agony aunt - žena odpovídající na dotazy čtenářů

noun, British English - a woman who answers readers' questions in a magazine or a newspaper

 

theatrical - teatrální, afektovaný, strojený

adjective - characterized by exaggerated or dramatic behaviour or style

 

theatrical - divadelní, dramatický

adjective - relating to the theatre or dramatic performances

 

sill - parapet, pražec, práh

noun - a horizontal piece at the bottom of a window or door frame, typically designed to support the frame and prevent water from entering

parapet - nízká zídka (ochranná), ochranná zídka (na střeše, na mostě), ohrazení

noun, technical - a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, bridge, or similar structure to prevent people from falling over the edge

wastebasket - odpadkový koš (na papír apod.)

noun, American English - a container for waste paper, etc.

litter basket - odpadkový koš (na veřejném místě)

noun - a waste bin placed in a public place, e.g. a park, street etc.

wastepaper basket - odpadkový koš (na papír apod.)

noun, British English - a container for waste paper, etc.

 

wastepaper - starý papír, odpadní papír

noun - paper that has been used and thrown away

name-calling - nadávání, nadávky

noun - the act of insulting or verbally abusing someone by calling them offensive or derogatory names

sting - pálit, štípat (např. oči, kůže)

verb - to make a part of your body irritated or in pain

stinger - žihadlo

noun, American English - a sharp thing used by some insects as a weapon, e.g. bees, wasps etc.

 

ramble - mluvit nesouvisle, mluvit od věci, plácat páté přes deváté

verb - to talk in a confused or aimless way, going off-topic and being difficult to follow, often for a long time

punnet - vanička, košíček (prodejní množství)

noun, British English - a small container, tub or basket, usually made of plastic, that soft fruit is sold in

 

honeymoon - počáteční idylka, počáteční euforie

noun - an initial period of excitement and optimism in a new experience or project