Your language library
Find an expression by its English or Serbian meaning.
Browse A–Z
78 entries
Phrase · B2a measure ofmerilo; pokazatelj nečegaSomething used to judge how much of a quality exists or how successful something is.Word · C2allegenavoditi ili tvrditi da; iznositi nedokazanu tvrdnju ili optužbuState formally that someone did something illegal or wrong, although it has not been proved.Phrase · C1at odds withu sukobu sa; u neskladu saIn disagreement or conflict with someone, or inconsistent with something.Idiom · C2be caught off guardbiti zatečen; biti uhvaćen nespreman; biti iznenađen i nespremanBe unexpectedly surprised and momentarily unprepared to respond.Idiom · B2be on the same pageisto razumeti stvari; biti usaglašen; imati isti dogovorShare the same understanding, expectations, or plan about a situation.Word · C1beratežestoko izgrditi; grubo kritikovati; obrušiti se na nekogaCriticize someone very angrily and harshly, often at length.Phrase · B2bring something uppokrenuti temu; pomenuti; izneti pitanje u razgovoruIntroduce a subject so that people begin talking about it.Phrase · B2brush up onobnoviti znanje; podsetiti se i uvežbati ranije naučenoRefresh or improve knowledge or a skill you learned before by reviewing or practicing it.Word · C1burdenedopterećen obavezama ili problemimaWeighed down by difficult responsibilities, problems, or demands.Idiom · C1by no meansnipošto; nikako; ni u kom slučaju; ni izdalekaEmphasize that something is definitely not true, complete, easy, certain, or otherwise the case.Word · C1clampstega; obujmica; stegnuti ili čvrsto pričvrstitiA device that holds things tightly in place; as a verb, to fasten or hold something firmly.Phrase · C1come across asostavljati utisak; delovati kaoGive other people the impression that you have a particular quality or are a particular kind of person.Idiom · C1come in handydobro doći; biti od koristi; zatrebati i poslužitiBecome useful for a particular purpose or situation, often when the need arises unexpectedly.Phrase · C2come to realizepostepeno shvatiti; doći do saznanja; uvidetiGradually begin to understand or recognize something that was not clear before.Phrase · B2come upiskrsnuti; pojaviti se; biti pomenuto u razgovoruArise or become relevant, as when an issue needs attention or a topic is mentioned in conversation.Word · C2cordialitysrdačnost; ljubaznost; predusretljivostFriendly, warm, and polite behavior, especially in a formal relationship or meeting.Phrase · B2cut backsmanjiti; skresati; ograničiti potrošnju ili količinuReduce how much you spend, use, consume, produce, or do.Idiom · C1cut cornersštedeti na račun kvaliteta; preskakati važne korakeSave time, money, or effort by skipping steps or lowering standards, often harming quality or safety.Phrase · B1end upna kraju se naći; završiti negde; na kraju uraditi neštoFinally be in a particular situation or place, or do something as the eventual result of earlier events.Word · C2equanimityprisebnost; staloženost; duševna ravnotežaA calm, steady state of mind, especially when a situation is difficult or stressful.Word · B1eventuallyna kraju; naposletku; posle izvesnog vremenaIn the end, after some time, effort, or difficulty.Phrase · B2fall throughpropasti; izjaloviti se; ne ostvariti se — za plan, dogovor ili posaoFail to happen or reach completion, especially when a plan, deal, or arrangement was expected to go ahead.Phrase · B2follow upproveriti dalje; preduzeti naredni korak; naknadno se javitiInvestigate something further or take another action connected with an earlier message, event, or lead.Construction · C2for alluprkos; i pored; bez obzira naSay that a quality, advantage, effort, or apparent fact does not change a contrasting result.Idiom · B2for next to nothingza gotovo ništa; za bagateluFor a very small amount of money; extremely cheaply.Phrase · B2get around tokonačno stići da; naći vremena da; napokon se latiti nečegaFinally find the time or opportunity to do something you have intended to do for a while.Idiom · B2get the hang ofući u štos; pohvatati kako nešto funkcioniše; ovladati osnovamaLearn how to do or use something that initially seems difficult or unfamiliar.Phrase · B2go overpažljivo pregledati; proveriti; ponovo preći kroz gradivo ili objašnjenjeExamine something carefully, or review and explain it again.Idiom · C2go through the motionsodrađivati nešto reda radi; raditi nešto mehaničkiDo something mechanically, without real interest, care, or emotional involvement.Construction · C1hardly … whentek što … već; jedva da je … kadA formal structure showing that a second past event happened almost immediately after the first.Phrase · C2hold off onodložiti; sačekati sa nečim; zasad ne preduzimati neštoDeliberately wait before doing, deciding, or proceeding with something.Idiom · C1if anythingako išta; ako ništa drugo; naprotiv, pre bi se moglo rećiUsed to correct an impression by saying that the opposite is more likely true; also used to allow for the possibility that the answer is nothing.Phrase · C1iron something outotkloniti probleme; usaglasiti detalje ili razlikeResolve problems, disagreements, or details so that a plan or arrangement works smoothly.Construction · C1It’s high timekrajnje je vreme da; bilo bi već vreme daSay that an action should happen now because it is already overdue or should have happened earlier.Idiom · C2jump to conclusionsdonositi preuranjene zaključke; brzopleto zaključitiDecide what is true too quickly, before you have enough facts or evidence.Idiom · B2keep an open mindostati otvorenog uma; ne donositi sud unapred; biti spreman razmotriti različite mogućnostiDelay forming a fixed opinion and remain willing to consider facts, ideas, or possibilities fairly.Phrase · B2kind of / sort ofnekako; pomalo; donekle — za ublažavanje izjaveUsed as softeners to make a description or statement less direct, strong, or exact.Construction · C2lestda ne; kako ne bi; iz straha daSo that something unwanted does not happen; for fear that it might happen.Construction · C1let alonea kamoliIntroduce something that is even less possible, likely, or true than what has just been mentioned.Construction · C1little did I knownisam ni slutio / slutila; malo sam tada znao / znalaLook back on a moment when you were unaware of an important, often surprising development that became clear later.Idiom · B2make the most ofiskoristiti na najbolji način; izvući maksimum iz; što bolje iskoristitiUse or enjoy an opportunity, resource, or limited period of time as fully as possible.Phrase · B1make upizmisliti; smisliti priču ili izgovorInvent a story, explanation, or excuse, either creatively or to make someone believe something untrue.Idiom · C1move the goalpostsmenjati uslove tokom postupka i time otežavati uspehChange the rules or conditions while someone is trying to meet them, making success more difficult.Construction · C2much askoliko god da; iako; ma kolikoAcknowledge a strong feeling, wish, or fact before stating a contrasting reality; although or however much.Phrase · B2narrow downsuziti izbor; smanjiti broj mogućnostiReduce a range of choices or possibilities to a smaller number.Phrase · B1not necessarilyne mora da znači; nije nužnoUsed to say that something may be true, but is not certain or does not follow automatically.Construction · C1not so much … as …ne toliko X koliko Y; pre Y nego XCorrect or refine a description by saying that the second explanation or quality is more accurate than the first.Phrase · C1on closer inspectionpri pažljivijem pregledu; kada se pažljivije razmotriWhen something is examined more carefully than it was at first.Word · C2parsimoniousškrt; preterano štedljiv; krajnje neizdašanUnwilling to spend, give, or use more money or resources than the absolute minimum.Phrase · B2phase outpostepeno ukinuti; postepeno povući iz upotrebeGradually stop using, providing, or producing something until it is no longer used or available.Phrase · C1pin downtačno utvrditi; precizirati; privoliti nekoga na konkretan odgovorDiscover exact details about something, or make someone give a definite answer or commitment.Word · C2plausibleuverljiv; koji deluje razumno i mogućeSeeming reasonable and believable, although not necessarily true or proven.Phrase · B2put up withtrpeti; podnositi nekoga ili nešto neprijatnoContinue to accept an annoying or unpleasant person, situation, or experience instead of stopping or escaping it.Phrase · B2raise a concernizneti zabrinutost; ukazati na mogući problemTell others about a possible problem or risk so that they can consider or address it.Word · C1relegatepotisnuti; svrstati u niži rang; dodeliti sporednu uloguPut someone or something in a lower, less important, or less visible position or role.Word · C1reluctantnevoljan; nerad da nešto učini; koji se ustručavaNot wanting to do something, or hesitating because you have doubts about doing it.Word · C1reprimandukoriti; izreći ukor; zvanično prekoritiOfficially and seriously tell someone that their behavior is unacceptable.Idiom · B2rule of thumbpraktično, okvirno pravilo zasnovano na iskustvuA practical, approximate guideline based on experience rather than an exact calculation or a strict requirement.Phrase · C2rule something outisključiti neku mogućnost; odbaciti nekoga ili nešto kao opciju; onemogućitiRemove someone or something from consideration as a possible explanation, choice, or candidate; also, make something impossible.Phrase · B2run downiscrpljen i oslabljen; klonuo; iznurenTired, weak, and not fully healthy, often after too much work, stress, or too little rest.Phrase · B2run intoslučajno sresti; naići na problemMeet someone by chance; also, unexpectedly encounter a problem or difficulty.Phrase · B2set asideodvojiti; izdvojiti; ostaviti sa strane za određenu svrhuReserve time, money, food, or another resource for a particular person or purpose.Word · C1sinisterzlokoban; mračan i preteći; koji nagoveštava nešto lošeSeeming evil or threatening, and making you feel that something bad may happen.Phrase · B2sort something outrešiti; srediti; razjasniti problem ili situacijuDeal successfully with a problem, confusing situation, or practical arrangement.Idiom · B2take it from therenastaviti odatle; preuzeti dalje; potom odlučiti o sledećim koracimaContinue a process from a stated point, deciding or handling the later steps after that.Idiom · C1take something at face valueprihvatiti nešto zdravo za gotovo; poverovati onome što se vidi ili kaže bez provereAccept a statement, appearance, or situation as it seems, without questioning it or checking more deeply.Idiom · B2take something for granteduzimati nekoga ili nešto zdravo za gotovo; podrazumevati nešto bez provereFail to appreciate someone or something because you expect them to always be there; also, assume something is true without checking.Phrase · B2tell someone offizgrditi nekoga; očitati nekome bukvicu; prekoriti nekogaSpeak angrily or sternly to someone because they have done something wrong.Idiom · B2touch basekratko se čuti; javiti se radi dogovora; proveriti stanjeTalk to someone briefly to exchange updates, check a situation, or coordinate next steps.Phrase · B2turn outispostaviti se; ispasti na krajuBe discovered to be a certain way, often unexpectedly; also, have a particular final result.Word · C1unhingedrastrojen; van kontrole; neuravnotežen; potpuno nerazumanBehaving in a wild, uncontrolled, or seriously unreasonable way.Construction · B2whereasdok; a; za razliku od toga štoConnect two facts or ideas in order to show a clear contrast between them.Word · C1wickedzao; opak; pokvaren; zlobanMorally very bad, cruel, or deliberately harmful.Phrase · C1withhold judgmentuzdržati se od donošenja suda; sačekati pre nego što se iznese mišljenjeWait before forming or expressing an opinion because you do not yet have enough information.Phrase · B2work aroundzaobići problem; naći alternativno rešenje; snaći se uprkos ograničenjuFind a practical way to avoid or bypass a problem or limitation without removing it completely.Phrase · B2worn outiscrpljen; premoren; potpuno umoranExtremely tired and lacking energy after effort, stress, or a long period of activity.Construction · C1would ratherviše bih voleo / volela da neko...; radije bih da neko...Express what you prefer another person to do or not do now or in the future, using a past-simple clause.Phrase · B2wrap upprivesti kraju; završiti; zaključitiFinish or bring an activity, discussion, or piece of work to a close.