tiptoe around - opatrně našlapovat, vyhýbat se tématu, snažit se vyhnout problému
BrE
/ˌtɪptəʊ ə'raʊnd/
AmE
/ˌtɪptoʊ ə'raʊnd/

verb - to avoid dealing with a difficult or sensitive issue directly, usually to prevent conflict or upset

lazy Susan
lazy Susan - otočný tác, otočný podnos
BrE
/ˌleɪzi'su:zn/
AmE
/ˌleɪzi'su:zn/

noun - a rotating tray, usually placed in the center of a table, that makes it easy for people to reach food or other items

talc
talc - pudr, zásyp
BrE
/'tælk/
AmE
/'tælk/

noun - a very soft white mineral, often ground into a fine powder and used in cosmetics, baby powder, and other products

curtsy
curtsy - udělat pukrle, poklonit se
BrE
/'kɜ:tsi/
AmE
/'kɜ:trsi/

verb - to bend your knees and lower your body slightly as a sign of respect or greeting

curtsy
curtsy - pukrle
BrE
/'kɜ:tsi/
AmE
/'kɜ:trsi/

noun - a respectful movement in which a woman or girl bends her knees slightly and lowers her body as a sign of respect or greeting

capsicum
capsicum - paprika (australská angličtina)
BrE
/'kæpsɪkəm/
AmE
/'kæpsɪkəm/

noun - (Australian English) a sweet, non-spicy pepper vegetable

 
unjust - nespravedlivý
BrE
/ˌʌn'dʒʌst/
AmE
/ˌʌn'dʒʌst/

adjective, formal - not fair or reasonable

coffee pot
coffee pot - konvice na kávu
BrE
/'kɒfi pɒt/
AmE
/'kɑ:fi pɑ:t/

noun - a container with a handle used for making or serving coffee

china
china - porcelánové nádobí, nádobí z porcelánu
BrE
/'tʃaɪnə/
AmE
/'tʃaɪnə/

noun - plates, cups, bowls, and other dishes made of porcelain or fine china

chinaware
chinaware - porcelánové nádobí, nádobí z porcelánu
BrE
/'tʃaɪnəweə/
AmE
/'tʃaɪnəwer/

noun - plates, cups, bowls, and other dishes made of porcelain or fine china

pot
pot - konvice, konvička (na čaj nebo kávu)
BrE
/'pɒt/
AmE
/'pɑ:t/

noun - a container with a handle, a spout, and a lid, used for making and serving tea or coffee

gully
gully - strž, rokle, výmol, úžlabina, strouha

noun - a narrow channel or small valley formed by running water, especially after heavy rain; a channel or passage for carrying water away, especially at the side of a road or roof

 
layover - mezipřistání, zastávka
BrE
/'leɪəʊvə/
AmE
/'leɪoʊvər/

noun, American English - a short stay in a place that you make on a long journey to somewhere else

livery
livery - barevné provedení, firemní zbarvení, typické barvy (pro něco)
BrE
/'lɪvəri/
AmE
/'lɪvəri/

noun, British English - the distinctive colours and design used on vehicles, especially aircraft, trains, or company cars

 
preceding - předchozí, předcházející, předešlý
BrE
/prɪ'si:dɪŋ/
AmE
/prɪ'si:dɪŋ/

adjective, formal - happening, coming, or existing before something else in time, order, or position