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.