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Idioms & translation

Idiom

1. She is a peach.
2. He's full of beans.
3. It's not my cup of tea.
4. He's full of baloney.
5. It's just sour grapes.
6. That's corny.
7. I'm in a pickle.
8. He brings home the bacon.
9. She's in a stew.
10. He's the top banana.
11. He's the salt of the earth.
12. She's worth her salt.
13. They're two peas in a pod.
14. I'm nuts about you.
15. It's a piece of cake.
16. You can't have your cake and eat it too.
17. He's a real ham.
18. It's a hard nut to crack.
19. Let's talk turkey.
20. He's a bad egg.


translation

1. She's sweet and helpful.
2. He's not telling the truth.
3. I don't care for that.
4. He doesn't know what he's talking about.
5. They have resentment.
6. It's sentimental.
7. I'm in a dilemma.
8. He brings home the family money.
9. She's upset.
10. He's the headman.
11. He's a very good person.
12. She's a valuable employee.
13. If you see one you see the other.
14. I'm in love with you.
15. It's quite simple.
16. You can't use it and save it.
17. He's a frustrated actor.
18. It's a difficult problem to solve.
19. Let's talk seriously.
20. He cannot be trusted.




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RE: Idioms & translation

21. We need to break the ice.
22. We'll get a baker's dozen.
23. He's got a finger in every pie.
24. You'll have to take potluck.
25. She's hard-boiled.
26. He's the apple of my eye.
27. He's a rotten egg.
28. It's for the birds.
29. She eats like a bird.
30. He's a wolf in sheep's clothing.
31. I smell a rat.
32. He's chicken-hearted.
33. I could eat a horse.
34. Please don't monkey around.
35. We'll kill two birds with one stone.
36. It's three miles as the crow flies.
37. Don't cry wolf.
38. It has dog-eared pages.
39. He's the underdog.
40. She's like a fish out of water.



translation
21. Everyone's a little tense - lets be friendly.
22. We'll get items.
23. He has many deals going.
24. Be happy with what we have on hand.
25. She makes tough deals.
26. He's my favorite person.
27. He is a thoroughly evil person.
28. It's a crazy idea.
29. She eats little or nothing.
30. He's a bad guy pretending to be good.
31. Someone has betrayed us.
32. He has no courage.
33. I'm extremely hungry.
34. Get serious and stop playing.
35. One solution solves two problems.
36. It's three miles going straight.
37. Don't give a false alarm.
38. It's a well-used popular book.
39. He's not the favorite to win.
40. She is not in her area of expertise.




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RE: Idioms & translation

41. You'll stir up a hornet's nest.
42. Don't let him get your goat.
43. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill.
44. They are packed like sardines.
45. We got a bird's eye view.
46. We're on a wild-goose chase.
47. It's raining cats and dogs.
48. It's just monkey business.
49. He'll weasel out.
50. She'll go ape.
51. Let's talk turkey.
52. Don't let the cat out of the bag.
53. Those are crocodile tears.
54. He's a card shark.
55. We had a whale of a time.
56. He drinks like a fish.
57. I've got a frog in my throat.
58. He rolled snake eyes.
59. She's pig-headed.
60. It sounds fishy.




translation:

41. You'll cause a great deal of new problems.
42. Don't let him get you upset.
43. Don't make big of something insignificant.
44. There is absolutely no room for even one more.
45. We had a very good viewpoint from on high.
46. We were chasing something that didn't exist.
47. It is the heaviest rain I have ever seen.
48. The business is either his own business or fake.
49. He'll back out of all agreements.
50. She'll become very upset.
51. Let's begin to talk seriously.
52. Don't tell our secret.
53. Those are false tears.
54. He is a professional card player.
55. We had a great time.
56. He is a heavy alcohol drinker.
57. I need to clear my throat in order to talk right.
58. His dice had two ones.
59. She is very stubborn.
60. It doesn't sound like it's true
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61. Don't make a hog of yourself.
62. Quit horsing around.
63. He's a rat.
64. He ratted on me.
65. She is a stool pigeon.
66. I can't make heads or tails of it.
67. She's no spring chicken.
68. She lost her head.
69. He can't keep his head above water.
70. That's just off the top of my head.
71. She's got her head in the clouds.
72. She's levelheaded.
73. He's head over heels in love.
74. It just goes through my head.
75. You've got rocks in your head.
76. Let's put our heads together.
77. Use your head.
78. Her hair will be standing on end.
79. She's up to her head in work.
80. He's at it tooth and nail.



translation:

61. Don't take more than your share.
62. Stop being silly and get serious.
63. He is not to be trusted.
64. He informed others about my secrets.
65. She informs on everybody.
66. She is a tough old lady.
67. I can't understand what you are talking about.
68. She did something crazy.
69. He's too busy with many things.
70. Here's an idea without too much thought.
71. Her ideas are not practical.
72. She's always has good practical ideas.
73. He's so in love he doesn't care about anything.
74. I can't seem to concentrate.
75. Your ideas are not realistic.
76. Let's share ideas.
77. Start thinking about a solution.
78. This solution will distress her greatly.
79. She has too much to do right now.
80. He's gives the problem all his attention.




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81. I've got a lump in my throat.
82. You'd better save your neck.
83. You better turn the other cheek.
84. Just swallow your pride.
85. My lips are sealed.
86. It's a slap in the face.
87. You can talk until you're blue in the face.
88. You must face the music.
89. He can't keep a straight face.
90. He'll fall flat on his face.
91. That will blow my mind.
92. I want to pick your brains.
93. He gave me a piece of his mind.
94. You get on my nerves.
95. That'll boggle your mind.
96. You've got to get up your nerve.
97. Don't just shoot off your mouth.
98. Her spirits are low.
99. Watch your mouth!
100. He put his foot in his mouth.




translation:

81. I am emotionally involved and distressed.
82. You must survive this situation.
83. Don't let what they say bother you!
84. Forget your pride and solve the problem.
85. I will never reveal the secret.
86. That is an insult to me.
87. They aren't listening to you.
88. Admit your error - solve it and go on.
89. Try to keep from laughing at them.
90. He will fail on this thing.
91. I will be totally surprised.
92. I need and want some ideas from you.
93. He scolded me for my deficiencies.
94. What you do or say often irritates me.
95. This will absolutely amaze you.
96. Don't be afraid of trying something.
97. Wait and speak when you've thought about it.
98. She's down in the mouth.
99. You've said something offensive.
100. He said something very stupid





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101. She's got a big mouth.
102. It's just hand to mouth.
103. Keep a stiff upper lip.
104. It makes my mouth water.
105. It was by word of mouth.
106. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
107. It will melt in your mouth.
108. You can save your breath.
109. She takes my breath away.
110. I did it by the skin of my teeth.
111. It's on the tip of my tongue.
112. You'll eat your words.
113. She's got a sharp tongue.
114. It's my mother tongue.
115. It was a slip of the tongue.
116. He said it tongue in cheek.
117. She's tongue-tied.
118. I only have eyes for you.
119. I never want to lay eyes on you.
120. I've got my eye on you
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translation:

101. She talks too much and says the wrong things.
102. It is a very low cost project.
103. Keep trying and you can succeed.
104. I think that is a very attractive idea.
105. I was told in person.
106. I don't feel comfortable with that idea.
107. You will like this idea.
108. They don't listen - they're not open to anything.
109. She's the most wonderful creature I've ever seen.
110. I just barely got the job done.
111. I know it - I just can't say it now.
112. Any thing you say may come back to haunt you.
113. Her words are like a sword - they can hurt.
114. It is my native language.
115. I didn't intend to say that.
116. He was kidding when he said that.
117. She's so excited she can't speak.
118. You are the object of my affection.
119. Go! I never want to see you again.
120. I'm watching you - one mistake and you're gone.




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121. He's making eyes at her.
122. That'll make your eyes pop.
123. I can't believe my eyes.
124. There's more than meets the eye.
125. She's a sight for sore eyes.
126. You need to catch his eye.
127. His eyes are bigger than his stomach.
128. Feast your eyes on that.
129. She will pull the wool over his eyes.
130. It's a highbrow place.
131. You'll pay through the nose.
132. Don't turn up your nose at me.
133. She's got a nose for news.
134. She won by a nose.
135. You need to lead them by the nose.
136. Keep your nose clean.
137. It's nothing to sneeze at.
138. It's under your nose.
139. She won by a hair.
140. I'm all ears.




translation:

121. He is flirting with her.
122. You will be really surprised when this happens.
123. What I am seeing is hard to believe.
124. You are not telling me all the facts.
125. We're very happy to see her - we need her.
126. You must get his attention.
127. He takes more food than he can eat.
128. Isn't that a wonderful thing we have here?
129. She will fool him every time.
130. It is a very high-class place.
131. It's extremely costly to do that.
132. Don't think you are better than I am.
133. She can get a story from almost nothing.
134. It was a very close race.
135. You have to tell them every single detail.
136. Be honest and ethical.
137. It is a good offer.
138. It's right there in front of you.
139. She won by just a tiny bit.
140. I am listening with great interest.




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141. It was an ear-splitting sound.
142. It goes in one ear and out the other.
143. Keep your ear to the ground.
144. You'd better prick up your ears.
145. She can wind him around her little finger.
146. He's got a finger in every pie.
147. My hands are tied.
148. Please lend me a hand.
149. Give him a hand.
150. Give him a hand.
151. He's got a green thumb.
152. I'm all thumbs.
153. I've got it all at my fingertips.
154. He's an old hand.
155. She's got her hands full.
156. I wash my hands of it all.
157. He was caught red-handed.
158. Don't let it slip through your fingers.
159. You must get the upper hand.
160. He's up in arms about it.



translation:
141. The noise hurt my ears.
142. He doesn't listen to anyone.
143. Listen everywhere to find what is going on.
144. Pay attention to what is happening.
145. She can manipulate him to do what she wants.
146. He is trying every possible way.
147. There is nothing I can do because of regulations.
148. Help him with this.
149. Clap your hand in appreciation.
150. Help him.
151. He is good at gardening.
152. I am very clumsy.
153. I have all the right information.
154. He has lots of experience at that.
155. She has more things to do than she can handle.
156. I want no part of this thing.
157. He was caught in the act of a crime.
158. Don't let this good customer get away.
159. Get an advantage on your competitor.
160. He has gotten upset about something.




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