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.