phrase for today

Nie będę marnował czasu na Twoje pytanie mam ważniejsze sprawy do załatwienia

I won't waste time on your question. I have bigger fish to fry

ktoś kto lubi nie spać całą noc

someone who enjoys staying awake all night

Słyszałem że się zaręczyłeś

A little bird told me that you've got engaged

someone who always gets up very early in the morning,

He was always an early bird. I am an early bird, but I do sleep in on weekends.

used to say that someone is no longer young - used humorously

Jane: How old do you think Robert is? Jill: Well, he's certainly no spring chicken.

used when someone you have just been talking about walks into the room where you are

Alan: I haven't seen Bob for weeks. Jane: Look, here comes Bob right now. Alan: Well, speak of the devil.

it is not the type of thing that you like

Jazz just isn't my cup of tea - I prefer classical music. Thanks for inviting me, but ballet isn't really my cup of tea.

used to say that you agree with someone's suggestion or that something seems reasonable = OK

-I don't feel like going out tonight. I've got a bit of a headache. -Fair enough. Let’s stay at home and watch a movie.

you have to struggle or suffer to achieve something

Jason: I can't take it anymore. This exercise is killing me! Ray: Yeah but it’ll help you lose weight. Don't you know? No pain, no gain!

used for saying that someone must do something quickly because there will soon be no more time left = hurry up

The clock is ticking on that project.

to tell someone a secret, especially without intending to

When Bill glanced at the door, he let the cat out of the bag. We knew then that he was expecting someone to arrive. It's a secret. Try not to let the cat out of the bag.

said when the person who is in charge of a place is not there, and the people there behave badly

Jill: You shouldn't be reading a novel at your desk. Jane: But the boss isn't here. And when the cat's away, the mice will play.

the largest part of something

The company has captured the lion's share of the UK market.

used to say that you should not always completely believe what a particular person says

You have to take everything she says with a pinch of salt, she doesn’t always tell the truth.

to enjoy yourself very much

Augustas and Barbora had a whale of time in Cracow. I hope you have a whale of time.

a special piece of soft material that a woman wears in her underwear for the blood when she has her period

It’s an alternative to a high five or handshake

A lot of hugs and fist bumps were exchanged amongst the crowd.

My sister lives in Iceland, so I only get to see her once in a blue moon.

someone who is used in a scientific test to see how successful or safe a new product is

They're asking for students to be guinea pigs in their research into the common cold.

to use a needle and thread to make or repair clothes