an arm and (a|) leg

a large sum of money

majątek, kupę pieniędzy

majątek, kupę pieniędzy

Ex: That new laptop costs an arm and a leg. 
dive
dive
[Rzeczownik]

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

tania knajpa, podejrzana sala taneczna

tania knajpa, podejrzana sala taneczna

fat chance
fat chance
[Rzeczownik]

used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true

marne szanse, akurat

marne szanse, akurat

Ex: Fat chance he'll apologize after acting like that. 
blimp
blimp
[Rzeczownik]

a person who is significantly overweight, often used in a humorous or exaggerated manner

grubas, tłuścioch

grubas, tłuścioch

Ex: After eating too much, he joked that he was becoming a blimp. 
come off it
come off it
[wykrzyknik]

used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing

daj spokój, przestań już

daj spokój, przestań już

Ex: Come off it, you know that is not true. 
fries
fries
[Rzeczownik]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

frytki, frytki ziemniaczane

frytki, frytki ziemniaczane

Ex: She ordered a burger with a side of fries. 
to [grab] a bite (to eat|)

to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

zjeść coś na szybko, przekąsić coś szybko

zjeść coś na szybko, przekąsić coś szybko

Ex: Nothing's better than grabbing a bite to eat with friends. 
to [have] a cow

to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

robić aferę, robić scenę

robić aferę, robić scenę

Ex: Don't have a cow just because the meeting was moved to tomorrow. 
to [be] into {sb/sth}

to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

Ex: He's been into video games since he was a kid and still spends most of his free time playing them. 
john
john
[Rzeczownik]

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

toaleta, ubikacja

toaleta, ubikacja

to [lose] it
to lose it
[Fraza]

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

Ex: She tried to stay calm, but when she heard the news, she lost it and started sobbing. 
to polish off
to polish off
[Czasownik]

to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

zjeść, pochłonąć

zjeść, pochłonąć

Ex: After the party, he polished off the leftover cake in one sitting. 
(right|) off the bat

in an instant and with no delay

od razu, bez zwłoki

od razu, bez zwłoki

Ex: Right off the bat, he told us what the problem was. 
ritzy
ritzy
[przymiotnik]

luxurious and stylish, often associated with wealth or a high social status

elegancki, luksusowy

elegancki, luksusowy

Ex: The ritzy resort offered exclusive amenities, including a private beach, spa services, and gourmet dining. 
to [have] a screw (loose|missing)

to behave in a crazy and uncontrollable manner

mieć nierówno pod sufitem, mieć coś z głową

mieć nierówno pod sufitem, mieć coś z głową

Ex: He must have a screw loose if he thinks driving that fast is funny. 
slop
slop
[Rzeczownik]

unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form

pomyje, breja

pomyje, breja

Ex: The inmates complained about the slop served for lunch. 
to stink
to stink
[Czasownik]

to be morally wrong or unpleasant

śmierdzieć, nieprzyjemnie pachnieć

śmierdzieć, nieprzyjemnie pachnieć

Ex: The corruption scandal surrounding the politician really made the whole government stink. 
to [stop] (dead|right|) in {one's} tracks

to suddenly stop moving or doing something due to being extremely surprised, frightened, or impressed

stanąć jak wryty, zatrzymać się nagle

stanąć jak wryty, zatrzymać się nagle

Ex: The stunning performance by the magician stopped the audience dead in their tracks. 
to tip off
to tip off
[Czasownik]

to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem

poinformować dyskretnie, dać cynk

poinformować dyskretnie, dać cynk

Ex: He decided to tip the police off about the illegal activity. 
to wash down
to wash down
[Czasownik]

to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food

zapić, popić napojem

zapić, popić napojem

Ex: As a palate cleanser, it's common to wash down sushi with a sip of ginger tea. 
joint
joint
[Rzeczownik]

a place, such as a bar, club, or restaurant

knajpa, lokal

knajpa, lokal

Ex: We decided to grab a quick bite at the burger joint on the corner. 
to chow down
to chow down
[Czasownik]

to eat, often in a hearty or enthusiastic manner

jeść z entuzjazmem, wsuwać

jeść z entuzjazmem, wsuwać

Ex: After the hike, we couldn't wait to chow down on some pizza. 
to hold
to hold
[Czasownik]

to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish

usunąć, pominąć

usunąć, pominąć

Ex: I'd like a burger, but hold the onions. 
living soul
living soul
[Rzeczownik]

a human being or creature that possesses life and consciousness

żywa dusza, istota żywa

żywa dusza, istota żywa

Ex: He was the last living soul to leave the building. 
poker
poker
[Rzeczownik]

a person who is overweight or fat

grubas, osoba z nadwagą

grubas, osoba z nadwagą

Ex: He felt self-conscious being called a poker at the party. 
sneaking
sneaking
[przymiotnik]

used to describe something done in a secretive or furtive manner, typically to avoid detection or to hide intentions

podstępny, skryty

podstępny, skryty

Ex: I had a sneaking suspicion that he was hiding something from me. 
to [set] foot in

to enter or begin involvement in a particular place, situation, or context, often implying the start of an experience or journey

Ex: She has never set foot in this job before, but she's eager to learn. 
to [stiff] a waiter

to deliberately fail to give a proper tip or to withhold payment for services rendered by a waiter, usually implying an act of poor or unfair behavior

Ex: Don't stiff a waiter just because the service was slow; it's not their fault. 
one in a million

used to describe something or someone that is extremely rare, unique, or extraordinary, often with a positive connotation

Ex: She's one in a million for her generosity and kindness. 
give me five
give me five
[wykrzyknik]

used to ask for a high five, a gesture where two people slap the palms of their hands together as a form of celebration, greeting, or acknowledgment

Przybij piątkę!, Daj mi piątkę!

Przybij piątkę!, Daj mi piątkę!

Ex: Give me five! We did it! 
in seventh heaven

in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

w siódmym niebie, przeszczęśliwy

w siódmym niebie, przeszczęśliwy

Ex: She was in seventh heaven when she found out she had passed the exam. 
nine to five

a typical full-time job that operates during standard business hours, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Ex: After years of freelancing, she decided to go back to a nine to five. 
to [hang] ten

to surf toward the front of the surfboard so that the toes of both feet are hanging over the edge of the board

Ex: He was able to hang ten on the biggest wave of the day. 
to eighty-six
to eighty-six
[Czasownik]

to get rid of, discard, or eliminate something, often used in reference to canceling, rejecting, or killing

wyeliminować, anulować

wyeliminować, anulować

Ex: The restaurant decided to eighty-six the special for tonight. 
eighty-eight
eighty-eight
[Rzeczownik]

a standard full-sized piano

fortepian, standardowe pianino

fortepian, standardowe pianino

Ex: She spent years learning to play the eighty-eight and mastered many classical pieces. 
if I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times

used to emphasize that something has been repeated many times, often in frustration or to convey exasperation

Ex: If I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times – stop leaving your shoes all over the house! 
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