noun
-
the tendency to emphasize or expect the worst possible outcome, or the belief that the negative aspects of life or events outweigh the positive ones
chaser
- střelec
BrE
/'tʃeɪsə/
AmE
/'tʃeɪsər/
noun
-
the players of Quidditch whose job is to try to get the Quaffle through one of the hoops on the opponent's side of the pitch
Prince Charming
- princ na bílém koni, pohádkový princ
BrE
/ˌprɪns'tʃɑ:mɪŋ/
AmE
/ˌprɪns'tʃɑ:rmɪŋ/
noun
-
a character from fairy tales, typically portrayed as a handsome and heroic prince who rescues the damsel in distress, often by breaking a curse or saving her from danger. He symbolizes the idealized, perfect romantic partner.
flail
- cep
BrE
/'fleɪl/
AmE
/'fleɪl/
noun
-
a tool that people used in the past to separate the grains from their husks, it consisted of a long handle and a shorter stick hanging from it, it was also used as a primitive weapon
fishmonger
- prodejce ryb
BrE
/'fɪʃmɒŋgə/
AmE
/'fɪʃmɒŋgə/
noun, British English
-
a person who sells fish and seafood, typically in a market or a shop specializing in fresh seafood