broke
broke
[Přídavné jméno]

having little or no financial resources

na mizině, bez halíře

na mizině, bez halíře

Ex: I'm broke until payday. 
buck
buck
[Podstatné jméno]

one dollar

dolar, bankovka

dolar, bankovka

Ex: He found a buck on the sidewalk and used it to buy a lottery ticket. 
to bug
to bug
[sloveso]

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

otravovat,  obtěžovat

otravovat, obtěžovat

Ex: The children continued to bug their parents for a new video game. 
to {not} be (caught|seen) dead

used for saying that someone strongly refuses to participate in or be associated with something, often due to strong dislike, embarrassment, or a sense of moral objection

ani za nic, v žádném případě

ani za nic, v žádném případě

Ex: I wouldn't be caught dead wearing that jacket. 
dough
dough
[Podstatné jméno]

money, cash, or financial resources

peníze, hotovost

peníze, hotovost

Ex: He needed some extra dough to cover his expenses for the month. 
to drag
to drag
[sloveso]

to compel or force someone or something to come along against their will

táhnout, vláčet

táhnout, vláčet

Ex: The reluctant child had to be dragged to school every morning, protesting the entire way. 
drop-dead
drop-dead
[Příslovce]

to an extreme or intense degree

k zbláznění, nesmírně

k zbláznění, nesmírně

Ex: She looked drop-dead gorgeous in that stunning dress. 
to [drown] {one's} sorrows

to become drunk just to forget something upsetting or disturbing

utápět žal v alkoholu, zapíjet smutek

utápět žal v alkoholu, zapíjet smutek

Ex: He was in the pub drowning his sorrows after the break-up of his relationship. 
to fork out
to fork out
[sloveso]

to reluctantly pay a significant amount of money

vytáhnout, zaplatit

vytáhnout, zaplatit

Ex: I had to fork out a substantial sum for the car repairs, and it was a financial hit. 
gee
gee
[Citoslovce]

used to express surprise, mild shock, or amazement without swearing

Páni, Jéje

Páni, Jéje

Ex: Gee, that's a big pumpkin. 
to [get] a kick out of {sth}

to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

mít z něčeho radost, bavit se něčím

mít z něčeho radost, bavit se něčím

Ex: Even as an adult, I still get a kick out of building sandcastles at the beach. 
to [get] {sth} going

to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

Ex: We need to get the project going before the deadline approaches. 
to [have] {one's} name (written|) on it

to perfectly match someone's interests or needs

jako dělaný pro někoho, přesně pro někoho

jako dělaný pro někoho, přesně pro někoho

Ex: When I saw the job listing for a graphic designer with expertise in animation, I knew it had my name written on it. 
holy cow
holy cow
[Citoslovce]

used to express surprise, amazement, or disbelief

panečku!, to snad ne!

panečku!, to snad ne!

Ex: Holy cow, that dog is bigger than my sofa. 
joint
joint
[Podstatné jméno]

a place, such as a bar, club, or restaurant

hospoda, podnik

hospoda, podnik

Ex: We decided to grab a quick bite at the burger joint on the corner. 
to [get] a load of {sb/sth}

to observe someone or something with particular attention or interest

Ex: Get a load of George over there. That dude knows how to dress! 
now you are talking

used to show that one agrees with someone's suggestion or statement

teď už mluvíš rozumně, to je ono

teď už mluvíš rozumně, to je ono

Ex: If you can finish the report by Friday, now you are talking. 
rip-off
rip-off
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of cheating or exploiting someone, often by overcharging or providing subpar goods or services

podvod, okrádání

podvod, okrádání

Ex: The souvenir shop's prices were such a rip-off, I paid double for a cheap keychain. 
to [be] rolling in (it|money)

to have a great deal of money

topit se v penězích, mít peněz jako želez

topit se v penězích, mít peněz jako želez

Ex: After selling the company, he was rolling in money. 
to [shop] (till|until) {sb} [drop]

to shop for a very long time until one becomes tired

Ex: Every weekend my wife shops till she drops. 
rich for {one's} blood

too fancy or costly for someone

moc drahé, nad jeho možnosti

moc drahé, nad jeho možnosti

Ex: That restaurant is a little rich for my blood. 
to trash
to trash
[sloveso]

to severely criticize or condemn someone or something

zničit, tvrdě kritizovat

zničit, tvrdě kritizovat

Ex: The critics trashed the movie for its weak plot and poor performances. 
to window-shop

to look at items displayed in store windows without intending to make a purchase; to browse visually

dívat se na výlohy, provozovat window shopping

dívat se na výlohy, provozovat window shopping

Ex: We love to window-shop on weekends, admiring all the latest fashion trends. 
brother
brother
[Podstatné jméno]

a close friend or companion, often used in an informal or affectionate way

bratr, kamarád

bratr, kamarád

Ex: What's up, brother? It's been a while! 
to hit
to hit
[sloveso]

to get to or reach a particular place

dostat se k, dosáhnout

dostat se k, dosáhnout

Ex: Keep walking straight, and you'll hit the main street. 
scream
scream
[Podstatné jméno]

an event, situation, or experience that is wildly entertaining

zábava, radost

zábava, radost

Ex: That vacation was a scream! We laughed nonstop the whole trip. 
to sponge off
to sponge off
[sloveso]

to rely on someone else's resources, typically money or support, without offering anything in return; to live at someone else's expense

žít na účet druhých, parazitovat na

žít na účet druhých, parazitovat na

Ex: He’s always sponging off his parents instead of getting a job. 
breadwinner
breadwinner
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income

živitel rodiny, hlavní živitel

živitel rodiny, hlavní živitel

Ex: As the breadwinner of the family, he works two jobs to support them. 
to [freeze] {one's} buns off

to be extremely cold, typically due to harsh or freezing weather

Ex: We were outside all day in the snow, and I thought I was going to freeze my buns off. 
cheese it
cheese it
[Citoslovce]

used to telll someone to stop doing something, especially when trying to avoid trouble or when someone is caught in an act

přestaň, schovej se

přestaň, schovej se

Ex: When the boss walked in, we all heard someone shout, "Cheese it!" and everyone froze. 
to [cook] on all four burners

to work at full capacity, handling multiple tasks or responsibilities at once, or performing at one's best in a busy or demanding situation

Ex: She’s cooking on all four burners, managing her job, school, and personal life like a pro. 
{one's} goose [is] cooked

use to state that someone is in serious trouble or their situation is hopeless, often implying that they are caught or defeated beyond redemption

Ex: If the boss finds out about the mistake, your goose is cooked! 
what is cooking?

used to ask about the current situation, activity, or what's happening. It can be a more casual or playful way of checking in

Ex: Hey, what's cooking? Haven't seen you in a while! 
high (on|off) the hog

in a very comfortable, expensive, and luxurious way

na vysoké noze, v luxusu

na vysoké noze, v luxusu

Ex: After the bonus, they lived high on the hog for a few months. 
to eat it
to eat it
[fráze]

to accept failure or defeat, often used when someone experiences a setback or is humiliated

Ex: "You thought you could cheat your way to victory? Now you have to eat it," his friend said after he was caught. 
to eat up
to eat up
[sloveso]

to be consumed by guilt, regret, or remorse over something that happened in the past

hlodat, požírat

hlodat, požírat

Ex: I lied to my best friend, and it's been eating me up ever since. 
to [put] the (old|) feedbag on

to start eating a meal

pustit se do jídla, začít jíst

pustit se do jídla, začít jíst

Ex: I can't wait to get to grandma's and put the old feedbag on. 
fudge it
fudge it
[Citoslovce]

used to suggest altering, modifying, or handling a situation in a way that avoids the exact or proper solution, often by being dishonest or making something up

zapomeň na to, nech to být

zapomeň na to, nech to být

Ex: This whole thing is a mess—fudge it, let’s just call it a day. 
to fudge around

to tamper with or alter something in a way that is imprecise or unreliable

hrabat se, manipulovat

hrabat se, manipulovat

Ex: Stop fudging around with the settings; just leave it as it is! 
to [sell|go] like hot cakes

to sell very quickly and in large amounts

Ex: The new phone sold like hot cakes as soon as it was released. 
(as|) limp as a noodle

used to describe something or someone that is weak, floppy, or lacking in strength, energy, or firmness

Ex: After the long hike, I was as limp as a noodle and couldn't move another inch. 
to noodle around

to experiment, play, or tinker with something in an aimless or casual way, often in a creative or exploratory manner. It can refer to playing an instrument, brainstorming ideas, or casually working on a task without a clear direction

experimentovat, hrát si bez jasného cíle

experimentovat, hrát si bez jasného cíle

Ex: I spent the afternoon noodling around on my guitar, trying to come up with a new melody. 
noodlehead
noodlehead
[Podstatné jméno]

a foolish, silly, or absentminded person

hlupák, blbec

hlupák, blbec

Ex: Stop being such a noodlehead and pay attention to where you're going! 
off {one's} noodle

(of a person) crazy, irrational, or behaving in an extremely foolish or eccentric way

Ex: If you think I’m going to jump into that freezing lake, you must be off your noodle! 
wet noodle
wet noodle
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who dampens excitement, enthusiasm, or fun

kazisvět, náladu kazící člověk

kazisvět, náladu kazící člověk

Ex: Don't be such a wet noodle—just come dance with us! 
sweetie pie
sweetie pie
[Podstatné jméno]

used to affectionately refer to a loved one, such as a romantic partner, child, or close friend

miláček, sladký

miláček, sladký

Ex: She tucked her son into bed, whispering, "Good night, my sweetie pie." 
(as|) sweet as sugar

used to describe someone that is extremely kind, charming, or pleasant in manner

Ex: The old lady next door is sweet as sugar—she always bakes cookies for the neighborhood kids. 
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