Let's enjoy some of the English idioms!

[Ann]

the black sheep of the family

- the worst or the most unpopular or disliked member of a family

My cousin is the black sheep of the family and nobody likes to talk about him

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     After looking through many posts in this branch I've chosen this one as the one which looks unusual and easy to remember. I wish you continued this branch.

[DAS]

balance the books

Make sure all money is accounted for

I had to stay at work for an extra two hours last night balancing the books.

[DAS]

Land the Plane

Said when someone is rambling on about nonsense and is starting to get on your nerves.

Much better than saying "alright get to the point"

[DAS]

Fly in the Ointment

a single thing or person that is spoiling a situation that could have been very positive or enjoyable

The problem with the music was a fly in the ointment during the wedding ceremony.

Проблема с музыкой была ложкой дегтя в бочке меда во время свадебной церемонии.

[DAS]

Written all over one's face

It is very evident and can easily be detected when looking at someone's face.

I know she has stolen the money. It's written all over her face.

[DAS]

A barrel of Laughs

To be fun, funny, and pleasant. Often used sarcastically to indicate that someone is unpleasant or not enjoyable to be around.

A: "Is Mr. Grant always cranky?"
B: "Oh, yeah—he's a real barrel of laughs!"

[DAS]

To Rain Cats and Dogs

To rain heavily



The sky is overcast, and I bet it's raining cats and dogs in the mountains.

[DAS]

At the eleventh hour

At the last possible moment or opportunity.

I was shocked that they reached an agreement at the eleventh hour after weeks of squabbling.

[DAS]

To be all ears

To be ready and eager to hear what one has to say.

Tell me about your first day at the new job—I'm all ears!

[DAS]

Tickled Pink

Very pleased with someone or something, perhaps to the point of giddiness.

My family loves my fiance as much as I do, so they were just tickled pink to hear that we're getting married.

[DAS]

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Head in the Clouds

Have unrealistic or impractical ideas



He walks around all day with his head in the clouds. He must be in love.

[DAS]

Lightning Fast

 Incredibly fast; too quick to keep up with.

 Did you see that martial arts expert? His kicks were lightning fast!

My brother has a lightning-fast wit.

[DAS]

Oddball

A person who is considered abnormal or strange in their personality or appearance

People always make fun of Claudia because she's a bit of an oddball, but I like her...she's different.

[DAS]

Smart Alec

an obnoxiously conceited person

What a smart Aleck! He behaves as if he knows everything!

[DAЛ$]

To take the cake

быть из ряда вон выходящим; быть исключительным; быть самым лучшим или самым худшим

The woman's manners take the cake. They are very bad.

Of all the people I've met, you take the cake! You're the wildest!

классный идиом!