contend - tvrdit, prohlašovat
BrE
/kən'tend/
AmE
/kən'tend/

verb, formal - to state or argue something strongly, especially in a formal context or in disagreement

 
contend - zápasit, bojovat, potýkat se
BrE
/kən'tend/
AmE
/kən'tend/

verb - to struggle or compete against someone or something difficult, often in order to win or survive

cinder block
cinder block - tvárnice, škvárobetonová tvárnice
BrE
/'sɪndəˌblɒk/
AmE
/'sɪndərˌblɑ:k/

noun, technical - a large, rectangular building block made from a mixture of concrete and industrial cinders, typically hollow and used in construction for walls and foundations

clutch
clutch - psaníčko, malá kabelka
BrE
/'klʌtʃ/
AmE
/'klʌtʃ/

noun - a small, flat handbag for women

 
grade - stupeň, kvalita, úroveň
BrE
/'greɪd/
AmE
/'greɪd/

noun - a level or step in a scale, often used to show quality, difficulty, or rank

note
note - zmínit, poznamenat, upozornit, poukázat
BrE
/'nəʊt/
AmE
/'noʊt/

verb, formal - to mention or point out something, especially in order to draw attention to it

note
note - doklad, list, oznámení (oficiální dokument)
BrE
/'nəʊt/
AmE
/'noʊt/

noun - a short official document that gives information or records something, especially in business

hellebore
hellebore - čemeřice (rostlina)
BrE
/'helɪbɔ:/
AmE
/'helɪbɔ:r/

noun - a perennial flowering plant that is known for its late winter or early spring blooms and evergreen foliage

gilet
gilet - vesta (prošívaná), vestička (prošívaná)
BrE
/'ʒi:leɪ/
AmE
/'ʒi:leɪ/

noun - a light jacket without sleeves

 
everyone and their nan - snad úplně každý, každý kdo má nohy, každej louda
BrE
/ˌevriwʌn ənðeə'næn/
AmE
/ˌevriwʌn ənðeə'næn/

noun, British English, informal - (used humorously) a lot of people, or almost everyone

 
be not all sunshine and rainbows - nebýt to vždycky růžové
BrE
/bi: 'nɒt ɔ:l ˌsʌnʃaɪn ən'reɪnbəʊz/
AmE
/bi: 'nɒt ɑ:l ˌsʌnʃaɪn ən'reɪnboʊz/

verb - not to be always happy, easy, or perfect, also have difficulties or unpleasant aspects

 
unspoilt - nedotčený, nezkažený, neponičený, netknutý
BrE
/ʌn'spɔɪlt/
AmE
/ʌn'spɔɪlt/

adjective - not changed or damaged by people, development, or negative influence

 
unspoiled - nedotčený, nezkažený, neponičený, netknutý
BrE
/ʌn'spɔɪld/
AmE
/ʌn'spɔɪld/

adjective - not changed or damaged by people, development, or negative influence

 
mixed bag - směsice
BrE
/ˌmɪkst'bæg/
AmE
/ˌmɪkst'bæg/

noun, informal - a group or collection of people or things that are very different from each other, especially in terms of quality, type, or opinion

 
cop - schytat, odnést
BrE
/'kɒp/
AmE
/'kɑ:p/

verb, informal - to receive or suffer something unpleasant, such as criticism, punishment, or blame