prep - připravit (pacienta) na operaci

verb - to prepare somebody for a medical operation or examination.

prep - připravit, nachystat

verb, American English, informal - to prepare yourself, someone, or something for something

 

prep - domácí příprava, domácí úkoly

noun, British English - homework or assigned schoolwork done outside class in some private schools

 

preparatory school - soukromá škola, přípravná škola (studenti 8-13 let)

noun, British English - a private primary school in the United Kingdom for children typically aged 8-13 that prepares them for entry exams to elite secondary schools

preppy - student soukromé školy, student z vyšší společenské třídy

noun - a person, especially a student or young adult, who dresses in or is associated with the traditional, conservative style linked to private preparatory schools and elite universities

preppy - snobský, uhlazený, z vyšší společnosti, konzervativně elegantní, z privilegovaného prostředí (o studentech)

adjective - relating to, or typical of the conservative, upper-middle-class style traditionally associated with students of private preparatory schools and elite universities, especially in clothing, manners, and tastes

 

tiptoe around - opatrně našlapovat, vyhýbat se tématu, snažit se vyhnout problému

verb - to avoid dealing with a difficult or sensitive issue directly, usually to prevent conflict or upset

lazy Susan - otočný tác, otočný podnos

noun - a rotating tray, usually placed in the center of a table, that makes it easy for people to reach food or other items

 

double Dutch - naprostý nesmysl, totální blábol (něco, co nedává žádný smysl)

noun - speech or writing that is impossible to understand; complete nonsense

 

pedal boat - šlapadlo, šlapací loď

noun - a small recreational boat that is powered by pedals operated with the feet

sleuth - detektiv, vyšetřovatel, čmuchal, slídil

noun, dated - someone who investigates crimes and gathers information; a detective

 

meantime - zatím, mezitím

adverb, informal - during the time something else is happening

 

thickset - zavalitý

adjective - (of a person) short and with a strong, solid body

teal - modrozelená, zelenomodrá (barva)

noun - a dark greenish-blue colour

 

blip - výkyv (krátkodobý), dočasná odchylka, krátká epizoda, chvilkové vybočení, náhodné zakolísání, drobná anomálie

noun - a small, temporary deviation or interruption in a regular pattern or situation, especially one that is not significant