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1 take (someone or something) seriously
1) (to regard (a person or his statement etc) as in earnest: You mustn't take his jokes/promises seriously.) παίρνω στα σοβαρά2) (to regard (a matter) as a subject for concern or serious thought: He refuses to take anything seriously.) παίρνω στα σοβαράEnglish-Greek dictionary > take (someone or something) seriously
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2 take (someone or something) seriously
1) (to regard (a person or his statement etc) as in earnest: You mustn't take his jokes/promises seriously.) παίρνω στα σοβαρά2) (to regard (a matter) as a subject for concern or serious thought: He refuses to take anything seriously.) παίρνω στα σοβαράEnglish-Greek dictionary > take (someone or something) seriously
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3 take (something) with a grain/pinch of salt
(to receive (a statement, news etc) with a slight feeling of disbelief: I took his story with a pinch of salt.) ακούω με επιφύλαξηEnglish-Greek dictionary > take (something) with a grain/pinch of salt
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4 take (something) with a grain/pinch of salt
(to receive (a statement, news etc) with a slight feeling of disbelief: I took his story with a pinch of salt.) ακούω με επιφύλαξηEnglish-Greek dictionary > take (something) with a grain/pinch of salt
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5 account
1) (an arrangement by which a person keeps his money in a bank: I have (opened) an account with the local bank.) λογαριασμός2) (a statement of money owing: Send me an account.) λογαριασμός εσόδων-εξόδων3) (a description or explanation (of something that has happened): a full account of his holiday.) τραπεζικός λογαριασμός4) (an arrangement by which a person makes a regular (eg monthly) payment instead of paying at the time of buying: I have an account at Smiths.) πίστωση, ανοιχτός λογαριασμός5) ((usually in plural) a record of money received and spent: You must keep your accounts in order; ( also adjective) an account book.) αναφορά•- accountant
- account for
- on account of
- on my/his etc account
- on my/his account
- on no account
- take something into account
- take into account
- take account of something
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6 challenge
[' ælin‹] 1. verb1) (to ask (someone) to take part in a contest: He challenged his brother to a round of golf.) προκαλώ2) (to question (someone's authority or right, the truth of a statement etc).) αμφισβητώ2. noun1) (an invitation to a contest: He accepted his brother's challenge to a fight.) πρόκληση2) (the act of questioning someone's right, a statement etc.) αμφισβήτηση•- challenging -
7 lie
I 1. noun(a false statement made with the intention of deceiving: It would be a lie to say I knew, because I didn't.) ψέμα2. verb(to say etc something which is not true, with the intention of deceiving: There's no point in asking her - she'll just lie about it.) ψεύδομαι, λέω ψέμματα- liarII present participle - lying; verb1) (to be in or take a more or less flat position: She went into the bedroom and lay on the bed; The book was lying in the hall.) ξαπλώνω, είμαι ξαπλωμένος, κείτομαι, βρίσκομαι2) (to be situated; to be in a particular place etc: The farm lay three miles from the sea; His interest lies in farming.) βρίσκομαι3) (to remain in a certain state: The shop is lying empty now.) βρίσκομαι4) ((with in) (of feelings, impressions etc) to be caused by or contained in: His charm lies in his honesty.) βρίσκομαι, έγκειμαι•- lie back- lie down
- lie in
- lie in wait for
- lie in wait
- lie low
- lie with
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8 hint
[hint] 1. noun1) (a statement that passes on information without giving it openly or directly: He didn't actually say he wanted more money, but he dropped a hint.) σπόντα,νύξη2) (a helpful suggestion: I can give you some useful gardening hints.) υπόδειξη3) (a very small amount; a slight impression: There was a hint of fear in his voice.) ίχνος2. verb(to (try to) pass on information without stating it openly or directly: He hinted that he would like more money; He hinted at possible changes.) υπαινίσσομαι,ρίχνω σπόντα -
9 notice
['nəutis] 1. noun1) (a written or printed statement to announce something publicly: He stuck a notice on the door, saying that he had gone home; They put a notice in the paper announcing the birth of their daughter.) αναγγελία,ανακοίνωση2) (attention: His skill attracted their notice; I'll bring the problem to his notice as soon as possible.) προσοχή3) (warning given especially before leaving a job or dismissing someone: Her employer gave her a month's notice; The cook gave in her notice; Please give notice of your intentions.) (προ)ειδοποίηση,προθεσμία(για παραίτηση ή απόλυση)2. verb(to see, observe, or keep in one's mind: I noticed a book on the table; He noticed her leave the room; Did he say that? I didn't notice.) παρατηρώ,αντιλαμβάνομαι,προσέχω- noticeably
- noticed
- notice-board
- at short notice
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10 state
I [steit] noun1) (the condition in which a thing or person is: the bad state of the roads; The room was in an untidy state; He inquired about her state of health; What a state you're in!; He was not in a fit state to take the class.) κατάσταση2) (a country considered as a political community, or, as in the United States, one division of a federation: The Prime Minister visits the Queen once a week to discuss affairs of state; The care of the sick and elderly is considered partly the responsibility of the state; ( also adjective) The railways are under state control; state-controlled / owned industries.) κράτος3) (ceremonial dignity and splendour: The Queen, wearing her robes of state, drove in a horse-drawn coach to Westminster; ( also adjective) state occasions/banquets.) επισημότητα/επίσημος•- stately- stateliness
- statesman
- statesmanlike
- statesmanship
- get into a state
- lie in state II [steit] verb(to say or announce clearly, carefully and definitely: You have not yet stated your intentions.) δηλώνω -
11 surprise
1. noun((the feeling caused by) something sudden or unexpected: His statement caused some surprise; Your letter was a pleasant surprise; There were some nasty surprises waiting for her when she returned; He stared at her in surprise; To my surprise the door was unlocked; ( also adjective) He paid them a surprise visit.) έκπληξη2. verb1) (to cause to feel surprise: The news surprised me.) εκπλήσσω2) (to lead, by means of surprise, into doing something: Her sudden question surprised him into betraying himself.) αιφνιδιάζω, ξαφνιάζω3) (to find, come upon, or attack, without warning: They surprised the enemy from the rear.) αιφνιδιάζω•- surprising
- surprisingly
- take by surprise
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