Słowniki ISEL – Słownik frazeologiczny ISEL-1500: W

I will wait my turn. I don’t want to go yet.

We were such a good couple, and he just walked out on me. I really didn’t expect it.

Be careful of what you say! Walls have ears.

Watch the time! We can’t be late.

Sam, watch what you’re doing! Why are you always so clumsy?

We are really short of money ourselves at the moment, so I can’t lend you anything.

We can never be sure what will happen with our children in the future.

We ran out of coffee, so I will go to the shop next door and buy some.

Try to find weak spots in your opponent.

We are going cycling tomorrow, weather permitting of course. We are not going to cycle if it rains.

I don’t know. I have to weigh the pros and cons and then I will make up my mind.

I didn’t know Tom’s family, but they all welcomed me with open arms. I felt at home straight away.

Well done, Sam! I knew you could do it.

What a pity you can’t come. I was so looking forward to the dinner.

What a waste! I can’t believe we are throwing all this food away!

What are the chances that they will offer me the same job next year?

I really don’t understand. What are you driving at?

What do you say then? Should we go or not?

What happened to Tim? He seems rather low.

What I mean is, it’s really worth a try. You never know, it might pay off.

What is she like? I heard she can be demanding and mean.

What is this supposed to mean? Don’t you dare talk to me like that!

– What make is this car?
– I am not sure. All I can say about it is that it’s red. You know I know nothing about cars.

What on earth is going on here? Look at this mess! I only left for an hour.

What size are you now? I think you’ve lost a lot of weight.

What time is it now? I need to leave at 3 pm.

Come on, tell me what’s eating you and you’ll feel better. Maybe I can help as well.

What’s happening? What’s all this noise?

What’s so funny? I didn’t say anything funny.

What’s the date today? Is it 8.12.?

What’s the matter? Why are you so worried?

What’s the rush? We have plenty of time. No need to hurry.

What’s the time now? I am in a hurry.

When all is said and done, we have nothing else to do but sign the contract.

When I last saw her she was blond, and now she changed to black and looks very different.

I will get a loan when the need arises. I can still manage without it at the moment.

When you come to think of it, it doesn’t sound like such a bad idea in the end.

Who would have thought Sarah would become a doctor? She’s never been a good student.

– Whose turn is it?
– I thought it was Tim’s.

– Will you join us for lunch?
– I can’t. I have to go to a meeting.

I have never won a prize of any kind.

Sam won a legal victory over his local government concerning his plot of land.

We were not prepared for the match. We really won by a fluke.

It was such an easy win! Almost no effort on his part was required. He won with his hands down.

It took me a while to win Kate’s confidence, but now we are best friends.

I treat it as an unexpected window of opportunity and I hope it will all work out well.

With a bit of luck, I will manage to get into the course.

I am signing the contract with a heavy heart. I don’t think buying the flat is a good idea.

I have a lovely room with a view of the sea, if you are interested.

I am saving all the money I can with a view to buying a house.

With all due respect, I don’t think she is suitable for the job.

I am doing the job with all my heart, and no one appreciates it.

I was waiting for the results with bated breath. It was really exciting!

I passed with flying colours, so now I don’t have to worry about getting into university.

She painted the picture with great skill. You can tell she has good training.

Can I please have the chicken with no extras?

I’ve been there so many times, I could get there with my eyes closed.

With respect to your last question, unfortunately we do not offer free courses for our employees.

I am saving the money with the aim of going on holiday in June.

I could finish it all in time with the help of a computer.

There is a lot of flexibility here, within limits, of course.

I want to live somewhere within easy reach of the centre.

I decided to buy the car without a second thought, and now I am not sure it was the right choice.

We have to decide without delay, or they will sell the flat to someone else.

This is, without question, the best house we’ve seen so far. I think we should buy it.

All applicants should be considered without regard to race, religion or sexual orientation.

You are signing a three-month contract without a risk to get too involved. It’s three months only and then you can decide what to do next.

Don’t trust him. He’s not as nice as you think. He really is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

You look amazing! Words fail me when I look at you today!

I hate working in an office! I’d much rather work from home.

I had to work late yesterday getting ready for a big conference which is approaching.

I have been working like a dog recently and really need some holiday.

I have been working my guts out to make sure it all works out well, but it still hasn’t.

All his life my father worked his land and he really doesn’t want to move to the city and become a clerical worker.

Nobody had seen him for years and he was written off for dead.

Love is written on her face. She can’t hide it.

– Is that Peter?
– I’m sorry, you must have dialled a wrong number.