push the right buttons - uhodit na správnou strunu, zařídit se podle situace (k dosažení svého)

verb, informal - to do exactly what is needed to get what you want, often in a clever way

 

turn out the light - vypnout světlo

verb - to make the light stop shining

 

relax on the sofa - relaxovat na pohovce

verb - to rest on a sofa after a long day of work

 

clear up the mess - uklidit nepořádek

verb - to tidy up, to solve a serious problem

state-of-the-art - supermoderní, nejmodernější, nejlepší dostupný, špičkový

adjective - modern, made or built using the most advanced technology

 

nose in the air - (mít) nos nahoru, bradu nahoru

noun - proud behaviour, looking down on people

 

in the doghouse - v maléru, v průšvihu, v nemilosti (u někoho)

adverb, informal - in a situation where someone is annoyed or angry with you

 

the Loch Ness Monster - Lochnesská příšera, Lochneska

noun - a mythical creature said to live in the Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands

 

middle-of-the-road - střední proud (hudba)

noun - a kind of music that is often played radios and is accepted by most people

 

pain in the ass - otrava (člověk)

noun, informal - a troublesome person or thing

 

The Lamb of God - Beránek boží

noun - one of the many names of Jesus Christ that Christians often use

lily of the valley - konvalinka

noun - a small plant with many small bell-shaped white flowers

 

be on the same page - rozumět si, shodovat se (v čem) být na stejné vlně

verb, American English, informal - to be in agreement or a harmonious relationship

 

be up to the mark - být dost dobrý, dosahovat dobré kvality

verb - to be of a good enough quality

 

the more the merrier - čím více, tím lépe

phrase - a saying used when someone wants to say that an event or activity will be more entertaining if more people come