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pleasant to look at/listen to Lernen beginnen
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if one thing... into another thing, it is difficult to know where one ends and the other begins Lernen beginnen
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to talk about something that happened in the past which you think should now be forgotten or ignored 🇬🇧 Lernen beginnen
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Let us not waste time raking over the coals when there is hard work to be done.
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to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong. Lernen beginnen
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I should have raked him over the coals for not giving me all of his files.
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If someone... from the......, they win when it seems that they are certain to lose. If someone...... from the ..., they lose when it seems that they are certain to win. Lernen beginnen
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snatch defeat from the jaws of victory/ snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
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You use... when you are saying that something is necessary or must happen in the way stated. In informal 🇺🇸, the first word is sometimes omitted. Lernen beginnen
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it’s a phrase that means you should fill me in, you say it when you’re missing out on something and you want to be filled in Lernen beginnen
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“Have you heard the gossip?” “No not yet, catch me up”.
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the belief that thinking about something or wanting it to happen can make it happen: Lernen beginnen
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used metaphorically to say that someone has not seen a situation or problem clearly Lernen beginnen
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To become... on something means to become inebriated by it, whatever it is, not especially booze, it could be something in te figurative sense Lernen beginnen
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We were drunk on laughter. or They were drunk on their power.
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to... plates, cups, etc. with a cloth after they have been washed Lernen beginnen
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dry something up/ wipe something dry
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to remove something from a floor or other surface using a vacuum cleaner Lernen beginnen
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We'll hoover up the debris, then we will sit down and open a bottle of wine.
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used to ask how much of something someone has, or to ask about someone's arrangements Lernen beginnen
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how are you fixed for something? How are you fixed for cash? How are you fixed for Saturday evening?
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A phrase used by an auctioneer as auction ends = close to being sold, almost sold, sold. Lernen beginnen
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Po raz pierwszy, po raz drugi, sprzedane! And this gorgeous brooch is going, going, gone!
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If you say that someone is on the..., you disapprove of them because they are trying to get a lot of money or power, possibly by illegal or immoral methods. Lernen beginnen
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To overcome some delay, disadvantage, or setback and return to a normal or optimal position. Lernen beginnen
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The companies who survived the recession have been slowly making up leeway as the economy recovers.
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to cause (someone or something) to be in a situation that shows how strong, good, etc., that person or thing really is Lernen beginnen
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If a particular action or feature is... of someone or something, it shows their usual qualities or characteristics. Lernen beginnen
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This reluctance to move towards a democratic state is typical of totalitarian regimes.
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used for saying goodbye to someone when you expect to see them soon, or later the same day. Lernen beginnen
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firstly; before anything else Lernen beginnen
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if information is given to people......., they are given only the details that they need at the time when they need them Lernen beginnen
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having a strong feeling against someone who has behaved badly, making you want to shout at them or hurt them: Lernen beginnen
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You use ... +... to indicate that the thing mentioned does not affect or contradict the truth of what you are saying. Lernen beginnen
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For all your failures, you are a good person
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To place an order or request for something (for someone), especially food or drin Lernen beginnen
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I went to the counter and ordered us up some hamburgers.
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Food is ready! An expression often used in restaurants when an order of food is ready to be served. Lernen beginnen
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"Order up!" came the familiar call from the kitchen.
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in a position that is diagonally opposite someone or something else: Lernen beginnen
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catty-corner/kitty-corner po skosie, na ukos Our offices are next to the bank and catty-corner from McDonald's restaurant.
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to represent the feelings or opinions of another person or group of people. Lernen beginnen
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I'm entitled to speak for my mother.
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You use ... before a negative, or a word that suggests something negative, to mean almost, but not completely. Lernen beginnen
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Johnson still knew next to nothing about tobacco
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You use ...... in order to give the most important aspect of something when comparing it with another aspect. Lernen beginnen
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Her children were the number two priority in her life next to her career.
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the information required to contact someone, such as an address or telephone number. Lernen beginnen
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If you do something ..., you succeed in doing it without anyone helping you. Lernen beginnen
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I didn't know if I could raise a child by myself.
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If you say that someone ... to an idea, you are critical of them because they say they are in favour of it, but they do not do anything to support it. Lernen beginnen
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pays lip service to something/somebody Unhappily, he had done no more than pay lip service to their views
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to be known by a specific name, a name that is not your real name. Lernen beginnen
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young singer who went by the name of Joni Jones.
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serious trouble will occur as a result of a previous or proposed action. Lernen beginnen
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there will be hell to pay when I got it wrong, there would be hell to pay
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If you reply '.......' when a plan or action has been suggested, you are emphasizing that you dislike it, and will do everything you can to prevent it. Lernen beginnen
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Can I take the car?" "Over my dead body."
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If you say that something is in ......, you mean that it is in perfect condition. Lernen beginnen
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To narrowly avoid something or some situation that turns out to be undesirable, disastrous, dangerous, or otherwise harmful. Lernen beginnen
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You dodged a bullet when you decided not to marry him, Kate.
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If you say that someone ..., you mean they are trying to be kind and helpful, even though they might be causing someone problems or upsetting them Lernen beginnen
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used to say that something/someone is very similar to something else Lernen beginnen
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much like somebody/ something You are very talented, much like your mother
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To prove that one has endurance and strength of character, or the necessary skills, abilities, or traits to succeed in something Lernen beginnen
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show/ prove (one's) mettle
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up to an unspecified point in the past not long before now Lernen beginnen
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Until recently, people used to send letters by post
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to get the money that you need to pay for food, a place in which to stay, clothing, etc. from someone or something Lernen beginnen
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live off someone/ something My grandmother lives off a small pension
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happening only when a special arrangement has been made for someone to do something or see someone: Lernen beginnen
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Visitors can see the art collection by appointment only.
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If you... +... to something wrong that you have done, you admit that you did it. Lernen beginnen
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They fear losing face by owning up to what they have done
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to perform better or reach a higher standard Lernen beginnen
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Quickly; as fast as possible; in short order Lernen beginnen
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a slight knowledge of something, or a small amount: Lernen beginnen
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I know a smattering of German
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A good quality or aspect that makes up for other drawbacks Lernen beginnen
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redeeming feature (quality)
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blatant and unfair overcharging 🇺🇸 Lernen beginnen
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"paying nine bucks for 200g of dried mango is highway robbery"
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to cause or create change in something or someone Lernen beginnen
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To endure conditions or accommodations that are worse than what one is accustomed to. Lernen beginnen
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I'll have to slum it for a while.
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given the difficult nature of the situation Lernen beginnen
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used for saying that something is not possible, especially when someone asks you for something 🇺🇸 Lernen beginnen
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For the second time that night she told me no dice.
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If you are... +... by someone or something, you are deceived by them, so that you get a false impression of them Lernen beginnen
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Be careful not to be taken in when you buy a secondhand car.
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To create a delay or distraction in order to gain additional time. Lernen beginnen
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If something ... +... to a particular time, it started or was made at that time. Lernen beginnen
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This tradition dates back to medieval times.
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... is said to people who are on their way to bed. It is a pleasant comment Lernen beginnen
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jokes or humorous remarks that are made about unpleasant or worrying subjects such as death and illness = humor in the face of or about very unpleasant, serious, or painful circumstances. Lernen beginnen
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... remarks or jokes are about sex and are slightly shocking Lernen beginnen
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the time when those resident at an institution, such as soldiers in barracks or children at a boarding school, are expected to retire to bed Lernen beginnen
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to use something, especially a form of financial support, when other things have failed: Lernen beginnen
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If I lose my job, I'll have nothing to fall back on.
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An... is a person that somebody has had an emotional, usually passionate, relationship with, who is still looked on fondly and with affection. Lernen beginnen
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Stop thinking of your old flame and focus on your girlfriend.
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to be valid for something; to be worth something. Lernen beginnen
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Will my opinion count for something?
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To have value. This phrase is often used in the negative to convey the opposite. Lernen beginnen
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If I fail the test after weeks of studying, all of that effort will count for nothing.
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used for saying that something is not certain because no one knows exactly what has happened or what is going to happen Lernen beginnen
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who's to say? / who can say?
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According to whose authority? Lernen beginnen
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Who's to say I can't take another holiday already? I have the days to take, and it doesn't conflict with anyone else in the office.
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To carry garbage from one's house to a trash can or other receptacle outside Lernen beginnen
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take out the rubbish 🇬🇧 / take out the trash 🇺🇸/ take out the garbage 🇺🇸 Could you take out the rubbish, please?
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having the part that is usually at the top turned to be at the bottom: Lernen beginnen
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You hung the picture upside down!
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completely fake story or account, full of lies Lernen beginnen
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An exclamation of surprised or incredulous curiosity, sometimes (but not necessarily) a literal prompt for the speaker to tell more. Lernen beginnen
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You're getting a divorce? Do tell!
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Things bought ... are bought secretly and illegally: Lernen beginnen
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The kids managed to get cigarettes under the counter.
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Phrase to use when you want make a bet with someone Lernen beginnen
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Moze byc rowniez inna kwota najczęściej 100,50,5 💵 20 bucks says that you won't beat my score.
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A clue, detail, action, etc. that obviously reveals something else Lernen beginnen
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Your shoes are totally sticking out of the blankets! That's a dead giveaway that you're planning on sneaking out as soon as mom says good night to us.
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Mired in or overwhelmed by something very difficult or troublesome. idiom Lernen beginnen
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We're going to end up knee-deep in debt if our next product isn't a major success.
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If you describe someone as a ... for something, you mean that they find it very difficult to resist it. Lernen beginnen
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be a sucker for something
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... is when a person feels that they are being treated without proper respect by another person Lernen beginnen
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act on one's hunches or intuition. Lernen beginnen
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an activity that helps you get closer to someone Lernen beginnen
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an arranged opportunity to take a photograph of a politician, a celebrity, or a notable event. Lernen beginnen
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photo opportunity/ photo op The term was coined by the administration of US President Richard Nixon
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to add (one's comment or opinion) to a conversation or discussion that one has been listening to Lernen beginnen
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If you say that someone has ...+... of doing something, you disapprove of the fact that they have managed to avoid doing it, although they should have done it. Lernen beginnen
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The Government has tried to wriggle out of any responsibility for providing childcare for working parents
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Phrase used to answering telephone Lernen beginnen
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1. This is him/ her 2. This is he/ she 3. Speaking A: "Can I speak with Adam?" B: "This is him."
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To read aloud the information someone else has just dictated or given to one Lernen beginnen
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Let me read back the number you gave me, OK?
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taking the specified thing into consideration; in view of the fact that. Lernen beginnen
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Considering that you want to throw these clothes away, can I have them?
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to behave in a very active and silly way in order to make people laugh: Lernen beginnen
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Stop cutting up and do your homework.
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exit, leave, run away from" an already-agreed plan or activity. It is something done unexpectedly Lernen beginnen
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bail on something / somebody
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In clearer, more direct, or more easily understandable terms Lernen beginnen
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to keep the door open (for somebody) Lernen beginnen
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turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse. Lernen beginnen
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If you say that something is a... you mean that it is very easy to do or to achieve. Lernen beginnen
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used to tell someone to stop doing something that annoys you: Lernen beginnen
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Oh, knock it off Alex, I'm really not in the mood for your jokes.
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To recover from surprise, embarrassment, or fear; to regain self-control. Lernen beginnen
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to sleep at someone else's house for the night, especially when you have not planned it or just sleep temporarily e.g. after work Lernen beginnen
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I'm so tired, I have to crash!
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to eject (someone) from a place, or refuse to serve at, a place where alcoholic drinks are sold, as because of drunkenness Lernen beginnen
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He was eighty-sixed from the restaurant
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to come quickly into your mind: Lernen beginnen
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Say the word "Australia" and a vision of beaches and blue seas immediately springs to mind.
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Coming naturally; (as if) accustomed from birth. Lernen beginnen
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The new captain, though only 22 years old, looked to the manor born on the rugby pitch this afternoon.
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they're going to make the change, come what may
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sometimes, but not regularly Lernen beginnen
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(every) now and again/ (every) now and then
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You can use ... to introduce or follow a summary, general statement, or total. Lernen beginnen
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The cost of the immunizations was about $600,000 all told. / All told, it seems like an awful mess.
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to do something the same or similar in return for something done Lernen beginnen
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He treats them well, and they return the favor.
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If you say that something is the case ... you mean that it often is the case. Lernen beginnen
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Half the time, I don't have the slightest idea what he's talking about
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in one's opinion or judgement Lernen beginnen
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For my money, the choice is obvious.
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very nearly but not exactly or entirely Lernen beginnen
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I'm almost ready./ I'm most sure of this.
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: just average: not especially good Lernen beginnen
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To leap toward someone or something, especially with the intent of grabbing, attacking, or striking them or it. Lernen beginnen
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