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Sprytny biznesmen start learning		Shrewd businessman Able to make smart, practical decisions. Synonyms: clever, wise, astute, smart He looks crude but is shrewd.
Wymachuj bronią start learning		Brandish a weapon To wave something (often a weapon) in an aggressive or showy way. Synonyms: wave, flourish, swing, flash Brandish sounds like ‘brand + dish’ – imagine a chef angrily waving his branded frying pan like a sword!"
nieporadnie szukać kluczy start learning		Fumble with keys To do something clumsily, especially using your hands. Synonyms: stumble, grope, mishandle, flounder Fumble sounds like 'thumb + bumble' – imagine a bumblebee trying to unlock a door with his thumbs!"
Pełen kęs jedzenia start learning		A mouthful of food A big bite of food or a long, difficult thing to say. Synonyms: Bite, chunk, tongue-twister He took a mouthful, then tried a mouthful—of words!
Noś przepaskę biodrową start learning		Wear a loincloth A small piece of fabric worn around the hips to cover private parts, like ancient underwear. Synonyms: Breechcloth, undergarment, covering Imagine Tarzan swinging through the jungle, his loincloth flapping while moths chase him away!
Zmarszczyć brwi ze złością start learning		Scowl angrily A grumpy face you make when you’re mad or annoyed. Synonyms: Frown, grimace, glare Picture a cranky rooster scowling at you while growling in the morning!
Przesiąknięty nostalgią start learning		Redolent of nostalgia Something that smells strongly or reminds you of something from the past. Synonyms: Fragrant, reminiscent, evocative The hallway, redolent of pie, made Grandma’s memories come alive!"
Krwawić obficie start learning		Bleed profusely Doing something a lot, like too much or overflowing. Synonyms: Abundantly, excessively, copiously Profusely, not loosely
Kratka samochodowa start learning		Car grille A metal frame or screen, often used as a protective or decorative covering. Synonyms: Grid, screen, grate The car’s front grille had a stylish thrill—it gleamed with chill and mighty will!"
Notatka wewnętrzna start learning		Internal memo The boss wrote a memo, short and clean—‘Be on time, or face the fellow
Dochód ze sprzedaży start learning		Proceeds from sales The money made from an event, sale, or business activity. Synonyms: Earnings, revenue, profit, income The charity feeds on loving deeds, and all its help comes from kind proceeds!"
obrzeża miasta start learning		fringe of the city Something at the edge—like decorative threads or people and ideas outside the mainstream. Synonyms: Edge, border, periphery, outskirt, radical group today fringe is a cringe
Drewniany przejście start learning		Wooden stile A small set of steps or bars that helps people climb over a fence or wall, especially in the countryside. Synonyms: Step-over, footbridge, crossing He crossed the stile with a smile, walking the last peaceful mile."
Mówiła z pogardą o jego pomysłach start learning		She spoke with contempt about his ideas A strong feeling that something or someone is not worthy of respect. Synonyms: Disrespect, disdain, scorn, derision Picture a judge glaring with contempt at a lawyer who just tried to tempt the jury!
Próba generalna start learning		Dress rehearsal Practice done before a performance or event to prepare and make it go smoothly. Synonyms: Practice, run-through, preparation, trial re-hear-to-sell
Nie przestawaj iść phrasal verb. start learning		Keep on going To continue doing something without stopping, especially when it’s hard. Synonyms: Continue, persist, carry on, stick with Keep on the track, don’t look back, even if your feet go crack!"
Samochód przejechał zabawkę start learning		The car ran over the toy To hit something with a vehicle or quickly review something. Synonyms: Hit, review, go over
wydostać się z sieci start learning		extricate from the web To free someone or something from a difficult or trapped situation. Synonyms: Free, release, disentangle, rescue
Czuję się zdezorientowany start learning		Feel flummoxed To confuse or puzzle someone completely. Synonyms: Baffle, confuse, bewilder, stump "He stared at the paradox, totally flummoxed, like a fox lost inside a box!"
Wędkowanie w celu zwrócenia uwagi start learning		Angling for attention Trying to catch fish with a rod, or trying to get something cleverly or indirectly. Synonyms: Fishing, scheming, maneuvering, plotting Imagine someone in a suit, fishing in an office aquarium, whispering: “I'm angling for a promotion...
Wybuch przemocy start learning		Outbreak of violence A sudden start of something bad, like disease or violence. Synonyms: Eruption, flare-up, surge A sudden outbreak, like a fierce earthquake."
Niezręcznie się uśmiechać start learning		Simper awkwardly To smile in a silly, fake, or shy way. Synonyms: Smirk, grin, beam awkwardly Picture someone trying to flirt, but instead of a smile, they simper like a malfunctioning robot: twitchy eyes, frozen grin, and a spark coming from their ear.
kadzidło z wściekłością start learning		incense with rage To make someone extremely angry. Synonyms: Enrage, infuriate, madden, provoke She lit the incense to calm down... but the smell was so strong it incensed her cat, who went wild and knocked everything over
pocieszenie, pocieszenie start learning		solace, consolation
Pogoda była tak ponura, beznadziejna i przytłaczająca, że nawet zazwyczaj radosne dzieci zostały w domu, wpatrując się w przygnębiające szare niebo. start learning		The weather was so dismal, bleak, and dreary that even the usually cheerful kids stayed inside, staring at the depressing grey sky.
Sztywne zasady start learning		Rigid rules Not flexible or willing to change. Synonyms: Stiff, unbending, strict, inflexible Frigid and rigid, like ice that won’t budge
Wytwór wyobraźni start learning		Figment of imagination Something imagined, not real. Synonyms: Illusion, invention, hallucination, fantasy That pigment monster you see? Just a figment, not reality!"
Nałożony obraz start learning		Superimposed image Something placed or layered over something else. Synonyms: Overlaid, layered, stacked, combined Picture a cat photo superimposed on a serious passport picture. The result? A majestic feline diplomat no one takes seriously.
Bluzgać jadem start learning		Spew venom To forcefully eject something (like liquid or words). Synonyms: Vomit, gush, spout, pour, erupt He spewed his rage like lava in view!"
zwierzyła się swojej najlepszej przyjaciółce start learning		confided in her best friend To tell someone a secret because you trust them. Synonyms: Reveal, disclose, open up, trust Picture someone whispering to their diary, “You're the only one I can confide in... besides my cat.”
Proszę schować bagaże pod siedzeniem. start learning		Please stow your bags under the seat To pack or hide something carefully. Synonyms: Pack, tuck, store, stash A pirate yells, “Stow the treasure below before it starts to snow!”
Stado delfinów start learning		Pod of dolphins A small group, a capsule, or a shell holding things inside. Synonyms: Capsule, cluster, group, shell Imagine a pod of peas escaping their shell in tiny space pods yelling, “Freedom!”
Jechała z czarownicą, uczepiona do miotły start learning		She rode with a witch, hitched to a broom A small problem or interruption; or to attach something. Synonyms: Snag, glitch, setback, attach
Przepychać się o pozycję start learning		Jostle for position To push or bump against someone in a crowd, usually to get ahead. Synonyms: Shove, bump, push, scramble In the bustle of the hostel, tourists jostle!"
Ona poparzyła sobie rękę wrzątkiem. start learning		She scalded her hand with boiling water. To burn with hot liquid or steam. Synonyms: Burn, blister, sear He stalled and bawled when the kettle scald!"
Lakierować drewno start learning		Varnish wood A shiny liquid coating used to protect or improve the appearance of surfaces. Synonyms: Gloss, polish, finish, coat To make it shine and banish the dull—just add varnish!"
Dzień pełen wrażeń start learning		Eventful day Full of interesting, important, or surprising things happening. Synonyms: Busy, action-packed, dramatic, memorable The stressful, yet eventful, Monday felt never-ending and dreadful!"
Planował spisek, ale prawda wyszła na jaw! start learning		He planned to conspire, but truth did transpire!" To happen or become known over time. Synonyms: Occur, emerge, happen, surface
Co jakiś czas ona odwiedza babcię na wsi. start learning		Every so often, she visits her grandmother in the countryside. Something that happens from time to time, but not regularly. Synonyms: Occasionally, now and then, from time to time a lazy cat that every so often jumps up, knocks something over, and stares like nothing happened—chaos at random intervals!
Rozczochrane włosy start learning		Straggly hair Something that looks messy, thin, uneven, or scattered. Synonyms: Untidy, scraggly, disheveled, messy Her straggly hair flew madly in the wind!"
Upaść na tyłek start learning		Fall on your backside The rear part of the body (buttocks) or the back of something. Synonyms: Butt, rear, behind, bottom He tried to slide, but hit his backside on the ride!"
Niezadowolony pracownik start learning		Disgruntled employee Feeling annoyed, dissatisfied, or resentful. Synonyms: Unhappy, irritated, resentful, annoyed He mumbled and grumbled, clearly disgruntled!"
skarbnica skarbów start learning		treasure trove A collection of valuable or interesting things. Synonyms: treasure, collection, stash, cache A troll found a trove behind the stove!"
ujawniać informacje start learning		disclose information To reveal something that was secret or hidden. Synonyms: reveal, unveil, expose, divulge This close to the truth, he had to disclose it!"
przycinanie gałęzi start learning		pruning branches Cutting off unnecessary parts to help growth or improve form. Synonyms: trimming, cutting, reducing, snipping The prune’s job is pruning!"
stanowić ławę przysięgłych start learning		constitute a jury To make up or form something as a whole. Synonyms: form, compose, make up, establish "The constitution constitutes the rules."
karafka piwa start learning		flagon of beer A large container used to hold and serve alcohol. Synonyms: jug, pitcher, decanter, vessel A dragon drinks from a flagon.
Pociąg został przestawiony start learning		The train was shunted To move or push something to a different position or direction, often to the side. Synonyms: Divert, push, shift, reposition "With a grunt, he gave the cart a shunt!"
Rozwiń flagę start learning		Unfurl a flag To open or spread something out that was folded or rolled up. Synonyms: Unroll, open, spread, extend "With a twirl and a swirl, the banner began to unfurl!"
Ostra riposta start learning		Sharp retort A quick, often witty or angry, reply to a comment or criticism. Synonyms: Reply, comeback, rebuttal, response he got a retort
pochłonięty książką start learning		engrossed in the book To take up all of someone’s attention or interest. Synonyms: Absorb, captivate, fascinate, preoccupy Picture a giant octopus wrapping its tentacles around your brain while you read an exciting book—it’s so engrossed, it won’t let go!
Próg rentowności start learning		Breakeven point The point where income equals costs—no profit, no loss. Synonyms: Balance point, zero-profit point Selling just enough, not odd or even—just hit breakeven!"
Kwiaty zwiędły start learning		The flowers shriveled To dry out, shrink, or become wrinkled, usually from heat or age. Synonyms: Wither, wilt, wrinkle, shrink Picture a proud balloon slowly losing air with a sad squeal—shrivel is the sound it makes as it wrinkles into a sad little raisin.
Niezgoda społeczna start learning		Social discord Lack of agreement or harmony between people or things. Synonyms: Conflict, tension, disunity, strife fight on the discord
udobruchana jego przeprosinami start learning		mollified by his apology To calm someone down or make them less angry. Synonyms: Soothe, appease, pacify, placate The baby cried and was mollified by parrot Molly
Zniszczony budynek start learning		Dilapidated building Old and falling apart, usually describing buildings or things. Synonyms: Run-down, decrepit, ruined, shabby Imagine a house that partied too hard for 100 years straight—cracks, creaks, and chunks falling off—now it's totally dilapidated and hungover from time.
Całkowity wariat start learning		Total nutcase A crazy or very strange person (slang). Synonyms: Lunatic, weirdo, crackpot, maniac He ran the race with underpants on his face—what a nutcase!"
Naprawić błąd start learning		Rectify a mistake To fix or correct something, especially an error or bad situation. Synonyms: Correct, fix, amend, repair He wrecked a pie, then quickly baked a new one to rectify the disaster before the guests arrived
Złowrogie/lubieżne spojrzenie start learning		Creepy leer To look at someone with an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive expression. Synonyms: Ogle, smirk, gawk, stare suggestively In the haunted mirror, a shadow would always leer, grinning as if it knew your darkest fear.
Otępienie starcze start learning		Senile dementia Losing mental abilities like memory or reasoning because of old age. Synonyms: Decrepit, forgetful, mentally frail, confused The senile cat forgot where the litter box was and took a nap in the fridge instead. Synonyms: Decrepit, forgetful, mentally frail, confused
na domiar wszystkiego/ wisienka na torcie start learning		to cap it all off/ the cherry on top
Rasistowskie obelgi start learning		Racial slur An insult or unclear speech. Synonyms: insult, smear, mumble, defame Imagine someone trying to say “slur” while drunk, mumbling “shhhhlurrr...” just after hurling an insult!
Drwiący ton start learning		Derisive tone Imagine a rude prince yelling "De-rise, peasants!"
Nie mogłem odczytać jej bazgrołów. start learning		I couldn’t read her scrawl. To write something quickly and messily. Synonyms: scribble, doodle, scratch out scrawl on the wall with a maul
Chrupiąca rzodkiewka start learning		Crunchy radish A small, spicy root vegetable, usually red and white, eaten raw in salads. He turned a bit reddish, chewing a spicy radish.
oślepiło jego oczy start learning		dazzled his eyes To be so affected by something bright, impressive, or beautiful that you feel stunned or amazed. Synonyms: amazed, stunned, mesmerized, bedazzled, overwhelmed dazz like taz
Głęboka rana start learning		Deep gash A deep and long cut in the skin or surface. Synonyms: cut, wound, slash, laceration A clash, a smash – and now a gash!
Jego zwolnienie było szokiem start learning		His dismissal shocked When someone is removed from their job or an idea is rejected. Synonyms: firing, sacking, rejection, discharge, termination The boss hissed, “You’ve missed all your goals – this calls for dismissal!”
paczka ziemi start learning		Parcel of land A wrapped item for delivery, or a piece of land. Synonyms: package, bundle, packet, plot (of land)
Zbiegać się w punkcie start learning		Converge on a point To come together from different directions and meet at a single point. Synonyms: meet, unite, merge, come together Ideas surge and merge, they finally converge
Poddać się presji start learning		Give in to pressure To stop resisting; to surrender or yield to something. Synonyms: surrender, yield, capitulate, cave in He tried to win, but had to give in.
Wybierz najlepsze start learning		Pick out the best To choose or identify something or someone from a group. Synonyms: choose, select, identify, spot The girl gave a shout as she picked out the treat she dreamed about!
Ochroniarz usunął pijanego mężczyznę z pożaru. start learning		The security guard put out the drunk man from the fire.
donieść na niego swoim rodzicom start learning		tell on him to their parents To report someone’s bad behavior, usually to a person in authority. Synonyms: snitch, report, inform, squeal

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