an arm and (a|) leg

a large sum of money

majlant, hromadu peněz

majlant, hromadu peněz

Ex: That new laptop costs an arm and a leg. 
dive
dive
[Podstatné jméno]

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

levný noční klub, pochybný taneční sál

levný noční klub, pochybný taneční sál

fat chance
fat chance
[Podstatné jméno]

used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true

ani náhodou, to těžko

ani náhodou, to těžko

Ex: Fat chance he'll apologize after acting like that. 
blimp
blimp
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who is significantly overweight, often used in a humorous or exaggerated manner

tlouštík, břicháč

tlouštík, břicháč

Ex: After eating too much, he joked that he was becoming a blimp. 
come off it
come off it
[Citoslovce]

used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing

ale nech toho, přestaň s tím

ale nech toho, přestaň s tím

Ex: Come off it, you know that is not true. 
fries
fries
[Podstatné jméno]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

hranolky, frenchky

hranolky, frenchky

Ex: She ordered a burger with a side of fries. 
to [grab] a bite (to eat|)

to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

dát si něco rychlého, rychle se najíst

dát si něco rychlého, rychle se najíst

Ex: Nothing's better than grabbing a bite to eat with friends. 
to [have] a cow

to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

vyšilovat, dělat z toho drama

vyšilovat, dělat z toho drama

Ex: Don't have a cow just because the meeting was moved to tomorrow. 
to [be] into {sb/sth}

to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

Ex: He's been into video games since he was a kid and still spends most of his free time playing them. 
john
john
[Podstatné jméno]

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

toaleta, záchod

toaleta, záchod

to [lose] it
to lose it
[fráze]

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

Ex: She tried to stay calm, but when she heard the news, she lost it and started sobbing. 
to polish off
to polish off
[sloveso]

to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

dojíst, zhltat

dojíst, zhltat

Ex: After the party, he polished off the leftover cake in one sitting. 
(right|) off the bat

in an instant and with no delay

hned, bez prodlení

hned, bez prodlení

Ex: Right off the bat, he told us what the problem was. 
ritzy
ritzy
[Přídavné jméno]

luxurious and stylish, often associated with wealth or a high social status

elegantní, luxusní

elegantní, luxusní

Ex: The ritzy resort offered exclusive amenities, including a private beach, spa services, and gourmet dining. 
to [have] a screw (loose|missing)

to behave in a crazy and uncontrollable manner

mít o kolečko míň, být praštěný

mít o kolečko míň, být praštěný

Ex: He must have a screw loose if he thinks driving that fast is funny. 
slop
slop
[Podstatné jméno]

unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form

krmě, kaše

krmě, kaše

Ex: The inmates complained about the slop served for lunch. 
to stink
to stink
[sloveso]

to be morally wrong or unpleasant

smrdět, zapáchat

smrdět, zapáchat

Ex: The corruption scandal surrounding the politician really made the whole government stink. 
to [stop] (dead|right|) in {one's} tracks

to suddenly stop moving or doing something due to being extremely surprised, frightened, or impressed

zůstat stát jako přimrazený, zarazit se na místě

zůstat stát jako přimrazený, zarazit se na místě

Ex: The stunning performance by the magician stopped the audience dead in their tracks. 
to tip off
to tip off
[sloveso]

to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem

diskrétně upozornit, dát tip

diskrétně upozornit, dát tip

Ex: He decided to tip the police off about the illegal activity. 
to wash down
to wash down
[sloveso]

to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food

zapit, dopít nápojem

zapit, dopít nápojem

Ex: As a palate cleanser, it's common to wash down sushi with a sip of ginger tea. 
joint
joint
[Podstatné jméno]

a place, such as a bar, club, or restaurant

hospoda, podnik

hospoda, podnik

Ex: We decided to grab a quick bite at the burger joint on the corner. 
to chow down
to chow down
[sloveso]

to eat, often in a hearty or enthusiastic manner

jíst s nadšením, hltat

jíst s nadšením, hltat

Ex: After the hike, we couldn't wait to chow down on some pizza. 
to hold
to hold
[sloveso]

to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish

vynechat, odstranit

vynechat, odstranit

Ex: I'd like a burger, but hold the onions. 
living soul
living soul
[Podstatné jméno]

a human being or creature that possesses life and consciousness

živá duše, živá bytost

živá duše, živá bytost

Ex: He was the last living soul to leave the building. 
poker
poker
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who is overweight or fat

tlouštík, osoba s nadváhou

tlouštík, osoba s nadváhou

Ex: He felt self-conscious being called a poker at the party. 
sneaking
sneaking
[Přídavné jméno]

used to describe something done in a secretive or furtive manner, typically to avoid detection or to hide intentions

tajný, pokoutní

tajný, pokoutní

Ex: I had a sneaking suspicion that he was hiding something from me. 
to [set] foot in

to enter or begin involvement in a particular place, situation, or context, often implying the start of an experience or journey

Ex: She has never set foot in this job before, but she's eager to learn. 
to [stiff] a waiter

to deliberately fail to give a proper tip or to withhold payment for services rendered by a waiter, usually implying an act of poor or unfair behavior

Ex: Don't stiff a waiter just because the service was slow; it's not their fault. 
one in a million

used to describe something or someone that is extremely rare, unique, or extraordinary, often with a positive connotation

Ex: She's one in a million for her generosity and kindness. 
give me five
give me five
[Citoslovce]

used to ask for a high five, a gesture where two people slap the palms of their hands together as a form of celebration, greeting, or acknowledgment

Dej mi pět!, Plácneme si!

Dej mi pět!, Plácneme si!

Ex: Give me five! We did it! 
in seventh heaven

in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

v sedmém nebi, blahem bez sebe

v sedmém nebi, blahem bez sebe

Ex: She was in seventh heaven when she found out she had passed the exam. 
nine to five
nine to five
[fráze]

a typical full-time job that operates during standard business hours, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Ex: After years of freelancing, she decided to go back to a nine to five. 
to [hang] ten
to hang ten
[fráze]

to surf toward the front of the surfboard so that the toes of both feet are hanging over the edge of the board

Ex: He was able to hang ten on the biggest wave of the day. 
to eighty-six
to eighty-six
[sloveso]

to get rid of, discard, or eliminate something, often used in reference to canceling, rejecting, or killing

eliminovat, zrušit

eliminovat, zrušit

Ex: The restaurant decided to eighty-six the special for tonight. 
eighty-eight
eighty-eight
[Podstatné jméno]

a standard full-sized piano

křídlo, standardní klavír

křídlo, standardní klavír

Ex: She spent years learning to play the eighty-eight and mastered many classical pieces. 
if I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times

used to emphasize that something has been repeated many times, often in frustration or to convey exasperation

Ex: If I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times – stop leaving your shoes all over the house! 
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