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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

 

trivet - podložka pod hrnec

noun - a stand that you can put a hot pot or a hot pan on to protect the surface underneath, it comes in many shapes and forms

 

put out - vypnout, zhasnout (světlo)

verb - to make a light stop working using a switch or button

 

improperly - nevhodně, nesprávně

adverb - connected with something that is not right or suitable for a particular situation

 

mound - hromada, halda, kopec, kopa (hlíny, kamení apod.)

noun - a large pile of something (usually of earth or stones) that looks like a small hill

 

cosy - čajová panenka, termopanenka (pokrývka čajové konvice)

noun - a cover that you put on a teapot to keep it warm

 

cosily - útulně, pohodlně, příjemně

adverb - in a way that is warm and comfortable

 

brick and mortar - nemovitosti, stavby

noun - buildings, especially when considered as an investment

 

bricks-and-mortar - kamenný (fyzicky existující, např. obchod)

adjective, British English - referring to traditional physical stores or businesses with a physical presence, as opposed to online or virtual establishments

 

motor pool - vozový park

noun - all the cars owned by a company

 

carpool lane - jízdní pruh pro vozidla s více cestujícími

noun - a lane on a highway etc. for vehicles with more than one passengers

 

mortgage - zatížit hypotékou, zastavit (např. dům)

verb - to give a legal right to someone, often a bank, to own your property if you don't repay the money you borrowed from them