poised - vyrovnaný, klidný, sebevědomý

adjective - having a composed and self-assured manner, especially in a difficult situation

shopping spree - nákupní šílenství, nákupní horečka

noun - a period of time in which you buy a lot of things

 

brash - neomalený, drzý, bezohledný, hrubý

adjective - self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way; impertinent or tactless

aperture - clona (fotoaparátu), apertura (čočky)

noun, technical - a space through which light passes in an optical or photographic instrument

 

enticing - lákavý, vábivý

adjective - attractive or tempting; appealing in a way that makes you want something.

flaky - nespolehlivý, podivínský, nevyzpytatelný

adjective, American English - someone who is unreliable or behaves in an odd or unpredictable way

shake somebody's hand - potřást někomu rukou, podat někomu ruku

verb - to grasp and briefly move someone's hand in greeting, agreement, or congratulations

 

reliance - důvěra, závislost, spolehnutí se, opora

noun - dependence on or trust in someone or something for support or help

 

advice columnist - člověk odpovídající na dotazy čtenářů

noun, American English - a person who answers readers' questions in a magazine or a newspaper

 

agony uncle - muž odpovídající na dotazy čtenářů

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

 

agony aunt - žena odpovídající na dotazy čtenářů

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

gulp down - zhltnout, hltat, lokat, hodit do sebe

verb - to eat or drink something quickly and eagerly, often in large amounts

essential oil - éterický olej, esenciální olej, silice

noun - a concentrated, volatile oil extracted from plants, used in aromatherapy and perfumery

 

go belly up - zkrachovat, přijít na buben, položit se

verb, informal - to fail or collapse, often used in reference to businesses or plans

 

singularly - výjimečně, mimořádně, neobyčejně, zvláštně, nápadně

adverb, formal - in a way that is very noticeable or unusual; exceptionally or remarkably