26.4.11. gy. A1C2 (példák)

Phrases and idioms:

a drop in the ocean egy csepp a tengerben (nagyon kevés)

My letter of protest was just a drop in the ocean.

a few néhány, egy-két

I'll be ready in a few minutes.

I need to get a few things in town.

We've been having a few problems with the new computer.

"How many potatoes do you want?" - "Oh, just a few, please."

I've met a few of his friends.

a hint of sth parányi (mennyiség/jele vminek)

There was a hint of anger in her voice.

a little sth egy kis, egy kevés

It just needs a little effort.

a shade egy árnyalatnyi/árnyalattal (kis mérték/mennyiség)

He's perhaps a shade taller.

a touch egy pici (mennyiség)

Add a little olive oil and a touch of vinegar.

There was a touch of irony/humour in her voice.

an element of sth valami kis vmi (érzelemből, tulajdonságból, stb.)

There's an element of truth in what she says.

at the very least legalább, minimum

At the very least, you should apologize.

We should earn £500 at the very least.

be lacking nincs elegendő vmiből, hiányzik vmi

Enthusiasm has been sadly lacking these past few months at work.

be short of sth kevés van vmiből

to be short of space/time

We're a bit short of coffee - I must get some more.