36.2.4. gy. A1C2 (példák)

Phrases and idioms:

apply yourself összpontosít vmire; szorgalmasan dolgozik

If he doesn't apply himself, he'll never pass his exams.

can't be bothered nem képes fáradozni/vesződni vmivel (informal)

I can't be bothered to iron my clothes.

do everything in your power to do sth mindent megtesz ami módjában áll

I've done everything in my power to help him.

do your best minden tőle telhetőt megtesz/megpróbál

I did my best to persuade him.

do your utmost minden tőle telhetőt megtesz

We did our utmost to finish the project on time.

endeavour to do sth törekszik, igyekszik (formal)

I endeavoured to help her, but she wouldn't let me.

leave no stone unturned minden követ megmozgat (mindent elkövet)

Both sides have vowed to leave no stone unturned in the search for peace.

push yourself hajtja magát (keményen dolgozik)

She really pushed herself when she was at school.

spare no effort/expense, etc. nem sajnálja az erőfeszítést/költséget/stb.

We will spare no effort to find out who did this.

try your best minden tőle telhetőt megpróbál

She tried her best to solve the problem.