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a fair bit of
My brother plays a fair bit of sport but I prefer listening to music.
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a reasonable amount
accountable
The government should be accountable to all the people of the country.
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responsible for the effects of your actions and willing to explain or be criticized for them
przymiotnik
additional
Additional information can be obtained from the centre.
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more than what was agreed or expected
na a
affluent
Some of the houses in this affluent neighbourhood cost millions of pounds.
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having plenty of money, nice houses, expensive things etc
na a
against the odds
Against the odds Leo, the son of immigrants and from a poor neighbourhood, was accepted by Oxford University.
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overcome difficulties which make a good result seem very unlikely
aggressive
Jim’s voice became aggressive.
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behaving in an angry threatening way, as if you want to fight or attack someone
allocate
We will allocate you a budget and three members of staff to work for you.
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to use something for a particular purpose, give something to a particular person etc, especially after an official decision has been made
alokować
alternately
It's alternately sunny and rainy outside -- I don't know what to wear!
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two things happening one after the other in a regular pattern
apprehensive
We’d been a little apprehensive about their visit.
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worried or nervous about something that you are going to do, or about the future
aspect
Dealing with people is the most important aspect of my work.
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one part of a situation, idea, plan etc that has many parts
assimilate
It took me a long time to assimilate when I moved from London to Madrid.
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if people (...) or are (...) into a country or group, they become part of that group and are accepted by the people in that group
zasymilować
associate
I don’t associate him with energetic sports.
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to make a connection in your mind between one thing or person and another
na a
astounded
She was astounded by his arrogance.
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very surprised or shocked
awkward
I hoped he would stop asking awkward questions.
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making you feel embarrassed so that you are not sure what to do or say
be glued to
During the Olympics, I was glued to the television.
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to look at something with all your attention
być przyklejonym do
be reliant on
I want to get a job so that I'm not reliant on anyone.
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dependent on someone or something
nie od dependent
be taken aback by
I thought there would get married! I was really taken aback when Lauren and Bill split up
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to be very surprised or shocked by something
zwrot z phrasal, nie z suprise
be woven into
past participle of weave
Summers at the beach are woven into my childhood memories.
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to put many different ideas, subjects, stories etc together and connect them smoothly
become close to someone
I became very close to my aunt after my uncle died.
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develop a strong relationship with someone
stać się komuś bliskim
bond
I have a really strong bond with my pet dog.
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something that unites two or more people or groups, such as love, or a shared interest or idea
więź
butterflies in the stomach
I always get butterflies in my stomach before I go on stage.
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to feel very nervous before doing something
motyle
can't help oneself
When I see chocolate, I can't help myself and just have to eat it.
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used to say that someone is unable to change their behaviour or feelings, or to prevent themselves from doing something
catch unawares
Tom caught me totally unawares when he asked me out on a date.
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if something (...) you (...), it happens when you are not expecting it and are not prepared
challenging
Teaching young children is a challenging and rewarding job.
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difficult in an interesting or enjoyable way
chaotic
a chaotic mixture of images
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a (...) situation is one in which everything is happening in a confused way
chaotyczna
close-knit
We all get on really well in my family; we're very close-knit.
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a (...) group of people is one in which everyone knows each other well and gives each other support when they need it
come across as
Mr Potts can come across as rude, but really he's a very kind man.
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appear to have a particular quality, when this may or may not be true
phrasal
come to terms with
I still haven't come to terms with my best friend going out with my ex-boyfriend.
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to accept an unpleasant or sad situation and no longer feel upset or angry about it
nie z get
communal
In our student accommodation, we have communal bathrooms and a communal kitchen.
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shared by a group of people or animals, especially a group who live together
competitive
Some US industries are not as competitive as they have been in the past.
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determined or trying very hard to be more successful than other people or businesses
przymiotnik od competition
competitor
Last year they sold twice as many computers as their competitors.
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a person, team, company etc that is competing with another
consistent
She’s the team’s most consistent player.
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always behaving in the same way or having the same attitudes, standards etc – usually used to show approval
constructive
The meeting was very constructive.
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useful and helpful, or likely to produce good results
konstruktywny
cram
Zara crammed for six hours the night before the exam, but still couldn't remember anything.
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to prepare yourself for an examination by learning a lot of information quickly
crash course
I'm really impatient to learn Spanish perhaps I'll go on a crash course.
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a course in which you learn a lot about a particular subject in a very short period of time
crop up
Your name kept cropping up in conversation.
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if a problem (...), it happens or appears suddenly and in an unexpected way
cutting edge
The technology is this new mobile phone is cutting-edge.
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the newest and most exciting stage in the development of something
CV
Remember to include your contact details on your CV.
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a short written document that lists your education and previous jobs, which you send to employers when you are looking for a job
dawn on
It dawned on me that I have a better relationship with my grandparents than with my parents.
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if a fact (...) you, you realize it for the first time
deceptive
Some snakes move with deceptive speed (=move faster than you think or expect).
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something that is (...) seems to be one thing but is in fact very different
demanding
The course was so demanding that I almost gave up.
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needing a lot of ability, effort, or skill
wymagający
demoralising
It was really demoralising when my six- year-old cousin beat me at chess.
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reducing or destroying someone's courage or confidence
na d
desperate
I had no money left and was desperate.
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willing to do anything to change a very bad situation, and not caring about danger
despise
She despised her neighbours.
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to dislike and have a low opinion of someone or something
nie: detest
directionless
I felt directionless and lost.
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lacking a clear direction or aim
bez kierunku
disadvantaged
He may have been disadvantaged when he was young, but he's highly successful now.
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having social problems, such as a lack of money or education, which make it difficult for you to succeed
disaffected
With huge student loans to pay and few jobs, many young people feel disaffected.
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not satisfied with your government, leader etc, and therefore no longer loyal to them or no longer believing they can help you
disillusioned
As she grew older, Laura became increasingly disillusioned with politics.
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disappointed because you have lost your belief that someone is good, or that an idea is right
distracted
He tried to concentrate on his work, but was distracted by the long blonde hair of the girl sitting in front of him.
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anxious and unable to think clearly
rozproszony, nie: disoriented
distressed
Hannah was deeply distressed by the news.
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very upset
na d
do as you are told
Why can't you children just do as you are told?
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behave in the way someone has asked you to
doubtless
Doubtless there would be lots of rumours.
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used when saying that something is almost certain to happen or be true
przymiotnik
drop out
The group gets smaller as members move away or drop out.
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to no longer do an activity or belong to a group
dry sense of humour
You've got such a dry sense of humour sometimes I can't tell if you're joking.
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someone with a (...) says funny and clever things while seeming to be serious
engaged
I didn't feel like the interviewers were engaged with what I was saying.
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paying attention and interested
zaangażowany
expel
Two girls were expelled from school for taking drugs.
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to officially force someone to leave a school or organization
favourable
Being well dressed always help to create a favourable impression.
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a (...) report, opinion, or reaction shows that you think that someone or something is good or that you agree with them
feasible
I'm afraid it's not feasible to offer you a pay rise this year.
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a plan, idea, or method that is (...) is possible and is likely to work
fidget
The kids had started to fidget.
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to keep moving your hands or feet, especially because you are bored or nervous
figure out
I can't figure out how to use this app -- can you help me?
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to think about a problem or situation until you find the answer or understand what has happened
be fired with
After I read Dan Brown's book, I was fired with determination to write a best- seller.
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made to feel interested in something and excited about it
flatter
Perry would always flatter Mrs. Mitchell by praising her cooking.
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to praise someone in order to please them or get something from them, even though you do not mean it
foresee
I’ve put your name on the list and I don’t foresee any problems.
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to think or know that something is going to happen in the future
na f
from all walks of life
Our club is open to people from all walks of life -- rich or poor, young or old.
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every position in society
fumble around for
I was fumbling around for my keys and knocked the glass off the table onto the floor.
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to try to hold, move, or find something with your hands in an awkward way
get over (an idea)
I was so angry I found it difficult to get over my point.
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to succeed in communicating ideas or information to other people
nie z across
get your own way
Bella is dad's favourite and he always lets her get her own way.
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achieve the result you want
zwrot z drogą
go over old ground
We've had this same argument a thousand times -- do we really have to go over the same old ground?
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talk about the same things
good fun
Leah is funny and popular -- she's really good fun.
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enjoyable to be with because they are happy and amusing
grasp of
She has only a limited grasp of Chinese, so she won't understand much when she gets to Beijing.
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your ability to understand a complicated idea, situation, or subject
dwa słowa, na g
group dynamic
There is a very tense group dynamic in this classroom.
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the way in which people in a group behave, react, and affect each other
half-hearted
Congress has made half-hearted attempts at finance reform.
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done without much effort and without much interest in the result
hand in your resignation
Tomorrow I'm going to hand in my resignation, so I can start my new job in four weeks' time
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officially say that you want to resign
have an impact
My granddad was a doctor and he really had an impact on my choice of career.
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have an effect or influence an event, situation etc
have your heart set on
I've got my heart set on getting a new car once I get a job.
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to want very much to have or achieve something, or to be determined to do something
dłuższy
heavy workload
My workload is so heavy, I'm worried I won't be able to finish everything.
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a large amount of work that a person or organization has to do
przymiotnik+ rzeczownik
high expectations
Paula felt under a lot of pressure to go to university -- everyone in the family had high expectations of her.
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a feeling or belief that something or someone should be a success
wysokie oczekiwania
high salary
I think job satisfaction is more important than a high salary.
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a lot of money that you receive as payment from the organization you work for
hostile
Southampton fans gave their former coach a hostile reception.
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angry and deliberately unfriendly towards someone, and ready to argue with them
wrogi, na h
impact
We need to assess the impact on climate change.
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the effect or influence that an event, situation etc has on someone or something
implication
What are the implications of these proposals?
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a possible future effect or result of an action, event, decision etc
na i
impose limitations
You're 18 now so I can't impose limitations on you anymore.
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force to accept rules
in the vicinity
A tall man dressed in black was seen in the vicinity of the burglary.
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in the area around a particular place
w okolicy
indifferent
Sarah was absolutely indifferent to him, and it hurt.
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not at all interested in someone or something
indulgence
An occasional glass of wine was his only indulgence.
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the habit of allowing yourself to do or have whatever you want, or allowing someone else to do or have whatever they want
initiative
I wish my son would show more initiative.
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the ability to make decisions and take action without waiting for someone to tell you what to do
inicjatywa
inspired
an inspired leader
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having very exciting special qualities that are better than anyone or anything else
instinctive
Her musical skill is completely instinctive.
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based on instinct and not involving thought
intend
I intend to spend the night there.
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to have something in your mind as a plan or purpose
od intention
intimidated
I was shy, and felt intimidated by the older students.
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feeling worried and lacking confidence because of the situation you are in or the people you are with
inwardly
I managed to smile, but inwardly I was furious.
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felt or experienced in your own mind but not expressed to other people
keep yourself to yourself
I don't like to get involved in office politics; I prefer to keep myself to myself.
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to live a very quiet private life and not do many things that involve other people
liable
The car is liable to overheat on long trips.
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likely to do or say something or to behave in a particular way, especially because of a fault or natural tendency
liaise
Council officers are liaising closely with local groups.
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to exchange information with someone who works in another organization or department so that you can both be more effective
link
Police think the murders are linked.
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if two things are (...), they are related in some way
popatrz na obrazek
long-winded
His speeches tend to be rather long- winded.
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continuing to talk for too long or using too many words in a way that is boring
przymiotnik
long-winded
His speeches tend to be rather long- winded.
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continuing to talk for too long or using too many words in a way that is boring
look up to
I've always looked up to my cousin because she's so cool and funny.
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admire and respect
phrasal
lump together
You can't just lump us all together -- we're individuals with different needs.
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to put two or more different people or things together and consider them as a single group, sometimes wrongly
lurk
She didn’t see the figure lurking behind the bushes.
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to wait somewhere quietly and secretly, usually because you are going to do something wrong
main priority
My main priority is to find a job that I love.
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the thing that you think is most important and that needs attention before anything else
make the best of something
We are stuck here, so we might as well make the best of it.
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to accept a situation that is not very good, and do whatever you can to make it better
brać najlepsze z
master
I've been playing the piano since I was six and I've almost mastered it.
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to learn a skill or a language so well that you have no difficulty with it
master's degree
After I graduate, I want to do a master's degree in biochemistry.
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a university degree such as an MA, M.Sc., or M.S., that you can get by studying for one or two years after your first degree
misbehave
George has been misbehaving at school.
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to behave badly, and cause trouble or annoy people
misbehave
George has been misbehaving at school.
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to behave badly, and cause trouble or annoy people
moderate
Even moderate amounts of alcohol can be dangerous.
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not very large or very small, very hot or very cold, very fast or very slow etc
motivated
The students are all highly motivated.
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very keen to do something or achieve something, especially because you find it interesting or exciting
zmotywowany
muddled
When they asked me about my exam grades, I got muddled up and gave them incorrect information.
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confused
na m
mumble
He bumped into someone and mumbled an apology.
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to say something too quietly or not clearly enough, so that other people cannot understand you
mutual respect
I really like my boss and she treats me kindly; we have mutual respect.
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respect that two or more people have for each other
mutual
Mutual respect is necessary for any partnership to work.
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(...) feelings such as respect, trust, or hatred are feelings that two or more people have for each other
networking
I’m hoping to do some networking at the conference next week in London.
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the practice of meeting other people involved in the same kind of work, to share information, support each other etc
jak na konferencjach
no-no
Colouring your hair was a no-no at that time.
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something that you must not do because it is considered to be unacceptable behaviour
not have a leg to stand on
If you didn’t sign a contract, you won’t have a leg to stand on.
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to be in a situation where you cannot prove or legally support what you say
nurture
European union is an ideal that has been nurtured since the post-war years.
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to help a plan, idea, feeling etc to develop
obsessive
Please stop being so obsessive about your food -- just eat it!
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thinking or worrying about something all the time, so that you do not think about other things enough – used to show disapproval
adjective
on a whim
I bought these shoes on a whim, and now I've decided I don't like them.
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a sudden feeling that you would like to do or have something, especially when there is no important or good reason
on the brink of
I was on the brink of asking Penny to go for a coffee when her phone rang and she walked away.
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a situation when you are almost in a new situation
overwhelmed
I've got so much homework to do that I feel really overwhelmed.
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if work or a problem (...) someone, it is too much or too difficult to deal with
part and parcel
Writing essays and taking exams are all part and parcel of university life.
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to be a necessary feature of something
zwrot
passive
Kathy seems to take a very passive role in the relationship.
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someone who is (...) tends to accept things that happen to them or things that people say to them, without taking any action
pay off
I’ll pay off all my debts first.
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to give someone all the money you owe them
peer
American children did less well in maths than their peers in Japan.
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your (...) are the people who are the same age as you, or who have the same type of job, social class etc
pick a fight
Toby won't change his mind so it's not worth picking a fight with him.
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to deliberately start a quarrel or fight with someone
pilot project
In the pilot project, neighbours will grow fruit and vegetables together in the communal garden areas.
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a small project which is carried out as a test to see if an idea, product, etc will be successful
playfulness
The thing I love about my grandma is her playfulness, even though she's 72!
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very active, happy, and wanting to have fun
rzeczownik
portfolio
You’ll need to prepare a portfolio of your work.
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a large flat case used especially for carrying pictures, documents etc
na p
pressurised
My parents never pressurised me to go to university, they let me do what I want.
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feeling worried, or making you feel worried, because of the number of things you have to do
od pressure
productive
Most of us are more productive in the morning.
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producing or achieving a lot
adjective
pull yourself together
With an effort Mary pulled herself together.
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to force yourself to stop behaving in a nervous, frightened, or uncontrolled way
put one's foot down
I must put my foot down -- the dog is not sleeping in my bed.
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to say very firmly that someone must do something or must stop doing something
radical
They are proposing radical changes to the way the company is run.
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a (...) change or difference is very big and important
na r
rage
When I told him I had crashed his car, he flew into a rage.
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a strong feeling of uncontrollable anger
ramble on
My father kept rambling on about the war.
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to talk or write for a long time in a way that other people find boring
rave notice
The local ballet company received rave notices for its production of Swan Lake.
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strong praise for a new play, book etc
recruitment
Our recruitment process involves an application form, an exam and an interview.
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to find new people to work in a company, join an organization, do a job etc
rekrutacja
relieved
She looked immensely relieved when she heard the news.
start learning
feeling happy because you are no longer worried about something
odczuwający ulgę
restless
The children had been indoors all day, and were getting restless.
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unwilling to keep still or stay where you are, especially because you are nervous or bored
przymiotnik
rough and ready
The tests are only a rough and ready guide to a pupil’s future development.
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not perfect, but good enough for a particular purpose
zwrot, 3 słowa
rub people up the wrong way
Robbie always rubs people up the wrong way -- it's no wonder he has so few friends.
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to annoy someone by the things you say or do, usually without intending to
run in the family
Diabetes appears to run in families.
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if something such as a quality, disease, or skill (...), many people in that family have it
run-down
That neighbourhood is so run-down that no one wants to live there.
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a building or area that is (...) is in very bad condition
safety margin
We're not completely sure how much the building work will cost, so we've saved extra money as a safety margin.
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an additional amount of something such as time, money, or space that you include in order to make sure that you are successful in achieving something
scheme
The money will be used for teacher training schemes.
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an official plan that is intended to help people in some way, for example by providing education or training
scornful
Patrick was scornful of his younger brother's attempts to ride a bike.
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feeling or showing scorn; showing that you think something is stupid and does not deserve your respect
pogardliwy
scrape through
Even though she had missed lots of classes, Helena managed to scrape through the exam and got an 'E'.
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to only just succeed in passing an examination or dealing with a difficult situation
see eye to eye
We didn’t exactly see eye to eye.
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if two people (...) they agree with each other
self-conscious
Jerry’s pretty self-conscious about his weight.
start learning
worried and embarrassed about what you look like or what other people think of you
set one's heart on
I know you've set your heart on studying abroad, but won't you miss your friends?
start learning
to want very much to have or achieve something, or to be determined to do something
shadow
Detectives shadowed him for weeks.
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to follow someone closely in order to watch what they are doing
shame
When Toby made fun of my new haircut I went red with shame.
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the feeling you have when you feel guilty and embarrassed because you, or someone who is close to you, have done something wrong
wstyd
shift
Joe listened, shifting uncomfortably from one foot to another.
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to move from one place or position to another, or make something do this
simplistic
This is a very simplistic approach to the problem.
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treating difficult subjects in a way that is too simple
przymiotnik
skive off
Rachel got a detention for skiving off maths.
start learning
to avoid work or school by staying away or leaving without permission
snap something up
When I saw how cheap the t-shirt was, I snapped it up.
start learning
to buy something immediately, especially because it is very cheap
sneak
I managed to sneak another slice of cake when no one was looking.
start learning
to quickly and secretly steal something unimportant or of little value
so much the better
If they can do them both at the same time, then so much the better.
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used to say that something would be even better or bring even more advantages
soft option
Leaving school at 16 isn't necessarily the soft option, because you'll have to find a job.
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easy choice
spiral
Unemployment rose and the city went into a spiral of decline.
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a process, usually a harmful one, in which something gradually but continuously gets worse or better
split up with
Danny and Kate had a massive argument and split up.
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if people (...), they end a marriage or relationship with each other
na s
stability
Stability within the family is very important for childhood development.
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the condition of being steady and not changing
stabilność
stand someone in good stead
Learning karate has really stood my in good stead -- I learnt about hard work, discipline and respect.
start learning
to be very useful to someone when needed
stretch
This job will really stretch you, but I think you'll be able to cope.
start learning
to make someone use all of their skill, abilities, or intelligence
substantial
We have the support of a substantial number of parents.
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large in amount or number
nie: significant
subtlety
The play lacks subtlety.
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the quality that something has when it has been done in a clever or skilful way, with careful attention to small details
switch off
When he started talking about football, I just switched off -- I find it so boring.
start learning
to stop listening to someone
wyłączyć się
take advantage of
I think your boss is taking advantage of you -- you should ask for more money if you have to work such long hours.
start learning
to treat someone unfairly in order to get what you want, especially someone who is generous or easily persuaded
wykorzystać, czerpać korzyści
take after someone
I take after my mum -- we both worry a lot.
start learning
to look or behave like an older relative
phrasal
take in one's stride
Lilian took the criticism in her stride and said she would try harder next time.
start learning
to not allow something to annoy, embarrass, or upset you
z take
take no for an answer
I've never met someone as stubborn as Liam; he won't take no for an answer.
start learning
accept it when somebody refuses you
take no notice of
Take no notice of Geoff -- he's just being silly.
start learning
not pay attention to someone or something
zwrot z take
take pity on
When I saw the tiny kitten I took pity on it and took it home with me.
start learning
feel sorry for someone and treat them with sympathy
z take
take someone on
At the age of 14, my granddad was taken on by a plumbing company and trained as a plumber.
start learning
to start to employ someone
take something in your stride
When the boss asked Judy to stay late, she took it in stride.
start learning
to not allow something to annoy, embarrass, or upset you
take something personally
Don’t take it personally, she’s rude to everyone.
start learning
to get upset by the things other people say or do, because you think that their remarks or behaviour are directed at you in particular
tendency
Greg’s tendency to be critical made him unpopular with his co-workers.
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if someone or something has a (...) to do or become a particular thing, they are likely to do or become it
tight deadlines
You can expect to have very tight deadlines if you work as a journalist.
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a date or time by which you have to do or complete something, which is not long away
przymiotnik+ rzeczownik
transferable
I may only have a Saturday job in a café, but I'm learning transferable skills.
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the quality of being able to move from one place, school, job etc to another
trendy
I didn't recognise Katrina when I saw her in her new trendy clothes.
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influenced by the most fashionable styles and ideas
na t
trigger
The assassination triggered off a wave of rioting.
start learning
to make something happen very quickly, especially a series of events
turn down
Thank you, I never turn down the offer of a cup of tea.
start learning
refuse
turn out (to be)
I can't believe it -- it turns out Sophia knew about the surprise party all along!
start learning
to happen in a particular way, or to have a particular result, especially one that you did not expect
"okazał się być"
turn someone round
The love of his new adoptive parents really turned his life around.
start learning
if a person (...), he/she changes and starts to develop in a positive way
underachieving
Any underachieving police officers will have to take further training.
start learning
not doing as well at school or at work as they could do if they worked harder
nie z performance
vary
Test scores vary from school to school.
start learning
if several things of the same type (...), they are all different from each other
video clip
Have you seen this video clip of a cat riding a bicycle?
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a short part of a film or television programme that is shown by itself, especially as an advertisement
virtuoso
I can't believe you can play the violin so brilliantly -- you're a really virtuoso!
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someone who is a very skilful performer, especially in music
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vouch for
Sorry, I can't vouch for Anna because I've never met her.
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to say that you believe that someone will behave well and that you will be responsible for their behaviour, actions etc
wear off
The effects of the anaesthetic were starting to wear off.
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if pain or the effect of something (...), it gradually stops
well-supported
I have always been well-supported by my family -- both emotionally and financially.
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to have enough money, emotional support, etc for what you need
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work placement
In their second year, students can do a work placement and get some valuable real-life experience.
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a job, usually as part of a course of study, which gives you experience of a particular type of work
take something in your stride
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to deal with a problem or difficulty calmly and not to allow it to influence what you are doing
take pleasure in something
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enjoy doing
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take exception to sth
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be angry or upset by something
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have stood me in good stead
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have been very useful
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