Potoczny brytyjski (2011-07)

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to be as deaf as a door-post
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totally deaf
hit-and-run
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to run someone over/knock sb down and drive on without stopping
to feel out of it
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to feel out of place, as if one doesn't belong
woe betide you
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you will regret...
mental
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deranged, demented, crazed
to wipe the smile off someone's face
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to shatter someone's pride, satisfaction or contentment
two-timing
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to have 2 boyfriends or girlfriends simultaneously
to talk the hind leg off a donkey
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to talk incessantly
it's curtains for
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it's the end/demise of
a slanging match
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a ferocious argument using offensive/vulgar language
to run amok
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to run about, crazed and out of control
a fair whack
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a decent share
to whistle for it
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to ask without success for the repayment of one's money
kiss and tell
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celebrities and stars or their (former) partners publicizing their sexual exploits in the media
to put a sock in it
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to keep one's mouth shut, to hold one's tongue
in the know
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having access to reliable sources of information unavailable to the general public
to fall foul of the law
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to do something illegal
keep your hair on/don't lose your hair over it
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stay calm, don't get too flustered/upset/excited over it
to try one's hand
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to discover how well one can perform in an activity, instead of just watching others
a dab hand
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to be talented at doing something, often practical
to scratch one's head
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to be baffled, confused, mystified
as snug as a bug (in a rug)
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to feel very comfortable, cosy, warm and safe etc.
there's no love lost between them
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those two people detest or dislike each other very much
to give someone the benefit of the doubt
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to accept the most lenient or forgiving explanation of someone's conduct/behaviour
not a cat in hell's chance
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no chance whatsoever
to go to the dogs
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to ruin oneself by leading a promiscous or debased lifestyle
it isn't a bed of roses
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it isn't an easy life, the conditions (or environment) are severe and off-putting/nasty
an Indian summer
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a late or extended summer in September/October

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