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take aback - překvapit, šokovat, udivit (často negativně)
BrE
/ˌteɪk ə'bæk/
AmE
/ˌteɪk ə'bæk/

verb - (usually passive) to surprise somebody in a negative way or to shock somebody

 
Scotch egg - skotské vejce, pštrosí vejce (pokrm)
BrE
/ˌskɒtʃ'eg/
AmE
/ˌskɑ:tʃ'eg/

noun - a hard-boiled or soft-boiled egg that is encased in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and then deep-fried or baked, usually eaten cold

 
bubble gum - žvýkačka (která dělá velké bubliny)
BrE
/'bʌblˌgʌm/
AmE
/'bʌblˌgʌm/

noun - a type of chewing gum designed specifically for blowing large bubbles

 
bargain hunter - lovec slev
BrE
/'bɑ:gɪnˌhʌntə/
AmE
/'bɑ:rgɪnˌhʌntər/

noun - a person who looks for and buys things at a reduced price, or someone who searches for the best deals

 
bargain - dohoda, ujednání
BrE
/'bɑ:gɪn/ Přehrát
AmE
/'bɑ:rgɪn/ Přehrát

noun - an agreement between two people or groups of people to do something for each other

 
shoe - podkova, koňská podkova
BrE
/'ʃu:/ Přehrát
AmE
/'ʃu:/ Přehrát

noun - a piece of metal that is fastened to a hoof of a horse, it looks like the letter 'U'

 
shoe - okovat (koně)
BrE
/'ʃu:/ Přehrát
AmE
/'ʃu:/ Přehrát

verb - to put a horseshoe on a horse

 
gummy - lepivý, lepkavý, ulepený
BrE
/'gʌmi/
AmE
/'gʌmi/

adjective - sticky

 
Gummy Bear - gumový medvídek (cukrovinka)
BrE
/'gʌmiˌbeə/
AmE
/'gʌmiˌber/

noun - (trademark) a small, chewy, fruit-flavored candy in the shape of a bear, typically made from gelatin, sugar, and various flavourings and colourings

 
pewter - modrošedý, cínově šedý (barva)
BrE
/'pju:tə/
AmE
/'pju:tər/

adjective - blue-grey in colour

 
pewter - cínová slitina, cín
BrE
/'pju:tə/
AmE
/'pju:tər/

noun - a bluish grey metal made by mixing tin and lead, used especially in the past for making dishes, mugs, and ornaments due to its durability and easy shaping

 
novice - nováček, začátečník
BrE
/'nɒvɪs/
AmE
/'nɑ:vɪs/

noun - a person new to and inexperienced in a particular activity, field, or skill

 
slick - uhladit, uhladit si, ulízat, ulízat si (vlasy)
BrE
/'slɪk/
AmE
/'slɪk/

verb - to apply something to hair to make it shiny or smooth

 
slick - ropná skvrna, olejová skvrna
BrE
/'slɪk/
AmE
/'slɪk/

noun - a thin, often shiny layer of a slippery substance, like oil or grease

 
slick - dokonalý, propracovaný, vybroušený, vyladěný
BrE
/'slɪk/
AmE
/'slɪk/

adjective - efficient or well-executed, often in a stylish way