Idiome Englezești

“Cry wolf”

To ask for help when there is no real danger, so people stop believing you.

“A hot potato”

A controversial issue that is difficult to handle.

“Drive someone up the wall”

To make someone very annoyed or angry.

“Come rain or shine”

No matter what happens.

“Leave no stone unturned”

To try every possible way to achieve something.

“Hands are tied”

Unable to act because of rules or restrictions.

“Have a lot on your plate”

To have many responsibilities or tasks.

“Give it your best shot”

To try as hard as you can.

“Feel your way”

To proceed carefully without full knowledge.

“Fair and square”

Honestly and according to the rules.

“Back to square one”

To start again from the beginning after failing.

“All over the place”

Disorganized or scattered.

“The ball is rolling”

Something has started and is now progressing.

“Fit as a fiddle”

Very healthy and strong.

“Get off on the wrong foot”

To start a relationship or activity badly.

“Fly off the handle”

To suddenly become very angry.

“When it rains, it pours”

Problems often happen all at once.

“Touch base”

To make brief contact or communicate with someone.

“Give someone the benefit of the doubt”

To believe someone may be telling the truth even if you are not sure.

“Call the tune”

To control what happens.

“Be on the safe side”

To avoid risk by being careful.

“Go in circles”

To make no progress while repeating the same ideas or actions.

“Ahead of the curve”

More advanced than others.

“An old hand”

A person with a lot of experience in something.