39.2.9. gy. A1C1 (példák)

Phrases and idioms:

not exactly nem egészen (nem teljesen igaz)

"So you gave her your book?" "Not exactly, I lent it to her."

not to mention nem is szólva/beszélve ...

The resort has great hotels and restaurants, not to mention some of the best skiing in the region.

on balance mindent összevéve

On balance, I'd prefer to come straight home.

on the whole egészében/általában véve

We've had a few problems, but on the whole we're very happy.

or anything vagy valami (hasonló)

Do you want a drink or anything?

Did you do any sightseeing or anything?

or other valami, valamiféle, valami olyasféle (bizonytalanság kifejezése) (informal)

The event was held in some park or other.

We'll find someone or other to help us.

or whatever vagy valami olyasmi

If you need to wash, or whatever, we can meet you later.

such as (mint) például

She can't eat dairy products, such as milk and cheese.

That sum of money is to cover costs such as travel and accommodation.

that is (to say) azaz ... (pontosítása/kiegészítése az előbb mondottaknak)

Everybody was at the meeting, well everyone except Jeanne, that is.

the thing is... az a helyzet (, hogy) (válasz, megjegyzés, magyarázat bevezetése) (informal)

I'd love to go out tonight, but the thing is, I've got to finish my report.

The funny/strange thing is that we'd actually met before.