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take advantage of something [reap the benefits (of/from)]
- take advantage of an opportunity/es (e.g. But being able to take advantage of as many opportunities as possible is important. I would like to take advantage of this opportunity to express our appreciation for the excellent work. You need to take advantage of social media to interact with your community.)
* take full advantage of
(e.g. I intend to take full advantage of this trip to buy the things we need. Many schools don’t take full advantage of the Internet.)
- use/turn something to (your…..good/best/full/maximum) advantage/benefit
(e.g. use: Burns used his family connections to good advantage. Parents may feel suspicious of these, or resentful, and will need help in using them to best advantage. How to Use LinkedIn to Full Advantage? Once the retarder is installed, the driver can use it to maximum advantage and benefit from a superior level of safety. If you would like to reassess your life and learn how to use stress to your advantage..…..Your Mind Is Your Ally – Use It To Your Benefit. How UX Recruiting Agencies Work and how to use them to your benefit. 3 Top Ways to Use Your Competitors to Your Benefit....................turn: Let's see if we can find a way to turn it to advantage. She decided to turn this to her advantage and rent them out to students. How could he turn the situation to his advantage? The need to move with your husband's job can sometimes be turned to your advantage…...Many savvy investors turned the economic crash to their benefit. You will discover how to use the changing nature of agriculture to your benefit.)
*** use/turn sth to your favor
(e.g. Fortunately, you can use the gum disease-diabetes relationship to your favor. You will learn which fashion trends you can use to your favor. Pinterest has rich analytics that you can use to your favor.)..................Once you feel like things are turning in your favor, you need to increase the bet size. This example shows also that it does not take much to turn things in your favor.)
*** capitalize on (iskoristiti) - to use a situation to your own advantage, to get an advantage from a situation:
(e.g. She capitalized on her knowledge and experience to get a better job. He is trying to capitalize on popular discontent with the government. The company has failed to fully capitalize on online advertising and has missed out on lucrative new businesses. Since Stories content disappears rather quickly, this is the perfect time for marketers to capitalize on the fear of missing out.)
take a beating
- to be beaten badly in a game or contest
(e.g. The team took a beating in last night's game. The Dodgers took a real beating on Saturday.)
- often used figuratively to suggest a setback or loss
(e.g. Our plans took a real beating from the review committee. Technology stocks of all sizes continued to take a beating. My efforts to get my PhD have taken a beating over the last couple of years…....lose a lot of money: Many investors took quite a (bad) beating when the stock market crashed. Share prices on the London Stock Exchange took a beating last week.)
* moze da se odnosi na durabilty kad je neki proizvod jak [hold up to]
(e.g. The Valuebox mylar hydroponics grow tent is made from durable 600D fabric, it has heavy-duty zippers that can take a beating. Wind-resistant door that can take a beating. Additional reinforcement in the 1-inch steel handlebar means it can take a beating without bending. Mr. Gill has experience in making products that can take a beating.......sa predlozima ispred beating: Western Digital's ArmorATD drives can take a serious beating. The glass material for the watch is made of very strong mineral crystals which can take a severe beating. The pre-oiled Gold Glove Leather that is as tough as they come and can take a real beating. What is a car that can take a good beating.)
*** be hard/tough to beat - to be very good, or to be better than other things of its kind
(e.g. It’s an expensive hotel, but that kind of service is hard to beat. His wonderful performance will be hard/tough to beat. It offers a price-performance ratio that is hard to beat. ............The GOLD units offer hard-to-beat operating economy.)
take a closer look at, take a good look at
take along, bring along - poneti sa sobom
(e.g. It’s always great to have a little extra room for any gadgets and tools you want to bring along. Mandy brought some of her friends along. ………..You should take along your own drinking water. Why don’t you take your guitar along?)
* take/bring sth/smo with you: e.g. You might even take it with you when you travel. I took several books with me for the journey. The weather forecast said rain, so take your umbrella (with you) when you go out.………….…..When they visit us they always bring their dog with them. Please remember to bring a mat and a towel with you to the next aerobics class.)
- bring home
(e.g. If you do bring home bed bugs, your protective cover will make it easier to see the bugs quickly. He took a shotgun with him, to bring home a few birds. I go to the library and bring home all these books.............You were supposed to bring Jenny home by 10. Please bring me home, I'm not feeling well. The task of the personal assistant is to take the pupil to school and bring them home and also to provide support during school hours. Hunt for fossils under expert tuition, identify them, clean them, and bring them home with you. If you bring it home with you, both you and your house will be destroyed.)
*** carry around - To physically carry someone or something to many places
(e.g. After carrying a toddler around all day, my arms are pretty sore. Your purse weighs a ton because you carry around so much unnecessary junk! Foldable headband makes headphone easy to carry around............with one: He carries a backpack around with him. Max carries around his checkbook with him.)
take care of sth/smb
- someone - to have charge of or be responsible for; look after someone or something
(e.g. Who will take care of the children? Who’s taking care of the dog while you’re away? I have to stay home and take care of my siblings)
* take care of yourself/herself/himself/themselves
(e.g. The children are old enough to take care of themselves. You have to take care of yourself. She tells him to take care of himself.)
- something: to do whatever needs to be done in a situation; to treat something carefully so that it stays in good condition; to deal with something; to handle a problem or detail
(e.g. I was hoping a little money would take care of the problem. Would you please take care of this little problem? This is an easy thing to take care of. I will fix it immediately. Her secretary always took care of the details. Take time to take care of your health, because it's your most valuable asset. All the neighbours take very good care of their gardens. I’ll leave you to take care of the refreshments.)
* gerund: (e.g. Can you take care of the shopping if I do the cooking? I'll take care of parking the car.)
take its/a toll (on) - uzeti danak
(While Japan's economic downswing also took a toll on its export industry. The recession has taken a toll on earnings. This method takes a heavy toll on human lives. Fall short and it can take a serious toll on your daytime energy...............The deepening recession has also taken its toll in the south of the country, where unemployment is rife. The wait for a rescue plan for the financial sector was continuing to take its toll on sentiment. The problems of the past few months have taken their toll on her health and there are shadows under her eyes.)
take somebody/something seriously/lightly/badly/personally etc
- lightly - to not treat seriously
(e.g. Ultimately, the decision to go into business with friends isn’t something to be taken lightly. My doctor took my concerns lightly, telling me not to worry too much.)
- seriously
(e.g. Jonathan takes his gardening very seriously. Don’t take everything he says so seriously. Don't Take Contrast Ratio Too Seriously….. The phrase was not meant to be taken seriously…...………...somebody: She's well qualified for the job, so she hopes the company will take her seriously. Most politicians take themselves too seriously.)
take note (of/that) - uzeti na znanje, uzeti u obzir "to give attention to something, especially because it is important"
(e.g. You should take careful note of what she tells you..............However, take note that the thicker the carbon is, the higher the price can be.)
make a note of - zapisati, zabeleziti:
take out
za sva tri slucaja: https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/take-out
1) izbaciti, izvaditi iz - to remove something from a pocket, bag etc (e.g. trash, wallet, notebook)
2) to get something from a company, an insurance company, a bank, etc. (e.g. a life insurance policy, a loan (= get a loan), an advertisement)
3) izvesti na neko mesto - to take someone to a place like a cinema, theater, picnic, restaurant, or dinner and usually pay for them
take part in something - ucestvovati u necemu
(e.g. All the children took part in the Thanksgiving play. It is a great honor to be invited to take part in this educational tour of inspection. Thousands of students have taken part in demonstrations. About 400 students took part in the protest. Nearly 500 teams took part in the competition. In all, 27 local stations are taking part in the contest. They will be taking part in the discussions, along with many other organizations……... She wanted to take part but she was too ill. Elections were held, but the KLA refused to take part. He gets on with cleaning up behind the bar, while his daughter, Genny takes part.)
take place - to happen, be held {moze da se koristi i za mesto i za vreme}
- ni mesto ni vreme: e.g. She wanted Hugh's wedding to take place quickly. Further investigation is now taking place.
- mesto: e.g. The discussion took place in a famous villa. The rally now takes place along the French Riviera. The dances took place on the lawns beside the lake. I don’t know exactly what took place in the classroom. The incident took place outside any warning area.
- vreme: e.g. The story takes place in the 18th century. Elections will take place on November the twenty-fifth. A round could take place before the end of this year. The referendum takes place this year. One of England’s group matches is scheduled to take place during the workday. The Olympics take place every four years. It's taking place right now. The meeting will take place at eight o’clock.
* held: e.g. The Bathurst 1000 is a V8 Supercar race held annually on a Mount Panorama. The Monaco GP has been held since 1929. From 1973 to 2008 the rally was held in January. The FIFA World Cup was first held in 1930. The discussion will be held in the hotel. https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/the-discussion-will-be-held-the-discussion-will-take-place.857110/
take pride in - to be proud of
(e.g. Our company has always taken pride in its excellent customer support and commitment to customer satisfaction. He takes pride in his work………..We take pride in ensuring patients of their clean bill of oral health. She takes a lot of pride in running such a successful business.)
*** moze i ovako
(e.g. We pride ourselves on the speed of delivery. We pride ourselves on the quality of the services we offer. We pride ourselves on being a little bit more personal and friendly than our competitors. We pride ourselves on offering employees room for their own ideas.)
take the time to - odvojite vreme da.......{nije isto kao take your time} - ne zuri, raditi polako
- take your time:
- take the time to do something:
* take a moment (e.g. If you don’t believe me you better take a moment and read why and how you can use pallets for everything. Take a moment to rate this app. Please take a moment to review your experience with us.)
* take n minutes/seconds (of your time) to...
(e.g. If you have enjoyed this book and would like to share your positive thoughts, could you please take 30 seconds of your time to go back and give me a review on my Amazon book page! This adorable pocket tee will only take ten minutes of your precious time. I’d Like to Take a Minute of Your Time to Discuss Short Cuts. May I have a minute of your time?.......Take a few minutes to look it over and let me know if you have any questions. Take a few minutes to research the ELD providers. Take a few days to think it over. )
*** set aside time
(e.g. Try to set aside some time each day for exercise. He sets aside some time every day to read to his children. We would suggest that you set aside as much time as you can and make sure you get stuck into playing as many different pokies you can do. Every day, set aside a few minutes for yourself. Simply set aside 40 minutes of your time, flick through the book until you find something which catches your eye.)............moze i drugo da se odvoji sem vremena (e.g. It was no longer possible to set aside funds for new projects. After melting the chocolate, set it aside and beat the eggs. We need to set aside our differences and begin to cooperate. A room that had been set aside for visitors.)
*** take time out (to do something) - informal to rest or do something different from your usual job or activities; to stop doing what one is doing in order to do something else for a while —usually used with from: [take one’s mind off]
(e.g. In between jobs, Liz always took time out to return to her first love – travelling. I shall take time out to call at Aurae Phiala. I shall take time out to call at Aurae Phiala…….…….from: Therefore, you need to take time out from your daily tasks, office responsibilities, hectic schedule, and everyday pressures at least once in a year. She took time out from her career to raise her children. It enables scientists to take time out from teaching to pursue their research.…...of: The 73-year-old Republican standard-bearer took time out of his busy campaign schedule last week to search for those roots. You didn't have to come that far, but I'm glad that you did take time out of your schedule to join us. And why do you take time out of your hectic city-life to do it? Getting these individuals to take time out of their busy lives to test your questionnaire and discuss the questions can be very difficult.)
*** dedicate time (to + imenica/glaguol uglavnom u gerundu/infinitivu) - posvetiti vreme
(e.g. It was quite natural for him to dedicate time to the personal concerns of his employees. SEO is pretty straightforward and can be easily learned if you dedicate enough time to studying it. You will be able to dedicate all your time to your own business management. Clearly many other professionals within Campina dedicate time and energy to CSR-related issues. For this reason, we dedicate much time and effort to improving the institutional competence of our partners. Should dedicate more time and effort to the development of mobility programs. If you are willing to dedicate time and money to get fit then you want something to show for it. In the future, Pinto wants to dedicate time to train and motivate more people.)
Za sve slucaje dole postoje dve opcije: 1) it (may/might/can/will) takes X (for sth/smo) (to do something) ............. 2) Sth/smo (may/might/can/will) takes X (to do something)
1) It
- bez subjekta: (e.g. It won't take long to make dinner. It takes too long to learn to live alone. It takes time to find a good job. It takes some time to get used to the technology. It takes all day to make egg rolls.)
- sa subjektom:
- bez predloga “for”: it + (may) take/took + smo/sth + to (e.g. It may take the bones several months to heal. It takes clients an average of 3 days to hire on our platform. It took us about an hour and a bit to get up. It took me 50 years to look this good. It should take you no longer than 30 minutes to go through.)
- it (may) take X for sth/smo to do something (e.g. It may take some time for the list to be displayed. It takes as little as four seconds for a car thief to break into a car.).
2) Smo/sth (imenica) + take + (to do something):
(e.g. Banks typically take weeks to approve loans. Many people often assume that treadmills take hours to assemble. Each story should take no more than 30 minutes to complete. The process of automatic registration may take some time.)
take (too) long / (a bit) longer / a while {nema “time”}
(e.g. How long does it take to build muscle? This won’t take long. It won't take long to make dinner. It takes too long to learn to live alone. Let's drive home, walking home takes too long.……..But a recovery may take longer. This is taking longer than I thought (it would). The process may take longer to develop than many assume. This usually takes less than a day, but in some cases, it can take a bit longer……..It took me a while to get back into the swing of it.)
take (some) time
(e.g. Things like this take time. This is a very gradual process and one that takes time. A crock pot takes some time to reach a safe hot temperature.......It takes time to find a good job. It takes time to learn web design well. It takes some time to get used to the technology. It will take some time for the reform to take firm root.)
- take a lot of/too much/no/less/a bit of/long/substantial amount of time
- sth/smo take time (to do something) (e.g. Translate Studying takes a lot of time. It takes a lot of time to walk from my house to yours. It takes a lot of time and effort to relocate into a completely new area. The meeting won't take too much time. This job is easy and will take no time at all. The train took a long time to pass. Some machines take a bit of time before you start to see results. It takes less time to win a dragon-boat race.)
- take some time - potrebno je neko vreme, izvesno vreme za nesto
- it will/it's going to take some time (e.g. It will take some time before he understands it. It's Going to Take Some Time)
- it may take some time to do something (e.g. The Commission is open to this idea even if it may take some time to develop. If you plan any travel send your ID card instead of your passport as it may take some time to receive the documents back……….The process of automatic registration may take some time. Invitations to Google Wave can take some time to come. I told you this might take some time.)
* it takes n/a few seconds/minutes/days/weeks etc.
(e.g. It takes all day to make egg rolls. It takes all day for us to finish golfing. It will only take a few minutes. It takes one hour to get there. It takes 15 minutes to get to downtown. It won’t take more than 10 minutes of your time. This should take no more than 5 minutes to complete. Mouse takes a 3 seconds to respond. It should take you no longer than (a maximum of) 30 minutes to go through.)
* …..to do something
1) it takes time for sth/smo to do something
(e.g. It takes a long time for the printer to warm up. It may take some time for your comment to appear above. It will take some time for the reform to take firm root. It takes forty-five minutes for me to get ready. It takes all day for us to finish golfing. It takes less time to teach pass protection.)
2) it takes sth/smo time to do something
(e.g. It takes clients an average of 3 days to hire on our platform. It takes me one hour to cook. How long does it take light to get out from the inside?)
3) smo/sth take time to do something
(e.g. Although this process takes some time to complete, such processing guarantees both coverage and precision. Sound takes some time to travel from one place to another. This QuickTime movie takes a while to load. The game takes a lot of time to react to controls.)
ne mora uvek da bude vreme (= require):
some practice (e.g. It takes some practice, but once you are able to do that, you have the ability to create social media posts. This may take some practice to get the positioning right!)..........some training (e.g. The app takes some training to get used to)..........lots of effort: https://ludwig.guru/s/it+takes+lots+of+effort……...work (e.g. It takes a little more work to install initially)……...energy (e.g. Drinking juices takes much less energy than chewing down raw vegetables and fruits. If you are in a warmer, more temperate climate, it will take less energy to warm up your cold water intake).............patience (e.g. Sometimes it can take a lot of patience to browse through furniture showrooms……….It takes a lot of water to produce the food we eat.)
take up space/room/storage space ………. time {take up ima i druga znacenja}
- space
(e.g. This desk takes up too much room. The piano is taking up too much room in our living room. …….These files take up a lot of disk space. This backup may come in handy if errors occur during the transition, but it also takes up a lot of storage space……... A toilet that can fit in the bathroom without taking up too much space. Most indoor bikes are light and don’t take up much space………..USB cards slip neatly into your pocket, wallet or organizer and take up little space. An HTML file, for instance, often takes up very little storage space. ……...Which type of file takes up less (storage) space in C/C++, a text file or a binary file? Such a unit can take up less space when you need to store it. ……….If you're running out of storage, go to the App Store and download an app that takes up more storage space than what your device has free….. It will take up two slots of your Picatinny rail.
* occupy the space
(e.g. A large picture of the battle of Waterloo occupied the space above the fireplace. They occupy the space around the cathode in a cloud. Equipment and related cabling does not occupy the space. Traditional doors occupy too much space.)
* consume (e.g. The Buffered Data Retrieval feature may consume the space available for data storage. I-nodes themselves consume disk space. Today, both these tools, consume less space than that taken up by a matchbox. Sharing page table entries among multiple processes consumes less cache space. Snapshot copies begin to consume extra space. Unused electronics can consume precious space in your attic or office storeroom. Archiving to database consumes substantial disk space. This capability consumes minimal space. Efficient cooling is provided by a thermoelectric cooling system that also consumes very little space. It would consume too much space. The files in this folder can consume a lot of space on your hard drive.)
- time
(e.g. I’ll try not to take up too much of your time. The healing period may take up anywhere from three to six months and gives the implant time to fuse properly to the bone. You're taking up my time…….My day is completely taken up with meetings.)
*** free up sth - osloboditi prostor {obicno na nekom uredjaju} ili vreme [set aside time]
(e.g.How to Free up Space on iPhone in iOS 11? Free up storage space by deleting these Windows files. Most of them don’t have an external water tank, which, will obviously free up some space in your tiny bathroom. A few passengers decided to take the next bus, which freed up seats for my friend and me.………..I need to free up some time this weekend to finish the report. Whew, having that meeting canceled frees up the rest of my afternoon.)
take sb's mind off sth - to stop you from worrying or thinking about a problem or pain, often by forcing you to think about other things: [take time out]
(e.g. Exercising will take your mind off your problems and give you time to decompress. The good thing about running is that it takes my mind off any problems I have. A good night out will help you take your mind off exams. Playing video games after work helps me to take my mind off work for a while. We’re trying to take his mind off things a bit. That'll take your mind off things.)
take sth to the next level [take it a step further]
(e.g. Now it's time to take it to the next level)............take sth to a higher level (redje se koristi)............take sth to a (whole) new level (e.g. Are you’re ready to take your customer relationship management to a new level? But Creeping Charlie takes this to a whole new level.)
* kick it/sth up a notch {vise se koristi u slengu} To make things more intense, exciting, or interesting.; to increase the intensity of something [beef up]
(e.g. The New Purple Mattress kicks it up a notch with a responsive support coil base. ……. The driver kicked his speed up a notch. He kicked the volume on his MP3 player up a notch.)
* raise the bar - to do, produce, or be something better than anyone before
(e.g. Mechanical keyboards raise the bar in every way. He has raised the bar for other filmmakers. Since higher education became available to a greater number of people, businesses have increasingly been raising the bar for entry-level employees. Just as I was getting accustomed to my job, the manager raised the bar and I had to perform even better. My favorite TV show is Lost because it is always raising the bar for other shows.)
take stock (of sth) - (= ponder on) think carefully about a situation or event and form an opinion about it, so that you can decide what to do; to examine a situation carefully:
(e.g. Take stock of your options before settling on one choice. After two years spent teaching overseas, she returned home for a month to take stock of her life. It was time to take stock of the situation. ...............I was forty, the age when people take stock and change their lives. It is time to take stock, at the half-way mark, before the next phase of reform. We'll need to take stock before we move everything into the new warehouse.)
take sth for granted……….sth + to be + taken for granted - uzeti nesto zdravo za gotovo
(e.g. It is important to keep in mind that nothing should be taken as a guarantee.)
- take it for granted (that), take something for granted - uzeti zdravo za gotovo
(e.g. I took it for granted that I would find the perfect job. He seemed to take it for granted that everyone would do what he told them. But I take it for granted. We take certain things for granted because they are so widely used in our daily lives. It can be taken for granted that the walls do already provide for a relatively perfect protection.……….odricno: Take nothing for granted. You can't take things for granted. Never take anything for granted; constantly question yourself as a person and as a company. The gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine has once again demonstrated that a warm living room cannot be taken for granted. )
* take it as read/given (= assume that something is correct or certain, because you are sure that this is the case)
(e.g. You can take it as a given that there will be champagne at the wedding. The fact that people find change difficult is taken as given………..It isn’t official yet, but you can take it as read that you’ve got the contract. We can take it as read that considerable strides have been made, particularly since the last reports were published.)
******* suprotno: take sth with a grain/pinch of salt - accept it while maintaining a degree of scepticism about its truth.; to understand that something is likely to be untrue or incorrect:
(e.g. Take these products with a grain of salt. I’ve seen the article, which I take with a grain of salt. You have to take these findings with a grain of salt because respondents tend to give the answers they feel they should. You have to take what he says with a grain of salt. You should take what you read with a pinch of salt. Anything free should be taken with a grain of salt................Take whatever that paper publishes with a pinch of salt—it's really a tabloid. They took my explanation with a pinch of salt.)
tap into sth - to manage to use something in a way that brings good results; Use or exploit or take advantage of a plentiful resource for your benefit {moze da ima jos neka znacenja}
(e.g. If only we could tap into all that energy and creativity. ………...The company is hoping to tap into the Chinese market. Several other companies were already tapping (into) this market.)
*** enter the xxx market
(e.g. It is also a good way to enter the lucrative bridal market.)
Tempt
- tempted to - If you say that you are tempted to do something, you mean that you would like to do it. [inclined to, prone to] [trick/cheat you into; fool into thinking/believing]
(e.g. tempted to + infinitive: e.g. I was sorely (= very) tempted to resign after my boss screamed at me for the second time. I'm very tempted to sell my house. I was really tempted to take the money. She'd never even felt tempted to return….....…...tempted into + gerund: I was tempted into ordering a whole new wardrobe. Now you might be tempted into thinking [fooled into thinking] this Genius Mindtool is absolutely bizarre, but it doesn't have to be. Don't be tempted into using false documents as this will result in your application being refused. You might be tempted into thinking that would be sufficient protection. However, you'd be wrong, as there are often inconsistencies with software updates.…...imenica: As a result of this ignorance and lack of hope many of us are tempted into more violence and other dangerous activities.)
* smo/sth + temt + smo + to/into + infinitive/gerund/imenica:
(e.g. gerund: They tempted him to join the company by offering him a huge salary and a company car. The offer of free credit tempted her into buying a new car. These displays are there to tempt you into buying items not on your list.…....imenica: They put out food to tempt the foxes into the traps. And it is true that the novelty of these systems tempted a number of cowboys into the market of electronic security.)
- tempting
(pridev: e.g. tempting offer. That pie looks very tempting.………...with infinitive: e.g. It is often tempting to bring about change rapidly. It's tempting to blame video games for violent behaviour in young men. While it may be tempting to collect as much of this kind of information as possible, serious consideration should be given in advance to how data will be used and to the availability of resources to carry out analyses. It is tempting to look for easy solutions.)
that's not to say that ili = that does not mean, doesn't mean; used to make sure the person you are talking to does not think something that is not true
(e.g. It's odd, but that's not to say that it's bad. I have authorized his scheme, but that is not to say it will ever come about. However, that isn't to say that male writers have it easy. So far, no one’s been sacked, but that’s not to say it won’t happen.)
that's the spirit - used to approve or encourage someone's attitude (= way of thinking) or action
the best is yet to come/be - najbolje ce tek doci..........the worst is yet to come [best of all]
(e.g. Life is good now, but the best is yet to come. And the best is yet to come. But stand back, because the best is yet to come. I look forward to the future because the best is yet to come. So with this new boyfriend, I am sure the relationship will work because the best has yet to come............)
- the worst is yet to come
(e.g. I have the flu and feel terrible, but the worst is yet to come. Smile, the worst is yet to come. The scientific community predicts that, in terms of ecological fallout in the ecosystem and pathological after-effects, the worst is yet to come for the ‘Chernobyl generations. Yet in addition to this philosophy of destroying even further our national identities and economies, we must bear in mind the fact that the worst is yet to come.)
the best (something) that money can buy - used for saying that something is of the best quality
(e.g. They gave Julia the best education that money can buy. Hydrofarm’s AgroBrite really is the best T5 fluorescent fixture that money can buy right now.)
the bottom line - the most important fact in a situation:
(e.g. The bottom line is that we need another ten thousand dollars to complete the project. The bottom line is that they lost the game...............The bottom line is, he's gone and he's not coming back. The bottom line is, men don't change very much after marriage................In radio, you have to keep the listener listening. That’s the bottom line. Most people want to work in a place where they feel valued. That's the bottom line.)
the choice is yours - izbor je na vama
the last thing on somebody’s mind
(e.g. While you’re busy decorating the house, safety may be one of the last things on your mind. Cleaning the house is the last thing on my mind at the moment. Insurance was the last thing on my mind when we set off that day. Marriage is the last thing on my mind right now. She says that getting married again is the last thing on her mind right now. Right now work is the last thing on my mind.)
- the last thing (one) needs/wants
(e.g. The last thing we need is a lengthy court battle, so let's try to end our marriage as civilly as possible. The last thing we need is profit warnings. A fancy new computer I have no idea how to use is the last thing I need right now!................That's the last thing I want to do! The last thing I want is to cause an argument on your birthday, but this is a serious problem. The last thing you want is to have your gun malfunction when you need it most.)
- one less thing to worry/think about
(e.g. Holiday lights can be put on a timer so that you have one less thing to worry about. A clean colon is just one less thing to worry about.........Aside from the added convenience, it's one less thing to think about. I just thought it will be one less thing to think about.)
the reality is that
(e.g. The reality is that high finance gives the orders and politics obeys them. However, the reality is that people travel and we have to travel for health. He has the privileges of status and power, but the reality is that he also often has the privilege of solitude.)
- the truth is that
(e.g. The truth is that a combination of factors helped SZ to beat the five percent threshold in early 2006. But the truth is that China has not even begun to embark upon the road towards this goal.)
- the plain fact/truth is
(e.g. The plain fact is that he is not doing his job very well………...The plain truth is that too many people use these arguments.)
* the truth/fact of the matter is (that)
(e.g. The truth of the matter is that he was having an identity crisis when he met Carina. The truth of the matter is that we don't know exactly how the disease is spread.............The fact of the matter is that most people consume far more protein than they actually need.)
(the) same goes for/to/with/when/if - isto vazi i za (= the same applies to)
(e.g. The same goes for close quarter combat. The same goes for recommitting the money……….The same goes if you never stand pat unless you have a made hand……...The same goes when the whole or part of the tailor-made software is being used by the customer……….The same goes with the petrochemicals industry. The same goes with hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit.)
*** The same holds true for/of/when/in
(e.g. The same holds true when writing about your personal life. The same holds true when you use your PIN number to log onto your bank's secure Web site. The same holds true when it comes to fringe financial services. ………..The same holds true for the relations between humans and ecosystems. The same holds true for a dignitary's national anthem. The same holds true for promoting education services………..The same holds true of all groups. The same holds true of the Directive and the Regulation………..The same holds true in the economy, where the number of women reaching the top is relatively small.)
*** the same is true
(e.g. The same is true for their exports to third countries. The same is true of minority interests in the consolidated group result. Obviously, the same is true if I choose to enrol in the army.)
this is/that’s where sth/smo comes in (handy) - what someone or something is needed for; to become involved in a situation, story, or plan: {cesce se upotrebljava this is where sth/smo comes in handy.}
(e.g. We’ll need new information systems, and that’s where Steve comes in. We need some financial advice – that’s where Kate comes in. We need expert advice, and that's where you come in. This is where metadata comes in. This is where an integrator comes in. Finally, he could do no more, which is where Jacques came in.)
(give) a/the thumbs up for/to - used to show approval of something; If you give a plan, idea, or suggestion the thumbs up, you indicate that you approve of it and are willing to accept it [give the green light]:
(e.g. So it's the thumbs up for Brighton's latest nightclub……...Legislators gave the thumbs up to new tax credits. The financial markets have given the thumbs up to the new policy. ...Your boss gives you the thumbs-up to work on a project. We got a thumbs up to proceed with our plan………..I would definitely give it the thumbs up! He just smiled and gave her a thumbs up. We applied for a loan, but the bank gave us the thumbs down.)
* thumbs-up - kao kao pridev uz imenicu
(e.g. The new filtration plant got a thumbs-up decision at the board meeting. A thumbs-up vote assured another three years of financial assistance. She checked the hall, then gave the others a thumbs-up sign.)
(just) the tip of the iceberg - a small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is really much greater:
(e.g. When we talk about certain health benefits of the coconut oil, we are just touching the tip of the iceberg. These small local protests are just the tip of the iceberg. The recent riots are just the tip of the iceberg.)
to appeal to - da se dopadne
- (to) cater to sb/sth - to satisfy a need or to provide what is wanted or needed by a particular person or group
(Internet shopping caters to every conceivable need. These networks were created to cater to specific domestic needs. Various schemes were then introduced to cater to the needs of youth. I'm supposed to cater to your every need. These days, a concierge is expected to cater to any client's need. The 2publish platform is a Web-based tool specifically designed to cater to the requirements of Hewlett-Packard. Unlike compact toilets, these cater to a very specific design requirement..........Our magazines cater to professionals such as lawyers and physicians. There are more and more TV shows catering to young male audiences.)
to the fullest ili to the full - do maksimuma, u potpunosti (obicno ide posle enjoy)
(e.g. Everyone enjoyed the performance to the full. You’ll be able to enjoy life to the full again after your operation. I have studied the works of Chaucer to the full……..My goal is to enjoy life to the fullest. She likes to live life to the fullest.)
- to the max/maximum
(e.g. Advertise your property at the max. Too many guys in the gym are pushing their bodies to the max and not using the weights correctly. We're pushing the computer to the max to be able to render these kinds of effects. The film is cheesy to the max……...You have to develop your capabilities to the maximum.)
(just) to name (but) a few = (just) to mention a few - used when you are mentioning only a small number of people or things as examples of a large group
(e.g. These fixtures come with smart features like fully-shrouded, shorter bowls, and concealed tanks to name a few. This is a feature of languages such as Arabic, Spanish and Portuguese, to name but a few. This means possibly adopting standards of electrical equipment, braking systems, fire risk prevention provisions, etcetera, just to name a few.)
to the point (= relevant and worth paying attention to) - Cambridge: "expressing something very important or suitable for the subject being discussed" {Google translate ga pogresno prevodi kao do tacke, ovde point znaci smisao, svrha}
(e.g. Her comments on my work were very apt and to the point. I think his suggestions are completely to the point and should be heard. The description which he had been given was brief and to the point. Keep covering letters of application short and to the point. I don't want to waste any time, so let's get right to the point…………..A drill press vise is a tool which helps to keep small materials in place to perform to-the-point drilling.)
to/until your heart's content - do mile volje (= to the full(est))
(e.g. You've got a whole week to yourself and you can read to your heart's content. You can wander around the estate to your heart’s content. I was delighted to be able to eat my favorite dishes to my heart's content. They could ride round to their heart's content.)
* as much/long as you want
think outside the box - to think imaginatively using new ideas instead of traditional or expected ideas
(e.g. If you want to prevent your money from being stolen, you need to think outside the box. Why thinking outside the box is important? To solve this puzzle, you'll have to think outside the box. Employees are encouraged to think outside the box and develop creative solutions. She goes on to urge companies to think outside the box and challenge the old ways of working. I've been trying to think outside the box about what I want this term paper to be about.)
toss and turn - obrtati se, okretati se u krevetu dok spavate; to move around restlessly while sleeping or trying to sleep
(e.g. I was tossing and turning all night. You feel as if you've been tossing and turning all night, and wake up feeling worn out. Every night, it seems like I have to toss and turn for 15 minutes before I get comfortable.)
translate into - to lead to (something), result in
(e.g. Competition often translates into lower costs to the consumer. Artistic success doesn't always translate into financial success. Recent economic problems are beginning to translate into a demand for reforms. A small increase in local spending will translate into a big rise in property tax.)
trial and error
(e.g. There's no instant way of finding a cure - it's just a process of trial and error. I figured out how to use the new software by a process of trial and error…….In a language lab, students learn by trial and error. Many medical discoveries were made by trial and error. She feels that raising her children has been a matter of trial and error.)
trick/cheat you into + gerund (= cheat you/someone into + gerund, obicno buying)
(e.g. Adrenaline can trick you into “feeling no pain.” How stores trick you into buying more things? From bottled water to free credit reports to oil changes, these are the biggest ripoffs you've probably been tricked into buying...........Waiters are intrusive and are always trying to cheat you into buying the expensive staff)
- fool into {obicno + thinking/believing ali mogu i drugi glagoli da se koriste}
(e.g. Don’t be fooled into thinking that your site’s organic traffic isn’t as important as your other marketing channels. Don't let your calendar fool you into thinking that your riding season is over. This red dot sight may be cheap, but you’ll fool everyone into thinking you’ve spent a few hundred dollars!................Farm salmon is grey and must be chemically colored to fool us into believing that we are eating wild salmon.)
[One may be inclined to think that with the launch of FP7 now imminent. You might be tempted into thinking this Genius Mindtool is absolutely bizarre, but it doesn't have to be.]
* Don’t fool yourself
(e.g. Don’t fool yourself; you’re not going to get rich gambling. Don't fool yourself: If you are not able to do a thing, just leave it. They are not living the American dream, don't fool yourself.............Don't fool yourself into waiting for the perfect moment. Don't fool yourself into believing that it will make you a more attractive candidate.)
turn(ed) out - ispostavilo se.... ili desiti se kao rezultat necega (= happen, appear)
- na kraju ili pri kraju recenice
(e.g. Obviously, I’m disappointed at the way things have turned out. How did the recipe turn out? I’m sure it will all turn out well in the end.)
- na pocetku recenice: As sth/it turned out; It turns/ed out that
(e.g. It turns out (that) Ray had borrowed the money from one of his students………..As it turned out, the storm missed Puerto Rico.)
- sth turned out to be/infinitiv
(e.g. The truth turned out to be stranger than we had expected. My fears turned out to be groundless. It all turned out to be a mistake. A home security camera is turned out to be a great deterrent for thieves. The tape turned out to contain vital information. They turned out to be rather lengthy, and got the better of me at times.)
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up to now - do sada (= so far, to date, to-date)
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walk in bare feet = walk barefoot - hodati bos
(e.g. Don't walk in bare feet on damp floor. Why are humans not able to walk in bare feet everywhere tantamount to other animals? Do you typically walk around your house in bare feet?........Take your shoes off and walk barefoot today. 10 Surprising Health Benefits of Walking Barefoot)
way to go
- Way to go! {used to tell someone they have done well}
(e.g. Nice job, guys! Way to go!)
- best way to go
(e.g. If you want an affordable convection type vaporizer to avoid smoke present in conduction-type vaporizers, the K-Vape is the best way to go.)
wear and tear - (= habanje); Camb. dic.: the damage that happens to an object in ordinary use during a period; the damage that comes from ordinary use
(e.g. Seat covers on buses take a lot of wear and tear. Most tires will last for four years with normal wear and tear. The insurer will reduce any payout to take into account wear and tear of the item. The problem of wear and tear on the equipment in the harsh desert conditions.)
What's that (all) about (then)? - used when you do not understand why something or someone is so popular or fashionable:
(e.g. What's that all about? Pierced tongues - what's that about, then?)
With the exception of - sa izuzetkom (= all but)...........other than (that/this)
(e.g. With the exception of cordless electric trimmers, most weed eaters operate at a minimum of 85 decibels; All but the cordless electric trimmers we tested emitted at least 85 decibels)
- Other than (= except)
(e.g. The form cannot be signed by anyone other than you. Other than one sister, she has no close relatives. Other than that, nothing happened. ..............Once an adult tooth has emerged from the gums, the tooth’s nerve doesn’t serve a specific purpose other than sensing heat, cold, and other stimuli.)
With that being said,.....That being said, This being said.......That said, [With this/that in mind]
* This/That being the case,
with sth/sb in mind...........With this in mind,
(e.g. These families need support. With this in mind, a group of 35 specialists met last weekend. With this in mind, let us find out what are the ten quietest tires money can buy. With that in mind, let us turn to page 77. She said one homeowner recently purchased an extra large van with that in mind.............We moved here with the children’s schooling in mind. This room was designed with Carol in mind. Choose your audience with that possibility in mind.)
- Whatever (e.g. Whatever happens, you know that I'll stand by you. Whatever the reason, more people are emigrating to Australia today than at any time since the 1950s. I tend to doubt the wisdom of separating a child from its family whatever the circumstances. This range of jackets is styled to look good whatever the occasion. Whatever the case, it can be frustrating to have to deal with a branch closure. Whatever your needs, we look forward to helping you regain control over your sleep apnea. Whatever your requirements, I have the right background, experience and prices to suit your budget!)
* anyway na kraju recenice - whatever else is happening, without considering other things:
(e.g. Of course, I don't mind taking you home - I'm going that way anyway. Many would have been excluded for small population anyway. I know it will come back on me anyway. Most positive snips had only 1 microfilaria anyway.)
* in any case - whatever happens or happened: [either way]
(e.g. In any case, talk to your children before the project starts……….You should be able to catch a bus, but in any case you can always take a taxi home. Alf said that there was nothing he could do, and in any case, it was a private matter. Traffic may be bad, but in any case we’ll be there in time for dinner.)
- Whichever: (e.g. Whichever plan suits your preference, you can be confident that our team will meet your needs. Whichever method you choose, allow it time to work. Whichever option we choose there'll be disadvantages. Whichever way you choose, pour the water for a few minutes. Whichever route he decides to take, he won't be here before 6………...Either Thursday or Friday - choose whichever day is best for you. It's going to be expensive whichever way you do it.)
* either way - used to say that whether one or the other of usually two possible decisions, actions, or results is chosen the result will be the same:
(e.g. Either way, our detailed 6000 words buyers guide will explore the best eld devices in great detail. I'm not sure if I will take the bus or train, but either way I will be there tonight. Perhaps the boy was really ill, or perhaps he was just exhausted – either way they would have to stop. It is possible to make the argument either way. The sea may rise or the land may fall; either way the sand dunes will be gone in a short time.)
what's the catch? - koristi se kad se nesto hvali a ima niki hidden problem or disadvantage; When something is too good to be true we ask what's the catch?
(e.g. OK, I've seen all the benefits, but what's the catch? The restaurant is offering free lunwhat's ch, but what's the catch? So what's the catch?)
- The catch is that...(= The problem is that... ili kada ima neka skrivena caka, fora)
(e.g. The catch is that you can’t just use any odd tripod to this end. The catch is that while the demand for gold fluctuates, the supply isn't really so variable. The catch is that you can’t enter the competition unless you’ve spent $100 in the store. But the catch is that heat pumps work best when it is not real cold outside. Parents say the catch is that they have to be careful not to be too focused on children.)
* pitfalls
what's the deal? - used when you want to know about a problem or something strange that is happening
when in use - kada je u upotrebi.............. when not in use - kada nije u upotrebi
(e.g. Fold up legs make for easy carrying and offer a stable platform when in use. Do not leave small electrical appliances unattended at any time when in use. These can be easily released when in use so that the printer flap can be positioned.………….Keep container closed when not in use. Turn the burner off when not in use. When not in use, the luggage carrier can be folded up.)
whether it be ...or....= whether it is ...or.... {The "be" form sounds a little dated, formal, and literary.}
(e.g. The man loves to do his work, whether it be cleaning the yard, testing toys, or singing………..If you have a specific training goal in mind, whether it’s weight loss or to improve your endurance, it can be useful to know your current heart rate.)
* be it .... or ....
(e.g. The gas has to activate frequently if one uses a lot of hot water, be it for a bath, laundry, etc. Be it a genuine Renoir or not, I find this painting fascinating. Be it rainy or sunny, the weather never discouraged him from taking a trip to the mountains.)
which/this is especially/particularly true for/of - sto narocito vazi za
- of:
- for:
- when (e.g. This is particularly true when you could have quickly sold your house.)
- This especially applies to
while:
- after a while (= in a while): Following a certain period of time, usually one that is relatively short
- in a while - za kratko vreme
- (every) once in a while: sometimes, but not regularly; Occasionally; sometimes
- for a while: for a short time, = awhile - neko vreme, kratko vreme
* In a while vs. for a while
- all the while (= all the time, at all times)
- (for/in) quite a while: A significantly long amount of time
while in - (= dok ste u) during the time that
(e.g. You can even exercise while in your bedroom or while watching TV in your living room. We met while in college. Make Money While in School. The two ministers have yet to meet, but may do so while in New York. 20 Things to Instagram While in London.)
*** Moze i ovako: during a/your/my visit to………….during my/your stay/staying in
(e.g. Parts of this research were conducted during a visit to the International Law Group of Kalamazoo Law School. It was during my first visit to Boston that I really began to read in good earnest……………..A must see during your stay in Rome. What to do during your stay in London? You can combine the different packages during your stay.)
* when away from home
win-win situation
(e.g. Flexible working hours are a win-win situation for employers and employees. State officials claim it's a win-win situation for property owners and taxpayers. This deal works for everyone. It's a win-win situation. It’s a win-win situation all around..........The decision is a win-win for both sides. The agreement is a win-win for everyone. .........Republicans see this as a win-win tactic. Yet work organizations depend on shared power in win-win cooperative effort. A win-win outcome is where all parties involved are successful in achieving their objectives. A win-win proposition for the buyer and the seller.)
without further ado or without more ado - with no more delay; without waiting any longer
(e.g. Without further ado, let’s dig into it. And now, without further ado, here is our special guest speaker. Without further ado, I'd like to introduce our speaker………...And without more ado he booked his one-way ticket. Then, without more ado, he loaded the horses into the trailer. Then, without more ado, he turned on his heel and left, slamming the door behind him.)
without (any/much/too much) hassle - bez muke, bez problema [with ease, easily, without a hitch, without any difficulty, with no problem (at all), with no effort (at all)]
- without the hassle of + gerund/imenica [save yourself the hassle of] [bother (with)]
(e.g. gerund: You can send the determination directly from the database by e-mail - without the hassle of interim saving and copying. Our product offerings-pages that allow customers to find the information they need without the hassle of searching for it……….imenica: Wireless Camera Transmitter, providing exceptional mobility to cover live events without the hassle of cables.)
* hassle-free or hasslefree (= trouble-free) - without problems or bother
(e.g. Travelling by coach is the hassle-free way of discovering cities from Vienna to Vancouver, Moscow to Rome. a hassle-free vacation at an all-inclusive resort. The Club's hasslefree ownership. I took a Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour, with Hassle Free Tours.)
to be (is, are, was, were) (well) + worth the money, price, investment (= worthy investment), worth the additional/extra cost(s)/extra money, worth every penny/cent (spent on it), Is it worth a buy?................worth the effort, worth the wait, worth a look, worth the views, worth the risk, worth the hassle, well worth the hike, It's not worth the bother.
- worth + gerund
(e.g. Proper evaluations can also tell us about whether it is worth investing in campaigns. Is it worth paying a premium for LED grow lights over conventional grow lights?..........There's nothing worth reading in this newspaper. If you are a young, inexperienced driver, it is worth having comprehensive insurance. It is worth checking the width between these mounting holes. What Is Worth Bothering?)
- it’s worth it
(e.g. It may be a bit of trial and error at first, but it's worth it. Keep on going because it's worth it! Learning to breastfeed takes a little time and some patience, but it's worth it.)
world-renowned - svetski poznat (= world-famous)...............well-respected, reputable
work {obicno} round/around the clock - Nonstop. Fig. continuously for 24 hours at a time.
(e.g. We have been working round the clock to solve this issue with your security system. Doctors have been working on him around the clock, but his condition is still critical. Doctors and nurses worked round the clock to help those injured in the train crash. Fire crews were working round the clock to bring the huge blaze under control……….Detectives watched him around the clock.)
* (a)round-the-clock
(e.g. With around-the-clock fleet tracking you can effectively manage unsafe behavior. We can't afford to give you around-the-clock protection. She needed round-the-clock nursing.)
work best for you - najbolje odgovara [slicno kao suits you best i manje-vise fits you best]
work like a charm - Be completely successful or effective [do/work wonders/miracles]
(e.g. The new sales approach worked like a charm. This new software works like a charm.......Flattery usually works like a charm on him. The cleaning fluid worked like a charm on the carpet stain........A slap on the hand or the behind works like a charm for one parent-child combination. Certainly antidepressants seem to work like a charm for many.)
would rather - bih radije
(e.g. bez than: We’d rather go on Monday. She would rather have spent the money on a holiday...........than + infinitive: I would rather let the sector develop than try to regulate or fine-tune it. I’d rather stay at home than go out tonight...........odricno: I’d rather not go out tonight. I’d rather not fly. I hate planes...........Different subjects: I’d rather you stayed at home tonight. I’d rather you didn’t go out tonight. I would rather they did something about it instead of just talking about it.)
wreak havoc on/with - to cause a lot of trouble or damage...........play havoc with - to make a situation much more difficult or confusing; to damage something
- wreak
(e.g. A powerful tornado wreaked havoc on the small village. The virus wreaked havoc on my computer........ Your bad attitude will wreak havoc with my project. The rainy weather wreaked havoc with our picnic plans.)
- play:
(e.g. The snowstorm is really playing havoc with rush-hour traffic. This humidity is going to play havoc with my hair.)
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You will/would/might be surprised
- at: e.g. You will be surprised at how much/many...You'd Be Surprised at What's Tax Deductible
- by: If you examine your entrance ways carefully, you'll likely be surprised by the number of unsealed gaps you see. You might be surprised by how much premiums can vary.
- how: You might be surprised how many skills come in handy in the workplace.
- to: You will be surprised to know if i tell you who called me last night. You will be surprised to see these 12 bollywood actresses in t-shirts.
* you'd be surprised how (adjective) it is to (do something)
(e.g. You'd be surprised how expensive it is to put your kids through private school these days. You'd be surprised how easy it is to get help with your job search if you just ask around.)
*** amazed at/to/that/by {at/by sve jedno}
(e.g. at: I was amazed at the depth of her knowledge. I was amazed at the size of their garden. She was amazed at how calm she felt after the accident...............by: We were amazed by what she told us. You'll be amazed by how much progress we've made. I was amazed by his sudden outburst in the office………..to: Mr. Graham was amazed to find 46 ancient gold coins inside the pot. I was amazed to hear that Chris had won first prize. I was amazed to see that it was well after six. We were amazed to learn that she had left the hospital £18 million. We were amazed to discover that we'd been at school together........... that: I'm amazed (that) she didn't complain. Frankly, I was amazed (that) he was interested. He was amazed that a reputable firm would stoop.)
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