pinpoint - identifikovat, přesně určit, označit, zjistit (přesně)
BrE
/'pɪnpɔɪnt/
AmE
/'pɪnpɔɪnt/

verb - to locate or identify something with precision; to find the exact position or details of something

 
slander - pomlouvat, očernit, očerňovat, hanobit, osočit, osočovat
BrE
/'slɑ:ndə/
AmE
/'slændər/

verb - to make a false and damaging statement about someone, with the intent to harm their reputation

Saran Wrap
Saran Wrap - potravinová fólie
BrE
/sə'ræn ræp/
AmE
/sə'ræn ræp/

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

 
idiot-proof - velmi jednoduchý, snadný k pochopení, blbuvzdorný
BrE
/'ɪdɪətˌpru:f/
AmE
/'ɪdɪətˌpru:f/

adjective, informal - designed to be so simple or easy to use that it cannot be misused or misunderstood

 
trim - zdobit, ozdobit, lemovat
BrE
/'trɪm/
AmE
/'trɪm/

verb - to add decorative details or finishing touches to enhance the appearance of an object or space

wring out
wring out - ždímat, vyždímat
BrE
/ˌrɪŋ'aʊt/
AmE
/ˌrɪŋ'aʊt/

verb - to twist a wet piece of cloth or clothing in order to remove water from it

 
flatterer - lichotník
BrE
/'flætərə/
AmE
/'flætərər/

noun - someone who says nice things to make others feel good or to get something they want

drawing pin
drawing pin - připínáček, napínáček
BrE
/'drɔ:ɪŋpɪn/
AmE
/'drɔ:ɪŋpɪn/

noun - a small pointy object you use to attach papers and pictures to a board or wall

 
plant - podstrčit, nastrčit, narafičit
BrE
/'plɑ:nt/
AmE
/'plænt/

verb - to secretly put something where it will be found later, often to make someone look guilty

anaesthetize
anaesthetize - podat anestezii, podat narkózu, uspat (před operací)
BrE
/ə'ni:sθətaɪz/
AmE
/ə'nesθətaɪz/

verb - to make someone unable to feel pain, usually by giving them drugs before a medical operation

 
contend - zápasit, bojovat, potýkat se
BrE
/kən'tend/
AmE
/kən'tend/

verb - to struggle or compete against someone or something difficult, often in order to win or survive

infest
infest - zamořit, napadnout (škůdci apod.)
BrE
/ɪn'fest/
AmE
/ɪn'fest/

verb - (especially of insects or pests) to come to a place in large numbers, often causing damage

bracket
bracket - konzola, držák (např. na polici na zeď), konzole
BrE
/'brækɪt/
AmE
/'brækɪt/

noun - an object that is used to attach a shelf (or other object) to the wall etc.

 
put your finger on - určit, poznat, definovat, kápnout na (problém, rozdíl)
BrE
/ˌpʊt jə 'fɪŋgə ɒn/
AmE
/ˌpʊt jər 'fɪŋgər ɑ:n/

verb, informal - to know or be able to find out what is unusual or different about a situation

 
press the right buttons - uhodit na správnou strunu, zařídit se podle situace (k dosažení svého)
BrE
/ˌpres ðəraɪt'bʌtnz/
AmE
/ˌpres ðəraɪt'bʌtnz/

verb, British English, informal - to do exactly what is needed to get what you want, often in a clever way