truck driver - řidič nákladního auta, řidič kamionu

noun, American English - a person whose job is to drive a truck

bus driver - řidič autobusu

noun - a person whose job is to drive a bus

 

double - sloužit také (navíc), suplovat, plnit funkci (navíc)

verb - to have another function apart from the main one

 

dumbstruck - oněmělý (např. z šoku)

adjective - unable to speak because you are surprised, shocked etc.

 

shoestring - tkanička do bot, tkanička (do bot)

noun, American English - a long string that is used to fasten shoes

 

chorus - sborová píseň, sborová skladba

noun - a song written to be performed by a choir

 

toxic - toxický, jedovatý

adjective - containing harmful substances or posing a danger to health

show off - pochlubit se, chlubit se (něčím, někým), předvádět (něco, někoho)

verb - to show something or someone you are proud of

 

grease sb's palm - podmáznout, podplatit

verb, informal - to give someone money so they so something dishonest

 

have sb in the palm of your hand - mít někoho v hrsti (ovládat někoho)

verb - to have complete control or strong influence over somebody

 

stub - narazit si, ukopnout si, nakopnout si (palec, prst u nohy)

verb - to hit your toe against something hard ba accident

 

ooze - vyzařovat, překypovat, čišet

verb - to show a particular quality or character very strongly

upholstery - čalounění, polstrování

noun - material that is used to cover armchairs or sofas

nightstand - noční stolek

noun, American English - a small kind of table next to the bed

 

beset - trápit, sužovat

verb, formal - to affect someone or something in an unpleasant way