سلام ، سری جدیدی از اصطلاحات عامیانه همراه با مثال

 

Under the table

زیر میزی

I had to pay one grand under the table to have the contract signed.

 

By the book

طبق مقررات یا قانون

If the boss had gone by the book, he would’ve fired some of the workers who were on strike.

 

Fishy

مشکوک

When he saw the entrance door open, he found something fishy.

 

As cool as a cucumber

خونسرد ، آرام ، بی خیال

A wheel came off his car but he was as cool as a cucumber.

 

Play it cool

خونسرد رفتار کردن

The cops won’t suspect anything if you play it cool.

 

Follow one’s nose

مستقیم رفتن، سیخکی رفتن

Excuse me, where is the nearest gas station?

Just follow your nose!

 

Ring a ball

به نظر کسی آشنا آمدن ، به نظر کسی آمدن

I’ve never met him, but his name rings a ball.