Common expressions - 2025

There is a need to address that issue.

By pre-ordering online, I can save a lot of hassle on the day of the event.

She played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement.

He will need to liaise with the different departments to ensure that the project is completed on time.

Can you give me a ballpark figure of how much the project will cost?

Working-class families are feeling the pinch in the wake of the recession. When my father lost his job and we had to live on my mother's earnings, we really started to feel the pinch

If the banks start struggling, it will have a knock-on effect for the rest of the economy.

Jeśli banki zaczną mieć kłopoty, spowoduje to efekt domina dla reszty gospodarki.

We have put in place several measures to ensure the safety of our employees; to this end, all new safety protocols will be made mandatory.

Despite our best efforts, the global pandemic continues and there is no end in sight.

The government has been reluctant to address the problem and it seems that they have finally dropped the ball.

They ate in the dining room once in a blue moon.

Jadali w jadalni raz na ruski rok.

Losing weight is easier said than done.

I know it's been a tough year, but hang in there. Everything will be OK!

I'm not sure which job offer I should accept - I think I'll sleep on it for the night before I decide.

They always root for the home team.

I panicked when he said the test was tomorrow, but then I realized he was just pulling my leg.

I've bought a new touchscreen computer, it's the greatest thing since sliced bread, I can't believe I ever worked without it

Please don't beat about the bush, I need a clear answer.

Don't lose sleep worrying about things outside your control; tomorrow is a new day. Worrying about the problem won't help, but it will make you lose sleep.

We need to bridge the gap in healthcare access across different regions.

The requirement for extensive travel became a deal breaker for the job candidate. The high cost of renovation turned out to be a deal breaker for us.

I understand you're looking to do us a favor here. After lunch I'm looking to do some exercises.

There are so many other things I have to see to. It's important to see to your health regularly with check-ups.

We've got to do this by the book. The factory's quality control team inspects every product by the book before shipment.

The elephant in the room was finally addressed during the meeting. The couple's age difference was the elephant in the room at their wedding.

We'll have to redesign the entire system from the ground up to fix these issues. The software was outdated, so we had to rewrite it from the ground up.

Her presentation hit the nail on the head, addressing all the key issues perfectly. Absolutely yes, you hit the nail on the head.

The group of movers and shakers inspired many young entrepreneurs present. Innovative ideas were shared by movers and shakers at the annual summit.

She wanted to travel together, no strings attached, just enjoying the moment. The consultation was free, no strings attached, allowing me to explore my options.

That's not going to fly.

So we put the idea on the back burner for a few months. I tend to put personal projects on the back burner when work gets busy. We have to put the new project on the back burner for now.

We had to play hardball to secure the funding we desperately needed. She knows how to play hardball when the situation calls for it. In business, you have to play hardball sometimes to achieve your goals.

The rule of thumb for cooking pasta is one liter of water per 100 grams. There is no rule of thumb, no age limit. Before making a decision, my rule of thumb is to sleep on it.

All my efforts have gone down the drain because the contest won't take place. If we don't act quickly, this opportunity will go down the drain.

Wszystkie moje wysiłki poszły na marne, bo konkurs się nie odbędzie.

I know it's a long shot. There might be a way to win this, but it's a long shot. Trying to negotiate a raise during a recession was definitely a long shot for her.

I must attend to the urgent matter before the meeting. Margaret, would you please attend to that?

She must contend with her fears before making the big leap in her career. They will contend with financial hardships while launching their new business next year.

He reads books to cope with feelings of loneliness and isolation. Families cope with crises in various ways. Today we'll talk how to cope with the difficulties of everyday life.

We need to deal with the backlog of orders before the end of the week. You can't deal with everything.

He needs to follow up on the application process. She will follow up on the project next week.

We can handle the rest of the details if you want.

The new computer can process several complex calculations at once, saving time. We store your email address so we can process any warranty cases.

A heavy-duty vehicle can tackle jobs that standard cars simply can't handle. We can tackle these challenges better together.

He is my father and I can take care of him. Rest easy, my friend. I'll take care of everything while you're away.

I've been itching to do something outside of school. I'm really itching to do that.

I prefer not to split hairs when we're discussing such a trivial matter.

She had to work against the clock to send her report before the meeting. I usually work against the clock when I have multiple tasks to complete.

One night he arrived at my flat right out of the blue. She actually called me last night out of the blue. He calls me out of the blue one day.

Pewnej nocy pojawił się niespodziewanie w moim mieszkaniu.

I had no backup plan for the presentation, so I had to play by ear.

The junior developers always end up doing the grunt work on the project. Even advanced technology can't eliminate all forms of grunt work.

If you wish her dead, by all means, keep moving forward. Even if our actions are not legal - they are by all means legitimate.

I'm not always right, by no means. This list is by no means complete.

The rescue mission continued, come what may.

I don't want to miss the boat, so I'm submitting my application early. He always seems to miss the boat on trendy product launches.

The marketing team barked up the wrong tree with their latest advertising campaign. They are barking up the wrong tree thinking I can help with their project.

This old car needs some elbow grease to get it running again. Removing these stubborn stains will require some serious elbow grease, I'm afraid.

The entire neighborhood was up in arms about the new construction project. When the manager announced budget cuts, the team was up in arms.

I smell a rat in this business deal; it seems too good to be true. My grandmother always smells a rat when telemarketers call with amazing offers.

The couple was on cloud nine after their perfect wedding day. Meeting his favorite actor put the young fan on cloud nine.

During the meeting, please don't spill the beans about the upcoming changes. I told her about the surprise party, but she promised not to spill the beans.

Despite the challenges, our team managed to cut the mustard and deliver on time. The team needs someone who can really cut the mustard under pressure.

She wanted to join the advanced class, but the teacher said no dice. Sorry. No dice.

That car will cost an arm and a leg to maintain each year. This luxury hotel will cost an arm and a leg for just one night. Traveling during peak season tends to cost an arm and a leg.

Nowadays, the population and the cities have grown by leaps and bounds. The young athlete's skills improved by leaps and bounds after intensive training.

Well, hold on to him, because they are few and far between. Good job opportunities in this field are few and far between these days.

Let your opponents bite the dust and show them who's the real champion. My old washing machine finally bit the dust. I'm going to have to buy a new one. Judging by all that noise coming from her car, I'm pretty sure it's about to bite the dust.

We'll have to bite the bullet and tell our parents about the accident. It's time to bite the bullet and have that difficult conversation with him.

I couldn't solve the riddle so I threw in the towel. I'm not ready yet to throw in the towel.

Nie mogłam rozwiązać zagadki, więc spasowałam.

As team leader, he had to lay down the law to ensure project success. Parents should lay down the law about internet usage to protect their children.

When my grandmother starts telling stories about her youth, I'm all ears. Tell me about your first day at the new job—I'm all ears!

He tends to speak off the cuff, which makes his speeches feel natural. I'm not very good at making speeches off-the-cuff.