Let's enjoy some of the English idioms!

[DAS]

Elephant in the Room

an obvious problem or risk no one wants to discuss, or a condition of groupthink no one wants to challenge

[DAS]

Hit the Hay

To get into bed and go to sleep.

I have to get up early for work tomorrow, so I think I'd better hit the hay.

[DAS]

     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.

Ann, I will! I do agree that it is easy to remember, moreover we have the same equivalent in Russian

[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.