little does one think
To not realize; not expect; be hardly aware of.
Little did Ed think that very soon he would be the father of twin daughters.
little frog in a big pond
small frog in a big pond
An unimportant person in a large group or organization.
In a large company, even a fairly successful man is likely to feel like a little frog in a big pond.
When Bill transferred to a larger high school, he found himself a small frog in a big pond.
live in a fool's paradise
To deceive oneself; tell oneself unreal stories.
Обманывать самого себя; жить иллюзиями.
His information is based on a lot of misunderstanding - the poor guy is living in a fool's paradise.
Его информация основана на неправильном понимании многого – бедный парень живет иллюзиями.
live in an ivory tower
To be blind to real life; live an unrealistically sheltered existence.
Быть в розовых очках; не видеть трудностей реальной жизни.
Professor Nebelmacher has no idea of the cost of living; he lives in an ivory tower.
You're completely out of touch - it's time to come out of your ivory tower and see what's going on!
С тобой невозможно связаться – пора уже выйти из своей башни и посмотреть, что происходит вокруг!
I think Helen lives in an ivory tower; she is unaware of the realities of everyday life.
Я думаю, что Елена живет, не зная житейских забот, она далека от реалий повседневной жизни.
live in the fast lane
To live a full and very active life pursuing wealth and success.
They have been living in the fast lane ever since they arrived in New York City.
live in
room to
room in
To live in the school you attend or the place where you work.
Jack decided to live in during his freshman year at college.
Many women advertise for mother's helpers to room in with families and help take care of children.
living end
Great; fantastic; the ultimate.
That show we saw last night was the living end.
lodge a complaint
To make a complaint; complain.
If our neighbors don't stop this constant noise, I will have to lodge a complaint with the management.