(as|) snug as a bug in a rug
[fráze]
used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting
Ex:
boo hoo
[Citoslovce]
bú bú
Ex:
He
lost
his
favorite
toy
and
went,
"Boo
hoo,
it's
the
end
of
the
world!"
Ztratil svou oblíbenou hračku a řekl: "Bůů hůů, je konec světa!"
bummer in the summer
[fráze]
something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans
Ex:
by hook or by crook
[fráze]
by any means that is necessary
Ex:
I
'm
determined
to
finish
this
project
by
hook
or
by
crook
,
even if
it
means
working
late
into
the
night
.
to [be] cruising for a bruising
[fráze]
to knowingly do what can get one into trouble
Ex:
Mocking
your
boss
in front of
the
entire
team
is
a
surefire
way
to
be
cruising
for
a
bruising
at work
.
used to emphasize that people have different tastes, preferences, and needs, and that it is important to recognize and respect these differences
Ex:
The
human resources
manager
understood
that
her
employees
had
varying
needs
and
preferences
,
and
created
a
flexible
work
environment
to
accommodate
them
-
different
strokes
for
different
folks
.
(as|) drunk as a (skunk|fiddler)
[fráze]
so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic
Ex:
He
had
a few
too many
at
the
pub
,
and
by
the
end
of
the
night
,
he
was
as
drunk
as
a
fiddler
.
fair and square
[fráze]
done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules
Ex:
The
negotiation
process
should
be
conducted
fair
and
square
,
without
any
hidden agendas
.
fender-bender
[Podstatné jméno]
drobná nehoda
Ex:
They
decided
not
to
report
the
fender-bender
since
the
damage
was
minimal
.
Rozhodli se nehlásit drobné karamboly, protože škody byly minimální.
geez louise
[Citoslovce]
panebože
Ex:
"
She
could
n't
believe
it
—
geez
louise
,
they
were
late
again
.
"
Nemohla tomu uvěřit—panebože, zase přišli pozdě.
to [go] with the flow
[fráze]
to accept things as they happen, without trying to control or resist them
Ex:
I
do
n’t
know
what
’s
going
to
happen
,
but
I
’m
just
going to
go with
the
flow
.
holy moly
[Citoslovce]
panebože
Ex:
"
I
opened
the
box
,
and
holy
moly
,
it
was
filled
with
chocolates
.
Otevřel jsem krabici, a panebože, byla plná čokolád.
hot to trot
[fráze]
eager or ready for sexual activity
Ex:
After
a
long
week
,
she
was
feeling
hot
to
trot
and
ready
for
some
fun
.
humdrum
[Přídavné jméno]
monotónní
Ex:
Navzdory malebné krajině bylo malé vesnice známé svým jednotvárným životním stylem a nedostatkem možností zábavy.
hustle and bustle
[fráze]
a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation
Ex:
The
hustle
and
bustle
of
the
airport
made it
difficult
to
find
a
quiet
place
to
relax
.
you snooze, you lose
[věta]
used to emphasize the importance of staying cautious and alert, so as not to miss any opportunities
Ex:
I
always
tell
my
students
that
you
snooze,
you
lose,
and
that
they
should
always
be
ready
to
take
advantage
of
opportunities
when
they
arise.
in a while, crocodile
[fráze]
used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way
Ex:
You’re
leaving
already?
In
a
while,
crocodile,
see
you
soon!
itsy-bitsy
[Přídavné jméno]
malinký
Ex:
The
kitten
had
an
itsy-bitsy
scratch
on
its
nose
from
playing
too
rough
.
Koťátko mělo na nose malinkou škrábanec z příliš divoké hry.
jeepers creepers
[Citoslovce]
Panebože
Ex:
Jeepers
creepers
,
that
was
an
unexpected
turn
of
events
!
Jeepers creepers, to byl nečekaný zvrat událostí!
jet set
[Podstatné jméno]
jet set
Ex:
She
’s
part
of
the
jet set
,
constantly
traveling
between
Paris
,
New York
,
and
Milan
.
Je součástí jet setu, neustále cestuje mezi Paříží, New Yorkem a Milánem.
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.
local yokel
[Podstatné jméno]
venkovan
Ex:
They
thought
I
was
just
a
local yokel
,
but
I
knew
exactly
what
I
was
doing
.
Mysleli si, že jsem jen místní venkovan, ale já jsem přesně věděl, co dělám.
loose lips sink ships
[věta]
used to warn against the dangers of careless talk or gossip, particularly in situations where secrecy or confidentiality is important, as it can have serious consequences
Ex:
She
knew
that
loose
lips
sink
ships
,
so
she
kept
the
details
of
her
new
project
to
herself
until
it
was
ready
to
be
launched
.
![to [have] it made in the shade](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40461/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [have] it made in the shade")
to [have] it made in the shade
[fráze]
to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life
Ex:
After
winning
the
championship
,
the
star
athlete
has
it
made
in
the
shade
with
endorsement
deals
and
media
attention
.
![to [make] or [break]](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40489/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [make] or [break]")
to [make] or [break]
[fráze]
to bring about either success or failure for someone or something
Ex:
Timing
can
often
make
or
break
a
major
investment
decision
.
hocus-pocus
[Citoslovce]
abrakadabra
Ex:
Now,
ladies
and
gentlemen,
watch
closely
as
I
perform
my
greatest
trick
yet,
hocus-pocus!
Nyní, dámy a pánové, pozorně sledujte, jak předvádím svůj největší trik, hocus-pocus!
mean and lean
[fráze]
(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition
Ex:
His
fighting
style
is
mean
and
lean
,
wasting
no
energy
on
unnecessary
moves
.
mumbo jumbo
[Podstatné jméno]
žvást
Ex:
The
technical
manual
was
full
of
jargon
and
mumbo jumbo
,
making
it
challenging
for
beginners
to
follow
the
instructions
.
Technická příručka byla plná žargonu a nesmyslů, což začátečníkům ztěžovalo sledování pokynů.
the nitty-gritty
[fráze]
the most important aspects or principles of something such as an experience or idea
Ex:
The
team
had to
deal with
the
nitty-gritty
of
budgeting
and
logistics
to
make
the
event
a
success
.
nitwit
[Podstatné jméno]
hlupák
Ex:
She
called
him
a
nitwit
after
he
put
salt
in
his
coffee
instead of
sugar
.
Nazvala ho hlupákem poté, co si do kávy místo cukru dal sůl.
no pain, no gain
[fráze]
used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything
Ex:
out and about
[Příslovce]
venku a aktivní
Ex:
Out and about
for
most
of
the
day
,
she
barely
spent
time
at home
.
Venku a zaneprázdněná po většinu dne, doma strávila jen málo času.
palsy-walsy
[Přídavné jméno]
příliš důvěrný
Ex:
I
ca
n’t
stand
his
palsy-walsy
manner
,
especially
when
he
’s
trying
to
win
someone
over
.
Nemůžu vystát jeho příliš důvěrný způsob, zvláště když se snaží někoho získat.
party-hearty
[Přídavné jméno]
večírek milující
Ex:
She
’s
always
the
life
of
the
party
,
totally
party-hearty
and
ready
to
dance
all
night
.
Ona je vždy duší večírku, naprosto veselá a připravená tančit celou noc.
pooper scooper
[Podstatné jméno]
sběrač exkrementů
Ex:
Do
n’t
forget
the
pooper scooper
when
you
take
the
dog
for
a
walk
.
Nezapomeňte na sběrač exkrementů, když berete psa na procházku.
[scarf] and [barf]
[fráze]
the action of eating something rapidly or in large quantities, leading to feeling so full or sick that vomiting occurs afterward
Ex:
I
ate
that
burger
too
quickly
and
completely
scarfed
and
barfed.
see you later, alligator
[věta]
used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner
to [shop] until {sb} [drop]
[fráze]
to shop for an extended period of time, often to the point of exhaustion
Ex:
We
spent
the
entire
weekend
at
the
mall
,
shopping
until
we
dropped
!
silly Billy
[Podstatné jméno]
hloupý Billy
Ex:
Oh
,
you
forgot
your
keys
again
,
silly Billy
!
Ach, ty jsi zase zapomněl své klíče, hloupý Billy!
super duper
[Přídavné jméno]
super skvělý
Ex:
That
concert
was
super duper
fun
!
Ten koncert byl super duper zábavný!
up your nose with a rubber hose
[fráze]
used to playfully or mockingly dismiss someone, often as a lighthearted insult or comeback
Ex:
You
think
you're
so
smart?
Well,
up
your
nose
with
a
rubber
hose!
wear and tear
[fráze]
the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging
Ex:
He
was
worried
about
the
wear
and
tear
on
his
shoes
from
all
the
walking
.
wham-bam, thank you ma'am
[věta]
used to describe a quick, casual sexual encounter, where there is little to no emotional involvement, often followed by a swift departure or goodbye
Ex:
what is the plan, Sam?
[věta]
used to ask someone for their intended course of action or next steps, often in a casual or lighthearted manner
Ex:
Alright,
we've
got
the
supplies.
What's
the
plan,
Sam?
![to [wheel] and [deal]](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/41013/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [wheel] and [deal]")
to [wheel] and [deal]
[fráze]
to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business
Ex:
To
succeed
in
the
stock market
,
you
need
to
know
how
to
wheel
and
deal
effectively
.