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dog-and-pony-show
definition: an elaborte presentation or demonstration that is designed to impress or entertain, but may lack substance
magyarul: színjáték, szemfényvesztés, látványos bemutató
example: The company put on a huge dog and pony show to launch the new product. – A cég hatalmas, látványos bemutatót csinált az új termék bevezetésére.

elevator music
definition: soft, bland background music played in public places
magyarul: liftezene, háttérzene (jellegtelen, unalmas)
example: The restaurant was playing boring elevator music. – Az étteremben unalmas háttérzene szólt.

eleventh hour
definition: the last possible moment before a deadline
magyarul: az utolsó pillanatban
example: They reached an agreement at the eleventh hour. – Az utolsó pillanatban jutottak megállapodásra.

fell off a truck / off the back of a lorry
definition: something obtained illegally or suspiciously; of doubtful origin
magyarul: kétes eredetű, „leesett a kamionról”
example: These watches look like they fell off the back of a lorry. – Ezek az órák úgy néznek ki, mintha „estek volna a kamionról”.

food for thought
definition: something that makes you think seriously
magyarul: elgondolkodtató dolog
example: His comment gave me some real food for thought. – A megjegyzése igazán elgondolkodtatott.

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in the nick of time
definition: just in time; at the last possible moment
magyarul: éppen időben, az utolsó pillanatban
example: We caught the train in the nick of time. – Éppen időben értük el a vonatot.

just what the doctor ordered
definition: exactly what is needed or wanted
magyarul: pont amire szükség volt
example: A day at the spa was just what the doctor ordered. – Egy nap a spa-ban pont az volt, amire szükségem volt.

no room to swing a cat
definition: a very small or cramped space
magyarul: alig fér el valami, nagyon szűk hely
example: There’s no room to swing a cat in this kitchen. – Ebben a konyhában alig lehet megmozdulni.

sugar daddy
definition: an older, wealthy person who gives financial support to a younger partner
magyarul: „sugar daddy”, idősebb, tehetős támogató partner
example: She’s dating a sugar daddy who buys her expensive gifts. – Egy sugar daddy-vel jár, aki drága ajándékokat vesz neki.

sweep under the carpet / the rug
definition: to hide or ignore a problem instead of dealing with it
magyarul: szőnyeg alá söpörni (a problémát)
example: They tried to sweep the scandal under the carpet. – Megpróbálták a botrányt a szőnyeg alá söpörni.

Even the Pope Has Trouble with Customer Service

Most people have experienced the frustration of calling a bank and being put on hold, transferred between departments, or told that something simply cannot be done over the phone. It turns out that even the leader of the Catholic Church is not immune to this kind of everyday problem.

About two months after Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as Pope Leo XIV, he called his bank in Chicago to update his phone number and address. It seemed like a simple task – but it quickly became complicated.

The pope answered all the security questions the customer service representative asked him, but there was still a problem. To change his phone number and address, he was told he would have to visit the bank in person.

Pope Leo tried to explain his situation. He said it would be “difficult” because he was living “out of town” and simply could not get there. This, of course, was something of an understatement – the pope lives in Vatican City, Rome.

When that argument did not work, he decided to try a different approach. He asked the representative whether it would make any difference if he told her he was Pope Leo. She hung up on him.

The story was shared publicly by Father Tom McCarthy, a longtime friend of the pope, at an event in Naperville, Illinois in late April 2026. Father McCarthy said that when he heard the story, he laughed – and admitted he would have done exactly the same thing as the customer service agent.

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After the call ended so abruptly, the pope needed help. He turned to a fellow Augustinian priest, Father Bernie Scianna, who somehow managed to contact the bank’s president. However, even the president repeated the same policy: changes must be made in person, not over the phone.

When Scianna threatened to move the pope’s account to a different bank, the president quickly changed his position – saying the bank did not want to lose such a notable customer. Shortly after that, the bank made an exception and updated the pope’s information.

The pope’s final instruction was simple: “Don’t give the phone number out.”

The story went viral on social media and was picked up by news outlets around the world. Many people found it funny, but also surprisingly comforting. Father McCarthy said the unexpected attention made sense to him: “I think it’s just really connected with people – how normal Pope Leo is.” Father McCarthy summed it up simply: “He’s one of us.”

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On a cruise: The ultimate vacation experience

There’s something about being out on the open sea, with nothing but endless blue water stretching out before you, that is both exhilarating and relaxing at the same time. And there’s no better way to experience this feeling than by going on a cruise. A cruise is a vacation like no other. It offers the perfect combination of relaxation, adventure, and luxury. With everything taken care of for you, from meals to entertainment to transportation between ports, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. You can be carefree from embarkation time when you walk up the gangway and go onboard till you disembark at your final destination. Crew members are always at hand and are ready to assist you. They help you find your deck and cabin when you get on the cruise ship. You can have your cabin in the interior of the ship or on the outside of the ship with a porthole, a window or even a balcony with a sea view.  

The journey starts out with the captain sounding the horn of the ship as the ship sets sail. You may feel seasick at first but it usually doesn’t take long to find your sea legs.

The cruise ship is a kind of floating hotel with all the amenities and entertainment you can imagine. One of the best things about cruising is the variety of activities and experiences available. Whether you want to lounge by the pool, try your luck at the casino, have a spa treatment or take part in a shore excursion, there’s something for everyone. Many cruises even offer on-board activities like rock climbing, mini-golf, and even ice skating. If you are not an active type you can just sit on deck in a deckchair and watch the horizon and the seagulls and listen to the sound of the lapping waves. 

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Speaking of shore excursions, one of the biggest draws of a cruise is the opportunity to visit multiple destinations in a single trip. A cruise can take you wherever you’d like to go: to explore ancient ruins, relax on a tropical beach, or shop in a bustling city. And with expert tour guides and organized activities available, you can be sure you’ll make the most of your time in each port.

Of course, one of the highlights of any cruise is the food. From elegant fine dining to casual buffets, there’s always something delicious to eat on board. Many cruises even offer speciality restaurants with menus created by celebrity chefs. Plus, with 24-hour room service available, you can satisfy your cravings any time you want and everything is included in the price.

But perhaps the best thing about cruising is the chance to disconnect from the outside world and just enjoy the present moment. You can truly escape the stresses of daily life and just focus on enjoying yourself. With stunning ocean views and plenty of opportunities to relax and unwind, a cruise is the perfect way to recharge your batteries and return home feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

In conclusion, a cruise is the ultimate vacation experience. With something for everyone, from adventure-seekers to relaxation-seekers, and everything in between, there’s no better way to explore multiple destinations while enjoying all the comforts and luxuries of a floating resort. So why not book your next vacation on a cruise and experience the magic for yourself? You won’t regret it.

Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Soup

Ingredients:

for roasting:

• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• salt and pepper to taste

for the soup base:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (plus extra for garnish)
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste

for garnish:

• reserved roasted chickpeas and cauliflower florets
• swirl of coconut milk or yogurt
• fresh thyme sprigs
• red pepper flakes

Preparation:

1. Roast the vegetables: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss cauliflower florets and chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy. Reserve a handful of chickpeas and florets for garnish.
2. Prepare the soup base: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute. Add roasted cauliflower and chickpeas (except the reserved ones), then pour in vegetable broth. Simmer for 10–15 minutes to let flavors meld.
3. Blend the soup: Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches to puree until smooth. Stir in coconut milk or cream, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
4. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls. Top with reserved roasted chickpeas and cauliflower, a swirl of coconut milk or yogurt, thyme sprigs, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

AZ 5 PERC ANGOL MAGAZIN 2026. FEBRUÁRI SZÁMÁBAN MÉG TÖBB CSICSERIBORSÓS RECEPTET TALÁLSZ ANGOLUL! 
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EGY KIS ÉRDEKESSÉG 

 hüvelyes is, többnyire a mediterrán és közel-keleti ételek (hummusz, falafel) miatt, illetve fontos helyet kap az egészségtudatos, és a növényi alapú étrendben is.

A csicseriborsó az egyik legsokoldalúbb és legegészségesebb hüvelyes: tele van növényi fehérjével, rosttal, vas‑ és folsavtartalma kiemelkedő, és segíti a jóllakottságérzetet, az emésztést és a stabil vércukorszintet.

Miért érdemes fogyasztani?

• Magas rosttartalom – támogatja az emésztést és a bélflórát.
• Növényi fehérjeforrás – kiváló vegán és vegetáriánus étrendben is.
• Alacsony glikémiás index – lassan emeli a vércukrot, így kiegyensúlyozottabb energiaforrást ad.
• Ásványi anyagokban gazdag – vas, magnézium, cink, folát.
• Jóllakottságot ad – segíthet a testsúly kontrollálásában.

De miért hívják így magyarul?

A magyar csicseriborsó szó első említése 1572-ből ismert. A csicser + borsó összetételből alakult ki, részben a latin cicer pisum („csicser + borsó”) tükörfordításaként. A korábbi alak csicserborsó volt (1395), amelyet később népetimológia formált át.

… és angolul?

Az angol chickpea a 18. század elején jelent meg. A korábbi chich-pease (1540-es évek) és még régebbi chich alakból származik, amely az ófrancia chiche („csicseriborsó”) szóból ered. Ez pedig a latin cicer („borsó, csicseriborsó”) folytatója. A „chick‑” rész később alakult ki népetimológiai félreértésből, mintha a „csibe” szóhoz lenne köze.

I’m really excited about it.

meaning: A natural way to express positive anticipation.
example: I’m really excited about it; it’s going to be great.
magyarul: Nagyon izgatott vagyok miatta; szuper lesz.

I can’t wait for it to happen.

meaning: A strong way to say you are eagerly anticipating something.
example: I can’t wait for it to happen — I’ve been looking forward to it for weeks.
magyarul: Alig várom, hogy megtörténjen — hetek óta készülök rá.

I’m very much looking forward to it.

meaning: A polite and slightly formal way to show anticipation.
example: I’m very much looking forward to it; thank you for the invitation.
magyarul: Nagyon várom; köszönöm a meghívást.

I’m eager to see how it turns out.

meaning: Used when you are curious and enthusiastic about the outcome.
example: I’m eager to see how it turns out — it sounds like an exciting project.
magyarul: Kíváncsian várom, hogyan sikerül — izgalmas projektnek tűnik.

I’m counting down the days.

meaning: A casual, enthusiastic way to say you’re really looking forward to something.
example: I’m counting down the days until the trip.
magyarul: Számolom a napokat az utazásig.

Nancy Wheeler. Will you not marry me? I tried to convince myself that this would somehow fix everything. But it was just going to make things worse, which is why it has been sitting like a cannonball in my pocket for the last two days. So what do you say? Do you accept my unproposal?

I accept your unproposal. I love you.

I love you, Nancy Wheeler.

I love you, Jonathan Byers. Oh my God. Jonathan! Oh my God.

to convince – meggyőzni 
to fix – megjavítani, helyrehozni 
cannonball – ágyúgolyó

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Jegyezz meg két jól használható mondatot is:

I thought this would fix everything. – Azt gondoltam ez majd helyrehoz mindent. 
It is just going to make things worse. – De csak rosszabbá tesz mindent. 

Most pedig tanuljunk meg néhány fontos igét arra, ha szerelmi kapcsolatokról szeretnénk beszélni angolul. 

At the beginning of a relationship

to meet someone – megismerni valakit 
to get to know someone – megismerkedni valakivel / jobban megismerni 
to hang out – együtt lógni / időt tölteni 
to go on a date – randizni menni 
to date / to be dating – járni valakivel 
to flirt – flörtölni 
to fall for someone – beleszeretni valakibe 
to fall in love – szerelembe esni 
to have a crush on someone – belezúgni valakibe 
to hit it off – rögtön megtalálni a közös hangot
to get together – összejönni 
to start seeing someone – elkezdeni járni valakivel 
to become a couple – párkapcsolatba kerülni 

Making it official 

to make it official – hivatalossá tenni a kapcsolatot 
to move in together – összeköltözni 
to build a life together – közös életet építeni
to propose – megkérni valaki kezét 
to get engaged – eljegyezni / eljegyezve lenni 
to plan a wedding – esküvőt szervezni 
to tie the knot – összeházasodni (informális) 
to get married – megházasodni 
to exchange vows – fogadalmat tenni 
to settle down – megállapodni 
to start a family – családot alapítani

When things get worse

to argue – veszekedni 
to fight – harcolni / veszekedni 
to drift apart – eltávolodni egymástól 
to grow apart – lassan eltávolodni 
to cheat on someone – megcsalni valakit 
to break someone’s trust – eljátszani valaki bizalmát 
to take a break – szünetet tartani 
to separate – különválni 
to move out – elköltözni
to break up – szakítani 
to split up – különválni / szakítani 
to end the relationship – véget vetni a kapcsolatnak 
to call it quits – befejezni a kapcsolatot (informális) 
to file for divorce – beadni a válókeresetet 
to get divorced – elválni 
to finalize the divorce – véglegesíteni a válást 
to go separate ways – külön utakon folytatni 
to co‑parent – közösen nevelni a gyereket válás után

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Bundáskenyér, literally “bread in a coat” or “bread in a fur coat” is a beloved Hungarian dish. It is prepared by dipping slices of bread into beaten eggs and frying them until golden. In Hungary, the preference is usually for a savory version: people season it with salt, pepper, or garlic, and sometimes eat it with cheese or sour cream. It is considered a quick comfort food, often eaten for breakfast or dinner.

Interestingly, similar recipes exist in many other countries, but the flavor profile often changes. In the United States and the United Kingdom, the dish is known as French toast. There, the egg mixture is sweetened with sugar, cinnamon, or vanilla, and the fried bread is typically served with syrup, honey, or fresh fruit.

France has its own variation called pain perdu, meaning “lost bread”. Traditionally, it was a clever way to use stale bread and avoid waste. In Spain, the equivalent is torrijas, which are especially popular during Easter. Spanish torrijas are soaked in milk, sugar, and sometimes wine before frying, resulting in a rich, sweet treat.

So, while Hungarians enjoy bundáskenyér mainly as a salty dish, in many other cultures the same technique produces a dessert. The names differ – French toast, pain perdu, torrijas – but the principle remains universal: bread, egg, and frying, transformed into comfort food across borders.

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Nézzük sorban a jelentéseket:

WHATEVER: bármi(k), bármi(k) is, akármi(k), akármi(k) is, bármi(ke)t, bármi(ke)t is, akármi(ke)t, akármi(ke)t is
WHOEVER: bárki(k), bárki(k) is, akárki(k), akárki(k) is, bárki(ke)t, bárki(ke)t is, akárki(ke)t, akárki(ke)t is
WHEREVER: bárhol bárhol is, akárhol, akárhol is
WHENEVER: bármikor, bármikor is, akármikor, akármikor is
WHICHEVER: bármelyik (is), bármelyiket (is), akármelyik (is), akármelyiket (is)
HOWEVER: bárhogy, bárhogyan is, akárhogyan, akárhogyan is, bármennyire, bármennyire is

Nézzünk egy-két példát:A ’whatever’ ezen kívül még azt is jelenti, hogy „mindegy”.

You can drink whatever you want. – Ihatsz bármit, amit akarsz.
Do’t let in whoever it is. – Ne engedd be, bárki is legyen az.
Wherever you go, I’ll go with you. – Bárhova is mész, én megyek veled.
Whenever you arrive, you’ll be welcome. – Bármikor is jössz, szívesen látunk.
You can choose whichever you like. – Választhatod bármelyiket, amelyik tetszik.
She’ll never finish it however hard she’s trying. – Soha nem fogja befejezni, bármennyire is keményen próbálkozik. 

Feladat:

1.  What would you like for dinner? The fridge is full, you can have ………. you want. 
2.  Please answer the door for me. I don’t want to see ………. it is. 
3.  That’s just not true! ……… said that was lying.
4.  The holiday was great! The people in Italy were nice ……… we went.
5.  It’s our business. We can employ ………. we like.
6.  She is so lucky, she never puts on weight. She can eat ………. she wants.
7.  Come round and see us ………. you have time.
8.  Unfortunately I can’t go to the cinema with you. Give me ticket to ………. wants to see the film. 
9.  ………. the principal visits our class, everyone is very nervous. 
10.”Do you want tee or coffee?””………………..”
11. You can either have the double room or the family room, ………. you want.
12. ………. hard I try, I can never seem to learn vocabulary.

Megoldások:
1-whatever, 2-whoever, 3-whatever, 4-wherever, 5-whoever, 6-whatever, 7-whenever, 8-whoever, 9-whenever, 10-whatever, 11-whichever, 12-however

Radioman – the man that Tom Hanks calls a cultural institution and Meryl Streep calls a good luck charm – has often been in the headlines over the years pictured with many A-list stars. He is the full-bearded eccentric movie fan who used to be homeless but turned into inspiration as he overcame severe alcoholism to realize his dream as part of the New York Film industry. He is often seen in the background of movies and TV shows filmed in New York.

Radioman was born in 1951 as Craig Castaldo. He grew up in Brooklyn, his father was a labourer, and his mother was an unsuccessful theatre model. His parents moved to Florida, he did not want to move with them, so this led to him living on the streets in New York City. For years Castaldo was fighting a serious problem with alcoholism and used to seek refuge in the Penn station of the New York subway. He eventually received treatment and has now been sober for many years.

Despite his difficult life, he was interested in the glamour of Hollywood, saying that he always wanted to be an actor or something in the movies as he loves everything about it.

It was while living on the streets when Castaldo used to heckle movie stars. He started hanging around the recording sets when they were filming on the streets, and he would ask for food or money and what they were filming. The sometimes crude but well-spoken Radioman would trade insults and joke with the stars. Soon his regular presence got noticed, and a couple of directors asked him to appear in the odd scene as himself.

Early on the TV detective series The Equalizer, starring Edward Woodward, filmed around Castaldo in the street he was helping a newspaper seller. One day it is said that he offered a fellow homeless man some beer – the man turned out to be Bruce Willis shooting The Bonfire of the Vanities.  He drunkenly shouted at Willis “I think your movie looks like a cartoon!” Later he was in Central Park and met Robin Williams filming The Fisher King. He asked Williams who he was and told Williams that they looked like twins as there is a resemblance between them, he then said he told Williams he wasn’t playing a homeless person in the right way and took him along to meet some of his homeless friends.

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Castaldo’s Radioman is now a New York legend, a film set mascot and has been written about in New York newspapers and magazines. Whoopi Goldberg even took him to the Oscars one year as her guest when she hosted. Tom Hanks said “The man’s a cultural institution. You get on a first name basis with Radio, you know you’ve made it”

Castaldo has had cameos in well over 100 movies such as The Departed, The Bourne Identity films, Big Daddy, Shutter Island, Elf and Godzilla. Also, TV shows including 30 Rock and Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia. In many of the cameos, he has a portable radio or boom box hanging from around his neck which is where the nickname Radioman comes from.

Documentary (2012)

A sensitively made documentary film called Radioman came out in April 2012. It features actors including George Clooney, Robin Williams, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Josh Brolin, Johnny Depp, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Whoopi Goldberg, and Helen Mirren. The documentary explores Radioman’s life in detail and through interviews with these stars, it shows the bizarre life he had from homelessness to cameo actor as he travels around New York looking for film sets while entertaining everyone on set.

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Pasta al Forno (Baked Pasta)

Ingredients:

• 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 1 large carrot, finely chopped
• 400g beef mince
• 1 x 680g bottle tomato passata
• 400g rigatoni

Béchamel sauce:

• 50g butter
• 50g flour
• 500ml (2 cups) milk
• 200g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, celery and carrot and cook until soft. Add the beef mince and sauté until the meat is browned. Add the tomato passata, reduce the heat and simmer for a minimum of one hour.
2. Cook the rigatoni in boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, add the flour and stir to combine.
3. Gradually add the milk and, stirring with a whisk to avoid lumps, simmer until bubbling and thick in consistency. Combine the cooked rigatoni with the beef, béchamel sauce and the grated cheese. Season to taste.
4. Pour the mixture into a greased oven-proof dish and cook in an oven preheated to 190ºC for 45 minutes.