![to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/47312/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down")
to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation
Ex:
![to [catch] {sb} red-handed](/assets/img/no-pic-260w.png "to [catch] {sb} red-handed")
to [catch] {sb} red-handed
[Fraza]
to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest
Ex:
to dump
[Czasownik]
wyrzucać
Ex:
The
construction
site
was
marred
by
individuals
who
dumped
debris
illegally
.
Plac budowy został zniszczony przez osoby, które nielegalnie wyrzuciły gruz.
to fall for
[Czasownik]
dać się nabrać
Ex:
Many
people
fell for
the
fake news
story
,
spreading
misinformation
on
social media
.
Wiele osób dało się nabrać na fałszywą wiadomość, rozpowszechniając dezinformację w mediach społecznościowych.
forget that noise
[Zdanie]
used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something
Ex:
When
her
friend
suggested
a
diet
of
only
raw vegetables
,
she
exclaimed
,
"
Forget
that
noise
;
I
love
my
pizza
too much
.
"
fresh out of {sth}
[Fraza]
having finished one's supply of something very recently
Ex:
They
checked
their
inventory
,
but
apparently
they
're
fresh
out of
the
blender
that
's
on
sale
.
to [get] a kick out of {sth}
[Fraza]
to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something
Ex:
The
comedian
's
stand-up
routine
was
hilarious
,
and
the
audience
got
a
kick
out of
his
witty
humor
.
to get
[Czasownik]
zrozumieć
Ex:
I
could
n't
get
what
she
said
over
the
phone
;
the
connection
was
poor
.
Nie mogłem zrozumieć, co powiedziała przez telefon; połączenie było słabe.
to [give] {sth} a rest
[Fraza]
to put a sudden stop to something one was doing for some time
Ex:
She
's
been
studying
for
hours
on
end
,
so
her
friends
suggested
she
give
her
books
a
rest
and
take
a
break
.
nuts
[przymiotnik]
szalony
Ex:
They
said
he
was
nuts
for
talking to
himself
all
day
.
Mówili, że jest szalony, bo cały dzień rozmawia sam ze sobą.
odds and ends
[Fraza]
various small things that have no importance or value
Ex:
The
garage
was
filled
with
tools
,
paints
,
and
various
odds
and
ends
.
one-track mind
[Rzeczownik]
umysł jednostronny
Ex:
His
one-track mind
for
money
often
leads
him
to
make
questionable
decisions
in pursuit of
wealth
.
Jego umysł jednokierunkowy skierowany na pieniądze często prowadzi go do podejmowania wątpliwych decyzji w pogoni za bogactwem.
to pick up
[Czasownik]
kupić
Ex:
Whenever
she
travels
,
she
likes
to
pick up
souvenirs
.
Za każdym razem, gdy podróżuje, lubi zbierać pamiątki.
to [put] {one's} finger on {sth}
[Fraza]
to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason
Ex:
I
know
something
has
changed
in
our
team
dynamics
,
but
I
ca
n't
quite
put
my
finger
on
the
exact
moment
it
happened
.
![to [get|take|keep] {one's} mind off {sth}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46354/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [get|take|keep] {one's} mind off {sth}")
to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant
Ex:
The
good
thing
about
running
is
that
it
takes
my
mind
off
any
problems
I
have
.
totally
[przysłówek]
całkowicie
Ex:
The
dress
she
wore
was
totally
out of
fashion
.
Sukienka, którą miała na sobie, była całkowicie niemodna.
bum
[Rzeczownik]
nieudacznik
Ex:
She
's
been
a
bum
all
week
,
ever since
her
promotion
fell through
.
Była nieudacznikiem cały tydzień, odkąd jej awans się nie udał.
to clean out
[Czasownik]
opróżnić
Ex:
The
storm
cleaned out
the
supplies
at
the
store
.
Burza oczyściła zapasy w sklepie.
to [get] a clue
[Fraza]
to become aware of something, often used when someone is slow to understand a situation or misses obvious signs
Ex:
He
still
does
n't
get
a
clue
that
she
's
not
interested
.
honker
[Rzeczownik]
wielki nos
Ex:
He
was
known
for
his
honker
,
which
made
him
stand out
.
Był znany ze swojego wielkiego nosa, co czyniło go wyróżniającym się.
look what the cat dragged in
[Zdanie]
used to comment on someone's unexpected or unkempt arrival, typically when they appear disheveled, tired, or out of place
Ex:
Look
what
the
cat
dragged in
,
late
as usual
!
to rag
[Czasownik]
dokuczać
Ex:
They
ragged
him
about
his
new
haircut
all
day
.
Dokuczali mu przez cały dzień z powodu jego nowej fryzury.
to [stuff] {one's} face
[Fraza]
to eat a large quantity of food quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners or the amount consumed
Ex:
She
was
so
hungry
that
she
ended
up
stuffing
her
face
at
the
buffet
.
Big Berta
[Rzeczownik]
Wielka Berta
Ex:
Kiedy przedstawili Big Bertha, wszyscy myśleli, że to tylko postać, ale miała dużo uroku.
by George
[wykrzyknik]
Na George'a
Ex:
By
George
,
I
never
thought of
it
that
way
!
Na Boga, nigdy nie myślałem o tym w ten sposób!
to [hit] the road
[Fraza]
to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip
Ex:
The
touring
band
was
ready
to
hit
the
road
,
bringing
their
music
to
different
cities
and
venues
.
jack shit
[Rzeczownik]
nic
Ex:
After
searching
for
hours
,
we
found
jack shit
.
Po godzinach szukania znaleźliśmy gówno.
extremely quickly or almost instantaneously
Ex:
They
were
out
the
door
and
on
their
way
before
you
can
say
Jackie Robinson
—
talk
about
speed
!
Joe Schmoe
[Rzeczownik]
Kowalski
Ex:
He
’s
just
your
typical
Joe Schmoe
,
not
really
standing out
in
any
way
.
On jest po prostu twoim typowym Joe Schmoe, nie wyróżniającym się w żaden sposób.
Johnny on the spot
[Fraza]
someone who is very prompt, reliable, and available when needed, especially in a situation requiring immediate action
Ex:
As soon as
the
team
needed
a
substitute
,
Mike
was
Johnny
on
the
spot
.
no way, Jose
[wykrzyknik]
nie ma mowy
Ex:
Nigdy nie poszedłbym na skoki spadochronowe, nie ma mowy, José!
Don Juan
[Rzeczownik]
Don Juan
Ex:
She
could
tell
he
was
a
Don Juan
by the way
he
effortlessly
won
her
attention
.
Mogła powiedzieć, że był Don Juanem, po tym, jak bez wysiłku zdobywał jej uwagę.
for Pete's sake
[wykrzyknik]
na miłość boską
Ex:
Na miłość boską, nie zapomnij zamknąć drzwi przed wyjściem!
for the love of {sb/sth}
[wykrzyknik]
Dla miłości do kogoś lub czegoś
Ex:
Dla miłości wszystkiego, co czyste, czy możesz po prostu raz posłuchać?