Idiomy angielskie

I have to learn this poem by heart. How can I memorize so many verses in three days?

By all means come and see me when you've made up your mind.

We must settle this issue once and for all and move on to the next stage of the project.

The coffee machine is out of order again. When will it be repaired?

I'll explain this again for the sake of those who missed the first lesson.

We can take a shortcut through the park to save time.

I thought Jed was serious when he told me he'd bought a Rolls Royce, but he was only pulling my leg. He bought a Ford.

Stop beating about the bush and tell me straight! What's the problem?

The new mp3 players are selling like hot cakes and we'll soon have to order some more.

I'm thinking about taking a gap year before I go to university, and spending the break working abroad.

The boss is in a really bad mood. He must have got up on the wrong side of the bed.

I pretend that everything is okay, but I'm whistling in the dark. I know I have a lot of problems needing to be dealt with urgently.

You'd have to be a cold fish not to cry at the end of the film I saw yesterday.

The money we've received from the local council is a drop in the ocean. We have to find a great deal more funding.

I hear that Mark has finally popped the question and will marry Jane next year.

I was so nervous about asking Jean for a date that I chickened out and started talking about furniture design instead.

I've never seen Helen so happy. She's been on cloud nine since she met Michael.

Trevor can be quite impatient and occasionally rude, but he's a good guy at heart.

You're simply suggesting figures at random. I need to know exactly how much and why!

Please try to organise days off in advance and not ask for permission at such short notice.

I need to have all my tools at my fingertips. I hate losing time by looking for things in other places.

We hate changing our plans at the eleventh hour, just before we set off on a trip.

She can sit with her friend for hours doing nothing but shooting the breeze!

You'll have to use this office for the time being, until we've prepared a bigger one for you.

I couldn't finish this work in a month of Sundays. It's too much for one person and I'll need help.

Most of his jokes were in bad taste. Several members of the audience walked out in disgust.

It's a tough decision. I'm in two minds about buying a house because our flat is really nice.

My favourite radio programme is on the air right now, so please call later.

That radio programme you recommended was halfway through when it suddenly went off the air. How did it end?

I've checked in the warehouse, but that kettle is out of stock. Would you like me to order it?

I'm sorry to throw you in at the deep end without any training, but I'm sure you'll be able to do it.

The city centre is worlds apart from the quiet village I used to live in.

This problem is the tip of the iceberg. There is worse to come in the near future.

I'll buy new bikes for the kids, come what may. Nothing will stop me getting them.

First and foremost, we need better sleeping bags when camping in October. The tent is good enough.

I know it's hard to come to terms with a death in the family, but you have to accept it and move on.

Boxing Day is so called because visiting Christmas guests packed their presents on this day before returning home after the festivities.

I'm getting too old to paint the town red these days, but I did go out on wild nights of drinking and dancing in my twenties.

His arrogant attitude really puts my back up. I can't stand the way he treats us.

David told the boss exactly what he thought of him. He isn't afraid to call a spade a spade.

We've not much money coming in, so we'd better put the brakes on dining out and eat at home instead.

The room fell silent as we waited for the results with bated breath.

I've been eating fast food all week and I really need a square meal like granny used to cook.

Some give-and-take will be needed if we are to agree on a way forward.

My trainer put me through hell to get me ready for the race. It was hard, but worth it.

I don't like it when someone asks me to give them five. I prefer an old-fashioned handshake or a pat on the back.

Your reasoning simply doesn't hold water. You're completely wrong on every point.

He offered me hush money to keep quiet, but I refused it and reported the matter to the police.

I'm going to win the race and make all my critics eat their words.

I forgot to lock the bathroom door and my mum saw me in my birthday suit as I was getting out of the bath.

I was extremely surprised when the boss asked me to take the floor and talk about the new factory. The conference room was full of experts.

Mick is the spitting image of one of our teachers. He even wears similar clothes.

I've been up since the crack of dawn. The birds were still asleep when I got out of bed.

We won't get lost. I've been here many times and know the area like the back of my hand.

Everyone else got drunk but I left the party as sober as a judge.

I'm sticking my neck out in supporting you. I hope you appreciate the risks I'm taking on your behalf.

Jeff tends to fly off the handle if you criticize his work. He usually shouts and throws things around the room.

I understand. There's no need to labour the point for another five minutes.

This guy is said to be a big noise in drug trafficking. The police have been after him for a long time.

You'll have to burn rubber if you want to catch that train, but be careful of the traffic police. They hand out big fines to speeding motorists.

Nobody gives a toss what you think. You lost our respect months ago.

We quickly spent all the money we won at the casino. Never mind! Easy come, easy go!

Keep your fingers crossed for me! I'll need all the luck I can get.

He's the best person for the job, without a shadow of a doubt. Selecting another would be a serious mistake.

Colin's getting the promotion was a foregone conclusion. He's the president's son, so we knew how it would go.

It will save all of us time if you get straight to the point. We don't need every little detail.

They all seem nice, but any one of them would stab you in the back to get what they want. You shouldn't trust them.

The exam was dead easy! I thought it was going to be hard.

I had no experience in this field, so I knew the solution would be a tough nut to crack.

The quality of the paintwork is not up to scratch. The customers expect better than this.

It's great to see you back on your feet after your long illness. I see you're already busy in the garden.

Our house is in the middle of nowhere with no neighbours for miles around. We like peace and quiet.

The restaurant does well even though it's off the beaten track. We've got lost a few times trying to get there.

That new guy is always picking my brains. Doesn't he have any ideas of his own?

I haven't spoken French for years, so it's still a bit rusty. I hope to remember more as the days go by.

This might be difficult at first, but you'll quickly get the hang of it and be able to operate the machine by yourself.

Her name was on the tip of my tongue all through the meeting, but I remembered after she'd left.

How could such an important date have slipped your mind? You should remember your anniversary.

I didn't mean to offend her but my slip of the tongue reminded her of the hard time she's having.

I've shot myself in the foot by demanding a pay rise. I'll probably lose my job.

Try not to rock the boat regarding this issue. Just agree with the boss and wait to see how things develop.

I think you've missed the point. This is about loyalty and not about money.

I'll pay for the meal! I've been loaded since I sold my flat and still have plenty in the bank.

I don't need a backseat driver. I can navigate these roundabouts without your help.

Jed has always been a slowcoach. He'll take twice as long as someone else to finish a job.

This novel was so thrilling that I read it from cover to cover in one evening.

Seeing this film is a must! Everyone says they're glad they watched it.

He doesn't care just how much his cutting remarks upset his victims. They're often simply vicious.

We need to get to the root of the problem. We know the results, but how does the problem start?

Mike is a man of few words. He only speaks when he feels he must.

I can't give up now. I have to keep my nose to the grindstone and get this finished. Then I'll be able to relax.

My hands are tied on this matter. I can't say anything about it until after the minister speaks later today.

Maria has a sharp tongue at times and many are surprised at how bluntly she can express an opinion.

Don't start talking about how much trouble Dan caused us last year. Let sleeping dogs lie, and say nothing.

I have acted in good faith, believing that my efforts were in the best interests of everyone.

Tell him he can't have his cake and eat it! If he wants to live here, he has to pay!

Mike's not very sociable but, to give him his due, you can always count on him.

She's always poking her nose into other people's business.

I'll be back in few minutes. In the interim, please read the extract from the novel.

The trip was marvellous. We had a great time and the whole experience whetted our appetite for further travel.