Idiomit ja sanonnat
Idiomit
1. like a lamb/lambs to the slaughter
sed to describe people who are going to do something dangerous without realizing it.
2. Be somebody’s pigeon
To be somebody’s responsibility or business.
3. Donkey’s years
We've known each other for donkey's years.
4. The early bird catches the worm
The person who takes the opportunity to do something before other people will have an advantage over them.
5. At a snail’s pace
Traffic had slowed to a snail’s pace.
6. Go ape
To become extremely angry or excited.
7. Not a happy bunny
She wasn't a happy bunny at all.
8. Sick as a parrot
very disappointed
9. Have butterflies (in your stomach)
to have a nervous feeling in your stomach before doing something
10. Right off the bat
We both liked each other right off the bat.
11. Not cricket
You can’t do it without telling him; it’s just not cricket.
12. Be no picnic
Bringing up a family when you're unemployed is no picnic.
13. For starters
The first of a list of reasons, opinions, etc., or to say what happens first.
14. Set the bar
To set a standard of quality or performance.
15. Be on autopilot
To do something without thinking because you have done the same thing many times before.
16. In the van
These artists felt themselves in the van of the movement, true pioneers.
17. Be/go on the wagon
To not drink alcohol, either for a short time or permanently.
sed to describe people who are going to do something dangerous without realizing it.
2. Be somebody’s pigeon
To be somebody’s responsibility or business.
3. Donkey’s years
We've known each other for donkey's years.
4. The early bird catches the worm
The person who takes the opportunity to do something before other people will have an advantage over them.
5. At a snail’s pace
Traffic had slowed to a snail’s pace.
6. Go ape
To become extremely angry or excited.
7. Not a happy bunny
She wasn't a happy bunny at all.
8. Sick as a parrot
very disappointed
9. Have butterflies (in your stomach)
to have a nervous feeling in your stomach before doing something
10. Right off the bat
We both liked each other right off the bat.
11. Not cricket
You can’t do it without telling him; it’s just not cricket.
12. Be no picnic
Bringing up a family when you're unemployed is no picnic.
13. For starters
The first of a list of reasons, opinions, etc., or to say what happens first.
14. Set the bar
To set a standard of quality or performance.
15. Be on autopilot
To do something without thinking because you have done the same thing many times before.
16. In the van
These artists felt themselves in the van of the movement, true pioneers.
17. Be/go on the wagon
To not drink alcohol, either for a short time or permanently.