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

capsule - kapsle, obal

noun - a sealed plastic or metal container that holds something, often for scientific or technical use

 

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

 

blip - pípnutí, pípání (přístroje apod.)

noun - a brief, high-pitched electronic sound (e.g. a beep or signal tone)

blip - blikající bod na obrazovce, blikající tečka (na radaru apod.)

noun - a temporary spot or flash on a screen, especially one showing the location of something (e.g. aircraft, submarine)

 

candied - kandovaný, napuštěný cukrem

adjective - cooked with sugar to make it sweet and shiny

 

promiscuous - promiskuitní

adjective - having or involving many sexual partners, or not being careful in choosing sexual relationships

mushy - kašovitý, rozměklý, blátivý, rozvařený, rozbředlý (jídlo apod.)

adjective, informal - soft and having no firm shape or structure (especially cooked food)