17.2.3. gy. C1C2 (példák)

Phrases and idioms:

an intimate knowledge/understanding of sth alapos/részletes ismeretekkel rendelkezik vmiről

He has an intimate knowledge of the area.

at your fingertips kisujjában van (pl. információ/tudás)

He had all the information needed at his fingertips.

get the hang of sth belejön vmibe, kitanulja vminek a csínját-bínját (informal)

I've never used one of these before. - Don't worry, you'll soon get the hang of it.

in safe hands jó kezekben (megbízható embernél)

The project is in safe hands - Jan has lots of experience.

know sth inside out úgy ismeri, mint a tenyerét

He knows the system inside out.

know your stuff jól érti a dolgát (informal)

She's an excellent teacher - she really knows her stuff.

learn/know the ropes tudja/megtanulja vminek a csínját-bínját

I spent a month in the accounts department, learning the ropes.

out of your depth elveszti a talajt a lába alól (átv.) (járatlan egy területen)

When they start talking about philosophy, I'm completely out of my depth.

the ins and outs of sth minden csínja-bínja vminek

the ins and outs of the legal system

up to speed naprakész (a legújabb ismeretek birtokában van)

The course should bring you up to speed with the latest techniques.