sharp-witted - pohotový, bystrý, chápavý

adjective - able to reply quickly, often in a funny way

 

slow-witted - hloupý, nechápavý, přihlouplý

adjective - not easily understanding or grasping things

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

pewter - modrošedý, cínově šedý (barva)

adjective - blue-grey in colour

pewter - cínová slitina, cín

noun - a bluish grey metal made by mixing tin and lead, used especially in the past for making dishes, mugs, and ornaments due to its durability and easy shaping

 

novice - nováček, začátečník

noun - a person new to and inexperienced in a particular activity, field, or skill

 

scramble - míchat a smažit (vejce), dělat míchaná vejce

verb - to cook (eggs) by beating and stirring them in a pan while heating, resulting in a soft, curd-like texture

scrambled eggs - míchaná vejce, míchaná vajíčka

noun - eggs that are beaten together and then cooked in a pan while being stirred or folded until they form soft, curd-like pieces

 

vignette - viněta, kresba, ornament (např. na začátku kapitoly)

noun, formal - a decorative element or design, often without a clearly defined border, used to enhance the aesthetic of a page, especially in books

 

vignette - výjev, scéna, záběr, obraz

noun, formal - a short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene in a play or movie that focuses on one moment, providing insight into a character, mood, or theme without a complete storyline

 

interdental brush - mezizubní kartáček, interdentální kartáček

noun, technical - a small brush designed for cleaning the spaces between teeth where a regular toothbrush cannot reach

interdental - mezizubní, interdentální

adjective, technical - situated or occurring between the teeth