27, cz5

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story that is obviously not true or is exaggerated and absurd (informal)
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cock-and-bull story
niedorzeczna historia / stek bzdur
That sounds like a cock-and-bull story. He told me some cock-and-bull excuse.
a feeling of wonder and respect
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in awe of
podziw / zachwyt
I was in awe of her talent. The view filled us with awe.
competitions of speed OR groups of people
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to race (ścigać się)
wyścigi / rasy
He watches car races. People of all races live here.
small insects living in colonies
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ANTS
mrówki
Ants are everywhere. The picnic was ruined by ants.
to be very angry
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to fume
wściekać się
She was fuming with anger. He fumed about the delay.
a specialized position or role
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niche market / niche area
nisza
He found his niche in marketing. This is a niche market.
calm and peaceful
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SERENE
spokojny, pogodny
She looked calm and serene. The lake was serene at sunset.
to handle roughly or forcefully
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to manhandle
traktować brutalnie / szarpać
The police manhandled the suspect. Don’t manhandle the equipment.

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