ESOL Gramatika Výslovnost Testy Kurz 60 Texty Idiomy Nápovědy Angličtina
 

 

WENT PUBLIC

Explanation a company sold some of its stock to the general public
Examples Netflix Inc. went public in 2002.
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TAKE THE COMPANY PUBLIC

Explanation sell a company's stock to the general public
Examples The Chief Executive Officer wanted to take the company public, but the Chief Financial Officer disagreed.
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TO GO PUBLIC

Explanation to tell the public about something that is secret
Examples President Clinton decided to go public about his relationship with Monica Lewinsky.
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HEAD COUNT

Explanation number of people, number of employees
Examples The president decided the best way to cut expenses was to reduce the head count at the company.
The teacher took a head count of the students to make sure everyone was on the bus.
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GREEN LIGHT

Explanation to approve, to give the go-ahead to do something, approval
Examples The board of directors decided to green light the project.
The boss gave us the green light to start printing the new brochures.
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That's the way it goes (is). That's just the way it is.

Explanation Be O.K., that is normal way of anything.
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You could have fooled me

Explanation I do not agree with you.
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I'm just browsing (looking).

Explanation In shop - I am just looking, I do not want to buy anything for now.
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I'm little strapped for money

Explanation I have no money, I spent all my money for this day.
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What's the catch

Explanation What is the problem in this thing. (Something looks very good, but there is some cheat behind.)
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Where's the fire

Explanation Why are you going so fast?
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EAGER-BEAVER

Explanation someone who is very interested in doing something
Examples I think we should hire Mark for the new salesperson position. He seems to be a real eager-beaver.
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IN A FLASH / IN A JIFFY / IN NOTHING FLAT

Explanation very quickly
Examples A: Mark, the meeting is about to start.
B: OK, I'll be there in a jiffy.
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HE'S GOT A BIG MOUTH

Explanation He can't keep a secret. He is a blabbermouth
Examples A: I kissed Susan last night.
B: Really? Did you tell John about it.
A: No, and don't tell him. He's got a big mouth. If you tell him, he will tell everyone.
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HAVE A GOOD ONE

Explanation A very casual way of saying 'Have a good weekend' or 'Have a good evening'.
Examples A: Hey Mark, I'll see you on Monday.
B: OK, have a good one. (meaning: Have a good weekend.)

A: Hey Mark, I'll see you tomorrow.
B: OK, have a good one. (meaning: Have a good evening.)
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GAVE ME THE COLD SHOULDER

Explanation acted like he wasn't interested / acted like she didn't like me
Examples A: What's Susan's problem? All last week she was flirting with me and asking me to go to dinner with her. But tonight when I said hello, she gave me the cold shoulder.
B: Well, probably because her boyfriend is sitting next to her.
A: What? She's has a boyfriend?
B: Yeah, they're going to get married next year.
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A HEART-TO-HEART TALK

Explanation a serious and frank talk, usually about someone's feelings
Examples I'm going to have a heart-to-heart talk with Mary. She doesn't seem to like working at our company. If she isn't happy here, she should get a job someplace else.
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HAVE YOUR BAGS BEEN OUTSIDE YOUR IMMEDIATE CONTROL SINCE YOU PACKED THEM?

Explanation Did someone else have an opportunity to put something into your luggage? In other words, is it possible that someone that you don't know put something into your bags while you weren't looking? Did you leave your bags unattended since you packed them?
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HAS ANYONE UNKNOWN TO YOU ASKED YOU TO CARRY ANYTHING ONBOARD THE AIRCRAFT?

Explanation Did someone you don't know say something like "Excuse me, I noticed that we are taking the same flight to Los Angeles. I have too much luggage and I noticed that you only have one bag. Could you check this bag for me?" In other words, did someone ask you to put any kind of bag or luggage or carry-on bag onto the airplane
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I'D LIKE MINE RARE

Explanation I want my steak to be red and a little bloody inside. Don't cook my steak too long.
Examples A: How would you like your steak?
B: I'd like mine rare.
A: And how about you, sir? Would you like your steak rare too?
C: No, actually I'd like mine well done.

Ordering Steak: (from most cooked to least cooked)
  • Well Done
  • Medium Well
  • Medium
  • Medium Rare
  • Rare
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BE MY GUEST

Explanation Go ahead and do it.
Examples A: I want to write the sales forecast for next month. Is that OK with you?
B: Sure, be my guest.
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GROSSED OUT

Explanation Disgusted
Examples Sandy used to like Tom, but now she things he is disgusting. She got tottaly grossed out when she saw him picking his nose in class.
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HANG A LEFT/RIGHT

Explanation Turn Left/Turn right
Examples A: How do I get to your house?
B: Drive east on 55th street until you get to Maple Avenue, and the hang a right
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FRONT RUNNER

Explanation the candidate with the best chance of winning
Examples Last year there were a lot of people hoping to become the next President of the United States. Now there are two front runners, Al Gore and George W.Bush.
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GO-AHEAD

Explanation (noun) approval, authorization
Examples I got the go-ahead from the boss. I'm going to buy 10 new computers for our office.
Before you offer your client a 10% discount, I think you need to get the go-ahead from your manager.
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SLEEP ON IT

Explanation think about something overnight before making a decision
Examples A: Mark we'd like to promote you. The sales manager position is available in Tokyo, and we'd like you to take it.
B: Thank you, but I can't decide right now. Can I sleep on it and give you an answer tomorrow?
A: Sure.
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KILL TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE

Explanation to correct two problems at the same time
Examples I have to go the post office to mail a letter, and while I'm there I'll ask them to hold our mail next week while we're on vacation. That way I can kill two birds with one stone.
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DRIVE A HARD BARGAIN

Explanation negotiate skillfully
Examples A: In order to accept your offer, I'm going to need an annual salary of $120 000, a company car and 5 weeks of vacation each year.
B: You really drive a hard bargain, but OK.
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GAVE ME THE RUNAROUND

Explanation gave me a lot of unreasonable excuse
Examples A: I asked Susan on a date this weekend but she gave me the runaround.
B: What do you mean?
A: She said she had to wash her hair on Friday night, wash her car on Saturday and clean her room on Sunday.
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THROUGH THICK AND THIN

Explanation during good times as well as bad times
Examples Ted and Nancy have been married 50 years. They have been together through thick and thin. They even stayed together after Ted had an affair with the housekeeper.
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LET'S LET BYGONES BE BYGONES

Explanation Let's forget about our past problems and not think about them anymore.
Examples I know I had an affair with the housekeeper, but that was 5 years ago. That's over now. Let's just let bygones be bygones.
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START FROM SCRATCH

Explanation To start from nothing, from the beginning.
Examples When I started this company I didn't have any customers, office space or employees. I had to completely start from scratch.
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POUND THE PAVEMENT

Explanation To walk or drive through the streets in order to get a job done.
Examples To be a good salesman you really have to pound the pavement. You have to go out and meet customers face to face. You can't just call them on the phone.
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LEFT US HIGH AND DRY

Explanation To put someone into a bad situation in which they have a hard time surviving.
Examples Our three largest customers switched to other suppliers. They really left us high and dry. Our sales went down 80% and we had went bankrupt
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GOT STUCK HOLDING THE BAG

Explanation got blamed for all the problems
Examples Our customers left because there were lots of problems. Our products were bad, too expensive and our service department was lazy. But everyone blamed the advertising agency. They got stuck holding the bag.
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