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to belt [sloveso]

udeřit

Ex: He belted the baseball with all his might , sending it soaring over the outfield fence for a home run .

Ze vší síly udeřil do baseballového míčku a poslal ho letět přes plot vnějšího hřiště za home run.

below the belt [fráze]

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

Ex: Sending anonymous hate messages to exploit someone 's vulnerabilities is a below the belt act of cyberbullying .

to [be] in a bad mood [fráze]

to feel upset, irritated, or unhappy

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to boot up [sloveso]

spustit

Ex: The new software allows the computer to boot up much faster than before.

Nový software umožňuje počítači spustit se mnohem rychleji než dříve.

boot camp [Podstatné jméno]

vojenský výcvikový tábor

to bootleg [sloveso]

to sell or distribute illicit products, such as drugs, alcohol, or counterfeit goods

Ex: The group bootlegged rare sneakers at inflated prices .

to [shake|quake|tremble] in {one's} (boots|shoes) [fráze]

to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex: The sight of the charging bull made him quake in his boots .

blue-collar [Přídavné jméno]

dělnický

Ex: Many blue-collar jobs require specialized skills and training acquired through apprenticeships or vocational programs .

Mnoho dělnických pracovních míst vyžaduje specializované dovednosti a školení získané prostřednictvím učňovské přípravy nebo odborných programů.

hot under the collar [fráze]

extremely furious or upset

Ex: She tends to get hot under the collar when her opinions are questioned during debates .

off the cuff [fráze]

without any preparations or prior plans

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to [treat|handle] {sb/sth} with kid gloves [fráze]

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

Ex: The manager treated the new employee with kid gloves during their first week to help them adjust to the workplace .

hats off [Citoslovce]

klobouk dolů

Ex: A: "I managed to get the highest number of sales this quarter!" B: "Wow, hats off! That's not easy to do!"

A: "Podařilo se mi dosáhnout nejvyššího počtu prodejů v tomto čtvrtletí!" B: "Páni, gratuluji! To není snadné udělat!"

to [keep] {sth} under {one's} hat [fráze]

to avoid sharing a secret with others

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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: In the fast-paced tech industry , what 's new today can become old hat in a matter of months .

to [wear] (many|several) (different|) hats [fráze]

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

Ex: As a small business owner , he has to wear many different hats , including marketing , sales , and customer support .

to [have] ants in {one's} pants [fráze]

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

Ex: I will have ants in my pants waiting for the job interview outcome .

to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down [fráze]

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

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to [charm] the pants off {sb} [fráze]

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

Ex: Despite his nervousness, John used his sense of humor to charm the pants off his date, leaving her with a lasting impression.

by the seat of {one's} pants [fráze]

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

Ex: The comedian did n't have a script for the show , so he had to rely on his wit and comedic timing , performing by the seat of his pants .

to [sue] the pants off (of|) {sb/sth} [fráze]

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

Ex: He is considering legal action and plans to sue the pants off the landlord for the unsafe living conditions .

to [wear] the pants [fráze]

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

Ex: Despite being in a traditional society , she clearly wears the pants in her marriage , making all the major decisions .

the [shirt] off {one's} [back] [fráze]

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

Ex: The community rallied together , donating food , clothing , and even the shirts off their backs to help the victims of the natural disaster .

keep {one's} (shirt|pants) on [věta]

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

Ex: I know you 're excited about the game , but keep your pants on .

to [lose] {one's} shirt [fráze]

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

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stuffed shirt [Podstatné jméno]

domýšlivec

Ex: The boardroom was filled with stuffed shirts , all focused on maintaining a strict hierarchy .

Jednací místnost byla plná nadutých lidí, všichni soustředění na udržování přísné hierarchie.

if the (shoe|boot) fits [fráze]

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

Ex: Despite his protests , John had to admit that if the boot fits , he might indeed be a bit of a perfectionist .

goody two shoes [fráze]

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

Ex: He constantly brags about his charitable donations and impeccable ethical choices. It's clear he's just a goody two shoes seeking attention.

to [have|keep] {sb/sth} up {one's} [sleeve] [fráze]

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

Ex: During the trial , the lawyer had a surprise witness up her sleeve to strengthen the case .

to [knock|blow] {one's} socks off [fráze]

to make someone become impressed

Ex: That movie knocked my socks off .

to [put|stuff|stick] a sock in it [fráze]

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

Ex: I was just about to tell them about Janet 's pregnancy , but I stuffed a sock in it when she shot me an icy look .

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