English Lesson 2 Flashcards
1
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Experts extol authenticity.
A
to extol - vychvaľovať, velebiť
Obama extols impact of lower mortage rates.
2
Q
The price of gas has finally leveled off after rising for several months.
A
level off - stabilizovať, ustáliť
In addition, the divorce rate leveled off.
3
Q
Your comment is 100% spot on
A
spot on - dokonale presný (exactly right)
Her comic timing was spot on as always.
4
Q
So much often hinges on such little things.
A
hinge on - závisieť /depend on/
Most decisions hinge on a gut feeling.
5
Q
She deserved her promotion, but I wish she was’t so smug about it.
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smug - samoľúby /complacent, egotistical/
He’s been inbearably smug since he gave up smoking.