to [batten] down the hatches

to get ready for trouble, difficulty, or danger

připravit se na potíže, obrnit se na těžké časy

připravit se na potíže, obrnit se na těžké časy

Ex: The company battened down the hatches before the recession hit. 
to [burn] {sth} to a (crisp|cinder)

to cause significant damage or destruction to something by subjecting it to intense heat or fire

spálit na uhel, spálit na popel

spálit na uhel, spálit na popel

Ex: The sun was scorching hot, and it burned the grass to a crisp. 
to call for
to call for
[sloveso]

to suggest something as fitting or essential in a given situation

vyzývat k, vyžadovat

vyzývat k, vyžadovat

Ex: The successful negotiation calls for a round of applause for the entire team. 
doozie
doozie
[Podstatné jméno]

something that is remarkable, extreme, or difficult, often in a surprising way

něco pozoruhodného, něco úžasného

něco pozoruhodného, něco úžasného

Ex: That thunderstorm last night was a real doozie! 
hard pack
hard pack
[Podstatné jméno]

snow that has become compacted and firm, typically due to repeated freezing and thawing or heavy traffic

udusaný sníh, tvrdý sníh

udusaný sníh, tvrdý sníh

Ex: The skiers had to adjust their technique to handle the hard pack snow on the slopes. 
heat wave
heat wave
[Podstatné jméno]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

vlna veder, vedro

vlna veder, vedro

Ex: The city issued a warning for a heat wave, advising residents to stay indoors and stay hydrated. 
to kick up
to kick up
[sloveso]

(of wind or storms) to intensify or increase in strength

zesilovat, zvětšovat se

zesilovat, zvětšovat se

Ex: The wind is starting to kick up, so we should head inside. 
mercury
mercury
[Podstatné jméno]

the level of mercury in a thermometer used to indicate temperature

hladina rtuti, sloupec rtuti

hladina rtuti, sloupec rtuti

Ex: The mercury showed 37 degrees Celsius. 
to move in
to move in
[sloveso]

to approach or advance someone or something from different directions, often with a threat or intention to take action

přiblížit se, postupovat k

přiblížit se, postupovat k

Ex: Tomorrow, the special forces will move in on the extremist group to neutralize the threat. 
nasty
nasty
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

nechutný, odporný

nechutný, odporný

Ex: The nasty smell coming from the garbage bin made it difficult to stand nearby. 
on tap
on tap
[Přídavné jméno]

available for immediate use

dostupný, připraven k použití

dostupný, připraven k použití

on the flip side
on the flip side
[Příslovce]

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation

na druhou stranu, naopak

na druhou stranu, naopak

Ex: On the flip side, while the job offers a higher salary, it also requires a longer commute. 
powder
powder
[Podstatné jméno]

light, dry, and fluffy snow, often ideal for skiing or snowboarding

prašan, sněhový prach

prašan, sněhový prach

to rain buckets

rain heavily

pršet jako z konve, lévat jako z konve

pršet jako z konve, lévat jako z konve

scorcher
scorcher
[Podstatné jméno]

an extremely hot day

parný den, pekelný vedro

parný den, pekelný vedro

to [soak] up the rays

to enjoy the sun, typically by lying or sitting outside, to absorb its warmth or light

Ex: After the long winter, she couldn’t wait to soak up the rays on the beach. 
trough
trough
[Podstatné jméno]

(geology) a long, narrow depression or hollow, often occurring naturally, such as in the landscape or ocean floor

koryto, prohlubeň

koryto, prohlubeň

Ex: The river carved a deep trough through the canyon over millions of years, creating stunning natural landscapes. 
twister
twister
[Podstatné jméno]

a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

tornádo, vír

tornádo, vír

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