English on the Internet - Idioms




Idioms 2

1. To pack one's bags - "sbalit si kufry", zmizet, odejít
If you keep treating me this way, I'll have to tell you to pack your bags and go.
Don't say it again! You'd better pack your bags and go.

2. To foot the bill - (hovorově) zaplatit účet, zatáhnout to
Come on, Jeff, you promised to foot the bill!

3. To beat about the bush - mluvit o ničem, chodit kolem horké kaše
You were sitting for hours beating about the bush.

4. To be a bit off colour - být pobledlý, á
Mary is a bit off colour today.

5. All of a sudden - náhle, znenadání
All of a sudden the telephone rang.






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