bagel - bagel (chlebové pečivo)

noun - a ring-shaped bread roll

 

windstorm - větrná smršť

noun - a storm with strong wind, usually without rain

 

sandstorm - písečná bouře

noun - a storm in the desert

 

rainstorm - průtrž mračen, liják, lijavec

noun - very heavy rain

 

up your alley - tvoje parketa, pro tebe jako stvořené

phrase, American English - suitable for someone because of their skills or interests

 

blind alley - slepá ulička (přeneseně), nikam nevedoucí činnost

noun - a path that doesn't lead anywhere, usually metaphorical

alley cat - pouliční kočka, toulavá kočka

noun - a cat that lives on the street

mundane - všední, obyčejný, každodenní, běžný

adjective - ordinary, not exciting at all, connected with everyday life

leverage - páka (nástroj k manipulaci někoho)

noun - something you have or know that allows you to manipulate someone to do something

 

kinship - spřízněnost, blízký vztah

noun - a feeling of being related to someone because they share the same origin, values, attitudes etc.

temper tantrum - tantrum, záchvat vzteku

noun - a fit of bad temper, especially typical of young children

 

flax - len (rostlina)

noun - a plant used for making clothes

 

magus - mág

noun - a magician, a person with magical powers

 

reek - páchnout, smrdět, čpět

verb - to have a very unpleasant smell

 

hankie - kapesník

noun, informal - a piece of cloth or paper that you use when blowing your nose