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to belt
[sloveso]

to strike forcefully or swiftly with something like a belt or a similar object

udeřit, praštit

udeřit, praštit

Ex: The child accidentally belted his sibling in the arm while swinging his toy wildly .Dítě náhodou **udeřilo** svého sourozence do paže, když divoce mával hračkou.

in a way that unfairly takes advantage of a person's weaknesses

Ex: Employing personal attacks instead of addressing the issue at hand is below the belt strategies .

to feel upset, irritated, or unhappy

Ex: He tried to cheer her up, but she was still in a bad mood.
to boot up
[sloveso]

(of a computer or electronic device) to start and load the operating system into memory for use

spustit, nabootovat

spustit, nabootovat

Ex: After a power outage, it takes a few minutes for the system to boot up again.Po výpadku proudu trvá několik minut, než se systém znovu **spustí**.
boot camp
[Podstatné jméno]

camp for training military recruits

vojenský výcvikový tábor, vojenské výcvikové centrum

vojenský výcvikový tábor, vojenské výcvikové centrum

to bootleg
[sloveso]

to produce, distribute, or sell illicit or unauthorized goods

nelegálně vyrábět, nelegálně distribuovat

nelegálně vyrábět, nelegálně distribuovat

Ex: Authorities arrested a group of individuals attempting to bootleg a new designer drug , which had recently been classified as illegal .Úřady zatkly skupinu jednotlivců, kteří se pokoušeli **nelegálně vyrábět** novou designer drogu, která byla nedávno klasifikována jako nelegální.

to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex: The haunted house we visited last Halloween had us all trembling in our shoes.
blue-collar
[Přídavné jméno]

relating to jobs or workers who engage in manual labor or skilled trades

dělnický, manuální

dělnický, manuální

Ex: Blue-collar workers are known for their hands-on approach to problem-solving and their ability to work effectively with tools and machinery.**Dělničtí pracovníci** jsou známí svým praktickým přístupem k řešení problémů a schopností efektivně pracovat s nástroji a stroji.

extremely furious or upset

Ex: I have a feeling she will hot under the collar when she realizes her proposal was rejected without proper explanation .
off the cuff
[fráze]

without any preparations or prior plans

Ex: His off-the-cuff speech at the wedding was heartfelt and genuine, making it a memorable moment.

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: In negotiations , it 's crucial handle the sensitive topic with kid gloves to maintain a positive atmosphere .
hats off
[Citoslovce]

said to someone to show praise or respect for what they have done

klobouk dolů, úcta

klobouk dolů, úcta

Ex: If you can do that and come up smilingwell, then, it's hats off all round.Pokud to dokážete a vyjdete s úsměvem—no, pak je to **klobouk dolů** ze všech stran.

to avoid sharing a secret with others

Ex: The detective shared crucial information with the witness, stressing the importance of keeping it under their hat to protect ongoing investigations.
old hat
[fráze]

used to describe something that has been used many times or has existed for an extended period of time and is no longer new

Ex: She thought her idea for a smartphone app was groundbreaking, but by the time she developed it, it was already old hat.

to have different roles, positions, or jobs at the same time

Ex: The wears several hats in the classroom , including educator , counselor , and mentor .

to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

Ex: They were full of ants in their pants as they anxiously waited for the winner to be announced.

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex: He was caught with his pants down when he accidentally sent a personal text to the entire office.

to cause a person to become greatly interested in one, particularly in the first encounter

Ex: Sarah's impressive knowledge and captivating storytelling skills never failed to charm the pants off her audience during presentations.

in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.

Ex: The team faced unexpected challenges during the competition and had to adapt their strategy by the seat of their pants.

to take legal action against someone and demand so much money and damages from them that it leaves them with nothing

Ex: He intends sue the pants off the hospital for the medical malpractice he experienced .

to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family

Ex: Although Jack is the more easygoing of the two, everyone knows that Emily wears the pants in their relationship.

everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

Ex: In a true act of selflessness, she gave the shirt off her back to a homeless person she encountered on the street, providing some warmth and comfort.

used for telling a person to be more patient or to think before reacting angrily

Ex: She was about to yell at her colleague, but he told her to keep her shirt on and discuss the issue calmly.

to lose a big sum of money, often due to a risky bet or investment

Ex: With the real estate market downturn, homeowners lost their shirts when the value of their properties declined sharply.
stuffed shirt
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who considers themselves more important than others and often behaves in a very formal and old-fashioned way

domýšlivec, formalista

domýšlivec, formalista

Ex: The politician 's speeches were filled with empty promises and stuffed shirt rhetoric .Projevy politika byly plné prázdných slibů a rétoriky **namyšleného člověka**.

used to suggest that if something accurately describes or applies to a person, they should accept it as true

Ex: I understand you 're sensitive about being labeled as lazy , if the shoe fits, wear it .

a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

Ex: She always volunteers for every task and never misses an opportunity to remind everyone about it.

to have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed

Ex: During the tough contract negotiations , had an experienced lawyer up her sleeve, ready to step in if the situation got tricky .

to make someone become impressed

Ex: The new book is blowing my socks off.

to tell a person to stop making noise or stop talking, especially if they are being loud or annoying

Ex: The loud music from the neighboring apartment was disturbing everyone , so I finally went over and asked them stuff a sock in it.
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