clanger - bota, přešlap, trapas, faux pas

noun, British English, informal - an embarrassing mistake, especially one made in public

vole - hraboš, hryzec

noun - a small mouse-like rodent with a rounded body, short tail, and short legs that lives mainly in fields or woodland

 

fend - ubránit se, vypořádat se, bránit se, ubránit se, čelit, postarat se (o sebe)

verb - to protect yourself or deal with a problem, attack, or unwanted situation successfully

terrarium - terárium

noun - a glass container in which plants or small animals are kept and grown in controlled conditions

 

clamp - sevřít, upnout, přiskřípnout, upevnit svorkou, stáhnout, pevně držet

verb - to fasten, hold, or press something tightly in place, often using force or a device

 

behemoth - kolos, obr, gigant, moloch, monstrum

noun, formal - something extremely large, powerful, or overwhelming, especially an organization or machine

 

bland - nudný, fádní, mdlý, nezajímavý, nevýrazný, neslaný nemastný

adjective - lacking interest, excitement, or distinctive qualities

moist - vláčný

adjective - (used to describe food, especially cakes or baked goods) soft, not dry, and has a bit of natural moisture

 

warm up to - oblíbit si, přijít na chuť, začít mít rád, postupně si oblíbit

verb, American English - to begin to feel more positive about someone or something, or to start liking them more

 

warm to - oblíbit si, přijít na chuť, začít mít rád, postupně si oblíbit

verb - to begin to feel more positive about someone or something, or to start liking them more

 

tiptoe around - opatrně našlapovat, vyhýbat se tématu, snažit se vyhnout problému

verb - to avoid dealing with a difficult or sensitive issue directly, usually to prevent conflict or upset

lazy Susan - otočný tác, otočný podnos

noun - a rotating tray, usually placed in the center of a table, that makes it easy for people to reach food or other items

palisade - palisáda, ohrada (kůlová), kůlová ohrada

noun - a kind of defensive wall made by putting logs one next to the other

flywheel - setrvačník

noun, technical - a heavy rotating wheel that stores energy and helps keep a machine running smoothly and steadily

dredge - posypat, poprášit (moukou, cukrem apod.)

verb - to cover food lightly with flour, sugar, or another dry ingredient