Idiomy: użycie cz. 2 - Idioms: Use Part 2

Zapraszamy do zapoznania się z angielskimi idiomami, niezbędnymi w codziennej komunikacji, wraz z ich przykładowym użyciem.

as different as chalk and cheese - całkiem różne
When I first met Laura I couldn't believe she was your sister - you are as different as chalk and cheese.

as blind as a bat - ślepy jak kret
How did you ever manage to get your driving licence? You're as blind as a bat!

a little bird told me - obiło mi się o uszy
A little bird told me it's your birthday next week, have you made any plans yet?

as far as the eye can/could see - jak okiem siegnąć
As far as the eye could see, we were surrounded by swamps.

at the eleventh hour - w ostatniej chwili
Don't worry, he'll probably turn up at the eleventh hour, as usual.

to beat a (hasty) retreat - wziąć nogi za pas
I saw this bore Hugh approaching our table so I excused myself and beat a hasty retreat.

can't hold a candle - nie umywa się, nie dorasta do pięt
This apple pie is nice but it can't hold a candle to the one my granny makes.

castles in the air - coś nierealnego, zamki z piasku
He refuses to admit that the proposed plans to build an extension on the school were just castles in the air.

drop in the ocean - kropla w morzu
We got a little money from the local council but it's just a drop in the ocean.

hair of the dog - klin (alkohol pity jako lekarstwo na kaca)
Oh, you look rough, mate, come down to the pub, you need some hair of the dog.