| down in the dumps | depressed |
| keep sb in the dark | keep sb unaware of sth |
| sth is not all it's cracked up to be | to be not as good as people say |
| catch sb's eye | catch sb's attention |
| right up one's street | within one's range of interest/knowledge |
| take things easy | relax |
| off the beaten track | isolated and quiet |
| come down to earth with a bump | stop dreaming and start thinking practically |
| in one's element | very happy/suited to situation |
| the crack of dawn | very early in the morning |
| get away from it all | wziąć przerwe od pracy, dać sobie trochę wolnego |
| run-of-the-mill | ordinary and not excited |
| as brown as a berry | very suntanned |
| over the moon | extremely pleased |
| get into the swing of sth | become accustomed to sth and start enjoying it |
| steer clear of sth | avoit sth |
| let one's hair down | relax and enjoy oneself |
| a new lease of life | a return of new energy and enthusiasm |
| one's best bet | most appropriate choice |
| round-the-clock | all day and all night |