land of cakesSkotsko And I would like to make another quote if I may, he was the one that talked about Scotland being the land of cakes, and brother Scots, where the women made the cakes but he's only addressing the brother Scots. BNC |
lard, vb; lard, n.špikovat, prošpikovat; vepřové sádlo, špek |
larding needlešpikovací jehla |
layer cakedort s krémem, též přeneseně Miss Pinkney's was a chocolate layer cake with cherries, angelica leaves, and pink sugar roses on it. BNC For a party, a layer cake can be iced and decorated to fit the occasion, or according to your political persuasion. BNC In place of the "layer cake" of eight allied army corps lined up along what used to be West Germany's eastern border, there will be maybe half as many. BNC |
lemon rindcitronová kůra |
like a dose of saltv cuku letu |
like a knife through butterjako po másle It went through the metal door like a knife through butter. (Oxford Idioms) |
like shooting fish in a barrelsnadné jako facka What do you mean you can't do it? It'll be like shooting fish in a barrel! (Oxford Idioms) |
like taking candy from a babysnadné jako facka I thought it was going to be difficult to get funding for the project, but in the end it was like taking candy from a baby. (Oxford Idioms) |
Like the cat that got, stole, etc. the creamšťastný jako blecha Ever since she won that prize, she's been like a cat that ate the cream. (Oford Idioms) |
lotus eaterssnílci The people who live in this small rich country are lotus eaters —they think only of amusing themselves and have no interest in the problems of the rest of the world. (Longman) Before doing so, however, it is necessary to look at that sector of the economy which, according to some, harbours the lotus eaters of post-war Britain, namely, services. BNC |
lunch hourhodina na oběd, přestávka na oběd I returned the folders to Mellowes during the lunch hour with a note explaining that union instructions prevented my undertaking the work. BNC Walk for fifteen minutes each lunch hour. BNC The lunch hour is like a time warp--give or take a few price increases. BNC |
luncheon voucherpoukázka na oběd, stravenka I believe the luncheon voucher approach is misguided. BNC The Luncheon Voucher trophy goes to Mrs Cynthia Payne for the card she has sent to, among others, Jean Rook, the First Lady of Fleet Street. BNC The Luncheon Voucher trophy goes to Mrs Cynthia Payne for the card she has sent to, among others, Jean Rook, the First Lady of Fleet Street. BNC |
mace nutmegmuškátový oriešok |
make a meal (out) ofdělat z komára velblouda, zbytečně dlouho mluvit o nějaké nepříliš významné události I know what I’ve done is wrong but there’s no need to make a meal out of it . (Longman) After all, they've had their say years ago and made a meal of it: undeclared top-roping, hold chipping, secret rests, etc. BNC Nobody could deny Mr Gummer this small triumph, but he might make more friends if he didn't always insist on making such a meal of it. BNC |