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zamáčknout

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stub (sth) out /stʌb aʊt/ She stubbed out her cigarette and left the shop.

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stáhnout

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wind (sth) down /waɪnd daʊn/ The man in the Rolls Royce wound down the window.

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akupunktura

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acupuncture /ˈækjupʌŋktʃə(r)/ Tests showed that placing needles randomly worked as well as ‘real’ acupuncture.

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kolem

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around /əˈraʊnd/ The earth goes around the sun.

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přepsat

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rewrite /ˌriːˈraɪt/ You can’t rewrite history.

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bílý jako sníh

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as white as a sheet /æz waɪt æz ə ʃiːt/ What’s the matter? You look as white as a sheet!

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chiropraktik, -ka

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chiropractor /ˈkaɪərəʊpræktə(r)/ A bad chiropractor can injure a person’s back.

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na vnější straně, venku

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outside /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ We met outside the cinema because it was less crowded.

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pod

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under /ˈʌndə(r)/ When we drove under the bridge we lost the radio signal temporarily.

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aromaterapie

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aromatherapy /əˌrəʊməˈθerəpi/ The oils used in aromatherapy are expensive.

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obranyschopnost

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defences /dɪˈfensɪz/ Being exposed to cold lowers our bodies’ defences.

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nadhodnocený

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overrated /ˌəʊvəˈreɪtɪd/ Don’t eat there. It’s overrated.

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podél

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along /əˈlɒŋ/ He walked along the corridor until he reached the door.

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příznak

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syndrome /ˈsɪndrəʊm/ People with night-eating syndrome are no heavier than others.

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vydřidušství, předražování

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rip-off /ˈrɪp ɒf/ Pills cost a few pence to make, so the price is a rip-off.

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nad

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above /əˈbʌv/ The helicopter hovered above us for a few minutes.

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hlavní proud, převládající

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mainstream /ˈmeɪnstriːm/ In the nineteenth century, mainstream practices included bloodletting.

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demotivovaný

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demotivated /ˌdiːˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/ The team felt demotivated after a second defeat.

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zlatý

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as good as gold /æz ɡʊd æz ɡəʊld/ The children behaved well and were as good as gold.

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mírný

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mild /maɪld/ The treatment may have mild side effects.

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nad

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over /ˈəʊvə(r)/ I used to live in a flat over a shop.

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podceňovat

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underestimate /ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt/ You underestimated how many guests there would be.

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co se týče

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in terms of /ɪn tɜːmz ɒv/ This is a good choice in terms of comfort and safety.

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provládní

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pro-government /prəʊ ˈɡʌvənmənt/ The pro-government faction crushed the rebels.

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kolem

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past /pɑːst/ If you go past the library, the museum is on your left.

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rychlý jako blesk

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as quick as a flash /æz kwɪk æz ə flæʃ/ He barked an order at us and then, as quick as a flash, he was gone.

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homeopatické lékařství

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homeopathic medicine /ˌhɒmiəˈpæθɪk ˈmedɪsn/ Homeopathic medicine offers treatment for depression.

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hluchý jak pařez

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as deaf as a post /æz def æz ə pəʊst/ You’ll have to shout. He’s as deaf as a post.

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vyklonit se

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lean out /liːn aʊt/ I leaned out of the window to see what the problem was.

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oživit

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reawaken /ˌriːəˈweɪkən/ The film has reawakened interest in this period.

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falešný

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sham /ʃæm/ Sham homeopathic practice undermines the validity of alternative medicine.

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slepý jak patrona

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as blind as a bat /æz blaɪnd æz ə bæt/ I’m as blind as a bat without my glasses.

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nahoře

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on top /ɒn tɒp/ It’s a chocolate cake with cream on top.

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tak nějak

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sort of /sɔːt ɒv/ I felt sort of elated after I came out of the cinema.

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vir

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viruses /ˈvaɪrəsɪz/ Colds are spread by viruses, which you catch from people.

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osteopatie

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osteopathy /ˌɒstiˈɒpəθi/ Osteopathy is popular among people with back problems.

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předem dohodnutý

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prearranged /ˌpriːəˈreɪndʒd/ We agreed to use a prearranged signal.

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z

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out of /ˈaʊt əv/ Take your hands out of your pockets.

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prosociální

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prosocial /prəʊsəʊʃl/ People are happier giving money in a prosocial way.

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neúčinný

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ineffective /ˌɪnɪˈfektɪv/ Modern medicine is ineffective at preventing illness.

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dávat si pozor na váhu

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watching your weight /wɒtʃɪŋ jɔː(r) weɪt/ You should keep away from chocolate when you’re watching your weight.

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tvrdohlavý jako beran

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as stubborn as a mule /æz ˈstʌbən æz ə mjuːl/ She won’t change her mind. She’s as stubborn as a mule.

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prodat za víc

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outsell /ˌaʊtˈsel/ Tabloid newspapers outsell the broadsheets.

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do

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to /tuː/ He’s gone to the library.

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antivirový program

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antivirus /ˈæntivaɪrəs/ I’ve just bought some new antivirus software.

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hypnoterapeut

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hypnotherapist /ˌhɪpnəʊˈθerəpɪst/ The hypnotherapist assured me that I would be cured.

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zhasit

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put (sth) out /pʊt aʊt/ The man smoking in the cafe refused to put his cigarette out.

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kolem

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round /raʊnd/ She drove round the roundabout twice.

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hypnóza

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hypnosis /hɪpˈnəʊsɪs/ Many people assume they will lose control under hypnosis.

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účtovat vyšší cenu, šidit

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overcharge /ˌəʊvəˈtʃɑːdʒ/ I was overcharged for a sandwich in that cafe once.

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demotivovaný

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devalue /diːˈvæljuː/ The pound has been devalued, so we’ll get more euros now.

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chiropraxe

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chiropractic /ˌkaɪərəʊˈpræktɪk/ Chiropractic neck manipulation can result in death.

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špatně odhadnout

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misjudged /ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒd/ He misjudged the situation and told a bad joke.

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u

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at /æt/ Turn left at the lights, and you’ll see it on your right.

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pod

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below /bɪˈləʊ/ I live in the flat below yours, on the ground floor.

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uvědomit si

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figure out /ˈfɪɡə(r) aʊt/ I can’t figure out where I’ve seen him before.

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potit se

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sweat /swet/ We sweat as a means to cool our bodies down.

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reflexolog

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reflexologist /ˌriːfleksˈɒlədʒɪst/ When the reflexologist massaged my feet I felt less tense.

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hypnoterapie

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hypnotherapy /ˌhɪpnəʊˈθerəpi/ Hypnotherapy has been used as an alternative to pain relief during operations.

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zhruba

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pretty much /ˈprɪti mʌtʃ/ Lunch was pretty much the same as breakfast.

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předčasně

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prematurely /preməˈtʃʊəli/ The government withdrew their troops prematurely.

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na

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on /ɒn/ Please don’t leave the towel on the floor.

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přes

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across /əˈkrɒs/ She swam across the river to reach her friend.

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z

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off /ɒf/ She fell off her bike and hurt her leg.

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rozdávat

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hand (sth) out /hænd aʊt/ Shops in Los Angeles can no longer hand out plastic bags.

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zkreslit

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misrepresent /ˌmɪsˌreprɪˈzent/ The article misrepresented the situation completely.

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na

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on top of /ɒn tɒp ɒv/ I’ll put the suitcase out of the way on top of the wardrobe.

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rostlinná léčiva

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herbal medicine /ˈhɜːbl ˈmedɪsn/ Some herbal medicines have become mainstream.

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neúčinný

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useless /ˈjuːsləs/ A treatment may work for one person but be useless for another.

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homeopatie

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homeopathy /ˌhəʊmiˈɒpəθi/ It is said that homeopathy is merely a placebo.

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spousta

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quite a bit /kwaɪt ə bɪt/ There’s quite a bit of food left over from the party.

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velice mít rád

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quite fond of /kwaɪt fɒnd ɒv/ She’s quite fond of animals, but doesn’t want a pet of her own.

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zavést

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bring (sth) in /brɪŋ ɪn/ New laws will be brought in to try to curb obesity.

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na

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onto /ˈɒntu/ The toddler climbed onto the chair and then stood up.

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reflexologie

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reflexology /ˌriːfleksˈɒlədʒi/ In reflexology, the pressure points in our feet are manipulated.

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převyšovat

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outnumber /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbə(r)/ Females outnumber men on language degree courses.

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k

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towards /təˈwɔːdz/ As I walked towards her, I suddenly realized who she was.

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napětí

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strain /streɪn/ Reading in bad light can cause temporary eye strain.

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osteopat

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osteopath /ˈɒstiəpæθ/ An osteopath uses gentler techniques than a chiropractor.

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od

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away /əˈweɪ/ She walked away from me, and didn’t look back.

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do jisté míry

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to some degree /tə səm dɪˈɡriː/ You’re right to some degree, but it’s a complex situation.

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v

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in /ɪn/ Please keep this document in a safe place.

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akupunkturista, -ka

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acupuncturist /ˈækjupʌŋktʃərɪst/ An acupuncturist should know where to place the needles without causing pain.

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jíst jako vlk

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eat like a horse /iːt laɪk ə hɔːs/ She’s only a little girl but she eats like a horse.

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venkovní

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outdoor /ˈaʊtdɔː(r)/ We’re going to have an outdoor swimming pool built.

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pít jako duha

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drink like a fish /drɪŋk laɪk ə fɪʃ/ You’ll need more wine for the meal. Tom drinks like a fish.

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ven z čeho

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out /aʊt/ He took out his wallet and gave the taxi driver a note.

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přes

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through /θruː/ We took a shortcut through the churchyard.

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neověřený

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unproven /ʌnˈpruːvn/ The results are unproven and need further testing.

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jít jako po másle

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work like a dream /wɜːk laɪk ə driːm/ My plan to get Sam and Amy together worked like a dream.

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dejme tomu

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say /seɪ/ Just give her a small contribution, say, five pounds.

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spát jako špalek

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sleep like a log /sliːp laɪk ə lɒɡ/ The bed was so comfortable. I slept like a log.

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nedostatečně připravený

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underprepared /ˌʌndəprɪˈpeəd/ We were underprepared for the rigorous training.

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uvnitř

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inside /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/ We ate inside the restaurant because it was cold.

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zabrzdit

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pull up /ˈpʊl ʌp/ A Rolls Royce pulled up next to me.

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homeopat, -ka

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homeopath /ˈhɒmiəpæθ/ It is worrying that anybody can practise as a homeopath.

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poopravit

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touch things up /tʌtʃ θɪŋz ʌp/ I do the painting and then go back to touch things up.

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do

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into /ˈɪntu/ He poured the liquid into his glass and drank it.

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