a change for the better zmiana na lepsze

a change for the worse zmiana na gorsze

a drop in the bucket kropla w morzu

a great deal of something dużo czegoś

a lame excuse kiepska wymówka

a matter of life and death sprawa życia I śmierci

a piece of cake łatwizna, „bułka z masłem”

a question of taste sprawa/kwestia gustu

a race against time wyścig z czasem

a run of bad luck zła passa

a run of good luck dobra passa

a stone's throw (away) blisko, o rzut kamieniem

a storm broke rozpętała się burza

a stroke of luck szczęśliwy traf

a tough nut to crack twardy orzech do zgryzienia

a window of opportunity Niepowtarzalna okazja

accept an offer przyjąć ofertę

accept the fact that... pogodzić się z tym/z faktem, że...

accidents will happen wypadki chodzą po ludziach

according to the custom zgodnie ze zwyczajem

achieve a goal osiągnąć cel

act one's age zachowywać się, jak przystało na swój wiek

add fuel to the flames dolewać oliwy do ognia

add insult to injury dodatkowo pogarszać sprawę

add variety to something urozmaicać coś

admit defeat przyznać się do porażki

after a fashion w pewnym sensie

again and again ciągle, w kółko

against the law niezgodnie z prawem

ahead of time Przed czasem/terminem

all alone zupełnie sam

all in all ogólnie rzecz biorąc,w sumie

all over again jeszcze raz od początku

all over the world na całym świecie

all rights reserved wszelkie prawa zastrzeżone

all sorts of things najróżniejsze rzeczy

all's well that ends well wszystko dobre, co się dobrze kończy

among other things między innymi

an element of surprise element zaskoczenia

and so on i tak dalej

and that kind of thing i tym podobne

and that's the end of the matter i na tym koniec dyskusji

another time innym razem

any luck? udało się?

any old thing obojętnie co

anything can happen wszystko się może zdarzyć

anything is possible wszystko jest możliwe

apply for a job starać/ubiegać się o pracę

are you all right? nic ci nie jest?

arms race wyścig zbrojeń

arrive at a conclusion dojść do wniosku

art for art's sake sztuka dla sztuki

as a general rule z reguły

as a last resort w ostateczności

as a matter of fact prawdę mówiąc, w rzeczywistości

as a result of something na skutek czegoś

as a result w rezultacie

as a rule of thumb w przybliżeniu, z grubsza, na oko

as chance/luck would have it traf chciał, że

as ever jak zawsze, jak zwykle

as far as I know z tego co wiem, o ile mi wiadomo

as far as I'm aware o ile mi wiadomo

as far as possible w miarę możliwości

as likely as not najprawdopodobniej, pewnie

as long as I live póki żyję

as many again jeszcze raz tyle

as regards... jeśli chodzi o...

as soon as possible tak szybko, jak to możliwe

as the case may be w zależności od okoliczności

as things stand w tej sytuacji, w tych okolicznościach

as usual jak zwykle

ask somebody over for dinner zaprosić kogoś do siebie na obiad

at a distance z oddali

at a guess na oko

at a later stage w późniejszym etapie

at a profit z zyskiem

at a run biegiem

at a steady pace ze stałą prędkością

at all costs za wszelką cenę

at all points pod każdym względem

at any moment w każdej chwili

at any rate w każdym razie

at any time kiedykolwiek

at death's door u progu śmierci

at every step na każdym kroku

at first glance na pierwszy rzut oka

at full speed z maksymalną prędkością

at this rate w tym tempie

at least przynajmniej

at night w nocy

at once natychmiast; naraz

at random bezzwłocznie, natychmiast

at short notice losowo, na chybił trafił

at somebody's command do czyjejś dyspozycji

at somebody's request na czyjąś prośbę

at the cost of something kosztem czegoś

at the crack of dawn bladym świtem, skoro świt

at the earliest opportunity przy najbliższej okazji

at the end of the year pod koniec roku

at the mercy of something na łasce czegoś

at the moment w tej chwili

at the point of something u progu czegoś

at the risk of something w tym samym czasie, jednocześnie

at the same time ryzykując coś

at the sight of something na widok czegoś

at the start of something na początku czegoś

at the top of one's voice na całe gardło, z całych sił (np. krzyczeć)

at the top na samej górze

at the turn of the century na przełomie wieków

attract/catch somebody's attention przyciągnąć czyjąś uwagę

back and forth tam i z powrotem

backward country zacofany kraj

bad luck pech

be a perfect match for something idealnie pasować do czegoś

be all smiles Promieniować uśmiechem

be all thumbs mieć dwie lewe ręce

be at a loss what to do nie wiedzieć, co zrobić

be at one's wits' end nie wiedzieć, co zrobić

be between jobs szukać nowej pracy

be due to do something mieć coś zrobić

be due to something być spowodowanym czymś

be dying for something marzyć o czymś

be expecting a baby spodziewać się dziecka

be fully aware of something w pełni zdawać sobie sprawę z czegoś

be getting old in years starzeć się

be in a bind być w trudnym położeniu

be in a hurry spieszyć się

be in a state Być podenerwowanym

be in a tight corner znajdować się w sytuacji bez wyjścia

be in good health cieszyć się dobrym zdrowiem

be in line with something zgadzać się z czymś

be in no position to do something nie być w stanie czegoś zrobić, nie mieć możliwości

be in one's element być w swoim żywiole

be in short supply brakować czegoś

be in the habit of doing something mieć zwyczaj coś robić

be in the lead być na prowadzeniu, prowadzić

be in the process of doing something być w trakcie robienia czegoś

be in the public eye być osobą publiczną, być w centrum zainteresowania

be in the same boat jechać na jednym wózku

be in use być w użyciu

be looking for trouble szukać kłopotów

be lost for words nie móc znaleźć słów

be lost in thoughts być pogrążonym w myślach

be marked by something charakteryzować się czymś

be meant for być przeznaczonym dla

be my guest nie krępuj się, proszę bardzo

be no match for somebody nie dorównywać komuś

be on good terms with somebody być z kimś w dobrych stosunkach

be on the dole być na bezrobociu

be out of question nie wchodzić w rachubę, być wykluczonym

be out of work być bez pracy

be playing a waiting game grać na czas

be quick on the draw szybko zrozumieć o co chodzi, w mig chwytać o co chodzi

be ranked third być sklasyfikowanym na trzecim miejscu

be right about something mieć rację w jakiejś sprawie

be second to none nie mieć sobie równych

be seized with something być ogarniętym czymś (np. strachem)

be subject to something podlegać czemuś

be supposed to do something mieć coś zrobić

be the opposite of somebody być przeciwieństwem kogoś

be up and running działać, być sprawnym

be up to one's ears in work być zagrzebanym w pracy

be up to one's ears in something tkwić w czymś po uszy

be workshy wymigiwać się od pracy

bear/keep something in mind mieć coś na uwadze, pamiętać o czymś

beat around the bush owijać w bawełnę

beat somebody black and blue zbić kogoś na kwaśne jabłko, posiniaczyć

beat the breast bić się w piersi

because of something z powodu czegoś

become aware of something uświadomić sobie coś

before somebody's eyes na czyichś oczach

behind the wheel za kierownicą

below average poniżej przeciętnej

below the mark poniżej wymaganego poziomu

bend over backwards to do something bardzo starać się coś zrobić

bend the rules naginać przepisy

beside the point bez związku z tematem, nie na temat

best of all najlepszy ze wszystkich/wszystkie go

better and better coraz lepszy

better luck next time następnym razem będzie lepiej

better than ever lepszy niż kiedykolwiek

beyond doubt poza wszelką wątpliwość

big deal! też mi coś!

birds of a feather ludzie tego samego pokroju

bits and pieces drobiazgi

block somebody's view zasłaniać komuś widok

blood type grupa krwi

boil down to something sprowadzać się do czegoś

bored to death śmiertelnie znudzony

botch a job harować, ciężko pracować

bottoms up! spartaczyć pracę

break a record do dna! zdrowie! (przy toastach)

break free uwolnić się

break into pieces rozbić/rozlecieć się na kawałki

break one's back przynieść komuś wstyd

break somebody's heart złamać komuś serce

break the habit zerwać z nałogiem

break the news to somebody powiadomić kogoś

bring credit to somebody przynosić komuś chlubę

bring pressure wywierać nacisk

bring shame on somebody

bring something to an end doprowadzić coś do końca

bring up a subject poruszyć temat

bring up children wychowywać dzieci

burn the midnight oil pracować do późna w nocy

burst into flames buchnąć płomieniem

burst into laughter Wybuchnąć śmiechem

burst into tears wybuchnąć płaczem

burst out laughing Wybuchnąć śmiechem

but for you gdyby nie ty

but that's another story ale to już inna historia

but then again ale z drugiej strony

by a process of elimination przez eliminację

by birth z pochodzenia

by chance przypadkowo

by common consent za ogólną zgodą

by day za dnia

by default standardowo, domyślnie

by fair means or foul nie przebierając w środkach

by force przemocą, siłą

by heart na pamięć

by lot w drodze losowania

by means of something za pomocą czegoś

by mistake przez pomyłkę

by nature z natury (np. agresywny)

by night nocą

by no means w żadnym wypadku

by now do teraz, do tej pory

by profession z zawodu

by the way przy okazji, nawiasem mówiąc

by trial and error metodą prób i błędów

by turns kolejno

by way of something w charakterze czegoś, tytułem czegoś

call a strike ogłosić strajk

call something into question zakwestionować coś

carrot and stick metoda kija i marchewki

carry out an experiment Przeprowadzić eksperyment

cast one's vote oddać głos (wyborczy)

catch a cold przeziębić się

catch sight of something dostrzec coś

catch somebody redhanded złapać kogoś na gorącym uczynku

catch somebody's interest wzbudzić czyjeś zainteresowanie

chain of events splot wydarzeń

change beyond recognition zmienić się nie do poznania

change hands zmieniać właściciela

change one's mind zmienić zdanie, rozmyślić się

change the subject zmieniać temat

cheap to run tani w eksploatacji

chip of the old block Wykapany ojciec/matka

claim damages żądać odszkodowania

classic example klasyczny przykład

clear conscience czyste sumienie

clear the table posprzątać ze stołu

close at hand w zasięgu ręki

come as a shock to somebody zaszokować kogoś

come as a surprise to somebody zaskoczyć kogoś

come as no surprise to somebody nie być zaskoczeniem dla kogoś

come down to something sprowadzać się do czegoś

come in useful przydać się

come into effect wchodzić w życie

come into fashion stać się modnym

come into somebody's head przyjść komuś do głowy

come on! daj spokój! dalej! rusz się!

come to a bad end źle skończyć

come to a decision podjąć (ostateczną) decyzję

come to an arrangement dojść do porozumienia

come to light ujrzeć światło dzienne, wyjść na jaw

come to one's senses pójść po rozum do głowy

come to power dojść do władzy

come to somebody's aid przyjść komuś z pomocą

come to somebody's defence (UK)/defense(US) przyjść komuś z pomocą, stanąć w czyjejś obronie

come to terms with somebody dojść do porozumienia z kimś

come to the point przejść do sedna sprawy

come true spełnić się (np. o marzeniach)

come/draw to an end dobiegać końca

commit a crime Popełnić przestępstwo

commit to memory nauczyć się na pamięć

common sense zdrowy rozsądek

conflict of interests konflikt interesów

contrary to popular belief Wbrew powszechnemu przekonaniu

correct me if I'm wrong but... popraw mnie, jeśli się mylę, ale...

cost of living koszty utrzymania

count down odliczać

country of origin kraj pochodzenia

course of events bieg wydarzeń

cover the cost of something pokryć koszt czegoś

covered by insurance Objęty ubezpieczeniem

cross my heart! słowo honoru!

cut the crap! przestań pieprzyć!

daily life codzienne życie

dash somebody's hope zniweczyć czyjeś nadzieje

day by day dzień po dniu

dead end ślepa uliczka

declare war on somebody wypowiedzieć komuś wojnę

deserve credit zasługiwać na uznanie

die a natural death umrzeć śmiercią naturalną

difference of opinion różnica zdań

dirt cheap tani jak barszcz

dirty joke świński, nieprzyzwoity dowcip/kawał

disappear from view zniknąć z oczu

disappear without a trace zniknąć bez śladu

disturb the peace zakłócać porządek

do a good turn zrobić dobry uczynek

do a great job wykonać kawał dobrej roboty

do exercises robić ćwiczenia (np. w zeszycie)

do harm to somebody wyrządzić komuś krzywdę

do one's duties wypełniać swoje obowiązki

do something out of habit robić coś z przyzwyczajenia

do voluntary work pracować jako wolontariusz

do whatever possible to... zrobić co tylko możliwe, aby...

do you follow me? rozumiesz mnie?

do you happen to know... nie wiesz przypadkiem...

do you have a light? masz ogień? (zapałki, zapalniczkę)

do you know/see what I mean? rozumiesz, o co mi chodzi?

do you mind if I open the window? czy będzie przeszkadzało, jeśli otworzę okno?

do/wash the dishes zmywać naczynia

does it really matter? czy to naprawdę ma znaczenie?

does this mean anything to you? czy to ci coś mówi?

don't ask me! mnie pytasz? (sam chciałbym to wiedzieć)

don't make me laugh nie rozśmieszaj mnie

don't mention it! nie ma za co! (odpowiadając na podziękowania)

don't remind me! ani mi nie przypominaj!

don't/doesn't have a leg to stand on być bezpodstawnym (np. zarzut)

draw a conclusion wyciągnąć wniosek

draw attention away from something odwracać uwagę od czegoś

draw/make a comparison dokonać porównania

dress in black ubierać się na czarno

drink and drive prowadzić w stanie nietrzeźwym, jechać po pijanemu

drive somebody crazy doprowadzać kogoś do szaleństwa

drive somebody to despair doprowadzać kogoś do rozpaczy

drop somebody a line napisać parę słów do kogoś

drum up support pozyskać poparcie

earn one's living zarabiać na utrzymanie

ease the pain złagodzić ból

easier said than done łatwiej powiedzieć niż zrobić

easy come, easy go łatwo przyszło, łatwo poszło

either way tak czy owak

end in a tie zakończyć się remisem (w sporcie)

even odds równe szanse

even though mimo że, chociaż

every now and then co jakiś czas

every other day co drugi dzień

every time za każdym razem

exchange of views wymiana poglądów

experience shows that... Doświadczenie pokazuje, że...

express a view wyrazić pogląd

express an opinion wyrazić opinię

expressions of sympathy wyrazy współczucia

face to face twarzą w twarz

fail an exam nie zdać egzaminu

fall apart rozpaść się

fall flat nie powieść się, zakończyć się fiaskiem

fall in love with somebody zakochać się w kimś

fall into a trap wpaść w pułapkę

fall short of expectations nie spełnić oczekiwań

fall to one's knees paść na kolana

fall victim/prey to something paść ofiarą czegoś

family matters sprawy rodzinne

fasten one's seatbelts zapiąć pasy bezpieczeństwa

fear of the unknown strach przed nieznanym

feed on something żywić się czymś

feel at home czuć się jak u siebie w domu

feel awkward czuć się niezręcznie

feel fit enough to do something czuć się na siłach, aby coś zrobić

feel free nie krępować się, czuć się swobodnie

feel like a fool czuć się jak głupiec

feel like doing something

feel low

feel pity/sympathy for somebody

few and far between

fight a losing battle

fill a role

find an excuse to do something

find fault with somebody

find it necessary to...

find out about something

find pleasure in doing something

find something impossible

fire somebody

first come, first served

first things first

fix one's eyes on...

fling oneself into work

fly off the handle

follow somebody with one's eyes

follow somebody's example

for a change

for a good cause

for a number of reasons

for a time

for all practical purposes

for ever

for example/instance

for God's sake

for hours on end

for one thing

for personal use

for reasons best known to oneself

for sale

for that matter

for the moment

for the most part

for the sake of argument

for the time being

force of character

forget it!

free of charge

freedom of choice

freedom of speech

freely available

frighten somebody to death

from all sides

from beginning to end

from head to foot/toe

from now on

from that moment forward

from time to time

from what I can gather

full board

gain experience

gain time

generally speaking

get a job

get a life!

get a rise

get back on one's feet

get in somebody's way

get into a conversation

get into an argument with somebody

get lost!

get married

get moving!

get off somebody's back

get out of debt

get something across to somebody

get something right

get the feeling that...

get the message

get to sleep

get to work

get/run into debt

give a speech

give birth to a baby

give false evidence

give it a try!

give orders

give pleasure

give somebody a free hand

give somebody a hand

give somebody a lift

give somebody the sack

give the game away

give up one's work

go abroad

go against the grain for somebody

go ahead!

go and see somebody

go camping

go down in history

go down in value

go from one extreme to the other

go halves

go into details

go on a date

go on a journey

go on a trip

go on holiday

go one step further

go out of fashion

go through a difficult stage

go to ruin

good luck!

hand in hand

hand in one's resignation

hands off!

hang around

hang around/out with somebody

hang on!

happen to do something

happy birthday!

hardly ever

have a clean record

have a command of three languages

have a fear of doing something

have a good night's sleep

have a heart!

have a high opinion of somebody

have a rough night

have a safe journey!

have a sharp tongue

have a sweet tooth

have a voice in something

have a way of doing something

have a wide selection

have a word with somebody

have a working knowledge of something

have clean hands

have every reason to...

have fun

have mixed feelings

have no choice

have no hard feelings

have no manners

have nothing to hide

have other ideas

have something in view

have something on the tip of one's tongue

have sympathy for something

have the courage to do something

have the support of somebody

have thick skin

have trouble doing something

have you considered that... ?

have/achieve a desired effect

have/run a temperature

having said that...

he is sure to do that

heads or tails?

he's doing fine

history repeats itself

hitch/thumb a lift

hold down a job

hold office

hold one's breath

hold out hope

hold somebody In high regard

hold your tongue!

home sweet home

how are things?

how are you getting along?

how can you tell?

how dare you!

how do you feel about...?

how do you know?

how do you mean?

how far is it to... ?

how much do you charge?

how was I to know?

how's it going?

human nature

human relations

hurry somebody up

hurry up!

hurt somebody's feelings

hurt somebody's pride

I beg your pardon

I can hardly believe it

I can't figure it out

I can't help it

I could have sworn that...

I couldn't believe my eyes!

I couldn't care less

I couldn't get a word in edgeways (UK)/edgewise (US)

I didn't expect that of her

I didn't mean it

I don't buy it

I get the idea

I have a lump in my throat

I have a sore throat

I have no intention of doing it

I have nothing further to add

I haven't got the slightest idea

I kind/sort of like it

I leave it to you

I mean business

I object to being treated in this manner!

I owe it all to you

I see

I take you at your word

I was only joking

I would think twice before...

I wouldn't be so sure about that!

I'd love to

I'd never forgive myself if...

I'd rather die than to do that if all else fails

if I had my way

if I remember correctly

if it isn't too much trouble

if my memory serves me correctly

if necessary

if time permits

if you'll excuse me, but...

I'll be glad to help

I'll be right back

I'll make it worth your while

I'll manage somehow

I'll think about it

I'm aching all over

I'm all ears

I'm always on the run

I'm fed up with it!

I'm glad to hear it

I'm just thinking out loud

I'm only human

I'm sorry to hear that

in (the) light of something

in a broad sense of the word

in a manner of speaking

in a spot

in a way

in a word

in addition

in advance

in aid of

in any case

in cold blood

in connection with

in due course/time

in every respect/way

in fashion

in fits and starts

in former times

in full view of somebody

in general

in good faith

in good shape

in good/safe hands

in high spirits

in living memory

in memory of somebody

in my opinion/view

in need

in no case

in no way

in office

in one's heart of hearts

in other words

in particular

in perfect condition

in principle

in process of time

in public

in quick succession

in real life

in recognition of something

in relation to...

in reply to your letter of...

in respect of...

in reward for

in secret

in so many words

in support of...

in that case

in the course of time

in the depth of winter

in the distant future

in the early hours

in the event of fire

in the event

in the eye of the law

in the face of something

in the first instance

in the first place

in the general terms

in the long run/term

in the near future

in the open air

in the presence of somebody

in the present situation

in the public interest

in the right place

in the shape of something

in the short run/term

in time

in view of...

in view

in what respect?

increase in value

is anything the matter?

is service included?

is that so?

is this seat taken?

it became clear that

it boggles the mind

it came as a blow to us

it can't be helped

it crossed my mind

it doesn't add up

it doesn't make any difference to me

it doesn't make sense

it doesn't matter

it doesn't pay to...

it feels great to be...

it goes without saying

it is common knowledge that...

it is reported that...

it leaves much to be desired

it looks like rain

it means a lot to me

it never rains but it pours

it remains to be seen if...

it runs in my blood

it said in the paper that...

it seems to me that...

it so happens that...

it speaks for itself

it stands to reason that

it took my breath away

it was likely to happen

it won't help

it won't hurt

it works like magic!

it's a load off my mind

it's a long story

it's a scream

it's a shame that...

it's about time

it's all the same to me

it's beyond me

it's beyond my power

it's common practice

it's easy for you to say

it's getting late

it's hard to say

it's just a matter/question of time

it's more than likely

it's my last hope

it's no fun

it's no joke

it's no use doing something

it's none of your business!

it's not my concern

it's not the end of the world

it's the same old story

it's typical of her

it's up to you

it's within walking distance

I've been rushed off my feet recently

job market

join the ranks of...

judging by...

jump for joy

jump to conclusions

just as we expected

just in case

just my luck!

just a moment

justice has been done

keep a secret

keep a watch on somebody/something

keep an eye on something

keep calm

keep clear of something

keep fit

keep in touch with somebody

keep one's fingers crossed for somebody

keep one's head

keep quiet

the worst is behind you

keep somebody at a distance

keep the change

keep track of something

keep your shirt on!

kick the bucket

kick up a fuss

kill two birds with one stone

killed in action

knock it off!

know better than to do something

know right from wrong

know somebody by sight

know something by experience

know what's what

labour (UK)/labor (US) of love

lack of confidence

land oneself in trouble

last but not least

last but one

late into the night

lead a double life

least of all

leave behind

leave no stone unturned

leave nothing to chance

let me get this right

let me think

let that be a lesson to you

let things take their course

let's hope for the best

let's meet at my place

let's meet outside the cinema

lift somebody's spirits

light as a feather

like father, like son

like it or lump it

little by little

little known

live day to day

live in a dream world

loaf about

long time no see!

look alive!

look down one's nose on somebody

look for a job

look forward to something

look on the bright side

look one's age

look out!

look somebody up and down

look up to somebody

look who's talking!

loose heart

lose a job

lose confidence in somebody

lose count of something

lose one's head

lose sight of something

love at first sight

lucky dog

lump it

make a big deal out of something

make a deal

make a fire

make a fool of oneself

make a joke of...

make a killing

make a loss

make a mistake

make a noise

make a profit

make a run for it

make a statement

make a wish

make an appointment

make an attempt at doing something

make an effort to do something

make an offer

make arrangements for

make believe that

make do without something

make good use of something

make it

make light work of something

make little of something

make no attempt to do something

make no secret of something

make one's way

make peace

make room for...

make short work of something

make somebody angry

make something public

make sure that...

make sure

make the bed

make things difficult

mean no harm

meet one's match

mind the step!

mind your own business!

miss a chance

mix/combine business with pleasure

money is no object

money talks

monkey business

move heaven and earth

mum's the word!

my heart sank

my nose is running

necessary evil

never mind about...

never say die!

next door

no chance!

no hard feelings!

no harm done

no pain, no gain

no problem!

no strings attached

none the worse

not count for much

not for the world

not on your life!

nothing compares to...

nothing ever happens here

nothing of interest

nothing of the kind/sort

nothing succeeds like success

nothing to speak of

nothing to write home about

of little account

of some kind/sort

of substance

off duty

off the record

off the top of one's head

on (the) average

on a level with...

on a scale from 1 to 10

on arrival

on balance

on duty

on easy terms

on no account

on occasion

on one hand... on the other hand...

on principle

on public display

on purpose

on the basis of something

on the dot

on the edge of something

on the face of it

on the grounds of...

on the grounds that...

on the level

on the mark

on the principle that...

on the right

on the rocks

on the same day

on the spot

on the surface

on this score

on time

on top of everything

once upon a time

one after another

one false move

one thing you can be sure of

one way or another

out of breath

out of harm's way

out of reach

out of shape

out of sight, out of mind

over and over again

over my dead body

over the years

pack one's bags

pass an exam

pay attention to something

pay somebody back with interest

pay through the nose for something

peace talks

people of like mind

people say that...

perform a task

personal belongings

pick and choose

place a bet on something

place an advertisement

place an order

place confidence in somebody

place emphasis on something

place importance on something

play a joke/trick on somebody

play by the rules

play cards

pluck up the courage

pose a threat

pretty well

price range

prove somebody wrong

public enemy number one

pull somebody's leg

push one's luck

push somebody to the wall

put a lot of effort into something

put all one's eggs in one basket

put much work in something

put one's foot in it

put one's heart in something

put out a fire

put somebody in an awkward situation

put somebody/something at risk

put somebody/something to the test

put something into somebody's head

put/lay the blame on somebody

quality of life

rack one's brains for something

raise one's voice

raise the alarm

ranging from... to...

rate a mention

rate of interest

reach an agreement on

reach as far as...

read somebody's mind

refresh somebody's memory

regular customer

remain a mystery

resort to force

result in failure

result in something

retire from public life

return a call

return to normal

reveal a secret

right and wrong

right away

right now

ring a bell

rise to fame

rise to the occasion

run a test

run for office

run for one's life

run for shelter

save face

save somebody the trouble

save somebody's life

say something to somebody's face

search high and low

see for oneself

see somebody to the station

see to something

see you soon!

sense of humour (UK)/humor (US)

serve its purpose

serve the purpose

set a good example

set a record

set one's heart on something

set somebody free

set something on fire

shake hands with somebody

shake one's head

shame on you!

share somebody's point of view

she doesn't look her age

she let it slip that...

show evidence of something

show respect to somebody

show your stuff!

shrug one's shoulders

sleep like a log

sleep on it

sleep tight!

smash something to pieces

smile at the thought of...

so be it!

so it appears

so it would seem

so much so that...

so to say/speak

social life

some other time

some people have all the luck!

somehow or other

something like that

sorry to trouble you but...

so-so

sound and safe

sound familiar

sounds like fun

spare parts

speak badly of somebody

speak for yourself!

speak one's mind

split hairs

split the cost

split the difference

split up with somebody

spread like wildfire

spring to one's feet

stage by stage

stand out in the crowd

stand somebody a drink

stand trial for

start a family

start a new life

start from scratch

state of affairs

state of mind

stay the night

steady income

steady relationship

step by step

stick to the facts

stop at nothing to do something

strangely enough

strike a balance between

strike fear into somebody's heart

struggle for existence

study for an exam

supply and demand

suppose you have this job

sure enough,...

swing of the pendulum

take (to) flight

take a firm stand on something

take a holiday

take a leaf out of somebody's leaf

take a lot of trouble

take a turn for the better

take action to

take advantage of somebody

take advantage of something

take an exam

take care!

take effect

take exercise

take issue with somebody

take it easy!

take measures

take my word for it

take office

take orders from somebody

take out insurance

take place

take power

take shelter

take somebody in one's arms

take somebody to court

take somebody's point

take somebody's temperature

take something to heart

take stock of something

take the blame

take the chance

take the floor

take the lead

take the occasion

take the opportunity to do something

take (the) second place

take the view that

take the wind out of somebody's sails

take/follow somebody's advice

take/run a risk

talk sense

talk shop

teach somebody a lesson

tell a joke

tell something apart

tell the future

thankless task

that about sums it up

that makes a change!

that reminds me

that will do

that's just like him

that's not the issue

that's right

that's the point

that's the spirit!

the apple of somebody's eye

the beginning of the end

the calm before the storm

the chance of a lifetime

the devil is in the details

the exact opposite

the facts speak for themselves

the general public

the heart of the matter

the lesser of two evils the likes of you

the next biggest

the other day

the point at issue

the reason why...

the results are as follow:...

the same to you!

the scene of the crime

the shape of things to come

the sky is the limit

the sooner the better

the voice of the people

the way things are

there are limits!

there is a market for something

there is growing recognition that...

there is no accounting for taste

there is no excuse for such behaviour (UK)/behavior (US)

there is no question that...

there is no smoke without fire

there is room for improvement

there seems to be...

there was nothing to suggest that...

there's no magic formula for...

there's no place like home

there's no point in doing something

there's no time to lose

there's nothing like...

there's nothing to stop me

these things happen

things are looking up

things are running smoothly

think little of somebody

third time lucky

this is not a game

this is not laughing matter

three times in a row

throw good money after bad

time after time

time is money

time will tell

to a (certain) degree

to good effect

to make matters worse,...

to make/cut a long story short

to my surprise

to no effect

to one's heart's content

to one's shame

to say the least

to sum up,...

to tell the truth

to the bitter end

to the profit of...

to top it all (off)

top of the range

toss/flip a coin

treat somebody with respect

trials and tribulations

true to life

true to one's word

turn a blind eye to something

turn down an offer

two years passed

under cover of darkness

under cover

under discussion

under false pretences

under pressure

under threat of something

until further notice

up to a point

up to the mark

ups and downs

upside down

wait one's turn

walls have ears

watch the time

watch what you are doing!

we are short of money

we can never be sure

we ran out of coffee

weak spot

weather permitting

weigh the pros and cons

well done!

what a pity/shame!

what a waste!

what are the chances that...?

what are you driving at?

what do you say?

what happened?

what I mean is...

what is she like?

what is this supposed to mean?!

what make is this car?

what on earth...?

what size are you?

what time is it?

what's biting/eating you?

what's happening?

what's the date today?

what's the matter?

what's the rush?

what's the time?

when I last saw her,...

when the need arises

when you come to think of it,...

when/after all is said and done

who would have thought

who's next?

whose turn is it?

will you join us for lunch?

win a prize

win a victory

win hands down

win somebody's confidence

with a heavy heart

with a view of the sea

with a view to doing something

with all due respect

with all one's heart

with great skill

with no extras

with respect to...

with the aim of doing something

with the help of something

within limits

within reach

without a second thought

without delay

without question

without regard to...

without risk to something

without success

words fail me

work hard

work in an office

work late

work like a dog

work one's guts out

work the land

wrong number

year in, year out

yes, by all means

you are requested...

you can say that again!

you can't miss it

you have a point there

you must be joking!

you should've known better

you took the words right out of my mouth

you're always making excuses!

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