dungarees - lacláče, montérky

noun - trousers with a part that covers your chest and straps over your shoulders, often worn for work or fashion

tweed - tvíd, tvídová látka

noun - a rough, thick woollen fabric, often woven with a mix of coloured threads, traditionally used for jackets and suits

 

expressway - dálnice, rychlostní silnice, víceproudá silnice

noun, American English - a high-speed road designed for fast traffic, typically with limited access points and separate lanes for opposing directions

 

bereft - zbavený (něčeho), ochuzený, připravený (o něco)

adjective, formal - feeling very sad and lonely because something important has been taken away, or lacking something you need or expect

corset - korzet (dámský)

noun - a piece of tight-fitting underwear that covers the trunk and was worn by women especially in the past

 

parody - parodie (díla apod.)

noun - a piece of writing, singing, acting etc that copies an original piece in order to be amusing and funny

braid - zaplést, uplést (cop), splést (do copu)

verb, American English - to make a length of rope or hair by twisting three or more pieces over and under one another

garnet - granát (kámen, drahokam)

noun - a gemstone from a group of silicate minerals, typically deep red, valued for its beauty and durability in jewellery

tune up - seřídit, vyladit, vylepšit (stroj apod.)

verb - to make small adjustments to an engine or other mechanical device to ensure it is working properly and efficiently

 

curtain call - děkovačka (po představení)

noun - the time when the actors of a play come to the front of the stage and the audience applaud

retiree - důchodce, penzista

noun, American English - a person who has reached a certain age, does not work anymore and gets money regularly from the government

 

pop - pop, popová hudba

noun, American English - a style of popular music with a strong rhythm and simple melodies, made to appeal to a wide audience

censor - cenzor, kontrolor obsahu

noun - a person who examines books, movies, letters, etc., and removes or suppresses parts considered offensive, immoral, or politically unacceptable

 

wean - přestat kojit, odstavit (od kojení), odvykat (se kojit)

verb - to gradually stop feeding a baby or young animal with its mother's milk and start giving it other food

 

turn the other cheek - nastavit druhou tvář, nereagovat agresivně, nereagovat na násilí násilím

verb - to stay calm and avoid reacting in an aggressive way after someone has attacked you or made you angry