contraption - udělátko, vychytávka

noun, informal - a piece of equipment, usually one that is quickly put together for a particular purpose, often improvised

 

dodge a bullet - uniknout bez zranění, vyklouznout bez zranění

verb, American English, informal - to avoid being hit or hurt

 

bite the bullet - zatnout zuby

verb, informal - to decide to do something even if it's unpleasant

 

tat - tetování, kérka

noun, informal - a permanent picture on someone's skin

ink - tetování

noun, informal - one or more permanent pictures on someone's skin

tattooist - tatér

noun - a person whose job is to make tattoos

 

tattooed - vytetovaný, potetovaný

adjective - painted on the skin permanently

tattoo - tetovat, vytetovat

verb - to make a permanent picture on the skin that cannot be removed

 

bagel - bagel (chlebové pečivo)

noun - a ring-shaped bread roll

 

windstorm - větrná smršť

noun - a storm with strong wind, usually without rain

 

sandstorm - písečná bouře

noun - a storm in the desert

 

rainstorm - průtrž mračen, liják, lijavec

noun - very heavy rain

 

up your alley - tvoje parketa, pro tebe jako stvořené

phrase, American English - suitable for someone because of their skills or interests

 

blind alley - slepá ulička (přeneseně), nikam nevedoucí činnost

noun - a path that doesn't lead anywhere, usually metaphorical

alley cat - pouliční kočka, toulavá kočka

noun - a cat that lives on the street