Prince Charming - princ na bílém koni, pohádkový princ

noun - a character from fairy tales, typically portrayed as a handsome and heroic prince who rescues the damsel in distress, often by breaking a curse or saving her from danger. He symbolizes the idealized, perfect romantic partner.

 

nest egg - finanční rezerva, peníze na horší časy

noun, informal - an amount of money that you have saved to use in the future

 

at the same time - zároveň, na druhou stranu, současně však

adverb - used to introduce a fact or opinion that contrasts with what has just been said

 

stripe - vytvořit pruhy, udělat proužky (na něčem)

verb - to mark or decorate with stripes; to form stripes on something

beachcomber - člověk sbírající věci vyplavené na pláži

noun - a person who walks along beaches looking for interesting or valuable things that the sea has washed up

jaywalking - přecházení na červenou, přecházení mimo přechod

noun - crossing a street in a dangerous or illegal way, for example, not using a crosswalk or ignoring traffic lights

 

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

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

black ice - náledí, ledovka (na silnici, ulici apod.)

noun - a thin layer of ice on a road or a street which a driver cannot easily see

 

personalised - uzpůsobený vlastním potřebám, ušitý na míru

adjective - used to describe an object that has been made particularly for you

 

blister - bublinka, vada (na nátěru, kovu apod.)

noun - a swelling on a painted surface or the surface of metal

sideboard - příborník, kredenc, skříňka (na příbory apod.)

noun - a piece of furniture with a flat top and cupboards or drawers, used for storing dishes, tableware, or other household items, often placed in a dining room or living room

 

semidetached - spojený na jedné straně (o domu)

adjective - sharing one wall with another house

 

fundraising - získávání finančních prostředků (hlavně na charitu)

noun - collecting money, usually for a charity

phial - lahvička (na léky apod.), ampulka, ampule

noun, formal - a very small bottle, often made of glass, that is usually used for liquid medicine

vial - lahvička (na léky apod.), ampulka, ampule

noun, formal - a very small bottle, often made of glass, that is usually used for liquid medicine