hobnob - kamarádíčkovat se s někým (vlivným, bohatým apod.)

verb, informal - to spend time with someone who is rich or famous or who is in a higher position than you

 

hither and thither - sem a tam, křížem krážem

adverb, dated - backwards and forwards

 

higgledy-piggledy - neuspořádaný, rozházený, zpřeházený

adjective, informal - untidy, not organized, lacking order

 

fuddy-duddy - starý páprda, staromódní člověk

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

coupé - kupé (sportovní automobil)

noun - a car with two only doors and a sloping back

compartment - přihrádka, schránka, prostor, místo, oddělená část

noun - a small enclosed space with a particular purpose inside a piece of furniture, a container, a bag etc.

 

in somebody's stead - místo (koho nebo čeho)

adverb, formal - instead of somebody or something

 

rejuvenate - omladit, osvěžit, oživit

verb - to make someone or something to look better, work better or feel younger

 

chap - popraskat, rozpraskat (ruce, rty)

verb - (of the skin on hands or lips) to become dry and sore

 

chapped - popraskaný (rty, kůže)

adjective - (of the skin on hands or lips) rough, dry and often painful

crème pâtissière - žloutkový krém

noun - thick custard sauce used as filling

crème anglaise - vaječný krém, vanilková omáčka

noun - custard sauce, pouring custard

 

a slap on the wrist - plácnutí přes ruku (jako výstraha)

noun, informal - a gentle warning or mild punishment

wristband - pásek, náramek (na zápěstí)

noun - a strip of material that you wear around your wrist to show who you are, who you belong to, or who you support

wristband - potítko (na zápěstí)

noun - a strip of absorbent material that you wear around your wrist during exercise to absorb sweat