cornflake - kukuřičný lupínek

noun - a small piece of crushed corn, usually eaten at breakfast with milk (used in plural)

 

must - nutnost

noun - something that you must do, have, see, read etc. (usually singular)

 

droplet - kapka, kapička

noun - a small drop of a liquid

islet - ostrůvek

noun - a small island

 

wavelet - vlnka

noun - a small wave

fluffy - načechraný, nadýchaný

adjective - soft to touch, sometimes containing air

 

a far cry - na hony vzdálený, něco zcela jiného, nebe a dudy

noun - completely different

 

contrive - sestrojit (důmyslně)

verb - to create or construct something in a clever way

contraption - udělátko, vychytávka

noun, informal - a piece of equipment, usually one that is quickly put together for a particular purpose, often improvised

 

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