![to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/47312/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down")
to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation
Ex:
![to [catch] {sb} red-handed](/assets/img/no-pic-260w.png "to [catch] {sb} red-handed")
to [catch] {sb} red-handed
[fráze]
to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest
Ex:
to dump
[sloveso]
vyhazovat
Ex:
The
construction
site
was
marred
by
individuals
who
dumped
debris
illegally
.
Staveniště bylo poškozeno jednotlivci, kteří nelegálně odkládali sutiny.
to fall for
[sloveso]
nechat se napálit
Ex:
Many
people
fell for
the
fake news
story
,
spreading
misinformation
on
social media
.
Mnoho lidí naletělo na falešnou zprávu a šířilo dezinformace na sociálních sítích.
forget that noise
[věta]
used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something
Ex:
When
her
friend
suggested
a
diet
of
only
raw vegetables
,
she
exclaimed
,
"
Forget
that
noise
;
I
love
my
pizza
too much
.
"
fresh out of {sth}
[fráze]
having finished one's supply of something very recently
Ex:
They
checked
their
inventory
,
but
apparently
they
're
fresh
out of
the
blender
that
's
on
sale
.
to [get] a kick out of {sth}
[fráze]
to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something
Ex:
The
comedian
's
stand-up
routine
was
hilarious
,
and
the
audience
got
a
kick
out of
his
witty
humor
.
to get
[sloveso]
pochopit
Ex:
I
could
n't
get
what
she
said
over
the
phone
;
the
connection
was
poor
.
Nedokázal jsem pochopit, co řekla po telefonu; spojení bylo špatné.
to [give] {sth} a rest
[fráze]
to put a sudden stop to something one was doing for some time
Ex:
She
's
been
studying
for
hours
on
end
,
so
her
friends
suggested
she
give
her
books
a
rest
and
take
a
break
.
under the knife
[fráze]
used when someone is about to undergo a medical operation
Ex:
After
months
of
chronic
pain,
Jake
decided
to
go
under
the
knife
and
have
his
knee
joint
replaced.
nuts
[Přídavné jméno]
bláznivý
Ex:
They
said
he
was
nuts
for
talking to
himself
all
day
.
Říkali, že je blázen, protože celý den mluvil sám se sebou.
odds and ends
[fráze]
various small things that have no importance or value
Ex:
The
garage
was
filled
with
tools
,
paints
,
and
various
odds
and
ends
.
one-track mind
[Podstatné jméno]
jednosměrná mysl
Ex:
His
one-track mind
for
money
often
leads
him
to
make
questionable
decisions
in pursuit of
wealth
.
Jeho jednosměrná mysl zaměřená na peníze ho často vede k pochybným rozhodnutím v honbě za bohatstvím.
to pick up
[sloveso]
koupit
Ex:
Whenever
she
travels
,
she
likes
to
pick up
souvenirs
.
Kdykoli cestuje, ráda sbírá suvenýry.
to [put] {one's} finger on {sth}
[fráze]
to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason
Ex:
I
know
something
has
changed
in
our
team
dynamics
,
but
I
ca
n't
quite
put
my
finger
on
the
exact
moment
it
happened
.
stuff
[Podstatné jméno]
personal belongings or possessions
Ex:
Do
n't
leave
your
stuff
on
the
floor
.
![to [get|take|keep] {one's} mind off {sth}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46354/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [get|take|keep] {one's} mind off {sth}")
to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant
Ex:
Going back to
work
helped
take
my
mind
off
Ian
’s
death
.
totally
[Příslovce]
úplně
Ex:
The
dress
she
wore
was
totally
out of
fashion
.
Šaty, které měla na sobě, byly naprosto nemoderní.
bum
[Podstatné jméno]
neúspěšný
Ex:
She
's
been
a
bum
all
week
,
ever since
her
promotion
fell through
.
Byla neúspěšná celý týden, od té doby, co její povýšení nevyšlo.
to clean out
[sloveso]
vyprázdnit
Ex:
The
storm
cleaned out
the
supplies
at
the
store
.
Bouře vyčistila zásoby v obchodě.
to [get] a clue
[fráze]
to become aware of something, often used when someone is slow to understand a situation or misses obvious signs
Ex:
He
still
does
n't
get
a
clue
that
she
's
not
interested
.
honker
[Podstatné jméno]
velký nos
Ex:
He
was
known
for
his
honker
,
which
made
him
stand out
.
Byl známý svým velkým nosem, díky kterému vynikal.
look what the cat dragged in
[věta]
used to comment on someone's unexpected or unkempt arrival, typically when they appear disheveled, tired, or out of place
Ex:
Look
what
the
cat
dragged in
,
late
as usual
!
to rag
[sloveso]
škádlit
Ex:
They
ragged
him
about
his
new
haircut
all
day
.
Celý den si z něj utahovali kvůli jeho novému účesu.
to [stuff] {one's} face
[fráze]
to eat a large quantity of food quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners or the amount consumed
Ex:
She
was
so
hungry
that
she
ended
up
stuffing
her
face
at
the
buffet
.
Big Berta
[Podstatné jméno]
Velká Berta
Ex:
Když představili Big Bertha, všichni si mysleli, že je to jen postava, ale měla hodně kouzla.
dick
[Podstatné jméno]
blbec
Ex:
Why
does
she
have to
be
such
a
dick
about
everything
?
Proč musí být na všechno taková kráva?
by George
[Citoslovce]
Při George
Ex:
By
George
,
I
think
we
've
got
it
!
Při George, myslím, že to máme!
to [hit] the road
[fráze]
to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip
Ex:
The
touring
band
was
ready
to
hit
the
road
,
bringing
their
music
to
different
cities
and
venues
.
jack shit
[Podstatné jméno]
nic
Ex:
After
searching
for
hours
,
we
found
jack shit
.
Po hodinách hledání jsme nenašli nic.
extremely quickly or almost instantaneously
Ex:
They
were
out
the
door
and
on
their
way
before
you
can
say
Jackie Robinson
—
talk
about
speed
!
Joe Schmoe
[Podstatné jméno]
Pepík Novák
Ex:
Anyone
could
do
that
job
,
even
Joe Schmoe
off
the
street
.
Kdokoli by mohl dělat tu práci, dokonce i obyčejný člověk z ulice.
Johnny on the spot
[fráze]
someone who is very prompt, reliable, and available when needed, especially in a situation requiring immediate action
Ex:
As soon as
the
team
needed
a
substitute
,
Mike
was
Johnny
on
the
spot
.
Don Juan
[Podstatné jméno]
Don Juan
Ex:
She
could
tell
he
was
a
Don Juan
by the way
he
effortlessly
won
her
attention
.
Mohla říct, že je to Don Juan, podle toho, jak snadno získal její pozornost.
geez louise
[Citoslovce]
panebože
Ex:
"
She
could
n't
believe
it
—
geez
louise
,
they
were
late
again
.
"
Nemohla tomu uvěřit—panebože, zase přišli pozdě.
for the love of {sb/sth}
[Citoslovce]
Pro lásku k někomu nebo něčemu
Ex:
For
the
love
of
your
brother
,
please
clean up
the
mess
.
Pro lásku tvého bratra, prosím uklidit nepořádek.