Collocations Flashcards
Be up and about
no longer in bed (after sleep or an illness).
Be well off
having sufficient money for comfortable living; well-to-do. in a satisfactory, favorable, or good position or condition:
If you have your health, you are well-off.
To take time off
to take a holiday, to have a break from work
a feather in one’s cap
an achievement to be proud of.
“beating him would be a feather in my cap”
What goes around comes around
Jak se do lesa vola, tak se z lesa ozyva
Go on a rant
to speak, write or shout in a loud, uncontrolled, or angry way, often saying confused or silly things: He’s always ranting (on) about the government. I get fed up with my mother ranting and raving (about my clothes) all the time.
After all
in spite of any indications or expectations to the contrary.
“I rang and told her I couldn’t come after all”
Put sth. on ice
Postpone, delay, safe for later
Go it alone
Do sth by yourself without help
