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a dab hand n | informal (skilled person) | šikovný příd |
| (hovorově) | šikula m |
| Could you help me roll this pastry? I hear you're a dab hand in the kitchen. |
a dab hand at [sth] n | informal (person skilled at [sth]) | šikovný příd |
| (hovorově) | šikula m |
| My sister's coming to put up some shelves for me. She's a dab hand at DIY. |
at hand expr | (nearby, conveniently close) | po ruce předl + ž |
| I keep a torch at hand because of the frequent electricity cuts. |
at hand expr | figurative (imminent) | nevyhnutelný příd |
| | blížící se příd |
| With Christmas at hand, we are very busy in the shop. |
at the hands of [sb], at the hand of [sb], by the hands of [sb], by the hand of [sb] prep | (because of) (přeneseně) | rukama ž mn |
| (přeneseně) | v rukou předl + ž mn |
| Many women die at the hands of their own families for perceived dishonor. |
at [sb]'s hands, at [sb]'s hand, by [sb]'s hands, by [sb]'s hand prep | (because of) (přeneseně) | rukama ž mn |
| (přeneseně) | v rukou předl + ž mn |
bathroom sink n | (washbasin) | koupelnové umyvadlo příd + s |
| The washer was broken so I washed my clothes in the bathroom sink. |
by hand adv | (manually, not by machine) | ručně přísl |
| | manuálně přísl |
| You can see that these tools were made by hand. |
deckhand, deck hand n | (worker on a ship) | lodník, lodnice m, ž |
| Deckhands get up early each morning to scrub the yacht's five decks. |
firm hand n | figurative (strict manner) | pevná ruka |
| | železná ruka |
| The dictator ruled with a firm hand. |
first-hand, firsthand adj | (account: direct from source) (přeneseně: přímo od zdroje) | z první ruky fráze |
| I have first-hand experience with that computer program. The film's first-hand account of life inside a cult was chilling. |
first-hand, firsthand, first hand, at first hand adv | (directly from source) (přeneseně) | z první ruky fráze |
| | přímo od zdroje fráze |
| He gave me the information first-hand. |
get out of hand v expr | informal (become uncontrolled) | vymknout se kontrole dok + ž |
| The party got out of hand, and a neighbour called the police. |
get the upper hand v expr | figurative (gain advantage) | mít navrch nad ned, fráze |
| The game lasted for hours before one team got the upper hand. |
give [sb] a hand v expr | informal (help [sb]) | pomoci, pomoct dok |
| | podat pomocnou ruku dok, fráze |
| I needed help carrying the wardrobe and the neighbour gave me a hand. |
give [sb] a hand, give a hand to [sb] v expr | informal (applaud) | zatleskat dok |
| Let's give a big hand to our next act. |
go hand in hand v expr | figurative (belong together) (přeneseně) | jít ruku v ruce s ned, fráze |
| For many people, smoking and drinking go hand in hand. |
hand ax (US), hand axe, hand-axe (UK) n | (ax for one hand) | jednoruční sekera příd + ž |
| | sekerka, sekyrka ž zdrob |
hand ax (US), hand axe, hand-axe (UK) n | (archeology: prehistoric stone tool) (prehistorický nástroj) | pěstní klín příd + m |
hand basin, washbasin n | (sink for washing hands) | umyvadlo s |
| There is a washbasin in each room. |
hand in glove, Also US: hand and glove expr | figurative (in partnership) (přeneseně: ve spolupráci) | ruku v ruce fráze |
| The mayor and the contractor were working hand in glove to get the project approved. |
hand in glove, Also US: hand and glove adj | figurative (in partnership) (přeneseně: ve spolupráci) | ruku v ruce fráze |
| The government and the tech giants are hand in glove when it comes to the issue of privacy infringement. |
hand in glove with [sb/sth], also US: hand and glove with [sb/sth] adj + prep | figurative (in partnership) (přeneseně: ve spolupráci s) | ruku v ruce s fráze |
| Organized crime bosses worked hand in glove with the construction industry. |
hand in hand, hand-in-hand adv | (holding hands) | ruku v ruce fráze |
| The girls were best friends and could often be seen walking hand in hand. |
hand in hand, hand-in-hand adj | (holding hands) | ruku v ruce fráze |
| Hand in hand, the protesters stormed the palace. |
hand in hand, hand-in-hand adv | figurative (together) (přeneseně) | ruku v ruce fráze |
| | dohromady přísl |
| Poverty and social unrest usually go hand in hand. |
hand in hand, hand-in-hand adv | figurative (in close collaboration) (přeneseně) | ruku v ruce fráze |
| | spolu, společně přísl |
| The two employees worked hand in hand to see the project through to the end. |
hand job, handjob n | slang (masturbation of the penis) (hovorový výraz) | vyhonit ho dok + záj |
| I can't believe you gave him a hand job in his car! |
| Nemůžu uvěřit, že jsi mu ho vyhonila v autě! |
hand luggage n | (carry-on baggage) | příruční zavazadlo příd + s |
| Most airlines allow only one piece of hand luggage. |
| You cannot carry aerosols or sharp instruments in your hand luggage. |
hand [sth] over to [sb] v expr | (object: give, relinquish to [sb]) | předat, odevzdat dok |
| Jackson claimed that he had intended to hand the gun over to the police the next day. |
hand [sth/sb] over to [sb], hand over [sth/sb] to [sb] v expr | figurative (territory, child: surrender to [sb]) (někomu něco) | postoupit dok |
| (někomu něco) | vydat dok |
| Spain agreed to hand over the territory to Morocco. |
| Španělsko se rozhodlo, že dané území postoupí Mexiku. |
hand over fist adv | figurative, informal (continuously) | jako po drátku |
| This contract is losing us money hand over fist. |
hand sanitizer, also UK: hand sanitiser n | (disinfectant: gel, etc.) (dezinfekce na ruce v malé lahvičce) | dezinfekční gel příd + m |
hand signal n | (indication made by hand) | signál rukou |
| Cyclists should use hand signals when turning or stopping for greater road safety. |
hand-me-down n | (used garment) | oblečení po starším sourozenci |
| Bill became used to wearing his brother's hand-me-downs. |
hand-me-down n | (used item) | obnošené oblečení příd + s |
| | zděděné oblečení příd + s |
| Mandy saved a lot of money on items for her baby thanks to hand-me-downs from her family. |
hand-me-down adj | (second-hand) | obnošené oblečení příd + s |
| (po někom) | oblečení po s + předl |
| Emma was given all her sister's hand-me-down clothes. |
| Emma dostala všechno oblečení po sestře. |
hand-to-hand combat n | (war: fighting at close quarters) | boj muže proti muži |
| The martial arts will train you in hand-to-hand combat. |
handbrake, hand brake n | (vehicle's security brake) | ruční brzda příd + ž |
| Since they were parked on a steep slope, Frank made sure the car's handbrake was on. |
handbrake, hand brake n | (brake operated by hand) | ruční brzda příd + ž |
| The front brake on a motorcycle is a hand brake. |
| Přední brzda na motorce je ruční brzda. |
handheld, hand-held adj | (small, compact) (malý) | ruční příd |
| | do ruky předl + ž |
| Internet content must now be optimized for handheld devices. |
handout, also UK: hand-out n | (information sheet) (informace pro studenty apod.) | poznámky ž mn |
| (k přednášce pro studenty apod.) | podklad m |
| (k přednášce apod.) | doprovodný text příd + m |
| (s informacemi) | leták, prospekt m |
| The handout says you have to register online. The secretary ensured there were enough copies of the handout for everyone who would be attending the meeting. |
handout, also UK: hand-out n | ([sth] given to beggar) (žebrákovi) | dar m |
| | almužna ž |
| The street was lined with homeless people seeking handouts. |
handout, also UK: hand-out n | often plural ([sth] given for free) | překlad není dostupný |
handouts, also UK: hand-outs npl | (benefits, financial aid) (finanční) | podpora ž |
| | příspěvek m |
| Even working people sometimes need handouts to make ends meet. |
handpick [sb/sth], hand-pick [sb/sth]⇒ vtr | (select personally) | osobně vybrat přísl + dok |
| The manager handpicked Charlotte for the position because of her extensive experience. |
handrail n | (support rail: on stairs, etc.) | zábradlí s |
| Nina never touches handrails because she believes they're covered in germs. |
hat in hand adv | figurative (begging) | s prosíkem |
| The budget defecits mean we must go hat in hand to borrow billions from countries like China. |
have a hand in [sth] v expr | informal (be involved) | mít podíl na ned, fráze |
| Wilson scored one goal and had a hand in two others. |
have a hand in doing [sth] v expr | informal (be involved) | mít podíl na ned, fráze |
| Gwyneth had a hand in persuading Celia to change her mind. |
have in hand v expr | figurative (have under control) | mít pod kontrolou ned, fráze |
| We have the matter in hand. |
helping hand n | (assistance) (přeneseně) | pomocná ruka příd + ž |
| | pomoc ž |
| I shall never forget the helping hand you offered me in my time of trouble. |
| Nikdy nezapomenu, že když jsem měl potíže, nabídl jsi mi pomocnou ruku. |
invisible hand n | figurative (unseen guide) (přeneseně: řídicí faktor) | neviditelná ruka příd + ž |
| The lawyer has spent a lifetime fighting against the invisible hand of corruption. |
invisible hand n | figurative (free economy) | neviditelná ruka trhu fráze |
| Adam Smith popularized the idea of the invisible hand. |
iron hand n | (strict control, severity) | železná ruka |
| Mussolini ruled Italy with an iron hand. |
lay a hand on [sb] v expr | informal (hit, harm) (přeneseně) | vztáhnout ruku na dok, fráze |
| | udeřit, praštit dok |
Poznámka: Commonly used in negative sentences. |
| I would never lay a hand on my children; I don't believe in corporal punishment. |
left hand n | (hand on side opposite the right) | levá ruka příd + ž |
| Wedding rings are traditionally worn on the left hand. |
| Though widowed, she still wears her wedding ring on her left hand. |
left hand n | (side opposite [sb]'s right) | levá strana příd + ž |
left-hand n as adj | (relating to the left-hand side) | levostranný příd |
| | levý příd |
| My car is a left-hand drive. |
lend a hand v expr | figurative (help out) (přeneseně) | podat pomocnou ruku dok, fráze |
| If you could lend a hand when I move at the end of the month, I would appreciate it. |
near at hand adj | figurative (close, approaching) (časově) | blízký příd |
| The grapes are ripening; harvest time is near at hand. |
near at hand adj | (very near) (blízko) | po ruce předl + ž |
| He always keeps a pipe and tobacco near at hand. |
offhand, off-hand, offhanded adj | (casual, careless) | řečený bez přemýšlení fráze |
| The offhand remarks should not be taken seriously. |
offhand, off-hand adv | (without preparation) | rovnou přísl |
| | bez přípravy předl + ž |
| | spatra přísl |
| We decided offhand to take a family vacation. |
an old hand n | figurative, informal (experienced person) (neformální) | starý mazák příd + m |
| Listen to your father when it comes to the family business; he's an old hand. |
an old hand at [sth] n | figurative, informal (experienced person) (neformální) | starý mazák příd + m |
| You'll do well to follow his advice; he's an old hand at this business. |
be on hand v expr | (be usefully near) | být po ruce ned, fráze |
on one hand adv | (from one point of view) (zhodnocení situace) | na jedné straně fráze |
| On one hand, the restaurant serves excellent food, but on the other, it's very expensive. |
on the one hand ... on the other hand, on the one hand ... on the other, on one hand ... on the other hand, on one hand ... on the other adv | figurative (comparing points of view) | na jednu stranu...na druhou stranu fráze |
| On the one hand, it would be quicker to fly to Manchester; on the other, it would be more expensive than the train. |
on the other hand adv | (from the opposing point of view) (zhodnocení situace) | na druhou stranu fráze |
out of hand adv | (uncontrolled) | mimo kontrolu předl + ž |
| When the fight got out of hand the barman called the police. |
out of hand adv | (without further thought) | bez rozmyšlení předl + s |
| The boss dismissed my ideas out of hand; he didn't even ask me any questions. |
right hand n | (hand on the right side of the body) | pravá ruka příd + ž |
| | pravice ž |
| I write with my right hand, I'm right handed. |
right hand n | (side opposite [sb]'s left) | pravá strana příd + ž |
right-hand n as adj | (relating to the right-hand side) (týkající se pravé strany) | pravý příd |
right-hand adj | (assistant: very important) (přeneseně: důležitý pomocník) | pravá ruka příd + ž |
right-hand adj | (rope: with strands twisted left to right) (lano) | pravotočivé příd |
right-hand man n | (closest aide, personal advisor) | pravák |
| Julia's my right-hand man when it comes to planning parties. |
second hand n | (clock, watch: counts seconds) (na hodinách) | vteřinová ručička příd + ž |
| The second hand on my watch has stopped moving. |
second hand, secondhand, at second hand adv | (indirectly) | z doslechu předl + m |
| | zprostředkovaně přísl |
| She wasn't there. She heard about it second hand. |
secondhand, also UK: second-hand adj | (previously owned, used) (oblečení apod.) | z druhé ruky fráze |
| Iris loves to shop at secondhand book stores. |
secondhand, also UK: second-hand adj | (indirect) | z druhé ruky fráze |
| | nepřímý příd |
| I only know some secondhand gossip, but I'll give you the gist of what I've heard. |
secondhand, also UK: second-hand adv | (from previous owner) | z druhé ruky fráze |
| Mason's suit looks new, but he bought it secondhand. |
| Masonův oblek vypadá nově, ale koupil ho z druhé ruky. |
secondhand clothes, also UK: second-hand clothes npl | (used clothing) | oblečení z druhé ruky |
| | oblečení ze sekáče |
| I buy second-hand clothes in charity shops; you can get great bargains there. |
upper hand n | figurative (advantage) | výhoda ž |
well in hand adv | figurative (under control) | pod kontrolou |
| I don't need any help: I've got matters well in hand. |
with an iron hand adv | figurative (severely, strictly) | železnou rukou |
| She runs this department with an iron hand. |