Romanian-English: phrases and idioms
Idioms
- A-și da arama pe fațăTo show one's true colors
- A tăia frunză la câiniTo twiddle one's thumbs
- A face din rahat biciTo make a big deal out of nothing
- A-i merge gura ca o moară stricatăTo talk a blue streak
- A pune paie pe focTo add fuel to the fire
- A se face luntre și punteTo move heaven and earth
- A trage mâța de coadăTo be broke
- A avea ochiul lui DumnezeuTo have a lucky streak
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- Unde este secția de poliție?Where is the police station?
- Mi-am pierdut pașaportul.I lost my passport.
- Acesta este actul meu de identitate.Here is my ID.
- Arătați-mi documentele dumneavoastră.Show me your documents.
- Vreau să raportez un furt.I want to report a theft.
- Mi-a fost furat portofelul.My wallet was stolen.