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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

 

infomercial - dlouhá televizní reklama, teleshopping, propagační film

noun, American English - an advertisement on television that is very long, gives a lot of details on a subject and seems like a normal programme

 

infotainment - populárně vzdělávací pořady, populárně vědecký pořady

noun - programmes on TV or radio that combine informative or educational elements with entertainment

 

gaffe - společenská chyba, trapná chyba, faux pas

noun - an embarrassing mistake that you make in public or a social situation

 

demeaning - nedůstojný, ponižující

adjective - lowering the dignity and self-worth of a person, causing them to feel inferior or disrespected

 

sleep mask - oční maska (na zakrytí očí např. při spánku)

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

 

eye mask - oční maska (na zakrytí očí např. při spánku)

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

 

blindfold - zavázat oči (páskou apod.)

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

 

moaner - reptal, remcal

noun, British English, informal - someone who complains a lot in an annoying way

 

hauler - dopravce, autodopravce, silniční dopravce

noun, American English - a company that transports goods in trucks or trains

 

haulier - dopravce, autodopravce, silniční dopravce

noun, British English - a company that transports goods in trucks or trains

 

Pritt Stick - lepicí tyčinka, lepidlo

noun - (trademark) a tube-shaped tool that helps spread a substance that is used to stick two pieces of something together (e.g. paper)

 

first resort - první možnost, první krok

noun - the first course of action that should be taken to solve a problem