connoisseur - znalec (jídla, pití, umění apod.)

noun - a person who has expert knowledge in a particular field, especially in fine arts, food, or drink

 

invert - obrátit, otočit

verb - to turn upside down, to reverse the position, order, or arrangement of something

inverted commas - uvozovky

noun, British English - punctuation marks that show where a quotation begins and ends (" " or ' '), also called quotation marks

 

blunt - ztlumit, zmírnit

verb - to make something weaker, milder or less affective

 

blunt - ztupit (ostří apod.)

verb - to make something less sharp

 

scurvy - kurděje (nemoc)

noun - an illness cause by not having enough vitamin C

snake plant - tchýnin jazyk, sanseviera, tenura (rostlina)

noun - a houseplant with showy sword-shaped leaves

sansevieria - tchýnin jazyk, sanseviera, tenura (rostlina)

noun - a houseplant with showy sword-shaped leaves

 

endear - získat náklonnost, získat oblibu, získat přízeň

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

 

endearment - projev náklonnosti, něžné chování, něžnost, laskavost

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

 

endearing - rozkošný, roztomilý

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

 

fill in - zastoupit (někoho), zaskočit (za někoho)

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

 

tooth fairy - zoubková víla, víla Zuběnka

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

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

 

fairy-tale - pohádkový, kouzelný, nádherný, překrásný

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