29.5.3. gy. C1C2 (példák)

sacred adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/ 2 szent és sérthetetlen

I don't work at weekends - my private time is sacred.

before preposition /bɪˈfɔːr/ 5 előtt (fontosságban)

They always put the children's needs before their own.

Phrasal verbs:

come down to sth/doing sth /kʌm/ múlik vmin (helyzet, döntés, siker, stb.); a lényeg/lényege az (, hogy ...)

The success of the venture comes down to the commitment of those involved.

Phrases and idioms:

a burning issue/question égető/sürgős ügy/kérdés

Climate change is the burning issue of the day.

a matter of life and/or death élet-halál kérdése

Getting water to these people is a matter of life and death.

at issue megtárgyalás/megvitatás alatt levő fontos kérdés, kulcskérdés

The point at issue is what is best for the child.

attach importance/value, etc. to sb/sth fontosságot/értéket/stb. tulajdonít vkinek/vminek

You attach too much importance to money.

be a question of az a kérdés, azon múlik (, hogy)

Someone needs to be here - it's a question of who would be the best person.

be key to sth kulcsfontosságú vmihez

Early diagnosis is key to your chances of surviving.

be no laughing matter nem tréfadolog

This weather is no laughing matter.