Phrase of the Week
Představujeme vám užitečné fráze, které rodilí mluvčí v běžném životě používají, ale které v učebnicích často nenajdete.
If needs be
A: Have you finished your speech for the AGM tomorrow?
B: No, but I’ll work on it all night, if needs be.
A deal’s a deal!
A: I’m sorry I can’t do that report that I said I would do for you.
B: Oh come on! A deal’s a deal. I helped you with your presentation.
A: Okay, you’re right. I’ll do it right now.
You shouldn’t have
A: Hey, everyone, I’ve bought champagne. There is enough for everybody.
B: Thanks Michal. Really you shouldn’t have.
A: Don’t mention it.
As if!
A: It’s Honza’s birthday. Are you going to give him something?
B: As if! You know I hate him.
The thing is…
A: Can you give me the report tomorrow?
B: Normally I’d love to. The thing is, I’ve got to be in Ostrava office all day today, so …
A drop in the ocean
A: She has a Lamborghini. That must have cost a fortune!
B: Sure, but she’s married to that famous football player, so that’s a drop in the ocean for her.
One of these days
A: She’s so aggressive!
B: Yes, one of these days I’m going to hit her.
The more the merrier
A: Can I bring my wife to your party?
B: Sure, the more the merrier.
Allow me
A: I can’t stay until 7 to greet him.
B: Oh, allow me. I’ll greet him and you’ll talk to him tomorrow, ok?