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used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The raven 's feathers shone in the sunlight , revealing a deep iridescent blackblack as coal.
to black out
[sloveso]

to suddenly lose consciousness or become unaware, often due to a drop in blood pressure, shock, or exhaustion

omdlít, ztratit vědomí

omdlít, ztratit vědomí

Ex: He felt dizzy and almost blacked out from the sudden change in temperature .Cítil závrať a málem **omdlel** z náhlé změny teploty.

used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: As the power outage struck, the city was plunged into darkness, the streets becoming black as night.
to blackball
[sloveso]

vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

hlasovat proti, odmítnout schválit

hlasovat proti, odmítnout schválit

to blacklist
[sloveso]

to put a person, company, or entity on a list that prohibits or restricts their access, participation, or involvement in certain activities

zařadit na černou listinu, blacklistovat

zařadit na černou listinu, blacklistovat

Ex: The government blacklisted the airline due to safety concerns .Vláda **zařadila na černou listinu** leteckou společnost kvůli obavám o bezpečnost.
in the black
[fráze]

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

Ex: The organization has been in the black for several quarters now, thanks to a successful cost-cutting initiative.
blue
[Přídavné jméno]

feeling sad or melancholic

smutný,  melancholický

smutný, melancholický

Ex: After the argument , he was left with a blue feeling that lingered throughout the day .Po hádce mu zůstal **modrý** pocit, který přetrval celý den.
bluegrass
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of country music that uses unamplified stringed instruments such as banjos, guitars, etc. and is usually high-pitched

bluegrass, bluegrassová hudba

bluegrass, bluegrassová hudba

blues
[Podstatné jméno]

a feeling of sadness or depression, often mild and temporary

smutek, deprese

smutek, deprese

Ex: A case of the Monday blues made it hard to get out of bed .Případ pondělního **blues** ztížil vstávání z postele.

occurring without prior warning

Ex: The sudden storm out of the blue, catching many people unprepared .

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: The politician, during a fiery debate, started to curse a blue streak, using aggressive language to attack his opponent's policies.

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

gray area
[Podstatné jméno]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

šedá zóna, nejasná oblast

šedá zóna, nejasná oblast

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .Hranice soukromí v digitálním věku často existují v **šedé zóně**, což vyvolává důležité otázky o osobních údajích a sledování.
gray matter
[Podstatné jméno]

a person's ability to learn or understand something

šedá hmota, rozum

šedá hmota, rozum

Ex: The team 's creative ideas demonstrate their exceptional gray matter.Kreativní nápady týmu ukazují jejich výjimečnou **šedou hmotu**.
green
[Přídavné jméno]

inexperienced or lacking in worldly knowledge, often showing innocence or gullibility

nezkušený, naivní

nezkušený, naivní

Ex: Her green perspective on relationships showed in her unrealistic expectations .Její **zelený** pohled na vztahy se projevil v jejích nerealistických očekáváních.

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

Ex: The first-time bungee jumper was visibly green at the gills before making the leap.
green thumb
[Podstatné jméno]

a person's natural talent or ability to make plants grow efficiently

zelený palec, talent na zahradničení

zelený palec, talent na zahradničení

Ex: She 's always had a green thumb.Vždycky měla **zelený palec**. Její pokojové rostliny prosperují, dokonce i v zimních měsících.

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

Ex: When she saw her friend's luxurious vacation photos, she turned green with envy, wishing she could experience such luxury.

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

Ex: She could n't hide green-eyed monster when she saw her best friend spending time with someone else .
greenback
[Podstatné jméno]

a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

zelená bankovka, bankovka

zelená bankovka, bankovka

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

Ex: Sometimes , people the grass is greener on the other side, but they do n't realize that every job has its challenges .

(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

Ex: Emily had just recovered from her illness and was now in the pink of health.
pinko
[Podstatné jméno]

a term used to describe someone with moderately leftist or progressive political views, often associated with socialism or liberalism, but not as extreme as a communist

růžový, umírněný levičák

růžový, umírněný levičák

Ex: The documentary explored the history of political terms , including how "pinko" came to represent moderate leftist positions during the Cold War .Dokument zkoumal historii politických pojmů, včetně toho, jak "**pinko**" začalo reprezentovat umírněné levicové pozice během studené války.
pinky
[Podstatné jméno]

the little finger of one's hand

malíček, malý prst

malíček, malý prst

Ex: Injuries to the pinky, such as fractures or dislocations , can cause pain and limited mobility , affecting dexterity and hand function .Poranění **malíčku**, jako jsou zlomeniny nebo vykloubení, mohou způsobit bolest a omezenou pohyblivost, ovlivňující obratnost a funkci ruky.
tickled pink
[fráze]

filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

Ex: When she saw the adorable puppy , she could n't help but squeal with delight and was tickled pink.
purple heart
[Podstatné jméno]

a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action

purpurové srdce, medaile Purpurového srdce

purpurové srdce, medaile Purpurového srdce

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

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.
in the red
[fráze]

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The restaurant was struggling to attract enough customers, leading to significant losses, and they were operating in the red.

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

Ex: For New Year's Eve, the city came alive with fireworks and festivities as people gathered to paint the town in celebration.
red
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who is associated with or supports communist or socialist ideologies

rudý, komunista

rudý, komunista

Ex: The document detailed the activities of various reds involved in political activism .Dokument podrobně popisoval činnost různých **rudých** zapojených do politického aktivismu.
red cent
[Podstatné jméno]

an amount of money that is extremely small

halíř, groš

halíř, groš

Ex: The old house was n't worth a red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .Starý dům ve svém současném stavu nestál **ani červený cent** a potřeboval významné renovace.
red-faced
[Přídavné jméno]

describing a person whose face has become red, typically due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

červený od studu, začervenalý

červený od studu, začervenalý

Ex: The sudden criticism left him red-faced and flustered , unable to respond immediately .Náhlá kritika ho nechala **s červeným obličejem** a zmateného, neschopného okamžitě reagovat.
red-hot
[Přídavné jméno]

characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement

žhavý, vášnivý

žhavý, vášnivý

red tape
[Podstatné jméno]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

byrokracie, papírování

byrokracie, papírování

Ex: They had to navigate through a lot of red tape to get their visa approved .Museli projít spoustou **byrokracie**, aby jejich vízum bylo schváleno.
red-letter day
[Podstatné jméno]

a day that will always be remembered by an exceptionally good thing that has happened on it

významný den, historický den

významný den, historický den

Ex: During that period , every day felt like a red-letter day as they made significant progress towards their goals .
redneck
[Podstatné jméno]

a poor White person in the southern United States

venkovan, chudý bílý jižan

venkovan, chudý bílý jižan

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

Ex: At the international summit, the host country went all out to roll out the red carpet for world leaders, ensuring a warm and dignified welcome.
to see red
[fráze]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: I have a feeling their insincere apology will make see red and escalate the situation .

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

Ex: When the doctor told him the news, he turned white as a ghost.
white-bread
[Přídavné jméno]

of or belonging to or representative of the white middle class

bílé střední třídy, buržoazní

bílé střední třídy, buržoazní

white elephant
[Podstatné jméno]

a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

bílý slon, nákladná zátěž

bílý slon, nákladná zátěž

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .Nový softwarový systém se navzdory svým slibným funkcím ukázal jako **bílý slon** pro společnost kvůli neustálým závadám a problémům s kompatibilitou.
white lie
[Podstatné jméno]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

nevinná lež, bílá lež

nevinná lež, bílá lež

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .Řekla své babičce **nevinnou lež**, předstírajíc, že se jí líbí ručně pletený svetr, který dostala jako dárek.
yellow
[Přídavné jméno]

lacking in courage

zbabělý, bojácný

zbabělý, bojácný

Ex: The yellow character in the film was always the first to back down from confrontations .**Žlutá** postava ve filmu byla vždy první, kdo ustoupil od konfrontací.
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