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1 go in one ear and out the other
(not to make any lasting impression: I keep telling that child to work harder but my words go in one ear and out the other.) jít jedním uchem tam a druhým ven
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impression — noun 1 idea/feeling/opinion about sth ADJECTIVE ▪ distinct, firm (esp. BrE), strong ▪ main, overriding, overwhelming ▪ clear, vivid … Collocations dictionary
impression — im|pres|sion W2S3 [ımˈpreʃən] n 1.) [U and C] the opinion or feeling you have about someone or something because of the way they seem ▪ Arriving late won t create a very favourable impression . ▪ We were left with the impression that the contract … Dictionary of contemporary English
lasting — adjective strong enough, well enough planned etc to last for a very long time: The reforms will bring lasting benefits. | a lasting peace settlement | leave a lasting impression: Our first meeting left a lasting impression on me … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
lasting — last|ing [ læstıŋ ] adjective usually before noun * continuing to exist or have an effect for a long time: We have an opportunity here for a lasting peace. a lasting impression (=a feeling or effect that continues for a long time): He left a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
lasting */ — UK [ˈlɑːstɪŋ] / US [ˈlæstɪŋ] adjective [usually before noun] continuing to exist or have an effect for a long time We have an opportunity here for a lasting peace. a lasting impression (= a feeling or effect that continues for a long time): He… … English dictionary
lasting — last|ing [ˈla:stıŋ US ˈlæs ] adj [usually before noun] strong enough, well enough planned etc to continue for a very long time = ↑long lasting ▪ The reforms will bring lasting benefits . ▪ Their generosity made a lasting impression on me. ▪ a… … Dictionary of contemporary English
lasting — [[t]lɑ͟ːstɪŋ, læ̱st [/t]] ADJ: usu ADJ n You can use lasting to describe a situation, result, or agreement that continues to exist or have an effect for a very long time. → See also last We are well on our way to a lasting peace... She left a… … English dictionary
lasting — I. adjective Date: 12th century existing or continuing a long while ; enduring • lastingly adverb • lastingness noun Synonyms: lasting, permanent, durable, stable mean enduring for so long as to seem fixed or established. lasting implies a ca … New Collegiate Dictionary
impression — 1 Impression, impress, imprint, print, stamp are comparable when denoting the perceptible trace or traces left by pressure. Impression is the most widely applicable of these terms. It may be used with reference to a mark or trace or a series or… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
impression — n. 1) to create an impression 2) to make an impression on, upon 3) to gain an impression 4) an accurate; deep, indelible, lasting, profound, strong; erroneous, false, inaccurate, wrong; excellent; favorable; first; fleeting; general; good;… … Combinatory dictionary
impression */*/*/ — UK [ɪmˈpreʃ(ə)n] / US noun [countable] Word forms impression : singular impression plural impressions 1) an opinion or feeling that you have about someone or something you have seen but do not know very well have/get the impression (that): I have … English dictionary