109.7. gy. C2 (példák)

puzzle noun /ˈpʌz.l̩/ [C] 2 rejtély

Scientists have been trying to solve this puzzle for years.

revelation noun /ˌrev.əlˈeɪ.ʃən/ leleplezés [C]

He resigned following revelations about his private life.

anonymous adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/ névtelen

an anonymous phone call/letter

The winner has asked to remain anonymous.

open adjective /ˈəʊ.pən/ 6 nyílt (nyilvános, leplezetlen)

There has been open hostility between them ever since they had that argument last summer.

The prime minister has promised an open debate on the issue.

Phrases and idioms:

behind the scenes a színfalak mögött (átv.)

A lot of hard work has been going on behind the scenes.

bring sth to light fényt derít vmire, kiderít vmit; fény derül vmire, kiderül vmi

The trial brought to light numerous contradictions in his story.

come to light kiderül, kitudódik

She knew that the fraud would eventually come to light.

have sth up your sleeve vmi van még a tarsolyában, tartogat még vmit (informal)

They were worried he might have another nasty surprise up his sleeve.

inside information/knowledge, etc. belső/bizalmas/bennfentes információ/ismeret

I needed someone with inside knowledge to back up my story.

keep (sth) quiet hallgat vmiről

It might be wise to keep this quiet for a while.