tenuous - nejistý, slabý, oslabený, chatrný, tenký

adjective - uncertain or weak; extremely thin

take aback - překvapit, šokovat, udivit (často negativně)

verb - (usually passive) to surprise somebody in a negative way or to shock somebody

Scotch egg - skotské vejce, pštrosí vejce (pokrm)

noun - a hard-boiled or soft-boiled egg that is encased in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and then deep-fried or baked, usually eaten cold

bubble gum - žvýkačka (která dělá velké bubliny)

noun - a type of chewing gum designed specifically for blowing large bubbles

bargain hunter - lovec slev

noun - a person who looks for and buys things at a reduced price, or someone who searches for the best deals

 

bargain - dohoda, ujednání

noun - an agreement between two people or groups of people to do something for each other

shoe - podkova, koňská podkova

noun - a piece of metal that is fastened to a hoof of a horse, it looks like the letter 'U'

shoe - okovat (koně)

verb - to put a horseshoe on a horse

 

gummy - lepivý, lepkavý, ulepený

adjective - sticky

Gummy Bear - gumový medvídek (cukrovinka)

noun - (trademark) a small, chewy, fruit-flavored candy in the shape of a bear, typically made from gelatin, sugar, and various flavourings and colourings

pewter - modrošedý, cínově šedý (barva)

adjective - blue-grey in colour

pewter - cínová slitina, cín

noun - a bluish grey metal made by mixing tin and lead, used especially in the past for making dishes, mugs, and ornaments due to its durability and easy shaping

 

birthplace - rodiště, místo narození, rodné místo, místo zrodu

noun - the location where a person was born; the location where something started or first happened

 

admittedly - nepopiratelně, nepochybně, popravdě (uznávám, nepopírám)

adverb - used to acknowledge a fact or truth, often when it weakens the speaker's argument or introduces a concession

console - utěšit, utěšovat, uklidnit, uklidňovat

verb - to provide comfort or support to someone who is sad, upset, or distressed