Phrase of the Week
Představujeme vám užitečné fráze, které rodilí mluvčí v běžném životě používají, ale které v učebnicích často nenajdete.
Good job
A: The canteen closes early today – do you need anything?
B: Good job you told me. I had forgotten about that.
On a daily basis
A: You look great. Do you work out?
B: I do, but not on a daily basis – perhaps twice a week.
To chase rainbows
I think my parents never truly believed that I could make it as a professional athlete. They supported me in every possible way, but I’d say they thought I was chasing rainbows.
On the doorstep
A: Why do you like living in Prague? Don’t you think the countryside would be better?
B: No, I prefer Prague because I’ve got shops, theatres and restaurants on the doorstep.
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.”
What a nightmare!
A: Just ten minutes before the interview I got stuck in a traffic jam!
B: What a nightmare!
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.
It’s not rocket science
A: How did you managed to record this movie?
B: It’s not rocket science! I just programed the DVD recorder.
Crystal clear
I really don’t get what is so difficult about assembling a child’s bed. Look at the instructions, it’s crystal clear!
As a treat
A: It’s my birthday tomorrow.
B: Congratulations. Why don’t I take you to the cinema as a treat?
A: Thanks.