flatterer - lichotník

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

 

ticklish - choulostivý, ožehavý, delikátní, svízelný (problém, téma apod.)

adjective, informal - difficult to handle or address due to its complexity, or potential for causing discomfort or problems

 

slander - pomlouvat, očernit, očerňovat, hanobit, osočit, osočovat

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

Saran Wrap - potravinová fólie

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

 

pinpoint - identifikovat, přesně určit, označit, zjistit (přesně)

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

 

trim - zdobit, ozdobit, lemovat

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

care for - chtít, dát si, přát si

verb, formal - to politely offer or ask whether someone would like to have something, especially food or drink

anaesthetize - podat anestezii, podat narkózu, uspat (před operací)

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

 

tiptoe around - opatrně našlapovat, vyhýbat se tématu, snažit se vyhnout problému

verb - to avoid dealing with a difficult or sensitive issue directly, usually to prevent conflict or upset

 

contend - zápasit, bojovat, potýkat se

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

drawing pin - připínáček, napínáček

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

infest - zamořit, napadnout (škůdci apod.)

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

 

press the right buttons - uhodit na správnou strunu, zařídit se podle situace (k dosažení svého)

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

 

push the right buttons - uhodit na správnou strunu, zařídit se podle situace (k dosažení svého)

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

 

flavour - ochucovadlo, příchuť, přísada

noun - a substance that you can add to something to give it a particular flavour or taste