 Their loss is our gain
 We must act before is too late.
 Cotact me if need be. If need be, I’ll rent a car.
 He aims to shed light on the past of the town.
 Students can learn faster with the aid of the computers.
 Bear in mind, we learn english to progress not to make
fun of people.
 Don’t you dare try to stop me.
 The lack of salt made the food tasteless.
 I’m well acquainted with your family.
 It’s no use talking to him, he won’t listen.
 The second- to- last episode.
 There is a ray of hope in darkness always.
 Sort of = kind of = somewhat
 I am kind of hungry. (mi-e cam foame)
 I’m pleased. As for Peter, I don’t care what he thinks.
 As for the others, they will arrive later.
 I’m studying hard in the hope of getting good marks.
 Please bear with me, I’m broke. (suporta ma)
 Thanks for bearing with me all these years.
 As a matter of fact, I’m not a teacher. AS a matter a fact,
I got hurt a little.
 From this moment on, you are my sworn enemy.
(dusmanul meu de moarte)
 I tried in vain to start a conversation. ( without any
succes)
 When you are minor you are totally at the mercy of your
parents.
 At the mercy of the storm
 I often work ten hours at a stretch. (fara incetare)
 His nme is John but his family coll him J for short.
 Nobody laught because your jokes are devoid of
humour. (lipsite de )
 This letter was devoid of warmth and feeling
 You are all that matters to me. All that matters to me is
to improve my writing.
 They lost touch with him over a year ago.
 You are the one who has played on both sides.
 You should be strong, one way or another.
 On the one hand I want more money, on the other hand I
don’t want to work.
 Is the printer plugged in? Could you plug the iron in for
me?
 Thousands of archived videos are now available on
demand.
 Today is cold.x It’s cold today.
 I’ve been to Paris (not in)
 The sun rises in the East (not from)
 Don’t raise your voice at your mother (me)
 Treat your mother with respect.
 Where there is smoke there is fire.
 What crosses your mind?
 No one can give what he doesn’t have.
 This matter doesn’t concern me.
 I look upon you as a brother. ( ma uit la tine ca la un
frate)
 The days go by so quickly. (zilele trec asa de repede)
 I teach him English and he teaches me French in
return.
 All you have to do is to keep your eyes open.
 My friend is my right hand.
 GET
 Did you get my mail? (primi)
 Where did you get this information?(find)
 How can I get there? (go) (ajunge)
 I don’t get it. (intelege)
 I’m getting a new car tomorrow.(cumpara)
 Get me a glass of water. (bring)
 The children are getting tired (Become)
 Get+past participle : get married/divorced/started
 It’s up to you
 It’s your turn.
 Under control
 I know a shortcut.
 Coffee is different from tea
 Have you set a date for the wedding?
 Just out of curiosity, what were you thinking?
 Out of curiosity, who taught you to drive?
 The world doesn’t revolve around you.
 Tom leaned down and picked up a stone.
 The man caught the girl by the arm.
 I’m awful of names.
 I can’t stand people who are cruel to animals.
 You should cover your mouth when you cough.
 HE squeezed the juice from the lemon.
 He gets along with new people easily.( se intelege)
 I’m fond of playing football.
 HE will never walk again, let alone dance. (daramite)
 HE doesn’t even speak his mother tongue well, let alone
English.
 I have great confidence in you.
 There is no cure for this disease.
 The boy is trembling with cold./fear. ( a tremura de
frig/frica)
 The rain prevented me from going …
 The boy released the birds from the cage.
 The end justifies the means.
 More than you can imagine.
 My patience is beginning to run out.
 With all due respect, this is a personal matter.
 Drop me off at home.(lasa’ma acasa)
 The book deals with the common mistakes.
 Maybe I should grow a beard.
 I torn my t-shirt on a thorn.
 When did the accident happen/occur? ( events
happen/occur by accident)
 When did the wedding take place? (events takes place
by arrangements)
 Don’t make me laugh.
 The clock has strcuk four.
 For your homework, do exercise 3 on page 20.
 Smoking is harmful to your health.
 His suit is almost identical to mine.
 Are you by yourself or with someone?
 Waint your turn, young man.
 I got tired of lying in bed all day long.
 PUT
 HuRRY UP! Put your coat on!
 Did you out on make up?
 Put the lights on!
 Have I put on weight? (gain weight)
 We have no money left.
 I’m not afraid of any threats.
 This is where you are mistaken.
 If you substract 6 from 9, you get 3.
 Some birds feed on insects. ( se hranesc cu)
 I always catch a cold in the winter. (racesc)
 I accept, but only on one condition.
 It’s difficultfor me to hear you.
 He was dressed in a grey suit.
 Life goes faster than you think.
 Hopeless case
 Reckless driver
 Potable water
 Illegible handwriting
 We must conform to the rules.
 You remind me of someone.
 My friend boasted of his strenght. ( se lauda)
 There are many men who complains about high prices.
 I have no words to express my gatitude.
 HE claimed that he knew the answer.
 HE explained to me how he had crashed the car.
 I oened the door to let in some light.
 He hit me hard. ( m-a lovit tare)
 You and I are the same age.
 You haven’t changed at all.
 A race against time/the clock.
 Make good use of your time.
 You are wanted on the phone.
 Don’t mention this to anyone.
 Love and hae are opposite emotions.
 Take advantage of every oportunity.
 I would like to report a theft.
 I’m aware of your problem.
 Women age faster than men.
 A good idea occurred to me. (mi-a venit o idee buna)
 The convers is also true.
 Your shirt is inside out. (pe dos)
 What does this stand for? (simbolizeaza)
 It’s hard being a parent.
 Stop acting like a children.
 He is wanted for murder.
 I’m glad you were able to come.
 It turned out that I was wright.
 How old do you think she is?
 They died one after another.
 The planes took off one after another.
 I use honey in place of sugar in my tea.
 What you don’t know is ..
 He ended up in prison.
 It’s not the end of the world.
 To some extent she is responsible for the accident.
 Please cut to the chase. (treci la subiect)
 Can you keep a secret?
 I won’t keep you any longer.