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Skórka chleba
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Crust of bread
A hard outer layer, like on bread, the Earth, or a wound. "The crust of the bread was golden and crispy." Synonyms: shell, layer, coating.
The chef hesitated, but he had to trust the crust. If it failed, his whole pizza empire would collapse!
Uciekaj
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Scamper away
To run quickly with short, light steps, like a child or animal. "The rabbit scampered away into the bushes." Synonyms: dash, dart, scurry.
The camper scampered away when he saw the camper van
Pośród chaosu
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Amidst the chaos
To be in the middle of something, often surrounded by it. "He remained strong amidst the storm." Synonyms: among, in the middle of, surrounded by.
Amidst a mist, he got lost in the forest."
Pucołowate policzki
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Chubby cheeks
A little fat in a cute way, often used for babies or pets. "The chubby puppy rolled on the grass." Synonyms: plump, pudgy, round.
That chubby cat eats way too many treats
Kopiec ziemi
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Mound of dirt
A raised pile of something, like dirt or sand, or a small hill. "The farmer stood on a mound of hay." Synonyms: pile, heap, hill.
A hound sat on a mound, looking around.
Uczestniczyć we Mszy Świętej
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Attend Holy Mass
A religious service held during Christmas celebrations. "They sang carols at Holy Mass." Synonyms: Christmas Mass, Midnight Mass.
She worked out before Holy Mass to gain muscle mass
Zbesztać dziecko
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Scold a child
To criticize or reprimand someone for their behavior. "She scolded him for making a mess." Synonyms: reprimand, rebuke, lecture.
She scolded him for leaving the door open in the cold.
Snucie opowieści
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Spin a yarn
A long thread used for knitting or a long, exaggerated story. "She used red yarn for the scarf while telling an old family yarn." Synonyms: thread, tale, story.
The old man spun a yarn as he played with a ball of yarn."
Nakaz eksmisji
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Eviction notice
Being forced to leave a home or place, usually by law. "After losing his job, he faced eviction from his apartment." Synonyms: expulsion, removal, ejection.
His addiction led to eviction—he lost his home because of bad habits.
Pieczone kasztany
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Roasted chestnuts
A type of tree or nut, or something old and overused (like a joke). "We roasted chestnuts by the fire." Synonyms: brown (color), cliché (idiom), horse chestnut (tree).
"A squirrel 'chased nuts' all day, looking for the perfect chestnut."
Błagać o litość
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Implore for mercy
To beg someone very strongly for something. "He implored her to stay, but she left." Synonyms: beg, plead, urge.
"Before you ignore me, I implore you to listen!"
Pogardliwe spojrzenie
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Scornful glance
To strongly dislike and show no respect for something. "He scorned their foolish ideas and walked away." Synonyms: disdain, contempt, ridicule.
He threw the corn on the floor with scorn—he hated vegetables!"
pobieżne spojrzenie
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cursory glance
Done quickly and without much attention to detail. Like a quick look or a brief examination. Synonyms: superficial, brief, quick.
Cursor sorry" - when your cursor moves over the word "sorry" so quickly that you barely see it,
Taczka z ziemią
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Wheelbarrow of soil
A small cart with one wheel and two handles, used for carrying things. Like a tool you use to move dirt or bricks. Synonyms: barrow, handbarrow.
Wheel bear row" - Imagine a bear pushing a row of wheels - that's a wheelbarrow.
Pastwisko
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Pasture land
An area of grassland where animals graze. Like a field where cows or sheep eat grass. Synonyms: grassland, meadow.
Past sure" - Imagine you are "sure" animals have been in the "past" in this place, because it is their pasture.
Skandal niewierności
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Infidelity scandal
The act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner. Like breaking a promise of loyalty in a relationship. Synonyms: unfaithfulness, betrayal.
In fidelity" - the "in" suggests a lack of fidelity, therefore it is infidelity
Wierność zasadom
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Fidelity to principles
Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief. Like being loyal and trustworthy. Synonyms: loyalty, faithfulness.
Fidel's city" - Imagine that Fidel Castro was extremely "faithful" to his "vision of the city" (Cuba), which symbolizes fidelity.
Kawałek mięsa
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Hunk of meat
A large piece of something. An attractive, muscular man. Like a big piece of bread or a strong guy. Synonyms: chunk, piece, attractive man.
Honk trunk - trunk of a tree being "honked" off, leaving a "hunk" of meat
Zawiłość projektu
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Intricacy of design
The quality of being complex or detailed. Like many small, complicated parts. Synonyms: complexity, detail.
In tricky sea" - Imagine trying to navigate "in a tricky sea" with many complex currents and details, representing the intricacy.
Okropny śmiech
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Hideous laughter
Extremely unpleasant or frightening laughter. Like a laugh that makes you feel scared or disgusted. Synonyms: ghastly laughter, terrifying laughter.
Hide us laughter" - Imagine the laughter is so frightening that people want to "hide us" from it.
Wiszący sopel lodu
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Icicle hanging
A hanging piece of ice formed by freezing dripping water. Like a sharp, frozen drip. Synonyms: ice spike, ice dagger.
Ice cycle" - Imagine "icicles" forming in a continuous "cycle," much like a snake eating its own tail, as the melting water refreezes.
Zszargana reputacja
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Tainted reputation
To spoil or stain something, making it impure or bad. "The lie tainted their friendship forever." Synonyms: stain, blemish, corrupt.
The paint was tainted with radioactive waste, glowing in the dark.
leże smoka
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dragon den
A hidden place where animals or people stay. "The fox ran into its den to escape." Synonyms: cave, hideout, lair.
She turned his basement into a den for gaming.
Skarbnica wiedzy
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Repository of knowledge
A place where things are stored, like knowledge, objects, or data. "The museum is a repository of history." Synonyms: storage, archive, vault.
A rest-o’-the-story is kept in the repository!
Zanieczyszczona woda
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Contaminated water
Something that is dirty or unsafe due to harmful substances. "The river was contaminated by chemicals." Synonyms: polluted, tainted, impure.
Koń Tammy needs clean water, but is contaminated!"
oszust i złodziej
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con and thief
To deceive or trick someone, usually for money or personal gain. "He conned me out of my savings." Synonyms: deceive, trick, scam, fraud.
He got caught in a con game, now he’s gone!"
Nieskazitelny stan
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Immaculate condition
Perfectly clean, tidy, or free from flaws. Like something that is completely spotless or flawless. Synonyms: spotless, flawless, perfect.
I'm a clock! I'm ejaculate" - Imagine a perfectly functioning, "immaculate" clock, where every part is precise and clean.
Przekazać wiadomość
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Convey a message
To make ideas, feelings, or information known to someone. Like passing a message or showing how you feel. Synonyms: communicate, express.
Imagine trying to "convey" to your family that you are "gay"
Trasa podróży
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Itinerary for the trip
A detailed plan for a journey, listing places to visit and activities. Like a schedule for your trip. Synonyms: schedule, plan.
The alien’s I.T. in the air device was floating, displaying his itinerary for the trip to Earth!
Podobiznę przywódcy
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Effigy of the leader
A sculpture or model of a person. Like a symbolic representation of someone. Synonyms: image, representation.
Imagine someone saying "Eff it, G!" while burning an "effigy" representing that person.
Odosobniona plaża
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Secluded beach
Hidden away from places where people usually go. Like a quiet, private place. Synonyms: isolated, remote.
In the secluded lake, naked women were included
Przeskakiwać między tematami
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Flit between topics
To move quickly and lightly from place to place. "The butterfly flitted between the flowers." Synonyms: dart, skim, flicker.
The little bird did a quick flit, like a fleeting thought
Owinąć niemowlę
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Swaddle a baby
To wrap tightly, usually to keep warm or secure. "She swaddled the baby in a soft blanket." Synonyms: wrap, bundle, envelop.
She swaddled herself in a thick blanket, looking like a burrito.
Skąpe skanowanie
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Scant scan
Very little of something, not enough. "He gave scant attention to the details." Synonyms: little, sparse, insufficient.
A scant scan of the room showed there was barely anything left.
Rzekoma prawda
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Supposed truth
Believed to be true, but not necessarily. "The supposed thief was actually innocent." Synonyms: alleged, presumed, assumed
He was supposedly composed, but inside he was nervous.
Ukryta zatoczka
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Hidden cove
A small, sheltered bay or a cozy hidden place. "The boat drifted into a peaceful cove." Synonyms: bay, inlet, nook
"A dove found a cozy cove by the sea.
domniemane przestępstwo
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alleged crime
Something claimed but not yet proven to be true. "He is the alleged thief, but the court hasn't decided yet." Synonyms: supposed, claimed, unconfirmed
The all-edge razor was the alleged murder weapon!
Nawiązać do tajemnicy
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Allude to a mystery
To mention something indirectly, without saying it clearly. "She alluded to her plans without giving details." Synonyms: hint, suggest, refer
A lód was the allude to the mystery.
Wycieczka z przewodnikiem
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Guided excursion
A short trip for fun or learning. "We took an excursion to the museum." Synonyms: trip, outing, journey
"During our excursion, we ex-cursed found the best version of ourselves!"
mieszanka ubrań
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Jumble of clothes
A messy or mixed-up collection of things. "My thoughts are a jumble today." Synonyms: mess, clutter, tangle
Be humble your room is like 'jungle'—imagine a jungle of messy clothes on your floor!"
Hałaśliwy tłum
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Raucous crowd
A loud, harsh, or wild sound or behavior. "The party was raucous and fun." Synonimy: loud, noisy, rowdy, boisterous, wild
Rock us? More like raucous!
Przyjazna osobowość
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Amiable personality
Friendly and pleasant to be around. "He was an amiable neighbor who always helped others." Synonyms: Friendly, kind, warm, pleasant
She was so amiable, always kind and reliable."
Mocny zapach
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Potent smell
Very strong or effective. "This medicine is very potent; you only need a small dose." Synonyms: Powerful, strong, effective, intense
The wizard mixed a potent potion so strong that just one drop turned a mouse into a giant!
Roić się od życia
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Teem with life
Full of something in large amounts. "The ocean teems with colorful fish." Synonyms: Overflow, swarm, abound, bristle
The stream teems with fish, a shimmering dream!"
Krzycz w udręce
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Cry out in anguish
Extreme emotional or physical pain. "She felt deep anguish after losing her best friend." Synonyms: torment, agony, misery
He made a wish, but all he got was anguish!"
Był w stanie zamglenia po wypadku
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He was in a haze after the accident
A light mist or a confused state of mind. "His mind was in a haze after the long night." Synonyms: fog, mist, blur, daze
Lost in a haze, trapped in a maze!"
Przyznać porażkę
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Concede defeat
To unwillingly admit something is true or to give up. "He had to concede that she was right." Synonyms: admit, surrender, yield
Concede" sounds like "can’t seed"—imagine a farmer who stubbornly refuses to admit his land is too dry for planting but finally concedes defeat and stops trying.
Zbyt wrażliwy
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Overly sensitive
To an excessive degree; too much. "He was overly excited about the party." Synonyms: too, excessively, unduly
He was overly curly, his hair looked swirly!"
Stado gęsi
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Gaggle of geese
A noisy or disorderly group of people or animals. "A gaggle of fans surrounded the celebrity." Synonyms: group, flock, cluster
Gaggle" sounds like "giggle"—imagine a group of geese giggling loudly as they waddle around a pond.
Uznanie za osiągnięcia
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Recognition for achievement
The act of identifying someone or being acknowledged for something. "He got recognition for his bravery." Synonyms: acknowledgment, appreciation, identification
"His ambition led to recognition at the competition!"
Rzuć kamieniem
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Hurl a stone
To throw something with great force. "She hurled the ball far into the field." Synonyms: throw, fling, launch, toss
Hurl" sounds like "hurricane"—imagine a hurricane hurling cars and trees through the air!
Przepraszać obficie
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Apologize profusely
To do something in large amounts or with great intensity. "He apologized profusely for his mistake." Synonyms: abundantly, excessively, lavishly, generously
He sweated profusely after running too loosely
Nieoczekiwany objazd
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Unexpected detour
A different or longer way to reach a place. "We had to take a detour due to road construction." Synonyms: bypass, diversion, alternative route, deviation
The road was unsure, so we took a detour!"
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Abhor injustice
To strongly dislike or hate something. "I abhor cruelty to animals." Synonyms: Loathe, detest, despise, hate
"I abhor the rat on the floor!"
Ryczeć jak dziecko
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Bawl like a baby
To cry or yell very loudly. "The baby bawled all night long." Synonyms: Wail, sob, howl, scream
"He hit the wall and began to bawl!"
Zagubiony w marzeniach
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Lost in reverie
A state of daydreaming or deep thought. "He fell into a reverie, imagining a different life." Synonyms: daydream, trance, contemplation, fantasy
"Drifting in a reverie by the cherry river, lost in thoughts that dance and shiver."
Opóźnić postęp
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Retard progress
To slow something down or delay it. "The storm will retard our flight schedule." Synonyms: delay, hinder, impede, slow down
Retard sounds like 're-tire'—imagine a car slowing down because its tires keep getting re-tired!"
Połączyć się w zespół
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Coalesce into a team
To come together and form one thing. "The clouds coalesced into a dark storm." Synonyms: merge, unite, blend, fuse
Imagine a group of koalas hugging tightly together, forming one big fuzzy ball—just like ideas coalescing!"
Korony drzew
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Canopy of trees
A covering or roof-like layer, often made of trees or fabric. "The canopy of the tent kept us dry in the rain." Synonyms: cover, roof, shelter, overhang
"A leafy canopy, nature’s own balcony!"
Wyznacz lidera
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Designate a leader
To officially choose someone or something for a role or purpose. "She was designated as the new manager." Synonyms: appoint, assign, nominate, label
"They designate, so don’t be late!"
Gromadzić się w tłumie
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Congregate in crowds
To gather in a group, especially for a purpose. "Students congregated in the hall before the exam." Synonyms: assemble, gather, meet, cluster
Don’t hesitate, let’s congregate!" Imagine a giant gate opening, and people rushing in to congregate for a huge festival!"
Obudzić się ze snu
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Rouse from sleep
To wake up, stimulate, or excite someone. "She tried to rouse him from his deep sleep." Synonyms: awaken, stir, provoke, energize
Rouse sounds like 'mouse'—imagine a tiny mouse running over your face, instantly rousing you from sleep!"
Zdrzemnąć się na lekcji
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Doze off in class
To fall asleep for a short time, often unintentionally. "I dozed off on the bus and almost missed my stop." Synonyms: Nod off, drift off, snooze, nap
He dozed off, his head went soft!"
Piękna altana
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Beautiful gazebo
A small outdoor structure, often found in gardens or parks. "We had a picnic in the gazebo." Synonyms: Pavilion, pergola, summerhouse
A torpedo zoomed through the water and hit a gazebo with gazelle and zebra inside
błyszcząca pięciocentówka
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shiny nickel
A metal element or a small U.S. coin worth five cents. "I need a nickel for the vending machine." Synonyms: Five-cent coin, metal, currency
I'll give you a nickel if you tickle my pickle
Gęste zarośla
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Dense thicket
A dense area of trees and bushes. "The deer hid in the thicket." Synonyms: Bush, undergrowth, brushwood, copse
I lost my ticket deep in the thicket!
Błotniste bagno
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Muddy bog
A wet, muddy area that can be hard to walk through. "The horse got stuck in the bog." Synonyms: Swamp, marsh, mire, fen
"A lost frog hopped through the bog!"
Rozległa wiedza
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Extensive knowledge
Something large, wide, or covering a lot. "The forest is extensive, stretching for miles." Synonyms: Vast, broad, comprehensive, widespread
His knowledge is so extensive, it makes exams less intensive!"
Wyszczerbione szkło
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Chipped glass
Something that has a small piece broken off. "The plate was chipped after falling on the floor." Synonyms: Cracked, damaged, broken, nicked
He tripped, the cup slipped, now it's chipped!"
biała brzoza
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White birch
A tree with white bark often found in forests. "The birch tree stood tall by the river." Synonyms: Tree, hardwood, timber
The bird found a perch on the birch!
porwać dziecko
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abduct a child
To take someone away by force. "The villain tried to abduct the hero, but failed." Synonyms: Kidnap, seize, snatch, capture
The aliens abducted Bob, but returned him after realizing he wouldn’t stop talking!
wymiotować na krawędzi
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retch on the edge
To gag or try to vomit, usually because of a bad smell or sickness. "The rotten food made him retch." Synonyms: Gag, heave, choke, dry heave
"He tried to stretch, but the smell made him retch!
Delikatne chmury
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Wispy clouds
Something thin, light, and delicate, like hair, smoke, or clouds. "The candle’s flame flickered in the wispy smoke." Synonyms: Thin, delicate, feathery, airy
The wizard’s wispy beard was so thin, the wind almost blew it away!
Zanikać w ciszy
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Trail off into silence
To slowly fade away in sound or intensity. "His sentence trailed off into a whisper." Synonyms: fade, diminish, weaken, quiet down
Imagine a long trail in the forest—at first clear, but then fading into nothing, just like a voice trailing off."
Pędzić w dół wzgórza
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Careen down the hill
To move fast and uncontrollably, often swerving. "The truck careened around the corner dangerously." Synonyms: swerve, lurch, veer, tilt
Careen sounds like 'car in'—imagine a car in a crazy spin, careening wildly down the street!"
Zanuć kołysankę
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Croon a lullaby
To sing or hum softly in a soothing way. "He crooned a love song by the fireplace." Synonyms: hum, warble, murmur, sing
Under the moon, she crooned a tune."
Szczebel drabiny
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Rung of a ladder
A step of a ladder or a level in a system. "He reached the highest rung of success." Synonyms: step, level, stage
Rung sounds like 'hung'—imagine someone hanging from the top rung of a ladder, afraid to climb down!"
Surowe odrzucenie
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Harsh rebuff
A blunt rejection or refusal. "His job application got a quick rebuff." Synonyms: rejection, refusal, snub
He called her bluff, but got a rebuff!"
Euforyczna radość
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Ecstatic joy
A feeling of extreme happiness or excitement. "He was ecstatic after winning the championship." Synonyms: overjoyed, thrilled, elated
Ecstatic sounds like 'electric static'—imagine someone so happy they spark with energy!"
Przejrzyj książkę
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Peruse a book
To read or examine something carefully. "He perused the contract before signing it." Synonyms: read, inspect, scrutinize
"Peruse sounds like 'puzzle news'—imagine reading a newspaper full of confusing riddles!"
Szorstka tkanina
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Coarse fabric
Something rough, rude, or unrefined. "The coarse sand felt rough under my feet." Synonyms: rough, crude, unpolished
Coarse sounds like 'horse'—imagine a horse with a really rough, sandpaper-like coat!"
Pomarszczony papier
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Crinkled paper
A small fold, wrinkle, or crunching sound. "His eyes crinkled when he smiled." Synonyms: wrinkle, crease, crumple
Crinkle sounds like 'wrinkle'—imagine a magical paper that crinkles every time you blink!"
Odruchowa uwaga
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Offhand remark
Saying or doing something without much thought. "She made an offhand comment and regretted it later." Synonyms: casual, unplanned, careless
He spoke offhand, without a plan!"
Emanować pewnością siebie
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Exude confidence
To release or show a strong feeling or quality. "The flowers exude a sweet fragrance." Synonyms: emit, radiate, ooze
The dude at the gym exudes confidence, flexing like he owns the place!
Łagodny smak
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Mellow flavor
Something smooth, soft, or relaxed, like a gentle taste, music, or mood. "His voice was deep and mellow, like warm honey."
After drinking a glass of mellow wine, even the grumpy cat fellow started purring!
Czysta euforia
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Pure exhilaration
A feeling of extreme excitement and joy. "Winning the race gave him a rush of exhilaration." Synonyms: Euphoria, thrill, excitement, joy, elation
In the midst of celebration, I felt pure exhilaration!
dać zgodę
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give consent
Agreeing to something or giving permission. "He needed his parents’ consent to go on the trip." Synonyms: Permission, approval, agreement, authorization
Without consent, there’s no event!
luźna lina
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slack rope
Something loose, slow, or lazy. "He gave a slack handshake, weak and lifeless." Synonyms: Loose, lazy, weak, careless
The pirate’s slack rope made him fall right into the shark-infested sea!
obijać się
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slack off
Obijaj się w pracy
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Slack off at work
To stop working hard and become lazy. Synonyms: Laze around, be idle, procrastinate, goof off
If you slack off, your boss will scoff!"
Każdy zakamarek
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Every nook and cranny
A small hidden space, like a crack or gap. Synonyms: Crevice, gap, nook, corner
The mouse hid in a cranny, safe from the hungry granny’s cat!
Wątpliwości moralne
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Moral qualms
A feeling of doubt, worry, or guilt about something. Synonyms: Doubt, misgiving, hesitation, unease
He tried to stay calm, but deep down felt a qualm!"
Uśpiony wulkan
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Dormant volcano
Something that is inactive for now but could become active later. Synonyms: Inactive, sleeping, latent, idle
The dormant dragon snored in its cave—better not wake it up!
plama tuszu
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ink blot
A stain, mark, or something that ruins perfection. Synonyms: Stain, smudge, blemish, tarnish
A single blood blot ruined the perfect spot!
Ustąpić pod presją
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Relent under pressure
To stop being strict or stubborn and become more lenient. Synonyms: yield, soften, give in
He relents like a tent in the wind!
Zatrzymane negocjacje
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Stalled negotiations
To stop moving or progressing, often unexpectedly. Synonyms: halted, delayed, stuck
stalled car'—imagine a car that suddenly stops in the middle of a highway, blocking everyone!"
Dławiący się silnik
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Sputtering engine
To make short, uneven bursts of sound, like a choking engine or someone struggling to speak. Synonyms: stammer, stutter, falter, splutter
sputter sounds like spitting butter'—imagine someone trying to speak while spitting melted butter all over!"
Brzęk naczyń
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Clatter of dishes
A loud, rattling noise, usually from metal or hard objects hitting each other. Synonyms: racket, clang, rattle, crash
Plates scatter with a loud clatter!"
Ponura pogoda
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Dreary weather
Something dull, gloomy, or depressing. Synonyms: dull, gloomy, bleak
Dreary sounds like ‘dry and eerie’—imagine a lifeless desert under a gloomy sky!"
Usiądź wygodnie na krześle
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Ensconce in a chair
To settle into a safe or comfortable place. Synonyms: nestle, conceal, tuck
"Ensconce sounds like ‘en-sponge’—imagine sinking into a giant, soft sponge chair, completely hidden!"

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