среда, 18. децембар 2019.

Idioms, Phrases & Phrasal Verbs (A-E)

Idioms, Phrases & Phrasal Verbs


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a growing/increasing/rising number of - sve veci broj (more and more)      [grow in something]       [rapidly growing sth;  sth/smb grow rapidly]
* growing/increasing/rising number of people are... = more and more people
(e.g. A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans. In some countries, an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food.)
- a large/huge/decent/good/alarming number of……......a large/huge/incredible/substantial/ significant/considerable/tremendous amount of (e.g. information, data, time, work, money, power, flexibility, water; resources), ………...a large/huge/significant/considerable quantity of
* on the rise -  increasing in amount, number, level, etc. ........becoming more successful, popular, etc.
(e.g. The number of auto thefts in Cook County is on the rise again. Prices are on the rise again. The water level in the lake is on the rise……..Young stars on the rise. Morris's career was on the rise with her success in this latest film.)
* rise in (the number of)..............the rise of
* increase in/of
* growth in/of

- a plethora of…..a myriad of……...an abundance of………….a multitude of
(e.g. The whole range of positioning applications will bring in their wake a plethora of new services. The game also contains a plethora of original Beatles footage, photos and archived soundbytes to unlock with your brilliant performances.  Borders are eliminated and obstacles removed, legislators and all interested parties are faced with a plethora of challenges. However, once railways were constructed, this situation caused a plethora of difficulties.  a plethora of factors.....................There has been a myriad of problems around this issue. Clearly there are pluses and minuses, and a myriad of subjective factors to be considered when deciding this issue. It has a myriad of other features that makes it more worthwhile…………...There was an abundance of food at the wedding. We all seem to have an abundance of those plastic grocery bags. Playing pokies is fun for many reasons: anticipation of a highly-rewarding combination of symbols, the abundance of fantastic visuals and the hope of winning a cool cash prize.)..............Its multitude of neighborhoods vary between chic and upmarket. A multitude of medical conditions are due to being overweight.

- a (wide/broad/diverse/good/huge/full/extensive/vast/whole.....small / narrow / limited) range of………….(wide, broad, whole, vast, varied, comprehensive, expanding) array…...……… (wide, broad, full, whole, varied) spectrum of………….(huge, large, largest, good, best, wide, broad) selection of

- a (wide) variety of

- a whole host of………a whole, full, complete, comprehensive, diverse, wide, large suite of

- a wealth of (e.g. information, data, detail, experience, knowledge, entertainment, stuff, space, time, money...........car parts, nations, locations, systems, new titles, services)
- tons of
(e.g. On the menu: comical songs, amusing stories and tons of fun! Conservative government is sitting on tons of cash. We started to write and got into a habit of coming up with tons of stuff. But sometimes you just want to play free online pokies and enjoy the tons of bonus features without depositing any money into the casino.)

- a handful of - a very small number of people or things
(e.g. There were only a handful of people there. The license limit has prevented retail chains from selling alcoholic beverages at all but a handful of locations. All these packages have the three core applications, plus a handful of additional features. He only knows a handful of different recipes. There were only a handful of guests at the reception.)
* bukvalno: an amount of something that can be held in one hand:
(e.g. He scooped up a handful of soil and examined it carefully. He pulled out a handful of coins from his pocket. I use two handfuls of pasta per person. Add a large handful of chopped herbs.)

- very few
(e.g. Very few people can afford to pay those prices. Very few of the titles have any literary merit. However, there are very few lawyers specialized in both asylum and children's issues. There are still very few women in this area. Only very few researches and studies on working women's status in the public sector are available.)
*** not many
(e.g. Not many people showed up. Not many people can say their riding covers one whole state. There are not many patterns in which the same hand throws several times in succession. In The Netherlands, there are not many locations where you can do the BAER test. However, not many consumers know how time-consuming is the process of opening and registering the store.)
- not every…………….not everyone
(e.g. Not every idea for the development of new products is actually implemented. Not every customer in a specific market needs equipment with the same features, not everyone requires the same specifications for precision and comfort…………..Not everyone is going to have the luxury of a large, spacious bathroom. Not everyone is capable of managing a team of volunteers. In addition, our medical equipment cables feature properties that not everyone can offer.)
- not all
(e.g. Not all projectors have audio capability. It is worth noting that not all factors will play the same role for every company. He explained that not all Lehman victims were included in the settlement. Not all heroes wear capes. Not all cores in AMD's Ryzen 3000-series processors can reach the boost frequency. Movies Anywhere currently supports movies from the following participating studios, but not all movies from these participating studios are eligible for Movies Anywhere.)
- not all sth are created/made/etc. equal
(e.g. It should be noted that not all CD players are created equal. Not all bar code readers are created equal. Ozone can dramatically help keep spa water clean and clear, but not all ozone systems are created equal……….not imenica u jednini + is created equal: Why not all spending is created equal. But not all English training is created equal. Not all drive technology was created equal. Not all security software is created equal………………..Not all summary statistics are made equal. Not All Cores Are Made Equal. Buongiorno E Buonasera Proves That Not All Pizzas Are Made Equal. .......................Not All Companies Are Viewed as Equal. But not all pohutukawa are born equal.)
* not all sth are equal
(e.g. Not all stem cells are equal. Not all opinions are equal. Not all humans are equal since the universe doesn't work that way - some are pretty, some are homely..some are smart, some are slow.)

- a good/great deal of something - a lot of; a large amount or quantity of something
{! You use a great deal of or a good deal of with uncountable nouns. A great/good deal of is not used with nouns in the plural.}
(e.g. They couldn't have succeeded without a good deal of luck. A great deal of research has been done already. She spent a good deal of time on the project. It took a great deal of time and effort. The society has a great deal of space in the equipped warehouses. a great deal of money. a good deal of work)
* a great/good deal more/less etc (= much more, a lot more, less etc)         [quite a bit]
(e.g. more: He knew a good deal more than I did. In the last ten years, we have learned a great deal more about this interplay. The Explorer may weigh a good deal more than most other range bags, but it…....less: Works on dwellings themselves cost a good deal less. We have not yet realized that prevention would cost a great deal less than a cure.)
* poredjenje prideva: a good deal faster. She’s married to a man a good deal older than herself. She’s feeling a good deal better.)

according to (your) = in accordance with
(e.g. (personal) preference(s) - prema zelji; according to your taste; according to your style; according to (your) request [on request]; according to your wishes; according to your (own/unique/individual/specific) needs; We wish our agency network can offer you near better service and according to your priorities and needs. They may also assist you in choosing the appropriate product according to your requirements. Our qualified personnel trains your employees practice-oriented and according to your special demand(s). It's foremost a demand for the right to live according to your own choice(s). Bring our expertise according to your expectations for your international lighting projects.)
* According to - refers to the source of some information
(e.g. According to scientists, climate change is real. According to my mom, you should always eat a big breakfast. According to Strunk and White, a double negative is grammatically incorrect. According to the newspaper, it will rain today.)
- as per (your)
(e.g. needs, requirements, request(s), instructions, instructions, directions, specifications, the agreement, plan, terms)
- on/by/upon request - used for saying that something will be done if someone asks for it
(e.g. Catalogs are available by/on/upon request. Leaflets giving details are available on request..............Chambermaids will bring an iron or hair dryer on request. Buses only stop here on request. We offer many of these connectors and can manufacture cables on your request. I'm singing this next song by request.)

- add to sth
(e.g. Its design and color are such that it will add to the looks of your bathroom.  These screens are a lavish addition to your drawing room as they add to the beauty of the place. This show will no doubt add to his growing reputation. The power outage simply added to our woes. The arrival of five more guests only added to the confusion...........cost/bill: All those bells and whistles add to the cost. The increase in fuel prices will add to the cost of living in the city. Extensive lighting is always required which further adds to the operational costs. All her many expenses were added to my bill.)
- add sth to sth
(e.g. Plus, it will add a modern touch to the bathroom. It adds a luxury appearance to your bathroom decor. It will add extra beauty to your bathroom. Its corner design not only helps you to save the space but also adds a rich look to your bathroom. They also add a unique look to your firearm that won’t go unnoticed. Swarovski Crystals will add charm to every woman. Add a little luxury to your life with our exclusive range of branded products. Add style and fun to your events with several styles of sparkling glitter. It adds both safety and convenience to your new home.)

afford/have/enjoy the luxury of something
(e.g. Not everyone is going to have the luxury of a large, spacious bathroom. They couldn't afford the luxury of open-market values. When I painted it was for myself, I could afford the luxury of spending two years on a painting.)
* afford to buy/pay……...aford + imenica
(e.g. They can't afford to buy another house. They ride whatever they can afford to buy. We couldn't afford to pay the lawyer's fee. I can't possibly afford to go on holiday.................We can't afford another trip abroad this year. Few people are able to afford cars like that. I don’t know how he can afford a new car.)

age: 
  • under age 20. Person under 18 years of age…..Beginning your period before age 12 increases your risk of breast cancer.….30 recipes you should master by the age of 30. 1 in 2 Australian men and women will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85.
  • Man aged 18.....a person who is 50 years old….I am 36.....He joined the company at the age of 35....If you began menopause at an older age, you're more likely to develop breast cancer.
  • Late-onset menopause is when a woman enters menopause after the age of 55….... The CDC reports that 47 percent of people over (the age of) 30 have periodontal disease. Nearly 70 percent of adults over 65 have periodontitis. People over age 40
  • You must be 18 (years of age) or older to; Must be at least 16 years old to participate
      * between: e.g. between the ages of 6 and 12, children become more aware of... whose  age is between 50 and 60…...The product is aimed at young people in the 18–25 age range.
      * of all ages (e.g. People of all ages can benefit from using a stair climbing cart. The inescapable fort boyard attracts many visitors of all ages.)
- with age - sa godinama, sa staroscu [with time] 
(e.g. That number increases with age.)
- as you get older (e.g. As you get older, your skin softer and thinner. You can feel the vice tightening as you get older.)
- as you/he/she/we/they age - kako starite          [as time passes, as time goes on]
(e.g. Many children naturally abandon bruxism as they age. Taking Care Of Your Teeth As You Age)

Aim
- aim to + infinitive - imati za cilj da (to intend, strive to, try to)
(e.g. I aim to be a millionaire by the time I'm 35. We always aim to give our clients personal attention. Psychoanalysts aim to explore the innermost recesses of the mind. The builders are aiming to get the job done by the end of the month.)
- with the aim of + gerund = with the goal of + gerund          {moze i with the goal/aim to + infinitiv ali englezi/ameri vise koriste of sa gerundom}
(e.g. The leaflet has been produced with the aim of increasing public awareness of the disease. Such a system would use modern technology with the aim of saving lives at sea and tackling illegal immigration……...Our role is to make representations with the goal of leading the parties to iron out their differences.)
- aimed at - namenjeno nekome/necemu (= intended for/to, tailored for, geared towards)
(e.g. imenica: These ads are aimed at young people. News and other services aimed at older people.……..gerund (= meant to + infinitive): The measures aimed at preserving family life. The military service was aimed at strengthening the awareness of national solidarity. All these measures are aimed at improving our operational efficiency.)
* with the aim/goal of + gerund
- gear sth to/toward(s) sb/sth - to design or organize something so that it is suitable for a particular purpose, situation, or group of people:
(e.g. to: Most public places are simply not geared to the needs of people with disabilities. …………... towards + imenica: These advertisements are geared towards a younger audience. Please gear this class toward beginners, so that the average person can keep up with you. I'm going to gear my new sci-fi show more toward female viewers...........towards + gerund: The workshops are geared towards helping people to become more employable. The redesign of the aircraft was geared to making it use fuel more efficiently.)
- tailored
(e.g. individually tailored training programs. tailored clothes. a tailored (= close-fitting) suit. tailored dress. tailored curtains. Her clothes fit perfectly – they must be tailor-made...............tailored to: Tailored to your needs.  Treatment is tailored to the needs of each patient. The classes are tailored to suit learners’ needs. We can tailor the insurance policy to fit your family’s needs. Children tend to tailor their behavior to particular places..................tailored for: Others are tailored for specific contracts. We tailored the part specifically for her.)
- suited
(e.g. We want schooling that is suited to the needs of the local community. The inside ceiling height is suited to the needs of more than ten species of bat...........With her qualifications and experience, she would seem to be ideally suited to/for the job. The area is well suited to road cycling as well as off-road riding. Satellites are uniquely suited to provide this information.)
*** target
(e.g. The Toto Neorest NX was launched in 2017, targeting wealthy individuals and hotels across the globe. These adverts are designed to target young people.………….The advert for the energy drink is targeted specifically at young people. High repayment loans are often targeted at the people who can least afford them.)
*** designed with something/someone in mind
(e.g. This room was designed with Carol in mind. Most gardens designed with children in mind are safe but dull. Their system was designed with small businesses in mind. ...............designed with safety/security/accessibility in mind)

all around:
- In all respects (sve u svemu, generalno); used to say that you are describing the general quality or effect of something:
(e.g. It was a bad day all around. We had an all-around good time. At the same time, it is a holiday for your soul and you will feel happy all around. It was a nasty business all around. All around it’s not a bad car.)
- space:
(e.g. This photograph is a picture of a silent nightmare and it is happening right here in this country and all around the world. A fast-paced adventure which will take you to locations all around the globe. We had entries from all around the country. York and his allies had already deployed their forces all around the town. We have found them all around the house.)
* all-around (= versatile, comprehensive, all-inclusive): having a variety of skills, abilities, or uses…………...all-round
(e.g. all-around player, athlete (skills, abilities), all-around tool (uses), e.g. all-around performance (comprehensive), all-around education (comprehensive))...........(e.g. She's a fantastic all-round sportswoman. the best all-around performance so far. an excellent all-round guide on how to shop for the very best foods. A box, on the other hand, offers all-round protection. a great all-round performance.)


all over again - sve iznova................over again....over and over again
(e.g. all over again: The current conflict has forced them to start all over again. When a new collector gets your debt, you'll have to go through the process of sending letters to stop the calls all over again………...over and over again: We see that happening over and over again, and this bill will just entrench that………..over again: If she does not get pregnant, then she has monthly bleeding, and the process starts over again.)

to be + all set (= prepared, ready to)           [good to go]
(e.g. You are all set! If it suits the nature of your business, you can go completely "virtual" and have no office space at all - just a laptop and telephone access and you're all set...............to be all set to + glagol u infinitivu: We're all set to go. I'm all set to leave the country. You're all set to embark on an immersive, real-time adventure.………..to be all set for: Once I iron my shirt, I'll be all set for the date tonight. We are all set for growth. And reading during the holidays is great to be all set for the start of the school year!)
- set out to + do something - to start an activity with a particular aim (= plan to do something)   {ima i druga znacenja}:
(e.g. So many young people set out to change the world. They set out to discover a cure for cancer. We set out to create the most elegant and user-friendly smartphone ever made. I set out to repair the door, not rebuild the whole porch.)
* set out with the aim of + gerund
(e.g. She set out with the aim of becoming the youngest ever winner of the championship. They set out with the aim of becoming the number one team in the league.)
- set sb/you up - to establish someone or yourself in a business or position……...to prepare someone for something:
(e.g. After he left college, his father set him up in the family business…….She set herself up as an interior designer. Noye set himself up as a haulage contractor………………...Have something hot to set you up for the journey. 10 Daily Morning Habits That Will Set You Up for Success)

all night long - celu noc.......all day long........all week long.........all winter long……..all year long (= throughout the year, during the whole year, all year round)
* year-round

all over the place
- in or to many different places  
(e.g. You can buy T-shirts like this all over the place. I travel all over the place in my job.)
- in an untidy state 
(e.g. Facial hair will tend to have split ends and will grow all over the place and trimming it keeps it looking tidy. There were dirty dishes and clothes all over the place.)

all the way - as much as possible or completely……..….to emphasize how long a distance is:
(e.g. If you want to bring it up with the boss, I'll support you all the way. He's my brother, so I support him all the way. [support you every step of the way].………….…She didn’t speak a word to me all the way back home. He had to walk all the way home……..That dress came all the way from New York. Do I take it to the airport or to a train station, or do I drive all the way to my destination? It carries travelers all the way from the French Quarter through to the gorgeous Garden District.)
* all the way to - as far as someone or something at a high level in a process or structure:
(e.g. I'll take my complaint all the way to the managing director. The dumbbell sets start from 40 lbs and go all the way to 200 lbs. The ladder reaches all the way to the top of the house.)

along the way - during the time that something is happening or that you are doing something………..bukvalno: Along the way also means while traveling from one place to another place:
(e.g. I've been in this job for 30 years, and I've picked up a good deal of expertise along the way. I’ve been here for thirty years, and I’ve picked up a lot of experience along the way. You may have to learn a few new skills along the way........I drove from Texas to Maine, and I met a lot of interesting people along the way. Can we stop at the supermarket along the way?)
* every step of the way
(e.g. He provided them with guidance every step of the way. Our Advisors work with you every step of the way to ensure that the plan is effectively executed. Throughout these projects, we are with you every step of the way with interdisciplinary teams. We assist clients every step of the way in filling in forms. We accompany you every step of the way, from the development to the planning. 
…...KPMG is here to support you every step of the way. During college, my parents supported me every step of the way. [support you all the way])

also referred to as (= also known as, aka, also called)..............someone refer to something/someone as            [called, named, termed, labelled]
(e.g. Credit claims are also referred to as bank loans. OC spray is also referred to as “pepper spray.” Stoneridge currently supplies the European market with an ELD device which is referred to as a “tachograph”.………..People referred to the city as the Paris of the East. Should I refer to you as Dr. Smith or Professor Smith? Guys in engineering have started referring to the project as "The Impossible Task.")
- called
(e.g. They've called the twins Edward and Thomas. The meat produced from a pig is called pork, bacon, or ham. What's her new novel called? Mars is sometimes called the Red Planet because of its distinctive color.)
- named……....name
(e.g. We named our dogs Shandy and Belle. A man named Dennis answered the door. Paul was named after his grandad............He couldn't name his attacker. The Queen attended a ceremony to name the ship. Some parents chose to name their children after characters from the show.)
- termed………..…...termed as  {bolje ne koristiti “as”}
(e.g. Technically, a horse that is smaller than 1.5 meters at the shoulder is termed a pony. Gas and oil radiators would be more properly termed "convectors," since they warm mainly by convection currents…..The mechanics of protein folding, termed self-assembly, are analyzed in considerable detail. The resulting phenomenon - termed ' order through fluctuations ' - is a distinctly evolutionary one, complete with feedback loops……….Clinically, this is termed as cataplexy. In vitro, this process is termed as ADCC.)
- labelled…….labelled as   {uglavnom ide sa “as”}
(e.g. One of the proposed methods of detection is an antibody assay utilizing fluorescently labelled antibodies. Her latest movie has been labelled a disaster by the critics. The parcel was clearly labelled "Fragile".............They are afraid of being labelled as enemies of the state. In cases explicitly labelled as ' cruelty ' there were also grey areas of interpretation……...All the products are labelled with comprehensive instructions. He labels his photos with the date and place they were taken)
* Labeled or Labelled—Which Is Correct?: https://www.grammarly.com/blog/labeled-labelled/

anytime soon - uskoro

- anywhere from...to - any amount, rate, time, etc. between (stated limits)
(e.g. Expect ice life of anywhere from 7 to 10 days)
- somewhere between..and (e.g. The optimum temperature for growing marijuana indoors is somewhere between 70F and 75F.).........somewhere around (e.g. Add somewhere around 300 words.).........somewhere in (e.g. The system is priced somewhere in the upper mid-range for BYOD options.)
*** fall somewhere between e.g. Most websites will see bounce rates fall somewhere between 26% and 70%............fall within - spadati u, pasti izmedju (e.g. Most sites we measure, about 45% fall within this range;  20% of sites that we measure fall within this range. The average distance for transport falls within a 250-mile radius of the pickup point.)
*** range: 
  • ranging from x to y - to include a group of things of the type described: 
(e.g. They sell products ranging from batteries to high-end electronic goods. We have products ranging from birthday cards and beautiful notebooks to handcrafted jewellery and quirky gifts. The Helicinidae are exotic, ranging from the West Indies to the Philippines.)
  • range from x to y - to have an upper and lower limit in amount, level, etc.: (e.g. Dress sizes range from petite to extra large. Their ages range from 12 to 18. Average temperatures in July range from 15 to 25 degrees. Prices range from $50 to $250. (= We have prices to suit all budgets, ranging from £50 to £500.)..........Prices range between $50 and $250.)
  • moze i ovako:
(e.g. The cost will be in the range of $1–5 million a day. Brands offer a different range of sizes. I like temperatures in the 60s and 70s, somewhere in that range. fall within this range. It also has an incline range that spans between 0 to 10%.0.)
  • age range, speed range, size range, price range
(e.g. The product is aimed at young people in the 18–25 age range………….You can also use the buttons on the display console to switch between programs or choose between the 0.5 to 10 MPH speed range……...The facilities at Boxholm consists of one rolling mill for medium bars and a fine rolling mill for the smaller size range. The dust in this grain size range originates primarily from combustion operations and other industrial processes. Technologies with a high rate of reduction over the entire size range of the particles.………….The coat was out of my price range. Grand hotels were outside my price range. Despite some minor flaws, the Sunny Health & Fitness Twister Stepper ranks as one of the best steppers in this price range. Use our gift finder to find something in your price range. Choose one within your price range that has the features that best suit your needs. [within your budget: e.g. 5 Ways to Stay Within Your Budget When Buying a House. Buying a Car Within Your Budget. The real trick is staying within the boundaries of your budget. That car doesn't fit (in/into/within) my budget.……...The project was completed within budget. Most young people have to live within a tight budget.])

anything from
- = anywhere from: e.g. The cows produce anything from 25 to 40 litres of milk per day. He trains anything from seven to eight hours a day.
- anything from A to B: e.g. He can grill anything from sea-bass to steak. It can fit anything from sweaty clothes to a work laptop…..That might be anything from reading a menu to taking notes for a book report..…………......anything from A to B to C etc: e.g. Dragan has reviewed anything from hybrid table saws, to drywall screw guns, to bolt extractors. Here are tips to sell old stuff for top dollar — including anything from furniture, to clothes, to accessories, to used electronics.
* bez anywhere: e.g. From ammunition to ear and eye protection, it all fits neatly inside. From covering windows to cleaning gutters to getting your heater serviced, taking time to prepare your home for winter can make a big difference. From early mobile navigation devices to ruggedized tracking solutions, electronic work diaries and fleet intelligence systems, our solutions have been at the forefront of telematics in Australia and New Zealand. ………….US PeaceKeeper products from shooting mats, range bags, active shooter packs, AR, handgun, to shotgun & rifle cases, US PeaceKeeper has got you covered. In the game's initial mission tutorials, players learn about the general mechanics of gameplay, which range from gunfights to horseback riding, from hunting to fishing, and all of the other actions and duties that you might expect to fulfill if you were physically plopped down into that savagely Wild West world.

is/are as follows - je/su kao sto sledi
(e.g. The regulations are as follows: The winners are as follows: E. Walker; R. Foster; R. Gates; A. Mackintosh. Our travel plans are as follows: start at the very bottom of Chile, and then go up.........The winners were as follows – Smith, Mitchell, Glowser, and Bryce. This can be done if you proceed as follows.)
- The following is/are (e.g. The following is a list of the best ten schools………...The following are disadvantages of the SML approach. The following are my three reasons:)
- sth .include the following (e.g. The reporting options on this device include the following:)
* Which of the following are true? Which of the following is true about a firm's cost of debt?
*** Listed below are

(just/right) around the corner - not far away, or going to happen soon:
(e.g. It's still cold today, but spring is just around the corner. With summer just around the corner, there couldn't be a better time to treat your home to a bright new look. I'm feeling a little depressed at the moment, but I'm sure good times are just around the corner. Our company is devoted to the self-driving car and believes that its widespread use is right around the corner.)

as early as - vec   e.g. tomorrow, this summer, next year, etc.
(e.g. We may announce the winners as early as tomorrow. Inflation could fall back into single figures as early as this month.)

as far as something is concerned = so far as sth is concerned (= as for, when it comes to, regarding, in terms of)  
(e.g. I make the decisions as far as finance is concerned. As far as dinner is concerned, it's been pushed to 8:00, so no need to rush. As far as our Canadian dairy activities are concerned, we are taking steps aimed at offering new value-added products. As far as books and computers are concerned, I can say in my firm confidence that computers will never replace books……...........So far as those big companies are concerned, we're just another little company that they can step on.)

as mentioned/stated/said earlier/before/above/previously - Kao sto je pomenuto/izjavljeno/receno ranije/gore

as soon as possible - sto pre to bolje, as soon as I/you/he/she/we/they can = at the earliest/first opportunity - prvom prilikom

as per (= according to, in accordance with, in tune with) - po (e.g. as per your request, as per instructions, as per my expectations, as per your convenience, as per your preference……......e.g. As per ISO standards)

As the old saying goes, xxxxxx. (najcesci slucaj)………...As the old saying goes, “xxxxxx”. - stara izreka kaze……....dve tacke bez navodnika
(e.g. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. As the old saying goes, we are as strong as our weakest link……...As the old saying goes: don't count your chickens before they hatch……….As the old saying goes, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.")

as time goes on……….as time passes - kako vreme prolazi    
(e.g. As time goes on, we are faced with new viruses and new problems. Occupational therapy can help with daily living skills as time goes on……...As time passes, this issue becomes increasingly more serious and increasingly difficult to resolve. I expect that more information will be made available on that issue as time passes.)
* with time - s’vremenom - happening or changing gradually                   [with age]
(e.g. You will feel better with time. Her condition should improve with time. With time, you will become accustomed to speaking properly with your partial denture.)
* with each passing day
(e.g. The distinct odour of a dead animal which gets worse with each passing day.)

as with, just like, similar to, similarly to... - kao i, kao i sa, kao i kod, slicno kao,...        [kind of]
- (just) as with
(e.g. Just as with the LED systems, placing the barrier between the bulb and the water creates problems.  Just as with onshore projects, the economic efficiency of an offshore project depends on the costs per kilowatt hour.……….As with the previous version of the product, this version also contains feature XXX. As with most things, the easier it is to do the more likely it is to be done.)

- (just/much) like (any) (other) 
(e.g. Just like humans, insects need food, water and shelter to survive. He’s just like his father. Your heart is a muscle just like any other and in order for it to become strong it must be worked. The symbols can be configured in their properties just like any other drawing object. The truth is dental practice just like other types of businesses can benefit immensely by using digital marketing platforms. All of the models we've tested have the usual options like height and tilt, just like office chairs.…....Like a sling, a wrap is also made of a wide piece of fabric. Like single flush toilets, it has its lever on the left-hand side………...Much like finding effective straps, it’s crucial you find a back brace in the correct size. The film industry - much like the music industry - has been complaining for some time now. It is likely that the future will actually look very much like the present. An electric planer, much like a handheld planer can shave a shape as well as acting as a belt sander.)
*** moze i ovako: e.g. Just like your car’s engine needs oil for lubricating the moving parts and reducing the wear, so does your electric razor. Just as a locked door can keep intruders out, a properly sealed door can help keep out unwanted pests.
*** Just the same way (e.g. Just the same way an editorial content calendar helps you keep track of your content strategy, you can’t fail with a communication calendar.)
***  as is the case with
(e.g. Assuming that your patient records are computerized, as is the case with most dental or medical practices today. Several poor African countries have had their debts to foreign creditors canceled, as is the case with Mali, Niger, and Chad.)

- similar to: 
(e.g. Similar to engineered wood, laminate flooring consists of a plastic resin veneer attached to a plywood core. Similar to the DC200, you will need to download the Rand McNally Driver Connect App to your phone or tablet………...I bought some new shoes which are very similar to a pair I had before. The two sisters are so similar that it's almost impossible to tell one from the other. Paul is very similar in appearance to his brother.)
- similarly to {awkard}
(e.g. Similarly to the previous version of this product, this version contains the same feature.)

Aside - Oxf. dict.: Used to indicate that one is dismissing a topic or changing to a new subject.; Not taken into account or excluded from consideration
(e.g. All that aside, Brandon didn't want her back. All of this/that aside, it was a good time to do it. With all that aside, this is a user-friendly and easy-to-clean appliance that’ll look great on your countertop. Joking aside, I've certainly had my fill. All kidding aside, we really need to get busy........Errors aside, the book is distractingly overwritten. Emotional arguments aside, here are the facts. Annoyances aside, I would still buy this router. Brexit aside, many law firms see energy, technology and infrastructure as the areas of growth. Durability aside, it’s a pretty basic red dot sight............Minor complaints aside, the HIC citrus juicer is a great product.)
1.2 https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/aside {  videti i primere za Leaving aside}
*** moze i ovako: The overall situation/quality is good, despite a few minor problems/drawbacks.

ask around - to ask a lot of different people in order to get information or help:
(e.g. If you ask around I'm sure someone there can give you directions to the museum. We usually ask around before trying a new restaurant. Everybody has a favorite restaurant, so ask around. I'm not sure where you can find a babysitter - I'll ask around. It may only be known by those already working in your chosen field, so ask around............Our babysitter's just moved away, so we're asking around for a replacement. I'm 17 and have been asking around for plumbing apprenticeships for a good 4 months now. Maybe you should ask around to find out more about this guy. Ask around to see what others living in your area think about their doctors.)

at best - u najboljem slucaju    [best of all]
(e.g. At best, Doug will be only an hour late. At best they were effective as antidepressants for no more than four months.........If he drops the course now, at best he’ll get an incomplete, and he could fail. his policy, they say, is at best confused and at worst non-existent.)
- at its/one's best - at the highest standard of quality possible;  u najboljem svetlu
(e.g. A semi-automatic line spool keeps it cutting at its best throughout use. This restaurant serves gourmet food at its best. .........The singer was at her best when she performed ballads.)
* operate at peak efficiency (e.g. Your fridge needs to be cleaned periodically so that it operates at peak efficiency.)
- at worst                  [worst of all]
(e.g. At worst, she can only tell you off for being late..........The Senator’s reaction was at best ineffective and at worst irresponsible. We'll have to replace the downstairs carpets at the worst.)
*** Moze i ovako: in the worst case(s)….…….in the worst-case scenario  {moze i odvojeno}
(e.g. In the worst case, it will still be detected until around midday. This can easily cause discomfort while speaking and in the worst case deform your tooth alignment. The rotation of the poles over time can cause degradation and in the worst cases, a structural failure.​..............In the worst-case scenario, a fixation on body image can lead to eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia. When you invest in a structured product with participation, you could in the worst case scenario lose the entire capital that you have invested.)

at first - in or at the beginning:                    [at first glance]
(e.g. na pocetku recenice: At first we just smiled but then we got talking one day. At first, he seemed surprised by my questions. At first, I thought he was joking but then I realized he meant it……..…na kraju recenice: I felt quite disappointed at first. The system also has a lot of great capabilities, but that can make it feel a bit complex at first………...u sredini + gerund: I had some difficulty at first recalling why we were there.)

at fault - kriv                [through no fault of my/your/her/his/their own]
(e.g. Who is at fault? - Ko je kriv? If there was no violation, no hard cornering, and no speeding, it proves that the driver may not be at fault.)
*** through no fault of my/your/her/his/their own - kad neko nije kriv za nesto; used to say that something bad that happened to someone was not caused by them      [at fault]:
(e.g. In my opinion Anna acted more childishly but through no fault of her own. And now we have lost a lot of money through no fault of our own. I have worked 24 years with this government, and through no fault of my own, I am now facing the street.)

at a time - during any one period,  during one particular moment [at the moment, at this point]
(e.g. I can only do one thing at a time. We usually talk to four or five candidates at a time. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.)

at once - odmah (= immediately, right away, right now)..............odjednom, u isto vreme (= at the same time, simultaneously)
* all at once - iznenada (= suddenly)...........u isto vreme (= together, all together)

- at/in the initial/early stage(s)/phase(s) of - u prvom stepenu
* at/in an early stage
(e.g. These observations call again for a general principle of anonymisation of personal data at an early stage of the process. How to achieve profitability in an early stage of the startup……..Surveillance schedules in patients with cutaneous melanoma (CM) aim to detect metastatic spread in an early phase of development.)    
* at/in the early stages
(e.g. They had the ball more often in the early stages of the game. At/in the early stages of the project, we saw a lot of progress.)
* at the earliest possible stage: e.g. Treat oral diseases at the earliest possible stage.
* at this stage
(e.g. There's no point arguing about it at this stage. At this stage, part of the complexity involving the registry is that automatic onboard recording devices.)
* at/in the late stage
(e.g. What to Expect in the Late Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease)
- in the first instance - before other events happen : as the first thing in a series of actions
(e.g. You will be seen in the first instance by your own doctor who may then send you to a specialist. The post was for one year in the first instance with possible renewal to a further year. The appointment of a research officer will be for two years in the first instance. In the first instance, your child will be seen by an ear, nose and throat specialist.)

at the expense of - na racun, po ceni nekoga/necega {Camb. d: If you do one thing at the expense of another, doing the first thing harms the second thing} {Macmillan dic.: if one thing exists or happens at the expense of another, the second thing suffers or is not done properly because of the first}
(e.g. We can't speed up production at the expense of quality. Military strength is often achieved at the expense of a country’s economic health.)
- at the cost of + gerund/imenica   {isto znacenje kao i at the expense of}
(e.g. Some folding electric scooters offer greater durability at the cost of being heavier. She completed the project on time but at the cost of her health.)
*** compromise - to risk having a harmful effect on something; Cause to become vulnerable or function less effectively:
(e.g. How small should a small toilet be and do they compromise functionality with size? His goal was to run a successful business without compromising his principles. Mustad’s UltraPoint Technology ensures incredible sharpness without compromising strength. We would never compromise the safety of our passengers. Last month's leak of source code will not compromise your IT security.)
*** sacrifice
(e.g. Plasma televisions have always been a great way to save money without sacrificing quality. Friction can be reduced without sacrificing conformability and load capacity. The novel architecture reduces overall system cost without sacrificing performance. How to Budget Without Sacrificing What You Enjoy)

at the moment, at the moment of speaking, at this moment............at this point, at this point in/of time - u ovom momentu, tretutku   [at a time]

at/with the push of a button, at/with the press of a button, at/with the touch of a button, at the click of a button - used to emphasize how easy a machine is to use because it is controlled by pushing a button
(e.g. The instrument can gauge a distance with the push of a button. You can't expect to get everything you need at the push of a button..............I can see what's going on at my house at the touch of a button..............I just typed in `data communications' and was sent all this information at the press of a button…………. Administration can obtain a transparent overview of the capacity utilization of kindergartens at the click of a button.)
*** with a simple click (of the mouse)............with a few simple clicks
(e.g. You can ask questions that can be answered with a simple click. New members can join online and current members can now renew with a simple click of the mouse………..With a few simple clicks, the consumer can narrow the search and find a variety of accounts suit to his or her needs.)

at (the) (very) least - u najmanju ruku, barem
(e.g. I know you don't have much money, but you should pay for your own dinner at the very least. At the very least, she deserves to be heard. He wanted to win the race, or at the least, to finish second. Computer viruses are at the very least annoying and often actually destructive. You'll have to wait at least an hour. It's a small house but at least there's a garden. It will cost at least $1000.)

at one’s fingertips - (na dohvat ruke) If you have information at your fingertips, you can get it and use it very easily; convenient and easy to find:
(e.g. She had all the facts at her fingertips. He has all the information he needs at his fingertips. I had the information at my fingertips and hadn't used it……..All the tools and reference information you need to conduct business are right here at your fingertips. The totally redesigned Help system puts all the tips, tutorials and answers right at your fingertips. And there is a wide variety of options at your fingertips. Always have access to the files you need, right at your fingertips. You can have all the music you want - literally at your fingertips.) 
- keep/have sth (close/near) at hand - pri ruci
(e.g. I always keep a glass of water close at hand when I sleep. I always keep my calculator close at hand............Be sure to have a fire extinguisher near at hand. I like to have my books near at hand when I'm working. Having the right equipment at hand will be enormously helpful. When you are working in the kitchen, you must have a fire extinguisher at hand. When you have small children in the house, you must have a first aid box at hand.)
- at arm's length……...within arm's reach
(e.g. Keep your baby in sight and within arm's reach at all times. Infants and small children should be within arm's reach at all times while in the bath. Make sure that all the items you use frequently are within arm's reach............He held the baby out at arm’s length. Kept former friends at arm's length now. He struck a match, and held it at arm's length.)
- keep sth handy
(e.g. It is helpful to keep paper towels and a damp rag handy. Keep your pills handy just in case you feel seasick.)
* easily accessible - lako dostupno
(e.g. This site would make it easily accessible. It was not so easily accessible.........za mesto: Mount Rushmore is easily accessible by road. Champagne is also easily accessible by train............information/data: Editorial offices provide a selection of quickly and easily accessible information. It is important that information on the meaning of quality labels and other distinctive marks relating to these services be easily accessible. Existing data on undesirable effects resulting from use of the cosmetic product are made easily accessible to the public by any appropriate means.............za neku stvar: Check that the multipole switch and socket are easily accessible. Ideally, the MA 21 should be mounted so that it is easily accessible near the ident device. Insured home is easily accessible from the outside. Secondary packaging are clearly visible and easily accessible to the final consumer. Make the program more easily accessible to them.)

B

backed by = suppordet by

bang for the/one's buck           [best /good/great/excellent value for money]
(e.g. These cars are the best bang for the buck. Though it may not be the most important factor in choosing where you want to live, it's interesting to know which cities give you the best bang for your buck. For best bang-for-the-buck I’d have to go with the Holosun HS403A. America's Best Bang for the Buck Colleges 2017………….….They’re very careful when they spend money, and they’re going to insist on getting the most bang for their buck. This state offers the most bang for your bucks…….If you use our bonus code, you'll not only get more bang for your buck, you'll also be assured that you got the best there is. With this program you get more bang for your buck.)

be a matter of (personal) taste/choice/preference
(e.g. Whether you choose to wear a golf glove or not is a matter of personal preference. The amount of increase or decrease is a matter of preference..............I can’t say which wine is best – it’s a matter of personal taste. The first is a matter of taste..............The size of the pleat is a matter of choice. This is a matter of choice.)

be bound to (happen) - to be very likely to do or feel a particular thing........it is bound to - certain or extremely likely to happen: (kad nesto mora, neminovno je da se desi)
(e.g.However, I suppose it was bound to happen sooner or later. If you have problems at home, it’s bound to affect your work. ...........Don’t lie to her. She’s bound to find out. When you are dealing with so many patients, mistakes are bound to happen. With two conflicting styles of dancing taking place simultaneously on sometimes crowded dance floors, collisions are bound to happen. You're bound to forget people's names occasionally. You're bound to feel nervous about your interview. The kids are out late, so of course, she’s bound to worry.)
*** {Bound to is used mainly in spoken English. In written English, people usually use certain to, it is inevitable that instead: e.g Mistakes are bound to happen. → It is inevitable that mistakes will happen. ili Mistakes are certain to happen.}

be/get caught (up) in sth - to be involved in an activity that you do not notice other things; to become involved in a situation, often without wanting to; to become unexpectedly involved in an unpleasant or annoying situation:   
(e.g. bukvalno: We were caught in a heavy storm. He got caught up in the demonstrations and got arrested. Sorry, I’m late – I got caught in traffic...............involved in a situation: She was caught up in the scandal. How did the paper get caught up in a legal dispute? Do not get caught in some bad situation that you have to explain later….....engaged, involved in an activity: I was so caught up in my school work, that I didn't realize what was happening with my sister. Although the gameplay is not extremely enthralling, it is easy enough to get caught up in the game. They are so caught up in the thrill of the activity that little else matters to them. You quickly get caught up in the excitement of a race. gerund: Some owners simply get too caught up in running their business to take time off.)

beef up something - to make something stronger or more effective; to increase or improve something, or to make it more interesting      [kick it/sth up a notch]
(e.g. The company has beefed up its e-mail service. The hotel plans to beef up its marketing effort. Security around the city will be beefed up during the event.  With all these protestors here, we need to beef up security. Both sides are still beefing up their military strength.)

bells and whistles - kad nesto ima neke najmodernije, najbolje features i sl. koji uglavnom nemaju neku korisnu funkciju
(e.g. Although these more expensive rifle scopes may have all (the latest and greatest) bells and whistles, this is a solid performing scope that has never missed a click. My car has all the latest bells and whistles. This darn car has so many bells and whistles that I can't figure out how to open the gas tank! Do you have any cell phones with fewer bells and whistles? All those bells and whistles add to the cost. A software package with more new bells and whistles than ever. Fleet-focused onboard devices offer a lot of bells and whistles.)

best of all - the most important or appealing part of something [the best is yet to come, at best]
(e.g. Best of all, with this particular model you can expect long-term weight loss........The machine is easy to use, easy to clean, and best of all, it's absolutely free when you order these books. It’s clean and well-located, but best of all, it’s affordable.......Of all the participants Reagan came out best of all.......But Black Mountain was often not the best of all possible worlds. I appeal to all who have ever known this best of all hospitals - fight for Bart's.)
- worst of all                  [at worst, the worst is yet to come]
(e.g. I felt tired and depleted, but worst of all I felt all my confidence drop away. I forgot my backpack, and worst of all, I discovered I'd studied the wrong material for the test. She had no office of her own and, worst of all, she didn’t even have her own computer............And worst of all, the Hare got rid Of far more than the Tortoise did. But worst of all were the comparisons being made between Monty Clift and Jekyll and Hyde. Perhaps worst of all, there are those stressful situations where one is accustomed to turn to tobacco for support..............Worst of all was the realization that Tom didn’t need her. The twelfth labor was the worst of all.)

be mindful of (= be aware of) - biti svestan necega
(e.g. Be mindful of your child's total sugar intake for Halloween. Be mindful of how you use your power. Researchers who use listener rating data should be mindful of the potential confounding effect of speaking rate in their data. Those who wish to write and speak effectively will need to be mindful of their language. Over the last four decades, the need for identity and beauty has been rediscovered and one must be mindful of this attainment............We were mindful of the variable detail in the case files. We are mindful of the difficulties of confirming the ' adaptive ' aspect of a radiation.)

be wary of/about - budite oprezni [watch out, watch for, be careful with, look out for, be alert]
(e.g. gerund: e.g. I'm a little wary of/about giving people my address when I don't know them very well………..imenica: Buyers should be wary of hidden costs when purchasing their holiday. People did not teach their children to be wary of strangers.)
- beware (of) - used to warn someone to be very careful about something or someone:
(e.g. You should beware of undercooked food when staying in hot countries. You should beware of fraudsters offering overpriced treatments over the internet. Beware of the dog..............gerund: You should beware of using too many colours together. Beware of falling asleep while sunbathing.  Beware of being too impatient with others..............bez of: It is icy on that pathway in the mornings, so beware. Beware - poisonous chemicals. Beware, this recipe is not for slimmers. He told them to beware.)
- be cautious about
(e.g. We need to be cautious about GMOs in general. It advises to be cautious about the use of mobile phones by children. Be Cautious About Recently-Completed Renovations.............gerund: I think you should be cautious about trying to change their views. Most doctors are cautious about advising you to have surgery. Businesses have become cautious about spending on technology.)

best bet/choice           [safe bet/choice]
- bet
(e.g. Your best bet would be to take a bus to the airport. Your best bet is to put an advert in the local newspaper. Online searches are probably your best bet for finding those great deals on web hosting. Your best bet to win the match is to play as many games as possible. A great customer experience is your best bet to grow your business.....…………..For getting around the city centre, a bicycle is your best bet. If you want to invoke power savings after such a short period of time, turning off monitors is your best bet. If you want to maximize the efficiency of your IT environment, integrated, complementary storage efficiency technologies are your best bet. If you don't have a number printed on the bottom of the filter this may be your best bet. The JetBlue Card will be the best bet for travelers who are loyal to the JetBlue brand.)
- choice
How CPG shoppers are making the best choice. Submersible propeller pumps are generally regarded as the best choice for pumping large volumes of water. The second option is plainly the best choice for all. What would be the best choice for window.)
- safe choice...............the right choice
(e.g. When it comes to buying a musical instrument, YAMAHA is a safe choice...........You've made the right choice.)
*** it's best to 
(e.g. If your inquiry can wait, it's best to call at other times. Why It's Best to Take Tests Early in the Day. It's best to catch work-related asthma early, before it does too much damage.)

big gun(s) - an influential or important person or thing.........The biggest or most powerful tool or asset for a given task.
 (e.g. He's a big gun in science.  He's a big gun at the law firm............My phone calls have not been answered, so it's time to bring out the big guns and send them a subpoena.)
- bring out/in the big guns: to use the most powerful/capable weapons, tools and/or people available
(e.g.  Mike felt it was time to bring in the big guns, so he called a company meeting with the executive board. I knew they would bring in the big guns at the last minute.....You could see that was true when the company brought out their big guns - the two top negotiators in the company. This axe is getting nowhere on this stump—it's time to bring out the big guns and use the dynamite.
- call in the big guns - Consult/Bring in the experts/professionals/specialists/top people.
(e.g. We got to call in the big guns, get him back in custody as soon as possible. Since he hasn't called us, it's time to call in the big guns. We decided to call in the big guns.)

blend in with - to look or seem the same as surrounding people or things and therefore not be easily noticeable:
(e.g. Choose plants that will blend in with the existing garden scheme. Security men were trying to blend in with the crowd. The new library blends in perfectly with the surrounding buildings. The old house blends in perfectly with the countryside.)
*** fit in with sth - If one thing fits in with another thing, they look pleasant together or are suitable for each other:
(e.g. It’s a very nice sofa, but it doesn’t fit in with the rest of the room. This chair doesn't fit in with the style of furniture in my house…….His explanation didn’t fit in with what I saw. This fits in with what you've told me. Your itinerary fits in well with my plans.)
[* fit in/into - To be able to be placed within something because there is sufficient space:
(e.g. into: Do these papers fit into that file? This peg does not fit into this hole….in: That huge sofa simply doesn't fit in through the door. I don't know if we can fit the paragraph in the space provided.)
*** go (well) with - If one thing goes with another, they suit each other or they look or taste good together:
(e.g. Her furniture really goes with the rest of the room. I'm not sure that those shoes really go with that dress.............This wine goes particularly well with seafood. Those shoes go well with that shirt. Things are going very well with the project.)
*** pair well with 
*** match
(e.g. Do you think these two colors match? Does this shirt match these trousers? The shirt and pants match perfectly. In the first exercise, you have to match each capital city to its country. We can help you match the person to the job. Bring a sample of the color you want to our store, and we will match it against one of our paint colors. Sauvignon blanc makes a perfect match for oysters. he curtains are a good match for the sofa.)
*** suit
(e.g. A lot of corn is grown in this area - the soil seems to suit it very well.
The city lifestyle seems to suit her. It’s important to find a form of exercise that suits your lifestyle. That suits me fine.)
*** not sit well/right/easily/comfortably with - "To be something that you agree or are pleased with" {u odricnom obliku}
(e.g. Their decision/answer didn't sit well with the Board of Directors. The whole affair didn't sit well with the manager. The idea that some children have to go hungry in this country just doesn't sit well with me. Her remarks at dinner didn’t sit well with some of the guests. The volatility and their non-guaranteed status do not sit comfortably with the official line linking the two benefits. The populist vision of a peasant landholding democracy does not sit easily with alternative visions of women's rights. What you just said doesn't really sit right with me.)

breeding ground for - a situation or place in which bad things can easily begin to develop:
(e.g. ziva bica: The two-piece toilet can be a breeding ground for mold and bacteria if left unclean over time. Warm milk is the ideal breeding ground for bacteria. The stagnant pond is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. These animals always return to the same breeding ground................bad things: Poor housing conditions are breeding grounds for crime. The university was a breeding ground for political radicals. Flaws in the system have created a breeding ground for financial scandals. The system is, unsurprisingly, a breeding ground for corruption.)

break down         [break up] [breakdown - vidi u "words meaning"]
- if a machine or vehicle breaks down, it stops working
(e.g. The car broke down just outside Winchester. The school bus broke down........... Production has been slow because the equipment keeps breaking down. Your washing machine broken down again. Our dishwasher broke down just a month after the guarantee had expired. If the central heating breaks down again, I will refuse to pay the repair bill.  I'm afraid the blender is breaking down. The elevator broke down, so please use the stairs.)
- to divide sth such as a total amount into separate parts (= take apart)   [= break up into]
(e.g. The amount doesn’t seem quite so bad when you break it down into monthly payments. The data breaks down into three main categories. These rules tell us how a sentence is broken down into phrases. The report breaks down the results region by region. Can you break down our expenses by month and by region? Let's break this problem down into its parts and deal with each one separately. She broke the total down into its components. We broke it into little pieces. The population of the city breaks down into three main groups: the poor, the rich, and the middle class. This guide will break down all your options so you can compare small business loans with ease.…......When the carnival was over, we broke down all the tents. The workers broke down the equipment and put it into storage.)
* When a substance breaks down or when something breaks it down, a biological or chemical process causes it to separate into the substances which make it up
(e.g. Over time, the protein in the eggshell breaks down into its constituent amino acids. Some insects break down materials into nutrients that your plants can use. If you break down water, it's just hydrogen and oxygen molecules. The oil is attacked by naturally occurring microbes which break it down.)
- if a system, relationship, or discussion breaks down, it fails because there is a problem or disagreement [= break up]
(e.g. At one point, the talks broke down completely. Negotiations with management broke down. The communications had broken down. Paola's marriage broke down.)
- to be unable to control your feelings and to start to cry:
(e.g. When we gave her the bad news, she broke down and cried. She completely broke down at the funeral and cried through the whole thing.)
- If you break down a door or barrier, you hit it so hard that it falls to the ground.
(e.g. An unruly mob broke down police barricades and stormed the courtroom. Firefighters were called after his father failed to break the door down. We broke down the wall with big hammers.)
- To break down barriers or prejudices that separate people or restrict their freedom means to change people's attitudes so that the barriers or prejudices no longer exist.
(e.g. His early experience enabled him to break down barriers between Scottish Catholics and Protestants. This political party hopes to break down the barriers between social classes. The aim of the agreement is to break down barriers to trade.....They had to break down many social prejudices to manage to succeed.)
- to explain something step by step
(e.g. Let us break it down for you. Let me break this down as simple as possible for you.    There are seemingly endless factors to consider when choosing the right marketing budget for your practice, so allow me to break it down for you based on your current stage of business life. Can you break down the healthcare proposal to me? We’re breaking it down for you, so you can make an informed decision on what device is best for your fleet. I have studied both types in detail, so let me break it down for you.)

Break up    [break down]
- to break something to make smaller pieces; divided into several smaller parts
(e.g. Civil war could come if the country breaks up. There was a danger of the ship breaking up completely......Break the chocolate up into squares. He broke the bread up into chunks and gave Meer a big one. The story should be about 50,000 words in length, broken up into 2,000 word chapters.)
- if a relationship breaks up, it ends (raskinuti s'nekim)
(e.g. He's just broken up with his girlfriend. My girlfriend had broken up with me.....Fred has given me no good reason for wanting to break up our marriage. There were suggestions that her involvement had broken up the partnership.)
- if a meeting or other event breaks up, or if you break it up, it ends and people leave
(e.g. A neighbor asked for the music to be turned down and the party broke up. Police used tear gas to break up a demonstration. The talks didn’t break up until after midnight.)
- if the sound on a radio or mobile phone breaks up, you can no longer hear the person who is speaking on it
(e.g. The line's gone; I think you're breaking up. I can’t hear you, you’re breaking up.)
- to divide a large area or a period of time into smaller parts so that it does not seem so big or long
(e.g. I usually go for a walk around three o’clock to break up the afternoon.)

bring something to the table - to provide something that will be a benefit; Contribute something of value to a discussion, project, etc.; To provide or offer a useful skill or attribute:
(e.g. Clarkson was the right person to hire – she brings a lot of experience and some important skills to the table. He brings years of leadership experience to the table. Consultants who can bring strategic thinking to the table. In selecting one candidate over another, an employer always needs to assess what each brings to the table.)

bring together - (= zdruziti se, okupiti se, spojiti se) - to cause (people) to join or meet: to cause (people) to come together
(e.g. something (event, conference, etc.) or someone bring together smo/sth: The event was unique in bringing together politicians, business leaders, and academics. The conference has brought together some of the world's leading experts on laser technology. We brought together researchers from three different universities to work on the project. We brought together all the tools that we needed.………..someone are/were brought together: She and her husband were brought together by a shared love of the natural world. They were brought together in a large conference room…………….bring sb/sth together: We need to bring them together to discuss their differences. Thank you for bringing us together. What will it take to bring the two sides together to finally agree on a contract? We should bring all the pieces from the box together before we start trying to assemble the desk. He brought everyone together in the drawing room. We bring our team together to plan the components of the campaign that will get you results. The Government failed to bring the people together.)
- come together 
(e.g. to form a group: People from many different areas have come together to try to find a solution. .\We're coming together so we don't have to take two cars..............to begin to work or proceed in the desired way; to start working successfully with each other: I remember how the community came together and were so supportive of each other. The project started slowly, but everything is finally starting to come together now................to join or meet: The place where two rivers come together. According to the directions, those two pieces need to come together. What will it take to for both sides to come together to finally agree on a contract?)
- put together
(e.g. to prepare or produce something by collecting pieces of information, ideas etc: It took all morning to put the proposal together. The management is putting together a plan/proposal/package to rescue the company. It takes about three weeks to put the magazine together. Initially, they simply put together a series of guidelines..……………to form people into a group: We are currently putting together a sales and marketing team. A team of experts has been put together to examine the effects of global warming. The exhibition has been put together by a group of young artists. She earns more than all the rest of us put together. The population of the US is bigger than that of Britain, France, and Germany put together.…………..to make a machine, model, etc by joining all the different parts (= assemble): I can’t work out how to put this table together. It took several hours to put the puzzle together. Will you help me put this desk together?)

burn a hole in your/sb's pocket - If money is burning a hole in your pocket, you are very eager to spend it.; you want to spend it as soon as you can
(e.g. Don't wait until the money's burning a hole in your pocket, plan ahead. My allowance is burning a hole in my pocket! I can't wait until school is over, so I can go buy some baseball cards! Don't let that bonus burn a hole in your pocket—save it up for something you really want. Bill Conway has a huge wad of cash burning a hole in his pocket.  I've always found that money burns a hole in my pocket, so I've never been able to keep a proper savings account.)
* burn a hole in your/sb's budget (Kad je nesto skupo):  [put a dent in your budget]
(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!)

buy it for life - kad je nesto kvalitetno, izdrzljivo, i kupis ga pa ti traje ceo zivot
(e.g. This surely is a “buy it for life” product. The 10 Best Durable 'Buy it for Life' Bag Brands. My parents have done a terrific job of acquiring buy-it-for-life kitchen tools. I'm talking about “Buy It For Life” items. My new buy it for life jacket.)

- by any means: Oxford dic.: [with negative] = In any way; at all (= nimalo, uopste)
(e.g. I'm not poor by any means. He didn't drive slowly by any means. Watering the garden plants is not an easy job, by any means. This is not essential by any means, but it can help in certain projects.)
- by any means necessary/possible: to achieve something by doing whatever is needed {ostvariti cilj po svaku cenu cesto using unethical or illegal methods}
(e.g. He vowed that he would succeed by any means necessary. What made you want to look up by any means necessary? He ruthlessly achieves his goals by any means possible.)
- by all means (= certainly...........In any way possible, regardless of risk or expense)
(certainly: e.g. I will attempt to get there by all means. Could I have a glass of water, please?" "By all means – I'll get it for you.............In any way possible: e.g.  There will be a lot of people at this event, but we need to court that one big investor by all means. I plan to make use of him by all means.)
- by no means: in no way; not at all by no means {isto znacenje kao by any means ali se koristi u pozitivnim recenicama}
(e.g. The prize is by no means certain. It is by no means certain that we'll finish the project by June. )
* by means of: with the use/help of, by way of
(e.g. We crossed the stream by means of a log. I wake up for work by means of an alarm clock.)

- by contrast, - za razliku od, nasuprot (= unlike)
(e.g. The technology sector is doing badly. Old economy stocks, by contrast, are performing well again. The private sector, by contrast, has plenty of money to spend.)
- in contrast (to)
(e.g. In contrast to his predecessor, Bush has little appetite for foreign travel.........In contrast, the lives of girls in well-to-do families were often very sheltered. In contrast, the key component of the bacterial cell wall is called peptidoglycan.)
- on/to the contrary (to)               [on the other hand]
(e.g. On the contrary, there may be some who would agree with you. The victim, on the contrary, asks the bystander to share the burden of pain........On the contrary to the people who strive for the group success, there are others who try to evade their responsibilities.)
* as opposed to - rather than/instead of      {ima drugo znacenje}
(e.g. The box is made of plastic, as opposed to wood. They use fresh fish, as opposed to fish that has been frozen. As opposed to sitting around watching TV, you could be working on your paper.)

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cast/shed/throw light on sth - to provide an explanation for it or information that makes it easier to understand:
(e.g. Experts hope the plane’s flight recorders will shed light on the cause of the crash. Recent research has shed light on the causes of the disease. Investigators hope to shed light on what started the fire. As an economist, he was able to shed some light on the problem. We will also shed some light on the best M1A magazines on the market………….This study is one of the first to throw light on the factors that influence preparation. Epidemiological studies sometimes threw light on preventable causes of cancer. Recent investigations have thrown new light on how the two men died………...We've hired a private investigator to help cast light on the clandestine dealings of the baron. These documents we've uncovered cast some light on how the late author's final book was meant to end. Research findings that cast new light on the origin of our universe. The numerous biographies of Baldwin cast little light on the subject.)
*** spotlight - to direct attention to someone or something:
(e.g. The article spotlights the problems of the homeless. The recent scandal served to spotlight the president’s privacy problems...................shine a spotlight on smo/sth: The article shines a spotlight on the need for government investment in public utilities and infrastructure. We're trying to shine a spotlight on students who have made important contributions to the community....................turn the spotlight on sth: The documentary turned the spotlight on the low wages paid to manual workers.)

catch/capture/attract/grab/get somebody’s attention/interest/imagination 
(e.g. Have you spotted anything that catches your interest? Lucie whistled sharply to catch the other girl’s attention. This is a story that will catch the imagination of every child……..Using video is one of the best ways to grab the attention of potential customers……...We tried to attract/get your attention, but you didn't hear us calling you.)
* draw (one’s) attention to
(e.g. Could I draw your attention to the statue standing at the entrance? A dark house can draw attention to the fact that the house is empty.  It helps draw attention to your business from the road. It can help draw attention to certain areas. She jumped and shouted to draw attention to herself. We have to try and get in without drawing attention to ourselves.)
* hold someone’s attention/interest
(e.g. It’s hard to hold their attention for more than 15 minutes. Videos have the potential to hold customer’s attention on retail sites for two minutes longer than average.)

catch someone off guard - uhvatiti nespremnog; Cam dict.: to surprise someone, esp. in a way that makes the person feel confused or uncertain      [catch/take someone by surprise]
(e.g. and ask for your input in passing. I caught him off guard when I told him I was resigning. The invitation had caught me off guard. Remembering to have to log out of driving caught me off guard on numerous occasions.)

(the) chances are (that) - It is likely.
(e.g. The chances are that he’ll come if he can finish work on time. Chances are (that) they'll be late anyway. Bring an umbrella with you because chances are it's going to rain today.)
- chances are slim/small/not good/poor/scarce/bad/tiny/   {testirao sam u Google Ngram Viewer}
(e.g. The chances are slim that the design you choose off the wall represents you. If you have a simple HTML home page, the chances are slim to be a victim of any nuisance. ...............chances of * are slim: If it is left to the rules of the market economy, its chances of survival are slim. But the chances of success are very slim. The chances of a successful enlargement are slim if the public is badly informed or not informed at all. The chances of finding your ball here are extremely slim. ...your chances of: If you get started on a project without the right team, your chances of success are slim. If a school looks for students with a minimum 85 average or above and your GPA is 70, your chances of getting accepted are slim to none.)
- chances are good/high/great    {testirao sam u Google Ngram Viewer}
(e.g. Once branded as a truancy problem, chances are good that the branding will become a behavior problem. With this kind of involvement, chances are good that you will find what works best for your child. If your existing air conditioner needs replacement or is more than 10 years old, chances are good that it is also inefficient……….chances of * are good: The chances of success are good. The chances of approval are good if you apply after fixing the denial reason. Your lawyer should be able to tell you whether your chances of winning are good.)
*** drugi nacini da se kaze:
- there is a good chance
(e.g. If an infection spreads to your tooth’s root canal and nerve, there is a good chance your tooth’s nerve will die. If he is released, there is a good chance he will commit offences, destroy evidence, or bother the victims or witnesses.)
- there is a higher chance:
(e.g. If you have listed your medical practice on local online directories, there is a higher chance for you to appear on search engine results pages.)
- there is less chance of
(e.g. One-piece toilets are molded, so there is less chance of breakage between the couplings. Thus there is less chance of damage and mistakes. There is less chance of recovering a subordinated loan than a principal loan. If you know the history of the file then there is less chance of it being a genuine threat.)
- there is a greater likelihood of
(e.g. If pests are living close to your property, there is a greater likelihood of them getting inside your property.)
- better chances of + smo/sth + gerund…………the less chance there is of:
(e.g. More traffic means better chances of people giving your dental practice a try………….The shorter the tongue the less chance there is of being able to carry longer kayaks.)
- the odds are greater that:
(e.g. The more you travel, the odds are greater that you’ll encounter some of these scenarios.)

increase/maximize/boost (the/your) chances/odds/likelihood/risk of + imenica/gerund…….....reduce/minimize the chances of    [increase the risk of] {chances u mnozini....risk u jednini}
Chances/Odds
- imenica: (e.g. One cup of coffee a day increases the chances of cavities........Five Life Skills Can Boost Your Odds of Well-Being. )
- gerund: (e.g. How can I increase my chances of getting pregnant? It makes the game much more interesting and increases your chances of winning........Boost Your Odds of Winning. ………………....reduce your chances/odds of developing kidney cancer. This means that keeping your hands away from your face could help reduce your chances of getting a cold. 
* increase/reduce the chances of + imenica + gerund:
(e.g. Following these steps can help reduce the chances of pests entering the rental property. 6 Ways To Increase the Chances of Your Resume Getting Read. Safety training minimizes chances of a forklift driver injuring himself.)
 Likelihood
- likelihood of: (e.g. gerund: Some characteristics increase the likelihood of getting married and living together........imenica: Warmer Weather Increases the Likelihood of Pest Infestations…………...10 Steps to Reduce the Likelihood of Falls. Top 10 Tips to Minimize the Likelihood of Workplace Violence)
- likelihood that (e.g. Through search engine optimization, the dental practice’s website is ranked higher in Google searches, increasing the likelihood that it will be clicked. A stimulus increases the likelihood that the preceding behavior will be repeated. Insurance increases the likelihood that healthcare markets will function ideally.)
Risk
- increase the risk of: 
(e.g. gerund: Factors that may increase the risk of getting lung cancer. Licensing increases the risk of losing control over a firm's proprietary.…….imenica: Scientists have identified factors that increase the risk of Alzheimer's. It increases the risk of obesity.)
 - reduce/cut down the risk: 
(e.g. imenica: Research shows that there are several ways to reduce the risk of SIDS. …..….gerund: Keep nails short to reduce the risk of damaging your skin. Reduce the risks of developing heart disease……...…….....imenica: How can you cut down the risk of cancer? Cut down the risk of injury for your new employees…..gerund: Users can get clean equipment to cut down the risk of passing on infectious diseases.)
* your risk of……..your xxx risk of………..the risk of + xxx + gerund
(e.g. How to reduce your risk of dementia? It is in your best interests to cooperate fully with the police to reduce your risk of arrest or further charges. If you are a smoker, using the pill will increase your risk of serious blood clots, heart attack and stroke.  However, your risk of getting diabetes later in life is higher if you have had gestational diabetes................In addition, LendingTree will only perform a soft pull on your credit, meaning that there is no risk of your credit score being hurt from using their service. There's always a risk of your valuables getting damaged during a move…………….Short-throw projectors minimize the risk of people getting in front of the projector and blocking part of the image. Breast pumps can increase the risk of children getting asthma. Retraining yourself to use email can greatly reduce the risk of hackers affecting your business and personal data.)

has/have ili is/are come a long way: To make considerable progress, improvement, or success
(e.g. Information technology has come a long way in the last 20 years. Medicine has come a long way in recent years.....He's come a long way from his days as a young reporter. Projectors have come a long way from the days when the most useful way to categorize them was by their weight class. I've come a long way since then.)
- go a long way - To achieve much success, to be successful
(e.g. You'll go a long way if you learn to never quit.)
- go a long way toward(s) doing sth - to be very helpful or useful; important factor in achieving that thing; to achieve much success      [come in handy]
(e.g. The money raised will go a long way towards providing essential food and medicine. Although not a cure, it goes a long way towards making the patient's life tolerable. Don't do anything rash—patience will go a long way toward bringing you allies in this situation.)

come across,  run into, bump into {come across - uglavnom za stvari (ali moze i za ljude)..........run into - za ljude i zivotinje}
- come across:
1) to meet someone, or to find something by chance
(e.g. I came across a word I’d never seen before. Have you ever come across such a horrible person in all your life? I came across him in the library after work. John came across a book he had been looking for. Where did you run across that lovely skirt?)
2) come across (as): if someone or something comes across in a particular way, you have a particular opinion of them when you meet them or see them; to give other people a certain feeling or opinion
(e.g. She comes across really well (= creates a positive image) on television. A lot depends on how well you come across in the interview.)
- run into:
1) to meet someone you know when you are not expecting to
(e.g. I ran into my boss at the supermarket. He ran into Krettner in the corridor a few minutes later. Graham ran into someone he used to know at school the other day.)
2) If you run into trouble, problems or difficulties, you unexpectedly begin to experience them.        [encounter]          [need/problem/difficult(y)ies/complication(s) arises]
(e.g. They agreed to sell last year after they ran into financial problems. The project ran into financial difficulties. Some heavily-indebted developers have run into trouble, causing problems for the finance companies that back them. It was a year that also saw Barings run into trouble keeping personnel.)
3) If a vehicle runs into something, it accidentally hits it.
(e.g. The driver failed to negotiate a bend and ran into a tree. He ran into the back of another car. A truck ran into me (=hit my car) at the lights this morning.)
- bump into:
1) to meet someone you know when you have not planned to meet them
(e.g. We bumped into Amy when we were in town last week. I happened to bump into Mervyn Johns in the hallway. I bumped into Jean in town.)
2) To touch or strike something or someone; to accidentally hit against something
(e.g. As I turned around, I bumped into a filing cabinet. I lost my balance and bumped into the person ahead of me in line. We need to move that coat rack because the door keeps bumping into it. The child on the bicycle nearly bumped into me.)
- encounter             [run into]      [need/problem/difficult(y)ies/complication(s) arises]
(e.g. When did you first encounter these difficulties? We encountered a problem with the fuel pump during safety tests. We have encountered one small problem………….to meet someone unexpectedly: On their way home they encountered a woman selling flowers. As we left the memorial area we encountered a group of German students………encounter with: I had an alarming encounter with a wild pig. I had a bruising encounter with my ex-husband last week.)      

come at / come in {kad necega ima puno pa dolaze po razlicitim...}
- at: different experience levels, price points, prices
-  in: (all,many,different,many different,several,a few,various,a variety of,all kinds of) shapes, styles, sizes, lengths, colors, materials, varieties, price ranges           (= available in different)
(e.g. Dream houses come in many different shapes and sizes. Ceramic tiles come in so many varieties and colors. The hardware comes in a few varieties, including several consumer grade android tablet options. Toilets come in all shapes and sizes, some being taller, others more compact. Alfa Laval centrifugal separation systems come in a wide range of sizes and capacities. Work pieces come in various shapes. Some boxes of planks come in varying lengths. Alfa Laval heat exchangers come in a variety of materials, sizes, and capacities. Pay television channels come in different price ranges. Albums come in all price ranges. Bathroom mobility aids come in all kinds of shapes and sizes.)

come at/with a price/cost (to) - za to se placa cena (metaforicki), ima svoju cenu      [take its/a toll]
(e.g. Peace comes at a price and is not the natural order of things. But if her autobiography is anything to go by, her success has come at a price. ...........Lawn care, however, has come at a high cost to the environment. The perks of traditional turf lawns come with some serious costs — like fuel for mowers, fertilizers, pesticides, and watering, just to name a few.)

come down to = boil down to - svoditi se na (nesto sto je najvaznije, krucijalno)
(e.g. Which is the right chair for most people will probably boil down to three factors: looks, price, and ergonomics. The problem boils down to one thing - lack of money. It’s difficult to choose which appliance to buy, but in the end, it usually boils down to cost. The issue really boils down to whether customers will be willing to pay more for the same product or not. ............ It all comes down to money in the end. In the end, it all comes down to who wants the job the most. People talk about various reasons for the company's failure, but it all comes down to one thing: a lack of leadership. Eventually, our choice of hotel will come down to how much we can afford. What the problem comes down to is whether the consumer will be willing to pay more for a higher quality product. The election is going to come down to which candidate seems most trustworthy to the voters.)
- come:
- boil:

come in handy - useful, helpful     (= come in useful)             [go a long way toward(s)]
(e.g. This money will come in handy when we go on vacation. That flashlight comes in handy when I'm trying to find something in my car at night............ I think that this gadget will come in handy in the kitchen. ………...Most of the mounts in the market are equipped with a see-through design which comes in handy for continuous use of iron sights on your rifle. This feature may come in very handy for mixed fleets……….This function is handy if you plan on making and consuming different types of juices……...It was a lot colder out than I thought it would be, so your jacket really came in handy!)
- come in useful
(e.g. You should keep that paint - it might come in useful one day. The accommodation is some distance from the clubhouse, so a hire car comes in useful. That flashlight comes in useful when I'm trying to find something in my car at night.)

come into play (in+imenica/gerund) - to become an important factor in a particular situation; to start to happen or have an effect [comes in, play a role]
(e.g. Many factors come into play when purchasing the right mouth guard for you. A lot of different factors came into play in making this decision. In the summer, a different set of climatic factors come into play. My kids usually get cranky as bedtime approaches and tiredness comes into play. When the new policy comes into play, fewer people will have control.)
- be brought into play….bring sth into play
(e.g. All the resources and staff available were brought into play to cope with the crisis. Breathing brings many muscles into play. Brands such as Denon, Sony and Yamaha also bring their AV electronics into play.)

come loose - otkaciti se od necega, razlabaviti se become unfastened   [get loose - to disengage one's self; to be released from confinement: https://www.thefreedictionary.com/To+get+loose]
(e.g. You better tighten that tire, it's starting to come loose. The rope came loose. Some ropes had come loose and were swinging wildly in the wind. A wire has come loose at the back............Finally got to used it for the first time and the stitching came undone.)

come/spring to mind - pasti na pamet
(e.g. come: Three possible explanations come to mind. His name comes to mind when you mention the strike. A new idea just came to mind. He's not a writer who comes to mind when you think of crime thrillers, but his books are edgy, brilliant page-turners......................spring: Integrity and honesty are words that spring to mind when talking of the man. I just used the first excuse which sprang to mind. They asked for my comments, but nothing sprang to mind. Say the word "Australia" and a vision of beaches and blue seas immediately springs to mind.)
*** pop into someone’s head/mind
(e.g. mind: There are a couple of things that pop into my mind, at least. Traditionally when people wanted to treat their misaligned or crooked teeth, the first thing that popped into their mind was a mouth full of wires, which seemed unpleasant..........................head: All at once an idea popped into her head. And Arnie was the first lie that popped into her head. The idea for this new model of car just popped into my head as I was driving home last night.)

come up short - to fail to win or achieve something; To exert much effort but still fail miserably (kad se u nesto ulaze dosta truda a rezultati su minimalni)
(e.g. We’ve been to the state tournament four times, but we’ve come up short every time. We're so close to getting the job done, but we keep coming up short. We came up short of our goal.)

come to the fore - To be emphasized or made more noticeable; to become prominent; to become important:
(e.g. This issue came to the fore last century and has confounded politicians for many years. This argument needs to come to the fore when you rewrite your paper. This scholarship will allow talented young people to come to the fore at our university. The question of salary has now come to the fore. Since his great successes as a prosecutor, he has really come to the fore in city politics.)

compare:                     [on (a) par with,  in the same league with]
- (just) doesn’t/can’t compare with - ne moze da se poredi sa
(e.g. Instant coffee (just) doesn’t compare with freshly ground coffee  (= fresh coffee is much better). Her material doesn't compare with her vocal talent...........The dried stuff just can't compare with the taste and aroma of fresh basil. But that can't compare with the innovation and confidence that we see in Magnolia.)
* beyond compare - so good that everyone or everything else is of worse quality:
(e.g. Her beauty is beyond compare. Integrity, teamwork, respect, and professionalism were beyond compare in 2008. Loewe Reference is beyond compare: a home entertainment system which sets its own standards in every respect. His generosity and guidance were beyond compare.)
* Nothing
(e.g. Nothing, though, will compare with competing in the Masters. There was nothing in Australia to compare with the limestone scenery around Craven. When it came to tie holes, however, nothing could compare with the drama of the match. Nothing compares to seeing her smile and hearing her cute laugh.)
* Moze i ovako - sth is not comparable:
(e.g. They are not comparable in any way to in-office whitening. Demand for LED applications increased steadily, although the volumes are not comparable with those for solar cell applications. The product types produced and sold by this exporting producer and the ones produced and sold by the producer in the analogue country were not comparable.)
*** sth is unmatched……….can’t be matched
(e.g. OBO's new cable routing system for fibre optic networks is unmatched. Environmental soundness and reliability that is unmatched by any other technology currently available in the market. A level of consumer trust that is unmatched by almost any other brand. Despite its compact dimensions, the RCM-26 is unmatched in terms of its capabilities and audio performance. Evaluation of the EMC of a device under test in accordance with commercial standards is unmatched in this class of instrument. DRYAIR has the research and development expertise that is unmatched in its field..............In general, the feeling you get from a mechanical keyboard can’t be matched.)

competition
- fierce competition - zestoka konkurencija
(e.g. There's fierce competition among photographers for clients. How to Survive Against Fierce Competition. For consumers, the fierce competition could drive down prices………...Competition is fierce, which means low prices, but also a bewildering choice. As competition is fierce in the container market, flexibility and the integration of management in the logistics chains are essential.)
- stiff competition - napeto takmicenje
- tough competition - teska konkurencija
- heavy competition
- severe competition
* light competition - laka konkurencija
(e.g. If competition is light, 20% should be enough to grab a share of the marketplace.)

comply with…………………. = adhere to………….. abide by
- comply with rules/regulations/requirements/instructions/directives/law/order/standard(s)/criteria/principles/request/wish(es)/etc.
- adhere to rules/terms/principles/law/requirement(s)/guidelines/etc.
- abide by
(e.g. I said I would abide by their decision. The serious collector of funny names abides by certain rules of the game, just as do those who fish for trout.)

conducive to (= beneficial) - providing the right conditions for something good to happen or exist:
(e.g. These sweets lower the pH in a child's mouth, creating a more acidic environment that is more conducive to enamel erosion and decay. Our mild climate is conducive to outdoor entertaining. It may be conducive to bean growth. an environment conducive to learning)

Control
- have control over,    take control over/of,     gain control over/of        
(e.g. While you cannot control how a tenant lives inside their own apartment, you still have control over the common areas of the property. By understanding your investment and retirement options you will have better control over your financial picture. Transport companies have more control over delivery time. You have more control over how your meat cooks. They do not always have full/complete control over their entire supply chain. Moreover, you are in complete control of the sound volume thanks to the volume buttons on the interface. By using digital advertising, you have greater control over what your ad looks like. Do you have any control over this group of screaming children? I have no control over the budget………..Youngsters need to take control of their own lives. I let my anxieties take control of my mind. We have to take control of the situation. It is hoped that this set of strategies will offer hope and direction for employees who are still struggling to take control over their lives. It supports them in their efforts to take control over development tools………….They seek to gain control over their lives by controlling their bodies. Miles saw a chance to gain control of the situation.……….This plugin gives you complete control over your ecommerce storefront.)
- in control of:  having the power to direct or control something  
(e.g. Drivers using electronic logs are in control of all duty status inputs. She will still be in control of the sales department. He managed to stay in control of his emotions. This type of vacuum will help you to be in complete control, reach hard corners, and is gentler on the floor than simple upright models. )
*** stay on top of sth/smo - be in control of what is happening  {ima i druga znacenja}
(e.g. The stock market has been unpredictable, and you really have to stay on top of things. I try to stay on top of things…...You have to stay on top of her if you want her to do it right. I will stay on top of this project.)

- bring/get/keep something under control…...bring (smo or sth) under (one's) control
(e.g. The terms of the treaty bring our country under the king's control. Thankfully, the teacher was able to bring all the screaming kids under control. The dictator was at last able to bring the army under his control. It took two hours to bring the fire under control. ………. Please keep your dog under control! He sometimes has difficulty keeping his temper under control. She remained calm and kept the situation under control. I think you'll have a hard time keeping the department under your control……...The firefighters got the fire under control. A year after the divorce, he finally got his life back under control. You need to get your drinking/gambling/anger under control……….The situation is under control.)
- (get/spin) out of control
(e.g. The fire is burning out of control. The children are completely out of control since their father left.  The computer is out of control..................get: Forest fires can easily get out of control. Nobody wants to see inflation get out of control. I'm dealing with customers all the time who have let their debts get out of control. The real estate market in this city is getting totally out of control.................spin: The country's economy seemed to be spinning out of control. The machine started spinning out of control.)
* get out of hand - to become difficult to control:
(e.g. It was the end of term and the children were getting a little out of hand. The demonstration was getting out of hand. The costs have continued to increase, and now seem to be getting out of hand. Pull or spray garden weeds before they get out of hand. Hundreds of police were poised to intervene if things got out of hand.)

count on - to depend or rely on smo/sth...or.... expect something to happen and make plans based on it
(e.g. The whole team was counting on me, and I let them down. You can always count on him for good advice. Tournament directors are counting on good weather........ gerund: e.g. He is counting on winning seats. We counted on getting a raise. I was counting on Jane driving me home. We’re counting on about 20 people coming to the meal.  I'm counting on the meeting ending on time, or I'll miss my bus. Sorry I'm late, I didn't count on being held up in the traffic.)

count as / to be counted as - regard(ed) as, consider
(e.g. What counts as success in public engagement? Yoga counts as exercise. ..............I count my daughter as my greatest blessing in life.....They are too small to be counted as tornadoes)

cope with - to successfully deal with a difficult situation (nositi se sa, izaci na kraj sa)
(e.g. It must be really hard to cope with three young children and a job. Will she be able to cope with the work?)

core:
- core of: the most important or most basic part of something
(e.g. These 2,500 words form the core of the language. Females comprise the core of the monkeys’ social unit. The core of our workforce comes from local families.)
- to the core - to an extreme degree (do srzi)
(e.g. He's a Conservative to the core. Bill said that John is evil to the core. This organization is rotten to the core. I was shocked to the core.)
- at the core of, at the very core of, at its very core - u samoj srzi, sustinski, u biti (= in essence)
(e.g. Financial instability lies at the core of the institute’s problems. A desire for justice is at the core of his arguments. Technological innovation is at the very core of the company's success.)

crowded with/by (= loaded with, filled with, overwhelmed with, flooded with…full of) - prepuno sa, prenatrpano sa
(e.g. This room is totally crowded with people. The ushers crowded the room with visitors.)

cut (down) (on) costs/expenses/fatty foods, etc. = reduce, lessen......= cut back on - smanjiti kolicinu
- cut:
(e.g. 23 ways to cut costs and save more every month. 10 Ways to Cut Business Costs. 30 Ways To Cut Your Monthly Expenses)
- cut down:
(e.g. Everyone tries to cut down cost wherever possible to save some money in the end. How can you cut down the risk of cancer? The doctor advised him to cut down his working hours...........These improvements will cut down on traffic noise. I’m trying to cut down on salt. I'm trying to cut down on caffeine. Here are a few ways to cut down on debt and save money over time.)
- cut back:
(e.g. It’s time we cut back a little. Pete smokes but he’s trying to cut back........The government has announced plans to cut back on defence spending by 10 percent next year. We’re trying to cut back on the amount we spend on food. If you cut back on fat and sugar, you’ll lose weight.)

D

date back to - to be made or begun at a particular time in the past (datira iz)
(e.g. This tradition dates back to medieval times. The palace dates back to the 16th century. A large collection of records dating back to the 1950s.)

daunting task/challenge/prospect (for+imenica/of+gerund) - obeshrabrujuci zadatak, izazov
(e.g. Climbing Everest is a daunting challenge for any mountaineer.....He’s got the daunting task of following in Ferguson’s footsteps. Starting your own business at the tender age of 23 would seem a daunting task for most people......If you haven't been in a gym since school, joining can be a daunting prospect. The daunting prospect of asking for a loan.)

day in, (and) day out - (especially of something boring) done or happening every day for a long period of time; A phrase used to describe something that happens routinely or regularly (iz dana u dan)
(e.g. I have to do the same boring jobs day in day out. I used to drink coffee day in, day out. Day in and day out, I pass that same woman walking her dog.)

decide on sth/sb - to choose something or someone after careful thought:    [settle on]
(e.g. I've decided on blue for the bathroom. We decided on Spain for our holiday this year. Have you decided on a date for the wedding?)

decisive/deciding/determining factor (for/in)
(e.g. Cost was the decisive/deciding/determining factor in their decision. This will ensure that money and influence are not the determining factors in financing political parties. The presence or absence of various substances and their concentrations are the main determining factors for air quality.………...Quality, price and logistics remain the decisive factors when dealing with global competition. Scalability and the good price/performance ratio were the decisive factors in selecting transtec as a partner…………..The partnership with the private sector is a deciding factor here. It is the geopolitical benefits of the accession of these countries that are the deciding factor for me. Cost is commonly the deciding factor in determining whether to retrofit or reconstruct.)

(before/let's) (we/you) dive in/into sth....delve into.....get into…..dig in…...take the plunge into
(e.g. Let’s delve into the features to discover just what you get for your money with the Exerpeutic 900XL. It's not always a good idea to delve too deeply into someone's past. ...................Let’s dive in. So let’s dive into the detailed reviews of the best selling handpicked Best 1000 watt LED Grow Lights.The class dived into the science experiment. We just dove into fixing up our house.........How did you first get into script writing? We’ll get into more details on these enhancements later on in the review. Many young people want to get into advertising………….....Ready? Let’s dig in…….Pennsylvania had already taken the plunge into youth apprenticeships.)
- take the plunge into {bez into ima drugo znacenje}: 
(e.g. Forsyth took the plunge into politics. Ralph and his wife decided to take the plunge into business. This was not the time to be plunging into some new business venture. ......So let's take the plunge into the 50 song titles responsible for the greatest percentage of awesome music in all of pop history. Let’s take the plunge into the 10 best festivals in Brussels! Let's take the plunge into Windows 8 Metro style sleek social media icons.)
* Let's dig a bit further/deeper. But let's dig a bit further, shall we? Let's dig a bit further so you can see the profound connection sleep has with your weight loss. Let's dig a bit further and see how/why...Let's dig a bit further and uncover….Let's dig a bit further into how we actually use technology……..Still here? OK, let's dig a bit deeper. Let's dig a bit deeper into America's problem with the police. Let's dig a bit deeper and see what...

do/make a good/great/excellent/nice/decent/terrific/fantastic/better/best / bad job of/at/on/in    [work (remarkably) well, get it right]
(e.g. Whoever planned the party did a good/great job. They did a great job. She's doing a fantastic job................of + gerund: The dry cleaner did a good job of removing that oil stain from my shirt. You’ve done a fantastic job of decorating the room. It also does a good job of thinking seriously about his entire career...........of it: I'm not going to let him repair my bike again because he made a really bad job of it last time. With the internet now you can do a decent job of it yourself. In fact, they reckon they would make a far better job of it………….on: I must have done a good job on my midterm exam. We're doing a pretty good job on this. He has done a (very) good job on that. They did a good job on that video. I think that I did a good job on this position. Good job on the painting!...................in: The member did a good job in outlining this issue. The Belgian presidency did a good job in coordinating our position. Wim did a good job in communicating some interesting and important information.)
[*umesto of/on/in moze da se koristi “when it comes to”: e.g. The manufacturer did a good job when it comes to the design and materials used.]
*** do the job just fine 
(e.g. That will do the job just fine. A sponge will do the job just fine. I can do my job just fine if I stick to the day shift. This soaker would do the job just fine.)
***  get the job done (just fine/right/as well/as good/efficiently): (e.g. It keeps you communicating with your team so you can get the job done. A few stretches here and there will get the job done just fine. We have guys who can step up into the play and get the job done just as good. These natural household supplies get the job done just as well, and they won't pollute the water when you wash them down the drain. You can be sure this one will still get the job done (just) right.)
*** get things/stuff done: (e.g. Front carriers are great for getting things done around the house. Jocelyn is known around the office for getting things done. It must make it easier to get things done. 8 tips to boost productivity and get things done at home and in life. 50 Tricks to Get Things Done Faster, Better, and More Easily. 17 Tricks To Get More Things Done During the Work Day............10 ways to get stuff done. How to Stop Procrastinating And Get Stuff Done. Three Surefire Ways To Get More Stuff Done.)
*** be good/great/best/excel/effective at                   {ne korisiti good in vec good at}
(e.g. My brother is great at (playing) golf. This large roof-mount TV antenna is great at finding weak signals. How to be great at your job………...The most important thing is to just be good at what you do. He is good at playing the piano. He is good at tipping the winner in each race. He’s good at football. She’s good at product design…………….Home theater projectors are best at handling full-motion video. You cannot be the best at everything. I am the best at intervals!………….Halima is excellent at organizing events. He is excellent at making complex information accessible. It is excellent at that!..............excel in/at sth: Their biggest competitive advantage is that they excel at manufacturing small, gas-efficient vehicles at low cost. A sturdy youth who excelled at football…..Rebecca always excelled in languages at school. Caine has always been an actor who excels in irony. You want your children to excel in sports?.................This shiny DWR coating is effective at shedding water.)

do the trick - to do what is needed in order to achieve something (= work, fit the bill, have effect, achieve the desired result)
(e.g. A coat of paint might have done the trick, making things that bit more cheery. The recipe calls for pancetta, but I think this regular bacon should do the trick. The gory special effects will do the trick for any fans of the horror genre. Her remedy certainly did the trick.)
- do/work wonders/miracles (for/on/with somebody/something)          [work like a charm]
(e.g.  It does wonders on my wrinkles. Getting the job did wonders for her self-confidence. This tonic will do wonders for you. Rushton has done wonders for the industry. Doctors have discovered that keeping a pet can do wonders for your health...............This washing powder will work miracles on those difficult stains. A few moments of relaxation can work wonders.)

do my/your/his/her/our/their best                
(e.g. As long as you do your best, we’ll be happy. Remember, always do your best. We can only do our best. He wanted to do his best the first time he performed.)
- do your best to do something       [make every effort to, pull out all the stops]  
(e.g. She did her best to make him comfortable. Humphrey did his best to overcome the severe handicap of a badly split party. But I did my best to feed them both. We do our best to make our payday loans affordable.)
- look one’s best
(e.g. It was a first date, and Emily wanted to look her best. I made sure I was very clean and looking my best. It's important to look your best when you're going in for a job interview. The house doesn't look its best for your visit. You'll need to keep your teeth looking their best.)
*** do your very best
(e.g. We did our very best to give our kids a good education.)
*** do everything you can to
(e.g. It is critical to your business that you do everything you can to protect this important asset. You do everything you can to push yourself that little bit further in your sports performance. As you look to the future, you can be reassured that you are doing everything you can to fight your illness.)
*** do everything possible to
(e.g. However, airlines do everything possible to help tourists reach their homes. We must do everything possible to achieve the objectives of the Kyoto protocol.)
*** do everything in your/their/my power
(e.g. I would like to call on you personally to do everything in your power to make sure that we send a signal to the peoples. The most important thing is to do everything in your power to overcome this fear............I do everything in my power to keep them from having to testify. I will do everything in my power for you to be selected.............We should also ensure that universities do everything in their power to take advantage of funding.)

Don't get me wrong - nemojte se shvatiti pogresno
(Don't get me wrong - I'd love to come, but I'm too busy next week. Don't get me wrong, it's interesting work. But it's not permanent.)

double (up) as - to be also used as something else;  to have a second use, job, or purpose
(e.g. The kitchen table doubles as my desk when I'm writing. The school doubled as a hospital during the war. In the corner was an old sofa that doubled as Simon’s bed……….….x and y: It doubles as an ethnic cultural and refugee support group. Columns of cast iron doubled as drainpipes and supports for the ceiling. Preferably swathed in a scarf which can double as a belt, a bikini top - or even as a scarf.)

double check ili spojeno double-check - If you double-check something, you make certain it is correct or safe, usually by examining it again.
(e.g. That’s not to say that you shouldn’t double check though. I'm glad I double checked the urban legend website………Before committing to one, though, I would double-check that the book hasn't been transcribed online, and isn't In Progress. I always double-check to make sure I locked the door. I think the figure is €900, but I'll double-check. Check and double-check spelling and punctuation. Don't believe what you are told; double-check with an independent source. data double-checked for accuracy)

double-edged sword - something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences
(e.g. This much freedom of expression and opinion can be a double-edged sword. The strong currency is a double-edged sword. Intelligence is a double-edged sword. This meeting is a double-edged sword—it's a great chance to get the firm wider exposure, but we're just not prepared enough for it.)

down the road - in the future:                                                [later on]
(e.g. We would love to re-evaluate their product down the road. Lots of things will have changed a few years down the road. Two years down the road, you might feel very differently. It’s a decision that may well have an impact further down the road. You can always upgrade a bit further down the road if you want.)
*** later on - at a time in the future or following an earlier time         [down the road]
(e.g. You need to be extremely accurate when mounting the tank to the wall to avoid leaks later on. We'll talk about this subject some more later on. I’ll come and see you later on. This is only going to cause me more problems later on.)

downside (= drawback)
- Na pocetku recenice: On the downside, {slicno kao On the other hand, ali koristi se kada se govori o manama}............[suprotno On the upside (e.g. On the upside, the car does have a lot of trunk space.)]
(e.g. On the downside, the car does not have much trunk space. On the downside, more efficient combustion increases nitric oxide content. On the downside, actual implementation progress on the ground is far behind (initial) expectations………….My son will automatically have EU citizenship because he's being born in Ireland, but on the downside, we have to apply separately for American citizenship. )
* As for the downside 
(e.g. As for the downside, this toilet is a bit pricey, so it’s not for everyone’s budget. As for the downside, the premium received buffers the risk from a stock decline to some extent. As for the downside, the RFID pouch zipper is the only zipper that doesn't have a lock loop on it.)
* moze i ovako: 
(e.g. The downside of this approach is a lack of clear leadership. The only downside is you have to stop it to adjust the resistance. The only real downsides are the snakes and spiders! The downside is that they’re bulkier than steel toes. The biggest downside of this product is that it’s fairly expensive, at nearly $30 for a 100 mL bottle. The potential downside is losing 100 per cent of your capital. ……..There is a downside: the more she remembers, the more bitter she feels about what happened.)
- suprotno: On the plus side,
(e.g. On the plus side, the separate components are relatively light and easy to carry. The whole ordeal was really stressful, but on the plus side, our son now has EU citizenship! On the minus side, the job doesn't pay very well, but on the plus side, the hours are very convenient.)

drop someone a line - (napisati par reci)  To contact someone, usually with a letter, note, or phone call.; to write a short letter or email to someone
(e.g.  I know you'll be busy enjoying yourself, but please, drop me a line on your trip. I'll drop you a line once I get settled in at school. I dropped her a line inviting her to my birthday party. Drop me a line sometime. Drop me a line and let me know how you’re getting on. Drop us a line and let us know how you are. I dropped Aunt Kelly a line last Thanksgiving. She usually drops me a few lines around the first of the year.)

E

easier said than done - lakse reci nego uciniti
(e.g. Sometimes you want to ask the lawyers if they cannot try to reach agreement before letting us politicians know, but that is probably easier said than done. While this may be easier said than done, there are strategies that can help families adapt to their changing circumstances. Although it's easier said than done, stop smoking or stop chewing tobacco! Of course, that's easier said than done. Now this is clearly easier said than done. Easier said than done - but at least I know what to expect! Being realistic truly means looking at all aspects of a community with unclouded judgment - this is easier said than done. It may be easier said than done, but there's really no other way. But we also realized that that is much easier said than done. But some of those things are easier said than done in daily life.)

End up
- zavrsiti nesto (= end) to bring something to an end
e.g. She ended up her speech with a poem.
- end up + gerund
e.g. A week or two later, you end up having neck and back pain. After working her way around the world, she ended up teaching English as a foreign language.
- end up + imenica/pridev (postati nesto)
e.g. She'll end up penniless if she continues to spend like that.; She could have ended up a millionairess.
- end up in
e.g. After two weeks of traveling around Europe, we ended up in Paris.; Keep on doing that and you’ll end up in serious trouble.
- end up on
e.g. Can a ship carrying thousands of vehicles end up on the ocean floor?
- end up as
e.g. Much of this meat will probably end up as dog food. THCA will end up as consumable THC.
- end up at
e.g. The result was that the engine ended up at the bottom of the canal.; Somehow they all ended up at my house.
- end up with
e.g. So, you generally end up with a lot of the wrong people attending.

Engage
- someone + engage in + imenica (conversation, discussion, activity(ies), business, crime, research,...) - to become involved in or participate       [be/get caught up in sth]
(e.g. Parties should also be encouraged to engage in innovative solutions. I sure that all of you today will want to engage in that process. He engages in many sports. We can engage in a creative discussion on the subject. Stigma lies at the root of discriminatory actions, leading people to engage in actions or omissions that harm or deny services or entitlements to others. engage in healthy activities)
- engage someone in + gerund/imenica 
(e.g. gerund: 10 Ways to Engage Children and Families in Reading With the Power of Technology. It is an easy way to engage people in learning activities and connect them beyond their communities. We can use a vast variety of methods to engage people in learning at their growing edges...……..imenica: I engaged the new student in conversation. I refuse to let him engage me in an argument. See if you can engage the kids in a game this afternoon so that I can get some work done. She knew how to engage the boys in useful activity. The den mother engaged the scouts in a woodworking project.)
- to be engaged in + gerund/imenica
(e.g. gerund: Dad is engaged in fixing the car, so he can't talk right now. Thirdly, the international community has engaged in drawing all lessons from the crisis. Hospital managers were also engaged in developing policy guidelines for AIDS care.………...imenica: The Commission is also engaged in a major project. And I encourage all experts and representatives engaged in this process to redouble their efforts. Romania is engaged in discussions to determine the shape of its future funding commitments regarding border management.)
- engage with, be engaged with - to become involved, or have contact, with smo or sth:
(e.g. someone: It can be hard to find common ground and remain engaged with people you don't know. I will keep blogging because it offers me a way to engage with readers. Just stay out of his way as much as possible, and don't engage with him….…..something: People engage with politics rarely and for short periods of time. It's feelgood, and people want to engage with that.)
- mainly UK formal to hire/employ someone to perform a particular service:
(e.g. I have engaged a secretary to deal with all my paperwork. Her family engaged a tutor to teach her French. We're engaging the services of a professional administrator. He was engaged as a tutor. We’d be able to engage local people as volunteers.)
- to get and keep someone's attention, interest, imagination, etc.
(e.g. He sure can engage an audience. Her innocence engaged him. In any project aiming at long-term sustainability, it is vital to engage young people. A good radio script should be able to engage the listener……..The story engaged my interest. The toy didn’t engage her interest for long. She is a storyteller who can engage the children's imagination. They never learned skills to engage the attention of the others.)
Involve
- to include something as a necessary part of an activity, event, or situation; If an activity, situation, etc. involves something, that thing is a part of the activity, etc.:
(e.g. imenica: The second accident involved two cars and a lorry. The course involves a great deal of hard work. The test involves simple calculations, such as addition and subtraction..............gerund: The operation involves putting a small tube into your heart. Running your own business usually involves working long hours.)
- smo/sth involve smo/sth in + gerund/imenica
(e.g. gerund: They said that the job would involve travelling to Paris. I prefer teaching methods that actively involve students in learning. Her job involves filing and other general office work.………..imenica: It would be difficult not to involve the child's father in the arrangements. The new mayor is keen to involve the local community in his plans for the city. A good teacher tries to involve children in activities where they interact with each other.)
- be involved in + imenica/gerund
(e.g. imenica: This can work if the victim is involved in his own rescue. The whole community is involved in activities to raise awareness of the virus. ...............gerund: I know from experience how much work is involved in bringing a framework programme to a conclusion, at least in draft form. In Egypt and Cyprus, the public sector is involved in providing some port operations and services.)
- be involved with - to include someone in something, or to make them take part in or feel part of it:
(e.g. She's been involved with animal rights for many years. She was very involved with sports at college, and her studies suffered. She joined Oracle in 1990, and became involved with Ellison in 1991.)

Even though (= despite the fact that, although)...........Even if
(e.g. Even though he never completed college, he runs a successful software company. Even though I have a master’s degree in business administration, I can’t fill out my tax form.........Most of us ignore this good advice, even though we know it to be true.)

every nook and cranny - svaki kutak - every part of a place:
(e.g. Every nook and cranny of the house was stuffed with souvenirs of their trips abroad. Books were stuffed into every nook and cranny of his office. They are supposed to be looking into every nook and cranny. They want to control every nook and cranny of our lives. We searched every nook and cranny. He knows every nook and cranny of that engine.)

(every) now and then/again - sometimes, but not regularly and very often (= from time to time, occasionally) - s vremena na vreme,   {! ne znaci svako malo, tj. cesto nego bas nasuprot retko}
= every once in a while
= every so often - from time to time, occasionally; sometimes, but not frequently; it happens regularly, but with fairly long intervals between each occasion.

- every few days/weeks/months/years - svakih nekoliko dana
- every few / every couple of (minutes/hours/days/etc.)
* I Took Metamucil Every Day for Two Weeks.
* It is quite sufficient to light the burner for two hours every two days. 
* Even if you’ll be jogging for an hour three times a week, you don’t actually need a jogging stroller unless you’re sure you’ll actually jog.
* Metamucil can be taken every day up to three times per day as a dietary fiber supplement. 

every n days/weeks/months/years………...once every x days/weeks/months,years
(e.g. We recommend replace the Pre-Filter every 6 months to protect your filter. Filters need to be replaced about every 6 months.……..We have a General Election once every four or five years. ‘And how often did you receive the phone calls?’ ‘Probably once every two weeks or so.’ Children, teens, and adults should all see the dentist for a regular checkup at least once every six months.)

every other day/week/month/year - svaki drugi dan,...
(e.g. It includes meat at least every other day. that their children have grown up she joins Paddy in London every other week. The contest is held every other year. The conference used to be held every year, but now it takes place every other year.)
* moze i ovako: (once) every two days
(e.g. The shadowing position has to be adjusted at least once every two days. Cheeses are turned at least every two days. It is quite sufficient to light the burner for two hours every two days.)
*** every other something - svaki drugi, svake druge, svakog drugog
(e.g. We get together every other Saturday for lunch. He knows the yard inside out and he's on his own there every other night………... It's a problem that's affecting this town and every other one in the state. Roni would one day receive his love as every other person. The same will apply in every other country. Every other table had an ashtray on it.)

everything in between - The meaning of 'everything in between' can be described as there being two extremes, and everything that fits between those two things is everything in between.    {It's usually preceded by "From A to Z"}
(e.g. Rich, poor....and everything in between. Happy, miserable...and everything in beteen.)
(e.g. from...to: As always, we will have many interesting sessions taking place covering a range of topics from fundraising to client services and everything in between. Manage every aspect of their business from point of sale to supply chain management and everything in between. Determine your Sims' shape and size, from thin to full-figured to muscular - and everything in between!.............I think you find introverts and extroverts and everything in between in each of these areas. Compare hotel prices and find the cheapest price for the Gulf, Golf And Everything In Between!)
* in-between pridev (= intermediate) 
(e.g. He knows quite a lot of French, but he's at an in-between stage and not fluent yet. She was at that in-between age, neither a girl nor a woman. I have an odd in-between situation where I work as an AmeriCorps volunteer. It is this in-between place of carelessness and thoughtlessness that disturbs……...This suit isn’t gray or blue, it’s in-between.)
* in between: in an intermediate position, in the midst of 
(e.g. We should use time in between more intensively by offering a meaningful sports calendar for school children. In between meals she would pour salt into a dish and dab her finger. They are forced to wait in between. Property industry sources said bids would come in between 65m and 75m. The angle in between magnetic and true north is your declination.)

- everything you/smo could ever need/want 
(e.g. It has everything that a morning jogger could ever want. It has just about everything you need for common firearms.)
- everything you would ever want to know about…..everything you could ever want to know about…….everything you ever wanted to know about 
(e.g. Today we’re covering everything you’d ever want to know about bidets.)
- everything you need to know about
(e.g. Here is Everything You Need to know About Two-Wheeler Insurance. Here's everything you need to know about voting. Within three clicks, you can find out everything you need to know about pop.)
- anything and everything you could ever need/want/wish/imagine/think of/etc.
(e.g. You do not need to bring along anything and everything you could ever need. We have everything and everything you could ever need for your pool. The flat was so cozy, beautiful furnishings and it had anything and everything you could ever want and need..............A life brimming with anything and everything you ever wanted. Anything and everything you ever wanted to know about cigars. The cabin is stocked with anything and everything you could ever want for a week...............There is just about anything and everything you could ever think of, or need. Barcelona is a city where you can do anything and everything you could ever imagine.)
- all you could ever need
(e.g. All you could ever need for a comfortable, relaxing or active holiday. All you could ever need at one location. Cancun offers all you could ever need. Here's All You Could Ever Need To Know About ECU Tuning.)
- everything you could possibly want/need/have to (e.g. There is plenty of space for everything you could possibly want to store. List of everything you could possibly have to purchase. Everything you could possibly need for college.)
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