substrate - podloží, podložní vrstva, živná půda, substrát

noun - a substance or surface that provides support for something to grow or function

 

off by heart - zpaměti, nazpaměť

adverb, British English - from memory, using only your memory

 

icon - ikona, idol

noun - someone famous who is admired by many people and is seen as a symbol

author - být autorem, stát se autorem, vytvořit (dílo), napsat

verb, formal - to create something (e.g. write a book)

 

search me - nemám tušení, vůbec netuším, nemám páru, nemám potuchy

phrase, informal - a phrase that we say when we don't have the slightest idea

sleep mask - oční maska (na zakrytí očí např. při spánku)

noun - a covering that you put on your eyes to prevent light reaching them, usually in order to sleep better

eye mask - oční maska (na zakrytí očí např. při spánku)

noun - a covering that you put on your eyes to prevent light reaching them, usually in order to sleep better

blindfold - zavázat oči (páskou apod.)

verb - to cover someone's eyes with a piece of cloth

 

moaner - reptal, remcal

noun, British English, informal - someone who complains a lot in an annoying way

hauler - dopravce, autodopravce, silniční dopravce

noun, American English - a company that transports goods in trucks or trains

haulier - dopravce, autodopravce, silniční dopravce

noun, British English - a company that transports goods in trucks or trains

 

Pritt Stick - lepicí tyčinka, lepidlo

noun - (trademark) a tube-shaped tool that helps spread a substance that is used to stick two pieces of something together (e.g. paper)

 

first resort - první možnost, první krok

noun - the first course of action that should be taken to solve a problem

 

tickle - škrábání, svědění (v krku)

noun - an uncomfortable feeling in your throat

 

tickle your fancy - zalíbit se, padnout do oka

verb, informal - to arouse someone's interest or enthusiasm in something