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1 this instant
(straight away; at this very moment: Give it back this instant!) okamžitě -
2 in the making
(being made or formed at this very moment: A revolution is in the making.) v utváření, ve zrodu* * *• v procesu tvoření -
3 hold
I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) držet2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) držet3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) držet4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) vydržet5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) (za)držet6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) obsahovat; udržet7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) konat (se)8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) udržovat se, držet se9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) zastávat10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) mít za to; považovat; chovat11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) platit12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) přinutit k dodržení13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) hájit14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) odolávat15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) udržovat16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) udržovat17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) konat se18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) vlastnit19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) vydržet20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) čekat (u telefonu)21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) držet22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) hlídat23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) chystat2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) uchopení; držení2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) vliv3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) chvat, hmat•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) nákladový prostor* * *• udržovat• udržet• uchopení• vytrvat• postavení• podržet• sevření• obsahovat• hold/held/held• držení• držet• činit -
4 rate
[reit] 1. noun1) (the number of occasions within a given period of time when something happens or is done: a high (monthly) accident rate in a factory.) počet2) (the number or amount of something (in relation to something else); a ratio: There was a failure rate of one pupil in ten in the exam.) poměr, kvóta3) (the speed with which something happens or is done: He works at a tremendous rate; the rate of increase/expansion.) rychlost4) (the level (of pay), cost etc (of or for something): What is the rate of pay for this job?) tarif, sazba5) ((usually in plural) a tax, especially, in United Kingdom, paid by house-owners etc to help with the running of their town etc.) poplatek2. verb(to estimate or be estimated, with regard to worth, merit, value etc: I don't rate this book very highly; He doesn't rate very highly as a dramatist in my estimation.) hodnotit, být ceněn- rating- at this
- at that rate
- rate of exchange* * *• úměra• poměr• podíl• rychlost• odhadnout• klasifikovat• cenit -
5 good
[ɡud] 1. comparative - better; adjective1) (well-behaved; not causing trouble etc: Be good!; She's a good baby.) hodný, dobrý2) (correct, desirable etc: She was a good wife; good manners; good English.) dobrý, řádný3) (of high quality: good food/literature; His singing is very good.) dobrý4) (skilful; able to do something well: a good doctor; good at tennis; good with children.) dobrý, šikovný5) (kind: You've been very good to him; a good father.) laskavý6) (helpful; beneficial: Exercise is good for you.; Cheese is good for you.) dobrý, blahodárný, prospěšný7) (pleased, happy etc: I'm in a good mood today.) dobrý8) (pleasant; enjoyable: to read a good book; Ice-cream is good to eat.) dobrý9) (considerable; enough: a good salary; She talked a good deal of nonsense.) velký10) (suitable: a good man for the job.) vhodný11) (sound, fit: good health; good eyesight; a car in good condition.) dobrý12) (sensible: Can you think of one good reason for doing that?) dobrý13) (showing approval: We've had very good reports about you.) dobrý14) (thorough: a good clean.) dobrý15) (healthy or in a positive mood: I don't feel very good this morning.) dobře2. noun1) (advantage or benefit: He worked for the good of the poor; for your own good; What's the good of a broken-down car?) dobro; užitek2) (goodness: I always try to see the good in people.) dobro, to dobré3. interjection(an expression of approval, gladness etc.) dobrá!- goodness4. interjection((also my goodness) an expression of surprise etc.) můj bože- goods- goody
- goodbye
- good-day
- good evening
- good-for-nothing
- good humour
- good-humoured
- good-humouredly
- good-looking
- good morning
- good afternoon
- good-day
- good evening
- good night
- good-natured
- goodwill
- good will
- good works
- as good as
- be as good as one's word
- be up to no good
- deliver the goods
- for good
- for goodness' sake
- good for
- good for you
- him
- Good Friday
- good gracious
- good heavens
- goodness gracious
- goodness me
- good old
- make good
- no good
- put in a good word for
- take something in good part
- take in good part
- thank goodness
- to the good* * *• užitek• vhodný• pravý• prospěšný• prospěch• slušný• hodný• laskav• laskavý• milý• čestný• dobro• dobře• dobrý -
6 dear
[diə] 1. adjective1) (high in price: Cabbages are very dear this week.) drahý2) (very lovable: He is such a dear little boy.) milý3) ((with to) much loved: She is very dear to me.) milovaný (kým)4) (used as a polite way of addressing someone, especially in a letter: Dear Sir.) Vážený2. noun1) (a person who is lovable or charming: He is such a dear!) drahoušek2) (a person who is loved or liked (especially used to address someone): Come in, dear.) miláček, drahý/drahá•- dearly- dear
- dear! / oh dear!* * *• vážený• milý• drahý -
7 fit
I 1. [fit] adjective1) (in good health: I am feeling very fit.) fit, ve fromě2) (suitable; correct for a particular purpose or person: a dinner fit for a king.) vhodný2. noun(the right size or shape for a particular person, purpose etc: Your dress is a very good fit.) přesně padnoucí věc3. verbpast tense, past participle fitted -)1) (to be the right size or shape (for someone or something): The coat fits (you) very well.) padnout2) (to be suitable for: Her speech fitted the occasion.) hodit se (pro)3) (to put (something) in position: You must fit a new lock on the door.) namontovat4) (to supply with; to equip with: She fitted the cupboard with shelves.) vybavit•- fitness- fitter
- fitting 4. noun1) (something, eg a piece of furniture, which is fixed, especially in a house etc: kitchen fittings.) vybavení, zařízení2) (the trying-on of a dress etc and altering to make it fit: I am having a fitting for my wedding-dress tomorrow.) zkouška•- fit in- fit out
- see/think fit II [fit] noun1) (a sudden attack of illness, especially epilepsy: She suffers from fits.) záchvat2) (something which happens as suddenly as this: a fit of laughter/coughing.) záchvat•* * *• uzpůsobit• vestavět• vhodný• vyhovovat• způsobilý• proložení• přizpůsobení• přizpůsobit• připraven• padnout (o šatech)• odpovídat• fit/fit/fit -
8 sick
[sik] 1. adjective1) (vomiting or inclined to vomit: He has been sick several times today; I feel sick; She's inclined to be seasick/airsick/car-sick.) zvracející, na zvracení2) ((especially American) ill: He is a sick man; The doctor told me that my husband is very sick and may not live very long.) nemocný3) (very tired (of); wishing to have no more (of): I'm sick of doing this; I'm sick and tired of hearing about it!) unavený; otrávený4) (affected by strong, unhappy or unpleasant feelings: I was really sick at making that bad mistake.) znechucený5) (in bad taste: a sick joke.) špatný2. noun(vomit: The bedclothes were covered with sick.) zvratek- sicken- sickening
- sickeningly
- sickly
- sickness
- sick-leave
- make someone sick
- make sick
- the sick
- worried sick* * *• nemocný -
9 go
[ɡəu] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - goes; verb1) (to walk, travel, move etc: He is going across the field; Go straight ahead; When did he go out?) jít, jet2) (to be sent, passed on etc: Complaints have to go through the proper channels.) procházet3) (to be given, sold etc: The prize goes to John Smith; The table went for $100.) připadnout; prodat se za4) (to lead to: Where does this road go?) vést5) (to visit, to attend: He goes to school every day; I decided not to go to the movie.) chodit, jít6) (to be destroyed etc: This wall will have to go.) zmizet7) (to proceed, be done: The meeting went very well.) proběhnout8) (to move away: I think it is time you were going.) odejít, odjet9) (to disappear: My purse has gone!) zmizet10) (to do (some action or activity): I'm going for a walk; I'm going hiking next week-end.) jít11) (to fail etc: I think the clutch on this car has gone.) odejít, selhat12) (to be working etc: I don't think that clock is going.) jít, fungovat13) (to become: These apples have gone bad.) stát se14) (to be: Many people in the world regularly go hungry.) být15) (to be put: Spoons go in that drawer.) patřit, dávat se16) (to pass: Time goes quickly when you are enjoying yourself.) plynout, ubíhat17) (to be used: All her pocket-money goes on sweets.) jít (na), být použit (na)18) (to be acceptable etc: Anything goes in this office.) být povoleno19) (to make a particular noise: Dogs go woof, not miaow.) dělat (jak)20) (to have a particular tune etc: How does that song go?) znít21) (to become successful etc: She always makes a party go.) vydařit se2. noun1) (an attempt: I'm not sure how to do it, but I'll have a go.) pokus2) (energy: She's full of go.) elán•- going3. adjective1) (successful: That shop is still a going concern.) dobře jdoucí2) (in existence at present: the going rate for typing manuscripts.) běžný•- go-ahead4. noun(permission: We'll start as soon as we get the go-ahead.) povolení- going-over
- goings-on
- no-go
- all go
- be going on for
- be going on
- be going strong
- from the word go
- get going
- give the go-by
- go about
- go after
- go against
- go along
- go along with
- go around
- go around with
- go at
- go back
- go back on
- go by
- go down
- go far
- go for
- go in
- go in for
- go into
- go off
- go on
- go on at
- go out
- go over
- go round
- go slow
- go steady
- go through
- go through with
- go too far
- go towards
- go up
- go up in smoke/flames
- go with
- go without
- keep going
- make a go of something
- make a go
- on the go* * *• průběh• go/went/gone• jít• jezdit• jet• jezdívat• chodívat• chodit -
10 record
1. ['reko:d, -kəd, ]( American[) -kərd] noun1) (a written report of facts, events etc: historical records; I wish to keep a record of everything that is said at this meeting.) záznam, zápis2) (a round flat piece of (usually black) plastic on which music etc is recorded: a record of Beethoven's Sixth Symphony.) (gramofonová) deska3) ((in races, games, or almost any activity) the best performance so far; something which has never yet been beaten: He holds the record for the 1,000 metres; The record for the high jump was broken/beaten this afternoon; He claimed to have eaten fifty sausages in a minute and asked if this was a record; ( also adjective) a record score.) rekord(ní)4) (the collected facts from the past of a person, institution etc: This school has a very poor record of success in exams; He has a criminal record.) minulost, pověst2. [rə'ko:d] verb1) (to write a description of (an event, facts etc) so that they can be read in the future: The decisions will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.) zapsat2) (to put (the sound of music, speech etc) on a record or tape so that it can be listened to in the future: I've recorded the whole concert; Don't make any noise when I'm recording.) nahrát, zachytit3) ((of a dial, instrument etc) to show (a figure etc) as a reading: The thermometer recorded 30°C yesterday.) ukázat, naměřit4) (to give or show, especially in writing: to record one's vote in an election.) zaznamenat•- recorder- recording
- record-player
- in record time
- off the record
- on record* * *• záznam• zápis• zapsat• protokolovat• registrovat• rekord• evidence• nahrávka• deska -
11 so
[səu] 1. adverb1) ((used in several types of sentence to express degree) to this extent, or to such an extent: `The snake was about so long,' he said, holding his hands about a metre apart; Don't get so worried!; She was so pleased with his progress in school that she bought him a new bicycle; They couldn't all get into the room, there were so many of them; He departed without so much as (= without even) a goodbye; You've been so (= very) kind to me!; Thank you so much!) tak2) ((used to express manner) in this/that way: As you hope to be treated by others, so you must treat them; He likes everything to be (arranged) just so (= in one particular and precise way); It so happens that I have to go to an important meeting tonight.) tak3) ((used in place of a word, phrase etc previously used, or something previously stated) as already indicated: `Are you really leaving your job?' `Yes, I've already told you / said so'; `Is she arriving tomorrow?' `Yes, I hope so'; If you haven't read the notice, please do so now; `Is that so (= true)?' `Yes, it's really so'; `Was your father angry?' `Yes, even more so than I was expecting - in fact, so much so that he refused to speak to me all day!) tak4) (in the same way; also: `I hope we'll meet again.' `So do I.'; She has a lot of money and so has her husband.) stajně tak5) ((used to express agreement or confirmation) indeed: `You said you were going shopping today.' `So I did, but I've changed my mind.'; `You'll need this book tomorrow, won't you?' `So I will.') opravdu2. conjunction((and) therefore: John had a bad cold, so I took him to the doctor; `So you think you'd like this job, then?' `Yes.'; And so they got married and lived happily ever after.) a tak- so-so
- and so on/forth
- or so
- so as to
- so far
- so good
- so that
- so to say/speak* * *• pokud• proto• tedy• tak• takto• takže• budiž -
12 wear
[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) nosit2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) nosit3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) mít4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) opotřebovat se5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) prodřít6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) vydržet2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) nošení2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) oblečení3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) opotřebení4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) trvanlivost•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
- worn out* * *• wear/wore/worn• oblékat• oblečení• opotřebení• mít na sobě• nosí• nosit -
13 work
[wə:k] 1. noun1) (effort made in order to achieve or make something: He has done a lot of work on this project) práce2) (employment: I cannot find work in this town.) práce3) (a task or tasks; the thing that one is working on: Please clear your work off the table.) práce4) (a painting, book, piece of music etc: the works of Van Gogh / Shakespeare/Mozart; This work was composed in 1816.) dílo5) (the product or result of a person's labours: His work has shown a great improvement lately.) práce6) (one's place of employment: He left (his) work at 5.30 p.m.; I don't think I'll go to work tomorrow.) práce2. verb1) (to (cause to) make efforts in order to achieve or make something: She works at the factory three days a week; He works his employees very hard; I've been working on/at a new project.) pracovat; nutit do práce2) (to be employed: Are you working just now?) mít práci3) (to (cause to) operate (in the correct way): He has no idea how that machine works / how to work that machine; That machine doesn't/won't work, but this one's working.) pracovat; uvést do chodu4) (to be practicable and/or successful: If my scheme works, we'll be rich!) osvědčit se5) (to make (one's way) slowly and carefully with effort or difficulty: She worked her way up the rock face.) razit si cestu6) (to get into, or put into, a stated condition or position, slowly and gradually: The wheel worked loose.) postupně se stávat7) (to make by craftsmanship: The ornaments had been worked in gold.) vypracovat•- - work- workable
- worker
- works 3. noun plural1) (the mechanism (of a watch, clock etc): The works are all rusted.) mechanismus2) (deeds, actions etc: She's devoted her life to good works.) skutky•- work-box
- workbook
- workforce
- working class
- working day
- work-day
- working hours
- working-party
- work-party
- working week
- workman
- workmanlike
- workmanship
- workmate
- workout
- workshop
- at work
- get/set to work
- go to work on
- have one's work cut out
- in working order
- out of work
- work of art
- work off
- work out
- work up
- work up to
- work wonders* * *• výroba• zaměstnání• způsobit• práce• pracovat• pracovní• působit• fungovat• dílna• činnost• dílo• čin -
14 come out
1) (to become known: The truth finally came out.) vyjít najevo2) (to be published: This newspaper comes out once a week.) vycházet3) (to strike: The men have come out (on strike).) vstoupit (do stávky)4) ((of a photograph) to be developed: This photograph has come out very well.) vyjít5) (to be removed: This dirty mark won't come out.) zmizet* * *• vycházet• vyjíždět• vynořit se• vyjít najevo• vyvstat• vyjít• vyjet• být publikován -
15 keep
[ki:p] 1. past tense, past participle - kept; verb1) (to have for a very long or indefinite period of time: He gave me the picture to keep.) uchovat, vlastnit2) (not to give or throw away; to preserve: I kept the most interesting books; Can you keep a secret?) ponechat si; udržet3) (to (cause to) remain in a certain state or position: I keep this gun loaded; How do you keep cool in this heat?; Will you keep me informed of what happens?) udržovat4) (to go on (performing or repeating a certain action): He kept walking.) pokračovat v5) (to have in store: I always keep a tin of baked beans for emergencies.) mít v zásobě6) (to look after or care for: She keeps the garden beautifully; I think they keep hens.) udržovat; chovat7) (to remain in good condition: That meat won't keep in this heat unless you put it in the fridge.) vydržet (čerstvý)8) (to make entries in (a diary, accounts etc): She keeps a diary to remind her of her appointments; He kept the accounts for the club.) vést (si)9) (to hold back or delay: Sorry to keep you.) zdržovat10) (to provide food, clothes, housing for (someone): He has a wife and child to keep.) živit11) (to act in the way demanded by: She kept her promise.) dodržet12) (to celebrate: to keep Christmas.) slavit2. noun(food and lodging: She gives her mother money every week for her keep; Our cat really earns her keep - she kills all the mice in the house.) obživa- keeper- keeping
- keep-fit
- keepsake
- for keeps
- in keeping with
- keep away
- keep back
- keep one's distance
- keep down
- keep one's end up
- keep from
- keep going
- keep hold of
- keep house for
- keep house
- keep in
- keep in mind
- keep it up
- keep off
- keep on
- keep oneself to oneself
- keep out
- keep out of
- keep time
- keep to
- keep something to oneself
- keep to oneself
- keep up
- keep up with the Joneses
- keep watch* * *• udržet• udržovat• zachovat• zachovávat• pokračovat v něčem• pečovat• hlídat• keep/kept/kept• chovat• chránit• držet -
16 plan
1. noun1) (an idea of how to do something; a method of doing something: If everyone follows this plan, we will succeed; I have worked out a plan for making a lot of money.) plán2) (an intention or arrangement: My plan is to rob a bank and leave the country quickly; What are your plans for tomorrow?) plán3) (a drawing, diagram etc showing a building, town etc as if seen from above: These are the plans of/for our new house; a street-plan.) plán2. verb1) ((sometimes with on) to intend (to do something): We are planning on going to Italy this year; We were planning to go last year but we hadn't enough money; They are planning a trip to Italy.) plánovat2) (to decide how something is to be done; to arrange (something): We are planning a party; We'll have to plan very carefully if we are to succeed.) plánovat3) (to design (a building, town etc): This is the architect who planned the building.) projektovat•- planner- planning
- go according to plan
- plan ahead* * *• záměr• plánovat• plán• projektovat• půdorys• projekt• rozvrh• hodlat• naplánovat• nárys• návrh• chystat -
17 awful
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18 deadly
1) (causing death: a deadly poison.) smrtelný2) (very great: He is in deadly earnest (= He is completely serious).) smrtelný, naprostý3) (very dull or uninteresting: What a deadly job this is.) hrozný, nudný, umrtvující* * *• smrtelný• smrtící -
19 iron
1. noun1) (( also adjective) (of) an element that is the most common metal, is very hard, and is widely used for making tools etc: Steel is made from iron; The ground is as hard as iron; iron railings; iron determination (= very strong determination).) železo; železný2) (a flat-bottomed instrument that is heated up and used for smoothing clothes etc: I've burnt a hole in my dress with the iron.) žehlička3) (a type of golf-club.) kovová golfová hůl2. verb(to smooth (clothes etc) with an iron: This dress needs to be ironed; I've been ironing all afternoon.) žehlit- ironing- irons
- ironing-board
- ironmonger
- ironmongery
- have several
- too many irons in the fire
- iron out
- strike while the iron is hot* * *• vyžehlit• žehlit• žehlička• železný• železo -
20 light
I 1. noun1) (the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen: It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room.) světlo2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.) světlo3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?) oheň4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.) světlo2. adjective1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.) světlý2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.) světlý3. [lit] verb1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.) osvětlit2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.) zapálit•- lighten- lighter- lighting
- lighthouse
- light-year
- bring to light
- come to light
- in the light of
- light up
- see the light
- set light to II1) (easy to lift or carry; of little weight: I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys.) lehký2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.) lehký3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.) lehký4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.) lehčí5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.) lehký6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.) lehký7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.) lehký8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.) drobný9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.) lehký•- lightly- lighten- light-headed
- light-hearted
- lightweight
- get off lightly
- make light of
- travel light III = light on - past tense, past participle lit [lit] - verb(to find by chance: While wandering round the town, we lit on a very cheap restaurant.) náhodou padnout na* * *• zapálit• zápalka• zapalovat• světlo• světlý• snadný• osvětlení• osvětlit• light/lit/lighted• lehký• lehce• nepatrný
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very — 1 / veri/ adverb 1 (+ adj/adv) used to emphasize an adjective or adverb or to add force to an expression: “Can I help you with those bags?” “Thanks, that s very nice of you.” | It feels very cold up in the bedrooms. | I feel a lot better today… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
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this minute — AT ONCE, immediately, directly, this second, instantly, straight away, right away/now, forthwith; informal pronto, straight off, right off, toot sweet; archaic straight. → minute * * * this minute (or this very minute) informal at once; … Useful english dictionary
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