![to [blow] {sth} (far|way|up|all|) out of proportion](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45311/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [blow] {sth} (far|way|up|all|) out of proportion")
to make a situation appear much bigger or more serious than it actually is
Ex:
![to [break] out in a sweat](/assets/img/no-pic-260w.png "to [break] out in a sweat")
to [break] out in a sweat
[frază]
to suddenly start sweating
Ex:
The
intense
heat
caused
everyone
in
the
room
to
break out in
a
sweat
despite
the
air conditioning
.
![to [carry] a tune](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/38711/thumb/sing/180?type=jpeg "to [carry] a tune")
to [carry] a tune
[frază]
to produce correct musical sounds by one's voive voice
Ex:
She
has
a
beautiful
voice
and
can
carry
a
tune
effortlessly
.
a fair shake
[frază]
a chance or opportunity given to a person equally as others
Ex:
I
believe
everyone
deserves
a
fair
shake
in
life
.
![to [go] off the deep end](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42532/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [go] off the deep end")
to [go] off the deep end
[frază]
to suddenly and violently express one's anger
Ex:
I
fear
she
will
go off
the
deep
end
if
she
does
n't
get
the
job
she
's
been
hoping
for
.
![to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/17557/thumb/unlucky/180?type=jpeg "to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer")
to have no chance of achieving success
Ex:
After
the
devastating
earthquake
,
many
people
were
trapped
under
the
rubble
and
did
n't
have
a
prayer
of
being
rescued
.
to talk into
[verb]
convinge
Ex:
He's
against
the
idea,
but
I
think
I
can
talk
him
into
it.
El este împotriva ideii, dar cred că îl pot convince.
that does it
[interjecție]
Gata!
Ex:
After
her
boss
criticized
her
for
the
third
time
this
week
,
Jane
decided
that
enough
was
enough
and
said
,
"
That
does it
!
După ce șeful ei a criticat-o pentru a treia oară săptămâna aceasta, Jane a decis că a ajuns și a spus: "Gata! Demisionez de la acest job."
through the wringer
[frază]
experiencing many difficulties or challenges
Ex:
Completing
a
marathon
can
put
a
person
through
the
wringer
,
testing
both
physical
and
mental
endurance
.
![to [get] a grip on {oneself}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44282/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [get] a grip on {oneself}")
to [get] a grip on {oneself}
[frază]
to stop behaving foolishly or recklessly and gain full control of one's emotions and thoughts
Ex:
Having
dealt with
anxiety attacks
before
,
Kevin
has
learned
strategies
to
help
him
get
a
grip
on
himself
when
he
starts
feeling
one
coming on
.
to pull together
[verb]
a lucra împreună
Ex:
In
tough
times
,
it
's
crucial
for
families
to
pull together
and
support
one another
.
În vremuri grele, este crucial ca familiile să se unească și să se sprijine reciproc.
that tears it
[Propoziție]
used to indicate that something is the final frustration before a breaking point
Ex:
They
raised
the
rent
again?
That
tears
it,
I’m
moving
out!
to [cut] class
[frază]
to skip or intentionally miss a class, typically without an acceptable excuse
Ex:
He
decided
to
cut
class
and
go to
the
beach
instead
.
to [kiss] up to {sb}
[frază]
to excessively flatter or be overly submissive to someone, usually in an attempt to gain favor or advantages
Ex:
He’s
always
kissing
up
to
the
boss,
hoping
for
a
promotion.