It means to make someone start to like you or agree with you. osvojiti nekoga; preobratiti; zadobiti; osvojiti At first, the teacher was strict, but her warm smile and jokes won the students over. The new singer was nervous, but her voice quickly won the crowd over. The idea sounded strange, but the clear plan and strong results won everyone over.
It means to trick someone in a smart or sneaky way. izigrati, nasamariti, prevariti The sale price was really the normal price. The store pulled a fast one by raising the price the day before the sale started. They tried to pull a fast one at the airport by taking heavy items out of the bag during check-in, then putting them back after the bag was weighed. She pulled a fast one by using her younger sister’s student card to get a discount on the computer.
It means something that is being planned, developed, or created, but is not finished yet. u radovima; u pripremi I heard a sequel to that movie is in the works. Fans have been waiting for years. They have a plan in the works to make the app easier to use. I heard there’s a new law in the works that will encourage people to recycle.
It means to finally tell the truth after hiding it for a long time. priznati, ispovijediti se After weeks of lying, she finally came clean and told her parents she broke the window. He didn’t want to come clean, but the guilt was too much. I knew something was wrong, so I told my friend to come clean before it got worse.
It means to remain popular, important, or useful over a long period of time. izdržati test vremena; odoljeti zubu vremena; potrajati This book was written 100 years ago, but it has stood the test of time and is still read by many people today. The company’s products have stood the test of time because they are well made and easy to use. His advice about living frugally has stood the test of time. It still helps me make good choices today.
It means to make it hard to see or understand the difference between two things. zamagliti razliku, pomutiti/srušiti liniju The story said it was based on real events, but many parts were clearly made up. It blurred the line between fact and fiction. The article blurred the line between news and opinion, so it was hard to know what was fact. He joked with his kids like a friend, but when it was time to set rules, they didn’t listen. Blurring the line between parent and friend made things harder.
proći kroz nešto I can’t put myself through the stress of moving again so soon. The athlete put herself through hours of training every day to win the gold medal. She put herself through years of night classes so she could get a better job. It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it.
It means to say what you believe, especially when it is about something wrong or unfair. progovoriti, govoriti, izreći, reći; misliti After years of staying silent, he finally spoke out about the unfair treatment at his job. People were surprised, but they listened. During the town meeting, one woman stood up and spoke out against the plan to cut down the park trees. Her voice was shaking, but she didn’t stop. At the hospital, a nurse spoke out about unsafe working conditions. She knew it could cost her the job, but she felt it was the right thing to do.
It means to delay something in order to gain more time to prepare, plan, or act. kupiti vrijeme The government asked for a short ceasefire to buy time and evacuate civilians from the war zone. As the floodwaters rose, volunteers stacked sandbags to buy time before the river reached the town. The lawyer asked for a break to buy time while her assistant printed a copy of the missing evidence.
It means to feel strong emotions—such as sadness, love, or respect—because of something you see, hear, or experience. biti dirnut/ganut s nečim She was moved by the kindness of a stranger who helped her find her lost dog. I was really moved by the speech at the graduation. It made me think about my own life. We were all moved by the music. It made us feel quiet and thoughtful.
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