preppy - student soukromé školy, student z vyšší společenské třídy

noun - a person, especially a student or young adult, who dresses in or is associated with the traditional, conservative style linked to private preparatory schools and elite universities

preppy - snobský, uhlazený, z vyšší společnosti, konzervativně elegantní, z privilegovaného prostředí (o studentech)

adjective - relating to, or typical of the conservative, upper-middle-class style traditionally associated with students of private preparatory schools and elite universities, especially in clothing, manners, and tastes

 

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

lazy Susan - otočný tác, otočný podnos

noun - a rotating tray, usually placed in the center of a table, that makes it easy for people to reach food or other items

 

double Dutch - naprostý nesmysl, totální blábol (něco, co nedává žádný smysl)

noun - speech or writing that is impossible to understand; complete nonsense

stick shift - řadící páka

noun, American English - a stick in a car that is used to change gears

gearstick - řadící páka

noun, British English - a stick in a car that is used to change gears

fog light - mlhové světlo, mlhovka

noun - a special car light used in foggy weather to help drivers see better and be seen better

 

windshield washer fluid - tekutina do ostřikovačů, směs do ostřikovačů

noun, American English - a liquid solution used to clean the windscreen of a vehicle, typically mixed with water and sprayed onto the windscreen

screen wash - tekutina do ostřikovačů, směs do ostřikovačů

noun, British English - a liquid solution used to clean the windscreen of a vehicle, typically mixed with water and sprayed onto the windscreen

warning triangle - výstražný trojúhelník

noun - a portable device placed on the road to alert other drivers of a hazard or emergency situation

jumper cable - startovací kabel

noun, American English - one of the two cables used to connect the battery of one vehicle to the dead battery of another vehicle

 

jump lead - startovací kabel

noun, British English - one of the two cables used to connect the battery of one vehicle to the dead battery of another vehicle

hubcap - poklice (kola u auta), kryt kola (u auta)

noun - a decorative cover that fits over the center of a wheel

gearbox - převodovka

noun - a mechanical device in a vehicle that transmits power from the engine to the wheels