gauntlet
gauntlet - ochranná rukavice
BrE
/'gɔ:ntlət/
AmE
/'gɔ:ntlət/

noun - a long sturdy glove protecting the hand used for example in a factory or while driving

flogging
flogging - bičování, mrskání, výprask
BrE
/'flɒgɪŋ/
AmE
/'flɑ:gɪŋ/

noun - a punishment in which somebody is hit with a whip or stick many times

flog
flog - mrskat, zmrskat, bičovat, zbičovat
BrE
/'flɒg/
AmE
/'flɑ:g/

verb - to punish a person or animal by hitting them with a whip or stick many times

Londoner
Londoner - Londýňan, Londýňanka
BrE
/'lʌndənə/
AmE
/'lʌndənər/

noun - a person who lives in ỏ comes from London

 
endear - získat náklonnost, získat oblibu, získat přízeň
BrE
/ɪn'dɪə/
AmE
/ɪn'dɪr/

verb - to cause to be loved or regarded with affection; to make dear, cherished, or beloved

 
endearment - projev náklonnosti, něžné chování, něžnost, laskavost
BrE
/ɪn'dɪəmənt/
AmE
/ɪn'dɪrmənt/

noun - an expression of affection; a word or act that shows love or fondness

 
endearing - rozkošný, roztomilý
BrE
/ɪn'dɪərɪŋ/
AmE
/ɪn'dɪrɪŋ/

adjective - inspiring affection or warm feelings; making someone feel fond or attached

 
fill in - zastoupit (někoho), zaskočit (za někoho)
BrE
/ˌfɪl'ɪn/
AmE
/ˌfɪl'ɪn/

verb - to do someone's job for a short time when they are not available

 
tooth fairy - zoubková víla, víla Zuběnka
BrE
/'tu:θˌfeəri/
AmE
/'tu:θˌfeəri/

noun - an imaginary creature that children believe takes their lost teeth from under their pillows and leaves a small gift or money in exchange

 
fairy story - pohádka
BrE
/'feəristɔ:ri/
AmE
/'feəristɔ:ri/

noun - a story for children, especially one about princesses, dragons, knights, witches etc.

 
fairy-tale - pohádkový, kouzelný, nádherný, překrásný
BrE
/'feəriteɪl/
AmE
/'feəriteɪl/

adjective - extremely beautiful or happy, like in a fairy tale

 
callow - nezkušený, nevyzrálý, neotrkaný
BrE
/'kæləʊ/
AmE
/'kæloʊ/

adjective, formal - young, with no experience or confidence

corrugated
corrugated - vlnitý (plech, lepenka apod.)
BrE
/'kɒrəgeɪtɪd/
AmE
/'kɑ:rəgeɪtɪd/

adjective - folded into a series of waves or ridges, often used for added strength

 
ghosting - zapírání se, náhlé ukončení komunikace
BrE
/'gəʊstɪŋ/
AmE
/'goʊstɪŋ/

noun, informal - the act of ending a personal relationship, often through digital means, by suddenly and without explanation stopping all communication with the other person

 
ghost - přestat komunikovat, zasklít, zazdít
BrE
/'gəʊst/
AmE
/'goʊst/

verb, informal - to abruptly stop all communication with someone, typically in the context of a relationship or friendship