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 |