storm drain - dešťová kanalizace, dešťová stoka

noun - a system of pipes or channels designed to carry rainwater from streets, sidewalks, and other surfaces into a drainage system or natural water bodies

 

tomb raider - vykradač hrobek

noun - someone who explores and often loots ancient tombs for treasures or artefacts

yeah, right - to zrovna, to určitě

interjection, informal - a phrase we use as an exclamation to say that we think something is not possible, something will never happen

lumbago - bederní ústřel, bolest v kříži, houser

noun, technical - pain in the lower back, often caused by muscle strain, injury, or other conditions affecting the spine

 

flak - protiletadlová palba

noun, technical - explosive shells fired from anti-aircraft guns, aimed at shooting down planes

 

flak - ostrá kritika

noun - severe criticism or disapproval

delve - zalovit, hledat, hrabat se (např. v tašce)

verb - to search for something, usually inside a bag, a container etc.

delve - hlouběji se zabývat, zabývat se, ponořit se

verb - to investigate or research deeply and thoroughly.

 

nest egg - finanční rezerva, peníze na horší časy

noun, informal - an amount of money that you have saved to use in the future

gauntlet - rytířská rukavice

noun - a metal glove worn by soldiers in the past

gauntlet - ochranná rukavice

noun - a long sturdy glove protecting the hand used for example in a factory or while driving

flogging - bičování, mrskání, výprask

noun - a punishment in which somebody is hit with a whip or stick many times

flog - mrskat, zmrskat, bičovat, zbičovat

verb - to punish a person or animal by hitting them with a whip or stick many times

wastebasket - odpadkový koš (na papír apod.)

noun, American English - a container for waste paper, etc.

litter basket - odpadkový koš (na veřejném místě)

noun - a waste bin placed in a public place, e.g. a park, street etc.