Słowniki ISEL – Słownik frazeologiczny ISEL-1500: M

Ron and Katie were simply made for each other. I can’t imagine a better match.

I hate when people make a big deal out of nothing.

As homework, make a comparison of Christmas in your country and in the UK.

Let’s make a deal. I will clean the kitchen every day provided that you do my homework.

I learned how to make a fire when I was a boy scout.

I made an utter fool of myself on my first day at work.

Lauren made an absolute hit with everybody on her first day at the new school. They all loved her.

It’s inappropriate to make jokes of other cultures when you’re working in such a multinational company.

He made a killing on tourism and language schools. He was the first one to start working in the industry in his town and it paid off.

We made a big loss on shares last year when the prices suddenly dropped.

I am so sorry, I made an awful mistake. It won’t happen again.

Stop making that annoying noise. I am trying to work here.

We made a lot of profit on the new product and will try to double it over the next year.

When they saw the fire, all the inhabitants of the building made a run for it.

Cara is a bit weird and she always manages to make a spectacle of herself when you least expect it.

I would like to make a statement: Robin and I are getting married next summer.

Happy birthday, Tim! Make a wish and I am sure it will come true.

I have to make an appointment with my doctor for tomorrow. I have been rather unwell recently.

I made yet another attempt at learning Italian but I did not carry on with the course, so it didn’t work out.

I made a lot of effort for the party to be amazing but almost no one turned up. What a disappointment!

We are going to make a sales offer to the new client. Let’s just hope he’ll like it!

We have to make all the arrangements for our next holiday. We are running out of time and there is so much to do.

Children often make believe that they are adults.

We didn’t have cupboards so we made do with boxes.

I can really make do without a TV. I am not too bothered and there is really nothing on anyway.

Sam and I made friends on the first day of school and we have stayed in touch ever since.

Make good use of the money and don’t just waste it on new clothes and shoes.

We made it for the last train.

I will bring you some good dictionaries, they will make light work of this translation of yours.

Although we warned her it was dangerous to go there, she made very little of what we said and decided to risk it.

I am making no secret of the fact that I am going to leave the company soon. Everyone knows that already.

Laura had to make her way to school through the mud.

“Make peace, not war” is what a famous maxim says.

Make room for the dessert. I have a lovely cake.

Kate is always super efficient. I gave her this boring task and she made short work of it.

You made me really angry last night and I don’t really want to discuss it now.

It was made public that our prime minister is going to run for president next year.

OK, but make sure that you close all the windows before you leave.

Karen never makes her bed before she leaves for work.

Why do you always have to make things so difficult. Just try and be helpful for once.

This really is a matter of life and death and I will desperately need your help.

I am sure Tom meant no harm, he must have made a mistake.

Sarah has always been so stuck up, but now we have a new girl at work and she has finally met her match. I am sure it will be interesting.

Be careful and mind the step! It’s quite high.

Mind your own business. It’s a very private issue and I don’t want to talk about it.

I can’t believe I missed such an amazing chance! It might not happen again.

I don’t like mixing business with pleasure. I’d much rather not talk about work now. Let’s leave it till tomorrow.

Money is no object in this case. I don’t care how much it is, I simply have to have this house.

The rules in the film industry are simple: money talks.

I am not sure I want to get involved in it. It looks like monkey business to me.

The plot of land between our two houses became a moot point for me and my neighbour. We have been arguing about it for over a year now.

I moved heaven and earth to find this book for you but it’s simply not available.

Just remember, mum’s the word. They can’t hear anything about it!

My heart sunk when I saw what the workers did to my kitchen. It was supposed to look totally different.

My nose is running and I have a sore throat. I think I have a cold again.