(as|) snug as a bug in a rug
[Fraza]
used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting
Ex:
boo hoo
[wykrzyknik]
bu hu
Ex:
Po wysłuchaniu skarg tylko wzruszył ramionami i odpowiedział: "Boo hoo, witaj w życiu."
bummer in the summer
[Fraza]
something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans
Ex:
by hook or by crook
[Fraza]
by any means that is necessary
Ex:
The
company
was
determined
to
increase
profits
by
hook
or
by
crook
,
even if
it
meant
laying off
some
employees
.
to [be] cruising for a bruising
[Fraza]
to knowingly do what can get one into trouble
Ex:
Mocking
your
boss
in front of
the
entire
team
is
a
surefire
way
to
be
cruising
for
a
bruising
at work
.
used to emphasize that people have different tastes, preferences, and needs, and that it is important to recognize and respect these differences
Ex:
The
human resources
manager
understood
that
her
employees
had
varying
needs
and
preferences
,
and
created
a
flexible
work
environment
to
accommodate
them
-
different
strokes
for
different
folks
.
(as|) drunk as a (skunk|fiddler)
[Fraza]
so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic
Ex:
He
had
a few
too many
at
the
pub
,
and
by
the
end
of
the
night
,
he
was
as
drunk
as
a
fiddler
.
fair and square
[Fraza]
done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules
Ex:
Despite
fierce
competition
,
she
won
the
race
fair
and
square
.
fender-bender
[Rzeczownik]
drobna stłuczka
Ex:
They
decided
not
to
report
the
fender-bender
since
the
damage
was
minimal
.
Zdecydowali się nie zgłaszać drobnej stłuczki, ponieważ szkody były minimalne.
to [go] with the flow
[Fraza]
to accept things as they happen, without trying to control or resist them
Ex:
I
do
n’t
know
what
’s
going
to
happen
,
but
I
’m
just
going to
go with
the
flow
.
holy moly
[wykrzyknik]
o rany
Ex:
"
I
opened
the
box
,
and
holy
moly
,
it
was
filled
with
chocolates
.
Otworzyłem pudełko i o rany, było pełne czekoladek.
hot to trot
[Fraza]
eager or ready for sexual activity
Ex:
After
a
long
week
,
she
was
feeling
hot
to
trot
and
ready
for
some
fun
.
humdrum
[przymiotnik]
monotonny
Ex:
Pomimo malowniczego krajobrazu, mała wioska była znana ze swojego monotonnego stylu życia i braku opcji rozrywkowych.
hustle and bustle
[Fraza]
a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation
Ex:
The
hustle
and
bustle
of
the
airport
made it
difficult
to
find
a
quiet
place
to
relax
.
you snooze, you lose
[Zdanie]
used to emphasize the importance of staying cautious and alert, so as not to miss any opportunities
Ex:
I
always
tell
my
students
that
you
snooze,
you
lose,
and
that
they
should
always
be
ready
to
take
advantage
of
opportunities
when
they
arise.
in a while, crocodile
[Fraza]
used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way
Ex:
itsy-bitsy
[przymiotnik]
malutki
Ex:
The
kitten
had
an
itsy-bitsy
scratch
on
its
nose
from
playing
too
rough
.
Kotek miał malutkie zadrapanie na nosie od zbyt brutalnej zabawy.
jeepers creepers
[wykrzyknik]
Ojej
Ex:
Oh
,
jeepers
creepers
,
I
ca
n’t
believe
I
forgot
my
keys
again
!
O, jezu, nie mogę uwierzyć, że znowu zapomniałem kluczy!
jet set
[Rzeczownik]
jet set
Ex:
She
’s
part
of
the
jet set
,
constantly
traveling
between
Paris
,
New York
,
and
Milan
.
Ona jest częścią jet setu, nieustannie podróżując między Paryżem, Nowym Jorkiem i Mediolanem.
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.
local yokel
[Rzeczownik]
wieśniak
Ex:
The
city
folk
were
so
surprised
by
the
local yokels
and
their
down-to-earth
attitude
.
Mieszczuchy były tak zaskoczone lokalnymi wieśniakami i ich prostolinijnym podejściem.
loose lips sink ships
[Zdanie]
used to warn against the dangers of careless talk or gossip, particularly in situations where secrecy or confidentiality is important, as it can have serious consequences
Ex:
She
knew
that
loose
lips
sink
ships
,
so
she
kept
the
details
of
her
new
project
to
herself
until
it
was
ready
to
be
launched
.
![to [have] it made in the shade](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40461/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [have] it made in the shade")
to [have] it made in the shade
[Fraza]
to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life
Ex:
With
a
high-paying
job
,
a
beautiful
home
,
and
a
loving
family
,
she
has
it
made
in
the
shade
.
![to [make] or [break]](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40489/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [make] or [break]")
to [make] or [break]
[Fraza]
to bring about either success or failure for someone or something
Ex:
Timing
can
often
make
or
break
a
major
investment
decision
.
hocus-pocus
[wykrzyknik]
abrakadabra
Ex:
Machnięciem mojej różdżki i szczyptą pyłu wróżki, hokus pokus, i królik pojawia się z kapelusza!
okey-dokey
[wykrzyknik]
okej
Ex:
Podpisała umowę i powiedziała: "Dobrze, jestem zadowolona z warunków."
mean and lean
[Fraza]
(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition
Ex:
His
fighting
style
is
mean
and
lean
,
wasting
no
energy
on
unnecessary
moves
.
mumbo jumbo
[Rzeczownik]
bełkot
Ex:
The
technical
manual
was
full
of
jargon
and
mumbo jumbo
,
making
it
challenging
for
beginners
to
follow
the
instructions
.
Podręcznik techniczny był pełen żargonu i bełkotu, co utrudniało początkującym śledzenie instrukcji.
the nitty-gritty
[Fraza]
the most important aspects or principles of something such as an experience or idea
Ex:
The
team
had to
deal with
the
nitty-gritty
of
budgeting
and
logistics
to
make
the
event
a
success
.
nitwit
[Rzeczownik]
głupek
Ex:
She
called
him
a
nitwit
after
he
put
salt
in
his
coffee
instead of
sugar
.
no pain, no gain
[Fraza]
used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything
Ex:
no way, Jose
[wykrzyknik]
nie ma mowy
Ex:
Nigdy nie poszedłbym na skoki spadochronowe, nie ma mowy, José!
out and about
[przysłówek]
na zewnątrz i aktywny
Ex:
Out and about
for
most
of
the
day
,
she
barely
spent
time
at home
.
Na zewnątrz i zajęta przez większość dnia, prawie nie spędzała czasu w domu.
palsy-walsy
[przymiotnik]
zbyt poufały
Ex:
I
ca
n’t
stand
his
palsy-walsy
manner
,
especially
when
he
’s
trying
to
win
someone
over
.
Nie mogę znieść jego zbyt poufałego sposobu bycia, zwłaszcza gdy próbuje kogoś zjednać.
party-hearty
[przymiotnik]
imprezowicz
Ex:
They
’re
a
party-hearty
group
,
always
planning
wild
adventures
and
big
celebrations
.
Są zabawową grupą, zawsze planującą szalone przygody i duże celebracje.
pooper scooper
[Rzeczownik]
łopatka do kupy
Ex:
She
brought
her
pooper scooper
along
to
the
park
just in case
.
"
Zabrała swoją łopatkę do sprzątania odchodów do parku na wszelki wypadek.
[scarf] and [barf]
[Fraza]
the action of eating something rapidly or in large quantities, leading to feeling so full or sick that vomiting occurs afterward
Ex:
He
scarfed
and
barfed
the
entire
bag
of
chips
in
one
sitting
.
see you later, alligator
[Zdanie]
used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner
to [shop] until {sb} [drop]
[Fraza]
to shop for an extended period of time, often to the point of exhaustion
Ex:
She
loves
to
shop
until
she
drops
whenever
there
's
a
sale
.
silly Billy
[Rzeczownik]
głupiutki
Ex:
Come on
,
silly Billy
,
stop
making
that
funny
face
!
No dalej, silly Billy, przestań robić tę śmieszną minę!
super duper
[przymiotnik]
super świetny
Ex:
I
'm
feeling
super duper
excited
about
the
trip
.
Czuję się super duper podekscytowany wycieczką.
tee-hee
[wykrzyknik]
hi-hi
Ex:
She
covered
her
mouth
and
whispered
,
tee-hee
,
after
sneaking
the
last
cookie
.
Zakryła usta i szepnęła, hi-hi, po ukradnięciu ostatniego ciasteczka.
up your nose with a rubber hose
[Fraza]
used to playfully or mockingly dismiss someone, often as a lighthearted insult or comeback
Ex:
When
he
kept
bragging
about
his
new
bike
,
I
just
laughed
and
said
,
up
your
nose
with
a
rubber
hose
!
wear and tear
[Fraza]
the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging
Ex:
He
was
worried
about
the
wear
and
tear
on
his
shoes
from
all
the
walking
.
wham-bam, thank you ma'am
[Zdanie]
used to describe a quick, casual sexual encounter, where there is little to no emotional involvement, often followed by a swift departure or goodbye
Ex:
what is the plan, Sam?
[Zdanie]
used to ask someone for their intended course of action or next steps, often in a casual or lighthearted manner
Ex:
![to [wheel] and [deal]](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/41013/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [wheel] and [deal]")
to [wheel] and [deal]
[Fraza]
to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business
Ex:
To
succeed
in
the
stock market
,
you
need
to
know
how
to
wheel
and
deal
effectively
.