Idiomy angielskie

Keep your ear to the ground and tell me as soon as you learn something new about the company's investments.

It's easy now for you to say I should have acted differently. Hindsight is always 20-20.

I gave Colin neither help nor advice. He did it all off his own bat.

This morning's lecture was as dull as ditchwater and I almost fell asleep from boredom. Surely a professor is obliged to present topics in an interesting way.

So, I hear Rupert has left you? Well, good riddance, I say, because he gave you nothing but trouble.

David has mixed feelings about working abroad. He likes the idea but is worried about being homesick.

Someone needs to pluck up courage and tell the boss how you feel about his angry outbursts.

Life has taught me always to save some money for a rainy day. You never know when you'll really need it.

My sweet tooth is making me fat! I'm eating way too much cake and chocolate and need to cut down.

And, last but not least, I'd like to thank my parents for all the support they've given me over the years.

You'll muddy the waters if you give them all this information now. Keep your initial explanation simple and tell them more as you proceed.

Elderly people who walk after dark in dimly lit streets are sitting ducks for pickpockets and street thieves.

I'm sick of working for peanuts! You should pay me a reasonable wage that reflects my experience.

The cupboard is bare right now. I can't take you for that meal I promised you until I get paid.

I caught my son chasing the dragon! He was burning heroin on aluminium foil and sucking the smoke up through a small tube.

John expects to hit the jackpot with his new business venture. He's certain he'll make a lot of money quickly.

I don't like gallows humour. There's nothing funny about tragedy.

The gold rush towards ever-better technology is making a lot of people very rich.

James has been down in the dumps since he lost his job. What can we do to cheer him up?

I couldn't keep a straight face when the boss lectured us about punctuality. He's always ten or fifteen minutes late to the office.

No way! Next time I'll talk to her is when hell freezes over!

I hear you made a pretty penny at the casino last week. How much did you win?

He plays ducks and drakes with his money, wasting it on stuff he doesn't need.

This newspaper is happy to sling mud at anyone in public life if the editor thinks that sales will rise as a result.

Time, please! The bar's closed and the staff would like to go home.

I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help.

Let's hope his recent success wasn't a flash in the pan and that he goes on to even greater achievement.

Joe didn't get the sack. He left of his own accord to take a better job.

We didn't stand a chance with three of our best players missing. We lost by four goals.

Gregory has an eye for the main chance and rarely misses a good opportunity to make some money.

I'd be grateful if you'd mind your own business and stop asking me so many personal questions.

The team needs someone who is in the know on these matters. Peter has a lot of experience in investment property.

Construction of the new road has been going on in fits and starts for three years. Why does the work stop so often, sometimes for several weeks?

I had the unpleasant duty of breaking the news of John's death to his wife.

I had my heart in my mouth as I watched the climbers approach the top of the cliff. The tension made it difficult for me to breathe.

Don't let this problem make you lose heart. You can find the determination to carry on.

Ellen can be quite demanding, but her heart is in the right place. She wants the best for everyone.

Jake has landed on his feet after losing his job. He's got a new position with a company car provided.

I won't tell anyone you love Henrietta. My lips are sealed, I promise.

Expect the boss to bite your head off if he finds out what you've done. He gets really angry when people lie to him.

The beer was so cheap that we could drink to our heart's content every day. It was a great holiday and we were permanently drunk.

He lives life as though he had one foot in the grave, but his doctors say he's very healthy for his age. He's probably just lonely.

Len's story proves that every cloud has a silver lining. He's had two books published since his business went bust because he finally had time to concentrate on his writing.

We were ready to sign the contract when Bill got cold feet and decided to pull out of the deal.

Sam got a golden handshake that will allow him to live well in retirement. It was a large amount because he'd been with the company for forty years.

When I said it was a battle to the death, it was just a figure of speech. I simply meant that we should expect serious competition from the other retailers.

My father is an early bird and is always up before daybreak.

They say I'm the black sheep of the family because, unlike my three brothers, I didn't go to university and spent years in dead-end jobs.

Mark was green with envy when he saw my new car. He's always wanted the same model but never had the money to buy one.

I love to read the agony columns in teenage magazines. Their problems are sometimes weird beyond belief.

A white lie might be fine in this situation. Robert is really upset, and the truth would hurt him even more.

I saw red when I discovered my girlfriend was seeing another guy. I felt like punching him in the head.

I'm planning to visit the Big Apple this year. It's always been my dream to go to New York.

The main suspect claims he's been framed by a private detective who has lied to the police to get him convicted.

Excuse my French, but I must say that Phillip is a real dick.

I know a greasy spoon not far away that serves the best full-English breakfast I've ever had. It isn't pretty but it's really cheap.

Tom and Jerry get on like a house on fire. They've been friends for years.

I was shocked to find out that Ben has been playing truant for months. His headmaster says he misses several lessons each week.

Please make yourself at home while I make coffee. I'll be with you in a few minutes.

There's no need to get hot under the collar. Just calm down and I'll explain what happened.

I was lucky this morning. A policeman saw me park on double yellow lines, but he turned a blind eye.

With your experience, you should have got the job instead of Jack. He's a babe in the woods compared to you.

This should take us about three hours, but that's just a shot in the dark. It's hard to be certain how long we'll be here.

Don't add fuel to the fire by talking about this now. Wait until everyone has calmed down.

Don't be a couch potato! Get off the sofa and come for a walk with us!

Which is the strongest painkiller I can buy over the counter? I don't have time to see my doctor and get a prescription.

She's trying to please everyone so much that you feel she could kill you with kindness.

Joe's on the crest of a wave at the moment. His business is doing well and he's just got engaged to Helen.

I spent all morning running errands, so I have to rest before we go for lunch.

You really must toe the line! You can't work here unless you follow company policy.

Sometimes it's best to play it by ear rather than have everything planned in advance.

Phil is really into this band. He has all their albums and hasn't yet missed a concert.

I always make myself scarce when the sales manager is in a bad mood. I once hid in the washroom for an hour.

I suspect that Edward is in the pay of our main competitor. How else could they have got this information?

Missing out on a promotion was a slap in the face for Tom after his years of loyalty and hard work.

It's normal that children call each other names when they're upset, but what your son said to my daughter is unacceptable.

You'll put on weight if you keep eating so much cake, but it's your funeral.

We'd better leg it before somebody sees us. They might think that we broke the window.

You should't believe everything you hear on the grapevine. A lot of it is meaningless gossip.

It will serve you right if she never speaks to you again. You were extremely rude to her and deserve her condemnation.

My plans for the weekend have gone up in smoke. My boss just phoned to ask me to cover for a sick colleague.

You want to borrow more money before you've paid me what you owe? Get stuffed! You must think I'm stupid.

We need to bury the hatchet and discuss this calmly. We'll get nowhere by shouting at each other.

It took Mary a long time to pick up the pieces after her divorce, but she's doing well these days.

The police have threatened to throw the book at me if I don't cooperate. They say I could end up in prison.

He thinks he's a failure so he drinks. The more he drinks, the more he fails. It's a vicious circle.

Don't rush to make a decision. Take your time and make sure it's the right one for you.

Why do you always insist on having the last word? Other people's opinions should be considered fairly.

Remember to take his age into account when deciding what kind of work to give him.

I'm the blue-eyed boy in the eyes of my boss. For him, I can do no wrong.

Take a few days off if you feel unwell and rest until you are back in the pink.

We always go to the seaside at Easter. Can we go somewhere else for a change?

I don't like heavy metal music. It's not my scene so I never listen to it.

I fell for Maria as soon as I saw her and still love her madly.

I'm just killing time at the moment until I get my exam results, then I'll be busy looking for a job.

Mr Brown has a heart of gold and often helps elderly people in the area where he lives.

Hands off those chocolates! They're my birthday present from Peter and I'm not opening them until later.

In a word, I'm bored. Is that simple enough for you to understand?

Mick has bought a house a stone's throw from the sea. His garden path leads to the edge of the cliffs.

Time's up! Stop writing and hand in your papers to Mr Robinson. I hope the test wasn't too difficult.