(as|) plain as the nose on  {one's} face

really easy to understand or notice

naprosto zřejmé, jasné na první pohled

naprosto zřejmé, jasné na první pohled

Ex: It was plain as the nose on his face that he was lying; his body language and inconsistent story gave it away. 
flash in the pan

a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

krátkodobý úspěch, úspěch na chvíli

krátkodobý úspěch, úspěch na chvíli

Ex: Many people thought the singer was just a flash in the pan. 
to go together

to be in a romantic relationship

chodit spolu, být ve vztahu

chodit spolu, být ve vztahu

Ex: I didn’t know Jake and Lisa go together now! 
to [hit] the nail on the head

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

trefit hřebíček na hlavičku, vystihnout to přesně

trefit hřebíček na hlavičku, vystihnout to přesně

Ex: The coach analyzed my form and said I was holding the racket too tight - he really hit the nail on the head with that observation. 
love at first sight

an immediate and intense romantic attraction that one feels upon seeing someone for the first time

Ex: A third of dog owners have experienced love at first sight when setting eyes on their dog. 
to [pop] the question

to propose someone to join one in marriage

požádat o ruku, žádost o ruku

požádat o ruku, žádost o ruku

Ex: He finally popped the question after five years. 
to [pull] {one's} leg

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

dělat si z někoho legraci, někoho napálit

dělat si z někoho legraci, někoho napálit

Ex: Relax, I was only pulling your leg. 
to [rob] the cradle

to get married with or date someone who is much younger than one

chodit s mnohem mladší, velký věkový rozdíl

chodit s mnohem mladší, velký věkový rozdíl

Ex: People say he's robbing the cradle. 
to [tie] the knot

to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

vzít se, uzavřít manželství

vzít se, uzavřít manželství

Ex: They decided to tie the knot after years of dating. 
to [get] hitched

to become someone's husband or wife during a special ceremony

vzít se, dát se oddat

vzít se, dát se oddat

Ex: They got hitched last summer. 
to [walk] arm in arm

to walk closely with one's arm linked through another's

Ex: They walked arm in arm through the park, looking like an old couple. 
man
man
[Citoslovce]

used to express surprise, excitement, disappointment, or other strong emotions

Člověče, Sakra

Člověče, Sakra

Ex: Man, I’ve never seen a storm this bad before! 
to [strut] {one's} stuff

to walk or move confidently in a way that deliberately attracts attention, often to show off one’s physical appearance, style, or attractiveness

Ex: She strutted her stuff on the beach, turning heads wherever she went. 
to turn on
to turn on
[sloveso]

to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement

vzrušovat, zapalovat

vzrušovat, zapalovat

Ex: Her confidence really turns him on. 
Big Apple
Big Apple
[Podstatné jméno]

a nickname for the city of New York, often used to refer to its cultural, economic, and social prominence

Velké Jablko, New York

Velké Jablko, New York

Ex: I’ve always wanted to visit the Big Apple and see all the landmarks. 
to [compare] apples and oranges

to attempt to compare two things that are very different and therefore cannot be meaningfully evaluated against each other

Ex: You can’t just compare apples and oranges when deciding which car to buy—they serve different needs. 
how do you like them apples

used to express surprise, defiance, or triumph after an unexpected event or outcome

Ex: I just aced the test without studying—how do you like them apples? 
pea brain
pea brain
[Podstatné jméno]

someone that is very unintelligent or foolish

hráškový mozek, hlupák

hráškový mozek, hlupák

Ex: He tried to fix the computer with a hammer—what a pea brain! 
beet red
beet red
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely red in the face, usually due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

červený jako řepa, šarlatový

červený jako řepa, šarlatový

Ex: He turned beet red when the teacher caught him daydreaming in class. 
a bowl of cherries

a situation that is pleasant, easy, or enjoyable. Often used in the negative to indicate that life is not always simple or trouble-free

Ex: She always acts like life is a bowl of cherries, but we all have struggles. 
for corn's sake
for corn's sake
[Citoslovce]

used to show frustration, annoyance, or emphasis

Pro lásku kukuřice, Ve jménu zrn kukuřice

Pro lásku kukuřice, Ve jménu zrn kukuřice

Ex: For corn’s sake, can you stop making so much noise? 
corn
corn
[Podstatné jméno]

exaggerated sentimentality or overly dramatic behavior, often in entertainment or speech, that comes across as clichéd or insincere

sentimentalita, přeháněné dramatické chování

sentimentalita, přeháněné dramatické chování

Ex: The movie was full of corn, with its predictable plot and cheesy dialogue. 
cornball
cornball
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who is excessively sentimental, clichéd, or cheesy, often in a way that is considered outdated or awkward

přehnaně sentimentální člověk, zastaralý člověk

přehnaně sentimentální člověk, zastaralý člověk

Ex: He’s such a cornball, always telling those old-fashioned jokes at the party. 
fruit
fruit
[Podstatné jméno]

a homosexual man

teplouš, homosexuál

teplouš, homosexuál

Ex: That fruit waved from across the street and laughed. 
wrinkled as a prune

used to describe someone or something that is very wrinkled, typically due to old age or long exposure to the sun

Ex: She looked wrinkled as a prune after spending years in the sun without sunscreen. 
pumpkin
pumpkin
[Citoslovce]

used to affectionately refer to a loved one, such as a partner, child, or close friend

miláčku, zlato

miláčku, zlato

Ex: Good morning, pumpkin! How did you sleep? 
sprout
sprout
[Podstatné jméno]

a short, young person, typically a child or teenager

výhonek, drobeček

výhonek, drobeček

Ex: Look at that little sprout running around the playground! 
tomato
tomato
[Podstatné jméno]

an attractive woman, often focusing on her physical appeal

rajče, bomba

rajče, bomba

Ex: That girl is such a tomato—everyone’s admiring her. 
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