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Kniha Street Talk 3 - A Closer Look: Lesson 14

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to blow away
[sloveso]

to kill someone with a gun or other weapons

zastřelit, vyřídit

zastřelit, vyřídit

Ex: The news reported another incident where a victim was blown away in broad daylight .
to carjack
[sloveso]

to forcibly steal a vehicle from its driver, often involving threats or violence

převzít auto, vykonat loupež auta

převzít auto, vykonat loupež auta

Ex: A witness called 911 after observing a suspicious individual attempting carjack an elderly couple at a gas station .
false move
[Podstatné jméno]

a reckless action that may result in serious consequences or failure

chybný krok, nesprávný pohyb

chybný krok, nesprávný pohyb

Ex: The politician's false move during the debate cost him some support among voters.
to freeze
[sloveso]

to suddenly stop moving or become immobilized due to fear, shock, or surprise

zmrazit, ztuhnout

zmrazit, ztuhnout

Ex: When the loud explosion echoed through the building , froze, their eyes wide with shock .
to hand over
[sloveso]

to transfer the possession or control of someone or something to another person or entity

předat, odevzdat

předat, odevzdat

Ex: handed over the keys to the new homeowner .

to suddenly fall on the ground, often as a way of avoiding danger

Ex: When the thunderstorm hits, my dog gets scared and hits the dirt, seeking refuge under the bed.
to hold up
[sloveso]

to rob a bank, shop, or similar place using a firearm, usually with a threat of violence

přepadnout, oloupit

přepadnout, oloupit

Ex: The held up a liquor store late at night when there were fewer witnesses .
hold-up
[Podstatné jméno]

a delay or obstruction that prevents progress or causes a situation to be temporarily halted

zpoždění, obstrukce

zpoždění, obstrukce

Ex: hold-up in the supply chain has led to a shortage of key components for the manufacturing process .

to shoot someone in the head

Ex: He threatened to blow his own head off if they didn’t back away.

to violently criticize or punish a person over what they did or said

Ex: Disappointed with the team's lack of effort, the coach let the players have it during halftime, motivating them to step up their performance.
to shut up
[sloveso]

to stop talking and be quiet

zavřít klapačku, zmlknout

zavřít klapačku, zmlknout

Ex: The laughter gradually shut up as the comedian approached the microphone.
stay down
[věta]

a command to remain low, often used in dangerous situations like robberies or police operations

Ex: The hostage-taker warned , Stay down if you want to live . "
stick-up
[Podstatné jméno]

a robbery, typically involving a threat or use of force

přepadení, lupičství

přepadení, lupičství

Ex: They planned stick-up for months before making their move .
to waste
[sloveso]

to eliminate or kill someone

zabít, eliminovat

zabít, eliminovat

Ex: The mob boss was known wasting anyone who posed a risk to his organization .
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