Phrase of the Week
Představujeme vám užitečné fráze, které rodilí mluvčí v běžném životě používají, ale které v učebnicích často nenajdete.
Tissue of lies
The entire story of where she was and who she was with the whole night sounds like a tissue of lies.
Good job
A: The canteen closes early today – do you need anything?
B: Good job you told me. I had forgotten about that.
To make a scene
“I think I forgot to lock the door when we were leaving.”
“How could you have forgotten to lock the door? We’re already late and now we have to go back! We’re going to miss the flight! That’s just great!”
“Stop making a scene, we’ve got a plenty of time, but you can go ahead and I’ll meet you at the airport.”
To take it (all) back
How dare you say that The Lord of the Rings is a boring book! You haven’t even read it! When you have, you’ll take it back, I’m sure.
Knowing me/him etc
A: Where’s Pavel?
B: In the Apple store, knowing him. He loves iPhones and iPads!
To ring a bell
“What did you say was his name?”
“Peter Douglas. Does it ring a bell?”
“I’ve heard it before for sure, but I can’t remember where.”
On the brain
A: I get so bored talking to Jaromír. All he’s interested in is frisbee.
B: I know. He’s got frisbee on the brain.
Day in, day out
A: How are you getting on with your job?
B: Not so great. The same routine day in, day out. It’s really dull.