robotník, robotnícky

1. Unions have accepted automation since there has been a shortage of blue-collar labour and, in any case, large firms guarantee most jobs (for men) until retiring age. BNC

2. The numbers of blue-collar foreigners are estimated to have increased five-fold last year and Justice Ministry officials say, privately, that there are close to half a million "illegals" in a nation of 120 million people. BNC

3. The largest section of blue-collar workers, those on grade three, are presently paid £215.31 basic plus an attendance supplement of £8.49. BNC

bogus (faked) - padělaný, nekrytý podvod

He gave us a bogus check, we have been deceived!

vzkvétat

This year business is booming, so we can increase our investments.

unudiť k smrti

1. Now, and while anxious not to bore the pants off either of my faithful readers, I feel bound to return to and to expand upon the theme as a result of what I consider to be a truly appalling piece of recent news. BNC

2. That movie will bore the pants off you. It lasts for five hours and
nothing happens - people talk about love and death and flowers. That's it! Google

3. I hate sunbathing It bores the pants off me. CIDoI

branch - odvětví

There are many other branches under the heading of the term industry.

porušení

breach of a contract, law...

krýt režijní náklady

The company didn't make money nor lose money during the last month. They just broke even.

zarábať na živobytie

1.  I felt a responsibility to take care of my child . That was the motivation to bring home the bacon. WASPS

2. You don't have to be high tech, even in a high tech industry, to bring home the bacon. BNC

3. Get up a bit earlier and try a bit harder To bring home the bacon for the larder. WASPS

z niekoho dostať to najlepšie

1. Giles had a remarkable ability to bring out the best in his students and juniors, and by conveying his faith in them he gave them faith in themselves. BNC

2. This approach places a great burden on parents, since it requires tolerance and endless patience; but it can bring out the best in the child. BNC

3. Crises are supposed to bring out the best in people. BNC

zabaviť obecenstvo

1. Plant says the act'll bring the house down. BNC

2. McCoist, meanwhile, will attempt to reach the milestone of his 50th goal of the season with a plea to the Rangers fans to bring the house down. BNC

3. The clown sang a duet with the talking horse, which brought the house down every night. CIDoI

rozpočet

We need to increase our budget for the new product.

ponocovať

1. She`d been burning the candle at both ends studying for her exams and made herself ill. CIDoI

2. But as you are determined to live it up and have a good time, you must watch your health and try not to burn the candle at both ends. BNC

3. So get back to work, stream down those torch beams, work overtime, burn the candle at both ends, slog on when I'm asleep, and remember, I'm supporting you. BNC