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from scratch: to make or build something completely from the beginning, without using anything ready-made. ispočetka, od nule, iz temelja         After the fire destroyed her bakery, she had to rebuild the whole business from scratch. My grandmother never buys cake mix. She makes every birthday cake from scratch. The team threw away the old design and started from scratch the next morning.  

lose one’s temper: to suddenly become very angry izgubiti živce, pobjesnjeti, izgubiti kontrolu, planuti     I almost lost my temper when my boss took credit for my idea in front of the whole team. She tries hard not to lose her temper with her kids, but some days are harder than others. I used to lose my temper in traffic all the time, until I started listening to audiobooks in the car.

know a thing or two about: to have real, practical knowledge or experience about something znati ponešto o     After thirty years in the kitchen, my grandmother knows a thing or two about bread. “You should ask Maria. She knows a thing or two about fixing old cars.” He grew up by the sea, so he knows a thing or two about reading the weather.

It describes a place that is not well known or not often visited. izvan utabane staze, udaljen, zabačen We found a quiet cafe off the beaten path, far from the busy streets. She loves traveling to places off the beaten path. They decided to get married in a village off the beaten path, surrounded by nature.

It means to succeed at something. proći, preživjeti, položiti, uspjeti, stići   She was very sick last year, but she made it through and is healthy now. He studied every night because he really wanted to make it into a good university. We were late for the bus, but we ran and made it just in time.

It means to stop fighting or to surrender to someone or something. popustiti, predati se   The little boy cried for candy, but his mother didn’t give in. After a long debate, she finally gave in and said yes to the plan. He felt tired during the race, but he didn’t give in and finished strong.

It means to take a social or emotional risk by showing your true thoughts, feelings, or abilities to others. izložiti se, pokušati, riskirati, odvažiti se   She decided to put herself out there and join the local art club, even though she didn’t know anyone. If you want to make new friends, you have to put yourself out there and talk to people. After years of writing in private, she finally put herself out there and shared her poems online.

It means to begin something with problems or difficulty. imati težak/loš početak, loše započeti   Our trip got off to a rough start when the car broke down on the way to the airport. The new restaurant got off to a rough start, but now the food and service are much better. The meeting got off to a rough start when no one could get the video call to work.  

It means to move to a safe place to protect yourself from danger. skloniti se, pobjeći u zaklon   When the storm came, we had to take cover inside a small shop. The teacher told the students to take cover under their desks during the safety drill. We saw lightning strike nearby and quickly took cover in the car.    

It means to avoid making a final choice now so you can have more choices later. držati opcije otvorenima; zadržati mogućnosti ili izbore u budućnosti   She didn’t say yes to the new job because she wants to keep her options open. I might go to university next year, but for now, I’m keeping my options open. We’re looking at different places to live, but we’re keeping our options open until we find the best one.  

It means to control a person and stop them from doing things you don’t approve of. držati nekoga pod kontrolom   The government passed new curfew laws to keep protestors in check. The police were there to keep the angry crowd in check. She wrote down all her expenses to keep her spending in check.

It means to take a risk by asking for too much or doing something risky after already having some success. iskušavati sreću, izazivati sudbinu   I already asked my boss for one week off. Asking for more this month might be pushing my luck. He won $1000 at the casino and decided to stop. He didn’t want to push his luck. My friend borrowed my car without asking. When he asked to borrow money too, [...]

It means to ask someone to marry you. zaprositi   After five years of dating, he finally popped the question during a quiet dinner at home. She knew something special was coming when he brought her to the place they first met and popped the question. He was so nervous to pop the question, he dropped the ring before he could ask.

It means to repair a broken relationship. popraviti odnos, izgladiti nesuglasice, pomiriti se   After years without talking, Mia called her sister to try to mend fences. The two classmates had not spoken since their argument, but they both wanted to mend fences before the school trip. The manager invited the unhappy worker for a coffee to mend fences and talk things over.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

It means to be in trouble for doing something wrong or illegal. biti u problemima   He forgot his wife’s birthday and now he’s really in hot water. She was in hot water at school after skipping class three times. I didn’t finish the project on time, so I’m in hot water with my boss.  

It means to fix a thing or a relationship that is broken or not working properly. pokrpati/srediti/izgladiti stvari   After their fight, Maria and her sister didn’t talk for a week. Then they sat down to patch things up. We had some problems with the project, but our team worked together to patch things up before the deadline. The tent had a hole from last summer. Before the camping trip, we patched it up so it wouldn’t leak.  

It means to do something quickly and without planning, while something else is already happening. učiniti nešto u hodu   We changed the team’s strategy on the fly after losing the first half of the game. The teacher’s computer stopped working, so he changed the lesson plan on the fly. My boss changed the meeting topic at the last minute, so I had to come up with ideas on the fly.  

It means to change the usual way something is done. napisati nova pravila   The young chef rewrote the rules of cooking by making grilled ice cubes, and people loved it. A new phone company rewrote the rules by making a phone that only calls out but can’t receive phone calls. Introverts loved it! That teacher rewrote the rules of learning by letting students teach a class once a month.

It means to say something about a sensitive topic that makes someone feel upset or uncomfortable. "pogoditi nekoga u živac"; "piknuti/bocnuti" nekoga   When the boss joked about his mistakes, it hit a nerve with Tom, who was already feeling overworked and underappreciated. The comedian really hit a nerve making political jokes with the very conservative audience. When the teacher said some people weren’t trying hard enough, it hit a nerve with Mia, who had been staying up late every night to study.

It means to get married. vjenčati se, udati se, oženiti se   After living together for five years, they finally decided to tie the knot. My brother met someone last year, and now they are getting ready to tie the knot next month. They tied the knot in a small garden with just a few friends and family. It was simple but beautiful.

It describes a a version of something that is not as good as the original. blijeda kopija, blijeda imitacija   It looks just like an iPhone, but it’s really just a pale imitation. The camera is bad and it’s very slow. The movie was based on a famous book, but it was a pale imitation. It didn’t have the same feeling or depth. This pizza is a pale imitation of the one we had in Italy. The flavor is just not the same.

It means to feel very worried, nervous, or tense because something is difficult or upsetting. uznemiriti, uzbuditi   I always stress out before a big test, even when I study hard. Please don’t stress out about the party. Everything will be fine. They were stressed out because their flight was late, and they had a meeting that afternoon in New York.  

It means to persevere even when things are hard. oduprijeti se; podnositi; izdržati; ustrajati   My friend was feeling sad after losing his job, so I told him to hang in there. Things will get better. The athlete was tired during the race, but she hung in there and finished strong. When learning a new language feels too hard, remember to hang in there. You will improve with time.  

It means to be judged unfairly or to have a bad reputation when it’s not true. steći lošu reputaciju; doći na loš glas     Brussels sprouts often get a bad rap, but they are delicious when roasted. The new student got a bad rap on the first day, because of how he dressed, but later everyone found out he was a nice guy. Video games get a bad rap for being a waste of time, but some games help people learn.  

It means to make a mistake or do something the wrong way. zabrljati, zeznuti   I studied all week for the test but messed up the last question. I feel disappointed. He messed up the cake by adding salt instead of sugar. They messed up the hotel booking, so we didn’t have a room when we arrived.    

It is something that is very scary, dangerous, or difficult, and requires strength or courage to do. nije za one sa slabim srcem   Skydiving is not for the faint of heart! The horror movie was not for the faint of heart. Half the audience left the theater early. Running a marathon in the desert is not for the faint of heart.  

It means to do many difficult or unnecessary things to get something or to be allowed to do something. Činiti sve što je potrebno kako bi zadovoljili zahtjeve ili potrebe druge osobe; prolaziti kroz razne prepreke   You’re going to have to jump through a lot of hoops to get your visa approved. Expect to fill out lots of forms, show your bank records and wait for weeks. I’m not going to jump through hoops to get the job. They need to recognize my skills, experience and reputation! Getting a bank loan isn’t easy. They will make you jump through a lot of hoops.  

It means to do something fully and without hesitation. ne suzdržavati se, ne obuzdavati se, ne ustručavati se   He did not hold back his opinion and told his boss that the new plan would not work. When they played their last game of the season, the team did not hold back. Don’t hold back—go after what you want with confidence.  

It means to use what is available instead of what is ideal. zadovoljiti se nečim   There was no bread left, so she made do with crackers and cheese for lunch. Their tent was broken, so they made do with sleeping under the stars. The artist didn’t have fancy paints, so she made do with old crayons and colored pencils.

It means to get worse over time. ići nizbrdo; pokvariti se, pogoršati se, deteriorirati   After the chef left, the restaurant’s food quality went downhill. His eyesight started going downhill after he turned 50. The company was very successful at first, but when the owner retired, everything went downhill.  

It means to be treated unfairly or to receive less than others in a situation. izvući deblji kraj; nagrabusiti   Everyone at work got a raise except for Marco, even though he had been there the longest. It was clear he got the short end of the stick. The twins were supposed to share house chores equally, but Lisa always ended up doing more than her brother. She was tired of getting the short end of the stick. The company gave free lunches to employees, but remote workers like Alex got nothing. He felt like he got the short end of the stick.  

It means to continue believing that something good might happen, even when it seems unlikely. nadati se, vjerovati, ne gubiti nadu Even though the rescue team searched for days, the lost hikers’ <span class="sentence" aria-label="families still held out hope that they would be found alive.">families still held out hope that they would be found alive. <span class="sentence" aria-label="The scientist held out hope that one day, she would discover a cure [...]

It means to treat a serious situation in a playful or humorous way. uzimati nešto olako, biti nekritičan   The doctor told Mia she needed surgery, but she made light of it and joked about getting a long vacation. During the meeting, Mark made light of the budget problems, but his coworkers were very worried. The team was upset after losing the big game, but their coach made light of it, saying, “At least we got some good exercise!”  

It means spending most or all of one's life breaking the law. poročan, raskalašen život, kriminalan život   She left behind her life of crime and started helping young people make better choices. Movies sometimes glorify living a life of crime. His father warned him that a life of crime would only lead to trouble, but he didn’t listen.  

It means to focus only on one idea or goal and ignore other important information. biti zaslijepljen, zanesen, zaluđen, idoktriniran   The scientist had blinders on while working on his experiment. He ignored his friends’ warnings that his methods were unsafe. Mark was sure his business idea would succeed, even when people told him the risks. He had blinders on and refused to listen. Sarah had blinders on when she fell in love. She didn’t see the warning signs that her boyfriend was lying to her.  

It means to feel happy and confident about yourself without wanting to change who you are. osjećati se ugodno u vlastitoj koži   After years of struggling with shyness, Mia finally became comfortable in her own skin and started speaking up in class. John never worries about what others think—he is truly comfortable in his own skin and enjoys being himself. As she got older, Sarah stopped trying to follow fashion trends and became comfortable in her own skin, wearing what she liked.  

It means to take something and leave quickly, usually after stealing it. pobjeći, odjuriti   The cat made off with a piece of chicken from the kitchen table while no one was looking. A man grabbed a bag full of money from the store counter and made off with it before the cashier could stop him. A group of thieves broke into the museum at night and made off with a priceless painting.

It means to not know what to think about something because it is unusual, surprising, or unclear. ne znati, ne razumijeti, nemati pojma o nečemu   When my friend suddenly stopped talking to me for no reason, I didn’t know what to make of it. Had I done something wrong, or was he just in a bad mood? Most visitors didn’t know what to make of the unusual painting. Was it a masterpiece or just a mess? At first, the new teacher was very strict and never smiled, so the students didn’t know what to make of him. Later, they realized he was kind and wanted them to succeed.  

It describes something that is hard to accept because it is unpleasant or disappointing. nešto što se teško može progutati, prihvatit; ispiti (popiti) gorku čašu   After working so hard, failing the test was a tough pill to swallow, but she promised to try again. When the company announced job cuts, it was a tough pill to swallow for many employees. The doctor told him to stop eating sugar because of his health. It was a tough pill to swallow, but he knew it was necessary.

It means to suddenly feel afraid or unsure about doing something you planned to do. uplašiti se, preplašiti se, bojati se   Mia planned to sing at the school concert, but just before stepping on stage, she got cold feet. After months of planning the wedding, Jake got cold feet the night before and canceled it. Lisa was ready to move to another country, but when it was time to say goodbye, she got cold feet and decided to stay home.

It means to quickly look at something again because you are surprised or confused by what you saw the first time. opet, ponovo pogledati   Sarah did a double take when she saw a cat riding a skateboard in the park. I did a double take when I saw an old painting in a museum that looked exactly like me. John did a double take when he checked his phone bill and saw the monthly price was now $200.

It means to advance significantly compared to how something or someone was before. daleko dogurati, daleko doći, prevaliti dalek put, doći izdaleka, preći dug put   Twenty years ago, mobile phones were large and heavy, but they have come a long way since then. She used to be very shy, but she has come a long way and now gives speeches in front of large crowds. Medicine has come a long way, and now doctors can treat diseases that were once deadly.

It means to not be convinced that something is true. ne povjerovati   Tom said he saw a UFO, but I didn’t buy it. It sounded impossible. He tried to explain why he was late, but his boss didn’t buy it. The magician said he could read minds, but the audience didn’t buy it.    

It's used to emphasize that something is done intentionally to highlight an idea or make people think differently. to je bit, suština; u tome je stvar   A: This music sounds terrible. It’s just random noise. B: That’s the point! The artist wants to challenge normal music styles. A: This puzzle is impossible to solve! B: That’s the point! It is supposed to be difficult so you feel proud when you solve it. A: The movie ended without telling us what happened to the main character. B: That’s the point! The director wants you to decide for yourself.

It means the most important or central part of something. u srcu; u samom središtu; sama srž; suština; esencija   Good communication is at the heart of a successful marriage. It helps partners solve problems together. Protecting the environment is at the heart of the company’s mission. They aim to create a better world for future generations. At the heart of great teaching is the ability to inspire students. When students feel motivated, they learn more effectively.

It is a way to introduce an important fact, reason, or explanation. stvar je u tome   I love traveling, but the thing is I’m afraid of flying. I enjoy cooking, but the thing is it takes so much time to clean up afterward. I really want to adopt a pet. The thing is, I’m not sure I have the time to take care of it properly.

It means important and new information that is shared as soon as it happens. izvanredne vijesti   The reporter ran to the newsroom after hearing breaking news about the president’s illness. The scientist’s discovery of a cure for the disease quickly became breaking news around the world. Breaking news alerts on my phone always catch my attention.

It means to not be used or to become useless or spoiled. ići na otpad, otići u nepovrat, baciti   I didn’t want the vegetables in my fridge to go to waste, so I made a big salad. All his hard work went to waste when the company canceled the new marketing plan. The rainwater was collected in barrels to make sure it didn’t go to waste.

It means not at all. nipošto, nikako   The test was difficult, but it was by no means impossible. She was tired, but she was by no means ready to give up. His success was by no means an accident—he worked hard for years.    

It means to change or improve something by presenting it in a fresh, creative, or unique way. izmijeniti, unaprijediti, osvježiti     The writer put a new spin on classic fairy tales by telling the stories from the villains’ points of view. The bakery put a new spin on donuts by filling them with savory ingredients instead of sweet ones. The fashion designer put a new spin on traditional wedding dresses by adding bold colors and modern patterns.

It means to make someone feel deep emotions, especially sympathy, compassion, or love. dotaknuti srce, dirnuti u srce, dirnuti emocije, ganuti nekoga The story of the lost puppy finding its way home pulled at the heartstrings of everyone who heard it. The charity’s video about children in need pulled at the heartstrings of many donors. Seeing the elderly couple celebrate their 70th anniversary pulled at my heartstrings.

It means to make someone feel happier or more positive. podići nekome raspoloženje   The funny video of the puppy playing in the snow raised her spirits after a long day at work. Visiting his grandparents always raises Mark’s spirits. Hearing the good news about the team’s win raised the fans’ spirits immediately.

It means to stay close and support each other. držati se zajedno, ostati zajedno, ostati na okupu   Families should stick together during hard times to help each other. Good friends stick together no matter what problems they face. During the school trip, the students were told to stick together so no one would get lost.

It means to be exactly correct. precizan, točan, ispravan   His estimate of the concert crowd was spot on. The map you drew for me was spot on; I found the building easily. His guess about the final score was spot on, and everyone was surprised.

It means to move or work well together. sinkronizirano   The dancers stayed in sync throughout their performance, impressing the audience. The workers were in sync, finishing the project quickly and efficiently. To win the rowing competition, the team had to be perfectly in sync with each stroke.  

It means to improve or increase the level of effort, quality, or intensity. (po)dignuti na viši nivo   I’ve been running three miles every day, but next week I’m going to take it up a notch and run five miles. If we want to win this competition, we’ll need to take it up a notch and practice harder. The presentation was good, but we can take it up a notch by including more visuals.  

It means to have no knowledge or understanding about something. nemati pojma, nemati nikakvu ideju   I tried to fix the car engine, but I didn’t have a clue what I was doing. She doesn’t have a clue how to play the piano, but she’s willing to learn. They asked him about the plan, but he didn’t have a clue.

It's a situation where something bad almost happened but did not. promašiti cilj, ne postići cilj, promašiti za dlaku, jedva izbjeći nesreću   The soccer ball flew past the goalie’s fingertips but missed the goalpost by inches. The crowd gasped at the near miss. The car stopped just inches from the dog. It was a near miss. When the driver suddenly opened his door, it was a near miss. He almost killed the cyclist riding by.

It means to make people unsure about whether something is true or correct. baciti sumnju na; zapitati se   Her explanation cast doubt on the original report, so they had to investigate further. The unexpected results from the experiment cast doubt on the effectiveness of the new medicine. The witnesses’ stories cast doubt on the suspect’s alibi, leading to more questions.  

biti u punom jeku; odvijati se punim intenzitetom   When we arrived the party was already in full flow. Lunch at Harry's Bar was in full flow when Irene made a splendid entrance. I arrived while the baseball season was in full flow.

=to avoid making a decision or giving a clear answer about something zaobilaziti suštinu stvari   Because it fudges the issue so much, it makes people seek an easy way out. I do not think that we should fudge the issue of paying people at the top the appropriate salaries. Politicians have been known to fudge the issues.  

=a time that seems quiet but will very soon be followed by something unpleasant happening zatišje pred buru/oluju   Things seem quiet in the office right now, but this is just the lull before the storm. This political lull before the storm will not last long. There was a feeling that something was in the air, that it was the lull before the storm.  

=to keep (a feeling or emotion) inside instead of expressing it ne pokazivati osjećaje, skrivati ih   I had my emotions bottled up. But also, don't feel you should constantly bottle up your emotions. There is no right or wrong way to do this, but the important thing is not to bottle up your feelings.

preporučiti nekoga, dati nekome referencu   Can you give me a reference for a good restaurant in this area? Can you provide a reference for your previous work experience? Could you please provide a reference for that statistic you mentioned?  

=to behave as if a situation, especially a problem, is not serious or important uzimati nešto olako, umanjiti   It is easy to make light of other people's problems. They tried to make light of their injuries. Please don't think I'm making light of your situation.  

It means to be very worried, upset, or angry about something. nemati strpljenja; jako se uzrujavati oko nečega   My mother nearly had kittens when I said I was going to buy a motorbike. They had kittens when they saw the mess we made. The boss will have kittens if I don't get that dress back inside the hour.  

It means to be too kind to someone, harming that person because you are helping or giving them too much. pretjerana ljubaznost ili dobrota prema nekome, "ugušiti" nekoga svojom dobrotom; "udaviti" koga pretjeranom brigom   I decided to kill him with kindness instead of arguing back.” She always knows how to kill her critics with kindness. Let's kill them with kindness, shall we?

It means to do what someone (else) wants or forces one to do. "igrati kako ti netko svira"; uvijek raditi nešto što nam drugi kažu da radimo, bez obzira je li se s tim slažemo ili ne   The boss has got everyone dancing to her tune. The senators are dancing to the tune of the President. Supermarkets buy meat at the lowest price and farmers have been forced to [...]

If you buy something for a song, you buy it for much less than its real value. [informal] kupiti vrlo povoljno, jeftino   He bought a new car for a song. Favoured companies bought permits for a song. I bought it for a song, without looking inside.

It means to appear or develop quickly and suddenly. izrasti, izrastati, nicati; pojaviti se, iskrsnuti   New cafes seem to spring up in the city every few days, offering different types of food and drinks. When the rainy season starts, flowers spring up all over the countryside, making it beautiful. In the last few years, online learning platforms have sprung up to help people study from home.

It means to be very strict and firm about something, not allowing any exceptions. zauzeti tvrd stav   My boss takes a hard line on meeting deadlines; there are no excuses. The city decided to take a hard line against littering by increasing fines. Parents sometimes need to take a hard line to teach important lessons.

It means to do something too much or in an excessive way, more than what is needed. pretjerivati   He loves chocolate, but eating ten bars in one day is going overboard. They went overboard when planning their wedding, spending more money than they had. My friend went overboard buying gifts; she got me five presents for my birthday.  

It means to become difficult to control. izmaknuti kontroli   The party started calmly, but it got out of hand when too many people showed up. If we don’t clean up regularly, the mess in the house gets out of hand. I tried to make a small snack, but my hunger got out of hand, and I cooked a huge meal.

It means taking a long time to do. dugotrajan, koji oduzima puno vremena   Learning a new language can be very time-consuming, but it’s worth it in the end. Finding the perfect gift for my friend was time-consuming because I wanted it to be special. Baking a cake from scratch is more time-consuming than buying one, but it tastes better.

It means to describe or show something in a way that makes it very easy for someone to imagine. dočarati, evocirati; naslikati sliku   With just a few words, he painted a picture of a peaceful sunset over the lake. The teacher painted a picture of life in ancient Egypt so vividly that the students felt they were there. The film painted a picture of the future where robots and humans live as equals.

It means to make someone or something afraid so that they leave. uplašiti, prestrašiti   The barking of the dog scared off the thief before he could enter the house. The farmer used a scarecrow to scare off the crows from his crops. Bright lights in the garden can help scare off wild animals during the night.

It means to show or explain something to someone. istaknuti; ukazati; pokazati; predočiti; upozoriti   The teacher pointed out the mistakes in my essay. During the tour, the guide pointed out the famous landmarks. The scientist pointed out the important details in the research findings.

It means  to become familiar or comfortable with something over time. naviknuti se   Maria had to get used to the cold weather when she moved to Canada. It was very different from her warm home country. John found it hard to get used to his new school, but after a few weeks, he made new friends and felt better. The family needed time to get used to their new house because it was much bigger than their old one.

It means to make a big effort to achieve something. ići jako daleko; uložiti veliki napor   She went to great lengths to prepare a special birthday party for her friend, including cooking all the food herself. The zoo went to great lengths to create a comfortable environment for the animals, even bringing in plants from their natural habitat. The team went to great lengths to win the championship, practicing every day and studying their opponents carefully.

It means to take action to manage or solve a situation or problem. baviti se; suočiti se s    The teacher had to deal with many questions from the students. I need to deal with this broken computer before I can finish my work. How do you usually deal with stress after a long day at work?

It means certain to be unsuccessful. osuđen na propast; biti loše sreće   The plan to build a farm in the desert was doomed to fail because there was no water. Trying to run a marathon without training is doomed to fail. The movie project was doomed to fail when the director quit.

It means to gradually disappear until there is none left. nestati, izumrijeti, odumirati   Many old traditions die out because young people do not practice them anymore. If we do not take action, many animal species will die out in the near future. Some plants die out when their natural habitat is destroyed.

It means to start a conversation about something, usually a topic that many people have opinions on. potaknuti raspravu   The new policy at school sparked discussion among students about privacy and security. A recent documentary about climate change sparked discussion in many communities about what actions we can take. Introducing a new dress code at work sparked discussion among employees about professionalism and personal expression.