Kniha Street Talk 1 - Bližší pohled: Lekce 7

used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The abandoned house stood in the distance , its windows broken and its walls covered in graffiti , appearing as black as coal .

to black out [sloveso]

omdlít

Ex: The athlete blacked out briefly after the intense match .

Sportovec po intenzivním zápase krátce omdlel.

(as|) black as night [fráze]

used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: The room was devoid of any light , leaving it as black as night .

to blackball [sloveso]

zamítnout hlasováním

Ex: They blackballed the motion during the final vote .

Během závěrečného hlasování zamítli návrh.

to blacklist [sloveso]

zařadit na černou listinu

Ex: Employers may blacklist individuals for dishonesty or misconduct .

Zaměstnavatelé mohou zařadit na černou listinu jednotlivce za nepoctivost nebo špatné chování.

in the black [fráze]

used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

Ex: After several years of losses , the business finally turned a profit and was in the black .

blue [Přídavné jméno]

smutný

Ex: She felt blue after receiving the disappointing news about her job application .

Cítila se modře poté, co obdržela zklamávající zprávu o své pracovní žádosti.

bluegrass [Podstatné jméno]

bluegrass

blues [Podstatné jméno]

smutek

Ex: Listening to upbeat music helped lift her blues .

Poslech veselé hudby pomohl zvednout její blues.

out of the blue [fráze]

occurring without prior warning

Ex: She received a phone call out of the blue from a childhood friend she had n't spoken to in years .

to [swear|curse] a blue streak [fráze]

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: When the computer crashed and wiped out hours of work , Jane swore a blue streak , unable to contain her frustration and anger .

(until|till) {sb} [be] blue in the face [fráze]

used for saying that one will not achieve what they want no matter how much they try

gray area [Podstatné jméno]

šedá zóna

Ex: When it comes to environmental regulations , there 's a gray area where economic interests clash with ecological concerns .

Pokud jde o environmentální předpisy, existuje šedá zóna, kde se ekonomické zájmy střetávají s ekologickými obavami.

gray matter [Podstatné jméno]

šedá hmota

Ex: It 's not just about memorization ; you need to engage your gray matter to truly understand the subject .

Nejde jen o memorování; musíte zapojit svou šedou hmotu, abyste skutečně porozuměli předmětu.

green [Přídavné jméno]

nezkušený

Ex: They took advantage of his green nature , knowing he was new to the industry .

Využili jeho zelenou povahu, věděli, že je v oboru nový.

green (around|about|at) the gills [fráze]

(of a person) feeling or looking nauseated, pale, or sickly

Ex: The unexpected news left him green at the gills , unsure of what to do next .

green thumb [Podstatné jméno]

zelený palec

Ex: My neighbor has a green thumb .

Můj soused má zelený palec. Její zahrada je vždy plná živých květin a bujné zeleně.

green with envy [fráze]

feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: He was green with envy when he found out that his classmate had received a scholarship to a prestigious university .

green-eyed monster [fráze]

the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: Her possessiveness and suspiciousness are clear signs of the green-eyed monster in her .

greenback [Podstatné jméno]

zelená bankovka

the grass is (always|) greener on the other side (of the fence|) [věta]

used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

Ex: You may think another relationship would be better , but remember , the grass is always greener on the other side .

in the pink (of condition|of health|) [fráze]

(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

Ex: After following a strict exercise and diet routine , John was feeling in the pink .

pinko [Podstatné jméno]

růžový

Ex: His colleagues jokingly called him a pinko because of his advocacy for reforming the tax system and increasing social services .

Jeho kolegové mu žertem říkali pinko kvůli jeho obhajobě reformy daňového systému a zvýšení sociálních služeb.

pinky [Podstatné jméno]

malíček

Ex: Despite its small size , the pinky plays a crucial role in hand coordination and fine motor skills , particularly in activities like typing or playing musical instruments .

Navzdory své malé velikosti hraje malíček klíčovou roli v koordinaci ruky a jemné motorice, zejména při činnostech, jako je psaní na klávesnici nebo hraní na hudební nástroje.

tickled pink [fráze]

filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

Ex: His face lit up with a big smile as he read the heartfelt letter from his best friend , leaving him feeling tickled pink .

purple [heart] [Podstatné jméno]

purpurové srdce

to [catch] {sb} red-handed [fráze]

to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex:

(in|into) the red [fráze]

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The government 's budget was in the red , and they needed to implement measures to reduce the deficit .

to [paint] the town (red|) [fráze]

to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

Ex: Graduation day was the perfect occasion to paint the town , with parties , dancing , and laughter lasting late into the night .

red [Podstatné jméno]

rudý

Ex: Many reds were active in labor movements , advocating for workers ' rights and social equality .

Mnoho rudých bylo aktivních v dělnických hnutích, hájilo práva pracujících a sociální rovnost.

red cent [Podstatné jméno]

halíř

Ex: The company 's stocks plummeted , and investors were left without a red cent of their initial investments .

Akcie společnosti prudce klesly a investoři zůstali bez červeného centu ze svých počátečních investic.

red-faced [Přídavné jméno]

červený od studu

Ex: The red-faced child was clearly upset after being scolded by his teacher .

Dítě s červeným obličejem bylo zřejmě rozrušené poté, co ho učitel pokáral.

red-hot [Přídavné jméno]

žhavý

red tape [Podstatné jméno]

byrokracie

Ex: The new regulations added even more red tape to an already complex system .

Nové předpisy přidaly ještě více byrokracie do již složitého systému.

red-letter day [Podstatné jméno]

památný den

Ex: They are experiencing a red-letter day as they receive recognition for their outstanding achievements .

Prožívají nezapomenutelný den, když dostávají uznání za své vynikající úspěchy.

redneck [Podstatné jméno]

venkovan

to [roll] out the red carpet [fráze]

to treat a guest whom one greatly values with extra care and attention

Ex: The company spared no expense in rolling out the red carpet for their most important clients at the annual gala .

to [see] red [fráze]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: Whenever they interrupt him during a presentation , he sees red and loses his train of thought .

(as|) white as a (ghost|sheet) [fráze]

used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: After the car accident , her face was as white as a ghost .

white-bread [Přídavné jméno]

bílé střední třídy

white elephant [Podstatné jméno]

bílý slon

Ex: His sprawling mansion became a white elephant after retirement .

Jeho rozlehlé sídlo se po odchodu do důchodu stalo bílým slonem.

white lie [Podstatné jméno]

nevinná lež

Ex: The child told a white lie to avoid trouble , claiming that the broken vase was an accident .

Dítě řeklo nevinnou lež, aby se vyhnulo potížím, a tvrdilo, že rozbitá váza byla nehoda.

yellow [Přídavné jméno]

zbabělý

Ex: He avoided the haunted house because he was too yellow to handle the scares .

Vyhnul se strašidelnému domu, protože byl příliš zbabělý, aby zvládl strach.

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