neztratit hlavu, zachovat klid

I learned from that game. If you keep your head and play it cool, you'll be fine.

If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs.

přesvědčovat, přemlouvat koho

I think we must twist his arm to see if he can repeat the trick in the longer time available in one of our winter talks.

Who twisted his arm to make him admit that? she demanded incredulously.

I did not have to be persuaded to come and see you. No one twisted my arm. (BNC-B)

mít se o co opřít, mít oporu

Mr. Habsburg may not have a throne to sit on; he does have a leg to stand on.

If you're cohabiting and the man leaves you, you haven't got a leg to stand on. He has no financial obligation towards you, unless you go to a lot of trouble to prove otherwise, and that could take years.

When it comes to complaining about EC centralism the UK Government hasn't a leg to stand on. We in Wales know it is the most centralist government in Europe . (BNC-B)

chovat se chladně k, chovat se nepřístupně k, dát komu studenou sprchu

Members of her own family were also giving him the cold shoulder when they heard he was being investigated by the Ratcliff and Barking monthly meeting.

Mr. Lamont was given the cold shoulder yesterday when he was told he was not needed for a crisis meeting back in Britain.

He was given the cold shoulder by the Clinton administration, and rightly, and frankly that sort of behaviour i s entitled to the odd nod from this Union.

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plešatět

He was a big, dark, heavy man something in the manner of a friendly black bear, going a little thin on top.

It may be a better idea for him to grow his hair a little longer so it doesn’t look so thin on the top.

Life’s never dull when Ronny’s around. If Graeme Souness is going a bit thin on top, it is probably the result of watching Rosenthal on one of those days.

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zaražený

While some people become tongue-tied others cannot stop talking.

The schoolteacher realized that his guests were tongue-tied in this strange place and, after a few openings had brought no more than murmurs.

Writing or speaking tasks which do not clearly specify the receiver make even native-speaking students tongue-tied, and not surprisingly, for we simply do not talk or write into vacuums. (BNC-B)

být jedno ucho (bedlivě naslouchat)

I listened, all ears, to hear what she was saying.

I'm listening, Jaq shouted. I’m all ears.

D' you want to hear? I’m all ears.

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rvát se zuby nehty, ze všech sil

He would also fight tooth and nail to keep her from the likes of Tommy Allen.

He is prepared to fight tooth and nail to stop anyone opening one near his house.

I will fight this tooth and nail and won't hesitate to organize a demonstration right outside the airport if necessary.

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mít mlsný jazýček, být na sladké

I have a terrible sweet tooth. How much are those doughnut things?

She found this very difficult to keep to, as she had a sweet tooth and loved cakes.

I've got a sweet tooth when it comes to like chocolates.

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mít knedlík v krku

She had a lump in her throat and an enormous yearning to say something beautiful to her father.

Adrian walked towards his classroom with a lump in his throat that might have been anger, or regret, or sorrow.

There were tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat, she said later. I was very moved by it. (BNC-B)

mladý duchem

It’s ideal for children aged over five and adults who are young at heart. This exciting pop musical takes you on an adventure deep into the woods.

His final illness was a cruel blow to a man who had a fiercely independent spirit and remained young at heart.

Nightlife is here relaxed and friendly, with several restaurants and cosy bars: there is even a discotheque for the young at heart while the bright lights of Innsbruck are only a taxi ride away. (BNC-B)

upřímně přiznat

Besides, Mr. Aichi made a clean breast of it, and he returned the money to Recruit.

She preceded him out of the lift very much aware that, no matter how conscience and love might insist that she make a clean breast of everything, to confess was something she simply could not do.

A week later, they decided to make a clean breast to the police. Instead of being saluted for their honesty, they were prosecuted.

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pracovat až do strhání těla

People like me, who’ve worked their guts out to expand the business while the militant bastards have been working their guts out to destroy it.

If you establish a business and work your guts out to make it a success while taking a low salary, you can become financially rich on untaxed dividend income.

I worked my guts out getting my Doctorate, so that I could be a member of Project Eden and be with you.

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víc hlav víc ví

The basic assumption is that “two heads are better than one” and that together, in groups, innovative solutions can be found.

The use of experts should become part of the organisational culture - with emphasis on the building of expert teams if possible, (i.e. two heads are better than one).

This dual approach often works, proving that two heads are better than one. Likewise, one's workmate can take awkward calls, e.g. My colleague is not in today, I’m afraid. (BNC-B)

zlaté srdce

Kitty’s friend, Georgie , a cockney tart with a heart of gold.

She was well known in Aspull and it had been said she had a heart of gold.

He may be an old moaner, but he’s got a heart of gold.

Old Laz is a pretentious son of a gun, but he’s got a heart of gold. (BNC-B)