pretend to be against the idea so that others discuss it

However, to play the Devil's Advocate: What you don't realize is you have
just described every woman that has ever walked the face of earth. google

The format he chose was to play the Devil's advocate. Google

Today, I am going to play the "devil's advocate" concerning Charter
Communications and the rates they charge for local cable.  google

být za něco hodně zodpovědný

The Media have a lot to answer for, but lay off the
death threats, okay? Google

The Columnist Phil Gailey wrote recently, "President Bush
and his chickenhawk administration have a lot to answer for.".  Google

Good citizens have a lot to answer for. google

irritating or annoying sb

Global warming is really getting on my nerves. Google

The gaming industry is getting on my nerves!!!  google

This jealousy thing is really getting on my nerves.....  google

objevný, zasluhujicí uznání

Ground-breaking work in understanding of time. Google

Over one hundred people attended the ground breaking ceremony for the Branson Balloon and the release of 101 balloons worth over $50,000 in cash and prizes.  google

venture partners celebrate ground-breaking for polyurethanes complex in Shanghai. google

je těžké někooho následovat, být stejně dobrý jako on

And he should be, I guess, because he is a hard act to follow, to paraphrase
the first line of this review. Google

He did a wonderful job! The board has been active and efficient and
this is partly due to his leadership. He is a hard act to follow. Google

He is a hard act to follow, so it's encouraging
to see four candidates trying to do just that. Google

become very confused when sb tries to explain sth

I tied myself in knots in the days before that meeting. Google

Trying to work out the bandwidth I need - and where, I've tied
myself in knots trying to visualize what's travelling where. google

I've tied myself in knots trying rationalise the use of 'Duel of the Fates' and the
'Emperors Theme'. google

key test

The acid test for art criticism is the solo exhibition.  BNCI

Positive test results and favourable feedback might be sufficient evaluation criteria outside of the Criminal Justice System but reconviction rates for probation practice must remain the acid test.  BNCI

This, however, is to evade the acid test, as I have already implied, which is the ability even of these talented enthusiasts to perform with similar confidence and panache in the designated area of the curriculum with which they are less familiar.  BNCI

vyjít najevo, být objasněno

The vacancies came to light as the Department of the Environment announced a reorganisation of Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Pollution, prior to giving it new powers in the `;green'; Bill.  BNCI

According to some stock market sources, Ferranti was in talks with Daimler about the possibility of a partnership before the fraud which now threatens its future came to light.  BNCI

It is a complete mystery to everyone how the following gems came to light in 1989.  BNCI

osvětlit, přivést na světlo

Little known chapter in Irish history was brought to light. google

The restoration work has brought to light tricks of the Gibbons trade.  BNCI

Hoover concluded that consumer preferences must be met by providing models for national markets that incorporated the specific features market research had brought to light.  BNCI

objasnit (něco)

The Codex Madrid shed a great deal of light on Leonardo's fascination
with clocks. google

Probability and statistics can shed a great deal of light
on how to set up decision making groups with real horsepower. google

They shed a great deal of light on the subject of immigration as well as New
Zealand’s investment potential. google

poučit se z vlastního neúspěchu, chyby

This puts the pressure on her, and usually she will crumble and accept, if she doesn't
you are wasting you time with this lady so put it down to experience.  Gogle

We wake up with
a ghastly hangover, put it down to experience and say 'never again'.  google

Put it down to experience and forget about blaming him or yourself. Google

you know you have already heard about sth but you cannot remember it quite well

Does this ring a bell? Google

It might ring a bell in somebody's mind.';  BNCI

To readers of this column does the name Rosenstein ring a bell?  BNCI

know sth very well

He's what they call a "policy wonk"
in political circles, meaning he knows his stuff inside and out.  google

This guy really knows his stuff. google

He knows his stuff and he is correct in what he says.  Google

know every detail of sth

So, practice until you know it inside-out. google

You'll know it's inside-out because it won't roll down the length of the penis easily. google

Also if you've been using a film long enough to know it inside
out you may like to share your tips on exposure, processing or handling.  google

tell sb how angry you are with him/them

He does not exactly scold me, but he gives me a piece of his
mind, and that leads to explanations and a good understanding.  Google

Thanks to him, who always gives me a piece of his mind whenever I display any
signs of weakness. google

It takes me at least half-an-hour to park my car and by the time I reach the
court, the agitated judge gives me a piece of his mind." Google