MACMILLAN ENGLISH DICTIONARY
MOST POPULAR NEW WORDS OF 2004
extreme ironing
an extreme sport which involves taking a battery powered iron and an ironing board to a remote or
dangerous location and ironing some items of clothing. ‘The same competitive instincts which used to
drive men in
this age group
to outdrink
and outsmoke
their peers are now leading them to out-iron them. The most extreme case are the devotees of a
movement called Extreme Ironing, whose members specialise in pursuing their curious hobby in
extraordinary places: on a surfboard, or half way up a mountain, for instance.’
fat tax
a tax on foods which are considered to be unhealthy, especially fatty or sweet foods which can lead to
obesity or other health problems.
marriage lite
a relationship or civil status which is similar to marriage but does not have the same legal implications.
‘Civil unions would become a sort of “marriage lite”. You could enter into them and take advantage of the legal benefits, but then leave them whenever you wanted. No messy divorces. No marital property laws. No alimony payments. No child support. All the benefits of marriage without any of the hassle.’
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ZDE JE PÁR TIPŮ NA NÁVŠTĚVU NETRADIČNÍCH MÍST - POHYBUJETE SE VE SVĚTĚ FINANCÍ ?
POTŘEBUJETE SE V PRÁCI DOMLUVIT SE ANGLICKY? - TIPY NA LÉTO S DOBROU KNIHOU
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MOST POPULAR NEW WORDS OF 2004 - RAMMSTEIN LYRICS
