in favour of - pro (co), ve prospěch (čeho)

preposition - in support of someone or something, for the reason of something

pick up - vyzvednout, (za)stavit se pro (např. zásilku)

verb - to collect someone or something so you can take them somewhere

 

win favour with - získat (si) přízeň, získat (si) oblibu (koho)

verb - to make others admire you

 

find favour with - získat (si) přízeň, získat (si) oblibu (koho)

verb - to make someone like you

 

subconsciousness - podvědomí

noun - the part of your mind that influences you even though you are not aware of it

 

or something - nebo tak, nebo tak něco, nebo něco takového

phrase, informal - used to indicate that you are referring to something really similar

 

take a fancy to - oblíbit si (co), najít zalíbení v (čem)

verb, British English - to start liking something

goblet - pohár, číše

noun - a large cup on a stem made of glass or metal; red wine is usually served in it

 

aged - starý, prastarý

adjective, dated - very old

 

cursed - protivný, otravný

adjective, dated - annoying, irritation, unpleasant

 

lounge lizard - kavárenský povaleč, vymetač večírků

noun, dated - a person who spends a lot of time in nightclubs, pubs, etc. where rich people gather

 

account - záznam, evidence

noun - a written record of money that you own and of money that has been paid by it

 

snowstorm - sněhová bouře, sněhová vánice

noun - a winter storm with a lot of falling snow

 

heavy - hustý, silný, intenzivní (např. doprava)

adjective - greater, larger, stronger, more serious etc. than usual

 

cup of tea - šálek kávy, gusto

noun, informal - something somebody likes, enjoys etc.