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Word · transitive verb · C2allegeState formally that someone did something illegal or wrong, although it has not been proved.navoditi ili tvrditi da; iznositi nedokazanu tvrdnju ili optužbu Idiom · C2be caught off guardBe unexpectedly surprised and momentarily unprepared to respond.biti zatečen; biti uhvaćen nespreman; biti iznenađen i nespreman Idiom · B2be on the same pageShare the same understanding, expectations, or plan about a situation.isto razumeti stvari; biti usaglašen; imati isti dogovor Word · transitive verb · berate someone for/about something · C1berateCriticize someone very angrily and harshly, often at length.žestoko izgrditi; grubo kritikovati; obrušiti se na nekoga Phrase · B2bring something upIntroduce a subject so that people begin talking about it.pokrenuti temu; pomenuti; izneti pitanje u razgovoru Phrase · B2brush up onRefresh or improve knowledge or a skill you learned before by reviewing or practicing it.obnoviti znanje; podsetiti se i uvežbati ranije naučeno Idiom · C1by no meansEmphasize that something is definitely not true, complete, easy, certain, or otherwise the case.nipošto; nikako; ni u kom slučaju; ni izdaleka Idiom · C1come in handyBecome useful for a particular purpose or situation, often when the need arises unexpectedly.dobro doći; biti od koristi; zatrebati i poslužiti Phrase · C2come to realizeGradually begin to understand or recognize something that was not clear before.postepeno shvatiti; doći do saznanja; uvideti Phrase · B2come upArise or become relevant, as when an issue needs attention or a topic is mentioned in conversation.iskrsnuti; pojaviti se; biti pomenuto u razgovoru Word · uncountable noun · C2cordialityFriendly, warm, and polite behavior, especially in a formal relationship or meeting.srdačnost; ljubaznost; predusretljivost Phrase · B2cut backReduce how much you spend, use, consume, produce, or do.smanjiti; skresati; ograničiti potrošnju ili količinu Idiom · C1cut cornersSave time, money, or effort by skipping steps or lowering standards, often harming quality or safety.štedeti na račun kvaliteta; preskakati važne korake Word · uncountable noun · C2equanimityA calm, steady state of mind, especially when a situation is difficult or stressful.prisebnost; staloženost; duševna ravnoteža Phrase · B2follow upInvestigate something further or take another action connected with an earlier message, event, or lead.proveriti dalje; preduzeti naredni korak; naknadno se javiti Construction · C2for allSay that a quality, advantage, effort, or apparent fact does not change a contrasting result.uprkos; i pored; bez obzira na Idiom · B2for next to nothingFor a very small amount of money; extremely cheaply.za gotovo ništa; za bagatelu Phrase · B2get around toFinally find the time or opportunity to do something you have intended to do for a while.konačno stići da; naći vremena da; napokon se latiti nečega Idiom · B2get the hang ofLearn how to do or use something that initially seems difficult or unfamiliar.ući u štos; pohvatati kako nešto funkcioniše; ovladati osnovama Phrase · B2go overExamine something carefully, or review and explain it again.pažljivo pregledati; proveriti; ponovo preći kroz gradivo ili objašnjenje Idiom · C2go through the motionsDo something mechanically, without real interest, care, or emotional involvement.odrađivati nešto reda radi; raditi nešto mehanički Construction · C1hardly … whenA formal structure showing that a second past event happened almost immediately after the first.tek što … već; jedva da je … kad Phrase · C2hold off onDeliberately wait before doing, deciding, or proceeding with something.odložiti; sačekati sa nečim; zasad ne preduzimati nešto Idiom · C1if anythingUsed 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.ako išta; ako ništa drugo; naprotiv, pre bi se moglo reći Construction · C1It’s high timeSay that an action should happen now because it is already overdue or should have happened earlier.krajnje je vreme da; bilo bi već vreme da Idiom · C2jump to conclusionsDecide what is true too quickly, before you have enough facts or evidence.donositi preuranjene zaključke; brzopleto zaključiti Idiom · B2keep an open mindDelay forming a fixed opinion and remain willing to consider facts, ideas, or possibilities fairly.ostati otvorenog uma; ne donositi sud unapred; biti spreman razmotriti različite mogućnosti Phrase · B2kind of / sort ofUsed as softeners to make a description or statement less direct, strong, or exact.nekako; pomalo; donekle — za ublažavanje izjave Construction · C2lestSo that something unwanted does not happen; for fear that it might happen.da ne; kako ne bi; iz straha da Construction · C1let aloneIntroduce something that is even less possible, likely, or true than what has just been mentioned.a kamoli Construction · C1little did I knowLook back on a moment when you were unaware of an important, often surprising development that became clear later.nisam ni slutio / slutila; malo sam tada znao / znala Idiom · B2make the most ofUse or enjoy an opportunity, resource, or limited period of time as fully as possible.iskoristiti na najbolji način; izvući maksimum iz; što bolje iskoristiti Phrase · B1make upInvent a story, explanation, or excuse, either creatively or to make someone believe something untrue.izmisliti; smisliti priču ili izgovor Construction · C2much asAcknowledge a strong feeling, wish, or fact before stating a contrasting reality; although or however much.koliko god da; iako; ma koliko Phrase · B2narrow downReduce a range of choices or possibilities to a smaller number.suziti izbor; smanjiti broj mogućnosti Phrase · B1not necessarilyUsed to say that something may be true, but is not certain or does not follow automatically.ne mora da znači; nije nužno Construction · C1not so much … as …Correct or refine a description by saying that the second explanation or quality is more accurate than the first.ne toliko X koliko Y; pre Y nego X Word · adjective · often parsimonious with something · C2parsimoniousUnwilling to spend, give, or use more money or resources than the absolute minimum.škrt; preterano štedljiv; krajnje neizdašan Phrase · B2phase outGradually stop using, providing, or producing something until it is no longer used or available.postepeno ukinuti; postepeno povući iz upotrebe Phrase · C1pin downDiscover exact details about something, or make someone give a definite answer or commitment.tačno utvrditi; precizirati; privoliti nekoga na konkretan odgovor Phrase · B2raise a concernTell others about a possible problem or risk so that they can consider or address it.izneti zabrinutost; ukazati na mogući problem Word · transitive verb · usually relegate someone/something to something · C1relegatePut someone or something in a lower, less important, or less visible position or role.potisnuti; svrstati u niži rang; dodeliti sporednu ulogu Word · transitive verb and countable noun · reprimand someone for something · C1reprimandOfficially and seriously tell someone that their behavior is unacceptable.ukoriti; izreći ukor; zvanično prekoriti Phrase · B2run downTired, weak, and not fully healthy, often after too much work, stress, or too little rest.iscrpljen i oslabljen; klonuo; iznuren Phrase · B2run intoMeet someone by chance; also, unexpectedly encounter a problem or difficulty.slučajno sresti; naići na problem Phrase · B2set asideReserve time, money, food, or another resource for a particular person or purpose.odvojiti; izdvojiti; ostaviti sa strane za određenu svrhu Word · adjective · C1sinisterSeeming evil or threatening, and making you feel that something bad may happen.zlokoban; mračan i preteći; koji nagoveštava nešto loše Phrase · B2sort something outDeal successfully with a problem, confusing situation, or practical arrangement.rešiti; srediti; razjasniti problem ili situaciju Idiom · B2take it from thereContinue a process from a stated point, deciding or handling the later steps after that.nastaviti odatle; preuzeti dalje; potom odlučiti o sledećim koracima Idiom · C1take something at face valueAccept a statement, appearance, or situation as it seems, without questioning it or checking more deeply.prihvatiti nešto zdravo za gotovo; poverovati onome što se vidi ili kaže bez provere Phrase · B2tell someone offSpeak angrily or sternly to someone because they have done something wrong.izgrditi nekoga; očitati nekome bukvicu; prekoriti nekoga Idiom · B2touch baseTalk to someone briefly to exchange updates, check a situation, or coordinate next steps.kratko se čuti; javiti se radi dogovora; proveriti stanje Phrase · B2turn outBe discovered to be a certain way, often unexpectedly; also, have a particular final result.ispostaviti se; ispasti na kraju Word · adjective · usually predicative or describing behavior · C1unhingedBehaving in a wild, uncontrolled, or seriously unreasonable way.rastrojen; van kontrole; neuravnotežen; potpuno nerazuman Construction · B2whereasConnect two facts or ideas in order to show a clear contrast between them.dok; a; za razliku od toga što Word · adjective · also informal adjective or regional adverb in other senses · C1wickedMorally very bad, cruel, or deliberately harmful.zao; opak; pokvaren; zloban Phrase · B2work aroundFind a practical way to avoid or bypass a problem or limitation without removing it completely.zaobići problem; naći alternativno rešenje; snaći se uprkos ograničenju Phrase · B2worn outExtremely tired and lacking energy after effort, stress, or a long period of activity.iscrpljen; premoren; potpuno umoran Construction · C1would ratherExpress what you prefer another person to do or not do now or in the future, using a past-simple clause.više bih voleo / volela da neko...; radije bih da neko...Phrase · B2wrap upFinish or bring an activity, discussion, or piece of work to a close.privesti kraju; završiti; zaključiti

Idiom · B2 · Neutral · approving

keep an open mind

Meaning

Delay forming a fixed opinion and remain willing to consider facts, ideas, or possibilities fairly.

Srpski

ostati otvorenog uma; ne donositi sud unapred; biti spreman razmotriti različite mogućnosti

Try tokeep an open minduntil both proposals have been tested

Memory scene

Leave the door of judgment open until every piece of evidence has had a chance to enter.

How it sounds

keep an OH-pun mynd

Stress open mind; about or on can introduce the topic.

Build the sentence

keep / have + an open mind + about/on something

Try tokeep an open minduntil both proposals have been tested

Use it

I prefer the first design, but I’ll keep an open mind until we hear from the users.
A current preference does not become a final judgment.

The panel must keep an open mind about explanations that do not fit its first theory.
About names the issue on which judgment should remain open.

Watch out

Keeping an open mind does not mean accepting every claim as true. It means considering possibilities fairly while still evaluating the evidence.

Nearby language

formalremain receptive

A more formal way to say that you are willing to consider new ideas or information.

closestreserve judgment

Specifically means postpone a decision or opinion; an open mind also emphasizes willingness to consider alternatives.

differentbe open-minded

Describes a general quality or attitude, while keep an open mind often refers to one developing situation.

Make it yours

Situacija

Više vam se dopada prvi predlog, ali testiranje sa korisnicima još nije završeno.

Your taskState that you will postpone a fixed judgment and consider the results fairly.

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