Słowniki ISEL – Słownik frazeologiczny ISEL-1500: P

This is just a pack of lies. I don’t believe a word of what you just said.

I will have to pack my bags in advance, if I want to make it on time.

I finally passed my final exam and I am officially a university graduate.

I pay attention to clothes as looks mean a lot to me.

Thanks for the money. I will pay you back with interest as soon as I can.

I didn’t realise that the other shop sold the same book at half price. Unfortunately, I have already paid through the nose for it.

The government is in the middle of peace talks that will solve the current situation in the Middle East.

People of like minds get along well. There’s nothing surprising about that.

People say it is difficult to get into this company, but I want to see for myself.

I always perform all tasks to the best of my abilities.

Please keep all your personal belongings with you at all times.

You can pick and choose whatever you want, I pay!

This is simply a piece of cake for me! I have always been good at maths.

I placed a bet on Spain to win the match and I won £10.

I placed an advertisement about the job vacancy, however, I have not received a response yet.

Are you ready to place an order or do you need some more time?

I place a great deal of confidence in you, do not disappoint me.

I place a great amount of emphasis on homework; it will account for 30% of your final mark.

I place almost no importance on attendance. It is up to you whether you attend the lectures or not.

I always get annoyed when my brother plays tricks on me.

Sam always plays by the rules. He is the most honest person I have ever met.

I play cards whenever I need to kill time.

Don’t play the fool! I am sure you know what I’m talking about.

If I were you, I wouldn’t do that. It’s really like playing with fire.

I decided to pluck up the courage and ask my boss for a pay rise.

Stop poking fun at me, it’s getting really annoying.

Drunk driving poses a threat of causing a car accident.

I know Kate pretty well but I can’t say we’re best friends.

I can only spend between 100 and 150 pounds. Have you got anything within that price range?

Sam came to class well prepared, and managed to prove our teacher wrong.

The prime minister is now considered public enemy number one because of what he stated during the last meeting.

You pulled my leg! I really thought you were telling me the truth.

Don’t push your luck. I think you should be cautious of what you do next.

When I was pushed to the wall, I made my mind up then and there.

I have put a lot of effort into this project. I hope it works.

I know it’s risky, but I have decided to put all my eggs into one basket and see what happens.

I didn’t put much work into the last essay I wrote, and as a result, I received a low mark.

I really didn’t mean to interfere and totally unintentionally I put my foot in it.

I really put my heart into the last play we were staging and it was a major success.

I managed to put out the fire before the fire brigade arrived.

Because I don’t want to put you at risk, it would be best if you didn’t go with me.

You really shouldn’t have said that. You’ve now put me in a really awkward situation.

I managed to put Sam straight when I told him all the details.

I don’t know what they put into your head while you worked there, but this in not an acceptable behaviour here.

You shouldn’t put all the modern paintings into the same bag. There are different trends and movements.

This conference will put Anne to the test. It’s the first event she is coordinating on her own.

It’s always easy to put the blame on somebody else rather than admit you made a mistake.