gargle - kloktat, vykloktat

verb - to rinse the back of the mouth and throat with a liquid (mouthwash or some medicine) and then spit it out

 

broken record - ohraná deska, poškrávaná gramofonová deska

noun - a damaged record which, when you listen to it, will always skip back and play a bit over and over again

 

standard of living - životní úroveň

noun - the quality of life that depends on the amount of money you have and on what you can and can't afford

parachute - padák

noun - a piece of equipment that enables a person to jump from a plane and fall slowly and safely to the ground

 

Quidditch - famfrpál

noun - (Harry Potter) a game played by wizards and witches on broomsticks, there are four balls and three hoops on each side

 

Labour Day - Den práce

noun - a public holiday to honor workers and their contributions celebrated in many countries, typically on the first Monday of September in the United States and Canada, and on May 1st in many other countries

 

pinch - stisknout, přimáčknout, zmáčknout, zacpat

verb - to press something tightly between your finger and thumb

 

monolithic - nepružný, zkostnatělý (např. systém)

adjective - large, uniform, often implying rigidity and resistance to change

 

toddy - grog, punč

noun - a drink made with alcohol, sugar and hot water

 

take in - zajít na (film či představení)

verb - to go and see a performance, a film etc.

 

controlled - řízený, ovládaný, pod kontrolou, regulovaný

adjective - regulated or managed in a disciplined and organized manner

fantasy film - fantastický film

noun - a movie that usually involves magic and magical creatures

 

topiary - umělecké stříhání keřů a stromů (do různých tvarů)

noun, technical - the art of pruning shrubs and trees into shapes

 

balm - balzám, potěcha

noun, literary - something that comforts you and makes you feel relaxed

 

fuddy-duddy - starý páprda, staromódní člověk

noun, informal - someone who has old-fashioned ideas, habits and attitudes