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to [break] the ice

to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

Ex: At the party, she played a game that encouraged guests to interact and break the ice.
cold fish
cold fish
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

studená ryba, chladný člověk

studená ryba, chladný člověk

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like a cold fish.

Málokdy se usmívá, což ho činí studenou rybou.

crazed
crazed
[Přídavné jméno]

driven insane

šílený, bláznivý

šílený, bláznivý

to [cut] to the chase

to get straight to the point or the most important part of a matter without wasting time on irrelevant details or preamble

Ex: When giving a presentation, it's essential to cut to the chase to keep the audience engaged and interested.
dirt
dirt
[Podstatné jméno]

gossip that can harm a person's reputation, especially about their private life

drby, klepy

drby, klepy

to [get] down to brass tacks

to begin talking about basic or important facts of a situation

Ex: I'm not interested in all the theoretical discussions, I just want to get down to brass tacks.
to [go] easy on {sb}

to treat a person in a more gentle and caring way and be less harsh or strict with them

Ex: He's going through a difficult time, so let's go easy on him and offer our support.
to [hate] {one's} guts

to hate someone to an extreme degree

Ex: The rival football teams' fans really hate each other's guts.
hunk
hunk
[Podstatné jméno]

a strong and muscular man who is sexually attractive

silný a svalnatý přitažlivý muž, svalovec

silný a svalnatý přitažlivý muž, svalovec

jock
jock
[Podstatné jméno]

a person trained to compete in sports

sportovec, atlet

sportovec, atlet

knockout
knockout
[Podstatné jméno]

a person or an object that is considered extremely attractive or impressive

bomba, úžasný

bomba, úžasný

to land
to land
[sloveso]

to succeed in something, such as getting a job, achieving something, etc.

získat, dostat

získat, dostat

Ex: With dedication and hard work , the team managed to land a major contract .

S oddaností a tvrdou prací se týmu podařilo získat velkou smlouvu.

off-the-wall
off-the-wall
[Přídavné jméno]

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

excentrický, neobvyklý

excentrický, neobvyklý

picnic
picnic
[Podstatné jméno]

any undertaking that is easy to do

procházka, příjemný výlet

procházka, příjemný výlet

to pull it together

to regain composure, control emotions, or focus, especially in a stressful or emotional situation

Ex: The coach told the team to pull it together after their rough start.
to put down
to put down
[sloveso]

to lessen the value or esteem of something or someone, often through spoken words or criticism

ponižovat, znehodnocovat

ponižovat, znehodnocovat

Ex: It 's essential not to put down individuals for their mistakes but to encourage improvement .

Je nezbytné ne ponižovat jednotlivce za jejich chyby, ale povzbuzovat ke zlepšení.

to size up
to size up
[sloveso]

to examine someone or something in order to form a judgment

posoudit, zhodnotit

posoudit, zhodnotit

Ex: Before accepting the job offer, she took time to size the company up and assess its culture.

Než přijala pracovní nabídku, vzala si čas na zhodnocení společnosti a posouzení její kultury.

stacked
stacked
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves

křivky,  dobře tvarovaná

křivky, dobře tvarovaná

stick of furniture

a single piece of furniture, often used to emphasize an individual item rather than a set

Ex: Each stick of furniture in the room was carefully chosen for its antique style.
take it from me

used to advise someone to trust one's judgment or experience concerning a particular matter

Ex: Take it from me, pursuing your passions leads to a fulfilling and meaningful life.Don't let fear or self-doubt hold you back.
that will not quit

used to describe something impressive, intense, or persistent, often referring to physical traits, energy, or quality

Ex: He walked in with confidence that won’t quit, ready to take on the challenge.
the lights are on, but nobody is (at|) home

used to refer to someone who is not paying attention or is not intelligent enough

Ex: She seems distracted all the time, like the lights are on, but nobody is at home.It's hard to have a meaningful conversation with her.
trip
trip
[Podstatné jméno]

an exciting or mind-expanding experience

zážitek, dobrodružství

zážitek, dobrodružství

Ex: The art installation offered a visual trip.

Umělecká instalace nabízela vizuální cestu.

to turn out
to turn out
[sloveso]

to develop in a particular way, especially with regard to the final outcome of a situation or process

dopadnout, vyvinout se

dopadnout, vyvinout se

Ex: You never know how a spontaneous trip will turn out until you go on it .

Nikdy nevíte, jak spontánní výlet dopadne, dokud na něj nevyrazíte.

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