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My office is only a stone's throw from where I live, so I walk to work. start learning
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rzut kamieniem
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A number of serious accusations have been made against her. start learning
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a statement saying that someone is guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong oskarżenie, na a
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Stop acting out your frustrations from your childhood and just behave like an adult! start learning
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to express your feelings about something through your behaviour or actions, especially when you have been feeling angry or nervous
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As soon as they found out I was a doctor, their whole attitude changed. start learning
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the opinions and feelings that you usually have about something, especially when this is shown in your behaviour podejście, nie: approach, outlook, mindset
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Learning English has had a backwash effect on my life -- it has helped me in my career, and I even met my wife at English classes. start learning
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an influence on other areas of your life
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I was blown away by my parents' gift of a second-hand car for my 18th birthday. start learning
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to make someone feel very surprised, especially about something they like or admire z phrasalem, nie z take
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be marooned in the middle of nowhere The car broke down and I had no mobile reception -- I was marooned in the middle of nowhere. start learning
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to be left in a place where there are no other people and where you cannot escape
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Emma was somewhat taken aback by his directness. start learning
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to be very surprised about something z take, nie z suprise
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It’s important to have a sense of belonging. start learning
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if something (...) somewhere, that is the right place or situation for it rzeczownik
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Scientists have made a major breakthrough in the treatment of cancer. start learning
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an important new discovery in something you are studying, especially one made after trying for a long time
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I think a new colour on the walls will really brighten up this room. start learning
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to make something lighter or brighter
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connected or related in a reasonable way to form a whole przymiotnik
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As Annabel got onto the train, it came home to me that I might never see her again. start learning
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to realise, in a deep or sudden way zwrot z domem
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the concept of total patient care start learning
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an idea of how something is, or how something should be done na c
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the causal connection between smoking and cancer start learning
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the way in which two facts, ideas, events etc are related to each other, and one is affected or caused by the other
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The staff are always courteous and helpful. start learning
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polite and showing respect for other people na c
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The kitchen was small and cramped. start learning
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a (...) room, building etc does not have enough space for the people in it nie: cluttered
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There's no need to get so defensive, I was only making a suggestion. start learning
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behaving in a way that shows you think someone is criticizing you even if they are not
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Mark smashed a fist on the desk in a defiant gesture. start learning
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clearly refusing to do what someone tells you to do przymiotnik na d
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I depended on my mum and dad financially until I was 22. start learning
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to need the support, help, or existence of someone or something in order to exist, be healthy, be successful etc nie od rely
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It’s important to differentiate between fact and opinion. start learning
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to recognize or express the difference between things or people nie: distinguish
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two entirely distinct languages start learning
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clearly different or belonging to a different type
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I like living on my own because I can do my own thing and don't have to worry about upsetting anyone. start learning
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Digital mobile phones offer more security, but the downside is that they have less power. start learning
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the negative part or disadvantage of something nie: drawback
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Liam drifted in at 2a.m., not even aware of how late it was. start learning
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to move, change, or do something without any plan or purpose
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eat out of house and home I have three teenage boys and I have to go shopping four times a week -- they eat me out of house and home. start learning
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to eat a lot of someone's supply of food, so that they have to buy more - used humorously
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You should be able to evaluate your own work. start learning
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to judge how good, useful, or successful something is
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The contrast could not have been made more explicit. start learning
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expressed in a way that is very clear and direct przeciwieństwo implicit
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Now I'm 28, I have to face up to the fact that I will never be a professional footballer. start learning
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to accept and deal with a difficult fact or problem
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I think we should split the bill.’ ‘Fair enough.’ start learning
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used to say that you agree with someone’s suggestion or that something seems reasonable
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The exhibition features paintings by Picasso. start learning
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to include or show something as a special or important part of something, or to be included as an important part na f
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I feel really at home at my best friend's house; I am always welcome there. start learning
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to feel comfortable in a place or with a person
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As soon as I left home, I had to learn to fend for myself. start learning
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to look after yourself without needing help from other people nie z feet
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the dangers of fragmenting the Health Service start learning
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to break something, or be broken into a lot of small separate parts – used to show disapproval jedno słowo na f
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Travel in the country is fraught with danger, including robbery, road accidents and illness. start learning
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I don't know a lot about green issues like climate change and recycling. start learning
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problems related to the environment nie od environment
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I've grown apart from my brother -- we rarely see or speak to each other. start learning
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if people drift or (...), their relationship slowly becomes less close
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A prison term of 10 years for stealing some eggs seems a bit harsh. start learning
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I don’t feel like cooking tonight, it’s too much hassle. start learning
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something that is annoying, because it causes problems or is difficult to do na h
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When I have time to myself, I have a long hot bath. start learning
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have time when you don't have to do anything or be anywhere
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That dog has a really annoying high- pitched bark. start learning
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a (...) voice or sound is very high
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Graham didn’t reply, but she could see her words had hit home. start learning
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if a remark, criticism etc about you (...), you realize that it is true
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The car behind was hooting at me. start learning
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if a vehicle or ship (...), it makes a loud clear noise as a warning
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the prisoners’ humdrum routine start learning
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boring and ordinary, and having no variety or interest na h
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I'm so different from my parents, I've never really identified with them. start learning
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to feel sympathy with someone or be able to share their feelings identyfikować się z
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The identity of the killer is still unknown. start learning
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someone’s (...) is their name or who they are
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We need to assess the impact on climate change. start learning
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the effect or influence that an event, situation etc has on someone or something
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Her words contained an implicit threat. start learning
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suggested or understood without being stated directly przeciwieństwo explicit
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I was in such a rush this morning that I put on one brown shoe and one black shoe. start learning
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a situation in which you need to hurry
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My husband and I have nothing in common, but somehow our relationship works. start learning
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to have the same interests, attitudes etc as someone else
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Our signatures were witnessed in the presence of a lawyer. start learning
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with someone or in the same place as you w obecności
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Young people today are under intense pressure to succeed. start learning
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having a very strong effect or felt very strongly na i
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I work from home and miss interaction with other people. start learning
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the activity of talking to other people, working together with them etc interakcja
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I don't like talking about emotions -- I tend to internalise them instead. start learning
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if you (...) a particular belief, attitude, behaviour etc, it becomes part of your character
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The state police are investigating the incident. start learning
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to try to find out the truth about something such as a crime, accident, or scientific problem
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We’re focussing too much on irrelevant details. start learning
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not useful or not relating to a particular situation, and therefore not important zaprzeczenie od relevant
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This is the itinerary for the trip -- it contains all the times and places we will visit. start learning
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a plan or list of the places you will visit on a journey
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I kicked myself when I realised I could have bought the jeans cheaper online. start learning
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used to say that you are annoyed with yourself because you have done something silly, made a mistake etc
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I don’t know how you can be so laid-back about your exams. start learning
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relaxed and seeming not to be worried about anything
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Despite the occasional lapse, this was a fine performance by the young saxophonist. start learning
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a short period of time during which you fail to do something well or properly, often caused by not being careful
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The reforms will bring lasting benefits. start learning
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strong enough, well enough planned etc to continue for a very long time na l
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Any limitation to the king’s power could be permanent. start learning
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the act or process of controlling or reducing something rzeczownik na l
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produced in large numbers using machinery, so that each object is the same and can be sold cheaply produkowany masowo
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Laughter was a rare occurrence in his classroom. start learning
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on the spur of the moment We would often decide what to play on the spur of the moment. start learning
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suddenly, without any previous planning or thought pod wpływem chwili
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There are a number of options available. start learning
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a choice you can make in a particular situation
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There was an outburst of cheering when the band came onto the stage. start learning
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a sudden short increase in an activity
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He struggled to overcome his shyness. start learning
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to successfully control a feeling or problem that prevents you from achieving something
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I was so overwhelmed with all my homework, I was sure I wouldn't be able to cope. start learning
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if work or a problem (...) someone, it is too much or too difficult to deal with przymiotnik
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Did you hear that sound outside? I think it was an owl. start learning
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a bird with large eyes that hunts at night
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We packed a lot of sightseeing into two weeks. start learning
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to do a lot in a limited period of time, or fit a lot of information, ideas etc into a limited space
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Even as a young woman she had been perceived as a future chief executive. start learning
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to understand or think of something or someone in a particular way postrzegać
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It was the first time we had ever pitched a tent and it took us four hours. start learning
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np. namiot
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Life just seemed pointless to me. start learning
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worthless or not likely to have any useful result
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Each month I put something aside so I can have a holiday at the end of the year. start learning
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phrasal
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People sometimes experience regression when they are hypnotised. start learning
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the act of returning to an earlier condition that is worse or less developed
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That story is related to something I heard on the radio yesterday. start learning
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if two things (...), they are connected in some way
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Vicky is known for her reserve, so don't expect her to say very much. start learning
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a quality in someone's character that makes them not like expressing their emotions or talking about their problems na r
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If you drink the local tap water, you run the risk of getting ill. start learning
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to be in a situation where there is a possibility that something bad could happen to you
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When I came first in the cycling race, I really savoured my victory. start learning
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to fully enjoy a time or experience jedno słowo na s, nie: soak
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Imagine a scenario where only 20% of people have a job. start learning
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a situation that could possibly happen
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The party was small and select. start learning
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a (...) group of people or things is a small special group that has been chosen carefully
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Although she's only 16, Ellen is very self- reliant. start learning
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able to do or decide things by yourself, without depending on the help or advice of other people przymiotnik
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a sensitive and intelligent young man start learning
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able to understand other people’s feelings and problems
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My grandma gave me this toy plane. It's not worth anything, but it has lots of sentimental value. start learning
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valuable based on or relating to your feelings rather than on practical reasons wartość sentymentalna
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Kate set out for the house on the other side of the bay. start learning
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to start a journey, especially a long journey
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On my first day at work, everything was set up for me at my desk -- computer, chair, phone, everything. start learning
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to prepare the equipment that will be needed for an activity so that it is ready to be used
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His injuries were quite severe. start learning
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(...) problems, injuries, illnesses etc are very bad or very serious
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I had to shell out a lot to buy my first flat. start learning
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to pay a lot of money for something, especially unwillingly
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I had no money for a hotel so I had to sleep rough. start learning
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to sleep outside with nothing to protect you from the weather, especially because you have no home to live in
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Stewart has slotted in well. start learning
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to fit something or someone into a plan, organization etc, or to fit in
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I snapped a photo of my favourite actor when I was in Hollywood. start learning
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It was wonderful to soak up the atmosphere as the sun began to set. start learning
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to enjoy a place by watching it or becoming involved in it
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I bought a model of the Eiffel Tower as a souvenir of Paris. start learning
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an object that you buy or keep to remind yourself of a special occasion or a place you have visited
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One small comment sparked off a huge row between them. start learning
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to be the cause of something, especially trouble or violence
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Have you been sticking to your diet? start learning
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to do or keep doing what you said you would do or what you believe in, even when it is difficult z dietą np.
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That photo stirred up memories of a holiday I took with my parents. start learning
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to make someone have a strong feeling or a reaction
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Air travellers were left stranded because of icy conditions. start learning
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a person or vehicle that is (...) is unable to move from the place where they are
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I enjoy skiing and cycling, stuff like that. start learning
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used when talking about different activities, subjects, or ideas, when you do not say exactly what these are
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Because I got lost when I was very young, I now have a subconscious fear of being left alone. start learning
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(...) feelings, desires etc are hidden in your mind and affect your behaviour, but you do not know that you have them
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You can use margarine as a substitute for butter. start learning
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a person or thing that you use instead of the one that you usually have, because the usual one is not available
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The government should do more to promote sustainable agriculture. start learning
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able to continue without causing damage to the environment
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Kate tagged along with mum and Vicky. start learning
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to go somewhere with someone, especially when they have not asked you to go with them
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It wasn't until I left home that I realised how much I took my family for granted. start learning
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to expect that someone or something will always be there when you need them and never think how important or useful they are
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When I talked to the actor, I took on the characteristics of a love-sick teenager. start learning
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to begin to have a particular quality or appearance nie z come, phrasal
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I'm taking part in a fun run next weekend. start learning
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to be involved in an activity, sport, event etc with other people brać udział w
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I can take some time off next month if you want to go on holiday. start learning
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take a holiday from a job or studies
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There are still lots of places to tick off my dream holiday list. start learning
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to mark the things on a list with a tick to show that they have been dealt with, chosen etc
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I can get you tickets for the show but it’ll be tricky. start learning
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something that is difficult to deal with or do because it is complicated and full of problems
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The assassination triggered off a wave of rioting. start learning
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to make something happen very quickly, especially a series of events
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He was uncharacteristically quiet. start learning
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not typical of someone or something and therefore surprising
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The experiment produced some unexpected results. start learning
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used to describe something that is surprising because you were not expecting it dosłownie niespodziewany
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He rejected the idea of uprooting himself and moving to America. start learning
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to pull a plant and its roots out of the ground
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He rejected the idea of uprooting himself and moving to America. start learning
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to pull a plant and its roots out of the ground
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I don't believe the friendships you have in the virtual world are as strong as the friendships you have in the real world. start learning
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the world made, done, seen etc on the Internet or on a computer, rather than in the real world
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Women now represent almost 50% of the workforce. start learning
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all the people who work in a particular industry or company, or are available to work in a particular country or area
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go through a bad/difficult/rough/sticky patch start learning
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to experience a lot of problems in a period of your life
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