Idiomy angielskie

John told me he'd given up drinking for good, but he had a couple of beers in the pub this afternoon.

They put salt in his tea just for a laugh but he didn't find it at all funny.

If you make a mistake, you'll have to start from scratch and go through the whole process again.

Julie cried her eyes out when her cat died. She's very fond of all her pets.

I'm on the road a lot in my new job and drive about a thousand miles a week.

I hear that David and Eleanor have settled their differences and got back together, so all's well that ends well.

Bill won the race against all odds. Not even his trainer thought he had a chance of getting gold.

I will not let you go to France on your own. It's out of the question, so there's no point in arguing with me.

Jerry wants me to give him a hand again tomorrow. He's always asking for help these days.

In a nutshell, I'm sick of your complaining. I can't say it any simpler than that.

The letter came totally out of the blue. I didn't expect to hear from him ever again.

Jenny has a sharp tongue at times. She'll tell you honestly what she thinks, so try not to upset her.

You're playing with fire by doing business with Leonard. His last partner lost thousands of pounds in a few weeks.

I'd hate to be in your shoes when your mother hears about what you've done. You'll be in serious trouble.

This restaurant is rather expensive but the food is out of this world. I've never had a better curry.

Try to get there dead on time. There's no point arriving early and hanging around, but the boss hates people being late.

I'll go through the instructions with you step by step so you don't damage anything. It's better to proceed slowly and carefully.

We have to put a stop to employees stealing things from the warehouse. We're losing a lot of money.

Angela promised to give me a buzz this afternoon but she still hasn't called. Perhaps she has no credit on her phone.

I thought the repair would be difficult but it was a piece of cake. It only took twenty minutes.

Somebody spilled the beans about my plans. Now everyone knows what I'm going to do.

I'm not surprised he's overweight. He eats like a horse and has chips with almost every meal.

I'll sleep like a log tonight after chopping all this wood. I'm exhausted.

Your crocodile tears don't fool me. You're making yourself cry to get my sympathy.

Derek has been on top of the world since he met Fiona. I've never seen him so happy.

It never crossed my mind that he was in love with me. Everyone says it's obvious.

We're throwing a party for Jim's birthday next week, so we have a lot to do to get everything ready.

I'd be out of my mind to agree to such a ridiculous proposition. Common sense tells me to refuse the offer.

Bob gets a bit lonely at times, but he's cheerful enough most of the time.

It seems we're in the same boat. Both divorced and neither of us has a job.

Don't take everything Clive says to heart. A lot of what he says shouldn't be treated seriously by anyone.

Stop complaining to the boss or you'll get the sack. How could you survive without a job?

Please tell me exactly what's going on. I can't read your mind, and I need to know if you want me to help.

He's taking you for a ride! He can't afford to pay you as much as he's promised.

How can I take you seriously? You don't call for months and suddenly want to take me on holiday.

Get a move on! We'll miss the start of the film if we don't hurry.

James went to pieces when Sarah left him and had to have medication and psychiatric help to help him recover.

My parents hit the roof when I told them that I'd failed three of my exams. My dad has never been so angry with me.

You seem upset. Have you had words with your boyfriend again about his drinking?

The suspect killed the unarmed guard in cold blood and took the money from the van.

Do I have to remind you that time is money? We'll have to work faster if we want to earn enough to go out tonight, so stop messing about!

It was quite a while before Danny got over the death of his wife and pulled himself together. He's going to the pub again, and that's a good sign.

His plans always sound great in theory, but they don't always work in practice.

Don't worry about the heavy traffic. Just take it easy and listen to the radio or read your book.

I heard you lost your job, but so what? You'll get another one soon, I'm sure.

We can't go to a fancy restaurant because my best clothes are all in the wash. They won't be dry until tomorrow.

I have to admit that you were in the right when you warned me about Richard. He has a criminal record.

I've never liked Martin, but please don't get me wrong. I wouldn't do anything to hurt him.

The new model is nothing out of the ordinary. It looks like most other modern cars in this price range.

I've been working there for a month but it feels like donkey's years. The work is boring and time goes very slowly.

Susan hates people taking the mickey out of her when she does her facial exercises, but she does look funny.

You have no choice but to keep your word if you promised to help Ken tomorrow. You cannot change your mind.

I was dog-tired when I went to bed and fell asleep as soon as my head touched the pillow.

I gave you the money so you could make ends meet until you find work.You should have paid your bills with it and not wasted it all on having fun with your friends.

The shoes cost me an arm and a leg. My wife isn't happy that I spent so much on just one pair.

The black look that Mary gave me when I entered the conference room clearly showed she wasn't happy with my report.

She pretends to be cool about her divorce but never speaks about it in public. Only close friends know her true feelings.

Watch your step! I've just mopped the floor and it's still slippery.

I promised to lend Frank some money and I can't go back on my word. He needs it to get his car repaired and would be so disappointed if I did.

I'll be happy to spend a few months on the dole when this job ends. I can use the time to get things done around the house.

I had a stab at rock climbing when I was on holiday, but it's not for me. I haven't got a head for heights.

That's the last time I'm inviting you to any of my parties. Get lost, and never come back!

I was kneeling down for too long and got pins and needles in both legs. It's a really strange feeling.

My brother is buying drinks in the pub. He is in high spirits after passing his driving test at the first attempt.

Janet has taken it into her head to drop out of university and travel the world. Her parents are trying to get her to think again.

We have to get this straight. I'm the boss and you work for me, so stop interfering with the running of the business.

What are you so hot and bothered about? I think you need to sit down and relax for a while, and then tell me all about it.

I had butterflies in my stomach when I was opening this letter from Alec. I was nervous because I thought he wanted to finish with me, but he wrote that he still loved me.

He's a brilliant reporter who has a good nose for interesting stories. He's often on the front page of the evening paper.

I'm trying to get Ron to see a dentist, but he's as stubborn as a mule and nothing I say will make him go.

You'll marry my daughter over my dead body! She deserves someone better than you!

It's only once in a blue moon that I go fishing these days, but I used to go every weekend.

This club has gone to the dogs. I remember when only nice people came here.

Your new bike must have cost a bomb! How did you get such a large amount of money?

Ted has been feeling off colour since yesterday so I've booked him in with the doctor.

Have you got a frog in your throat? I can't understand what you're saying.

Stop telling people how successful you are! Nobody likes a big-head.

You're talking rubbish! You haven't any evidence that Janice is seeing another guy.

You really dropped a brick with your negative comments about Clive. His father was in the room and clearly embarrassed.

I want you to keep this quiet until I have evidence, so don't tell anyone about my suspicions.

I couldn't make heads or tails of Victor's explanation. I'll have to go online to figure it out.

After ignoring me for weeks, Roger was all ears when he heard I'd inherited such a lot of money.

I'm afraid I don't have green fingers. Everything I plant usually dies within a couple of weeks no mater what I do.

I smell a rat here. There's something that makes me very suspicious of his motives, but I don't know what it is exactly.

You'll do time if the police find out you've been lying to them. Tell the truth if you don't want to risk going to prison.

I'm going to have an early night tonight because I'm really tired. I can't stay up until midnight as I usually do.

I had it hammered into me that I should be respectful to elderly people. My parents never missed an opportunity to tell me that.

You're still young at heart, Nigel. Many people of your age are much too serious about everything, but you still laugh at life.

I think you have something to get off your chest. You'll feel better if you tell me what the problem is.

Jane is anxious about losing face if she fails her driving test. I told her not to worry about what other people think of her.

I welcome the proposal with open arms. I'm sure I'll be proved right in my optimistic assessment.

You've been in a rut since you retired. You need to start doing things that give you enjoyment and satisfaction.

Please don't cut me short again. Let me finish what I want to say without further interruption.

I take issue with people who think they are better than others because they come from wealthy families. They are wrong to feel that way.

Dennis spent most of the evening staring into space, but pricked up his ears when somebody started talking about football. He a total fanatic, we discovered.

Some things are too good to be true, but Colin really does have an interview with the leading advertising company in the UK.

I make it a rule to go jogging at least once a day, but I broke it yesterday because I had knee pain.

I can't remember the name of the place where Jenny lives; it's a tiny village way off the map.

Mary prefers to keep herself to herself. She's never been comfortable in social situations.

I want to travel a lot before I put down roots and hopefully get married.