dynasty - dynastie

noun - a family or group that maintains power for several generations

 

convulsion - křeč, záchvat, škubání

noun, technical - a sudden, involuntary contraction of muscles, often causing violent shaking of the body

essential oil - éterický olej, esenciální olej, silice

noun - a concentrated, volatile oil extracted from plants, used in aromatherapy and perfumery

 

blindside - nepříjemně překvapit, dát ránu pod pás

verb, American English - to give someone an unpleasant surprise (usually used in passive)

 

fluke - šťastná náhoda

noun, informal - a stroke of accidental good luck or an unexpected, fortunate event

 

rob Peter to pay Paul - vytloukat klín klínem, vyrážet klín klínem, půjčit si na splacení dluhu

verb - to borrow money to be able to pay a debt

 

rob somebody blind - oškubat, totálně okrást

verb - to steal everything from somebody

 

rob the cradle - být na mladší, být na zajíčky, mít za partnera někoho daleko mladšího

verb, American English - to be romantically involved with someone significantly younger

 

rob of - připravit o

verb - to deprive somebody of something

 

stir up - rozdmýchat (vášně), rozvířit (emoce)

verb - to make someone feel strong, usually negative emotions

motor pool - vozový park

noun - all the cars owned by a company

 

carpool lane - jízdní pruh pro vozidla s více cestujícími

noun - a lane on a highway etc. for vehicles with more than one passengers

mortgage - zatížit hypotékou, zastavit (např. dům)

verb - to give a legal right to someone, often a bank, to own your property if you don't repay the money you borrowed from them

 

subpar - podprůměrný, podřadný

adjective - below expectations, below average (often connected with quality)

clutch bag - psaníčko, malá kabelka

noun - a small, flat handbag for women