status quo - současný stav

noun - the situation as it is now, especially in contrast to a different possible situation

 

trade-off - kompromis, záměna

noun - a situation in which you balance two things that are opposed to each other

 

walk out - opustit (partnera ap.)

verb - to leave your partner, husband or wife suddenly and end the relationship with them

short-change - ošidit, špatně vrátit (peníze při placení)

verb - to give someone back less money than the correct amount when they are paying

busk - vystupovat na ulici jako umělec

verb, British English - to play music, sing or entertain people in a public place, usually for money

 

special needs - speciální potřeby (vzdělávací)

noun - the help or care that some people need in order to learn effectively etc.

wifey - ženuška (manželka)

noun, informal - a wife, often used humorously or as an insult or to show great affection

hubby - manžílek

noun, informal - a husband, often used humorously or as an insult or to show great affection

cosmetics - kosmetika

noun - products that people, especially women, put on their face or body to look better

jabber - drmolení, blábolení

noun - speech that's too fast and difficult to understand, especially because the speaker is excited

braces - rovnátka (zubní)

noun - metal wires that are put in the mouth to make the teeth grow straight

 

be on strike - stávkovat, být ve stávce

verb - not to work and protest against something you do not agree with at work

 

cross off - škrtnout (ze seznamu), vyškrtnout (ze seznamu)

verb - to draw a line or two crossing lines over an item on a list

 

neglectfully - nedbale

adverb, formal - in a way that doesn't give enough care or attention to someone or something

 

handler - manipulant, obsluha

noun - a person whose job is to deal with a particular object, such as baggage