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make a (big/huge/all the/significant/massive/world of) difference - Cambr. dict. "to improve a situation or condition in an important way"; To have an important effect on something, especially a good effect
- Na kraju recenice:
(e.g. Your help made a big difference. He's much happier now – his new school seems to have made a big difference. The fact that I can now organize my own time makes a big difference. A few ricochets have made all the difference.)
- in:
(e.g. imenica: Small improvements in productivity sustained for an extended period can make a huge difference in the standard of living and quality of life.A few well-placed trees can make a huge difference in many ways, from helping...Evening start times can make a big difference in cellphone costs. Small adjustments can make a big difference in the mental health of your employees……………...how: Just changing the type of tires on your car will make a huge difference in how much noise you hear inside the vehicle. Optimizing the total length and number of those connections can make a big difference in how efficiently information gets transmitted….…....in the way: This program will certainly make a difference in the way I do my job. You will then be shown a set of techniques that can make an immediate difference in the way your organization learns. It has made a big difference in the way the cemeteries are maintained and the way they look. ……. ……..gerund: Cost can make a difference in deciding on a college. Simple supports such as flex time and other innovative scheduling can make a big difference in lowering stress and improving work-life balance. IT could make a big difference in reducing poverty and helping to tackle the staggering level of child undernutrition.)
- to/for:
(e.g. It may not matter to you, but it makes a world of difference to me. Having someone to talk to made all the difference to my mother. One more person wouldn’t make any difference to the arrangements. It could make a huge difference to your premium. Your insights and priorities can make a big difference to what happens in your community..……..Having a good teacher has made all the difference for Alex. I think it could make a big difference for children at risk. Being informed about what is available to you and how to apply can make a big difference for your postsecondary studies)
- between:
(e.g. To make a difference between the unclean and the clean. His score on this test will make the difference between passing and failing. It could make the difference between missing your train and getting to work on time.)
* makes no difference [doesn't make sense]
(e.g. It makes no difference to me if we go immediately or in an hour.)
- make it easy to
(e.g. Twitter will make it easy to switch back to a chronological timeline. YouTube is making it very easy to see how much time you spend. Quick ways to make it easy to receive money.)
* make it easy for sm/sth to [it take time for sth/smo to do something]
(e.g. 6 Ways To Make It Easy For People To Find You Online. Make it easy for the interviewer to schedule you. We'll make it easy for your business to shine)
- make it easier to
(e.g. Twitter says it will make it easier to switch to a true chronological timeline soon. How Can I Make It Easier to Save? Trump Administration Wants to Make It Easier to Release Methane Into Air. Why learning a language is hard and how to make it easier.)
* make it easier for sm/sth to [it take time for sth/smo to do something]
(e.g. Make it Easier for Customers to Do Business with You. City Aims To Make It Easier For Community Groups To Use City Parks.)
*** suprotno: make it more difficult for smo/sth to do something…….…...make it harder for smo/sth to do something……………..makes it tougher for smo/sth to do something
(e.g. By keeping moisture away from your foundations, you can make it more difficult for them to reproduce. The idea is that pre-spraying the bowl will make it more difficult for poop to stick to the bowl’s insides…………….If you are a parent and suffering abuse, this can make it harder for you to look after your children. Not replacing the water you are sweating out can actually make it harder for your body to lose weight…………..Having fewer and larger farms makes it tougher for new entrants to become established and compete. It actually makes it tougher for your body to lose pounds permanently.)
* make sth easier
(e.g. 7 Ways to Make Moving Easier and More Fun. Organization Tricks Make Mornings Easier. These 25 Running Tips Will Make Running Much Easier.)
*** make something/things/life (a whole lot) easier
(e.g. The detailed, clear instructions that can be found in the instruction manual make things a whole lot easier. It would make things a whole lot easier. This digital measuring tape will make things a whole lot easier for you. .............10 Things that can Make College Life a Whole Lot Easier. 3 Ways Technology Can Make Your Life Easier. Some of these will save time, hassle and will make (your) life a whole lot easier. ………...something: 11 Ways to Make Business Travel a Whole Lot Easier. If anybody helps, it's an easier pass, and it makes decisions a whole lot easier.)
* The Lawsuit Loan can help you take some of that burden of your back.
*** suprotno: make things even more difficult
(e.g. To make things even more difficult, some of the cobbled sections are very narrow. To make things even more difficult, the production line is contaminated by welding...........Injury can be distressing, and the financial costs can make things even more difficult. What makes things even more difficult is the fact that the standard SAP system does not provide any support for configuration. The Chinese restrictions on raw materials distort competition and increase global prices, making things even more difficult for our companies.)
make matters/things worse
(e.g. Don't say anything - you'll only make matters worse. Don't let yourself despair; this will only make matters worse. To make matters worse, it started to rain again. He laughed at her and then, to make matters worse, he accused her of lying! I heard that Julie is being let go from her job, and to make matters worse, she hasn't been there long enough to qualify for severance pay! ….These new crops are making matters worse by destroying traditional agriculture.. Breaking up with someone is always very difficult, but don't go making matters worse by doing it in a very public place……………To make things worse, I also lent her my mobile phone. 5 Ways Not to Make Things Worse When Stress Is Overwhelming. Don’t say anything, you’ll only make things worse. I seem to just make things worse. An ill-fitted night guard can make things worse.)
* make the situation (even) worse
(e.g. This budget's increase in program review expenditures will only make the situation worse. We have been unable to realise infrastructural projects in certain areas since further development would only make the situation worse. The arrival of the rainy season will make the situation worse. The process of dieting may make the situation worse and have a further negative impact on the young person's self-esteem because………...even: In these circumstances, tax and social security obligations can make the situation even worse. This can make the situation even worse, and contribute to a negative work environment. )
make sense - 1) to be practical and sensible; 2) to be clear and easy to understand...........it doesn't make (much/any) sense….it makes no/little
(e.g. Everything he said made sense – I'd definitely vote for him. We read the recommendations and thought they made perfect sense. It made good sense to continue with the reforms. It makes sense to pay off your debts before you start trying to save money. It makes sense to leave early to avoid traffic. Would it make sense for the city authorities to further restrict parking? It made sense for Sam to live nearer the college................It makes little/no sense to continue.The instructions make no sense (at all)..... The instructions don't make any sense (at all). This last paragraph doesn’t make any sense. You're not making much sense (to me). It doesn't make sense to drive if you can walk.)
make somebody feel like at home - ucuniti da se neko oseca kao kod kuce {nema “like” at home}
(e.g. We like to make our customers feel at home. It is our duty to make them feel at home here.)
make one's way (in, into, to, toward, through ili bez ikakvog predloga) - dva znacenja:
(e.g. With the fast food culture that has developed in the US, microwave ovens have made their way into just about every home.)
* find sth way into
(e.g. BPA is an industrial chemical that may find its way into people's food.)
make up something…..something is made up of - ciniti (= form) a number of things to form something as a whole {ima i druga znazenja}
(e.g. ciniti: Women make up 40 percent of the workforce. Almost 99% of the mass of the human body is made up of six elements: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus.………(= consist of, contain): This book is made up of twelve separate short stories. The book is made up of several different articles. The structure of bacterial ribosome is made up of over 50 proteins and three large domains of RNA molecule. All these two categories of fungi have an inelastic cell wall (that is) made up of chitin which is a nitrogen having polysaccharide.)
- made of: e.g. Each hypha is bordered by a rigid wall usually made of chitin.
make up for sth - (= compensate for - nadoknaditi, nadomestiti) to take the place of something lost or damaged or to compensate for something bad with something good:
(e.g. No amount of money can make up for the death of a child. This year's good harvest will make up for last year's bad one. The good weather made up for the bad organization. I worked extra hours to make up for the time I had missed. = She tried to make up for lost time by working extra hard...............gerund: He bought me dinner to make up for being so late the day before. She gave him a bottle of wine to make up for missing his birthday.)
*** compensate for:
- to pay someone money in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged:
(e.g. Victims of the crash will be compensated for their injuries. The government may compensate workers whose pensions have been lost. Farmers will be compensated for any animals that are slaughtered. Let us compensate you for your expenses.)
- to provide something good or useful in place of something or to make someone feel better about something that has failed or been lost or missed:
(e.g. Nothing will ever compensate for his lost childhood. His enthusiasm more than compensates for his lack of experience. Your kindness will not compensate for your previous rudeness. I took her swimming to compensate for having missed out on the cinema.)
make up your mind - to make a decision; to decide:
(e.g. I haven't made up my mind where to go yet. I can’t make up my mind whether to go or not. Once he made up his mind to do something, there was no stopping him. Go ahead and check out the corner toilet reviews below before making up your mind.)
* when making your purchase……..before making a purchase
(e.g. You should take this into account when you are making your purchase………..You should check the capabilities of the software before making a purchase.)
* before reaching for your wallet
(e.g. Diagnose your computer problem first before reaching for your wallet. But before you reach for your wallet, remember that...Before you reach for your wallet, examine the image carefully.)
is meant to be... is meant for - treba da bude, je zamisljen da bude, je namenjen za
- meet
(e.g. need(s): The service is tailored to meet your needs...............requirements: Unfortunately, you did not meet the requirements we laid out for you, so your application was rejected. We only use ingredients that meet our very strict requirements for quality and renewability…………..demand(s): The company says it is unable to meet the workers’ demands for higher wages………....standards: Beaches which meet European standards of cleanliness. Guns should meet basic safety standards……….conditions: He is just 16 years old, and does not meet the conditions for going abroad. Our trucks don't even meet the conditions for safe travel, but we manage somehow…………...criteria: Public transport is a matter of general interest and must therefore meet criteria for universality, accessibility, continuity, quality and affordability. Heart Wise Exercise programs meet criteria set by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute……….deadline: Don't sacrifice creativity to meet a deadline……………goals/objectives/targets: They want to work together with others to meet goals. They want to strive together with others to meet goals. In addition, there was controversy over the best way to meet objectives of the programs. As necessary, timely corrective action should be taken, based on progress reports, to meet targets on time and within budget…………..expectations (= live up to): Your real estate broker or agent can help you make a list of houses that meet your expectations. Meet expectations in terms of product health safety and nutrition. We will continue to prove that we can meet expectations of our unitholders.)
- satisfy
(e.g. needs: We are confident that our product and service can satisfy your needs. Smaller grant sizes satisfy the needs of less capacitated CSOs…………..requirements: Where a particular signature technique can satisfy requirements for a high degree of reliability and security. Völker beds satisfy requirements in terms of safety and functionality.………….conditions: A person could satisfy the conditions of any of the principles we have considered thus far and nevertheless behave in a wildly reckless manner. Palestinian negotiators said the proposals fail to satisfy the conditions for permanent peace…………..criteria: All aircraft with 30 or more passenger seats should satisfy criteria for signage. Members must satisfy criteria in terms of professionalism. Children who wish to enter one of the centers of excellence are admitted on the basis of an audition and have to satisfy criteria set by the school itself………..curiosity: In order to satisfy curiosity, numerous wines are offered by the glass. One of the group's priority objectives is to enable present and future generations to satisfy their curiosity and develop their talents...interests: This would fully satisfy interests of the society and would efficiently contribute to the improvement of the communication. The kindergarten may organize other institutional activities to satisfy specific interests and needs of children.)
- fulfill
(e.g. requirements/needs: There is little doubt that the scheme fulfills a need for our community. He stayed an extra semester to fulfill his graduation requirements.…………..expectations: So did the course fulfill all your expectations?……...promises: She said the president had failed to fulfill his campaign promises.…....conditions: Aid is dependent on certain political conditions being fulfilled.……….goals/objectives/aims: An analysis of how different countries are attempting to fulfill their political goals. The managers must decide on the policies and priorities that help the company to fulfill its aims. They hope to fulfill their objectives by 2004………..obligations: Landlords who refuse to fulfill their obligations may be liable to fines………role/duty/function: A good police officer is not fulfilling his role if he neglects this vital aspect.……...dreams: Life is too short to enable man to fulfill his dreams. Visiting Disneyland has fulfilled a boyhood dream………...ambition: Being deaf hasn’t stopped Karen fulfilling her ambition to be a hairdresser……….hopes: It was then that the organization finally began to fulfill the hopes of its founders.)
- suit
(e.g. This kit can hold several combinations of instruments to suit your needs. The Openfret unique tender process is tailored to suit your needs. My services can be adapted to perfectly suit your needs. Here you can find a comparison chart and make a decision on which version better suit your needs. It is essential that you choose a consultant that will best suit your needs. We'll know what will best suit your needs, your lifestyle, and your budget……...This menu item allows the dimensions of the bore log form to be adapted to suit your requirements………….You can determine which kind of air cleaner purifiers to look for and also whether they will suit your budget. Whatever your requirements, I have the right background, experience, and prices to suit your budget!.............This allows you to customize the sound to suit your taste. Depending on the effects you want to achieve, you can select other enhancement presets and customize their settings to suit your taste…………..Whether applied as a functional wall surface, used for furniture or as a pinboard, this product will suit your purpose……………….suit your fancy/schedule/style/mood)
mess up - to make something dirty or untidy…….to do something wrong or badly (zabrljati):
(e.g. Who's messed up the bookshelf? The wind had messed up my hair. I've only just tidied this room and you've messed it up already.................I messed up my chances of becoming a great singer. He says that his divorce has really messed his life up....You really messed up this time. I messed up – I'm sorry. I really messed up on the second question on the test. We had a chance to win the game and we messed it up.)
- mess with sb - to treat someone in a bad, rude, or annoying way, or to start an argument with someone (kaciti/zezati se sa nekim):
(e.g. I've warned you already, don't mess with me! Don't mess with me unless you want trouble. I wouldn't want to mess with him. You'd better not be messing with me.)
- mess with sth - to bother or interfere with something (zezati se sa necim); to handle or play with (something) in a careless way…….chiefly US: to deal with or be involved with (something that causes or that could cause trouble)
(e.g. He was messing with his bike and then he couldn't fit the parts back together. Don't mess with the camera………...He doesn't want to mess with cocaine anymore. Don’t mess with drugs.)
- mess around (with) - to spend time doing various things that are not important, without any particular purpose or plan:
(e.g. They spend their weekends messing around on their boat. We spent the week messing around in the cottage. I need to stop messing around and make some decisions..............with: My brother likes messing around with computers. Unless you are a plumber, you probably don’t want to mess around with toilets and water connections too much.)
- bother - to make the effort to do something (smarati se sa necim).........to make someone feel worried or upset; to annoy or cause problems for someone: [save yourself the hassle of; avoid the hassle of; without the hassle of]
(e.g. infinitiv: He hasn't even bothered to write. He didn’t bother to answer the question. I can't be bothered to iron my clothes. Why bother to go abroad, when there are so many nice places here?........gerund: Don't bother making the bed - I'll do it later. You'd have found it if you'd bothered looking/to look..........with: He didn’t bother with a reply. Vince is having a spot of bother with the law. I wouldn't bother with details. He does not bother with a helmet either. ….….You could have phoned us but you just didn't bother. You won't get any credit for doing it, so why bother? It's not worth the bother. What Is Worth Bothering? Is it even worth bothering?....................bother smb: Does it bother you that he's out so much of the time? I don't care if he doesn't come - it doesn't bother me. I'm sorry to bother you, but could you help me lift this suitcase? I didn't want to bother her with work matters on her day off. Don't bother yourself about the bill. I'll pay it.)
miss out (on) - propustiti nesto {moze da se koristi samo “miss”}
(e.g. We will be repeating the questions later, so you won’t miss out. We didn't have a TV at home when I was young, and I felt as though I missed out. An important fact had been missed out..............Don't miss out on the fantastic bargains in our summer sale. Your body absorbs vitamins and antioxidants that you'd otherwise miss out on. He narrowly missed out on the world record.)
sth/smb + can be/to be + mistaken for + sth/smb……....smb + mistake someone/something for + someone/something
(e.g. This vaporizer can be mistaken for a phone. He was mistaken for her husband as he was sitting by her side. Tom is always mistaking Bill for me.……….I often mistake her for her mother on the phone. A woman mistook him for a well-known actor, and pay backasked him for his autograph. The doctor mistook the symptoms for blood poisoning. The gunman had mistaken him for a drug dealer. I always mistake Kelly for her sister. They just look so much alike!….Do not mistake stick pressures for stick movement. Don't mistake the poison ivy for a box elder vine!)
- mix smo/sth up with smo/sth
(e.g. I always mix him up with his brother. They look so much alike. Try not to mix Bill up with Bob, his twin. It’s easy to mix up the twins. I mix them up all the time. They look so alike that it’s easy to mix them up. I think I’m mixing him up with someone else........... Please don't mix this idea up with that one.)
- confused with…...confuse (someone or something) with (someone or something)
(e.g. I'm afraid you have confused me with my brother. People are always confusing me with my sister because we look so much alike. Please don't confuse the pile of clothes I'm donating with the pile of ones I'm keeping. Work addicts should not be confused with people who are simply hard workers. Don't confuse the old ones with the new ones.)
mix and match - to put different things (such as pieces of clothing) together in different ways [pick and choose]
(e.g. Mix and match sweaters with different skirts to create new outfits. Buy clothing that you can mix and match. You can mix and match any of the items on this table, so take whatever you want. The pieces in my spring collection were designed to be mixed and matched. You can mix and match this home-office furniture to fit your needs.)
much the same (as - ako se dalje uporedjuje sa necim) - uglavnom isti
(e.g. They both said much the same thing. The two are pretty much the same. Public records indicated much the same thing. They eat much the same thing for brunch every day...............They are all pretty much the same. Advisors are all pretty much the same. ..............Global trade works much the same way. Sheep's milk is produced in much the same way as goat's milk. Plants are classified in much the same way as animals. The furniture is made in much the same way as it was 200 years ago. The water company then charges you in much the same way as the gas and electricity companies do…..There was more humour, in much the same vein. Concepts, in his view, behave in very much the same manner..............Yet engine power stays much the same. Others have remained pretty much the same……..followed by a noun: Dwight Eisenhower possessed much the same ability to appear likable. Despite the row, adoptions continue at much the same rate as before. By analogy, we can see much the same process in our own human species. They have all had much the same aim of moving away from the sharp-pointed pyramid. )
Money
SPEND MONEY
- break the bank (obicno se koristi u recenici da nesto not break the bank ili without breaking the bank)............break the wallet (redje se koristi, isto u negaciji obicno: e.g. Good food that won't break the wallet) [rip off]
(e.g. If cost is your top concern, they can serve the purpose of keeping you compliant without breaking the bank...........The time frame should allow us to find suitable premises that won't break the bank. You don't have to break the bank to get in on Bordeaux Futures action.)
*** without spending too much
(e.g. The advent of technology opened a lot of opportunities for healthcare providers to continually increase their number of patients without spending too much. They wanted to invite 170 people to their wedding, so that meant being creative without spending too much.............money: You want to inform your customers quickly and without spending too much money. In fact no one knew it was a scheme to retain the rights without spending too much money............time: You can write short messages which get right to the point without spending too much time on the formalities associated with normal letter writing. Therefore, they enjoyed posting the processes without spending too much time.)
*** put/make/carve out a (big, large, huge, considerable, massive) dent in your budget
(e.g. Going overboard and overspending can put a dent in your budget. Holidays don't have to put a big dent in your budget. An innocuous expense — like a daily cup of coffee — could put a huge dent in your budget.............The monthly or quarterly fees can make a dent in your budget if you're not making a profit yet. Travelling costs, such as your train ticket to work or the cost of running your car, can make a big dent in your budget..................Most are around the $1000 mark so they won’t carve out a massive dent in your budget.)
*** burn a hole in your/sb's budget (Kad je nesto skupo):
(e.g. Expensive gym fees can burn a hole in your monthly budget. Wildfires burn a hole in county's budget. Don't Let Data Loss Burn a Hole in Your Budget. Energy Costs Are Burning A Hole In Your Budget!)
*** cost a fortune (to) - to cost a lot of money
(e.g. It cost a fortune to get the car fixed. Flats in this area cost a fortune. Perfected technology and upmarket design needn't cost a fortune. Web site does not necessarily cost a fortune.)
- spend/pay a fortune (on/for)
(e.g. You'll spend a fortune on a taxi. They must have spent a fortune on flowers alone. I do spend a fortune on my shampoo and conditioner........They are the best quality I have found without having to pay a fortune for designer brands. You would pay a fortune for this food in London!)
* splurge on (разметати се новцем) - to spend a lot of money on buying goods, especially expensive goods:
(e.g. I can happily splurge 3,000 pounds in one day...............on: He splurged £7,130 on clothes in Italian boutiques. I feel like splurging (out) on a new dress. I don't mind splurging on my kids for their birthdays. I decided to splurge on a really fancy desktop setup.)
* fork out for/on (odresiti kesu) - to pay an amount of money, especially unwillingly:
(e.g. I forked out ten quid for/on the ticket. We don’t want to have to fork out for an expensive meal. We immediately forked over the extra money to get faster internet. The company forks out a small fortune on telephone line rentals. Look for a second opinion before you fork out cash on the basis of a recommendation. I’m not forking out £400 on ski clothes! I had to fork out £600 on my car when I had it serviced.)
*** throw money away (on) - waste money; To spend money foolishly or indiscriminately; to waste money without regard of the consequences.
(e.g. I really threw money away when I bought that old car. Don’t throw money away by ignoring hotel, airline and credit card rewards programs.............Why do some people throw money away on gold? How You Throw Money Away on Your Vehicle. Before you start throwing money away on different cleaning products, you should really think about using bleach. ............. The young boy liked to throw money away at the video arcade and candy store. It seems that you can not even throw money away in Berlin.)
* Don't let the price scare you away.
*** rip off (kao glagol):
* rip you off……..rip off someone
(e.g. Banks are ripping you off by not passing along savings on interest rates.; Ten Ways Your Job May Be Ripping You Off……The airlines have been accused of ripping off customers. This government is ripping off the country.)
* get ripped off……...be ripped off
(e.g. Why you get ripped off over and over again by a SEO; Here's What Happens When You Get Ripped Off On Etsy.com; What to Do if You Get Ripped Off or scammed on the internet; Five Ways to Avoid Getting Ripped Off; How not to get ripped off in Italy…………….Where to buy without being ripped off. Even if the percentages of consumers who are ripped off remain relatively low. Creditors and the public are ripped off.)
* rip-off (kao imenica):
(e.g. $300 for that shirt? - That's a complete rip-off. Don’t eat in the museum restaurant – it’s a rip-off. £5.40 a day for parking is a rip-off. A lot of the stuff sold was a rip-off.)
SAVE MONEY
(e.g. How to save money on water bills. Some women have continued to co-op shop to save money on groceries. Secrets to Saving Money on a Tight Budget. Save money in their operations. Many of the tips will save you time and money.)
*** skimp on (biti skrt na) - to not spend enough time or money on something, or not use enough of something:
(e.g. money: Don’t skimp on grass seed – it’s worth paying more for the better varieties. It’s vital not to skimp on staff training. But don't take this as an excuse to skimp on insurance when you book your hols...................other things: We've got plenty of cheese so don't skimp on it. The dessert was good but they had skimped on the chocolate sauce.)
*** shave sth off sth - to reduce something by the stated amount: {moze da se koristi i za drugo osim novca}
(e.g. Take heed if you’re considering buying a modified square wave inverter to shave a few bucks off your system costs. Our prices have been shaved by five percent! Lomb said the charge will shave 30 cents off earnings for the latest quarter.………...time: The new high speed trains will shave 25 minutes off the journey time. He managed to shave nearly a second off the world record. I was only able to shave a couple seconds off my race time……….ostalo: Giving up milk and sugar in your coffee is a quick and easy way to shave off some calories from your diet. And that has to be good news for backpackers keen to shave pounds off the weight in their rucksacks.)
More often than not
(e.g. More often than not, people tend to neglect the weight of their boots.)
most important of all...........most importantly...more importantly
N
narrow down your/the choice(s)/options/search/field/list (to)
(e.g. sth: What's happened is that the new results narrow down the possibilities. You can narrow down your selection of items. That narrowed it down to just two possibilities .……...list: We’re working to narrow down the list of possible suspects. I've managed to narrow the list down to twenty-three. We narrowed the list of candidates down from ten to three…………..field: Here are some key factors to think about to help you narrow the field from the many thousands of gas grills available today. So we narrow the field after weeding out those who might not be the best fit…………search: He had narrowed his search down to three out of the dozens of girls. If you want to further narrow down your search, read the section..........….choice(s): Now you've narrowed the choice down to more manageable proportions. It can be a wonderful tool to use to narrow down your choices………...options: Its magazine reviews can be a useful way to narrow down your options.)
necessarily: doesn't necessarily mean - ne mora uvek/neophodno da znaci........is/are/should not necessarily (e.g. The biggest ones are not necessarily the heaviest ones.)
Needless to say, {uvek ide na pocetku recenice} [= it goes without saying]
(e.g. Needless to say, he'll be off work for a while.)
no doubt - bez sumnje [undoubtedly]
(e.g. With an atmosphere inspired by the early 20th century, Chermodan is no doubt one of Moscow’s most appealing restaurants. Moscow is no doubt one of the most interesting destinations in Russia……..No one is saying it's easy to get email just right, but there's no doubt that it should be your number-one marketing priority. There is no doubt you are going to have a good time.)
- without (a) doubt [without question]
(e.g. this was the most important relationship I developed at college...........The refugees, without a doubt, are the most vulnerable. They are, without doubt, the nicest people I've ever met. She is without a doubt one of our most talented students.)
No hard feelings - (= nema ljutnje) If you say ' no hard feelings', you are making an agreement with someone not to be angry or bitter about something.
(e.g. "I'm really sorry." "Don't worry – No hard feelings." He held out his large hand. ' No hard feelings, right?' I hope there are no hard feelings.............Yvonne wanted to show there were no hard feelings after I won the contest. I wanted to show you there are no hard feelings.)
no worries
(e.g. Can you deliver on Thursday?’ ‘Yeah, no worries, mate. No worries, I’ll drop it back to you in the morning. No worries, man. I know you didn't mean it. No worries at all ................You've no worries about equipment, administration, staffing or supplies. Low voltage lights are widely available and simple to install with no worries about safety. We had no worries about where to get off, for we were to be met. Unlike Forbes and Rosanna, Jackson had the name of the village to work on, and no worries about giving any games away. He represents the Shinagawa area of Tokyo, and so has no worries about offending farmers........Lyle has no worries on that score.)
- not an issue (at all) - nije problem (= not a problem at all)
(e.g. The reliability of the statistics is not an issue. It was not an issue at all.)
primeri: http://context.reverso.net/%C3%BCbersetzung/englisch-deutsch/not+an+issue+at+all, https://www.linguee.de/englisch-deutsch/uebersetzung/not+an+issue+at+all.html
- Fret not! - Inf. Don't worry!
(e.g. Don't fret - I'm sure he's OK. She spent the day fretting about/over what she'd said to Nicky. Don’t fret – everything will be all right.)
*** Don’t worry - Synonyms:
Not only … but also
U Kembridzovom objasnjenju ne stoje analogno pre imenica, prideva, ili glagola
Da budu u paru pre imenica, prideva, i glagola:
(e.g. present tense: The best dual flush toilets not only save water and money, but also satisfy your personal needs. This not only allows them to access the content, but it increases their exposure to academic vocabulary. Introspection suggests that gesturing not only helps people communicate but also helps them to think..……..past tense: My uncle not only brought me to the city but also found a good job for me. The war caused not only destruction and death but also generations of hatred between the two communities…....future: When these conditions are met cassava will not only play a role in ensuring food security; it will also become a force for rural development. ……..need: They need not only food but also shelter. ……..would: Adding yet another level of appeal would not only make the process even longer, but it would also result in tens of millions of dollars in ongoing annual costs……………..pridev: She is not only intelligent but also beautiful.)
Na pocetku recenice mogu dve opcije:
1) Not only is/does/do/did/was/were/will {vidi Kembridzov link} - voditi racuna da posle does glagol nema nastvak "s"
- does: e.g. Not only does he play guitar, (but) he also writes his own songs. Not only does the number of migrations vary with the month, (but) it also varies with the type of species. Not only does it allow x, but it can/will also foster y.
* does-can: e.g. Not only does dampness create the ideal environment for mold to grow, it can also rot or decay your floors.
- do: e.g. Not only do they need food, but they also need shelter.
- did: e.g. Not only did she forget my birthday, but she also didn’t even apologize for forgetting it.
- will: Not only will this make it easier for you to clean the floors, but it will also prevent these smaller objects from getting stuck in the vacuum.
- is: Not only is stress a great way to gain fat, but it's also a great way to maintain body fat levels.
2) Not only that X-imenica ...
* imenica + doesn't/don't only + verb.........ili imenica + not only + verb
nothing but = only - nista (drugo) sem
(e.g. They’ve shown us nothing but kindness. You’re nothing but a thief. He has nothing but praise for the managers at his company. It did nothing but make us ridiculous. Tom talks about nothing but sports whenever I see him. They did nothing but argue for the whole journey.)
- anything but: (sve sem) used to mean the opposite of the stated quality; not at all or not in any way
(e.g. She's meant to be really nice but she was anything but nice when I met her. She was anything but friendly the last time I saw her.)
Now that
(e.g. Now that you know that I want to listen, please visit my office more," he sings. Now that I live only a few blocks from work, I walk to work and enjoy it. Now that everyone is here, let's begin the meeting. Now that he had graduated, he was ready to look for a job.)
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of great help, of immense help - od velike pomoci [of utmost importance]
(e.g. This kayak skirt has a pair of suspenders which you will find of immense help in keeping the spray skirt in place. It will be of immense help to me if you kindly let me know timing of the day when we should visit this Museum. ............It would be of great help to me if you do something. Your donation will be of great help...)
of great/utmost/crucial/critical/vital/primary/fundamental/high importance (to/for/that/in)
- of great importance
- of the utmost importance - od najvece vaznosti
(e.g. na kraju: The issue of arms transfers is also of the utmost importance……….to: It is of the utmost importance to our customers and stakeholders…..It is of the utmost importance to redirect this skilled work force into more promising sectors.………….for: Services provided during all phases of flight is of the utmost importance for the implementation of the single European sky………...that: It is of the utmost importance that we resist the protectionist pressures that may accompany economic uncertainty.)
- of crucial importance
(e.g. na kraju recenice: Here nonlinear feedback is again of crucial importance. Whatever the particular form, having a legal identity is of crucial importance..............to: Of these, the planned purchase of grain is of crucial importance to the success of the policy… continue the ongoing reform process.............for: So I applaud all the activists and all the people who are interested in these collective issues that are of crucial importance for the future. Wide availability of broadband services at affordable prices is of crucial importance for the economic and social development of the European Union...............that: It is of crucial importance that all warring parties stop fighting immediately…………..in: National authorities have also been of crucial importance in defining and delivering this policy agenda. ...which is not the subject of this document but which is a tier of crucial importance in the delivery of territorial cohesion. )
- of high importance
(e.g. na kraju: An open and transparent selection procedure on a competitiveness basis for such communities is also of high importance...............for: it is also of high importance for a transparent and effective market based-spectrum policy................to: From the Administrator's view the issue of designated places of refuge is a matter of high importance to Canada with its extensive coastlines. ......It is of high importance to have smooth interaction between existing networks and next generation networks.................that: It is of high importance that the complex issues and their consequences be presented to the general public in an easily understood manner.)
on a (tight/low/thin/limited) budget
- imenica/zamenica + on a budget - kad neko nema para, kad je siromasan
(e.g. imenica: people on a budget, travelers on a budget, growers on a budget, families on a tight budget, exercise enthusiasts on a budget, buyers on a limited budget……….zamenica:
if you are on a budget, I’m on a tight budget this month, those on a tight budget. For those who are on a tight budget, RoadTrucker Recommends the ELD-50. They lack many features electric bidets boast, but they’re still a great option for those on a tight bidet budget. If you are on a tight budget but still want to have a good time you should be looking at the budget hotels.)
- glagol + on a budget: (e.g. work, manage, run, live, eat, operate, travel, etc. + on a budget)
* run on a tight/low/thin/limited/restricted budget.......ili run sth (business, campaign, team, club, etc) on a budget
(e.g. We are running on low advertising budget. Daily Star Sunday is run on a tight budget. It was a strong showing for a team that is running on a thin budget .............. Hodcroft running the club on a tight budget. But he has run the team on a tight budget.)
*** tight on money
e.g. If you’re tight on money but you still want to work on your upper body from home, you should certainly consider the Yes4All Adjustable Dumbbells. If you're tight on money but still want nice cosmetics, check out the marketplace!
*** short on cash [(run) short of money]
(e.g. If you’re short on cash and want a properly functioning spotter that can be used for mainstream applications to a certain extent, the Celestron Ultima 80 is a fine choice…………..Are you short of money? Families can run into situations where they run short of money.)
* budget-minded
(e.g. budget-minded customers, families, travelers)
on a single charge (e.g. It can last over 1 hour on a single charge)........on one charge (e.g. You can get up to 2.5 hours of riding time on one charge.)........per charge (The average range obtained was 105 km per charge.)........fully charged (e.g. You can ride about 10KM when it gets fully charged for three hours. iPad shows low battery when fully charged. How far does it go when it's fully charged? The battery once fully charged can last up to 300 ticks. Once fully charged, this lighter can last up to 300 uses.)........On a full charge (e.g. On a full charge, this lighter can function for almost three hours.)
on behalf of……...on one’s behalf - u ime (= instead of someone)
(e.g. I’d like to say on behalf of the whole group that we wish you well in your new job. The teacher accepted the award on behalf of the whole class……....They're willing to do anything on their child's behalf. Our lawyer will be telephoning the department tomorrow on our behalf to ensure our application goes through as planned. This decision is on your behalf, so don't act so ungrateful!)
- in behalf of - In the interest or for the benefit of someone else.; to favour someone
(e.g. We raised money in behalf of the orphans. The foundation raised more than $250,000 in behalf of refugees of foreign wars. The city council opened a new food pantry in behalf of the city’s underserved residents. Mrs. Brown offers much in behalf of her students to help them receive scholarships. Children don't understand that everything their parents do is in behalf of them.)
* In Behalf Of vs. On Behalf Of
- under the name of - used to say that something has or uses the name of a specified person……...used to say that something officially or legally belongs to a specified person:
(e.g. Her detective stories were written under the name of Kramer. I made the dinner reservations under your name. We have dinner reservations under the name Jones..........The car is still under the name of my deceased mother. We both own the house, but the car is under my name.)
- in the name of sb/sth - representing someone or something……..if something is in someone’s name, it officially belongs to them or is for them to use
(e.g. In old movies the police shouted "Open up in the name of the law" before they broke the door down. They were arrested in the name of the king. We proclaim these things in the name of God. Much blood has been spilled in the name of religion. Do it all in the name of love. They said they came in the name of peace……….The house is in my husband’s name. I’ve booked a table in the name of Steinmann.)
on board - Literally, riding on or in on or in an aircraft, train, or ship........be part of a group or team, work with someone; employed by someone; working with someone
(Let's bring Rob on board for the Saudi deal - he's the expert. We have a new engineer on board who specializes in repairing these kinds of computers. Our company has a computer specialist on board to advise us about the latest technology. Welcome to the company, Dan—it's great to have you on board. We're all glad you're on board now.)
ispred svih ovih reci moze da se ubaci a bit (e.g. The grind is a bit on the coarse side.)
- on the low(er) side:
(e.g. ...which is on the low side when compared to. The price range is on the lower end for a 20 gallon.)
- on the heavy side - tending to be too heavy
- on the fat/thin/heavy etc side: https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/on-the-fat-thin-heavy-etc-side
- on the small/high/heavy etc side - a little too small, too high, too heavy etc
- on the expensive side - skup (e.g. It is a bit on the expensive side. The dress is beautiful, but it's just a little on the expensive side for me.)..........The price is a bit on the higher end.
- on the noisy side - bucan (e.g. It's a little on the noisy side but seems to move air ok.)
- on the (un)comfortable side (e.g. However, a few users have stated that the seat is a little on the uncomfortable side.)
to be + on the hunt for - searching for, looking for {moze i bukvalno da znaci loviti nesto plen}
(e.g. The police are still on the hunt for the escaped convicts. I am hunting for someone to help me with the piano. lam hunting for a new piano. When he turned 18, Ron went on the hunt for his biological parents.)
on the lookout for = looking for......in need of; in search of; in pursuit of; on the hunt for
(e.g. If you are on the lookout for a be-everything do-everything cooler, then you have come to the right place........If you are in pursuit of a fast target, this sight is extremely well.........On the hunt for the perfect item.)
* If you’re in the market for (e.g. If you’re in the market for an exercise bike you should consider one of Fitness Master’s models.)
on track
- be (is/are) on track
- to be + back on track
(e.g. The main result is that family relationships are back on track. We were behind schedule on this job, but we’re back on track now.)
* get back on track
(e.g. What should the company do to get back on track? How to Get Back on Track When You're Behind on Your Bills. Vanessa got back on track and won the match.)
* get back into a routine [get back into the swing of it/things, get back in shape]
(e.g. 5 tips to help you get back into your routine. 7 Habits to Get Back Into a Routine After Summer)
* get sth back on track
(e.g. The counselling got me back on track. She finally seems to be getting her life back on track. 15 TIPS TO GET YOUR FINANCES BACK ON TRACK IN 2018. 5 Steps to Get Your Savings Back on Track. How do I get my budget back on track? I hope we can have this project back on track by the end of the week.)
- stay on track
- keep on track……....keep someone or something on (the) (right) track
on (a) par with - je na istom nivou (po kvalitetu, nekim osobinama) [compare, unmatched]
(e.g. It’s on par with the best coolers on the market right now. Bushnell is loved by plenty of customers due to its reasonable pricing and quality materials that are on par with high-end devices.)
* in the same league with
(e.g. PayPal is quickly establishing itself as major payment processor in the same league with Visa and MasterCard. This puts the telecommunications industry in the same league with the automotive industry where economic importance is concerned. He will have carefully considered whether an Opel takeover will let him play in the same league with VW and Toyota. In the field of software, innovative companies with the ability to play in world markets in the same league as SAP and Microsoft are also in demand.)
on the other hand - in a way that is different from the first thing you mentioned
(e.g. On the other hand, you think about the greatness of the nation. Women, on the other hand, will think round or over problems. But, on the other hand, if people are healthy, think of it as saving lives. It may have happened; on the other hand, it may not. I’d like to eat out, but on the other hand, I should be trying to save money. Your computer, on the other hand, is a digital device.)
- on (the) one hand - u jednu ruku
(e.g. On the one hand I'd like a job that pays more, but on the other hand, I enjoy the work I'm doing at the moment. On the one hand, this may seem ideal because it allows you to skip remembering combinations, but you do kind of have to question whether it is a good idea or not.)
on your/someone's side = have sth on your side - if age, experience etc is on your side, you have a particular advantage that will make it easier for you to succeed; If you have something on your side, it gives you an advantage when you are trying to achieve something
(e.g. I thought I would get the job, but the other person who was being considered for it had experience on his side. Well, they’re poor, but at least they’ve got love on their side. Barnes didn’t have much experience, but he had youth and enthusiasm on his side. The weather is rather on our side. The law is not on their side. You have time on your side.)
(e.g. on: Everything looks good on my end. Please make sure that what you're reporting is actually a BUG and not a problem on your end. A few simple clicks on your end and your old system is accessible on your new Mac. On my end, I feel that this year will be much lighter, much more positive and much more fluid than 2010.............at: If you can do anything at your end to place this source then that would be most useful. However if necessary, there is a possibility that customs fees & import duties will be charged at your end.)
on someone’s part.....= on the part of (someone) - done or experienced by someone
(e.g. A lack of judgment on his part. A little humility on her part would be appreciated. ........This was a misjudgment on the part of the government. A mistake on the part of the authorities.)
on my/your own - sam, bez icije pomoci (= by myself, yourself)
on the move - u pokretu [on the go]
- to be physically active or busy: I've been on the move all day and I'm really tired. Roy is constantly on the move. He’s always on the move and never has time to talk.)
- in motion: to go somewhere.....to travel
(e.g. We're going to be on the move all next week, but we'll call you when we get home. The rebel army is on the move. Jack never wanted to stay in one place for very long, so they were always on the move.)
- Making progress, advancing
(e.g. Museums are on the move, adding exhibits that entertain and educate. Their technology is clearly on the move. Finally, the market has turned around now and is really on the move.)
on the go - To be constantly busy or active...........moze da znaci i u pokretu [on the move]
- somebody + to be + on the go - busy: (e.g. I've been on the go all day, and I'm really tired. Elise is always on the go. I feel as if I need to always be on the go. I'm usually on the go all day long. I’ve been on the go since six o’clock this morning. We were always on the go.)
* people on the go - ljudi koji su constantly busy or active; projects on the go, etc.
- do something on the go (moze i spojeno on-the-go) - quickly while doing some other activity:
(e.g. eat, drink, smoke, read on-the-go. The new benches with solar-powered USB charging units allow members of the public to charge their smartphones on the go.)
* while on the go - dok ste u pokretu:
(e.g. How to write while on the go? How to Eat Well While On-The-Go? 7 Ways To Meditate While On The Go. You can easily set it up with your mobile phone or tablet so that you can type whilst you’re on the go.)
on the fly - If you do something on the fly, you do it quickly, often while you are doing something else:
(e.g. You can use the included remote control to adjust the water pressure on the fly without getting your hands dirty. This new rule seems to have been created on the fly. We grabbed some lunch on the fly. These people can make decisions on the fly.)
One may ask/wonder/say/argue/assert/claim/agree
- ask: (e.g. One may ask: Do biologists possess correct reference sequence(s)? One may ask what could be this time? With the discrediting officially discredited, one may ask: What's really going on?)
- wonder: (e.g. One may wonder: why the emphasis on perceptual inference? One may wonder, why create these minds? One may wonder how he defines partnership.)
* You might be wondering: (e.g. You may be wondering why steam would lose its dryness. You might be wondering what the point of buying a gaming chair is.)...............You may wonder why (e.g. You may wonder why you don’t see that many corner toilets in the U.S.)
- say: (e.g. One may say this is a good thing. One may say that it was incredibly foolish of me to leave something so wonderful.)
one size fits all - suitable for everyone or for every purpose:
(e.g. A one-size-fits-all approach to education. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to boosting your emotional intelligence. This is not a one-size-fits-all solution. I see the one-size-fits-all monetary policy as a disadvantage. The one-size-fits-all interest rate applied across the eurozone. A one-size-fits-all public education program.........One-size-fits-all dresses.)
or so - ili tako nesto — used to say that a number, amount, etc., is not exact; approximately:
(e.g. Therefore, it’s in your best interest to run a bottle of cleaner through your car every 3,000 miles or so. We plan to stay a week or so. Tickets cost $20 or so. They raised two hundred dollars or so for charity.)
(at) other times - on other occasions
(e.g. Other times, they were used to keep insects away while sleeping. Sometimes he would arrive late; other times he would not arrive at all..........At certain times he would arrive late; at other times he would not arrive at all.)
Other times vs. at other times: http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/azar/grammar_ex/message_board/archive/articles/00036.htm
out of place - inappropriate, not comfortable in or not suitable for a situation
(e.g. The picture looks out of place here. I'm afraid your type of humor might be a little out of place in such a formal venue. That kind of behavior is out of place at a party.)
* feel out of place
(e.g. I felt out of place in my huge new school. Kieran felt very out of place among Helen’s solicitor friends. He had always felt out of place in an academic environment. For Every Soul That Feels Out Of Place In This World)
over/during/in the course of - while something is happening or continuing; during the process of
(e.g. vreme: However, inflation in terms of annual averages may partly obscure divergent developments over the course of the year. Over the course of the next year, 50 articles need to be written. The property will deteriorate in the course of time. During the course of the morning, I learned a lot about the project. Some forms of psychotherapy will involve extensive therapy sessions over the course of several months or years. Over the course of these months, it has proved to be of fundamental importance for the Presidency. You may end up using several different ways to communicate over the course of a day. Other important topics were also discussed over the course of the week.………….Over the course of your employment in the company, were you ever aware or suspicious of any illicit financial activity going on? You can sit and listen to recordings of letters that were sent home over the course of the war. However, negative parental behaviours appeared to play a mediating role in the youth's risk level over the course of treatment.)
over/in the long haul - over a long period of time, over long periods of time, over/for an extended period(s) of time, for/over a prolonged period(s) of time [in a short period of time] [over/during/in the course of time]
- examples for spend an extended period of time: https://ludwig.guru/s/spend+extended+period+of+time
- over/in the long haul:
(e.g. While the company was initially criticized for their new marketing strategy, it seems to have paid off for them over the long haul. I know it's a lot of money to spend on a mattress, but trust me, it will be worth it over the long haul. It's an investment that should pay off over the long haul. Over the long haul, shares have been the very best investment……...This will last in the long haul.)
* long haul: a long distance; a considerable period of time [long run]
(e.g. Driving across the country would be a long haul. I used to think the 10 miles between our house and the mall was a long haul. Implementing the White Paper is likely to be a long haul.)
* long-haul
(e.g. long-haul long-haul flight(s)/route(s)/travel/destination(s) .........a long-haul airline/carrier/trucker/bus)
* long hours {obicno se koristi work long hours}
(e.g. She is used to working long hours. I'll be working long hours in the restaurant the lead up to Christmas. Here's why you should stop working long hours. If you consistently work long hours, you get burned out and inevitably start falling behind in your duties.)
overdo it/things/sth - (preterati) to do something in a way that is too extreme; To do so much of an activity that it becomes harmful, detrimental, unenjoyable, or undesirable
(I know you're keen to get back into the gym, but don't overdo it or you'll end up hurting yourself. They should get the attention they need without overdoing it…...it + on: I overdid it on the decorations—now the house looks downright gaudy. However, overdoing it on the fluoride at an early age can also cause a condition called dental fluorosis.……...……After a heart attack, you have to be careful not to overdo things. Make sure you don't overdo things though, as that won't be good for your hair………………....overdo + sth: Perhaps we sometimes tend to overdo this because many of our institutions. But don't overdo this. Don't overdo the styling! Always take one step at a time, don't overdo anything. But don't overdo the effect! Pregnant women should be especially careful not to overdo the vitamin A. Don't overdo the physical compliments.)
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pack a punch/wallop - to have a powerful effect or impact
(e.g. Don't let the size fool you. It packs quite a punch in its small package. The advert packs a punch with its straightforward, real, no-tricks approach. His speech packed quite a punch. These cocktails taste quite innocent, but they really pack a punch! He is known for designing clothes that really pack a punch................That vodka martini packed a wallop. Many years after it was made, this movie still packs a wallop.)
partner (up) with - be the partner with someone
(e.g. There are a multitude of lenders who willing to partner with business owners. Mainstream businesses are eager to partner with aboriginal groups. Did your club partner with another organization?............Could you all please partner up with another student before we begin the game? Businesses partner up with local schools to offer work experience to students.)
pass sth on (to someone) - preneti nesto nekome: to tell someone something that another person has told you; to give someone something that someone else has given you
(e.g. It will also teach you techniques that you can pass on to your employees. If he provided us with any information, no one passed it on to me. Pass on my regards to your parents. Did you pass on my message to him? ..........When you’ve read this message, please pass it on. When you get the information, please pass it on.)
pay attention to - obratiti paznju na; pay close attention to [take a closer look at], pay special attention to, pay careful attention to, pay particular attention to .................... pay no attention to someone - ne obracati paznju na nekoga, ignorisati ga = don't/doesn't/didn't pay any attention to......pay little attention to .....................give attention to - posvetiti paznju nekome……………...call attention to someone or something - to make someone notice and think about a person or thing
- pay attention:
(e.g. The food industry is paying attention to young consumers. Pay particular attention to the warnings printed on the label..........Pay (close/careful) attention to what she says. Pay attention to how you use water. Pay Attention To Whom You Share Your Intimate Energy With. Pay attention to where you are going.......... Just pay attention and do your best. I wish you'd learn to pay attention. Things to pay attention to when buying a house..............They paid no attention to him.....I was living just for myself and paying little attention to anyone else.)
- pay/give attention: https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/46433/pay-attention-vs-give-attention
- call attention
pay off - islatiti se…….otplatiti/isplatiti nekog ili nesto [it pays to]
- if something that you do pays off, it brings you some benefit:
(e.g. All her hard work paid off in the end, and she finally passed the exam. All those weeks of studying will pay off when you take the exam. I hope all this work pays off.)
- isplatiti nekoga……..otplatiti nesto (loan, debt, etc.)
(e.g. Over 1,000 workers will be paid off if this factory closes. Only another six months and the house will be paid off. These contracts typically last until the hardware is paid off…...It would take him the rest of his life to pay off that loan. And if he could not pay off his debt, they would nail him to the wall. I expect to pay the debt off within two years. He paid off the inspectors with bribes of $500.)
* pay for itself - kad se vrati ulozeni novac
(e.g. It seems like a pricey investment, but if you have a lot of trimming, it pays for itself very quickly. Investment in customs can very quickly pay for itself. Any unsustainable use of natural resources must fully pay for itself. The only measure that will pay for itself in the long run. The system will pay for itself in just a short time. The investment should pay for itself in five years. It was also estimated that the program would pay for itself after 13 months. The project will pay for itself in less than one year. It is an investment that will pay for itself over and over again in the years ahead............in: The installation can pay for itself in increased efficiencies and savings in a matter of months. The system will quickly pay for itself in travel cost. It will pay for itself in energy savings within two or three years.............by: Such oversight creates value for shareholders and ultimately may pay for itself by generating a higher trading volume on the exchange. Good quality weatherstripping costs more but will pay for itself by performing better and lasting longer.)
peace of mind - bezbrizno
(e.g. You will have peace of mind knowing that the products you have selected carry a lifetime warranty on the superior quality of the vinyl extrusions. For my peace of mind, please check that the door is locked. He began to insist upon a bullet-proof limousine, just for peace of mind. Installing a security system in your home will give you greater peace of mind. It has also given her peace of mind about the security of sensitive information. For me, it's a small price to pay for peace of mind about getting pregnant. Consumers have the security they need to shop around with peace of mind.)
pick and choose - birati [mix and match]
play a * role {*an important, big, key, vital, critical, major} [come into play]
- play a * role in + gerund: (e.g. Price plays a vital role in determining the best cooler for the money. It is bound to play a major role in increasing accuracy of disease prognosis and understanding the true causes of disease.)
- play a * role in + how (e.g. Your audience’s gender plays a big role in how they engage online. Your daytime eating habits play a role in how well you sleep.)
- play a role in + imenica (e.g. The factors like age and ethnicity seem to play a role in this issue. Low self-esteem may also play a role in the development of work addiction. Genetics play a role in the susceptibility and severity of many such conditions.)
point out - dva znacenja: ukazati na………..pokazati na {nema “to” osim ako se ne kaze kome se nesto pokazuje!}
- to talk about or mention (something that one thinks is important):
(e.g. I pointed out that Denis is afraid of heights. He pointed out that we had two hours of free time before dinner.……...I feel I should point out how dangerous it is………..sth: They credited my account with $20 after I pointed out the error/mistake. He pointed out the benefits/importance of daily exercise. The curator guided us round the gallery, pointing out the most famous paintings in the collection……....Thank you for pointing that out. Thank you for pointing this out to me. I’ll point him out to you if we see him.)
- to direct someone's attention to (someone or something) by pointing:
(e.g. He pointed his girlfriend out (to me) in the crowd. He pointed out the best beaches on the map. Could you point out the restrooms, please?)
samo za prvi slucaj: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/point-sth-out
point to - ukazati na
(e.g. The new protocols point to the fact that there are other solutions besides slamming the door, but it's not a fast process. Two trends point to an increased flood risk and to greater economic damage from floods in Europe. Let me also point to the importance of flanking measures for all small and medium-sized companies.)
* point at/to/in/etc. - pokazati na sb/sth……….usmeriti nesto prema sb/sth
at
(e.g. It is impolite to point at people. "Look at that!" she said, pointing at the hole in the door........usmeriti nesto prema: He said that the man had pointed a knife at him. David Khan pointed his finger at Mary)
to
(e.g. There was an arrow pointing to the door. An arrow pointed to the toilets. She spun the globe and pointed to the Solomon Islands.)
in
(e.g. It's pointing in another direction entirely. "No, go that way, " I said, pointing in the opposite direction. Pointing in every direction as if fearing attack from all sides. Menwith Hill alone has around 30 radio receivers pointing in different directions. The gun was pointing in the direction of the police officer.)
forward/towards/upwards/outwards/etc.
(e.g. Two of its toes point forward and two point back. Cattle that were pointed towards water now bolted away from the explosion. At night, you could see four searchlights pointing directly upwards to indicate the corner of the neutral zone. Four giant white spotlights were illuminated from the top of each gantry, pointing upwards towards the sky. He controlled the car until it was pointing forwards again.)
pose a problem/difficulty/risk/threat/danger/hazard/challenge (to/for smb/sth):
(e.g. Nuclear weapons pose a threat to everyone. Drunken drivers pose a serious threat to other road users. We are being told that the accident poses no threat to the environment..................They had been expected to pose a serious challenge to the main parties. The result of the vote poses a serious challenge to the government's credibility.…………….Don't you know that smoking poses a health risk? The government says everyone on this list poses a serious security risk. The growth in credit card debt poses a huge risk to our economy………….The very high rate of inflation poses a serious problem for the government. The mountain terrain poses particular problems for civil engineers.
…………….Officials claim that the chemical leakage poses no real danger for surrounding residents. Pose a danger to the environment. Pose a danger to health. …………….The substance could pose a hazard to human health or to the environment…………....Physical education and games pose difficulties for short-sighted children.)
price point [come at * price point] {point: come at……….tag: come with}
(e.g. It is a good option for fleets looking for a reputable brand name at a fairly affordable price point. At the cheaper price point, you can select three kinds of cheese from their delicious-looking selection. How To Set A Reasonable Price Point For Your Products And Service……...…...low/high: The HD 100 brings Rand McNally's TND experience to any smartphone or tablet at a lower price point. These companies come back into the U.S. market under their own name at a lower price point. While electric tends to be most popular, there are also non-electric versions that come at considerably lower price points. Walmart and Linspire partnered to bring a full-featured laptop to consumers at the lowest price point possible.….The quality reflects the high price point. The more confident you are, the higher a price point you'll try.…………...We have to experiment with different price points. Solid e-readers at various price points…………...He found new suppliers of fitness balls and sitting discs at the right price point. It is always important to pick the correct price point.)
price tag - a low(er)....high(er)....hefty price tag {cesto ide come with ispred}
(e.g. The names that you are used to are companies like Yeti or Orca, or Pelican coolers, but they do come with a price tag. Compare them carefully and note any special extras that may result in a higher price tag. ……......hefty: Medical school comes with a hefty price tag and time commitment. Despite its hefty price tag and shortcomings, OBN has played a significant role in breaking down ethnic barriers. For a good haircut without the hefty price tag, try visiting a beauty school...……....high(er): China has flooded the European market with seemingly low-cost products which in fact come with a very high price tag. The question is whether our current system provides the exceptional performance that justifies such a high price tag. We have high availability capabilities without the high price tag. The Toto Washlet C100 is a more advanced option with a higher price tag. Compare them carefully and note any special extras that may result in a higher price tag. ………..low(er): Featuring a tight and bright beam, rapid movement and calibrated colors, the MAC 101 comes with a low price tag. While enthusiasts argue that for-profit facilities can provide medical services more efficiently and with a lower price tag, the vast majority of studies shows the exact opposite.)
Priced competitively = competitively priced products (e.g. Eight ways to keep your products competitively priced).................fairly priced, affordably priced, reasonably priced, modestly priced, moderately priced…….decent priced cars/laptops/etc.
prone to - sklon [inclined to/toward(s), temted to]
{can be followed by: imenica, gagol bilo u infinitivu ili gerundu)
(e.g. imenica: prone to errors, failure, damage, infections, injuries, violence, corruption…………..glagol: gerund: This industry is prone to bundling both from the demand and the supply sides. He is rather prone to making tactless remarks. We build in places prone to flooding. If a child is particularly prone to mouthing a toy and has a high absorption level.........infinitive: More specifically, if students are prone to take criticism very personally, perhaps this may have a deleterious effect on their music education. Youth are prone to consume these compounds at a young age.)
* kao slozenica (e.g. accident-prone, injury-prone, error-prone)
*** susceptible to
(e.g. But it's susceptible to problems. If your basement has ever been susceptible to water infiltration and flooding, those problems must be remedied before flooring is installed. I would say that, overall, farm salmon are no more susceptible to disease than wild salmon. It is less susceptible to scratches and dents.………..gerund: Fire-resistant trees are less susceptible to catching fire. The types of young people that are most susceptible to joining because of these factors.)
*** subject to - likely to experience or suffer from something
(e.g. These numbers are subject to change daily. But habeas is also subject to abuse. Tickets are subject to availability. The bay is subject to heavy fog in summer. If the plants are growing well, they'll be less subject to pests. My cousin is subject to panic attacks. I'd rather not live in an area that is subject to flooding.)
- subjected to - podvrci se (= undergo)
(e.g. ...for the environment you’ll be subjected to. The study samples were subjected to a further selection according to a series of criteria. Thermal protection activation indicates that the unit has been subjected to abnormal operating conditions. Many women are subjected to various forms of physical and psychological violence within the family. Woman has been subjected to abuse. No one shall be subjected to torture.)
*** inclined to/toward(s) - sklon [prone to, susceptible to, subject to, tempted to]
- inclined to
{inclined to + glagol u infinitivu……...toward(s) i prone to + obicno glagol u gerundu}
(e.g. glagol u infinitivu: He was inclined to agree with them. I am inclined to decline the request at this time. We are inclined to think that good results are expected to appear on the horizon. Broadcaster would be inclined to pay much higher prices. The bully will now be more inclined to leave the kid alone. Tom is inclined to be lazy..........imenica: He seems to have been inclined to mysticism. Sudan is located in what is historically the poorest area of the world and the most inclined to conflict. They are inclined to rudeness.)
- inclined toward(s) + imenica / glagol u gerundu
(e.g. imenica: I was more inclined towards the arts. Perhaps fewer children would be inclined towards violence. They're inclined toward the ecstatic. Yet unfortunately, young women have not been as inclined towards the sciences and technology disciplines as their male peers.The present administration is far less inclined towards democratic change. …...….....gerund: She discussed it with her friends and was feeling herself more inclined towards writing a story of that idea. The people of Cochin are very much inclined towards preserving and furthering their regional art and culture. After all, study after study tells us that the young are impulsive and inclined toward taking risks.)
* bukvalno nagnut na neku stranu: A line with open extremities slightly inclined towards the top. Slightly inclined towards the back, the lines of the cab are curved. The axis of rotation of the earth remains inclined 23.5 degrees towards the plane of its orbit.……….Deep-drawn base with reinforced ribs and incline toward the drainage groove. While the two sides incline towards each other as completely flat surfaces. The new vehicle has the ability to stop and incline itself approximately 10 centimeters toward the door side.)
put a smile on someone's face - Fig. to please someone; to make someone happy
(e.g. We are going to give Andy a pretty good raise, and I know that'll put a smile on his face. The surprise birthday party really put a smile on my dad's face. Look at Jane! She looks so sad. Let's go and put a smile on her face.)
- bring a smile to somebody’s lips/face
(e.g. It brought a smile to her lips. The thought brought a smile to his face.)
put an end to sth - to make something stop happening or existing:
(e.g. How can we put an end to the fighting? How to Put an End to Difficult Behavior. Mrs. Carroll said she was going to put an end to all the talking and fooling around in our class. They promise to put an end to unfair policies. The new mayor vowed to put an end to the violence.)
put/set someone’s mind at ease/at rest - to make someone stop worrying
(e.g. I wish there were some way I could set/put your mind at ease/rest. Your assurances have really put my mind at rest. But I want to put your mind at ease. That bonus really put my mind at ease about these debts. Please set your mind at ease. Everything will be alright.)
- put sth into sth (imenica/gerund)
(e.g. The Patzers bought their house for $125,000 in the early 1990s and put a lot of work into it, including some indoor remodeling. We've all put a lot of time into this project and we want it to succeed. We've put a lot of time into redesigning the packaging. We've put a lot of time and effort into making the house look nice. Try and put some enthusiasm into your work. So much care and attention has been put into this game that it feels like a bargain. How much are you prepared to put into the business? (misli se to invest money). Small investors who put their money into building society savings accounts.)
* put a lot of effort into + gerund/imenica [it takes lots of effort]
(e.g. They have put a lot of effort into making the relationship work. I always put a lot of effort into what I do. If someone tells you to put more effort into the relationship, it doesn't mean that it's not going to work out.)
- put in something - to do work, make effort, or spend time: {kad nema u sta se ulaze nesto}
(e.g. If you are willing to put in the time to learn the system of your choice, you can have your own website for the cost of just hosting and domain. But if you’re willing to put in the effort, a fixer-upper gives you a chance to own a dream home you’d never afford otherwise. They played competently, but they just didn't put in enough effort to win. The effectiveness of different types of psychotherapy will depend mostly on their willingness to put in the time and effort to make significant behavioral changes. If I put in some extra hours today, I can have some time off tomorrow. They must have put in a lot of work to achieve such an interesting exhibition. If you’ve put in all of that practice so you ought to be rewarded.)
poslednji primer: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/put-in-something
pod 2 i 3: https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/put+in
*** make every effort to [do your best to, strive to]
(e.g. You need to make every effort to make sure that no lead is unaccounted for. I will make every effort to be there on time. The school makes every effort to help new students become adjusted to college life.)
*** pull out all the stops - to do everything you can to make something successful; to make a lot of effort to do something well:
(e.g. They pulled out all the stops for their daughter's wedding. The company pulled out all the stops for the CEO's retirement party. Rockstar Games has pulled out all the stops to capitalize on that yearning, epic nostalgia. She pulled out the stops to beat her opponent. We’re going to pull out all the stops to get this show ready in time. The senator is going to have to pull out all of the stops if he's to have any chance of winning this election. Pull out all the stops and get financing that keeps up with you. You will need to ensure that you pull out all the stops in order to actually tackle cross-border air pollution and fight it effectively.)
- put (something) into practice - to use (something) in actual situations; if you put an idea, plan etc into practice, you start to use it and see if it is effective
(e.g. Her advice is good, but it's hard to put into practice. It gave him the chance to put his ideas into practice. New safety guidelines for factory workers will be put into practice next month. The next step is to put them into practice. The office has been slow to put the new proposals into practice.)
- put/bring/carry sth into effect = put into practice - To cause (something) to apply, begin operating, or take effect
(e.g. I hope the government will put the report’s main recommendations into effect. These and other such measures ought to have been put into effect in 1985. A decree bringing into effect the political reforms adopted last month. The new government has vowed to put several policies into effect. The new law will be put into effect on the first of January.)
- put sth into action - to start using something such as a plan or idea
(e.g. Put your plan into action. Our plans aren’t quite ready to be put into action. The next stage is to implement it or put it into action.)
* come/go into effect
(e.g. The new Council Tax rates came into effect from 1st April. New PAN card rules that came into effect from December 5. New requirements came into effect on December 1, 2017 for residential builders in Alberta. The new 4WD rules came into effect in December.The new rules will come into effect on the 1st of January. New distracted driving legislation goes into effect on November 1. The new 4WD rules came into effect in December.………….These changes in the uniform policy come into effect at the start of next year. When did these rules come into effect? They came into effect while you were on vacation. Home News CSSEA Info BC's Employer Health Tax to Come Into Effect Soon. Guideline to come into effect from next week.)
* come into force/bring something into force
(e.g. The DPA came into force in 2015. Parking restrictions in the town centre came into force last month.)
* take effect - to start to produce the results that were intended (poceti da deluje).........if a new rule or law takes effect, it starts to be used
(e.g. Try to relax for a couple of hours until the pills take effect. The second injection should only have been given once the first drug had taken effect. Measures to reduce costs are beginning to take effect……...The new timetable will take effect from the beginning of May. New regulations to crack down on motorists driving under the influence of drugs take effect today. The ban on new logging permits will take effect from July.)
*** Turn Your Vision into Reality..........Turn a Vision into Reality
put oneself in someone's shoes………put yourself in sb's place/position/shoes - to imagine how someone else feels in a difficult situation:
(e.g. Put yourself in my place - what else could I have done? Before being quick to judge someone for their actions, you should always try to put yourself in their shoes. Put yourself in my shoes and then tell me what you would have done, Dan! If you could just put yourself in his shoes for a moment, perhaps you would understand why it is not as easy as you seem to think.)
put sth/smo at (higher/greater) risk of/for [increase the risk of]
(for/of + imenica: e.g. Information about how HIV is transmitted and which behaviors put you at risk for HIV infection.; Some aspects of your health history could put you at higher risk for complications. …………...for/of + gerund: 8 Foods and Drinks That Can Put You at Risk of Getting Cancer.; How Do Alcohol and Other Kinds of Drugs Put Me at Risk for Getting or Transmitting HIV. Your personality could put you at greater risk for developing diabetes.)
- to be + at (a) (high/er/est / greater) risk of / for {sve jedno} + imenica/glagol u gerundu (imenica: e.g. Patients who are at a greater risk for oral cancer or gum disease may be required to see the dentist more than just twice a year. A person with PTSD is at a higher risk for suicide and intentional self-harm…………..gerund: e.g. Patients in 19% of nursing homes were at risk of developing bedsores. Across the world, children are at higher risk of dying if they are poor. )
put something on pause/hold
- pause:
(e.g. Can you put lessons on pause for a few days? But my enjoyment was put on pause when I saw how unhappy Tai was. I don't have a year of my life to put on pause. Don't Put Life On Pause Until You Find Yourself)
- hold:
(e.g. We've had to put the sale on hold while we figure out why the website keeps crashing. Do you mind if we put date night on hold for a few weeks until we get done with this project at work? They put the project on hold until they got enough money to finish it. Sorry, but we must put your plan on hold.)
put up with sth/sb - to accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or experience, or someone who behaves unpleasantly:
(e.g. sth: I can put up with the house being messy, but I hate it if it's not clean. You will still have to put up with uncomfortable eye relief. I can't put up with a leaky freezer..........smo: He's so moody - I don't know why she puts up with him. How has Jan put up with him for so long? Gabby found herself wondering how Jane put up with them at all.)
Q
Question:
- You’ll want to answer two questions about your target audience:
- What would they hope to achieve by getting dental implants?
- What’s keeping them from getting dental implants?
- ask yourself:
(e.g. The 10 questions you should really ask yourself before getting married. 3 Questions To Ask Yourself When You've Tried Everything And Nothing's Working. Ask Yourself This: What Burdens Is That Other Person Carrying?)
- The question is (clause):
(e.g. The question is, is she ready to put in the work that it takes?.........The question is how much we're able to spend per month....................The question isn't whether or not we love each other. It's whether we're ready to make a lifelong commitment at our age.)
- raise the question - e.g. This raises the question: Who's responsible if a self-driving car is involved in a crash? This level of uncertainty raises some important questions: What changes will automation bring to these education spheres, and how will the next generation of school-aged children adapt to the rise and spread of this technology?
- out of the question - ne dolazi u obzir
(e.g. A trip to New Zealand is out of the question this year. Driving is out of the question as long as the engine is busted. I'm sorry, but your taking my car is out of the question. You can't go to Florida this spring. We can't afford it. It's out of the question.)
- call into question - dovodi nesto u pitanje
(e.g. The fact that a party can be voted into power by a minority of the electorate calls into question the country's electoral system. It occurred to her that just being associated with the Traveler family might be enough for Beddington to call into question her character……. odricno: But that doesn't call into question the performance we deliver to our customers.)
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/call-into-question, https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/call-into-question........primeri za ordicni oblik: https://www.linguee.fr/anglais-francais/traduction/doesn't+call+into+question.html
- unquestionable……. unquestionably - koji nije u pitanju, nesumnjiv
(e.g. For sure, their convenience is unquestionable. Climate change is a reality that has become unquestionable. It is now unquestionable that brands have to work with an element that they have always been afraid of…...They are unquestionably part of the promise. All of this is unquestionably true. This may be inconvenient, but it is unquestionably a good thing.)
- undoubtedly: [no doubt]
(e.g. It is undoubtedly the most used search engine by users across the globe. It is undoubtedly one of the best movies of the year. He is undoubtedly talented. In some cases that has undoubtedly been true.)
- question somthing (verb) - Feel or express doubt about something
(e.g. Nobody questions the wisdom behind the decision to set up the commission. Some critics question the authenticity of the tablets.)
vidi 1.1 Verb: https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/question
- without question: [without (a) doubt]
(e.g. Without question, he's the best editor we've ever had. Without question, it was his best performance by far…...She is without question the best student in the class. He is without question the best player in our team. Marilyn was, without question, a very beautiful woman.…….He was our greatest storyteller, without question.)
- there is no question
(e.g. While there is no question coffee gives you a bit of “pep” when you need it most, the cost of this tasty, energizing beverage may not be worth it. While there’s no question here that it is a great magnifier, is it really worth all that premium? There's no question about it, what you eat and how you exercise are two significant contributors to the overall success rate you see. There's no question of agreeing to the demands.)
quite a lot of/a few/a bit (of) - a large number or amount {svi znace mnogo!}
- quite a bit (of) {“of” ide ispred imenica i gerunda; ispred prideva i posle glagola ga nema}
(e.g. pre imenice: We've already done quite a bit of work to make our capacity as flexible as possible. In just a few months I managed to lose quite a bit of weight. There's still quite a bit of snow on the ground. They're worth quite a bit of money. It took quite a bit of time…........pre gerunda: I expect you do quite a bit of traveling? They have still got quite a bit of buying to do...................posle glagola: Things have changed quite a bit. They have done quite a bit. It actually increased quite a bit in the nets. He knows quite a bit about painting.........pre prideva: He's quite a bit older than me. Now it looks like it will be quite a bit higher than that. This is quite a bit lower than the initial productivity of conventional natural gas wells. In this way, we have achieved a very good mix which has definitely brought us quite a bit closer to our common goal. Auto mechanics has become quite a bit more sophisticated in recent years.) [a good/great deal]
- quite a lot of {moze i pre brojivih i nebrojivih imenica}
(e.g. There have been quite a lot of complaints about your behavior in the office. The news said we should expect quite a lot of rain this weekend. With a penny, you could buy quite a lot of sweets. There is quite a lot of rice left in the pot. He’s got quite a lot of friends.)
- quite a few {moze i pre brojivih i nebrojivih imenica}
(e.g. His encouragement and interest inspired quite a few people to take up skiing. Quite a few towns are now banning cars from their shopping centres. The man looks prosperous, like quite a few men. Even now, quite a few scientists continue to doubt. There's quite a few pieces left. Do you need one? I have quite a few.)
R
ranked - rangiran (e.g. it was ranked the #1 best portable vaporizer of 2017 by Huffington Post)
rapidly growing sth.............. grow rapidly
(e.g. Leading a successful, rapidly growing organization can be one of the most thrilling, liberating and stressful things a person can do. What are the greatest priorities for a rapidly growing company?..............To grow rapidly in your career, demonstrate your value to your employe. The number of electronics is rapidly growing. The beauty industry is rapidly growing, as everyone now places emphasis on looking good and taking care of oneself.)
read on for
(e.g. Read on for further details on using Privacy Guardian. Read on for more details on therapy. Read on for more information about our product lines. Read on for a roundup of the highlights. Read on for the explanation of binary dependencies to find out more about the syntax of this field. Read on for the full story. )
- read on to find out (more)/see/learn more
(e.g. Read on to find out. Read on to find out more…...Read on to find out about some of the great produce that will be available at the market tomorrow. Read on to find out how their costumes have transformed. Read on to find out more about Stephanie's childhood. Read on to find out why. Read on to find out why you should apply at quattron………...Read on to see how you can fly under the radar on Facebook Messenger and never send a read receipt again………...Read on to learn more! Read on to learn more about the standards bodies.)
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rest assured that - formal used to tell someone not to worry, because what you say about a situation is true (= you can be sure that, you can be assured that)
(e.g. You can rest assured that you’re going to get a good deal. You may rest assured that it will be ready on time. This may sound complicated, but rest assured, that it is simplicity itself. If that sounds at all complicated, rest assured you do get full instructions and diagrams.)
* you can be sure (that)
(e.g. You can be sure that your answers are completely anonymous. So you can be sure that our heat pumps will actually deliver their excellent energy efficiency ratios. You can be sure this one will still get the job done just right.. You can be sure your payment was completed.)
*** you will have peace of mind knowing that
(e.g. You will have peace of mind knowing that the products you have selected carry a lifetime warranty on the superior quality of the vinyl extrusions. You have peace of mind knowing that any problems that occur will be corrected rapidly and without further cost. You'll have peace of mind knowing that the debts you've covered with this insurance will be paid.)
*** feel confident
(e.g. Kohler does provide a one year limited warranty so you can feel confident of your investment. Customers can feel confident that the organization has been properly vetted. 87% of participants feel confident working in the Japanese culture. Consumers feel confident about taking up these products.)
reap the benefits (of/from)......reap the rewars
(e.g. When employees take advantage of the opportunity to work overseas or in the North, the Corporation and the employee all reap the benefits. …….of: You don't need to climb mountains or run marathons to reap the benefits of exercise. Needless to say, these achievements have strengthened our Company and we shall soon reap the benefits of our hard work. …...gerund: Тhat allows society to reap the benefits of using chemicals.You'll soon begin to reap the benefits of being fitter. …...from: Оrganizations have had concerns regarding their ability to reap the benefits from their investments.)
* reap the rewards
(e.g. We are not in this to reap immense financial rewards. As the driving force behind the mobile phone revolution, the company was reaping colossal rewards………...of sth: She is reaping the rewards of success. But it is cars that are most likely to first reap the rewards of the technology.)
- benefit from
(e.g. We will all benefit from moving to a warmer, sunnier climate. You may hate it now, but I guarantee you will benefit from your time as an intern. Commercial spaces can benefit greatly from an LED lighting upgrade.)
reign supreme - to be the best or the most important
(e.g. In the world of modern optics, the red dot reigns supreme. As a wine producer, France still reigns supreme. The wide-cut style still reigns supreme over slimmer styles. France's fashion houses still reign supreme today. Disco music reigned supreme in the 1970s.)
Research/study(es)
- Research suggests/indicates/shows/found that
(e.g. Scientific research shows that more and more people are sensitive to heavy metals such as cobalt and nickel. New research reveals that. Recent research indicates that volunteer behaviour in our country has been changing. ……..Research shows that proper management of blood glucose can lower your risk of eye disease. Research indicates that beer increases the risk of gout. Research reveals fine line between X and Y. Research suggests that children should go to funerals if they want to. New research has suggested that autoimmune response is influenced by gut bacteria. Research has found that carrying heavy backpacks could lead to chronic back problems.)
- Studies show/indicate/suggest/found that..... ((Many/multiple/some/several) studies)
(e.g. studies have shown that. There are numerous studies showing that. Studies show that house fires are growing in an escalating level. There are no studies showing that…..(some/several) recent/other/another a number of studies have found that (e.g. But one study found you can save 9% by raising your deductible from $500 to $1,000. Another study found that high vitamin C present in almost all juices can have maximum fat-burning impact on the body.)……..Studies report that……. A study conducted in 2016 affirms that using dietary fiber such as psyllium supplementation can help in reducing appetite.
*** According to some studies,
(e.g. According to some studies, many businesses also leverage social selling for lead development, account research, and call preparation.)
revolve around sb/sth - to have someone or something as the main or most important interest or subject:
(e.g. The conversation revolved around childcare problems. His whole life revolves around football. Sicilian life revolves around good food. The discussion revolved around the question of repairing the roads...…...His life revolves around playing basketball. Managerial roles that revolve around making choices.)
* think (that) the (whole) world revolves around you - to think you are extremely important:
(e.g. The trouble with John is he thinks the whole world revolves around him. 4 Good Reasons to Stop Thinking the World Revolves Around You. Why do some people think that the whole world revolves around them? He thinks the world revolves around him.)
right out of the box - odmah iz kutije
(e.g. they fit like a glove right out of the box)
* right from sth
(e.g. View real-time status information right from your mobile device.)
room for improvement - a possibility or hope that someone or something will improve:
[leave a lot/much to be desired; put a damper on]
(e.g. Her writing is better but there is (still) room for improvement. You did well on the last project, but there's room for improvement. In these places, the current situation leaves plenty/a lot of room for improvement of the health services.)
(general/good) rule of thumbincrease the
(e.g. As a rule of thumb, if the nut can be made to run freely on the threads by hand only, then reuse is permissible…………This the rule of thumb for all new technology. It appears that there is a rule of thumb for this purpose. She forgets that on the Internet, skepticism should be your rule of thumb.)
* General:
(e.g. As a general rule of thumb, you should respond to an email within one business day..............The general rule of thumb is to focus on ingesting carbs before and during a workout. The general rule of thumb is that you require 50 watts per plant…)
* Good:
(e.g. A good rule of thumb is that/to..............Another good rule of thumb is to……..…As a good rule of thumb, any machinery or activities that require you to...)
run out
(e.g. The milk has run out. My patience is beginning to run out. My passport runs out next month.)
- run out of [short of/on]
(e.g. We have to be sure we don't run out of gasoline before we make it to the next town. Change the batteries often so that they do not suddenly run out of power. My cellphone is almost run out of battery. The shop ran out of bottled water and canned food after the government issued their warning about the storm. Many hospitals are running out of money. We ran out of time and didn't finish the project.)
* run out of time: [be running short of time]
(e.g. Let's try to polish up some of the details on the project before we run out of time. We ran out of time and didn't finish the project. I ran out of time before I could finish the test.)
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20out%20of%20time, https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/run+out+of+time
rush into - to do something without first thinking carefully about it [rash]
- rush into + imenica
(e.g. Don't rush into this job without thinking it through. Don't rush into retirement because of fears of losing inflation protection. We just want to make sure we don't rush into anything that we're going to regret in the future. .............gerund: Don't rush into signing anything. But don't rush into buying a policy until you've looked at all the possibilities. The governor is pressuring the legislature to rush into increasing taxes.)
- rash: ishitreno, nepromisljeno [rush into]
* adjective: a rash decision, a rash statement, rash application, rash promises, rash games
(e.g. Don't make a rash decision. Don’t make any rash decisions when you are in a vulnerable state of mind and do something you might regret. So, having an idea of what you’re looking for will keep you from making a rash decision.)
* Don't do anything rash
(e.g. I know you’re angry, but please don’t do anything rash. We must not do anything rash until we see properly how the...)
- rash of you/her/them to
(e.g. It was rather rash of you to lend them your car. I think it was a bit rash of them to get married.)
- came out/up in a rash - osipati se od neke hrane (e.g. He came out/up in a rash after he fell in a patch of nettles. My mother comes out in a rash if she eats seafood.)
S
safe bet [safe choice]
1) it’s a safe/sure/fair bet that - something that you are certain will happen (= it's very likely)
(e.g. It's a safe bet (that) Martin will be the last to arrive. He may not fancy it, but it's a safe bet that he would be the first man to do it.)
*** It is (almost) certain that
(e.g. It is certain that the policyholder will die, but the date of death is uncertain. It is almost certain that most claimants will require the assistance of counsel to advance their claims in this process.)
*** It’s given that - something that is certain to happen
(e.g. It’s a given that if he is defeated for reelection. It's a given that the role of government in American life is going to expand over the next few years. It’s a given that if he is defeated for reelection, he’ll be offered a position in the administration)
*** it is (very/highly/quite) likely that
*** (The) Chances are (that)
2) someone or something that is likely to be successful [best bet/choice]
(e.g. If you want a cheap holiday with lots of sunshine, then Spain is a safe bet. ............The department felt that she was a safe bet for the account manager position. Madrid is a good bet for hot weather at this time of year.)
scale back = scale down - to reduce something in size, amount, or production
(e.g. Sid will have to scale back his plans. They’ve scaled back their expenditure considerably. The US gas operations are being scaled back until the price improves. We're going to have to scale back on our project now. After reviewing its budget, the school scaled its sports activities back............The search operation has been scaled down. One factory has had to scale down its workforce from six hundred to only six.)
- scale back:
- scale down:
serve the/a/one’s purpose - sluzi svrsi......serve the purpose of sth ...................[ = fulfill the/one’s purpose, fit the bill, fit for purpose]
- serve the/its/your purpose
(e.g. Everything on the boat serves a purpose. I don't know why they've added all this information but it probably serves a purpose. There is no dedicated Vortex muzzleloader scope but this particular optic serves the purpose well. The cell phone you have serves the purpose just fine.........serve the purpose of + gerund: The network of coordinators will also serve the purpose of collecting, processing and exchanging information on the mobility of young people. They can serve the purpose of keeping you compliant without breaking the bank.………......The cell phone you already have serves your purpose just fine. It’s not a very good radio, but it serves its purpose. That way, they will serve their purpose in every situation, the most intensive ones included.)
serve (one's) purpose: https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/serve+your+purpose
- suit one’s purpose
(e.g. Many growers yearn of buying LED grow light that is not up to their expectation or does not even suit their purpose. We promise to do our best to offer you a solution that will suit your purposes in the best possible way. Your friend may have eluded us... but you will suit our purpose just as well.)
- fulfill the purpose (of): https://ludwig.guru/s/fulfill+the+purpose, fulfill its purpose: https://www.linguee.com/english-spanish/translation/fulfill+its+purpose.html
* serve you well [last you a lifetime]
(e.g. Whichever one you decide on, will surely live up to its name and serve you well! I hope this document will serve you well during your trip preparations.)
* serve you
(e.g. It will serve you for a pretty long time..................It will serve you (well) for (many) years to come.................will reliably serve you for a long time.................will serve you for a long time..................serve you for a long time without any kind of problem....................will serve you for the rest of your life.)
set something/someone apart (from sth/smo/the rest/the competition/your competitors) - izdvaja od ostalih [stand out from the rest/crowd]
(e.g. bez from: BAs gloomy as this prospect might be, it also set us apart. Such seriousness, intensity, and power in a young man set him apart and left an impression on others. What sets it apart is where it comes from. What set it apart was the way irrigation and power production were linked.………….(the) others: But his wariness, his incessant powers of observation and vigilance, set him apart from others. CNP is obviously in the top three, but its status sets it apart from the others. ………..Suzuki also claims that Quovis's design sets it apart from other software programs. Man’s ability to reason sets him apart from other animals. Graf’s natural athleticism set her apart from other tennis players. What sets it apart from hundreds of similar small French towns is the huge factory……..The Kettler Favorit sets itself apart from other models with its superior construction and sleek, modern design. This is where the Solar System 550 sets itself apart in the LED grow light market.…….…....the rest: 3 Things That Set Apart Successful People From the Rest. Here are 5 ways that we set ourselves apart from the rest……..…….What sets OAFA apart from its rivals is the fact that the be all and end all of its business is not just financial insurance. Innovative injection systems also offer marketing advantages for pharmaceutical companies to set them apart from their rivals…………….the competition: It is powerful, refined and characterized with a sense of speed, depth and transparency that set it apart from the competition. The interior design, with its high-quality finish, sets it apart from the competition. …..What sets you apart from your competitors? Your brand will set you apart from your competitors.)
settle on sth (= opt for) - to make a decision between two or more things after not being certain which to choose [decide on]
(e.g. The band has yet to settle on a name. Have you settled on a name for the baby? We wanted to buy a house, but at these prices, we had to settle on an apartment. Have you kids settled on an idea for your school project yet? We've discussed the merits of all of them, and we've settled on this one. I can't settle on one or the other, so I'll buy both.)
- settle for sth - to accept or agree to something, or to decide to have something, although it is not exactly what you want or it is not the best:
(e.g. But, don't settle for the first canopy option you find when there are endless options to suit her bedroom needs. He wants a full refund and he won't settle for anything less. They were hoping to sell their car for £2,000, but settled for £1,500.................second best: Don't settle for second best. She never settles for second best. Why settle for second best when you can have something better? I’m not going to settle for second best. We could become a country of citizens, not subjects, striving for excellence rather than settling for second best. We shouldn't have to settle for second best. So, when it comes to replacement parts, why settle for second best?)
* second best
short of/on sth - not having enough of something [run out of]
(e.g. I’m a little short of cash right now. Are you short of money? Jim sat for an exam but he couldn't complete it because he ran short of time. She ran a little farther and then stopped, feeling short of breath. I was short of paper.…..nista manje od: Nothing short of (= less than) her best effort was required to make the team. Nothing short of a miracle can save him now.)
- short on something
(e.g. short on time, cash, patience, honesty, detail, solutions, enthusiasm, common sense, space)
short on time - primeri: https://ludwig.guru/s/to+be+short+on+time
short on cash: https://english-the-easy-way.com/Idioms/Short_On_Cash.html
* be running short (of/on something) [run out of time]
(e.g. They mention giving the funds to parents, but families can run into situations where they run short of money. We’re running short of coffee again. Our supply of firewood was running short. Our supplies of petrol were running short........Time was running short for Lievin. Come on, time’s running short! As we are running short of time, let me end with one area where there is a clear divide.)
shy away from - zazirati od {Camb.dict.: to avoid something that you dislike, fear, or do not feel confident about}
(e.g. imenica: I've never shied away from hard work. They never shied from publicity. They criticized the leadership, but shied away from a direct challenge. Agencies without a clear-cut wartime role will shy away from conflicts. Alan does not shy away from controversy. ……………gerund: We often shy away from making decisions. She shies away from making any predictions.)
* you shouldn’t be ashamed to..............don't be ashamed of
(e.g. Therefore, you shouldn’t be ashamed to ask politely where the plunger is. You Shouldn't Be Ashamed to Ask For Support. 4 Questions You Shouldn't Feel Ashamed To Ask On A Date……………..Don't be ashamed of your family. Don't be ashamed of who you are. Don't Be Ashamed Of What You Do. Don’t Be Ashamed of Giving to the Suffering and Afflicted. Don't be ashamed of asking for help.)
* don't hesitate to - ne oklevajte da
(e.g. Don't hesitate to contact me. Don't hesitate to call me. If you any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask us here at SFM.)
* feel free to
(e.g. Feel free to contact me anytime. If you require any further information, feel free to contact me. Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information. Feel free to ask me any question.)
* it never hurts to ask/do something................It doesn't hurt to ask/do something
(e.g. Talk to your HR department about adding it to the benefits package ― it never hurts to ask. Do you think he would give me a better deal on this car? Well, it doesn't hurt to ask............Well, it doesn't hurt to ask. I doubt that he knows where it is, but it doesn't hurt to ask………………..It never hurts to check the flight departure time before you leave for the airport. It doesn't hurt to have money when you want to run for office.)
skim through - to go through something hastily; to read through something hastily
(e.g. skim through a book, the pages of a book, catalogs, articles, chapter, report, document, text, letter, magazine, etc.) [take a glance]
- skim over - read superficially ili move swiftly and lightly over the surface, to glide across sth
(e.g. skim over the pages, chapter, sentences, articles, material, comments, topic..........waves, rocks, edge, river, the surface of the ocean, ground, sand, body, wall, etc.)
- read through/over - to read (something) from beginning to end especially to look for mistakes or check details:
(e.g. Remember to read through your essay before you hand it in. Read through this report and see if you can find any errors........Read the contract through carefully before you sign. He read the instructions through twice before he tried to assemble the bicycle. I read your proposal through last night..................Always read over your work when you've finished. I asked her to read over my essay. He read over the contract carefully.)
- go over: to check something carefully [look over] {ima i druga znacenja}
(e.g. When you finish adding content to all of them I'd like you to please go over all of them and see what you can do. Could you go over this report and correct any mistakes. Remember to go over your essay for grammar and spelling mistakes………...I've gone over the problem several times, but I can't think of a solution. The inspectors went over the engine in meticulous detail. Investigators have been going over the events that led to the accident……... Can you go over (to check and repair) my car please? She went over (to clean) the room before her mother came.)
- go through - to examine or look at something in a careful or detailed way; an experience or a period of time, especially an unpleasant or difficult one:
(text: Going through his list of customers is a massive job. Let's just go through the details again. Collins went through every legal book she could find. He went through the contract quite carefully, checking all the details. I'll go through the instructions once more in case you missed anything. He went through the contract quite carefully, checking all the details.………....things: Someone had broken into the office and gone through all the drawers. I'm going through my wardrobe and throwing out all the clothes I don't wear anymore. Customs officers went through all my bags. Remember to go through the pockets before you put those trousers in the washing machine………...….He was going through a very difficult time. South Africa was going through a period of irreversible change. When you’re going through a crisis, it often helps to talk to someone. He’s going through a divorce at the moment…………..to experience a particular process: Candidates must go through a process of selection. Caterpillars go through several stages of growth.)
* walk through
(e.g. bukvalno setati kroz: You can walk through winding streets of the six art cities and completely forget the present. As I walk through a nature reserve, wildlife is everywhere and you just be careful they do not cross the road……………..walk someone through something - to learn something in a slow patient way, or to show someone how to do something: e.g. She walked James through the basics of money management. Can you walk us through your reasons for wanting the job? She walked me through the installation of new software. Let me walk you through some of the tasks you'll be doing while I'm on vacation. Here’s a guide to help walk you through all these important considerations.)
* stroll through - setati kroz
(e.g. Stroll through the 300-hundred-year-old streets of Colonial Williamsburg. I always set aside 30 minutes to stroll through the park beside the office after lunch. The CEO strolled through the new office, making sure everything was in order.)
* pass through - to travel through something or some place {! ima i druga znacenja}
(e.g. I love passing through the lush forests in this region when I come back to visit my parents. I passed through the countryside and breathed the good clean air. Perhaps I will stop and visit Joe the next time I pass through Adamsville.)
- run through - to look at, examine, think of, or deal with a set of things, esp. quickly {ima i druga znacenja}:
(e.g. Run through the diagnostics to make sure all is well. I’ll just run through the names and make sure everyone’s here. Do you want me to run through the details with you? I mentally ran through what I had eaten since Thursday.)
- look over
(e.g. Take a few minutes to look it over and let me know if you have any questions. I had a few minutes before the meeting to look over what he'd written. Would you quickly look over these figures for me and see if there are any obvious mistakes? He’d been looking over the leaflets he’d picked up earlier.)
- wade through - to spend a lot of time and effort doing something boring or difficult, especially reading a lot of information:
(e.g. We had to wade through pages of legal jargon before we could sign the contract. Some readers will not want to wade through the details of how the data were gathered and analyzed. Wading through piles of data isn't just time-consuming, it's also costly. It can be a bit daunting to wade through the huge number of product and keep all the terminology straight.)
- sift through - to examine things in order to find sth
(e.g. He spent hours sifting through all the documents relating to the case. We're spending the weekend sifting through all the applicants to determine a short list we can bring in for interviews. Our telephone operators have to sift through a huge volume of calls determining which are pranks and which are legitimate.)
- pore over - to look at and study something, usually a book or document, carefully:
(e.g. She spends her evenings poring over textbooks. He pored over the letter searching for clues about the writer. Poring over some domestic architecture photobooks can be a good way to get your wheels turning.)
- sort through
(e.g. We’ve sorted through the hundreds of grow lights available to find the best 1000 watt LED grow lights available right now. Screener enables users to sort through the thousands of securities to find the ones best suited for them. Therefore, it was necessary to sort through several hundred audio files to identify those that may have been initiated by an aircraft. At Bell, we can help you sort through the various tools and approaches offered by leading vendors. New on-line comparison tool makes it easier for Canadians to sort through the information and choose the best savings account for their needs.)
slice and dice - Oxf. d.: Divide a quantity of information up into smaller parts, especially in order to analyze it more closely or in different ways. [break down/up into]
(e.g. Today, data can be sliced and diced at lightning speeds. You can slice and dice the data any way you want. The site slices and dices crime information in a ton of different ways. The categories can be sliced and diced indefinitely, creating a dazzling array of permutations. But this way of slicing and dicing the numbers seems inherently misleading.)
so as to (= in order to)
so as not to (= in order not to, to avoid)
(e.g. Compost tea is a liquid fertilizer that has been "watered down" so as not to burn the plants.)
so far, so good - zasada je dobro
speak for themselves, speaks for itself - If something speaks for itself, it is clear and needs no further explanation:
(e.g. The numbers speak for themselves. The facts speak for themselves. Tom is guilty. Your results speak for themselves. Expressions on their faces spoke for themselves — they hated the song.........The school's excellent record speaks for itself. His success as a lawyer speaks for itself. I think my work these past few months speaks for itself. Good work speaks for itself. What can I say! The picture speaks for itself. It speaks for itself.)
the facts speak for themselves: https://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/the-facts-speak-for-themselves
It speaks for itself: https://www.linguee.com/english-french/translation/it+speaks+for+itself.html
stand for - podrzavati nesto, neko pononasanje…..zalagati se za nesto, predstavti neku ideju
- accept a situation or a particular type of behaviour {obicno u negativnom obliku}:
(e.g. I wouldn't stand for that sort of behavior from him, if I were you. He can't speak to me like that - I'm not going to stand for it! It's outrageous, and we won't stand for it any more.)
- to support or represent a particular idea or set of ideas:
(e.g. This party stands for low taxes and individual freedom. You have to identify what you want your brand to stand for. The party is trying to give the impression that it alone stands for democracy. He hates us and everything we stand for.)
- stand out from the rest/crowd/competition, etc. (with...) - izdvaja se od ostalih/iz gomile [set something/someone apart from the rest]
(e.g. Titles: What makes the city stand out from the rest. What Makes Us Stand Out From The Rest. 10 tips to make your CV stand out from the rest.; This is where Kissburg stands out from the rest.….with: Our product line of stainless steel motors stands out from the rest with its comprehensive range of sealed, oil-free operable, non-corrosive air motors. Our dry air dryers stand out from the rest with their maximum efficiency and economy………...The high quality of these tools makes them stand out from the crowd. You need to do something to make your resume stand out from the crowd……………This service offering and our high member satisfaction rates are what make us stand out from the competition. He stands out from the majority of his young teammates. He stands out from many of his compatriots.)
- stand above the rest/crowd/etc.
(e.g. 6 Simple Ways to Stand Out Above the Rest; What made you stand out above the rest?)
* stand head and shoulders above the rest/crowd/etc.
- stand out among:
(e.g. Only excellent products can stand out among the fierce market. Three of the cars we tested stood out among the rest. Do you want to stand out among your competitors and scale your business?)
- stand out as:
(e.g. Germany stands out as the leader in environmental reporting. Four issues stand out as being of crucial importance. He easily stands out as the strongest character in the film.)
- stand out bez ikakvih predloga:
(e.g. Our project will create the conditions for young drivers to stand out in world motorsport. Innovation was what made a project stand out.)
withstand/stand* the test of time - To work, function, or endure for a very long time….To be particularly popular or well regarded for a long period of time.
(e.g. It will absolutely stand the test of time. Which songs from the last year will stand the test of time? This film has stood the test of time. It says a lot for her culinary skills that so many of her recipes have stood the test of time………..As computer technology improves, it's ironically getting harder and harder to find a piece of equipment that can withstand the test of time. .E-mail marketing has withstood the test of time.)
*** last (you) a lifetime
(e.g. This was built to last a lifetime. They were meant to last a lifetime. With proper care, a crown or bridge can last a lifetime. Determining exactly what you'll need, among other factors, will help you narrow down your search for the best range bag to last a lifetime. Most friendships last a lifetime. But these shoes will last a lifetime………..It's very unlikely to last you a lifetime. You'd pick up something that would last you a lifetime………..You can rest assured this is something that will last years of heavy use without headaches and issues.)
* serve you
(e.g. It will serve you for a pretty long time..................It will serve you (well) for (many) years to come.................will reliably serve you for a long time.................will serve you for a long time..................serve you for a long time without any kind of problem....................will serve you for the rest of your life.)
* serve you well [serve one’s purpose]
(e.g. Whichever one you decide on, will surely live up to its name and serve you well! I hope this document will serve you well during your trip preparations.)
stay out of - to avoid becoming involved in something [keep out of]...............to avoid going into (a place)
(e.g. It's better to stay out of their arguments. You don't know anything about this, so just stay out of it! This is not your business, so stay out of it. He will go to jail if he doesn’t stay out of trouble. Please try to stay out of trouble…………..I told her to stay out of my room.)
- stay away (from sb/sth) - To not go near or become involved with someone; to avoid something that will have a bad effect on you:
(e.g. My parents told me to stay away from her. I drink a lot of water and I stay away from greasy, heavy foods..............Stay away! Don’t come any closer! So far, customers have stayed away.)
stay tuned - to continue watching or listening to the same television channel or radio station...................used to say that you should look or listen for more information about a particular subject at a later time
(e.g. The project is still under discussion, so stay tuned. Things are developing rapidly in this area. Stay tuned. Stay tuned and find out after the break!...........for: Stay tuned for updates. Stay tuned for more information. Stay tuned for more news. Stay tuned for more details. Stay tuned for a new and improved version of the software. Stay tuned for more on this late-breaking story..............to: stay tuned to your comments. Even with remote controls at our fingertips, we are likely to stay tuned to the channel we have been watching.)
- to be + in tune with someone/something………...stay in tune with - having a good understanding of someone or something:
(e.g. This is entirely in tune with the general objectives of the CHRA. He is more in tune with his players today, because he has asked them for their opinions. They're more in tune with the needs of your communities................If you can stay in tune with yourself, it's actually easier to connect up to the outside world. Canada has to stay in tune with the rest of the world. There are many ways to stay in tune with the needs of customers and consumers.)
* stay up to date = stay-up-to-date (with/on)
(e.g. bez predloga: The Top 5 Techniques for Staying Up to Date in an Ever-Changing Field. The evolution of their ideas close up through a series of meetings allowing the company to stay up to date at all times. Connect your player and stay up to date, always..............with/on: We also invite you to stay up-to-date with our most recent news. Stay up to date with developments on the Congress web pages. ........Stay up-to-date on new tools, techniques and information. Stay up to date on the status of treatment.)
steer/stay clear of - avoid
(e.g. The rabbis try to steer clear of political questions.........Stay clear of that machine. It is dangerous.)
step forward - an improvement or development [take sth to the next level]
(e.g. No one is sure whether this plan will work, but it's a step forward.)
* big/huge step forward
(e.g. Nautilus has made a big step forward from its previous generation of elliptical cross-trainers. Paraguay took a huge step forward in promoting the rights of domestic violence survivors. It was a big step forward for SKA. Bioengineer takes a big step forward in radical approach to treating neurodegeneration. NCAA transfer rules may take a big step forward with legislation up for review this week.)
- step toward(s)
(e.g. So, limiting your changes is an important step toward meeting project deadlines. The country is taking its first tentative steps towards democracy. This agreement is an important step towards our goal.)
- (go a) step further
(e.g. They go a step further with adjustable armrests you can pivot, slide, and move up and down. The agency should go a step further and regulate perchlorate as a drinking water contaminant. In libraries, you can go a step further by arranging your files in different ways. He needs to go a step further in deducing that. Mediterranean Regions and municipalities go a step further in energy efficiency in public buildings.)
* take it a step further [take sth to the next level]
(e.g. When you take it a step further and opt for our market leader plan, you’ll have access to additional services. Or take it a step further and hook up to a 3D Vision ready monitor to play games. During the coming edition of Vivarium we would like to take it a step further and create something unique and special. We always take it a step further beyond the traditional tasks of a recruiting agency. This year we will even take it a step further.)
* one step closer to
(e.g. 2007 has thus brought us one step closer to our vision of becoming the partner. It brings us one step closer to our goal of being a truly Central European corporation. International law has come one step closer to realization.………..gerund: I hope that my reviews have found you one step closer to finding which Delta touch faucet is the best fit for you. The Karlsruhe Research Center are coming one step closer to realizing one of mankind's oldest dreams: controlling the weather.)
- step it/things up - To do something better, faster, or more efficiently:
(e.g. I know you're under a lot of pressure at home, but you really need to step it/things up here at work, Larry. I kind of coasted through my first semester, so I'm really trying to step it/things up now.)
- step up something - to increase something
(e.g. We plan to step production up by nearly 75% over the next six months. I'm trying to step up my output ahead of tomorrow's deadline. The president has stepped up the pressure on the groups to come to an agreement. He urged donors to step up their efforts to send aid to the region.)
* step up + and + do something - take action when there is a need or opportunity for it:
(e.g. Investors have to step up and assume more responsibility for their assets. Someone will need to step up and lead this project now that Dylan has resigned. We're all counting on you to step up and get this done.)
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