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Prozkoumejte anglické idiomy související s přírodou, včetně 'bílých Vánoc' a 'psích dnů'.

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
Adam's ale
[Podstatné jméno]

used to refer to water

čistá voda, přírodní voda

čistá voda, přírodní voda

Ex: During the fasting period, I abstained from other beverages and relied solely on Adam's ale for sustenance.Během půstu jsem se zdržel jiných nápojů a spoléhal jsem výhradně na **Adamovu vodu** pro obživu.
act of God
[fráze]

an earthquake, storm, or any other natural event that humans cannot prevent or control

Ex: The clause in the contract stated that neither party would be responsible for delays caused by acts of God, including floods and tornadoes.

to rain really hard

Ex: The rain was coming down in buckets , like it raining cats and dogs, during the outdoor concert .

extremely or uncomfortably cold

Ex: The winter night was so frigid that even with a heavy coat , I chilled to the bone within moments of stepping outside .

(of temperature) falling below the freezing point

Ex: The mountaineers traversed the treacherous peaks , their bodies frozen to the marrow from the biting cold .
dog days
[Podstatné jméno]

a period of hot weather between early July and early September

psí dny, období velkého vedra

psí dny, období velkého vedra

Ex: Gardens and lawns suffered during the dry spell, causing plants to wither and turn brown due to the lack of moisture.Zahrady a trávníky trpěly během **psích dnů**, což způsobilo, že rostliny vadly a hnědly kvůli nedostatku vlhkosti.
dry spell
[Podstatné jméno]

a period in which the weather is really warm and there is no rain

období sucha, sucho

období sucha, sucho

Ex: The author encountered a dry spell in writing , struggling to find inspiration for their next book .Autor se setkal s **obdobím sucha** v psaní, snažil se najít inspiraci pro svou další knihu.

used for saying that one does something regardless of how bad the weather is

Ex: We enjoy our weekly family picnic in the park, come rain or come shine, with umbrellas and raincoats as necessary.
white Christmas
[Podstatné jméno]

a period of time in the Christmas eve when the snow has covered a huge portion of the ground

bílé Vánoce

bílé Vánoce

Ex: The song 'White Christmas' by Irving Berlin has become a timeless classic that evokes nostalgia and the longing for a snowy holiday season.Píseň '**Bílé Vánoce**' od Irvinga Berlina se stala nadčasovou klasikou, která vyvolává nostalgii a touhu po zasněžené sváteční sezóně.
Indian summer
[Podstatné jméno]

a period marked by unusually dry and warm weather that often occurs at late autumn

babí léto, indiánské léto

babí léto, indiánské léto

Ex: The hikers were grateful for the Indian summer as they embarked on a scenic trail with clear skies and pleasant temperatures.Turisté byli vděční za **babí léto**, když se vydali na malebnou stezku s jasnou oblohou a příjemnými teplotami.

used to refer to the time when the sky opens up and it starts raining heavily

Ex: I forgot my umbrella , and of coursethe heavens opened just as I stepped outside .
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