Communication

byť pri tom hneď od začiatku

It is potentially a very lucrative market and those who get in on the ground floor might well make a fortune. (Google)

After just two days on the market, the software group has shot up from 70p to 113p -- great news for the institutions who got in on the ground floor. (BNC)

Usually, these are sold in bulk to a dealer who can handle large quantities but it is worth trying to do a deal on smaller quantities if you can get in on the ground floor, so to speak. (BNC)

uvedom sa! spamätaj sa!

You think he's going to help you? Get real! (Google)

I've decided to run in this year's charity marathon. Oh, come on, get real! You haven't done any serious running for years and you're overweight. You'll never finish the course. (Google)

You expect me to ignore data like that? Get real! (Google)

pochopiť

Dean was too much of a cultural snob to get the message, but Balcon sought to emulate the success of these pictures in his more serious, dramatic movies. (BNC)

And let them walk all over me, or, whether I should just say: 'OK, I get the message', and do myself in. (BNC)

As they surveyed their steak and kidney pud and overcooked cabbage in the clubhouse the members began to get the message. (BNC)

něco se doslechnout

Tell me, how did your friends get wind of the fact that the market was going to crash? (Google)

Once, I was about to lose a design contract due to a conflict between an architect and client. I didn't get wind of the problem until midafternoon... (Google)

Commanders and first sergeants are trained if they get wind of anyone who might be in an abusive situation, whether they are the victim or the partner, they've got to separate the couple for at least 72 hours to determine if they are safe of not - no matter how minor it may seem. (Google)

napomínať niekoho, kárať

I've had enough from John. I'm going to give him a piece of my mind. Sally, stop it, or I'll give you a piece of my mind. (Google)

Wanna give Bennett a piece of your mind? (Google)

Ever wanted to give the City a piece of your mind? Well, here's your chance. (Google)

ustúpiť

Does he withdraw his front foot, indicating his preference to give ground? (BNC)

I approached the barking dog, but it wouldn't give ground. (Google)

dát své slovo

It would be much more comfortable for both of us if you would give me your word not to try to escape, or to go back, or to leave my camp, or cause your men to leave my camp, or anything like that. (Google)

If your words possess enough value to move mountains, if they can do everything they say, then, my lord, papers are unnecessary if you give me your word. (Googlebooks)

Give me your word here and now that you will do the next thing that I ask of you, whatever it is, if it is in your power. (Google)

byť k niekomu úprimný

However, the company has run into financial difficulty lately that are causing some unexpected repercussions. Like what! Give it to me straight. I am afraid we have to lay you off. (Google)

What a shifty arguer he is, refusing ever to give a straight answer to a straight question. (Google)

He made the point that had the position been reversed he would not expect to be pestered after giving a straight answer. (BNC)

vyhrešiť niekoho, pokarhať

You can just imagine the earful he gave her when they got home. (Google)

Give your Illinois legislators an earful on ethics reform. (Google)

Customer studies give an earful to wireless carriers about bad service. (Google)

vyzradit něco, co mělo zůstat v tajnosti

Then the leader of the troops got cold feet and gave the show away to the headquarters. (Google)

At that I very nearly gave the show away by laughing. (Google)

The minister's unconvincing answers on the numbers really gave the show away. He must be a candidate for the ultimate dunce's cap. (Google)