blunt - ztupit (ostří apod.)
BrE
/'blʌnt/
AmE
/'blʌnt/

verb - to make something less sharp

 
scurvy - kurděje (nemoc)
BrE
/'skɜ:vi/
AmE
/'skɜ:rvi/

noun - an illness cause by not having enough vitamin C

snake plant
snake plant - tchýnin jazyk, sanseviera, tenura (rostlina)
BrE
/'ˌsneɪkˌplɑ:nt/
AmE
/'ˌsneɪkˌplænt/

noun - a houseplant with showy sword-shaped leaves

sansevieria
sansevieria - tchýnin jazyk, sanseviera, tenura (rostlina)
BrE
/ˌsænsə'vɪərɪə/
AmE
/ˌsænsə'vɪrɪə/

noun - a houseplant with showy sword-shaped leaves

common-sense
common-sense - rozumný, smysluplný (založený na zdravém rozumu)
BrE
/ˌkɒmən'sens/
AmE
/ˌkɑ:mən'sens/

adjective - demonstrating practical reasoning or judgment based on ordinary experience and understanding

 
search me - nemám tušení, vůbec netuším, nemám páru, nemám potuchy
BrE
/ˌsɜ:tʃ'mi:/
AmE
/ˌsɜ:rtʃ'mi:/

phrase, informal - a phrase that we say when we don't have the slightest idea

sleep mask
sleep mask - oční maska (na zakrytí očí např. při spánku)
BrE
/'sli:pˌmɑ:sk/
AmE
/'sli:pˌmæsk/

noun - a covering that you put on your eyes to prevent light reaching them, usually in order to sleep better

eye mask
eye mask - oční maska (na zakrytí očí např. při spánku)
BrE
/'aɪˌmɑ:sk/
AmE
/'aɪˌmæsk/

noun - a covering that you put on your eyes to prevent light reaching them, usually in order to sleep better

blindfold
blindfold - zavázat oči (páskou apod.)
BrE
/'blaɪndfəʊld/
AmE
/'blaɪndfoʊld/

verb - to cover someone's eyes with a piece of cloth

Londoner
Londoner - Londýňan, Londýňanka
BrE
/'lʌndənə/
AmE
/'lʌndənər/

noun - a person who lives in ỏ comes from London

 
endear - získat náklonnost, získat oblibu, získat přízeň
BrE
/ɪn'dɪə/
AmE
/ɪn'dɪr/

verb - to cause to be loved or regarded with affection; to make dear, cherished, or beloved

 
endearment - projev náklonnosti, něžné chování, něžnost, laskavost
BrE
/ɪn'dɪəmənt/
AmE
/ɪn'dɪrmənt/

noun - an expression of affection; a word or act that shows love or fondness

 
endearing - rozkošný, roztomilý
BrE
/ɪn'dɪərɪŋ/
AmE
/ɪn'dɪrɪŋ/

adjective - inspiring affection or warm feelings; making someone feel fond or attached

 
fill in - zastoupit (někoho), zaskočit (za někoho)
BrE
/ˌfɪl'ɪn/
AmE
/ˌfɪl'ɪn/

verb - to do someone's job for a short time when they are not available

 
tooth fairy - zoubková víla, víla Zuběnka
BrE
/'tu:θˌfeəri/
AmE
/'tu:θˌfeəri/

noun - an imaginary creature that children believe takes their lost teeth from under their pillows and leaves a small gift or money in exchange