38.4.6. gy. A1C2 (példák)

hypocritical adjective /ˌhɪp.əʊˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/ képmutató

Having told Tom that he should not accept any money from her, it would be rather hypocritical if I did.

untrue adjective /ʌnˈtruː/ valótlan, nem igaz (állítás, híresztelés, stb.)

We knew the rumours were untrue.

Phrasal verbs:

let down ↔ sb /let/ csalódást okoz vkinek; cserbenhagy vkit

I've promised to go to the party with Beth and I feel I can't let her down.

pose as sb /pəʊz/ kiadja magát vkinek/vminek

He got into her house by posing as an electrician.

see through sb/sth /siː/ átlát vmin/vkin (belelát a szándékába)

It didn't take long for us to see through his charm.

be taken in /teɪk/ rászed vkit (becsap)

He told her a pack of lies and she was completely taken in by him.

Phrases and idioms:

break an agreement/promise, etc. megszeg egy megállapodást/ígéretet/stb.

She agreed not to tell anyone but she has broken her promise.

play games szórakozik (nem veszi komolyan a helyzetet)

Someone's life is in danger here - we're not playing games.

ring hollow üresen/hamisan cseng (nem hangzik őszintén/komolyan)

He said he was pleased, but his words rang hollow.