31.2.9. gy. A1C2 (példák)

Phrases and idioms:

bring sth to light fényt derít vmire, kiderít vmit; fény derül vmire, kiderül vmi

The trial brought to light numerous contradictions in his story.

come to light kiderül, kitudódik

She knew that the fraud would eventually come to light.

have sth up your sleeve vmi van még a tarsolyában, tartogat még vmit (informal)

They were worried he might have another nasty surprise up his sleeve.

in confidence bizalmasan, titoktartás mellett

I'm sorry, she told me that in confidence.

in secret titokban

For years they met in secret.

in the background háttérben (észrevétlenül, feltűnés nélkül)

His father prefers to remain in the background.

inside information/knowledge, etc. belső/bizalmas/bennfentes információ/ismeret

I needed someone with inside knowledge to back up my story.

keep a/sth secret titkot tart/titokban tart vmit

Mr Brown apparently delayed the announcement, and managed to keep it secret from the entire cabinet.

keep (sth) quiet hallgat vmiről

It might be wise to keep this quiet for a while.

keep your mouth shut befogja a száját (nem beszél vmiről) (informal)

If you don't keep your mouth shut, there'll be trouble.

off the record nem hivatalos/bizalmas/nem leközlendő/jegyzőkönyvön kívül

Off the record, ministers are saying the president must resign.

remain a secret/mystery, etc. titok/rejtély/stb. marad

The exact date of the wedding remains a secret.

The true location of the treasure remains a mystery.

the secret nyitja/titka vminek

So what's the secret of your success?