150 Common Idioms in English

150 uobičajenih idioma na engleskom

English idioms, love them or hate them they are  a necessary part of the language and so today I'm  

Engleski idiomi, volite ih ili ih mrzite, oni su neophodan dio jezika i zato ću danas

going to cover over 150 of the most common English  idioms with their meanings and an example sentence  

pokriti preko 150 najčešćih engleskih idioma s njihovim značenjima i primjerom rečenice

so you can learn them in context. And to make  your life really easy I've put together a free  

kako biste ih mogli naučiti u kontekstu. A kako bih vam olakšao život, sastavio sam besplatni

super pdf so that you have all the idioms I  cover and their meanings and examples as well.  

super pdf tako da imate sve idiome koje pokrivam i njihova značenja i primjere.

All you have to do to download your pdf is click  on the link provided, add your name and your email  

Sve što trebate učiniti da preuzmete svoj pdf je kliknuti na priloženu poveznicu, dodati svoje ime i adresu e-

address to sign up to my ESL mailing list and I'll  send the pdf to you. An idiom is a common phrase  

pošte da se prijavite na moju ESL mailing listu i ja ću vam poslati pdf. Idiom je uobičajen izraz

which is used colloquially but the meaning is not  immediately obvious, for example, bite the bullet.

koji se koristi kolokvijalno, ali značenje nije odmah očito, na primjer, zagristi metak.

It means just do it, go for it. I'm  going to share 10 common idioms with you  

To znači samo učini to, idi. Sada ću s vama podijeliti 10 uobičajenih idioma

now. Number one, under the weather,  this means to be feeling ill.

. Broj jedan, pod vremenskim uvjetima, to znači da se osjećate loše.

I'm not coming to work today I'm feeling a  little under the weather. Number two, the  

Danas ne dolazim na posao, osjećam se malo loše. Broj dva,

ball is in your court, this means the next action  is with you. I've already given a counter offer  

lopta je u vašem polju, to znači da je sljedeća akcija s vama. Već sam dao protuponudu

the ball's in your court now. Number three,  spill the beans, this means to share a secret.  

da je lopta u vašem polju. Broj tri, prosuti grah, to znači podijeliti tajnu.

Come on sally spill the beans, did you two kiss  or what? Number four, you're pulling my leg,  

Hajde, Sally, prolij grah, jeste li se vas dvoje poljubili ili što? Broj četiri, vučeš me za nogu,

this means to play a joke on someone or to  suggest someone is playing a joke on you. No  

to znači šaliti se s nekim ili sugerirati da se netko šali s tobom. Ne

there's no way I've won the lottery you're pulling  my leg. Number five, take it with a pinch of salt,  

, nema šanse da sam dobio na lutriji da mi vučeš nogu. Broj pet, uzmite to s prstohvatom soli,

this means to not believe it fully. I'd take  those numbers with a pinch of salt though,  

to znači ne vjerovati u potpunosti. Ipak, te brojke bih uzeo s malo soli,

you know polls are not always accurate. Number  six, you can say that again, this means to agree  

znate da ankete nisu uvijek točne. Broj šest, možete to ponoviti, to znači složiti

on the trueness of something. Usually we only  hear this, we wouldn't write this. We need this  

se oko istinitosti nečega. Obično samo ovo čujemo, ovo ne bismo napisali. Trebamo ovo

launch to work or the business will fail. You  can say that again. Number seven, see eye to eye,  

lansiranje da funkcionira ili će posao propasti. Možeš to ponoviti. Broj sedam, vidjeti oči u oči,

this means to agree. James and Stuart are always  arguing, they never see eye to eye on anything.  

to znači složiti se. James i Stuart se uvijek svađaju, nikad se ne slažu oko ničega.

Number eight to beat around the bush this means to  not get to the point, you're just talking around  

Broj osam za premlaćivanje to znači ne prijeći na stvar, samo pričate oko

it. Oh Juan doesn't half beat around the bush,  he never just makes a quick point. Number nine to  

toga. Oh, Juan se napola ne vrti oko grma, on nikad samo na brzinu ne kaže. Broj devet da

miss the boat. To miss the boat means to miss an  opportunity. I always wanted to go to the concert  

propustite brod. Propustiti čamac znači propustiti priliku. Uvijek sam želio ići na koncert

but I missed the boat and now the tickets are  sold out. Number 10, by the skin of your teeth,  

, ali sam propustio brod i sada su karte rasprodane. Broj 10, po koži vaših zuba,

this means you've only just achieved something. Oh  the team won that game by the skin of their teeth  

to znači da ste upravo nešto postigli. O tim je tu utakmicu pobijedio kožom zuba

my heart. Oh have you got a few minutes of  free time? Rather than killing time playing  

srce moje. Oh, imate li nekoliko minuta slobodnog vremena? Umjesto da ubijamo vrijeme igrajući

games let's have a whale of a time learning  30 time related idioms. These are phrases  

igrice, hajde da uživamo u vremenu i naučimo 30 idioma povezanih s vremenom. Riječ je o frazama

that are used in everyday situations formal and  informal so it's good to be familiar with them.  

koje se koriste u svakodnevnim situacijama formalnim i neformalnim pa ih je dobro upoznati.

Number one, it's high time this phrase can be  used to say that it's time to do something that  

Pod brojem jedan, krajnje je vrijeme da se ovom frazom može reći da je vrijeme da se učini nešto što

should have happened a long time ago. You've  been struggling with your maths homework for  

se već odavno trebalo dogoditi. Mjesecima se mučiš s zadaćom iz matematike

months it's high time we got you a  tutor. Number two, against the clock,  

, krajnje je vrijeme da ti nabavimo mentora. Broj dva, protiv vremena,

if you're doing something against the  clock then you're doing it as quickly  

ako radite nešto protiv sata, onda to radite što je prije

as possible in order to meet a deadline. All  the party guests will arrive at 6 p.m so we're  

moguće kako biste ispoštovali rok. Svi gosti na zabavi stižu u 18 sati tako da

working against the clock to get everything  ready in time quick. Number three, the 11th  

radimo protiv vremena kako bismo sve što bolje pripremili. Broj tri, 11.

hour. If something happens at the 11th hour that  means it happens at the last possible moment.  

sat. Ako se nešto dogodi u 11. sat to znači da se događa u posljednjem mogućem trenutku.

I found that question really difficult  but I remembered the answer at the 11th  

To pitanje mi je bilo jako teško, ali sam se sjetio odgovora u 11.

hour just before the exam finished phew.  Number four, to make up for lost time,  

sati neposredno prije završetka ispita. Broj četiri, nadoknaditi izgubljeno vrijeme,

to do something faster or more often in order  to compensate for not having done it quickly  

učiniti nešto brže ili češće kako biste nadoknadili to što niste učinili dovoljno brzo

enough or often enough is known as making up for  lost time. Many of us, because of the pandemic,  

ili dovoljno često je poznato kao nadoknađivanje izgubljenog vremena. Mnogi od nas, zbog pandemije,

are now making up for lost time because of all  the things we've missed we didn't get to see our  

sada nadoknađuju izgubljeno vrijeme jer zbog svega što smo propustili prošle godine nismo mogli

family much last year, so this year I hope to make  up for lost time and spend lots of time with them.  

puno vidjeti svoju obitelj, pa se ove godine nadam da ću nadoknaditi izgubljeno vrijeme i provoditi puno vremena s njima.

Number five, in the nick of time, to do  something in the nick of time means to do it  

Broj pet, u trenutku, učiniti nešto u trenutku, znači učiniti to

just in time we almost missed the train but we got  here just in the nick of time, oh that was close.  

baš na vrijeme, zamalo smo propustili vlak, ali stigli smo u trenutku, o, to je bilo blizu.

Number six, the ship has sailed, we use this  phrase informally to discuss an opportunity which  

Broj šest, brod je isplovio, koristimo ovu frazu neformalno da razgovaramo o prilici koja

has passed or a situation which can no longer  be changed. I thought about running the marathon  

je prošla ili situaciji koja se više ne može promijeniti. Razmišljao sam o trčanju maratona

this year but I haven't done any training so that  ship has sailed. Number seven, around the clock,  

ove godine, ali nisam trenirao pa je taj brod isplovio. Broj sedam, danonoćno,

if something is done around the clock then it's  done all day and all night without stopping.  

ako se nešto radi 24 sata, onda se radi cijeli dan i cijelu noć bez prestanka.

Oh yes we have around the clock security  nobody's getting into this place.  

O da, imamo non-stop osiguranje, nitko ne ulazi u ovo mjesto.

Number eight, to call it a day, this  means to decide to stop doing something  

Broj osam, da to nazovemo danom, to znači odlučiti prestati raditi nešto

either permanently or for a while depending on  the context. I'm too tired to finish my homework  

ili trajno ili na neko vrijeme, ovisno o kontekstu. Preumoran sam da završim domaću zadaću

I'm gonna call it a day and I'll finish it  tomorrow. Number nine, in the blink of an  

. Nazvat ću je dan i završit ću je sutra. Broj devet, u tren

eye. If something happens in the blink of an eye  then it happens very quickly just like a blink.

oka. Ako se nešto dogodi u treptaju oka onda se događa vrlo brzo baš kao treptaj.

A calculator can solve a maths  problem in the blink of an eye.

Kalkulator može riješiti matematički problem u tren oka.

Number 10, to kill time this phrase is used  informally and it means to spend time doing  

Broj 10, za ubijanje vremena ova fraza se koristi neformalno i znači trošiti vrijeme radeći

something unimportant particularly  when waiting for something else  

nešto nevažno, posebno kada čekate nešto drugo

yes we'll go shopping at the airport  to kill time before the flight.  

, da idemo u kupovinu u zračnu luku da ubijemo vrijeme prije leta.

Number 11, like clockwork. If something happens  like clockwork then it happens very smoothly  

Broj 11, kao sat. Ako se nešto dogodi kao po satu, onda se to događa vrlo glatko

and easily. Ah the presentation ran like clockwork  everyone was very happy number 12 on the dot this  

i lako. Ah prezentacija je tekla kao po satu svi su bili jako sretni broj 12 na točki ovo

is an informal phrase which means exactly on time  she starts work at 9 00 am on the dot not 903.  

je neformalna fraza što znači da točno na vrijeme počinje raditi u 9 00 ujutro na točki ne 903.

Number 13, to do time or to serve time. This is  a colloquial term meaning to be in prison. He's  

Broj 13, odraditi vrijeme ili odslužiti vrijeme. Ovo je kolokvijalni izraz koji znači biti u zatvoru. Odrađuje

doing time for money laundering. Number  14, to turn back time. To turn back time  

vrijeme za pranje novca. Broj 14, za povratak vremena. Vratiti vrijeme unatrag

means to recreate, remember or imagine things  as they were before. Oh I like to reminisce  

znači rekreirati, zapamtiti ili zamisliti stvari kakve su bile prije. Oh, volim se prisjećati

while looking through all photographs but  I do wish I could just turn back time.  

dok pregledavam sve fotografije, ali bih voljela da mogu samo vratiti vrijeme.

Number 15, to have a whale of a time. This means  to have a brilliant time to really enjoy oneself.  

Broj 15, za dobro vrijeme. To znači imati briljantno vrijeme za stvarno uživanje.

Ah I had a whale of a time learning  to ski until I broke my leg.

Ah, imao sam puno vremena učiti skijati dok nisam slomio nogu.

Number 16 to lose track of time. To  lose track of time means to be unaware  

Broj 16 da izgubite pojam o vremenu. Izgubiti pojam o vremenu znači biti nesvjestan

of how much time has passed or to not be sure of  what time it is. Oh iIm sorry I'm late I totally  

koliko je vremena prošlo ili ne biti siguran koliko je sati. Oh, žao mi je što kasnim, potpuno sam

lost track of the time, sorry. Number 17, free  time. Free time refers to time available for  

izgubio pojam o vremenu, oprosti. Broj 17, slobodno vrijeme. Slobodno vrijeme odnosi se na vrijeme koje je na raspolaganju za

hobbies and activities you enjoy in my free time.  I like to play football what do you like to do?  

hobije i aktivnosti u kojima uživate u moje slobodno vrijeme. Volim igrati nogomet što ti voliš raditi?

Number 18, spur of the moment. Something done  in the spur of the moment is done impulsively  

Broj 18, poticaj trenutka. Nešto što se učini naglo se radi impulzivno

without planning in advance. Uh we aren't going to  Argentina now instead we're going to Switzerland,  

bez planiranja unaprijed. Uh, ne idemo sada u Argentinu, nego idemo u Švicarsku,

don't ask me why. It was a  spur of the moment decision.  

ne pitajte me zašto. Bila je to odluka trenutka.

Number 19, behind the times. If something  is behind the times then it's not using the  

Broj 19, iza vremena. Ako je nešto iza vremena, onda to nije korištenje

latest technology ideas or techniques. It could  also be referred to as out of date. This library  

najnovijih tehnoloških ideja ili tehnika. Također bi se moglo nazvati zastarjelom. Ova knjižnica

is so behind the times they don't even have a  computer. Number 20, to hit the big time. This  

je toliko zaostala od vremena da nemaju ni računalo. Broj 20, za veliki pogodak. Ovo

is an idiomatic phrase which means to become very  successful or famous. She hit the big time and got  

je idiomatski izraz koji znači postati vrlo uspješan ili poznat. Postigla je veliki uspjeh i

a part in a very successful film after years of  hard work. Number 21, hour of need. An hour of  

nakon godina teškog rada dobila je ulogu u vrlo uspješnom filmu. Broj 21, sat potrebe. Sat

need is the time when most help is needed. Thank  you so much for helping us in our hour of need.  

potrebe je vrijeme kada je potrebna najveća pomoć. Hvala vam puno što ste nam pomogli u našem trenutku potrebe.

Number 22, a laugh a minute. You could  use this phrase to describe someone who is  

Broj 22, smijeh na minut. Mogli biste upotrijebiti ovu frazu da opišete nekoga tko je

very funny oh John's great he's a laugh a minute  so funny. Number 23, like there's no tomorrow.  

vrlo duhovit, o John's super, on se smije na minut tako smiješan. Broj 23, kao da nema sutra.

To do something like there's no  tomorrow means to do it in a quick  

Učiniti nešto kao da sutra ne postoji znači učiniti to na brz

or careless way without considering the future.  He is spending money like there's no tomorrow.  

ili nemaran način bez razmišljanja o budućnosti. Troši novac kao da sutra ne postoji.

Number 24, long time no see. This is  informally used as a greeting to mean  

Broj 24, dugo se nismo vidjeli. Ovo se neformalno koristi kao pozdrav što znači

it's been a long time since we last  met. Hey Christopher long time no see.  

da je prošlo mnogo vremena otkako smo se zadnji put sreli. Hej Christophere dugo se nismo vidjeli.

Number 25, a mile a minute. If something is  happening a mile a minute then it's happening  

Broj 25, milju u minuti. Ako se nešto događa milju u minuti, onda se događa

at a very fast pace. I can barely understand  Connor because he talks a mile a minute.  

vrlo brzim tempom. Jedva razumijem Connora jer priča milju u minuti.

Number 26, now and then. If something  happens now and then then it happens  

Broj 26, s vremena na vrijeme. Ako se nešto dogodi s vremena na vrijeme, dogodi se

occasionally. I don't see her much  but we go out for coffee now and then.  

povremeno. Ne viđam je puno, ali s vremena na vrijeme odemo na kavu.

Number 27, the moment of truth. This is  a time when a person or a thing is tested  

Broj 27, trenutak istine. Ovo je vrijeme kada se osoba ili stvar testira

a decision has to be made or a crisis has to  be faced this is a moment of truth. Grace has  

, mora se donijeti odluka ili se mora suočiti s krizom, ovo je trenutak istine. Grace je

spent hours baking the perfect cake and now  it is the moment of truth time to taste it.  

provela sate pekući savršenu tortu i sada je trenutak istine da je kušate.

Number 28, to have too much time on one's hands.  To have too much time on your hands means to have  

Broj 28, imati previše vremena na rukama. Imati previše vremena znači imati

a lot of extra time, we often use this phrase  to describe someone who is engaged in unhelpful  

puno viška vremena, često koristimo ovu frazu da opišemo nekoga tko se bavi beskorisnim

or useless activities. She is such a gossip she  obviously has far too much time on her hands.  

ili beskorisnim aktivnostima. Ona je takav trač da očito ima previše vremena na raspolaganju.

Number 29, once in a blue moon. This means  it rarely happens. I don't speak to my old  

Broj 29, jednom u plavom mjesecu. To znači da se to rijetko događa. Ovih dana ne razgovaram sa svojim starim

uni mates these days I mean Fernando will  call me for a catch-up once in a blue moon  

kolegama. Mislim da će me Fernando pozvati da se nadoknadimo jednom u plavom mjesecu

but apart from that we've all lost touch. And  number 30, donkey's years. Donkey's years is  

, ali osim toga, svi smo izgubili kontakt. I broj 30, magareće godine. Magareće godine je

an informal way of saying a long time Adam  and I have been friends for donkey's years.

neformalni način da se kaže dugo vremena Adam i ja smo prijatelji magarećih godina.

It is getting hot in here.

Ovdje postaje vruće.

The temperature in London is soaring so i thought  this was the perfect opportunity for me to teach  

Temperatura u Londonu raste pa sam mislio da je ovo savršena prilika da

you five very hot english phrases plus an extra  tasty little treat at the very end if you stay all  

vas naučim pet vrlo vrućih engleskih fraza plus dodatnu ukusnu poslasticu na samom kraju ako ostanete

the way through. Here's the first one, hot off the  press. If something is hot off the press then it  

do kraja. Evo prvog, vruće od tiska. Ako je nešto vruće u novinama, onda to

means it's news just in, it's just happened, you  need to hear it because no one else is talking  

znači da je vijest upravo stigla, jednostavno se dogodilo, morate to čuti jer nitko drugi

about it. It's hot off the press. The second  super hot phrase is to blow hot and cold, this  

o tome ne govori. Vruće je od novinara. Druga super vruća fraza je puhati toplo i hladno, što

means to alternate between two different states.  For example somebody might be very happy friendly  

znači izmjenjivati ​​dva različita stanja. Na primjer, netko bi u

warm and welcoming one moment and then completely  the opposite the other they might be distant maybe  

jednom trenutku mogao biti vrlo sretan prijateljski, topao i dobrodošao, a onda bi u drugom trenutku bio potpuno suprotan, mogao bi biti distanciran, možda

a little angry they might seem like they don't  like you at all the next. They are blowing hot and  

malo ljut, možda će vam se u sljedećem trenutku činiti kao da mu se uopće ne sviđate. Puše toplo i

cold, and it's very hard to know where you stand  with someone who blows hot and cold. For example  

hladno, i vrlo je teško znati gdje stojite s nekim tko puše toplo i hladno. Na primjer

imagine we have just started working together and  on the first day I come to you and say hi I'm so  

, zamislite da smo tek počeli raditi zajedno i prvog dana dođem k vama i kažem vam zdravo, tako sam

happy that you're working here we're going to be  best friends why don't you take the space next to  

sretan što radite ovdje, bit ćemo najbolji prijatelji zašto ne uzmete prostor pored

me, sit with me we'll work together. Oh and we  should have lunch together today, see you soon.  

ja, sjedi sa mnom radit ćemo zajedno. Oh i trebali bismo danas zajedno ručati, vidimo se uskoro.

And the next day it's more like oh you're sitting  next to me are you, I think you should move to  

A sutradan je više kao da sjediš pored mene jesi li, mislim da bi se trebao preseliti na

the other side of the office and I can't do  lunch with you today, no I'm really busy.

drugu stranu ureda i ne mogu danas s tobom ručati, ne, stvarno sam zauzeta.

I'm blowing hot and cold. Super hot phrase  number three, strike while the iron is  

Puše mi toplo i hladno. Super vruća fraza broj tri, udaraj dok je glačalo

hot. To strike while the iron is hot means to act  when the conditions are most favourable so take  

vruće. Udarati dok je željezo vruće znači djelovati kada su uvjeti najpovoljniji pa iskoristite

the opportunity when you have the chance. For  example let's imagine you want to buy a house  

priliku kada imate priliku. Na primjer, zamislimo da želite kupiti kuću

and suddenly there's a big change in the  economy and the housing market crashes  

i odjednom dolazi do velike promjene u ekonomiji i krah na tržištu nekretnina

and houses are suddenly very very cheap and even  though you've not been sure if you want to commit  

i kuće su odjednom vrlo vrlo jeftine i iako niste bili sigurni želite li se obvezati

to buying a house, now is a good time to act  so you should strike while the iron is hot.  

na kupnju kuće, sada je dobro vrijeme za djelovanje pa bi trebao udarati dok je željezo vruće.

Super hot phrase number four, to get  into hot water or to be in hot water.  

Super vruća fraza broj četiri, ući u toplu vodu ili biti u vrućoj vodi.

If you're in hot water then I'm afraid tot this  means you are in trouble. So imagine you've been  

Ako ste u vrućoj vodi, bojim se da to znači da ste u nevolji. Zamislite da ste u

married for 10 years and you forget it's your  wedding anniversary and you decide to go out for  

braku 10 godina i zaboravite da vam je godišnjica braka i odlučite izaći na

some drinks after work with your work friends and  forget all about your lovely partner sat at home.  

piće nakon posla s prijateljima s posla i zaboraviti sve o svom lijepom partneru koji je sjedio kod kuće.

You can guarantee that by the time you get back  you are going to be in very hot water. Oh call  

Možete jamčiti da ćete do trenutka kada se vratite biti u vrlo vrućoj vodi. Oh, nazovite

the fire brigade it is getting far too hot with  super hot phrase number five, I have had more  

vatrogasce, postaje prevruće sa super vrućom frazom broj pet, imao sam više

something replace that with whatever you like  then you've had hot dinners. To have something  

nečega što je zamijenio čime god želite, a onda ste imali tople večere. Imati nešto

more than you've had hot dinners means that your  experience is greater than the other person so in  

više nego što ste imali tople večere znači da je vaše iskustvo veće nego kod druge osobe, pa u

this case I'm saying my experience in something is  greater than yours. Let's imagine my sentence is  

ovom slučaju kažem da je moje iskustvo u nečemu veće od vašeg. Zamislimo da je moja rečenica

I've had more internet stalkers than you've had  hot dinners, which let's face it is probably true,  

da sam imao više internet stalkera nego što si ti imao vruće večere, što je, budimo iskreni, vjerojatno istina,

that means I've had more internet stalkers  than you have. What would your sentence be?  

što znači da sam imao više internet stalkera nego ti. Koja bi bila tvoja rečenica?

What have you had more than I've had hot  dinners? Put it down in the comments box below.  

Što si ti jeo više nego što sam ja imao tople večere? Stavite ga u okvir za komentare ispod.

And finally, before I spontaneously combust  that means burst into flames because I'm so hot,  

I na kraju, prije nego što se spontano zapalim to znači zapaliti jer mi je tako vruće,

let's do the final one. Super hot phrase  number six and she's forgotten it, is  

idemo napraviti zadnji. Super vruća fraza broj šest i ona je zaboravila, je

to be hot under the collar. If you are getting  hot under the collar it means that you're becoming  

biti vruće ispod ovratnika. Ako vam je vruće ispod ovratnika, to znači da postajete

emotional usually it means you're becoming  embarrassed or angry. Oh I'm getting a little  

emotivni, obično to znači da postajete neugodno ili ljuti. Oh, malo mi je

hot under the collar or oh I'm getting a little  hot under the collar. Okay so there you go six  

vruće ispod ovratnika ili oh, malo mi je vruće ispod ovratnika. U redu, evo šest

super hot phrases for you to use this summer while  the temperatures soar and I did promise a bonus.  

super vrućih fraza koje ćete upotrijebiti ovog ljeta dok temperature rastu, a obećao sam bonus.

I have the hots for you. What does that mean?  It means that I fancy you, I'm attracted to you.  

Imam vruće za tebe. Što to znači? To znači da mi se sviđaš, da me privlačiš.

So tell me in the comments box below who do you  have the hots for? Do you dare share that secret. 

Recite mi u polju za komentare u nastavku za koga se volite? Usuđuješ li se podijeliti tu tajnu.

Idioms we have countless idioms in the english  language so once again I've broken it down by  

Idiomi Imamo bezbroj idioma na engleskom jeziku pa sam još jednom razbio po

category and today we're going to be learning 20  of the most commonly used weather related idioms.  

kategorijama i danas ćemo učiti 20 najčešće korištenih idioma vezanih za vremenske prilike.

These are phrases that most native speakers will  use often and without much thought but really  

To su fraze koje će većina izvornih govornika koristiti često i bez puno razmišljanja, ali zapravo

they're not that self-explanatory, so they take  a little bit of explaining and that's what we're  

nisu toliko razumljive, pa im je potrebno malo objašnjenja i to je ono o čemu ćemo

going to learn about today. The first idiom is to  brighten up. To brighten up means to become more  

danas učiti. Prvi idiom je razvedriti se. Razvedriti se znači postati

cheerful now brighten up is a separable phrasal  verb which means that you can put the object in  

vedriji sada razvedriti je odvojivi frazni glagol koji znači da možete staviti objekt u

the middle of those two words, the object that's  being brightened up, for example, let's brighten  

sredinu te dvije riječi, objekt koji se posvjetljuje, na primjer, ajmo uljepšati

this room up. The second idiom is to take a shine  to, to take a shine to something means to develop  

ovu sobu. Drugi idiom je zasjati se, zasjati se nečemu znači razviti

a liking for it. Philip has taken a shine to  Yorkshire tea over Tetley tea. The third idiom is  

naklonost prema tome. Philip je zablistao u Yorkshire čaju uz Tetley čaj. Treći idiom je

to chase rainbows. To chase rainbows means  to pursue something that is impossible  

loviti duge. Juriti duge znači slijediti nešto što je nemoguće

or very unlikely. Georgia wants to be a famous  singer but with that voice she's chasing rainbows.  

ili vrlo malo vjerojatno. Georgia želi biti poznata pjevačica, ali tim glasom juri za dugama.

The fourth idiom is to save it for  a rainy day. To save something for  

Četvrti idiom je sačuvati ga za kišni dan. Sačuvati nešto za

a rainy day means to keep it aside for a  time when it might be needed in the future.  

kišni dan znači ostaviti to po strani za vrijeme kada bi moglo biti potrebno u budućnosti.

I won some money on the lottery so  I'm going to save it for a rainy day.

Dobio sam nešto novca na lutriji pa ću ga spremiti za crni dan.

The fifth idiom is right as rain, if someone  is right as rain that means they are well  

Peti idiom je ispravan kao kiša, ako je netko u pravu kao kiša to znači da je u dobroj

fit and healthy. Yesterday I was unwell but today  I feel right as rain. The sixth idiom is to take  

formi i zdrav. Jučer mi nije bilo dobro, ali danas se osjećam dobro kao kiša. Šesti idiom je

a rain check. To take a rain check is more of  an American phrase which we're beginning to see  

provjeravati kišu. To take rain check više je američka fraza koju sve više počinjemo viđati

more and more of in British english and it means  to cancel or refuse something with an intention of  

na britanskom engleskom i znači otkazati ili odbiti nešto s namjerom da

doing it another time. Hey are we still going  for coffee later? Oh let's take a rain check,  

to učinimo drugi put. Hej, idemo li kasnije na kavu? Oh, idemo provjeriti kišu,

maybe next week? The seventh idiom is to weather  the storm. To weather the storm means to survive  

možda sljedeći tjedan? Sedmi idiom je prebroditi oluju. Prebroditi oluju znači preživjeti

through difficulties. I had a really difficult  month but I told myself to weather the storm  

poteškoće. Imao sam jako težak mjesec, ali sam si rekao da prebrodim oluju

and everything is finally back to normal. The  eighth idiom is to rain on someone's parade.  

i sve se konačno vratilo u normalu. Osmi idiom je kiša na nečijoj paradi.

To rain on someone's parade means to stop them  from enjoying themselves or to ruin their plans.  

Kišiti na nečijoj paradi znači spriječiti ga da uživa ili mu pokvariti planove.

I don't want to rain on your parade but you're  being so loud please could you be quieter.  

Ne želim kišiti na vašoj paradi, ali tako ste glasni, molim vas, možete li biti tiši.

The ninth idiom is to shoot the breeze. To shoot  the breeze, it means to have an informal chat.  

Deveti idiom je pucati na povjetarac. Pucati na povjetarac, znači imati neformalni razgovor.

Hey do you want to go for a walk and shoot  the breeze. The 10th idiom is to catch wind  

Hej, želiš li ići u šetnju i pucati na povjetarac. 10. idiom je uhvatiti vjetar

of something, to catch wind of something means  to hear a rumour about it. Now the 11th idiom  

nečega, uhvatiti vjetar nečega znači čuti glasinu o tome. Sada je 11. idiom

is to throw caution to the wind. To throw  caution to the wind means to take a risk.  

baciti oprez u vjetar. Baciti oprez u vjetar znači riskirati.

I need to just throw caution to  the wind and tell him how I feel.

Moram samo baciti oprez u vjetar i reći mu kako se osjećam.

The 12th idiom is storm on the horizon.  

12. idiom je oluja na horizontu.

If there is a storm on the horizon that  means that there is a problem approaching.  

Ako je na horizontu oluja, to znači da se približava problem.

Francis keeps getting into trouble at school so  I think there might be a storm on the horizon.  

Franjo stalno upada u probleme u školi pa mislim da bi mogla biti oluja na horizontu.

The 13th idiom is every cloud has a silver  lining. This is a phrase we use to express  

13. idiom je da svaki oblak ima srebrnu oblogu. Ovo je izraz kojim izražavamo

that there is something good that comes  out of every bad or difficult situation.  

da iz svake loše ili teške situacije proizlazi nešto dobro.

Lockdown has been really stressful for everyone  but I have had a chance to spend lots more time  

Zaključavanje je bilo jako stresno za sve, ali imao sam priliku provesti mnogo više vremena

with my family so I guess every cloud  has a silver lining. The 14th idiom is  

sa svojom obitelji pa pretpostavljam da svaki oblak ima srebrnu liniju. 14. idiom je

on cloud nine. If someone is on cloud nine then  they are in a state of overwhelming happiness.  

na oblaku devet. Ako je netko na oblaku devet onda je u stanju silne sreće.

I got the job, I feel so lucky I'm on cloud  nine. The fifteenth idiom is to have your head  

Dobio sam posao, tako sam sretan što sam na oblaku devet. Petnaesti idiom je imati glavu

in the clouds, now if someone has their head  in the clouds that means that they're being  

u oblacima, sada ako netko ima glavu u oblacima, to znači da je

unrealistic or impractical, a bit of a dreamer  and not very down to earth. Oh Grace is a lovely  

nerealan ili nepraktičan, pomalo sanjar i ne baš prizemljen. Oh Grace je ljupka

girl but she does have her head in the clouds.  The 16th idiom is to not have the foggiest,  

djevojka, ali ima glavu u oblacima. Šesnaesti idiom je da nemate najmaglivije,

this means that you're not sure about something  you don't have an idea or a clue about it. You  

to znači da niste sigurni u nešto o čemu nemate pojma ili pojma. Mogli

might say I don't have the foggiest or I haven't  the foggiest or I haven't got the foggiest.  

biste reći da nemam najmaglovitiju ili nemam najmaglovitiju ili nemam najmaglovitiju.

Could you help me with directions please,  I haven't the foggiest where I am?

Možete li mi pomoći s uputama, molim vas, nije mi baš magla gdje sam?

The 17th idiom is under the weather,  

17. idiom je pod vremenskim prilikama,

if you're under the weather that  means you're feeling unwell.

ako ste pod vremenom to znači da se ne osjećate dobro.

I'm going to stay at home today as I'm a bit  under the weather. The 18th idiom is the calm  

Ostat ću danas kod kuće jer mi je malo loše vrijeme. 18. idiom je zatišje

before the storm, this means a moment of quiet  or stability before difficult or busy times.  

prije oluje, to znači trenutak tišine ili stabilnosti prije teških ili užurbanih vremena.

Those moments before the shop opened  were the calm before the storm.

Ti trenuci prije otvaranja trgovine bili su zatišje prije nevremena.

The 19th idiom is to break the ice. To break  the ice means to do or say something to relieve  

19. idiom je probiti led. Probiti led znači učiniti ili reći nešto kako bi se ublažila

tension or to break a silence. Ah  it was really awkward when we first  

napetost ili prekinula tišina. Ah, bilo je stvarno neugodno kad smo se prvi put

met that it didn't take long to break  the ice. And finally the 20th idiom is  

sreli da nije trebalo dugo da se probije led. I na kraju 20. idiom je

face like thunder if someone has a face  like thunder it means that their face  

lice poput groma ako netko ima lice poput groma to znači da mu lice

looks very unhappy or very angry this is not very  polite so only use it in informal situations.  

izgleda jako nesretno ili jako ljutito, to nije baš pristojno pa ga koristite samo u neformalnim situacijama.

I knew she was very annoyed with me  because she had a face like thunder.

Znao sam da je jako ljuta na mene jer je imala lice kao grom.

To catch someone red-handed is to discover  someone in the act of doing something wrong  

Uhvatiti nekoga na djelu ruku znači otkriti nekoga kako radi nešto loše

for example if the police found a robber still  holding the bag that he has stolen you could say  

, na primjer ako je policija pronašla pljačkaša koji još uvijek drži torbu koju je ukrao, mogli biste reći

they caught him red-handed or if a mother  walked into the kitchen at night to find her son  

da su ga uhvatili na djelu ruke ili ako je majka ušla u kuhinju noću da nađeš njezina sina

with chocolate cake all over his face  you might say I've caught you red-handed.

s čokoladnom tortom po licu, mogao bi reći da sam te uhvatio na djelu.

Grey area a grey area is an ill-defined  

Siva zona siva zona je loše definirana

unclear situation which does not have an obvious  answer or outcome, it's not black or white,  

nejasna situacija koja nema očit odgovor ili ishod, nije crno ili bijelo,

that's another idiom meaning it's not clear  it's a grey area, for example, if I use a clip  

to je još jedan idiom što znači da nije jasno da je to siva zona, na primjer, ako koristim isječak

from a movie in this video to illustrate an  educational point is that copyright infringement?  

iz film u ovom videu za ilustraciju obrazovne točke je li to kršenje autorskih prava?

It's not clear, it's a bit of a grey area. To give  the green light, this means to give permission  

Nije jasno, malo je siva zona. Dati zeleno svjetlo, to znači dati dopuštenje

for someone to do something or for something  to happen, for example, a parent could give  

da netko nešto učini ili da se nešto dogodi, na primjer, roditelj bi mogao dati

the green light for their child to start a new  club or to go on a school trip, go on sonny. 

zeleno svjetlo svom djetetu da pokrene novi klub ili da ide na školski izlet, nastavi sinko.

In the red, if a person or a company is in the  red that means they've spent more money than they  

U minusu, ako je osoba ili tvrtka u minusu, to znači da su potrošili više novca nego što su

have, and now they owe money to the bank. I can't  sleep at night, not now that we're in the red. 

imali, a sada duguju novac banci. Ne mogu spavati noću, ne sad kad smo u minusu.

Once in a blue moon, if something happens  once in a blue moon it happens very rarely  

Jednom na plavom mjesecu, ako se nešto dogodi jednom u plavom mjesecu to se događa vrlo rijetko

for example, we go on holiday once in a blue moon  it doesn't mean never it just means not often.

na primjer, idemo na odmor jednom u plavom mjesecu to ne znači nikad to samo znači ne često.

Out of the blue. If something happens out of the  blue then it is completely unexpected for example,  

Iz vedra neba. Ako se nešto dogodi iz vedra neba onda je to potpuno neočekivano na primjer,

my brother arrived out of the blue so  his brother was completely unexpected.

moj brat je stigao iz vedra neba pa je njegov brat bio potpuno neočekivan.

Red tape. Red tape refers to rules or  boundaries that prevent or slow down  

Crvena vrpca. Birokracija se odnosi na pravila ili granice koje sprječavaju ili usporavaju

something you're trying to achieve. For example,  it took me ages to get a working visa because of  

nešto što pokušavate postići. Na primjer, trebalo mi je godina da dobijem radnu vizu zbog

all the red tape. Rose tinted glasses. To look  at something through rose tinted glasses means  

sve birokracije. Ružičaste naočale. Gledati na nešto kroz ružičaste naočale znači

to think of it with a positive bias perhaps only  seeing or paying attention to the good things,  

razmišljati o tome s pozitivnom pristranošću, možda samo vidjeti ili obraćajući pažnju na dobre stvari,

for example, ah I have lots of fond memories of  school I can't remember the bad parts I suppose  

na primjer, ah imam puno lijepih uspomena na školu, ne mogu se sjetiti loših dijelova, pretpostavljam

I look back at it through rose tinted glasses.  To show one's true colours. To show one's true  

Gledam na to kroz ružičaste naočale. Da pokaže svoje prave boje. Pokazati svoje pravo

colours means to reveal the kind of person you  really are. This could be used in a positive way,  

lice znači otkriti kakva ste osoba. To bi se moglo iskoristiti na pozitivan način,

for example, Nicole was so patient with the  children she really showed her true colours. Or  

na primjer, Nicole je bila toliko strpljiva s djecom da je zaista pokazala svoje pravo lice. Ili

in a negative way, for example, I  can't believe Nicole betrayed you  

na negativan način, na primjer, ne mogu vjerovati da te je Nicole izdala

she has really shown her true colours. Golden  opportunity, this is an excellent chance to  

, stvarno je pokazala svoje pravo lice. Zlatna prilika, ovo je izvrsna prilika da

do something that is likely to be successful or  rewarding. For example, going to Oxford university  

učinite nešto što će vjerojatno biti uspješno ili nagrađivano. Na primjer, odlazak na sveučilište u Oxfordu

is a golden opportunity or being invited to  go to a place you've always wanted to go to  

je zlatna prilika ili biti pozvan da odete na mjesto na koje ste oduvijek željeli ići

is a golden opportunity. White lie. A white  lie is a lie about a small or unimportant  

je zlatna prilika. Bijela laž. Bijela laž je laž o maloj ili nevažnoj

matter that someone tells to avoid hurting another  person, for example, it was a bit of a white lie,  

stvari koju netko kaže kako bi izbjegao povrijediti drugu osobu, na primjer, to je bila mala bijela laž,

I told her I couldn't go to her party but really  I just didn't want to. To pass with flying  

rekao sam joj da ne mogu ići na njezinu zabavu, ali zapravo jednostavno nisam ne želim. Proći s

colours.To pass something with flying colours  means to do it very successfully, for example,  

odličnim uspjehom. Položiti nešto odlično znači to učiniti vrlo uspješno, na primjer,

if you get top marks in an exam you could say  you've passed with flying colours. See red. To  

ako dobijete najbolje ocjene na ispitu, mogli biste reći da ste položili izvrsno. Vidi crveno. Vidjeti

see red means to become very angry, for example,  when I realised he'd been lying I saw red.  

crveno znači postati jako ljut, na primjer, kada sam shvatio da je lagao vidio sam crveno.

Blue collar, this phrase refers to the colour  on a labourer's uniform and is typically used  

Plavi ovratnik, ovaj izraz se odnosi na boju na radničkoj uniformi i obično se koristi

to refer to people who work in manual labor, such  as agriculture, manufacturing, and construction.  

za ljude koji rade u ručnom radu, kao što su poljoprivreda, proizvodnja i građevinarstvo.

In context you could say, he's got a  new blue collar job as an electrician. 

U kontekstu bi se moglo reći da je dobio novi posao kao električar.

White collar this refers to an office worker or  someone whose profession does not require manual  

Bijeli ovratnik se odnosi na uredskog radnika ili nekoga čija profesija ne zahtijeva ručni

labour. In context you could say, he's got a  new white collar job as a lawyer. A red flag.  

rad. U kontekstu bi se moglo reći da je dobio novi posao kao odvjetnik. Crvena zastava.

A red flag is a sign of a problem which  requires attention. For example, the fact  

Crvena zastava je znak problema koji zahtijeva pažnju. Na primjer, činjenica

that no one seemed to enjoy working there was a  red flag. This means that it's a sign that should  

da nitko nije uživao raditi tamo bila je crvena zastava. To znači da je to znak na koji treba

be paid attention to, you probably won't enjoy  working somewhere if everyone who works there  

obratiti pažnju, vjerojatno nećete uživati ​​raditi negdje ako svi koji tamo

doesn't enjoy their job. Red letter day. A red  letter day is a special or memorable occasion,  

rade ne uživaju u svom poslu. Dan crvenog slova. Dan crvenog slova je posebna ili nezaboravna prilika,

for example when Francesca returns from  her two-year trip it'll be a red letter  

na primjer, kada se Francesca vrati sa svog dvogodišnjeg putovanja, bit će

day. Although I will just add that red letter  day is probably now falling out of fashion as  

dan crvenog slova. Iako ću samo dodati da dan crvenih slova vjerojatno sada izlazi iz mode jer

we don't really send letters anymore. Next,  to paint the town red, this means to party or  

mi zapravo više ne šaljemo pisma. Dalje, obojiti grad u crveno, to znači tulumariti ili

celebrate in a rowdy or wild manner particularly  in a public place such as a nightclub or bar.  

slaviti na bučan ili divlji način, posebno na javnom mjestu kao što je noćni klub ili bar.

You could say for my birthday we'll paint  the town red, which just means we'll party.  

Moglo bi se reći da ćemo za moj rođendan obojiti grad u crveno, što samo znači da ćemo tulumariti.

Next, to roll out the red carpet, this means  to welcome someone with special treatment,  

Sljedeće, razvući crveni tepih, to znači dočekati nekoga s posebnim tretmanom,

for example, oh when she gets home from  the hospital we'll roll out the red carpet,  

na primjer, oh, kad se vrati kući iz bolnice, mi ćemo razvući crveni tepih,

meaning we'll take extra good care of her. This  refers to the red carpet that celebrities and vips  

što znači da ćemo se dodatno dobro brinuti o njoj. To se odnosi na crveni tepih kojim slavne osobe i VIP osobe

walk on to get to award ceremonies or premieres,  it indicates a mark of respect and good care,  

hodaju kako bi došle na dodjelu nagrada ili premijere, označava znak poštovanja i brige,

bringing me on to my next one. Red carpet  treatment, along the same lines of the last one,  

što me dovodi do sljedećeg. Tretman crvenog tepiha, na isti način kao i prethodni,

but it's not about only welcoming someone when  they first arrive somewhere, to give someone the  

ali ne radi se samo o dobrodošlici nekome kada prvi put negdje stigne, da se nekome pruži

red carpet treatment is to treat them as if  they are special and important. For example,  

tretman crvenog tepiha znači da se prema njemu ponašate kao da je poseban i važan. Na primjer,

at this hotel we give all of our guests the  red carpet treatment now let's get to work.

u ovom hotelu svim našim gostima nudimo tretman crvenog tepiha, a sada idemo na posao.

To get back to or put your nose to the grindstone  the grindstone this means to return to or start  

Vratiti se ili staviti nos na žrvanj, žrvanj, to znači vratiti se ili započeti

a hard tedious task.

težak zamoran zadatak.

Right that's my break over I  better get back to the grindstone.

To je moja pauza, bolje da se vratim žrvnju.

To be on a roll this means experiencing a period  of success or good luck. Yeah we signed up two new  

Biti u igri to znači doživjeti razdoblje uspjeha ili sreće. Da, prijavili smo dva nova

clients last week and four new clients this week  with three more in the pipeline we are on a roll.

klijenta prošli tjedan i četiri nova klijenta ovaj tjedan, a još tri su u pripremi.

Be snowed under to be snowed under means to be  overwhelmed with a very large quantity of work  

Biti pod snijegom biti pod snijegom znači biti zatrpan vrlo velikom količinom posla

or commitments. Oh I am so sorry I missed the  teachers meeting today with the exams around the  

ili obveza. Oh, tako mi je žao što sam propustio sastanak nastavnika danas s ispitima iza

corner and several members of staff self-isolating  I'm completely snowed under at the moment.

ugla i nekoliko članova osoblja koji se samoizoliraju pod kojom sam trenutno potpuno zasniježena.

To bend over backwards this means to work extra  hard to help someone or to make them happy. I  

Sagnuti se unatrag to znači dodatno se truditi da nekome pomognete ili da ga usrećite. Ne

don't understand why he continues to bend over  backwards for Julia she doesn't appreciate it.

razumijem zašto se nastavlja savijati unatrag zbog Julije, ona to ne cijeni.

Blood sweat and tears if something needs  blood sweat and tears then it's a hard  

Krvavi znoj i suze ako nešto treba krvavi znoj i suze onda je to teško

thing to do or requires a lot of effort. We spent  

ili zahtijeva puno truda. Proveli smo

15 years building this business it took blood  sweat and tears to make it what it is today.

15 godina gradeći ovaj posao, trebalo je krvnog znoja i suza da postane ono što je danas.

Burning a candle at both ends this means  to work too hard as well as trying to do  

Zapaliti svijeću na oba kraja to znači previše raditi, ali i pokušavati raditi

other things. My boss had a  nervous breakdown last month  

druge stvari. Moj šef je prošlog mjeseca imao živčani slom

it's not surprising he was burning the  candle at both ends for many months.

, ne čudi što je palio svijeću na oba kraja mnogo mjeseci.

Get cracking this means to get  started on a project or task.  

Razbiti ovo znači započeti s projektom ili zadatkom.

Right do we all know what we're supposed  to be doing great then let's get cracking.

Dobro, znamo li svi što bismo trebali raditi sjajno, onda krenimo.

Give it 110 this means to try really hard to  achieve something. I know you are all tired  

Dajte mu 110, to znači jako se truditi da nešto postignete. Znam da ste svi umorni

it's really hot outside and you would rather  be relaxing in the shade eating ice cream, but  

, vani je stvarno vruće i radije bi se opuštali u hladu jedući sladoled, ali

today is a very important day for our school  so I want you to get out there and give it 110.

danas je vrlo važan dan za našu školu pa želim da izađete i date 110.

To go the extra mile this means to  do more than what is expected to  

Za dodatno milju ovo znači učiniti više od onoga što se očekuje da

make something happen or help someone. We  have decided to promote nick he went the  

bi se nešto dogodilo ili nekome pomoglo. Odlučili smo promovirati Nicka, on je učinio sve

extra mile for us during the pandemic  and really showed us his commitment.

za nas tijekom pandemije i zaista nam je pokazao svoju predanost.

Hang in there, this means don't give  up keep going through the hard times.  

Držite se, to znači da nemojte odustati i dalje prolaziti kroz teška vremena.

The next few months will be hard for all of  us just hang in there, things will improve.

Sljedećih nekoliko mjeseci bit će teško za sve nas, samo ostanite, stvari će se poboljšati.

Jump through hoops this means  to go through an elaborate or  

Skok kroz obruče to znači proći kroz razrađenu ili

complicated procedure in  order to achieve an objective.  

kompliciranu proceduru kako bi se postigao cilj.

We are in the process of applying for a mortgage  but we have to jump through so many hoops.

U procesu smo podnošenja zahtjeva za hipoteku, ali moramo skočiti kroz toliko obruča.

To knuckle down or buckle down this means to  focus and work diligently on a task or problem,  

Pokleknuti ili zakopčati to znači usredotočiti se i marljivo raditi na zadatku ili problemu,

if you all knuckle down and do your revision  between now and the exams then you will pass  

ako se svi srušite i izvršite reviziju između sada i ispita, tada ćete proći

with flying colours.

izvrsno.

To make up for lost time this means to  do something as much as possible because  

Nadoknaditi izgubljeno vrijeme to znači učiniti nešto što je više moguće jer

you were not able to do it before like to  catch up. I haven't seen my family for over  

to prije niste mogli učiniti, volite sustići. Nisam vidio svoju obitelj više od

two years so we're going to go on holiday  together we really need to make up for lost time.

dvije godine, tako da ćemo zajedno ići na odmor i stvarno moramo nadoknaditi izgubljeno vrijeme.

To move mountains, this means to make every  possible effort doing the impossible if needed.  

Pomicati planine, to znači uložiti sve moguće napore čineći nemoguće ako je potrebno.

Trust me I will move mountains to make sure  that you are satisfied with your new branding.

Vjerujte mi, pomaknut ću planine kako bih bio siguran da ste zadovoljni svojom novom robnom markom.

No pain no gain this means suffering is  necessary in order to achieve something.  

Bez boli nema dobitka, to znači da je patnja neophodna da bi se nešto postiglo.

The athletes are complaining about having  to train on a Sunday but no pain no gain.

Sportaši se žale da moraju trenirati nedjeljom, ali bez boli nema dobitka.

To pull one's own weight this means to do your  fair share of work that a group of people are  

Povući vlastitu težinu to znači odraditi svoj pošteni dio posla koji grupa ljudi

doing together James you have taken a lot  of time off this month and when you have  

radi zajedno Jamese, ovaj mjesec si uzeo puno slobodnog vremena, a kada si

been in you haven't done very much work. We  are all working hard to reach our deadline  

bio unutra, nisi radio baš puno posla. Svi se trudimo da dostignemo svoj rok

so we need you to start pulling your own  weight otherwise we will have to let you go.

pa nam je potrebno da počnete vući svoju težinu, inače ćemo vas morati pustiti.

To raise the bar this means to raise the  standards which need to be met in order to  

Podići ljestvicu to znači podići standarde koje je potrebno zadovoljiti da bismo se

qualify for something. Oh Apple have really  raised the bar with their latest iPhone.

kvalificirali za nešto. Oh, Apple je stvarno podigao ljestvicu sa svojim najnovijim iPhoneom.

To stay ahead of the game, this means to  react quickly and gain or keep an advantage.  

Ostati ispred igre, to znači brzo reagirati i steći ili zadržati prednost.

Okay, we're changing our marketing  strategy advertising will now include  

U redu, mijenjamo našu marketinšku strategiju. Oglašavanje će sada uključivati

tick tock we must stay ahead of the game.

​​tik-tak, moramo biti ispred igre.

To stay the course this means to keep going  strongly to the end of a race or contest or  

Ostati na svom kursu to znači nastaviti snažno do kraja utrke ili natjecanja ili

task we've been working with this  client for 12 months on this project  

zadatka s kojim smo radili s ovim klijentom 12 mjeseci na ovom projektu

we plan to stay the course and get the job done.

i planiramo ostati na kursu i obaviti posao.

To take the bull by the horns, this means to  deal decisively with a difficult or dangerous  

Uhvatiti bika za rogove, to znači odlučno se nositi s teškom ili opasnom

situation. I've asked him several times but  he just ignores me, I must take the bull by  

situacijom. Pitala sam ga nekoliko puta ali on me jednostavno ignorira, moram uzeti bika za

the horns and just tell my landlord that I'm  moving out unless he fixes the central heating. 

rogove i samo reći svom stanodavcu da se selim ako ne popravi centralno grijanje.

We use so many idioms in our day-to-day  life and many of them are animal related  

U svakodnevnom životu koristimo toliko mnogo idioma i mnogi od njih su povezani sa životinjama

so we're going to focus on idioms which are animal  based today the first idiom is fly on the wall. To  

pa ćemo se usredotočiti na idiome koji su danas bazirani na životinjama, a prvi idiom je letjeti na zidu. Biti

be a fly on the wall means to be unnoticed while  watching or listening to something. Oh they're  

muha na zidu znači biti neprimijećen dok nešto gledate ili slušate. Oh, oni sada

discussing the argument now, I'd love to be a fly  on the wall so I could hear what they're saying.  

raspravljaju o svađi, volio bih biti muha na zidu da mogu čuti što govore.

The second idiom is bee's knees, if something  is the bee's knees that means it is excellent  

Drugi idiom je pčelinja koljena, ako je nešto pčelinja koljena to znači da je izvrsno

and of the highest quality. You could  also say someone is the bee's knees.

i najkvalitetnije. Moglo bi se reći i da je netko pčelinja koljena.

This chocolate cake is the bee's knees you have  to try it. The third idiom is to make a beeline  

Ovaj čokoladni kolač je pčelinja koljena morate ga probati. Treći idiom je napraviti beeline

for something. To make a beeline for something  means to move towards it quickly and with purpose.

za nešto. Usmjeriti se prema nečemu znači ići prema tome brzo i sa svrhom.

I've wanted to meet Harry for ages so as  soon as I saw him I made a beeline for him.  

Odavno sam želio upoznati Harryja pa sam čim sam ga ugledao krenuo prema njemu.

The fourth idiom is to kill two birds with one  stone. To kill two birds with one stone means  

Četvrti idiom je ubiti dvije muhe jednim udarcem. Ubiti dvije muhe jednim udarcem znači

to accomplish two tasks or objectives at once. I  wanted to try out the new restaurant and I haven't  

ostvariti dva zadatka ili cilja odjednom. Htio sam isprobati novi restoran i nisam

seen Justine in ages so I've booked a table for  us both and it'll kill two birds with one stone.  

vidio Justine godinama pa sam rezervirao stol za nas oboje i to će ubiti dvije muhe jednim udarcem.

The fifth idiom is sitting duck. A sitting duck  is an easy target, something or someone which  

Peti idiom je patka koja sjedi. Patka koja sjedi laka je meta, nešto ili netko tko

is vulnerable to attack. If we leave the shop  doors unlocked it'll be a sitting duck. The sixth  

je podložan napadu. Ako ostavimo vrata trgovine otključana, to će biti patka koja sjedi. Šesti

idiom sixth idiom is to chicken out. To chicken  out of something means to back out of it because  

idiom Šesti idiom je piletina. Odustati od nečega znači povući se iz toga jer se zbog toga

you're feeling scared or worried about it. James was going to go on the roller coaster but  

osjećate uplašeno ili zabrinuto. James je namjeravao ići na roller coaster, ali

he chickened out at the last minute because he was  just so scared. Number seven on our list is a wild  

se razbesnio u zadnji čas jer je bio tako uplašen. Broj sedam na našem popisu je lov na divlje

goose chase. A wild goose chase is a pointless  task particularly one that involves travel.  

guske. Potjera na divlje guske besmislen je zadatak, posebice onaj koji uključuje putovanje.

She sent me to the supermarket to buy  socks but they don't even sell socks so  

Poslala me u supermarket da kupim čarape, ali oni čak i ne prodaju čarape, tako

it was simply a wild goose chase.  The eighth idiom is to take a bull  

da je to bila jednostavno jurnjava. Osmi idiom je uzeti bika

by its horns this means to face a problem  directly you take the bull by the horns  

za rogove, što znači izravno se suočiti s problemom. Uzmite bika za rogove

sometimes you might hear someone say to grab a  ball by its horns which means the same thing.  

ponekad možete čuti kako netko kaže zgrabi loptu za rogove što znači isto.

I hate confrontation but I'm so angry I'm gonna  have to take the bull by its horns and tell her.  

Mrzim sukobe, ali toliko sam ljuta da ću morati uzeti bika za rogove i reći joj.

The ninth idiom is to horse around.

Deveti idiom je konj okolo.

To horse around means to act in a way that  is silly and playful and sometimes noisy  

Konjati okolo znači ponašati se na način koji je blesav i razigran, a ponekad i bučan

will you please stop horsing  around I'm trying to concentrate.

, molim vas, prestanite juriti okolo. Pokušavam se koncentrirati.

The tenth idiom is until the cows come home. Until  the cows come home means for a long possibly even  

Deseti idiom je dok krave ne dođu kući. Dok se krave ne vrate kući znači dugo, možda čak

never-ending length of time, it's usually  used when talking about something that you  

i beskrajno vrijeme, obično se koristi kada se govori o nečemu što biste

could do for a long time because you enjoy it.  

mogli raditi dugo jer uživate u tome.

Ah I could sit here and read until the cows  come home but unfortunately I've got work to do.

Ah, mogao bih sjediti ovdje i čitati dok se krave ne vrate kući, ali nažalost imam posla.

The 11th idiom is a dark horse a dark horse is  somebody who is surprisingly good at something  

11. idiom je tamni konj, a tamni konj je netko tko je iznenađujuće dobar u nečemu

that you might not expect them to be. This could  be used to describe someone in a competition  

što možda ne očekujete. Ovo bi se moglo koristiti za opisivanje nekoga na natjecanju

who places much higher than expected or  someone who surprises you with their skill  

koji se plasira puno više od očekivanog ili nekoga tko vas iznenadi svojom vještinom za

that you didn't know they had. Wow Beth you're a  dark horse, I didn't know you could bake so well.  

koju niste znali da ima. Wow Beth ti si tamni konj, nisam znao da znaš tako dobro peći.

The 12th idiom is hold your horses,  to hold your horses means wait.

Dvanaesti idiom je držati svoje konje, držati konje znači čekati.

Hello brilliant you're home  I've been wanting to talk to you  

Zdravo, briljantno, doma ste. Htio sam razgovarati s vama

about your .... Hold your horses  I've only been here for two seconds.

o vašim .... Držite svoje konje. Ovdje sam samo dvije sekunde.

The 13th idiom is straight from the horse's mouth.  

13. idiom je ravno iz konjskih usta.

If you hear something straight  from the horse's mouth,  

Ako nešto čujete izravno iz konjskih usta,

that means you're hearing it from the source, from  somebody who has direct or personal experience.  

to znači da to čujete iz izvora, od nekoga tko ima izravno ili osobno iskustvo.

I don't usually pay attention to gossip but  I heard it straight from the horse's mouth.  

Obično ne obraćam pažnju na tračeve, ali sam ih čuo ravno iz konjskih usta.

The 14th idiom is in two shakes of a lamb's tail.  I love this one, in two shakes of lamb's tail  

14. idiom je u dva mahanja janjećim repom. Obožavam ovaj, u dva potresa janjećeg repa

means in a very short amount of time. I'll be back  with a cup of tea in two shakes of lamb's tail.

znači u vrlo kratkom vremenu. Vratit ću se sa šalicom čaja u dva mahanja janjećeg repa.

The 15th idiom is to go the whole  hog. To go the whole hog means  

15. idiom je ići cijela svinja. Ići do kraja znači

to really commit to something and to take it  as far as possible. I mean most people in the  

stvarno se posvetiti nečemu i odvesti to što je dalje moguće. Mislim da većina ljudi u

office don't celebrate halloween but Anna goes the  whole hog every year. The 16th idiom is the cat's  

uredu ne slavi Noć vještica, ali Anna ide cijelu godinu svake godine. 16. idiom je mačja

pyjamas, similar to the bee's knees if something  or someone is the cat's pyjamas that means they're  

pidžama, slična pčelinjim koljenima ako je nešto ili netko mačja pidžama što znači da

the best. My last teacher wasn't very good but  my new one is great she's the cat's pyjamas.

je najbolji. Moja posljednja učiteljica nije bila baš dobra, ali moja nova je super, ona je mačja pidžama.

The 17th idiom to let the cat out of  the bag. To let the cat out of the bag  

17. idiom pustiti mačku iz torbe. Pustiti mačku iz vreće

means to reveal a secret. This could be  accidentally or it could be on purpose.  

znači otkriti tajnu. To može biti slučajno ili namjerno.

Right I think it's time to let the  cat out of the bag. I'm pregnant!

Right I think it's time to let the cat out of the bag. I'm pregnant!

The 18th idiom is cat's got your tongue.  

The 18th idiom is cat's got your tongue.

This is a question normally that you might ask  someone who is unusually quiet, what's the matter  

This is a question normally that you might ask someone who is unusually quiet, what's the matter

cat got your tongue? The 19th idiom is raining  cats and dogs. I think most people know this one,  

cat got your tongue? The 19th idiom is raining cats and dogs. I think most people know this one,

if someone says it's raining cats and dogs  that means it's raining very heavily outside.

if someone says it's raining cats and dogs that means it's raining very heavily outside.

I wanted to go for a run this afternoon but it's  raining cats and dogs outside. I think I'll have  

I wanted to go for a run this afternoon but it's raining cats and dogs outside. I think I'll have

to go tomorrow instead. The 20th idiom is to let  sleeping dogs lie. To let sleeping dogs lie means  

to go tomorrow instead. The 20th idiom is to let sleeping dogs lie. To let sleeping dogs lie means

to leave a situation alone, to not interfere so  that you don't cause any unnecessary trouble.

to leave a situation alone, to not interfere so that you don't cause any unnecessary trouble.

I am so angry I'm gonna just call her  right now and and argue with her. Wait  

I am so angry I'm gonna just call her right now and and argue with her. Wait

a minute don't you think it might be  better just to let sleeping dogs lie?

a minute don't you think it might be better just to let sleeping dogs lie?

Number 21 is in the doghouse. To be in the  doghouse means to be in trouble or disgraced  

Number 21 is in the doghouse. To be in the doghouse means to be in trouble or disgraced

usually because you've upset or angered  somebody with something you've done  

usually because you've upset or angered somebody with something you've done

or not done. He forgot his girlfriend's  birthday so he's in the doghouse.  

or not done. He forgot his girlfriend's birthday so he's in the doghouse.

Number 22 is dog eat dog. Dog eat dog is a phrase  that we use to describe an environment which is  

Number 22 is dog eat dog. Dog eat dog is a phrase that we use to describe an environment which is

very competitive to an extent where people are  prepared to harm one another not physically  

very competitive to an extent where people are prepared to harm one another not physically

but um you know metaphorically maybe in a business  sense they're willing to harm one another to win.  

but um you know metaphorically maybe in a business sense they're willing to harm one another to win.

Yeah I hate working in that office because  it's dog-eat-dog in there, everybody tries  

Yeah I hate working in that office because it's dog-eat-dog in there, everybody tries

to make each other look bad, to make themselves  look better. Number 23 is ants in your pants.  

to make each other look bad, to make themselves look better. Number 23 is ants in your pants.

If you have ants in your pants that means you are  restless and moving around a lot usually because  

If you have ants in your pants that means you are restless and moving around a lot usually because

you're nervous or excited or you just can't sit  still because you're bored and you want to get  

you're nervous or excited or you just can't sit still because you're bored and you want to get

doing things. As a child I was often told I had  ants in my pants because I couldn't sit still.

doing things. As a child I was often told I had ants in my pants because I couldn't sit still.

Wow you've got ants in your pants today. Yeah  I'm just so nervous about this job interview  

Wow you've got ants in your pants today. Yeah I'm just so nervous about this job interview

I just can't sit still. Number 24 to smell a rat.  Ooh to smell a rat means to be suspicious of a lie  

I just can't sit still. Number 24 to smell a rat. Ooh to smell a rat means to be suspicious of a lie

or something underhanded going on. She  said she couldn't come to my birthday  

or something underhanded going on. She said she couldn't come to my birthday

party because she had other plans but I smell a  rat. Number 25 is simply fishy or you could say  

party because she had other plans but I smell a rat. Number 25 is simply fishy or you could say

something fishy is going on. If something  is fishy then that means it's suspicious.

something fishy is going on. If something is fishy then that means it's suspicious.

There's something fishy going on in that office,  something's not quite right with their numbers.  

There's something fishy going on in that office, something's not quite right with their numbers.

The 26th idiom is to have bigger fish  to fry. If you have bigger fish to  

The 26th idiom is to have bigger fish to fry. If you have bigger fish to

fry then that means you have more  important or better things to do.  

fry then that means you have more important or better things to do.

Don't worry about the invitations you have  bigger fish to fry, you need to find a venue.  

Don't worry about the invitations you have bigger fish to fry, you need to find a venue.

The 27th idiom is another kettle of fish.  If something is another kettle of fish or  

The 27th idiom is another kettle of fish. If something is another kettle of fish or

a whole other kettle of fish then that  means it is something entirely different  

a whole other kettle of fish then that means it is something entirely different

to what's being discussed. Look I'm just  so stressed because we're moving house and  

to what's being discussed. Look I'm just so stressed because we're moving house and

it's all changing so quickly and how's your  mum. Oh that's a whole other kettle of fish.

it's all changing so quickly and how's your mum. Oh that's a whole other kettle of fish.

The 28th idiom is crocodile tears. Crocodile  tears are fake tears for example if someone is  

The 28th idiom is crocodile tears. Crocodile tears are fake tears for example if someone is

pretending to cry or has forced themselves to cry  to gain something like sympathy. I know they're  

pretending to cry or has forced themselves to cry to gain something like sympathy. I know they're

just crocodile tears he doesn't actually care  about me. The 29th idiom is elephant in the room,  

just crocodile tears he doesn't actually care about me. The 29th idiom is elephant in the room,

an elephant in the room is something obvious  and uncomfortable which has not been discussed,  

an elephant in the room is something obvious and uncomfortable which has not been discussed,

it's like everyone's ignoring this huge problem,  the elephant in the room. Obviously I know that  

it's like everyone's ignoring this huge problem, the elephant in the room. Obviously I know that

he said horrible things about me but I didn't  mention it so there's this elephant in the room.  

he said horrible things about me but I didn't mention it so there's this elephant in the room.

And finally the 30th idiom is to have the lion's  share, to have or to get the lion's share of  

And finally the 30th idiom is to have the lion's share, to have or to get the lion's share of

something means to have the largest amount of  something. As the main character in Harry Potter  

something means to have the largest amount of something. As the main character in Harry Potter

Daniel Radcliffe definitely gets the lion's  share of praise but I think all the other  

Daniel Radcliffe definitely gets the lion's share of praise but I think all the other

actors are just as good. Right 20 money idioms  coming up, there are many more which are not on  

actors are just as good. Right 20 money idioms coming up, there are many more which are not on

the list so if you can think of one that I don't  mention please leave it in the comments and we can  

the list so if you can think of one that I don't mention please leave it in the comments and we can

all learn together. Let's get started. A penny  for your thoughts I love this phrase this is a  

all learn together. Let's get started. A penny for your thoughts I love this phrase this is a

question which means what are you thinking about  if someone looks confused you might ask them,  

question which means what are you thinking about if someone looks confused you might ask them,

a penny for your thoughts. Number two to cost a  pretty penny. If something costs a pretty penny  

a penny for your thoughts. Number two to cost a pretty penny. If something costs a pretty penny

and that means it's very expensive, so if you  say I love your dress I might say yeah but it  

and that means it's very expensive, so if you say I love your dress I might say yeah but it

costs a pretty penny, and you know I've spent  a lot of money on it. The next is a quick buck,  

costs a pretty penny, and you know I've spent a lot of money on it. The next is a quick buck,

a quick buck, money which is easy to make  is basically the meaning. So if something  

a quick buck, money which is easy to make is basically the meaning. So if something

is a very easy way to make money then you say oh  it's a quick buck, another example is if you sell  

is a very easy way to make money then you say oh it's a quick buck, another example is if you sell

something you own it's really easy to sell and you  can say oh that was a quick buck or I just made a  

something you own it's really easy to sell and you can say oh that was a quick buck or I just made a

quick buck. The next phrase is daylight robbery.  Daylight robbery, this describes an obviously  

quick buck. The next phrase is daylight robbery. Daylight robbery, this describes an obviously

unfair overcharging so a good example would be a  cinema selling a can of lemonade for three pounds  

unfair overcharging so a good example would be a cinema selling a can of lemonade for three pounds

when you could buy it for 70p from the corner  shop you could consider that daylight robbery.

when you could buy it for 70p from the corner shop you could consider that daylight robbery.

Number five, from rags to riches. From rags  to riches, this means from poverty to wealth  

Number five, from rags to riches. From rags to riches, this means from poverty to wealth

from poverty to wealth we hear this saying about  celebrities who come from a poverty-stricken  

from poverty to wealth we hear this saying about celebrities who come from a poverty-stricken

background but now have lots of money, they  are now wealthy, they went from rags to riches.  

background but now have lots of money, they are now wealthy, they went from rags to riches.

Number six, I don't have  two pennies to rub together.  

Number six, I don't have two pennies to rub together.

This is a colloquial phrase which means I'm very  poor, I don't have much money at all, I don't even  

This is a colloquial phrase which means I'm very poor, I don't have much money at all, I don't even

have two pennies to rub together. Number seven,  if I had a penny for every time this happened  

have two pennies to rub together. Number seven, if I had a penny for every time this happened

I'd be rich now. This phrase can be used to  describe something that happens a lot for example  

I'd be rich now. This phrase can be used to describe something that happens a lot for example

you could say if I had a penny for every time you  were late I'd be rich. You can adjust this phrase  

you could say if I had a penny for every time you were late I'd be rich. You can adjust this phrase

to be a pound, if I had a pound for every time  I stubbed my toe on the door I'd be very rich.  

to be a pound, if I had a pound for every time I stubbed my toe on the door I'd be very rich.

It just means, oh this happens a lot. Okay,  number eight, money doesn't grow on trees,  

It just means, oh this happens a lot. Okay, number eight, money doesn't grow on trees,

this is a saying that means  money is not easy to acquire,  

this is a saying that means money is not easy to acquire,

it doesn't grow on trees, you have to earn it. You  often hear parents saying this to their children  

it doesn't grow on trees, you have to earn it. You often hear parents saying this to their children

when their children ask for something, or want  to waste their money, and come to mum and dad  

when their children ask for something, or want to waste their money, and come to mum and dad

saying "I need more money to waste on something"  and they say "look money doesn't grow on trees.  

saying "I need more money to waste on something" and they say "look money doesn't grow on trees.

I can't give you this money you  have to earn it". Number nine,  

I can't give you this money you have to earn it". Number nine,

to be on the money. Now this means to be correct  about something or someone, for example, you could  

to be on the money. Now this means to be correct about something or someone, for example, you could

say I had an instinct that we should hire her  and I was on the money, meaning that she was a  

say I had an instinct that we should hire her and I was on the money, meaning that she was a

good choice to hire. For example, you could say  I had an instinct that we should hire her, and I  

good choice to hire. For example, you could say I had an instinct that we should hire her, and I

was on the money, meaning that you made the right  choice, this person was the right person to hire  

was on the money, meaning that you made the right choice, this person was the right person to hire

you were on the money. Number ten, two sides  of the same coin, this means two people  

you were on the money. Number ten, two sides of the same coin, this means two people

with a shared goal but opposing views, so for  example, you could say I thought we should buy mum  

with a shared goal but opposing views, so for example, you could say I thought we should buy mum

flowers but my sister said we should buy her  chocolates so we're on two sides of the same coin,  

flowers but my sister said we should buy her chocolates so we're on two sides of the same coin,

we both want to buy mum something but we want  to do in different ways. Number 11, strapped  

we both want to buy mum something but we want to do in different ways. Number 11, strapped

for cash. Strapped for cash, to be strapped for  cash means to be short of money, for example that  

for cash. Strapped for cash, to be strapped for cash means to be short of money, for example that

restaurant looks lovely but I'm a bit strapped  for cash at the moment, could we go somewhere  

restaurant looks lovely but I'm a bit strapped for cash at the moment, could we go somewhere

cheaper. Number 12, 10 a penny. 10 a penny, if  something is 10 a penny it means it's very common  

cheaper. Number 12, 10 a penny. 10 a penny, if something is 10 a penny it means it's very common

the americanised version of this phrase would  be a dime a dozen. A dime a dozen and that's in  

the americanised version of this phrase would be a dime a dozen. A dime a dozen and that's in

American English. Number 13 to cut one's losses,  if you cut your losses it means that you abandon  

American English. Number 13 to cut one's losses, if you cut your losses it means that you abandon

a plan or a project which is clearly going to be  unsuccessful before the situation becomes worse.  

a plan or a project which is clearly going to be unsuccessful before the situation becomes worse.

For example, it started raining as soon as we  went outside for the barbecue so we decided to  

For example, it started raining as soon as we went outside for the barbecue so we decided to

cut our losses and have a takeaway instead.  Number 14 to earn a living. To earn a living  

cut our losses and have a takeaway instead. Number 14 to earn a living. To earn a living

this basically means to make enough money to  live comfortably, for example, he earns a living  

this basically means to make enough money to live comfortably, for example, he earns a living

by selling his art. How do you earn your living?  Sometimes you might hear make a living as well,  

by selling his art. How do you earn your living? Sometimes you might hear make a living as well,

to make a living, I need to make a living,  we all need to make a living. Number 15  

to make a living, I need to make a living, we all need to make a living. Number 15

to feel the pinch, to feel the pinch,  this is to experience financial hardship.  

to feel the pinch, to feel the pinch, this is to experience financial hardship.

So for example Christmas is expensive so it is  common to feel the pinch in January. Number 16 to  

So for example Christmas is expensive so it is common to feel the pinch in January. Number 16 to

foot the bill. To foot the bill, this means to pay  for everyone, to pay the entire bill. For example,  

foot the bill. To foot the bill, this means to pay for everyone, to pay the entire bill. For example,

it's johnny's birthday so I'll foot the bill,  my treat. Number 17, to give someone a run  

it's johnny's birthday so I'll foot the bill, my treat. Number 17, to give someone a run

for their money, this means to be a challenging  competitor. For example, Florence is a good baker  

for their money, this means to be a challenging competitor. For example, Florence is a good baker

but Joe could give her a run for her money. Joe is  just as good and actually he might be better. Okay  

but Joe could give her a run for her money. Joe is just as good and actually he might be better. Okay

number 18, to have the penny drop. So you'd say  oh the pennies just dropped, or the penny dropped,  

number 18, to have the penny drop. So you'd say oh the pennies just dropped, or the penny dropped,

this means to finally realise or understand  something. For example, I used to find playing  

this means to finally realise or understand something. For example, I used to find playing

guitar really difficult but now the penny has  dropped now I've got it, it's much easier to  

guitar really difficult but now the penny has dropped now I've got it, it's much easier to

learn. Continuing with pennies, we might want  to spend a penny. To spend a penny, this is an  

learn. Continuing with pennies, we might want to spend a penny. To spend a penny, this is an

interesting one because it means something  very different to what you would expect,  

interesting one because it means something very different to what you would expect,

to spend a penny means to go to the toilet.  It's very British, a polite way of saying it,  

to spend a penny means to go to the toilet. It's very British, a polite way of saying it,

excuse me I'm just going to spend a penny. Some  people might consider this old-fashioned but it's  

excuse me I'm just going to spend a penny. Some people might consider this old-fashioned but it's

widely known and in some cases still  used so it's good to be aware of.  

widely known and in some cases still used so it's good to be aware of.

The next one is your two cents, two cents this  is your opinion so you could give your two cents  

The next one is your two cents, two cents this is your opinion so you could give your two cents

or put your two cents in and that means  just to give your opinion about something.  

or put your two cents in and that means just to give your opinion about something.

So imagine you're sat in a meeting and  they're discussing something that you  

So imagine you're sat in a meeting and they're discussing something that you

have an idea about you might say Oh can  I just put my two cents in I think this.

have an idea about you might say Oh can I just put my two cents in I think this.