Prawo

give a notice - wręczać wypowiedzenie

She gave her notice at work and will leave next month.

lodge a complaint - składać reklamację, skargę

Please go to our website for full details of how to lodge a complaint.

be under a cloud - być podejrzanym

The politician has been under a cloud since the corruption allegations.

cover one's tracks - zacierać ślady

The thief covered his tracks to avoid being caught.

behind bars - w więzieniu, za kratkami

He ended up behind bars after the robbery.

stretch the truth - naciągać prawdę

Everyone stretches the truth about their skills and experiences when they apply for new jobs.

on the wrong side of the law - na bakier z prawem

He's been on the wrong side of the law since he was a teenager.

get away with murder - uchodzić komuś na sucho

She cheated on the test and got away with murder — the teacher didn't notice.

by the book - zgodnie z przepisami

Police officers are expected to act strictly by the book.

take the law into your own hands - wziąć prawo we własne ręce

Don't take the law into your own hands — call the police.