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.