30.1.8. gy. A1C1 (példák)

Phrases and idioms:

even though annak ellenére (, hogy)

Even though he left school at 16, he still managed to become a millionaire.

I like her, even though she can be annoying at times.

except that csak ..., de ... (az ok megadása, hogy miért nem igaz/lehetséges vmi)

I want to go, except that I'm tired.

She would have passed the exam, except that she was ill on the day.

in spite of sth vmi ellenére (dacára)

He still smokes, in spite of all the health warnings.

In spite of his injury, Ricardo will play in Saturday's match.

in turn pedig, viszont, másfelől (az említett előző esemény eredményeként)

This could result in the loss of certain species of fish and this in turn poses a serious threat to the fishing communities along the river banks.

He took out more loans, which, in turn, led to more debt.

on the one hand ... on the other hand egyrészt ... másrészt ...

On the one hand, computer games develop many skills, but on the other, they mean kids don't get enough exercise.

or else mert különben, vagy (következmény)

We must be there by six, or else we'll miss the beginning.

or not ... vagy sem

Are you going to reply or not?

I still don't know whether she's coming or not.

the other way round/around fordítva (van/történik)

I thought the older people would be more offended than the young people, but it was the other way round.

whether... or akár ..., akár ...

I'm going, whether she likes it or not.

Someone's got to tell her, whether it's you or me.

Let's face it - you're going to be late whether you go by bus or train.