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: an insignificant or tiny person He's a peanut but he's very strong Lernen beginnen
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Jest kurduplem, ale jest bardzo silny
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A wanton action deliberately causes harm, damage, or waste without having any reason to. A football match gives no excuse for wanton violence Lernen beginnen
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swawolny, rozpustny, rozwiązły, bezsensowny
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a smell that is only smelt briefly or faintly. There was a whiff of revolution abroad. Lernen beginnen
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(of a product) suitable for a beginner or first-time user; basic. This is an entry level job position Lernen beginnen
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przeznaczony dla początkujących (np. stanowisko w pracy)
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close to or near something Lernen beginnen
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get straight to the point Lernen beginnen
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przejść do rzeczy, przejść do sedna
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not new; having been owned in the past by someone else: Garage sales can be a perfect source for pre-owned cookware and kitchenware. Lernen beginnen
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out of bounds. not to be mentioned or discussed. "it was apparent that the whole topic was off limits" Lernen beginnen
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zakazany, zabroniony (dostępny tylko dla pewnej grupy)
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so extreme or intense as to prevent normal thought This lesson is so mind-numbing! I want to go home! and conversations is of mind-numbing tedium Lernen beginnen
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to blacken or taint (something, such as a person's reputation) by word or deed He tried to soil me but my friends didn't believe him Lernen beginnen
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zszargać reputację, zniszczyć dobre imię
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a person or organization responsible for making certain that companies obey particular standards and do not act illegally: The Countryside Commission was set up as the government's official watchdog on conservation. Lernen beginnen
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organ nadzorczy, ciało nadzorujące
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something that is like something of the same type in the past Her style of playing is a throwback to the early days of jazz. Lernen beginnen
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powrót do przeszłości, powrót do czegoś
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(of something such as bad behaviour) not necessary, or with no cause: Gratuitous Violence means real or simulated graphic, realistic visual depictions of brutal acts of physical harm Lernen beginnen
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bezpodstawny, niepotrzebny (np. przemoc, wandalizm)
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not showing careful choice or planning, especially so that harm results: Lernen beginnen
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bezmyślny, nieprzemyślany (np. wybór)
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fitting closely: These shoes are a bit too snug - do you have them in a larger size? Lernen beginnen
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to cut off branches from a tree, bush, or plant, especially so that it will grow better in the future: She spent the afternoon pruning roses. Lernen beginnen
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przycinać, przystrzygać (np. żywopłot)
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a word or action in a play or film that is used as a signal by a performer to begin saying or doing something I was just wondering where Sarah was, when, right on cue, she came in. Lernen beginnen
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sygnał (np. do rozpoczęcia czegoś)
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hopla, hopsa, hopsasa (mówione, gdy dziecko przewróci się lub też gdy jest podnoszone)
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1. to do something better than one ever did before or thought one could do. 2. to make a supreme effort. Lernen beginnen
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slightly hungry By ten o'clock I was feeling peckish, even though I'd had a large breakfast. Lernen beginnen
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mieć ochotę rzucić coś na ząb
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niepodłączony do zasilania
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an untidy pile or mass of things: There isn't any car mechanic in the world who can fix this old heap Lernen beginnen
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kupa złomu, grat, gruchot (o starym samochodzie)
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feeling silly, happy, and excited and showing this in your behaviour: She was giddy with excitement. Lernen beginnen
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1. roztrzepany 2. zawrotny (np. prędkość)
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The experience of perceiving patterns or connections in random or meaningless data. Lernen beginnen
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to behave in a stupid way or to treat someone badly: Look, we don't have much time, so stop pissing about. Lernen beginnen
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obijać się, opierdzielać się, pajacować
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to give up something such as a responsibility or claim: He has relinquished his claim to the throne. Lernen beginnen
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something that you do, or a thing that you give someone, that expresses your feelings or intentions, although it might have little practical effect This ring is a token of my love for you Lernen beginnen
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oznaka, symbol, dowód (czegoś) Ten pierścionek jest dowodem mojej miłości do ciebie
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causing or having a very sharp feeling of sadness: The movie presents a poignant story of the writer's childhood Lernen beginnen
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wzruszający, przejmujący, żałosny (krzyk, płacz)
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Figurative Meaning: It refers to the most important or decisive point, the ultimate result, or the key takeaway of a situation. The bottom line is that we need to work harder if we want to meet the deadline. Lernen beginnen
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ostateczny wynik finansowy /sedno sprawy, ogólny rozrachunek, rezultat Sednem sprawy jest to, że musimy pracować ciężej, żeby się wyrobić
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a secure position from which further progress may be made a Gaining a strong foothold in your chosen industry is essential for building a successful career Lernen beginnen
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to make progree or to develop My English has come along Lernen beginnen
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Zrobiłem postępy w angielskim
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not shrinking from danger, difficulty, etc Despite the criticism, she remained unflinching in her commitment to her principles Lernen beginnen
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to make something seem more positive or pleasant than it really is: We are not going to sugarcoat the facts for partisan gain. Lernen beginnen
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kadzić, upiększać, lukrować
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hook somebody on something to get someone deeply interested, addicted, or enthusiastic about something. That one song hooked me on the band, and now I can't stop listening to their music Lernen beginnen
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uzależnić kogoś od czegoś
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nonsense: Lernen beginnen
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banialuki, bzdura, nonsens
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secret or secretly, so that only a small number of people know about something: to keep something secret or private and not tell many people about it: Lernen beginnen
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calm, confident, and in control of your feelings, even in difficult or unexpected situations – used to show approval She’s a confident self-possessed public speaker. Lernen beginnen
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the crime of telling a lie after promising to tell the truth in a court of law, or a lie told in this way Hall was found guilty of perjury. Lernen beginnen
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to deliberately listen secretly to other people’s conversations I'm going to put my ear against the door and try to eavesdrop on what they are saying. Lernen beginnen
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Przyłożę ucho do drzwi i spróbuję podsłuchać, co oni mówią.
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the quality of being honest and telling the truth, even when the truth may be unpleasant or embarrassing → candid She spoke with candour about her life. Lernen beginnen
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when you form ideas or opinions without having very much information to base them on There has been some conjecture about a possible merger. Lernen beginnen
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containing a lot of something conversation liberally strewn with swear words Lernen beginnen
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a thing used as evidence (= proof that something is true) in a trial: Is exhibit C the weapon that you say was used? Lernen beginnen
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dowód rzeczowy (w sprawie)
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like a drowning man will clutch at a straw A person in desperate need of help will grab hold of some help, even if it is insignificant. Lernen beginnen
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tonący brzytwy się chwyta
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to make a mistake, or to cause someone to make a mistake Oh, you totally tripped me up with that question. Lernen beginnen
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Och, całkowicie zbiłeś mnie z tropu tym pytaniem
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a price that will not change after it is agreed: Let's fix the price of the car, how much do you offer? Lernen beginnen
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Ustalmy cenę samochodu, ile proponujesz?
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Cot is a small bed for a baby or young child with high bars around the sides so that the child cannot fall out Lernen beginnen
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Her face was ruddy and healthy-looking. Lernen beginnen
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1. a place for soldiers to stay in for a short time: Lernen beginnen
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the piles of broken stone and bricks, etc. that are left when a building falls down or is destroyed: The bomb reduced the house to rubble. Lernen beginnen
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(an amount that is) more than is needed: The world is now producing large food surpluses. Lernen beginnen
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to supply or provide something needed: Jeanne’s catering company furnished all the food for the party. Lernen beginnen
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a controversial issue or situation which is awkward to deal with. This abortion issue has always been a hot potato in our country Lernen beginnen
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kłopotliwy problem wymagający rozwiązania, drażliwy temat, trudny temat (kontrowersyjna kwestia)
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attempt to repair or improve something in a casual or desultory way. "he spent hours tinkering with the car" Lernen beginnen
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go through (a place) stealing things and causing damage. "burglars ransacked her home" Lernen beginnen
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to be looking for someone or something or trying to find or get them or it: The police are after him. UK I'm after a tie to go with this shirt. I'm sure she's after my husband. Lernen beginnen
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indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil. "famous people just love being pampered" Lernen beginnen
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"the unsanitary conditions in the orphanage" Lernen beginnen
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try to sell (something, especially small items) by going from place to place. "he peddled printing materials around the country" Lernen beginnen
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handlować, uprawiać domokrążstwo, rozpuszczać plotki
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(of a person or action) adventurous or audaciously bold. The acrobat was very daring - he always pushed the limits of safety. Lernen beginnen
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Akrobata był bardzo odważny - zawsze balansował na granicy niebezpieczeństwa.
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has been withdrawn, cancelled, is no longer being offered idiom. "The offer is off the table." Lernen beginnen
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wycofany, niekatualny, niedostępny
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formally support or endorse (a nomination or resolution or its proposer) as a necessary preliminary to adoption or further discussion. Lernen beginnen
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a formal proposal put to a legislature or committee. They rejected my motion because they found it too costly. Lernen beginnen
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the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner. "the ANC had demanded the restitution of land seized from black people" Lernen beginnen
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a sum paid for killing or capturing a person or animal. The sheriff put a bounty on Billy the Kid's head. Lernen beginnen
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Szeryf wyznaczył nagrodę za głowę Billy'ego Kida.
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A warning or admonishment, especially to take heed: Lernen beginnen
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przestrzegać, udzielić pouczenia
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: to bring into intimate or incriminating connection evidence that implicates him in the bombing Lernen beginnen
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: to repeatedly remind someone of (a mistake, failure, etc.) He beat us all in the race and then rubbed our noses in it. Lernen beginnen
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The fox was very cunning. He waited until the door of the chicken coop was left open and then snuck inside. Lernen beginnen
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Lis był bardzo przebiegły. Zaczekał, aż drzwi do kurnika były otwarte i wślizgnął się do środka.
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1. Well-to-do. 2. In fortunate circumstances. His parents are quite well-off. Lernen beginnen
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Jego rodzice są dość bogaci.
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the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working Lernen beginnen
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The smell coming from the rubbish bins was just ghastly. Lernen beginnen
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Zapach wydobywający się z koszy na śmieci był koszmarny.
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Gradual return to health and strength after illness. Lernen beginnen
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Simplified speech similar to child-directed speech, used by adults when speaking to others besides children, as to display affection or to belittle the intelligence of the listener. Lernen beginnen
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1. To rob of goods by force, especially in time of war; plunder. Lernen beginnen
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An earnest request; an appeal spoke out in a plea for greater tolerance. Lernen beginnen
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You have to give a brief answer. Lernen beginnen
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akta lub streszczenie sprawy Musisz udzielić krótkiej odpowiedzi.
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. To form or get into a specific kind or size of line. We all lined up in the box office to collect our tickets for the play. Lernen beginnen
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ustawiać coś w kolejności, przygotowywać coś
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line up against (sth, sb) To stand facing someone or something in a row in opposition. The football team lined up against its opponents, eager for the ref to blow the whistle. Lernen beginnen
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wystąpić wspólnie przeciw komuś
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to arrange people or things in a row or to stand in a row A fight broke out behind me as we lined up to receive our food rations Lernen beginnen
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stanąć bo czyjejś stronie
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a small, white ball containing a chemical with a strong smell that keeps moths away from clothes: The camphor in mothballs damages natural skins. Lernen beginnen
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unpleasant or of low quality: The people live in wretched conditions, with no running water. Lernen beginnen
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a person who experiences something unpleasant: Lernen beginnen
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to take someone away from a place and transport them somewhere else by using force: The men were arrested and carted off to the police station. Lernen beginnen
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zabrać kogoś (np. do szpitala, na policje)
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a large North American bird that eats the flesh of dead animals; a vulture Lernen beginnen
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smelling unpleasantly old and slightly wet: Lernen beginnen
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to buy a large amount of something so that you will have enough for the future: I hadn’t stocked up on food, so I wasn’t ready to feed Kate and her friends. Lernen beginnen
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to order someone to go to a law court to answer questions: A friend of the victim was subpoenaed as a witness by lawyers representing the accused. Lernen beginnen
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doręczyć komuś wezwanie do sadu
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a remark that is funny but unkind: I tried to ignore their barbs about my new jacket. Lernen beginnen
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wąs-zadzior-kolec, przytyk-uwaga
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Acquisitions played a pivotal role in this strategy. Lernen beginnen
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the act of trying to change or have an influence on things that are not your responsibility, especially by criticizing in a damaging or annoying way: High-ranking officials said there was no political meddling in the case. Lernen beginnen
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a group of people or things that form something: The team is blessed with an ensemble of talented players. Lernen beginnen
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zespół, zestaw, garnitur (np. budynków, ubrań)
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to describe something in a way that makes it seem less important, serious, bad, etc. than it really is: She believes the research understates the amount of discrimination women suffer. Lernen beginnen
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a short, sharp pin with a flat, round top, used especially for putting up notices Lernen beginnen
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(of a plant) to become weak and begin to bend towards the ground, or (of a person) to become weaker, tired, or less confident: Cut flowers will soon wilt without water. Lernen beginnen
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(of butter, oil, etc.) tasting or smelling unpleasant because of not being fresh Lernen beginnen
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the courage or confidence necessary to do something difficult, unpleasant, or rude: It takes a lot of nerve to be a bomb disposal expert. Lernen beginnen
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drag/haul somebody over the coals to speak angrily to someone because they have done something you disapprove of: He was hauled over the coals for coming in late for work. Lernen beginnen
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the process of becoming well again after an illness or of getting back your strength, health, etc.: You need to allow time for rest and recuperation. Lernen beginnen
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behaving in a silly or stupid way: Simon's washing his car again - that man's certifiable! Lernen beginnen
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clearly and certainly: In those days she was certifiably the world's hottest female music star. Lernen beginnen
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a painful, red swelling, especially on the lips or nose, that is caused by a virus Michael soon learns that it is a cold sore, and he over-reacts, thinking he has herpes. Lernen beginnen
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conform with others. "she defiantly pledges not to fall into line with the masses" Lernen beginnen
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The new spike features consist of metal sheets with sharp edges installed on guardrails between turnstiles that are intended to stop fare beaters from using the gate handrails for leverage when jumping Lernen beginnen
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kolce do bramki obrotowej
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to cut food into small squares: Peel and dice the potatoes. Lernen beginnen
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on or towards the inside: The force pushes the object in an inward direction. Lernen beginnen
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go through a bad/difficult/rough/sticky patch to experience a lot of problems in a period of your life: Andy's going through a rough patch at the moment - his wife wants a divorce. Lernen beginnen
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ordinary and not special or exciting in any way He gave a fairly run-of-the-mill speech. Lernen beginnen
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exactly right: "How old do I reckon she is? I'd say 38." "Spot on." Lernen beginnen
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the job or activity of giving your opinion about a subject because you know a lot about it: Political punditry is harder than it looks. Lernen beginnen
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to say that someone or something is not good or important: You shouldn't denigrate people just because they have different beliefs from you. Lernen beginnen
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a legal document stating that someone will not tell anyone certain private information, especially about the company they work for: He declined to name the investor, citing a non-disclosure agreement. Lernen beginnen
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umowa o nieujawnianiu danych poufnych
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intentionally keeping something secret: She's very coy about her age. Lernen beginnen
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something that is important enough to you to prevent you from agreeing to something, buying something, etc.: The bathroom is downstairs, but weighed against all the other great features, perhaps that isn't a dealbreaker. Lernen beginnen
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connected with a quality or ability that you were born with, not one you have learned: I don't believe that human beings are innately evil. Lernen beginnen
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something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen: Passing a written test is a prerequisite for taking the advanced course. Lernen beginnen
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to meet or begin to work with another person or other people: He hooked up with the other members of the band in Amsterdam. Lernen beginnen
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at a very high level: His blood pressure was off the charts Lernen beginnen
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poza skalą (np. o ilości, jakości)
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(of an idea, expression, or action) usual or typical, and used or done so many times that it is no longer original: "Don't worry - worse things happen at sea" is her stock expression for whenever anything goes wrong. Lernen beginnen
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If liquid trickles somewhere, it flows slowly and without force in a thin line: Blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth. Lernen beginnen
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to develop or make progress in something: He has probably done more to further the cause of interracial harmony than any other person. Lernen beginnen
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promować, posuwać do przodu (np. karierę)
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to be in charge of something: Her job is to superintend the production process. Lernen beginnen
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biurokracja (biurokracja)
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the hard central part of some fruits, such as apples, that contains the seeds: Don't throw your apple core on the floor! Lernen beginnen
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to join with another person or group in order to do something together. They teamed up for a charity performance. Lernen beginnen
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(of a secret or something unknown) come to be known; be revealed. "it transpired that millions of dollars of debt had been hidden in a complex web of transactions" Lernen beginnen
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dziać się, zdarzać się (oficalnie)
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1.: to withdraw or retreat from: leave behind. 2.: give up. relinquish a title. "he relinquished his managerial role to become chief executive" Lernen beginnen
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(with reference to a feeling or emotion) disappear or cause to disappear. "the concern she'd felt for him had wholly dissipated" Lernen beginnen
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znikać, rozwiać, rozporoszyć
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to have a lot of energy and enthusiasm: I've never known anyone be so full of beans before breakfast. Lernen beginnen
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sordid and disreputable. Lernen beginnen
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nieprzyjemny, ciemny (np. strona miasta), mroczny (o opowieści)
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1 set of stairs from one level to another. This flight of steps leads to the reception. Lernen beginnen
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take a leaf from somebody's book to do the same thing that someone did. I decided to take/borrow a leaf out of his book and invest some money in the stock market. Lernen beginnen
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relax after a period of work or tension. I always watch TV in the evenings in order to unwind after a long day at work. Lernen beginnen
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Wieczorami zawsze oglądam telewizję, żeby zrelaksować się po długim dniu w pracy.
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to continue to do something in an even more determined way than before Expect to see Fox double down on its marketing efforts to give the movie a big boost Lernen beginnen
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podejmować dalsze ryzyko, podwajać wysiłki (aby coś osiągnąć)
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an ability to charm and woo a person. She has more rizz than anyone I've ever met. Lernen beginnen
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zdolność do uwodzenia płci przeciwnej
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heavily loaded or weighed down. "a tree laden with apples" Lernen beginnen
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a noteworthy special talent or quality. "there are plenty of luxury cars around, but the S-Type has that special X factor" Lernen beginnen
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a current of cool air in a room or other confined space. "heavy curtains at the windows cut out draughts" Lernen beginnen
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weeping or crying noisily. Lernen beginnen
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a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another/a forerunner of something. "witch hazels are the harbingers of spring" Lernen beginnen
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of or from outside the earth or its atmosphere. "searches for extraterrestrial intelligence" Lernen beginnen
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invent (a new word or phrase). "he coined the term ‘desktop publishing’" Lernen beginnen
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fail completely to produce the intended or expected effect. The employee training program fell flat due to the lack of engagement. Your joke fell flat Lernen beginnen
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ponosić klęskę, położyć (żart)
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unwieldy because of heaviness and bulk Lernen beginnen
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electrical phenomena interfering with radio reception. Lernen beginnen
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a favorite place for spending time. also: a place frequented for entertainment or for socializing. 6 dni t This is my favorite hangout in London. Lernen beginnen
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To jest moje ulubione miejsce w Londynie.
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crowd round (someone) or into (a place) in an unruly way. "he was mobbed by autograph hunters" Lernen beginnen
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the owner of a business, or a holder of property. "Chinese restaurant proprietors" Lernen beginnen
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justification or authority for an action, belief, or feeling. "there is no warrant for this assumption" Lernen beginnen
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1. mianowanie, patenet 2. rękojmia
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1.: hard to find or capture: evasive. elusive prey. 2.: hard to understand or define. Conservationists were trying to track the elusive Siberian tiger, but it was very hard to find. Lernen beginnen
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Działacze na rzecz ochrony przyrody próbowali wytropić nieuchwytnego tygrysa syberyjskiego, ale bardzo trudno było go znaleźć.
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lucky not to be involved I got fired from that company last year and I am well out of it. Lernen beginnen
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nie mieć z czymś już nic do czynienia Zostałem zwolniony z tej firmy w tamtym roku i nie mam z nią już nic do czynienia
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to have a good relationship with someone in which they like you and from which you get an advantage He's well in with the boss, these days. Lernen beginnen
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być blisko zaprzyjaźnionym z kimś
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a. over; finished. b. doomed to die. I'm all up with this book, I'll return it to you tomorrow. Lernen beginnen
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a member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority, typically because the legal agencies are thought to be inadequate. Lernen beginnen
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a secret or disguised way of writing; a code. "he wrote cryptic notes in a cipher" Lernen beginnen
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the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life Lernen beginnen
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(of two or more people) gradually become less intimate or friendly. "Lewis and his father drifted apart" Lernen beginnen
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(of a road, route, or line) separate from another route and go in a different direction. "the flight path diverged from the original flight plan" Lernen beginnen
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get rid of pent-up energy or strong emotion. He was so angry, he went for a big walk to let off some steam. Lernen beginnen
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Był naprawdę wściekły, więc wyszedł na dłuższy spacer, żeby ochłonąć.
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a point of transition between two different states. "those on the cusp of adulthood" Lernen beginnen
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przełom (np. wieku), skraj (np. kariery)
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How far along are you?, How long have you been pregnant? Lernen beginnen
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Jak daleko jesteś?, Jak długo jesteś w ciąży?
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wean somebody off something to make somebody gradually stop doing or using something. Is it possible to wean somebody off smoking? Lernen beginnen
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odzwyczaić kogoś od czegoś, oduczyć kogoś czegoś
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to say that someone or something is not good or important: You shouldn't denigrate people just because they have different beliefs from you. Lernen beginnen
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informal•North American be the most remarkable or foolish of its kind. And you say she's opening your letters now? Oh, that takes the cake! Lernen beginnen
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przechodzić ludzkie pojęcie, wprawiać w osłupienie, zdumiewać
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in a way that is very bad and deserves strong disapproval: Lernen beginnen
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a trial rendered invalid through an error in the proceedings. "the judge dismissed the charge and declared a mistrial" Lernen beginnen
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an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence. "I'll be keeping an eye out for further transgressions" Lernen beginnen
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naruszenie (prawa), wykroczenie, przestępstwo
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to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor. to keep up or keep from sinking; support: Stout columns upheld the building's heavy roof. Lernen beginnen
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1. stać na straży (np. prawa) 2. utrzymywać w mocy (np. ustawę, decyzję prawną)
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refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another). The company withheld overtime pay from its factory workers. The name of the dead man is being withheld Lernen beginnen
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zatajać, zastrzec, ukrywać (np. imię, informacje)
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informal•North American used to emphasize one's certainty. "I'd bet dollars to doughnuts he's a medical student" Lernen beginnen
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pewnie, dać sobie głowę uciąć, jak w banku, na bank
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search for and collect (anything usable) from discarded waste. "people sell junk scavenged from the garbage" Lernen beginnen
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żerować (na padlinie), zjadać odpadki (o zwierzętach)
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to look for or get food or other objects in other people's rubbish The flood has left people and animals desperately scavenging for food. Lernen beginnen
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wygrzebywać coś, szukać czegoś (np. resztek jedzenia)
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a sudden sharp feeling, especially of painful emotion: He complained about heart pangs before he arrived at the hospital. Lernen beginnen
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ostry ból, ściśnięcie serca, ukłucie (np. zazdrości)
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having an opinion that is different from most people's and is unpopular: She's going out on a limb in criticizing her own party leadership. Lernen beginnen
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być w niezręcznej sytuacji, nie mieć oparcia
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feeling silly, happy, and excited and showing this in your behaviour: She was giddy with excitement. Lernen beginnen
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a particular way of speaking or using words, especially a way common to those with a particular job or interest. Oral contraceptives are referred to as "the pill" in common parlance. Lernen beginnen
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to make something smaller by removing parts; to cut out parts of something Staff numbers have been pruned back to 175. Lernen beginnen
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treat without seriousness or respect. "he is not a man to be trifled with" Lernen beginnen
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lekceważyć, żartować, igrać (z czymś)
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a thing of little value or importance. "we needn't trouble the headmaster over such trifles" Lernen beginnen
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causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing. "the finale may come as an unsettling shock" Lernen beginnen
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suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust. Lernen beginnen
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full of uncertainty; doubtful. Lernen beginnen
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niepewny, wątpliwy, pod znakiem zapytania (np. wydarzenie) Ta randka jest trochę wątpliwa.
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trite, banal, or mawkishly sentimental. "it sounds corny, but as soon as I saw her I knew she was the one" Lernen beginnen
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oklepany, kiepski, ckliwy, łzawy (określenie pejoratywne)
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a small fragment of bread, cake, or biscuit. "she brushed some cake crumbs off her dress" Lernen beginnen
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okruch (np. chleba, ciasta)
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persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action. "his friends tried to dissuade him from flying" Lernen beginnen
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odwodzić, odwieść (np. od jakiegoś pomysłu)
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a part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed. This building is a remnant of the ancient times Lernen beginnen
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pozostałość 2. pozostająca część (czegoś), pozostałość (np. świetności lub cywilizacji)
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the act of sharing or combining two or more things: We are pooling together for Anna's birthday gift. Lernen beginnen
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zbieranie, zebranie (czegoś wspólnie), składanie się na coś (np. na prezent
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1. satisfy (one's thirst) by drinking. 2. extinguish (a fire). "firemen hauled on hoses in a desperate bid to quench the flames" Lernen beginnen
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1. ugasić 2. zahartować (np. metal)
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a hauling or lifting device consisting of a rope or chain winding round a horizontal rotating drum, turned typically by a crank or by motor. "an attempt to winch survivors of the wreck into a helicopter" Lernen beginnen
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make or cause to make the slightest movement. "the queue in the bank hasn't budged" Lernen beginnen
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an object on which a bird alights or roosts, typically a branch or horizontal bar. "the budgerigar shuffled along its perch" Lernen beginnen
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1. okoń 2. dogodne wysoko położone miejsce, wysokie stanowisko
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to stop treating someone severely, or to stop doing something so forcefully He advised her to let up on the relentless criticism Lernen beginnen
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with rough, sharp points protruding. "the jagged edges gashed their fingers" Lernen beginnen
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rebuke or reprimand severely. The teacher chastised students for their exam results Lernen beginnen
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udzielić ostrej nagany, udzielać ostrej reprymendy
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fanatical and uncompromising pursuit of religious, political, or other ideals; fanaticism nations where religious zealotry had gradually increased Lernen beginnen
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nadmierna gorliwość, fanatyzm
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means having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; keenly perceptive or clever bystry, przenikliwy (w radzeniu sobie z ludźmi, problemami) Lernen beginnen
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bystry, przenikliwy (w radzeniu sobie z ludźmi, problemami)
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To fill someone with love, admiration, or fascination; to charm or captivate She was completely enamored with his sense of humor and kindness Lernen beginnen
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the abilities and experience that make someone suitable for a particular job or activity, or proof of someone's abilities and experience: All the candidates had excellent academic credentials. Lernen beginnen
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sit right/well (with someone) to be something that you agree or are pleased with: Their decision/answer didn't sit well with the Board of Directors. Lernen beginnen
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pasować komuś, odpowiadać komuś
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a critical moment or period (as near the end of a game) when decisive action is needed. He plays well without pressure, but can he produce at crunch time? Lernen beginnen
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przełom, moment krytyczny
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the quality of being boring for a long time: Soldiers often say that the worst thing about fighting is not the moments of terror, but all the hours of tedium in between. Lernen beginnen
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żmudność (np. pracy), marazm (np. życia)
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not planned or controlled in a responsible or careful way The gunman fired indiscriminately into the crowd. Lernen beginnen
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1. ogólnie, w odniesieniu do wszystkich 2. bezmyślnie, bez zastanowienia, nienaumyślnie, bez rozmysłu
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