جملات اصطلاحی ۴

meaning Be honest and ethical.	136.	Sentence Keep your nose clean.	136.
It is a good offer.	137.	It's nothing to sneeze at.	137.
It's right there in front of you.	138.	It's under your nose.	138.
She won by just a tiny bit.	139.	She won by a hair.	139.
I am listening with great interest.	140.	I'm all ears.	140.
The noise hurt my ears.	141.	It was an ear-splitting sound.	141.
He doesn't listen to anyone.	142.	It goes in one ear and out the other.	142.
Listen everywhere to find what is going on.	143.	Keep your ear to the ground.	143.
Pay attention to what is happening.	144.	You'd better prick up your ears.	144.
She can manipulate him to do what she wants.	145.	She can wind him around her little finger.	145.
He is trying every possible way.	146.	He's got a finger in every pie.	146.
There is nothing I can do because of regulations.	147.	My hands are tied.	147.
Help him with this.	148.	Please lend me a hand.	148.
Clap your hand in appreciation.	149.	Give him a hand.	149.
Help him.	150.	Give him a hand.	150.
He is good at gardening.	151.	He's got a green thumb.	151.
I am very clumsy.	152.	I'm all thumbs.	152.
I have all the right information.	153.	I've got it all at my fingertips.	153.
He has lots of experience at that.	154.	He's an old hand.	154.
She has more things to do than she can handle.	155.	She's got her hands full.	155.
I want no part of this thing.	156.	I wash my hands of it all.	156.
He was caught in the act of a crime.	157.	He was caught red-handed.	157.
Don't let this good customer get away.	158.	Don't let it slip through your fingers.	158.
Get an advantage on your competitor.	159.	You must get the upper hand.	159.
He has gotten upset about something.	160.	He's up in arms about it.	160.
What I got was all second-hand stuff.	161.	I only got hand-me-downs.	161.
I admire what you have done.	162.	I've got to hand it to you.	162.
You are not to do any work on this item.	163.	It's hands off to you.	163.
Beg for a ride.	164.	Try to thumb a ride.	164.
I need your help.	165.	We are short-handed.	165.
Everyone must follow all the rules.	166.	You must toe the line.	166.
He's frightened and doesn't think he can do it.	167.	He's got cold feet.	167.
He does not act like a gentleman with ladies.	168.	He's a heel.	168.
You need to work faster.	169.	You better shake a leg.	169.
She is trying to trick or fool me.	170.	She's pulling my leg.	170.
You will have to pay the entire cost.	171.	You'll foot the bill.	171.
You'll need to assert yourself - be more forceful.	172.	You'll have to put your foot down.	172.
You are not secure in your position.	173.	You don't have a leg to stand on.	173.
Go with the best idea that you have.	174.	You've got to put your best foot forward.	174.
Don't delay - get to work.	175.	Don't drag your feet.	175.
You must get the customers attention.	176.	You've got to get a foot in the door.	176.
Now they have the problem not us.	177.	The shoe is on the other foot now.	177.
You'll be moving in on her territory.	178.	You'll step on her toes.	178.
He is looking for an excuse to fight.	179.	He's got a chip on his shoulder.	179.
She is trying to get him to leave her alone.	180.	She gave him the cold shoulder.	180.

جملات اصطلاحی۳

Meaning I will be totally surprised.	91.	Sentence That will blow my mind.	91.
I need and want some ideas from you.	92.	I want to pick your brains.	92.
He scolded me for my deficiencies.	93.	He gave me a piece of his mind.	93.
What you do or say often irritates me.	94.	You get on my nerves.	94.
This will absolutely amaze you.	95.	That'll boggle your mind.	95.
Don't be afraid of trying something.	96.	You've got to get up your nerve.	96.
Wait and speak when you've thought about it.	97.	Don't just shoot off your mouth.	97.
She's down in the mouth.	98.	Her spirits are low.	98.
You've said something offensive.	99.	Watch your mouth!	99.
He said something very stupid.	100.	He put his foot in his mouth.	100.
She talks too much and says the wrong things.	101.	She's got a big mouth.	101.
It is a very low cost project.	102.	It's just hand to mouth.	102.
Keep trying and you can succeed.	103.	Keep a stiff upper lip.	103.
I think that is a very attractive idea.	104.	It makes my mouth water.	104.
I was told in person.	105.	It was by word of mouth.	105.
I don't feel comfortable with that idea.	106.	It leaves a bad taste in my mouth.	106.
You will like this idea.	107.	It will melt in your mouth.	107.
They don't listen - they're not open to anything.	108.	You can save your breath.	108.
She's the most wonderful creature I've ever seen.	109.	She takes my breath away.	109.
I just barely got the job done.	110.	I did it by the skin of my teeth.	110.
I know it - I just can't say it now.	111.	It's on the tip of my tongue.	111.
Any thing you say may come back to haunt you.	112.	You'll eat your words.	112.
Her words are like a sword - they can hurt.	113.	She's got a sharp tongue.	113.
It is my native language.	114.	It's my mother tongue.	114.
I didn't intend to say that.	115.	It was a slip of the tongue.	115.
He was kidding when he said that.	116.	He said it tongue in cheek.	116.
She's so excited she can't speak.	117.	She's tongue-tied.	117.
You are the object of my affection.	118.	I only have eyes for you.	118.
Go! I never want to see you again.	119.	I never want to lay eyes on you.	119.
I'm watching you - one mistake and you're gone	120.	I've got my eye on you.	120.
He is flirting with her.	121.	He's making eyes at her.	121.
You will be really surprised when this happens.	122.	That'll make your eyes pop.	122.
What I am seeing is hard to believe.	123.	I can't believe my eyes.	123.
You are not telling me all the facts.	124.	There's more than meets the eye.	124.
We're very happy to see her - we need her.	125.	She's a sight for sore eyes.	125.
You must get his attention.	126.	You need to catch his eye.	126.
He takes more food than he can eat.	127.	His eyes are bigger than his stomach.	127.
Isn't that a wonderful thing we have here?	128.	Feast your eyes on that.	128.
She will fool him every time.	129.	She will pull the wool over his eyes.	129.
It is a very high-class place.	130.	It's a highbrow place.	130.
It's extremely costly to do that.	131.	You'll pay through the nose.	131.
Don't think you are better than I am.	132.	Don't turn up your nose at me.	132.
She can get a story from almost nothing.	133.	She's got a nose for news.	133.
It was a very close race.	134.	She won by a nose.	134.
You have to tell them every single detail.	135.	You need to lead them by the nose.	135.

جملات اصطلاحی۲

Meaning We were chasing something that didn't exist.	46.	Sentence We're on a wild-goose chase.	46.
It is the heaviest rain I have ever seen.	47.	It's raining cats and dogs.	47.
The business is either his own business or fake.	48.	It's just monkey business.	48.
He'll back out of all agreements.	49.	He'll weasel out.	49.
She'll become very upset.	50.	She'll go ape.	50.
Let's begin to talk seriously.	51.	Let's talk turkey.	51.
Don't tell our secret.	52.	Don't let the cat out of the bag.	52.
Those are false tears.	53.	Those are crocodile tears.	53.
He is a professional card player.	54.	He's a card shark.	54.
We had a great time.	55.	We had a whale of a time.	55.
He is a heavy alcohol drinker.	56.	He drinks like a fish.	56.
I need to clear my throat in order to talk right.	57.	I've got a frog in my throat.	57.
His dice had two ones.	58.	He rolled snake eyes.	58.
She is very stubborn.	59.	She's pig-headed.	59.
It doesn't sound like it's true.	60.	It sounds fishy.	60.
Don't take more than your share.	61.	Don't make a hog of yourself.	61.
Stop being silly and get serious.	62.	Quit horsing around.	62.
He is not to be trusted.	63.	He's a rat.	63.
He informed others about my secrets.	64.	He ratted on me.	64.
She informs on everybody.	65.	She is a stool pigeon.	65.
She is a tough old lady.	66.	I can't make heads or tails of it.	66.
I can't understand what you are talking about.	67.	She's no spring chicken.	67.
She did something crazy.	68.	She lost her head.	68.
He's too busy with many things.	69.	He can't keep his head above water.	69.
Here's an idea without too much thought.	70.	That's just off the top of my head.	70.
Her ideas are not practical.	71.	She's got her head in the clouds.	71.
She's always has good practical ideas.	72.	She's levelheaded.	72.
He's so in love he doesn't care about anything.	73.	He's head over heels in love.	73.
I can't seem to concentrate.	74.	It just goes through my head.	74.
Your ideas are not realistic.	75.	You've got rocks in your head.	75.
Let's share ideas.	76.	Let's put our heads together.	76.
Start thinking about a solution.	77.	Use your head.	77.
This solution will distress her greatly.	78.	Her hair will be standing on end.	78.
She has too much to do right now.	79.	She's up to her head in work.	79.
He's gives the problem all his attention.	80.	He's at it tooth and nail.	80.
I am emotionally involved and distressed.	81.	I've got a lump in my throat.	81.
You must survive this situation.	82.	You'd better save your neck.	82.
Don't let what they say bother you!	83.	You better turn the other cheek.	83.
Forget your pride and solve the problem.	84.	Just swallow your pride.	84.
I will never reveal the secret.	85.	My lips are sealed.	85.
That is an insult to me.	86.	It's a slap in the face.	86.
They aren't listening to you.	87.	You can talk until you're blue in the face.	87.
Admit your error - solve it and go on.	88.	You must face the music.	88.
Try to keep from laughing at them.	89.	He can't keep a straight face.	89.
He will fail on this thing.	90.	He'll fall flat on his face.	90.