duct tape - lepicí páska (široká), izolační páska (např. na potrubí)

noun, American English - thick cloth tape, usually silvery grey in colour, with one sticky side that is used for repairing things such as tubes and pipes

 

tourist trap - past na turisty, lákadlo pro turisty, turistická atrakce

noun - a place that many tourists visit, but where the prices of food, drinks and services are much higher than normal

dipstick - měřič hladiny oleje, tyčinka na měření hladiny oleje

noun - a tool used to measure the level of fluid in a container, typically oil in an engine

 

stiff upper lip - kamenná tvář, schopnost nenechat na sobě nic znát

noun - the ability to stay calm and not to show any feelings, especially when you are expected to

shredder - skartovačka, drtič, řezačka (na papír, odpad, potravu apod.)

noun - a machine that cuts something into small pieces, especially paper, food, or waste material

furlough - poslat na nucenou dovolenou, dočasně propustit z práce

verb - to tell or allow someone, especially an employee, to stop working temporarily

gaffer tape - lepicí páska (široká), izolační páska (např. na potrubí)

noun, British English - thick cloth tape, usually silvery grey in colour, with one sticky side that is used for repairing things such as tubes and pipes

barbecue - grilovat, grilovat venku, grilovat na roštu, opékat (venku)

verb - to cook food, especially meat or vegetables, on a metal frame outdoors

 

mess up - poznamenat (někoho), rozhodit (psychicky), zanechat následky (na někom)

verb, informal - to make someone feel very bad inside for a long time, because something sad or scary happened

sleep mask - oční maska (na zakrytí očí např. při spánku)

noun - a covering that you put on your eyes to prevent light reaching them, usually in order to sleep better

eye mask - oční maska (na zakrytí očí např. při spánku)

noun - a covering that you put on your eyes to prevent light reaching them, usually in order to sleep better

gravy boat - omáčník (nádoba na omáčku či výpek z masa)

noun - a serving vessel with a handle and spout designed to hold and pour gravy at the table

carton - kartón, krabice (na nápoje), tetrapaková krabice, kartónová krabice

noun - a paper or plastic container for food or drinks, it is shaped like a box

 

beckon - být na obzoru, schylovat se k něčemu, očekávat

verb - to be likely to happen to somebody

press sb's buttons - vytáčet (někoho), brnkat na nervy (někomu), dráždit (někoho)

verb, British English, informal - to make someone feel strong emotions, usually anger, by saying or doing something