English Lesson 2 Flashcards

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Experts extol authenticity.

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to extol - vychvaľovať, velebiť

Obama extols impact of lower mortage rates.

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The price of gas has finally leveled off after rising for several months.

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level off - stabilizovať, ustáliť

In addition, the divorce rate leveled off.

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Your comment is 100% spot on

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spot on - dokonale presný (exactly right)

Her comic timing was spot on as always.

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So much often hinges on such little things.

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hinge on - závisieť /depend on/

Most decisions hinge on a gut feeling.

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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.

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