brush up - oprášit, osvěžit, oživit si (např. dovednost)

verb - to practice or improve your knowledge of something that you partly forgot

minute - dělat zápis

verb - to write down what is said at a meeting

 

hint - naznačit, udělat narážku

verb - to suggest something in an indirect way

 

gown - lékařský plášť, chirurgický plášť, operační plášť

noun - a long piece of clothing worn by doctors, surgeons or patients over other clothes to protect them

gown - dlouhé šaty, společenské šaty, večerní šaty

noun - a long dress worn on formal occasions

fluffy - načechraný, nadýchaný

adjective - soft to touch, sometimes containing air

 

a far cry - na hony vzdálený, něco zcela jiného, nebe a dudy

noun - completely different

 

contrive - sestrojit (důmyslně)

verb - to create or construct something in a clever way

contraption - udělátko, vychytávka

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

 

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