a storm in a teacup
-'bura u čaši vode'; pretjerana reakcija I think it's alla storm in a teacup - there's probably no danger to public health at all.
a tangled web
-zamršeno klupko; zbrka The inquiry revealeda tangled web of fraud and deception among the agents.
a whipping boy
žrtveno janje
a white collar
-bijeli ovratnik, intelektualni radnik
a wolf in sheep’s clothing
(fig.) vuk u janjećoj koži
abide by
-slijediti; poštivati But speaking to BBC Africa, Mr Makuei stressed the government "will continue to abide by and respect the agreement".
aborted attempt
neuspio pokušaj Making her to come at work at time was an aborted attempt.
about time
konačno, no kasnije nego bi trebalo It's about time you got up.
above all
iznad svega, prije svega Children need many things, but above all they need love.
above board
otvoreno, pošteno i iskreno "There will be no secret negotiations. Our dealings have always been above board."
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