115.16. gy. C2 (példák)

condemn verb /kənˈdem/ [T] elítél vkit/vmit (pl. cselekedetet); vmire ítél vkit/vmit

The Prime Minister was quick to condemn the terrorists.

tolerance noun /ˈtɒl.ər.ənts/ [U] türelem, tolerancia (másság eltűrése)

This period in history is not noted for its religious tolerance.

Some members of the party would like to see it develop a greater tolerance of/towards contrary points of view.

intolerant adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ənt/ intoleráns, türelmetlen (másságot nem tűrő)

She can be very intolerant of other people's opinions.

Phrases and idioms:

be beside yourself (with sth) magánkívül van (vmitől)

He was beside himself with rage.

give vent to szabad folyást enged (indulatnak, haragnak, stb.)

He gave vent to the frustration that had been building up inside him.

go overboard túlzásba esik (informal)

I think people go overboard with presents at Christmas.

go too far túl messzire megy (átv.)

He's said some stupid things in the past, but this time he's gone too far.

I don't blame him/them/you, etc. nem teszek szemrehányást neki/nekik/neked/stb.

"I think I'll go home early." "I don't blame you - you look really tired."

stop short of sth/doing sth nem megy el addig (, hogy ...)

She stopped short of accusing him of lying.

wear thin kezd unalmassá/idegesítővé válni (pl. magyarázkodás); kezd elfogyni (pl. türelem)

I've warned you several times about being late and my patience is wearing thin.