36.2.4. gy. C2 (példák)

Phrases and idioms:

be intent on sth/doing sth elszánt vmire

She seems intent on winning this year's tennis tournament.

body and soul szívvel-lélekkel

They entered into the relationship body and soul.

grit your teeth összeszorítja a fogát (elszántan csinál vmit)

I don't particularly enjoy running, but I grit my teeth and do it in order to keep fit.

hold your own megállja a helyét (vkivel/vmivel szemben), kitart

Alison could always hold her own in political debates.

put your foot down sarkára áll (erélyesen lép fel)

I decided to put my foot down with my staff and insist that they do not send personal emails in work time.

stand your ground kitart álláspontja mellett, nem enged a véleményéből

They tried to make me accept a lower wage, but I stood my ground.

through thick and thin tűzön-vízen át, jóban-rosszban (minden körülmények között)

She'd stuck by Neil through thick and thin.

to/till/until the bitter end végsőkig

I was determined to go on until the bitter end.