whatever it takes - ať to stojí co to stojí, za každou cenu

adverb - at all costs, under any circumstances

 

at any cost - ať to stojí co to stojí, za každou cenu

adverb - no matter what it takes, under any circumstances

 

show-stopper - paráda, trhák, super záležitost

noun, informal - something or someone that is exceptionally impressive, captivating, or attention-grabbing,

stopper - zašpuntovat, zazátkovat, uzavřít (zátkou)

verb - to close a bottle or a container with a stopper or cork

 

shoehorn - nasoukat, vtlačit, vmáčknout

verb, informal - to force something into a tight or limited space

 

cost - cena (přeneseně), co to stojí (přeneseně)

noun - something that has to be given up, suffered, lost etc. in order to get something

mound - hromada, halda, kopec, kopa (hlíny, kamení apod.)

noun - a large pile of something (usually of earth or stones) that looks like a small hill

 

cosy - čajová panenka, termopanenka (pokrývka čajové konvice)

noun - a cover that you put on a teapot to keep it warm

 

cosily - útulně, pohodlně, příjemně

adverb - in a way that is warm and comfortable

brick and mortar - nemovitosti, stavby

noun - buildings, especially when considered as an investment

bricks-and-mortar - kamenný (fyzicky existující, např. obchod)

adjective, British English - referring to traditional physical stores or businesses with a physical presence, as opposed to online or virtual establishments

 

small change - drobáky, drobné, malé drobné, drobné mince

noun - coins of low value

 

break - rozměnit (na drobné)

verb, American English - to exchange a banknote for coins

 

socket - důlek, jamka, lůžko (oka, kloubu, čepu apod.)

noun - a hollow space in the surface of the body or an object into which something fits

outlet - zásuvka (elektřiny)

noun, American English - a thing fastened to the wall where you can plug in electrical appliances