AFFINITY for jazz too. Connection, Liking No way! We should go to a jazz club this weekend.
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Renewal, Comeback Joe’s Café is making a COMEBACK! začněte se učit
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Joe’s Café is making a REVIVAL! Renewal, Comeback No way! I used to love their coffee. Let’s go this weekend!
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Apparently, Seemingly SEEMINGLY, this new policy is about improving efficiency. začněte se učit
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OSTENSIBLY, this new policy is about improving efficiency. Apparently, Seemingly But in reality, it just means more paperwork for us!
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Walker Excuse me, as a WALKER, is there a safe way to cross this street? začněte se učit
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Excuse me, as a PEDESTRIAN, is there a safe way to cross this street? Walker Yes! There’s a crosswalk just a block ahead.
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Danger Your health is in DANGER if you don’t start exercising and eating better. začněte se učit
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Your health is in JEOPARDY. if you don’t start exercising and eating better. Danger I understand, doctor. I’ll make some changes right away.
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More suitable I think the marketing job is MORE SUITABLE for you. začněte se učit
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I think the marketing job is a BETTER FIT for you. More suitable Yeah, it matches my skills and interests more.
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Refunded začněte se učit
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I’d like to return this toaster. It doesn’t work. Will I be REIMBURSED? Refunded Of course! We’ll process your refund right away.
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Prevent You should exercise regularly to PREVENT heart disease. začněte se učit
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You should exercise regularly to STAVE OFF heart disease. Prevent Got it! I'll start jogging every morning.
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Completely I’ve been working COMPLETELY all day. I need a break! začněte se učit
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I’ve been working FLAT OUT all day. I need a break! Completely Same here! Let’s grab a coffee before we collapse.
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It’s not going to happen I hate to say it, but IT’S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN. začněte se učit
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I hate to say it, but IT WON’T WORK OUT. It’s not going to happen Where will you even find customers?
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We are looking for different things We want different things I guess WE WANT DIFFERENT THINGS. začněte se učit
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I guess WE ARE LOOKING FOR DIFFERENT THINGS. We want different things That sounds amazing, but I prefer a stable office job.
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I appreciate it, but I APPRECIATE IT, BUT I think someone else would be a better fit. začněte se učit
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I AM FLATTERED, BUT I think someone else would be a better fit. I appreciate it, but Your presentation was amazing! You should lead the next project.
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It was nice getting to know you It was a pleasure meeting you IT WAS A PLEASURE MEETING YOU. I really enjoyed our conversation. začněte se učit
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IT WAS NICE GETTING TO KNOW YOU. I really enjoyed our conversation. It was a pleasure meeting you Same here! Let's stay in touch.
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Happy to know that HAPPY TO KNOW THAT! Let’s get started. začněte se učit
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GLAD TO HEAR IT! Let’s get started. Happy to know that The client approved our proposal!
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No resentment začněte se učit
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No resentment Of course not! It was just a game!
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Agree Yes, we AGREE on this one! začněte se učit
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Yes, we’re ON THE SAME WAY with this one! Agree Do we both think the new design is better?
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Start over Let’s START OVER and try again, but smarter! začněte se učit
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Let’s HIT THE RESET BUTTON and try again, but smarter! Start over We really messed up this time... what now?
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Feel concerned about I FEEL CONCERNED ABOUT the math test tomorrow. začněte se učit
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I WORRY A BIT ABOUT the math test tomorrow. Feel concerned about Don't stress too much! You’ve studied a lot, and you’ll do fine.
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Essentials We need to check the ESSENTIALS under the hood. začněte se učit
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We need to check the NUTS AND BOLTS under the hood. Essentials Got it, you’re talking about the key parts that hold it all together, right?
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All talk, no action You’re just ALL TALK, NO ACTION. začněte se učit
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You’re just ALL BELLS AND WHISTLES. All talk, no action Show me the results first.
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Far superior to It’s FAR SUPERIOR TO what we had last year! začněte se učit
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It’s LIGHT YEARS AHEAD OF what we had last year! Far superior to I know, it's like they jumped straight into the future with it!
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Go beyond limits We need something fresh, something that really GOES BEYOND LIMITS! začněte se učit
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We need something fresh, something that really PUSHES THE ENVELOPE! Go beyond limits How about we try incorporating augmented reality into our app?
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Regarding REGARDING the marketing strategy, who will handle social media? začněte se učit
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IN TERMS OF the marketing strategy, who will handle social media? Regarding Samantha will take care of it.
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Disturb The loud music really DISTURBS me. začněte se učit
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The loud music really AGITATES me. Disturb Oh, I’m sorry! I’ll lower the volume right away.
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GENERAL Our GENERAL goal is to provide top-quality service. začněte se učit
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Our OVERARCHING goal is to provide top-quality service. GENERAL Got it! So everything we do should align with that main objective.
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Practice Are you coming to PRACTICE tonight? začněte se učit
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Are you coming to REHEARSAL tonight? Practice Yeah, I need to nail my lines before the big performance!
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Promise I PROMISE to stand by your side through every joy and challenge. začněte se učit
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I VOW to stand by your side through every joy and challenge. Promise And I VOW to love you endlessly.
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Hotbed This office is a HOTBED for gossip. začněte se učit
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This office is a BREEDING GROUND for gossip. Hotbed Yeah, one rumor starts, and by lunch, everyone’s talking about it.
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Emotion That film’s ending was full of EMOTION. začněte se učit
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That film’s ending was full of PATHOS. Emotion Same! The director really knows how to stir emotions.
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Understandable I loved that character. She felt so UNDERSTANDABLE. začněte se učit
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I loved that character. She felt so RELATABLE. Understandable Yeah, her struggles were just like mine!
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Calmness You handled that tough question with great CALMNESS. začněte se učit
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You handled that tough question with great COMPOSURE. Calmness Thank you. I believe staying calm helps me think clearly.
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