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vyhodit do vzduchu

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blow up /ˌbləʊ ˈʌp/ The organization has blown up the cars of several prominent politicians.

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vzdát se

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surrender /səˈrendə(r)/ Some members of the gang surrendered but the rest escaped.

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úzkoprsý

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narrow-minded /ˌnærəʊ ˈmaɪndɪd/ After living abroad she was a lot less narrow-minded.

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hrdý na

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proud of /praʊd ɒv/ We’re really proud of the fact that he overcame his addiction.

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přijít s, vymyslet

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come up with /kʌm ʌp wɪð/ We need to come up with a better plan.

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dělo

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cannon /ˈkænən/ When the cannon hit the ship only a few survived.

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příměří

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ceasefire /ˈsiːsfaɪə(r)/ The ceasefire only lasted a week before hostilities resumed.

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modrooký

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blue-eyed /bluː aɪd/ The woman is blonde and blue-eyed.

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zmeškané volání

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missed call /mɪst kɔːl/ Have you checked your phone for missed calls?

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popudlivý a nervózní

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edgy and tense /ˈedʒi ænd tens/ He often feels edgy and tense.

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šíp

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arrow /ˈærəʊ/ The king died when an arrow hit him in the eye.

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vyhlásit

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declare /dɪˈkleə(r)/ The government declared war on the revolutionaries.

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zajmout

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capture /ˈkæptʃə(r)/ They captured over 300 rebels on their first raid.

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revoluce

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revolution /ˌrevəˈluːʃn/ He joined the revolution as a protest against corruption.

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zavolat

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ring /rɪŋ/ Oh no! I forgot to ring my mother.

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nadšený čím

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keen on /kiːn ɒn/ Being keen on something may or may not lead to addictive behaviour.

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pro zásilky první třídy

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first-class /ˌfɜːst ˈklɑːs/ Could I have ten first-class and ten second-class stamps?

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kopí

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spear /spɪə(r)/ The spears were no match for the army’s weapons.

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hlasová schránka

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voicemail /ˈvɔɪsmeɪl/ He’s left a message on my voicemail.

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závislosti v chování

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behavioural addictions /bɪˈheɪvjərəl əˈdɪkʃnz/ Behavioural addictions include compulsive use of the Internet.

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roztržitý

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absent-minded /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/ My father is becoming quite absent-minded and often forgets to eat.

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secondhandový

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second-hand /ˈsekənd hænd/ Many of my clothes are second-hand.

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názorný příklad

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a case in point /ə keɪs ɪn pɔɪnt/ His attitude is poor and his lateness today is a case in point.

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převrat

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coup /kuː/ The military coup against the government did not succeed.

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pevná linka

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landline /ˈlændlaɪn/ I called you on your mobile as well as your landline.

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kostýmové filmy

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period films /ˈpɪəriəd fɪlmz/ I love historical and period films.

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na poslední chvíli

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last-minute /lɑːst ˈmɪnɪt/ Are there any last-minute holiday bargains available?

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zcela sešlapané

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worn-out /ˌwɔːn ˈaʊt/ Those shoes are worn-out. They’re beyond repair.

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ranění

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the wounded /ðə ˈwuːndɪd/ The wounded were evacuated from the war zone.

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dobře vychovaný

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well-behaved /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/ The hotel will accept dogs if they are well-behaved.

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propadlý čemu

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hooked on /hʊkt ɒn/ It’s easy to get hooked on something that makes you happy.

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štít

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shield /ʃiːld/ A shield will not protect you from an attack from behind.

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uvést v premiéře

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release /rɪˈliːs/ Many of the films released in the 1990s showed disdain for historical accuracy.

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telefonní automat

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pay phones /ˈpeɪ fəʊnz/ I stopped using pay phones as soon as I got a mobile.

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řízená střela

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missile /ˈmɪsaɪl/ The long-range missile destroyed several buildings.

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spojit

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put through /pʊt θruː/ I asked the operator to put me through.

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kulka

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bullet /ˈbʊlɪt/ The man fired three times but each bullet missed.

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rabovat

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loot /luːt/ Soldiers looted the city, putting shops out of business.

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plátno

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the big screen /ðə bɪɡ skriːn/ It’s better to watch films on the big screen than on a TV.

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civilní obyvatelstvo

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civilians /səˈvɪliənz/ Many civilians were injured in the attack.

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tolerantní, mírný

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easy-going /ˌiːziˈɡəʊɪŋ/ She’s very easy-going and gets on with anyone.

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docházet, končit

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run out of /rʌn aʊt ɒv/ I’ll have to go because I’m running out of credit.

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co se týče

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when it comes to /wen ɪt kʌmz tə/ When it comes to cooking, there’s nobody better.

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stáhnout se

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withdraw /wɪθˈdrɔː/ The rebels were clearly outnumbered and withdrew from their position.

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hands-free

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hands-free /hændz friː/ This hands-free kit means I can phone you from the car.

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vypnout, odstřihnout

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cut off /ˈkʌt ɒf/ If you don’t pay your bill, you’ll get cut off.

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vůbec

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at all /æt ɔːl/ There didn’t seem to be any truth in the rumours at all.

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nezvladatelná úzkost

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overwhelmingly anxious /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋli ˈæŋkʃəs/ Gamblers feel overwhelmingly anxious if they can’t gamble.

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vypnout

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turn off /ˈtɜːn ɒf/ I wish people would turn off their mobiles in the cinema.

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zvážit

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weighed up /weɪd ʌp/ All of the options should be weighed up before we decide.

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dobít

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top up /ˈtɒp ʌp/ I need to top up my mobile soon.

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kulomet

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machine gun /məˈʃiːn ɡʌn/ Fifty men were killed by machine gun fire.

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domácí

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home-made /ˌhəʊm ˈmeɪd/ Home-made pies are much nicer than ones from a shop.

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občanská válka

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civil war /ˌsɪvl ˈwɔː(r)/ After a long and bitter civil war, the country was in disarray.

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chorobně závislý na

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addicted to /əˈdɪktɪd tə/ She admitted that she was addicted to plastic surgery.

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zcela

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entirely /ɪnˈtaɪəli/ The film was filmed entirely on location in Wales.

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zavolat

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call /kɔːl/ I couldn’t call you because I lost my phone.

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intenzivní radost

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high /haɪ/ Buying lots of clothes gave her an enormous high.

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všechno bude v pořádku

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just fine /dʒʌst faɪn/ Don’t worry. You’ll be just fine.

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zavolat

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make a call /meɪk ə kɔːl/ Sorry, I’ve got to go out to make a call.

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na částečný úvazek

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part-time /ˌpɑːt ˈtaɪm/ I can’t afford to pay my bills with a part-time job.

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premiéra

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premiere /ˈpremieə(r)/ Many famous actors attended the film premiere.

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posedávat

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sitting around /ˈsɪtɪŋ əˈraʊnd/ Everyone was in the living room, sitting around as usual.

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léčit se

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seek treatment /siːk ˈtriːtmənt/ His marriage broke up when he refused to seek treatment.

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promítat filmy

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screen movies /skriːn ˈmuːviz/ Many teachers screen movies in the classroom.

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docela dost

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quite a few /kwaɪt ə fjuː/ There were quite a few inaccuracies in the text.

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seznam

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directory /dɪˈrektəri/ Our phone number isn’t in the directory.

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zavolej mi

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give me a ring /ɡɪv mi ə rɪŋ/ Give me a ring to let me know where you are.

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dovolat se

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get through /ɡet θruː/ She tried your number but couldn’t get through.

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nutkavé chování

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compulsive behaviour /kəmˈpʌlsɪv bɪˈheɪvjə(r)/ Compulsive behaviour makes people feel better about themselves temporarily.

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levák

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left-handed /ˌleft ˈhændɪd/ She was born left-handed but uses her right hand now.

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závislý na, odkázaný na

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dependent on /dɪˈpendənt ɒn/ Addiction is when you are dependent on something in order to feel good.

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dlouhodobý

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long-term /ˈlɒŋ tɜːm/ The economy isn’t doing well now, but the long-term prospects are good.

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spojenec

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ally /ˈælaɪ/ The group was without allies.

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filmové recenze

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film review /fɪlm rɪˈvjuː/ All the film reviews said that it was the film of the year.

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docela

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a bit of an /ə bɪt ɒv æn/ He said he’d been ill, but that was a bit of an excuse.

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klimatizovaný

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air-conditioned /ˈeə kəndɪʃnd/ I’ll need an air-conditioned car in this heat.

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vyráběný ve velkém

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mass-produced /ˌmæs prəˈdjuːst/ Mass-produced items are often cheaply made.

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překonat závislosti na

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overcome addictions to /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm əˈdɪkʃnz tə/ She successfully overcame addictions to shopping and the Internet.

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zastavit se

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coming over /ˈkʌmɪŋ ˈəʊvə(r)/ We’ve got some friends coming over later.

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přeživší

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survivors /səˈvaɪvəz/ As the fire died down it was clear that there were no survivors.

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dohoda

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treaty /ˈtriːti/ It was a great moment when they signed the peace treaty.

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laskavý

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kind-hearted /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːtɪd/ He was a kind-hearted man who would do anything for you.

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obsazený

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engaged /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ Every time I ring him his line is engaged.

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moc dobře

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full well /fʊl wel/ You know full well what you’ve done wrong.

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bezcelní

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duty-free /ˈdjuːti friː/ Max asked us to bring back some duty-free cigarettes.

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líbit se

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like the idea of /laɪk ðə aɪˈdɪə ɒv/ I like the idea of having my books in alphabetical order.

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otrávený čím

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fed up with /fed ʌp wɪð/ My wife got fed up with me spending all my time online.

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zničit život

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wreck lives /rek laɪvz/ Addictions wreck lives and should be treated seriously.

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dialogy

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dialogue sequences /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ ˈsiːkwənsɪz/ The dialogue sequences were awkward and stilted.

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otázka čeho

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a matter of /ə ˈmætə(r) ɒv/ It’s only a matter of time before he has an accident.

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ostřelovat

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shell /ʃel/ The rebels shelled the government building.

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telefon

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phone /fəʊn/ Hold old were you when you got your first mobile phone?

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nabít

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charge /tʃɑːdʒ/ Don’t forget to charge your phone before you go out.

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vojenské jednotky

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troops /truːps/ More troops need to be deployed in the region.

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nápomocný

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helpful to /ˈhelpfl tə/ It can be helpful to talk to someone about it.

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ustoupit

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retreat /rɪˈtriːt/ The army retreated from the city to regroup.

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hlavní ženská role

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female lead /ˈfiːmeɪl liːd/ She’s played the female lead in many Hollywood films.

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ozbrojené síly

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forces /fɔːsɪz/ The attempt by the forces to storm the embassy failed.

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luk

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bow /bəʊ/ The wood used to make a bow must be strong but flexible.

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naprosto úžasný

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absolutely phenomenal /ˈæbsəluːtli fəˈnɒmɪnl/ The response to the appeal was absolutely phenomenal.

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svrhnout

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overthrow /ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ/ The rebel forces overthrew the government easily.

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oběti

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casualties /ˈkæʒuəltiz/ Many of the casualties of the bomb attack were women.

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závěrečné titulky

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the final credits roll /ðə ˈfaɪnl ˈkredɪts rəʊl/ A great film will hold your attention until the final credits roll.

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zápletka

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plot /plɒt/ Many people can’t remember even half of the film plot.

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mluvit hlasitě

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speak up /spiːk ʌp/ You’ll have to speak up because it’s a bad line.

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vypnout

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switch off /swɪtʃ ɒf/ You should switch off your mobile in the theatre.

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znechucený čím

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sick of /sɪk ɒv/ I got sick of coming home to find new clothes hidden in the wardrobe.

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neškodný

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harmless /ˈhɑːmləs/ Behaviour that seems harmless can lead to dependency.

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porazit

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defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ The army finally defeated the rebel faction.

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vypuknout

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break out /ˈbreɪk aʊt/ We were all terrified when war broke out.

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otevřený pro

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open to /ˈəʊpən tə/ The extent of behavioural addictions is open to debate.

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zavěsit

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hang up /ˈhæŋ ʌp/ He hung up on me in the middle of the conversation.

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uprchlíci

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refugees /ˌrefjuˈdʒiːz/ We were one of the first countries to receive refugees.

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s vysokými podpadky

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high-heeled /haɪ hiːld/ Her feet were ruined by wearing high-heeled shoes.

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obléhání

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siege /siːdʒ/ As the siege continued, some hostages fell ill.

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propadnout čemu

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become hooked on (sth) /bɪˈkʌm hʊkt ɒn/ People who are hooked on a substance often don’t think it’s an addiction.

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proslulý

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famous for /ˈfeɪməs fɔː(r)/ The clinic is famous for helping celebrities.

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ostřelovači

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snipers /ˈsnaɪpəz/ The convoy was attacked by snipers hiding nearby.

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meč

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sword /sɔːd/ Even antique swords can still be very sharp and dangerous.

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to nejmenší

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the very least /ðə ˈveri liːst/ I think the very least you can do is apologize.

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a tak dále

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and so on /ænd səʊ ɒn/ We talked about family and holidays, and so on.

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posedlý čím

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obsessed with /əbˈsest wɪð/ I became obsessed with keeping up my tan.

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krátkozraký

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short-sighted /ˌʃɔːt ˈsaɪtɪd/ I’m short-sighted, and have worn glasses since I was ten.

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