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RE: Idioms & translation

481. Someone is feeding you a line.
482. We can get it for a song.
483. We can get away clean.
484. Don't get in her hair.
485. She will get the ax.
486. We need to get the jump on them.
487. You should give it your best shot.
488. We will give them the slip.
489. He will go to bat for you.
490. She is going to the dogs.
491. She's got the world by the tail.
492. That's a horse of a different color.
493. If the shoe fits - wear it.
494. Don't jump the gun.
495. Let's kick up our heels.
496. This will knock their socks off.
497. We won't leave them high and dry.
498. It is a lemon.
499. We need to make a splash.
500. Money talks



translation:.

481. Someone is deceiving you.
482. We can get it for very little money.
483. We can escape punishment.
484. Don't bother her.
485. She will be fired.
486. We need to get an advantage on them.
487. You should try your hardest.
488. We will escape.
489. He will support you all the way.
490. She is becoming rundown.
491. She's happy and successful.
492. That's an entirely different situation.
493. If you are wrong admit it.
494. Don't be hasty.
495. Let's celebrate.
496. This will enthuse and excite them.
497. We won't abandon them.
498. It is defective.
499. We need to be successful and get their attention.
500. Money can influence people.




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501. They don't have a leg to stand on.
502. We'll put that on ice.
503. We are not out of the woods.
504. He is on his last legs.
505. We will play this one by ear.
506. Put your money where your mouth is.
507. They will raise a stink.
508. We will have to scratch their back.
509. They will sell you down the river.
510. Don't sell them short.
511. You must shape up or ship out.
512. Let's just shoot the breeze.
513. We are sitting pretty.
514. They gave us a snow job.
515. Don't spill the beans.
516. Don't spread yourself too thin.
517. Don't stick you neck out on this.
518. This is straight from the horse's mouth.
519. You must take the bull by the horns.
520. You are talking through your hat.



translation:

501. They have no defense for their actions.
502. We'll save that one for the future.
503. We are not out of danger.
504. He is sick and failing fast.
505. We will improvise as we go along.
506. You must follow through with what you say.
507. They will protest strongly.
508. We will have to do them a favor.
509. They will betray you.
510. Don't underestimate them.
511. You must behave or leave.
512. Let's just chat informally.
513. We are in a fortunate position.
514. It was insincere talk.
515. Don't reveal our secret.
516. Don't become involved in too many things.
517. Don't take too much risk.
518. It is from a reliable source.
519. You must take decisive action.
520. You are making foolish statements.




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521. I said it tongue in cheek.
522. What do they have up their sleeve?
523. She is a wet blanket.
524. She is tooting her own horn.
525. Above all to thy own self be true.
526. After all's said and done, more is said than done.
527. He has fallen afoul of the law.
528. It is all up in the air.
529. Be on the alert for danger.
530. That is up his alley.
531. In that she stands alone.
532. They will be along soon.
533. I will be able to get along.
534. All along I knew they would fail.
535. That will cost you and arm and a leg.
536. They welcomed us with open arms.
537. I will get around to it soon.
538. It is sold as is.
539. Don't turn your back on them.
540. Don't go back on your word.



translation:

521. I didn't say it seriously.
522. What facts have they concealed?
523. She's boring and spoils everyone's fun.
524. She is boasting.
525. First be honest to yourself.
526. In the end there's more talk than action.
527. He is in conflict with the law.
528. It is not been decided.
529. Watch for danger.
530. It is compatible with his ability.
531. She is unequaled.
532. They will be here soon.
533. I will be able to mange successfully.
534. From the beginning I knew they would fail.
535. It will cost an extravagant amount.
536. They were very cordial.
537. I will be able to deal with it.
538. It's sold with no guarantees.
539. Don't reject them.
540. Don't fail to keep your promise.




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541. It is in the bag.
542. They arrived bag and baggage.
543. Keep on the ball.
544. He is off base.
545. Right off the bat they fought.
546. We will go to bat for them.
547. Bear in mind their finances.
548. We will need to tighten our belt.
549. You bet we will go.
550. Between you and me they won't do it.
551. He is big on meat and potatoes.
552. We expect to make it big.
553. It will fill the bill.
554. We did it bit by bit.
555. They will try to put the bite on us.
556. We are now in the black.
557. The company is on the block.
558. They are blowing hot and cold.
559. He is just blowing off steam.
560. It came from out of the blue.



translation:

541. We are assured of a successful outcome.
542. They arrived with all their belongings.
543. Be alert, competent and efficient.
544. He is badly mistaken.
545. Immediately they fought.
546. We will assist them.
547. Remember their finances.
548. We must become thriftier.
549. Certainly we will go.
550. In strictest confidence, they won't do it.
551. He likes meat and potatoes.
552. We expect to be very successful.
553. It will meet all our requirements.
554. We did it little by little.
555. They will try to borrow money from us.
556. We are now profitable.
557. The company is for sale.
558. They are changing their minds.
559. He is just venting his anger.
560. It was totally unexpected.




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561. The new changes are across the board.
562. I feel it in my bones.
563. That is one for the books.
564. He has been hitting the bottle.
565. That is out of bounds.
566. Don't burn the bridges behind you.
567. He had money to burn.
568. We will go by and by.
569. By and large they are honest.
570. That was a close call.
571. He burns the candle at both ends.
572. She can't hold a candle to her friend.
573. Put your cards on the table.
574. He's got a card up his sleeve.
575. It is just not in the cards.
576. Try to catch your breath.
577. We will chalk up that one to experience.
578. We chewed the fat for a short while.
579. Next week we will clean house.
580. You must come clean.



translation:

561. It will affect all divisions and groups.
562. I have a premonition about this.
563. That is something entirely new.
564. He has begun to drink (alcohol) to excess.
565. That is beyond your limits.
566. Keep the possibility of retreat.
567. He had lots of money.
568. We will go in a little while.
569. For the most part they are honest.
570. It was a narrow escape.
571. He spends too much energy in all directions.
572. She is not nearly as good as her friend.
573. Be frank about your motives and intentions.
574. He has a secret plan in reserve.
575. It is not likely to occur.
576. Rest so you can continue.
577. We will credit that to experience.
578. We talked casually for a while.
579. Next week we will get rid of anyone undesirable.
580. You must confess your error.




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581. She is in the clear.
582. We need to clear the air.
583. She has her head in the clouds.
584. He killed her in cold blood.
585. He was left out in the cold.
586. They were acting in concert.
587. They left him to cool his heels.
588. They asked her to cool it.
589. He tried to cut corners. I
590. We are up a creek.
591. She is bent out of shape.
592. I'm fed up with him.
593. I'm flat broke.
594. She is a blabbermouth.
595. We are antsy about that.
596. It will cost you a bundle.
597. Give it some elbow grease.
598. I'm beat.
599. You need to cut that out.
600. It's as easy as pie.

translation:
581. She is free from danger or suspicion.
582. Let's ignore emotional tensions and differences.
583. She is not in the real world.
584. He killed her without any feeling, or remorse.
585. He got nothing.
586. They were acting together.
587. He was left waiting.
588. She was asked to calm down and relax.
589. It's a dangerous, possibly illegal solution.
590. We are in a difficult or unfortunate position.
591. She is upset about something.
592. I have no patience with him.
593. I have no money.
594. She talks all the time.
595. We are not confident about it.
596. It will be quite expensive.
597. You need to go to work.
598. I am very tired.
599. Stop doing that.
600. It is very simple.




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