skimp - šetřit, škudlit

verb - to try to spend less money, time, or material on something that you really need

cane - tyčka, opěrná tyčka (k rostlinám)

noun - a thin stick that you use to support some plants to protect them from breaking

 

rely on - záviset, spoléhat se

verb - to need or depend on someone or something in order to work or live well

 

exert - vyvinout, využít (moc, tlak, ap.)

verb - to use power, influence or pressure in a determined way to affect someone or something

plastic wrap - potravinová fólie

noun, American English - a very thin plastic sheet used to wrap food in order to keep it fresh

 

vacate - vyklidit, opustit

verb, formal - to leave a seat, room, building, etc. usually to make it available for other people

 

run past - probrat, zkonzultovat (něco s někým)

verb, informal - to discuss an idea with someone in order to see what they think about it

run by - probrat, zkonzultovat (něco s někým)

verb, informal - to discuss an idea with someone in order to see what they think about it

 

eat humble pie - sypat si popel na hlavu, přiznat chybu

verb - to admit that you have been wrong, to admit that you have made a mistake

stitch - šít, našít, přišít

verb - to sew two pieces of cloth together, or to decorate or repair something by sewing

set up - nastavit, zapojit, nainstalovat

verb - to make something ready to use, such as a device or a piece of machinery

think better of - rozmyslet se, upustit od, změnit názor

verb - to decide not to do something because you realized it is not a good idea

 

inflame - rozdmýchat, roznítit, rozvášnit, rozohnit

verb - to cause strong feelings such as anger or excitement, or to make them much stronger

 

qualify - kvalifikovat, uzpůsobit

verb - get the necessary training, abilities, knowledge etc. to be able or allowed to do something

 

embezzle - zpronevěřit

verb - to steal (or using wrongly) someone else's money or property that was entrusted to you