English idioms

1. To not break the bank.

For example:

Going out for a drink in the pub won't break the bank. Notbetooexpensive

2. Hard cash

For example: They don't accept credit cards, we will need hard cash.

Money in the form of coins or notes paper money

3. Ready cash

For example: We have a lot of investments but we need ready cash to pay the bills.

Money that is available to spend.

4. The other side of the coin

For example: Running a web site is fun, but the other side of the coin is that it costs a lot of money.

The opposite view of something.

5. To buy a lemon. For example: "That car he bought is a real lemon." To buy something that proves to be worthless.

6. To buy a pig in a poke. For example:"That car he bought is a real pig in a poke." To buy something that proves to be worthless.

7. "To buy the farm." For example: "He bought the farm last week." To die.

8. To pay one's way. For example: "He's a good friend, he always pays his way." To contribute one's share of the expenses.

9. To be all over the shop. For example: 1) "His papers were all over the shop." 2) "I've looked for it all over the shop, but I still can't find it." 1) To be in complete disarray. 3) To look everywhere for something.

10. Down in the mouth   When someone is down in the mouth, they look unhappy, discouraged or depressed.

"You look a bit down in the mouth. What's the matter?"

11. Full of the joys of spring   If you are full of the joys of spring, you are  happy, enthusiastic   and full of energy.   "Barbara is full of the joys of spring at the moment! Has she got a new boyfriend?"

12. Happy-go-lucky   If you are a happy-go-lucky person, you are cheerful and carefree all   the time.   "He's a happy-go-lucky sort of guy - always in good humour."

13. Walk on air   When you are happy and excited because of a pleasant event that   makes you feel as if you are floating, you are walking on air.   "Sophie has been walking on air since her painting won the first   prize."

14.Honeymoon period.

For example: The new CEO is enjoying a honeymoon period. None of the shareholders critisized him.

A short period of time when starting something new, when no one criticizes you.

15.A fact of life

For example: An unpleasant fact or situation which people accept because they cannot change it.

Stress is a fact of life.

16.According to (someone or something)

- as said or told by someone, in agreement with something, in the order of something, in proportion to something

According to our teacher, there will be no class next week. We did everything according to the terms of our agreement.

17.after all

- considering the fact that something happened, something that is usually assumed

"You don't need to phone him. After all, he never phones you."

18.as soon as

- just after something, when

I phoned my friend as soon as I finished dinner.

19.as to

- with regard to, according to

"As to your question, I will answer it tomorrow." The players were put into groups as to their ability.

20.as well

- in addition, also, too

I plan to take a computer course this summer as well.

21.as well as (someone or something)

- in addition to someone or something

"Please bring your swimming suit as well as your towel."

22.back and forth

- backwards and forwards, first one way and then the other way

The argument went back and forth before the judge made a decision.

23.better off

- to be in a better situation than before

My friend would be better off if he sold his old car and bought a new one.

24.break down (something)

- to divide something into parts, to separate something into simpler substances

We tried to break down the problem for further study. The sugar began to break down soon after it was swallowed.

25.break up

- to separate, to divide into groups or pieces, to put an end to something

Nobody wanted to break up their groups. We usually break up into small groups during our class.

26.by the way

- incidentally

"By the way, could you please bring your laptop computer tomorrow."

27.carry out (something)

- to put something into action, to accomplish something, to do something

The scientist wanted to carry out several experiments before discussing the new medicine.

28.come on!

- please, hurry, go faster

"Come on, I only have a few minutes before I must go." "Come on, stop doing that."

29.come up

- to happen unexpectedly

I will not be able to go to the party if something else comes up.

30.come up w.ith (something)

- to produce or find a thought/idea/answer

I tried to come up with a name for the new magazine.

QUOTATIONS

It is more blessed to give than receive.	JohnActon
Блаженнее давать, нежели принимать	Джон Актон
They know enough who know how to learn	HenryAdams
Кто знает, как учиться ,тот уже много знает	Генри Адамс
All experience is an arch, to build upon.	JosephAddison
Опыт - фундамент, на котором строится жизнь.	Джозеф Эддисон
Arguments out a pretty mouth are unanswerable.	JosephAddison
Доводы, слетающие с прелестных губ, неопровержимы.	Джозеф Эддисон
Civilization degrades the many to exalt the few.	AmosAlcott
Человечество принижает многих для возвышения немногих.	АмосАлкот
Knowledgeitselfispower.	FrancisBacon
Знание само по себе - сила.	ФрансисБейкон
Hope is a good breakfast, but it is a bad supper.	FrancisBacon
Надежда - хороший завтрак, но плохой ужин.	ФрансисБейкон
In war, whichever side may call itself the victor, there no winners, but all are losers.	NevilleChamberlain
На войне какая бы из сторон ни назвала себя победителем, никто не выиграет, все проигрывают.	НевилЧамберлен
The knowledge of the world is only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet.	PhilipChesterfield
Чтобы познать мир, необходимо войти в него, а не сидеть в кабинете.	Филипп Честерфилд
When you have nothing to say, say nothing.	CharlesCalebColton
Когда вам нечего сказать, ничего не говорите.	Чарльз Колтон
Love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea.	HenryFielding
Любовь и сплетни - лучшее сладкое к чаю.	Хенри Филдинг
We drink one another’s healths and spoil our own.	JeromeK.Jerome
Мы пьём за чужое здоровье, подрывая собственное.	Джером Клапка Джером
What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure.	SamuelJohnson
То, что написано без усилий, читается обычно без удовольствия.	Самуэль Джонсон
There are two tragedies in life. One is not to get your heart’s desire. Theotheristogetit.	GeorgeBernardShow
В жизни есть две трагедии. Первая - когда не исполняется твоё сокровенное желание. Вторая - когда оно исполняется.	Бернард Шоу
15 Experience, the name men give to their mistakes.	OscarWilde
Жизненный опыт – так называем мы свои ошибки.	Оскар Уайлд