bumper-to-bumper
bumper-to-bumper
[Přídavné jméno]

used of traffic

zácpa, dopravní zácpa

zácpa, dopravní zácpa

to [burn] rubber

to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires

vyrazit s pískotem pneumatik, šlápnout na plyn

vyrazit s pískotem pneumatik, šlápnout na plyn

Ex: The drag racer revved the engine and burned rubber as he sped down the track. 
to conk out
to conk out
[sloveso]

stop operating or functioning

přestat fungovat, porouchat se

přestat fungovat, porouchat se

to [eat] {one's} dust

to experience a massive defeat by someone in any competitive situation

dostat pořádně na frak, prohrát na celé čáře

dostat pořádně na frak, prohrát na celé čáře

Ex: The home team ate their rivals' dust in the final. 
fender-bender
fender-bender
[Podstatné jméno]

a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

drobná nehoda, lehký náraz

drobná nehoda, lehký náraz

Ex: The fender-bender caused a small dent in the car's bumper. 
flat
flat
[Podstatné jméno]

a deflated pneumatic tire

prasklá pneumatika, vyfouklá pneumatika

prasklá pneumatika, vyfouklá pneumatika

to floor
to floor
[sloveso]

to press the accelerator pedal down as far as it will go to make the vehicle go very fast

sešlápnout podlahu, sešlápnout plyn na podlahu

sešlápnout podlahu, sešlápnout plyn na podlahu

Ex: When the traffic light turned green, the driver floored the car and it sped away quickly. 
four-wheeler
four-wheeler
[Podstatné jméno]

a vehicle with four wheels, commonly referred to as a car, truck, or ATV

čtyřkolové vozidlo, kvad

čtyřkolové vozidlo, kvad

Ex: I just bought a new four-wheeler for off-road adventures. 
fuzz
fuzz
[Podstatné jméno]

a policeman

policista, polda

policista, polda

Ex: The fuzz pulled over the car on Main Street. 
to hop up
to hop up
[sloveso]

to modify a vehicle or its engine to enhance its power or performance

upravit, vylepšit

upravit, vylepšit

Ex: The car enthusiast decided to hop his vintage car up for better acceleration. 
jalopy
jalopy
[Podstatné jméno]

an old, dilapidated car in poor condition

vrak, šrot

vrak, šrot

Ex: They drove around town in a beat-up jalopy during college. 
to jaywalk
to jaywalk
[sloveso]

to cross a street or road without following the rules, typically by crossing outside of crosswalks or against traffic signals

přecházet mimo přechod pro chodce, přecházet na červenou

přecházet mimo přechod pro chodce, přecházet na červenou

jump-start
jump-start
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of starting a vehicle with a discharged battery using power from another vehicle's battery

startování pomocí kabelů, startování přenosným zdrojem

startování pomocí kabelů, startování přenosným zdrojem

Ex: He gave my car a jump-start when the battery died. 
to [leave] {sb/sth} in the dust

to defeat or outperform someone or something with ease

nechat za sebou, snadno překonat

nechat za sebou, snadno překonat

Ex: Their new software left the competition in the dust. 
officer
officer
[Podstatné jméno]

a member of the police

důstojník, policista

důstojník, policista

Ex: Every officer wears a badge for identification. 
to peel out
to peel out
[sloveso]

to leave a place swiftly in a vehicle, often making the wheels leave behind skid marks

vyrazit s kvílejícími pneumatikami, rychle odjet

vyrazit s kvílejícími pneumatikami, rychle odjet

Ex: At the stoplight, the impatient driver peeled out when it turned green, impressing onlookers with the screech of tires. 
(in|into) high gear

in a state that is extremely efficient or active

na plné obrátky, naplno

na plné obrátky, naplno

Ex: After the funding arrived, the project moved into high gear. 
pedal to the metal

used to say that a vehicle is driven with great speed

na plný plyn, nejvyšší rychlostí

na plný plyn, nejvyšší rychlostí

Ex: He went pedal to the metal as soon as the highway opened up. 
to rear-end
to rear-end
[sloveso]

to hit the back of another vehicle with the front of your vehicle

narazit zezadu, vrazit do zadní části

narazit zezadu, vrazit do zadní části

Ex: He accidentally rear-ended the car in front of him at the stoplight. 
to rev up
to rev up
[sloveso]

to increase the speed of an engine

zvyšovat otáčky, zrychlit motor

zvyšovat otáčky, zrychlit motor

Ex: The mechanic revved up the engine to test its performance. 
set of wheels

a car, particularly one that is very desirable or expensive

parádní auto, luxusní vůz

parádní auto, luxusní vůz

Ex: I just got my driver's license and can't wait to get my own set of wheels. 
spare tire
spare tire
[Podstatné jméno]

an extra tire kept in a vehicle for use in case one of the main tires becomes flat or damaged

rezervní kolo, náhradní pneumatika

rezervní kolo, náhradní pneumatika

Ex: He pulled over to change the flat tire with the spare tire from the trunk. 
to tank up
to tank up
[sloveso]

to fill a vehicle or container with fuel or liquid

natankovat, naplnit nádrž

natankovat, naplnit nádrž

Ex: Yesterday, I tanked up my car before the long journey. 
wheel
wheel
[Podstatné jméno]

a handwheel that is used for steering

volant, kormidlové kolo

volant, kormidlové kolo

to beat
to beat
[sloveso]

to surpass or outdo someone or something

překonat, porazit

překonat, porazit

Ex: The new model of the car beats the old one in terms of fuel efficiency. 
to [burn] rubber

to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires

vyrazit s pískotem pneumatik, šlápnout na plyn

vyrazit s pískotem pneumatik, šlápnout na plyn

Ex: The drag racer revved the engine and burned rubber as he sped down the track. 
to check out
to check out
[sloveso]

to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

zkontrolovat, prozkoumat

zkontrolovat, prozkoumat

Ex: The detective will check out the alibi to verify its legitimacy. 
clunker
clunker
[Podstatné jméno]

an old car that is in poor condition and often unreliable

vrak, šrot

vrak, šrot

Ex: He drove a clunker to work every day, its engine coughing and sputtering along the way. 
cop
cop
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who works as one of the members of a police force

policista, fíz

policista, fíz

Ex: The cop patrolled the neighborhood to ensure the safety of residents. 
jeez
jeez
[Citoslovce]

used to express frustration, annoyance, surprise, or impatience

Bože, Sakra

Bože, Sakra

Ex: Jeez! I can't believe how fast time flies. 
knock it off
knock it off
[Citoslovce]

used to express annoyance or frustration with someone's actions and to demand that they stop those actions

Přestaň s tím!, Už dost!

Přestaň s tím!, Už dost!

Ex: I've told you before, don't tease your sister. Knock it off! 
to [have] a lead foot

to have a tendency to drive very fast

jezdit příliš rychle, šlapat moc na plyn

jezdit příliš rychle, šlapat moc na plyn

Ex: Watch out for the driver in the fast lane; he's known to have a lead foot. 
pile
pile
[Podstatné jméno]

a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing

hromada, hora

hromada, hora

Ex: The team had a pile of work to finish before the deadline. 
so what
so what
[Citoslovce]

used to express indifference, dismissiveness, or lack of concern

no a co, tak co

no a co, tak co

Ex: You didn't like the movie? So what, everyone has different tastes. 
to soak
to soak
[sloveso]

to impose high charges, taxes, or fees on something or someone

uložit vysoké daně, účtovat vysoké poplatky

uložit vysoké daně, účtovat vysoké poplatky

Ex: The government decided to soak the wealthy with higher taxes to fund the new project. 
on a dime
on a dime
[fráze]

used to describe something, typically an action or change, that is done without any difficulty or hesitation

bez zaváhání, raz dva

bez zaváhání, raz dva

Ex: The team changed direction on a dime when the client rejected the first idea. 
sucker
sucker
[Podstatné jméno]

a gullible person who is easily cheated or taken advantage of

naivka, hlupák

naivka, hlupák

Ex: He bought that broken car for full price – what a sucker. 
to [take] a spin

to take a vehicle for a brief, leisurely ride

projet se, vyrazit na krátkou projížďku

projet se, vyrazit na krátkou projížďku

Ex: On a sunny afternoon, they decided to take a spin around the countryside in their convertible. 
to total
to total
[sloveso]

to completely destroy a vehicle, making it beyond repair

totálně zničit, učinit neopravitelným

totálně zničit, učinit neopravitelným

Ex: The car was totaled in the high-speed crash. 
whoa
whoa
[Citoslovce]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Páni, Wow

Páni, Wow

Ex: Whoa, that was unexpected! 
yeah
yeah
[Citoslovce]

used as another way of saying 'yes'

Ano, Jo

Ano, Jo

Ex: Yeah, I agree with you on that point. 
to broadside
to broadside
[sloveso]

collide with the broad side of

srazit se bokem, narazit do široké strany

srazit se bokem, narazit do široké strany

blowout
blowout
[Podstatné jméno]

a large and lavish feast, often with excessive food and drink

hostina, hody

hostina, hody

Ex: We had a huge Thanksgiving blowout with turkey, stuffing, and endless desserts. 
to [corner] like it [is] on rails

to navigate a turn or curve with exceptional control, stability, and precision, as if the vehicle were following a set path or track

Ex: The car corners like it's on rails on every tight turn. 
to jinx
to jinx
[sloveso]

cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something

uhranout někoho nebo něco, zaklít někoho nebo něco

uhranout někoho nebo něco, zaklít někoho nebo něco

(punch|floor) it
punch it
[Citoslovce]

used to tell someone to accelerate or speed up quickly, typically by pressing the accelerator in a vehicle

No tak,  sešlápni to!

No tak, sešlápni to!

Ex: Come on, punch it! We need to get to the airport faster! 
to [run] a red light

to drive through an intersection when the traffic light is red, typically in violation of traffic laws

Ex: The driver ran a red light and nearly caused an accident. 
slammer
slammer
[Podstatné jméno]

a place where individuals are confined as punishment for committing crimes

vězení, lapák

vězení, lapák

Ex: After getting caught stealing a car, he was sent straight to the slammer. 
to [blow] a tire

to suddenly and unexpectedly lose air in a tire, usually due to a puncture, excessive wear, or a burst, causing a vehicle to become difficult or unsafe to drive

Ex: She blew a tire on the highway and had to pull over immediately. 
dashboard
dashboard
[Podstatné jméno]

the panel placed inside a vehicle, below the glass at the front, that is facing the driver or pilot and contains most of the controls and switches

přístrojová deska, palubní deska

přístrojová deska, palubní deska

Ex: The dashboard lights flickered when the engine started. 
deuce coupe
deuce coupe
[Podstatné jméno]

a small, high-performance automobile designed to seat only two people, often referring to classic hot rods, particularly the 1932 Ford Coupe, which was popular in early American car culture

deuce coupe, malý vysoce výkonný automobil navržený pouze pro dvě osoby

deuce coupe, malý vysoce výkonný automobil navržený pouze pro dvě osoby

Ex: He restored a vintage deuce coupe from the 1930s and took it to car shows. 
flatfoot
flatfoot
[Podstatné jméno]

a member of a law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public order, preventing and investigating crimes, and enforcing laws within a given jurisdiction

policista, policijní úředník

policista, policijní úředník

Ex: The police officer directed traffic after the accident. 
(punch|floor) it
punch it
[Citoslovce]

used to tell someone to accelerate or speed up quickly, typically by pressing the accelerator in a vehicle

No tak,  sešlápni to!

No tak, sešlápni to!

Ex: Come on, punch it! We need to get to the airport faster! 
fuzz-buster
fuzz-buster
[Podstatné jméno]

a device, typically a radar detector, used in vehicles to detect police radar signals, helping drivers avoid speeding tickets

detektor radaru, varovač radaru

detektor radaru, varovač radaru

Ex: He installed a fuzz-buster in his car to avoid getting caught by speed traps. 
head-on collision
head-on collision
[Podstatné jméno]

a traffic accident where two vehicles hit each other directly from the front

čelní srážka, čelní kolize

čelní srážka, čelní kolize

Ex: The head-on collision between the two cars caused a major traffic jam on the highway. 
high rider
high rider
[Podstatné jméno]

a vehicle, especially a car or truck, that is modified to have a raised suspension, resulting in a higher ride height than standard vehicles

vysoké vozidlo, auto se zvýšeným podvozkem

vysoké vozidlo, auto se zvýšeným podvozkem

Ex: He’s driving a high rider now, making it easier to see over other cars. 
to [jam|slam] (on|) the [brake]

to suddenly or forcefully apply the brakes of a vehicle, often to avoid an accident or stop abruptly

Ex: I had to jam the brakes when the car in front of me suddenly stopped. 
lemon
lemon
[Podstatné jméno]

a flawed or defective item, especially referring to an unsatisfactory automobile

citrón, šunka

citrón, šunka

Ex: He realized he had bought a lemon when the car broke down just a week after purchase. 
to [light] it up

to make something more energetic, exciting, or vibrant

Ex: The DJ is about to light it up with his new remix. 
loaded
loaded
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a vehicle) equipped with a variety of additional features or accessories, such as a premium sound system, leather seats, or advanced technology

vybavený, naložený

vybavený, naložený

Ex: This car is loaded with all the latest tech features. 
lowrider
lowrider
[Podstatné jméno]

a car that has been modified to sit lower to the ground, often with customized features

auto upravené tak,  aby sedělo níže k zemi

auto upravené tak, aby sedělo níže k zemi

Ex: He rolled up in his lowrider, bouncing to the music. 
to [nail] the breaks

to suddenly and forcefully apply the brakes in a vehicle, often causing the car to stop abruptly

Ex: He had to nail the brakes when the car in front of him stopped unexpectedly. 
pile-up
pile-up
[Podstatné jméno]

a collision involving multiple vehicles, often caused by poor visibility or sudden braking

řetězová srážka, pile-up

řetězová srážka, pile-up

Ex: The highway was closed due to a massive pile-up involving ten cars during rush hour. 
to [pop] the clutch

to quickly release the clutch in a manual transmission vehicle, typically when starting the engine or attempting to shift gears

Ex: To get the old car started, you had to pop the clutch on a cold morning. 
rattletrap
rattletrap
[Podstatné jméno]

a vehicle, typically an old or poorly maintained one, that makes a lot of noise or rattles due to its condition. Often used to describe a car in poor shape

vrak, křápot

vrak, křápot

Ex: That old rattletrap barely made it up the hill, and the engine sounded like it might fall apart at any moment. 
to soup up
to soup up
[sloveso]

to modify a vehicle or its engine to enhance its power or performance

vylepšit, zvýšit výkon

vylepšit, zvýšit výkon

Ex: The garage offers services for souping up trucks to improve towing capacity. 
to [spin] doughnuts

to perform a driving maneuver where the vehicle spins in tight circles, typically on its rear tires, often creating smoke from the tires. It is commonly associated with reckless or show-off driving

Ex: He loves to spin doughnuts in the parking lot The car started spinning doughnuts on the icy road, narrowly missing the sidewalk.whenever he gets the chance. 
to strip
to strip
[sloveso]

to clear out or empty a space of its contents

vyprázdnit, vyčistit

vyprázdnit, vyčistit

Ex: Before selling the house, they stripped the bedrooms of their beds, dressers, and nightstands. 
to tail
to tail
[sloveso]

to drive closely behind another car, typically in a way that may be considered aggressive or dangerous

lepit se, těsně následovat

lepit se, těsně následovat

Ex: He was tailing the car in front of him so closely that it made the driver nervous. 
wheelie
wheelie
[Podstatné jméno]

a maneuver in which a vehicle is temporarily balanced on its back two wheels, with the front wheels lifted off the ground

wheelie, zvednutí předního kola

wheelie, zvednutí předního kola

Ex: He pulled off a wheelie on his bike, impressing everyone at the park. 
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