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Kniha Street Talk 3 - Lekce 15

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in broad daylight

at a time when everyone can witness something

za bílého dne, všem na očích

za bílého dne, všem na očích

Ex: The statue was vandalized in broad daylight, so someone must have seen it. 

Sochu poškodili za bílého dne, takže to někdo musel vidět.

to cuff
to cuff
[sloveso]

to restrain someone by securing their wrists together, often using a device, commonly done by law enforcement during an arrest or to maintain control

spoutat, nasazovat pouta

spoutat, nasazovat pouta

Ex: The security team successfully cuffed the unruly individual until order was restored. 

Bezpečnostní tým úspěšně spoutal nezvladatelného jedince, dokud nebyl obnoven pořádek.

driving under the influence

the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that it impairs the person's ability to drive safely

Ex: The campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence and encourage safer driving habits. 
freeze
freeze
[Citoslovce]

used as a command telling someone to stop moving immediately

Ani hnout!,  Stůj!

Ani hnout!, Stůj!

Ex: "Freeze!" came the sudden command from across the room. 
frisk
frisk
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs

prohlídka, kontrola

prohlídka, kontrola

to [hit] the dirt

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

vrhnout se k zemi, padnout k zemi

vrhnout se k zemi, padnout k zemi

Ex: A car jumped the curb, and Mina hit the dirt just in time. 

Auto najelo na obrubník a Mina se právě včas vrhla k zemi.

on your knees

a command to force someone to kneel, usually in a police, military, or criminal context

Ex: "On your knees!  Hands behind your head!"  the officer ordered. 
stick 'em up

a command to raise one's hands, typically during a robbery or police situation

Ex: The hostage-taker demanded, "Stick them up and don’t try anything stupid." 
shut up
shut up
[Citoslovce]

used as a forceful command telling someone to stop talking or be quiet

drž hubu, mlč

drž hubu, mlč

Ex: The kids were being noisy, and the teacher snapped "shut up, everyone!" 

Děti byly hlučné a učitel vyjel držte hubu, všichni!

suspect
suspect
[Podstatné jméno]

a person or thing that is thought to be the cause of something, particularly something bad

podezřelý, předpokládaný viník

podezřelý, předpokládaný viník

Ex: The mechanics identified the old battery as the suspect in the car's recent performance issues. 
to cover
to cover
[sloveso]

to direct a firearm toward a target, typically a person

zamířit, namířit

zamířit, namířit

Ex: The police officers covered the suspect with their firearms as they approached cautiously. 
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