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take/get/have revenge on sb for sth What did he do? He took revenge on his employers by setting fire to the factory. start learning
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sth you do in order to punish sb who has harmed or offended you
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Mark hurt Brenda badly and she vowed to get even with him some day. start learning
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to do something unpleasant to someone to punish them for something that they did to you [
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get your own back on sb for sth She wanted to get her own back on Liz for ruining her party. start learning
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to do something bad to someone who has harmed you, as a way of punishing them, Pol. odpłacić komuś
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a violent or harmful action that sb does to punish sb for harming them or their family [
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Later that day, whites retaliated by killing a young black delivery driver. start learning
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to do sth bad to sb because they have done sth bad to you, Pol. brać odwet
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didn't invite her to my party because she didn't invite me to hers. It was just tit for tat start learning
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to react to sth someone has done by doing the same thing is to _____., Pol. odwdzięczyć się (komuś), odpłacić (komuś)
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to do or give something, because something similar has been done or given to you, Pol. odwzajemnić, odwzajemnić się
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If someone has done you wrong you naturally want to repay him with a wrong start learning
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an action, judgment, or situation that is unfair, behaviour that is not morally right, Pol zło, krzywda
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She did the dirty on her husband by telling her daughter that he was not her father start learning
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treat sb in a way that is unfair or dishonest, Pol. zrobić komuś świństwo
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Don't take anything he said to heart - he was drunk. start learning
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not to consider what sb says to you very seriously, often because it upsets you
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Teachers were turning a blind eye to smoking in school start learning
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to deliberately ignore something that you know should not be happening
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I'll overlook your mistake this time. start learning
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to forgive someone's mistake, bad behaviour etc and take no action
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Don't pay attention to their teasing. Just turn a deaf ear to it. start learning
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Don't pay attention to their teasing. Just turn a deaf ear to it. start learning
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to be unwilling to listen to what someone is saying or asking
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Carlos was tactful and forbearing even when I was impatient and angry start learning
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patient and willing to forgive, Pol. wyrozumiały
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The policeman who fined me was just doing his job, and I bear/bore him no malice. start learning
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not feel angry with sb, Pol. nie życzyć komuś źle
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Maybe it is wrong to get revenge on others and bear a grudge against them? start learning
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Pol. mieć coś komuś za złe
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Most kids get teased a bit at school - they have to learn to take it in their stride. start learning
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to not allow sth to annoy, embarrass, or upset you, Pol. nie przejmować się
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After the operation, I was told to take things easy for a month or two. start learning
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You are then obsessed with thoughts of revenge and dream about kicking his butt and knocking him unconscious with one punch to the jaw. start learning
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You are then obsessed with thoughts of revenge and dream about kicking his butt and knocking him unconscious with one punch to the jaw. start learning
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a quick strong hit made with your fist, Pol. cios pięścią
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You can picture yourself crushing the bastard, trampling on him, ruining his life, wrecking his career, bringing his business to bankruptcy, or even setting fire to his house. start learning
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Pol. zmiażdżyć, zniszczyć (opponent)
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You can picture yourself crushing the bastard, trampling on him, ruining his life, wrecking his career, bringing his business to bankruptcy, or even setting fire to his house. start learning
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a very offensive word for someone, especially a man, who you think is unpleasant. Do not use this word, Pol. sukinsyn
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You can picture yourself crushing the bastard, trampling on him, ruining his life, wrecking his career, bringing his business to bankruptcy, or even setting fire to his house. start learning
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You can picture yourself crushing the bastard, trampling on him, ruining his life, wrecking his career, bringing his business to bankruptcy, or even setting fire to his house. start learning
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Pol. zrujnować komuś karierę
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You can picture yourself crushing the bastard, trampling on him, ruining his life, wrecking his career, bringing his business to bankruptcy, or even setting fire to his house. start learning
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You really want to get your own back on that swine and turn his life into a nightmare. start learning
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someone who behaves very rudely or unpleasantly, Pol. świnia
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You really want to get your own back on that swine and turn his life into a nightmare. start learning
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If you manage to take your revenge on him and drive him to the depths of despair, you say it serves him right and justice has been done. start learning
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Pol. doprowadzić kogoś do rozpaczy
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If you manage to take your revenge on him and drive him to the depths of despair, you say it serves him right and justice has been done. start learning
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If you manage to take your revenge on him and drive him to the depths of despair, you say it serves him right and justice has been done. start learning
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Pol. sprawiedliwości stało się zadość
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Let the lout feel what it’s like, let him know how much it hurts. start learning
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be on the lookout for sth You have to be on the lookout for possible attack. start learning
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to continuously watch a place or pay attention in order to find sth you want or to be ready for problems or opportunities, Pol. mieć się na baczności
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You have to keep your eyes open and be alert twenty-four seven. start learning
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giving all your attention to what is happening, being said, Pol. czujny, uważny
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You try to be understanding and forbearing. start learning
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sympathetic and kind about other people's problems, Pol. wyrozumiały
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You try to get rid of the negative emotions and begin to toy with the idea of a truce or reconciliation. start learning
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an agreement between enemies to stop fighting or arguing for a short time, or the period for which this is arranged, Pol. rozejm, zawieszenie broni
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You try to get rid of the negative emotions and begin to toy with the idea of a truce or reconciliation. start learning
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Will your enemy be willing to meet you halfway at least? start learning
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Pol. wyjść komuś naprzeciw
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Is there any common ground between you and him? start learning
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Pol. wspólna platforma, płaszczyzna
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Does he also want to bury the hatchet? start learning
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to agree to stop arguing about something and become friends, Pol. zakopać topór wojenny
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