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to leave someone by walking away from them, especially in a rude or angry way He walked off without an explanation. start learning
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to make someone or something fall to the ground by pushing them to make someone or something fall to the ground by pushing them start learning
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To assist someone in rising or standing up from something, such as a chair. "Help me up," said grandpa to his grandson. start learning
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to drag or haul someone or something upward or to an upright position. Jane had slipped down into the creek, so I reached down and pulled her up. start learning
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podciągnąć (kogoś) w górę, żeby wstał
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przytrzymać kogoś na ziemi
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To retreat or move backward physically, often to avoid something or someone She backed away from the aggressive dog start learning
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To collide with someone while walking, often accidentally I walked into an old friend at the café yesterday. start learning
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spotkać kogoś przypadkiem, napatoczyć się
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To give or surrender something to someone, often reluctantly or under demand. The thief was forced to hand over the stolen wallet to the police start learning
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podawać, oddawać (np. słuchawkę telefonu)
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John had to catch up with his classmates after an illness. start learning
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dogonić kogoś, osiągnąć czyjś poziom
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to force someone or something to leave or stop doing something When he entered the house, his disciples asked him in private, “Why could we not drive the spirit out?” start learning
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wypędzać kogoś, wypierać kogoś (np. lokalny biznes)
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an amount of money that you win or receive from someone unexpectedly How should workers use such time windfalls? start learning
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gratka, uśmiech szczęścia
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free someone/something up to make someone or something available to be used for something or to do something: I hope my favourite writer will free his new book soon. She said she would free her new album up. start learning
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to officially record something: You should log everything he says. Her phone calls were logged. start learning
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a photographic copy of an early plan for a building or machine Their blueprint for economic reform was published yesterday. start learning
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To perform or repeat a process, often with the aim of refining or improving something The team iterated on the design to fix the flaws start learning
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To create obstacles or difficulties that delay, prevent, or impede progress or action. Heavy rain hindered the construction work. start learning
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the process of evaluating risks before entering a business transaction, e.g. before acquiring a company The investigation was carried out with due diligence start learning
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1. The act of directing someone to another person, place, or organization for assistance, information, or services The doctor gave her a referral to a specialist. I was offered a bonus for an employee referral. start learning
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1. skierowanie 2. polecenie (pracownika)
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having good moral qualities and behaviour: He described them as virtuous and hard-working people. start learning
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Difficult to handle or manage due to size, weight, or complexity. The cumbersome package was hard to carry up the stairs. start learning
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equality, especially of pay or position: disparity - nierówność Firefighters are demanding pay parity with police. start learning
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równość (np. pod względem płac czy stanowisk w pracy)
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Referring to activities, services, or resources conducted or provided within an organization or company, rather than outsourced. The company relies on its in-house team for software development. start learning
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w biurze, w firmie (na miejscu, np. praca)
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Attracting attention with bold, showy, or extravagant display The brand launched a splashy advertising campaign to grab headlines start learning
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Something made, done, or happening only once, not as part of a regular series The concert was a one-off event, not part of a tour start learning
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an act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact. Edie came to a disturbing realization. start learning
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uświadomienie (sobie czegoś), zdanie sobie sprawy (z czegoś
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dismiss (an idea or suggestion) as being foolish or impractical. Some seemingly reasonable people go on holiday and pooh-pooh the idea of wearing sunblock. start learning
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naśmiewać się, wyśmiewać, odrzucać z pogardą
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a detail or small difference that is only obvious after careful thought: They spent a lot of time arguing about legal niceties. start learning
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Shock and awe (technically known as rapid dominance) is a military strategy based on the use of overwhelming power and spectacular displays of force to paralyze the enemy's perception of the battlefield and destroy their will to fight start learning
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If the police impound something that belongs to you, they take it away because you have broken the law: The vehicle was impounded by customs. start learning
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to become dry, smaller, and covered with lines as if by crushing or folding, or to make something do this The lack of rain has shrivelled the crops. start learning
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(Figurative) Financial resources or funds/ (Sports) A sum of money offered as a prize in a competition, especially in boxing or racing. The city’s purse was strained by the cost of the new project... The winner took home a purse of $50,000. start learning
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fundusze, zasoby finansowe (oficjalnie),
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involving a lot of excited movement or activity: After weeks of frenetic activity, the job was finally finished. start learning
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to move something, especially a liquid, with great force: The sea was churned up by heavy winds. start learning
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wzburzyć, zryć (np. wodę, powietrze, ziemię)
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a record or count of a number of things: According to our tally, we spent less money than last month. start learning
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Characterized by loud, aggressive, or boastful talk, often to intimidate or impress His blustering speech failed to convince the calm audience start learning
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Freedom or scope to act, choose, or make decisions The manager gave the team latitude to design the project as they saw fit. start learning
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1. swoboda, tolerancja 2. szerokość geograficzna
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To cancel, revoke, or repeal something officially, such as a law, contract, or decision. The company rescinded its offer after discovering the candidate’s misrepresentation start learning
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Causing worry, anxiety, or concern; troubling or disturbing. The worrisome rise in costs prompted an urgent meeting start learning
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A natural consequence or result that follows from something else Increased sales were a corollary of the new marketing strategy start learning
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(Law) A court order requiring a person or entity to do or refrain from doing a specific act. / An authoritative command or warning. The judge issued an injunction to stop the company from dumping waste. His injunction to remain silent was ignored by the crowd start learning
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nakaz lub postanowienie sądu
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A temporary delay or cancellation of a punishment, especially a death sentence The prisoner received multiple reprieves before the final decision start learning
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ułaskawienie, zawieszenie (wyroku)
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in a way that is wilful (= intentional, or determined to do as you want): ARE YOU WILFULLY BLIND TO YOUR OWN LIFE? Some basic safety rules were wilfully ignored. start learning
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an increase in power or importance: He gives a lot of money to charity, but personal aggrandizement is his motive. start learning
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ekspansja, zwiększanie wpływów i bogactwa
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experiencing or doing something that is difficult, unpleasant, or painful: Country is presently in the throes of the worst recession since the Second World War. start learning
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stan gwałtownych wyrzutów, bólu lub drgawek
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to have difficult disagreements or strong arguments: The residents are still tussling over the ever-scarcer street parking. start learning
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to stop something bad from happening, or to keep an unwanted situation or person away, usually temporarily: We were hoping to stave off these difficult decisions until September. start learning
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oddalać, chwilowo powstrzymywać (np. groźbę niebezpieczeństwa)
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To turn something upside down or on its end, often causing disruption or change She was upending the box to empty its contents start learning
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przewracanie do góry nogami
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To receive little attention, consideration, or sympathy; to be dismissed or dealt with quickly and curtly. His complaints about the new policy got short shrift from the manager start learning
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Cheerful readiness or eagerness to act or respond She accepted the invitation with alacrity, excited for the opportunity start learning
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żwawość, skwapliwość, ochoczość
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An overwhelming amount of questions, criticisms, or actions directed at someone or something. She faced a barrage of complaints after the product launch start learning
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1. krzyżowy ogień pytań, lawina (np. krytyki, pytań) 2. zapora
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Ready to accept, comply, or agree to something without resistance or protest, often passively. She was acquiescent to the new rules, though she didn’t fully support them start learning
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Strong criticism or opposition, often intense or widespread He got flak from his family start learning
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ogień krytyki, ostra krytyka
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The act or process of cleansing, removing, or eliminating something unwanted The purging of outdated files streamlined the database start learning
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oczyszczanie, przeprowadzanie czystki (np. w partii), czyszczenie, oczyszczanie (np. język)
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To serve as an initial gesture, proposal, or action intended to open the way for further discussion, negotiation, or relationship-building Her friendly email was an overture to mend their strained friendship start learning
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być przygrywką (większego i ważniejszego wydarzenia)
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A task, request, or goal that is very difficult or challenging to achieve. Finishing the project by tomorrow is a tall order, but we’ll try our best start learning
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(Figurative) In a state of disorder, disarray, or unease; not functioning properly or harmoniously. The team’s poor communication left the project out of joint start learning
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area on the street where a busker play music He has a small pitch on the Green Street start learning
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stoisko handlującego na ulicy / smoła
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force sb to obey the law The government has promised to crack down on illegal immigration. start learning
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ograniczać, hamować, powstrzymywać
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A change in the form of a word, typically its ending, to express grammatical features like tense, number, or case The inflection of “run” to “ran” indicates past tense start learning
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repose (formal or literary term) A state of rest, tranquility, or peace; the act of resting or being at ease. rest," "relax," or "peace Prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis start learning
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odpoczynek, wytchnienie, spoczynek (oficjalnie)
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to be very noticeable, usually in a negative way, because someone or something is out of place you stick out like a sore thumb in that dark suit start learning
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pasować jak wół do karety
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a strong, regular beat: How to Relieve Throbbing Tooth Pain? start learning
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a light that glimmers weakly There was a glimmer of hope in her eyes. start learning
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błysk - iskierka nadziei, promyk nadziei W jej oczach była iskra nadziei
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to shine with a weak light or a light that is not continuous The stars glimmered in the sky start learning
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Gwiazdy migotały na niebie
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Having significant, often negative or decisive, consequences; determining an important outcome. That fateful decision to ignore the warning changed their lives forever start learning
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środek masowego przekazu (np. telewizja)
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The state of being excessively obedient, submissive, or servile, often to the point of lacking independence or self-respect. His subservience to the boss, always agreeing without question, frustrated his colleagues start learning
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To become or cause something to become unpleasant, bitter, or spoiled Young Men Are Already Souring on Trump start learning
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popsuć, pogarszać np relacje
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run something by somebody to share information with sb, typically to get their opinion, approval, or understanding. Before implementing the idea, I believe we should run it by the boss. start learning
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opisywać coś komuś (np. pomysł, aby poznać opinię drugiej osoby), dać komuś zerknąć na coś, poprosić kogoś o zerknięcie na coś, skonsultować coś z kimś Opisz ten pomysł swojemu szefowi
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The ability to find quick, clever, or creative ways to solve problems or overcome challenges, often using available resources effectively MacGyver’s resourcefulness was legendary, as he once escaped a locked room using only a paperclip and a piece of gum start learning
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przedsiębiorczość / zaradność
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expect, need, or have the right to have something: I'm due for a promotion soon. start learning
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szykować się na coś, szykować do czegoś (co jest oczekiwane lub zaplanowane)
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means to behave towards them as if you are superior, often in a patronizing or arrogant way. One of the reasons she's such a great teacher is that she never condescends to her pupils. start learning
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The inspector had a hunch that the murderer is in the room. start learning
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Inspektor miał przeczucie, że morderca jest w pokoju.
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Distinguished, prominent, or outstanding in a particular field or area. Karol Wojtyla was eminent theologist that was invited to speak at the conference on cirsis in chruch start learning
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wybitny, będący znakomitością (np. dziedzinie nauki)
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Excessively lenient, permissive, or generous, often to a fault The indulgent parent let the kids eat candy for dinner despite their protests. start learning
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Pobłażliwy rodzic pozwala dzieciom jeść słodycze na kolację pomimo ich protestów.
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To undo, untangle or to fall apart, disintegrate This kid was supposed to have it all bzut his perfect life began to unravel & ONE choice broke everything... His composure unraveled under the pressure of the interrogation start learning
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rozplątać /rozpaść się, zakończyć się (np. o systemie, układzie)
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He pulled out without a turn signal. start learning
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wyjeżdżać (z miejsca postoju), wjeżdżać na drogę, włączać się do ruchu On wjechał na drogę bez kierunkowskazu.
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I was going to run in the marathon but I've had to pull out because of my injured foot. start learning
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Zamierzałam pobiec w maratonie, ale musiałam wycofać się z powodu kontuzji stopy.
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cautionary tale is a story designed to warn someone of a potential danger or to teach a moral lesson start learning
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I always watch TV in the evenings in order to unwind after a long day at work. start learning
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Wieczorami zawsze oglądam telewizję, żeby zrelaksować się po długim dniu w pracy.
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wyznaczanie granic, ustalanie granic (np. obszaru)
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dishonest talk or behaviour, especially by saying different things to two people They were accused of duplicity in their dealings with both sides. start learning
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dwulicowość, obłuda, fałsz
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take stock of the situation is to think carefully about a situation or event and form an opinion about it, so that you can decide what to do After two years spent teaching overseas, she returned home for a month to take stock of her life start learning
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dokładnie oceniać sytuację
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To confirm or support with additional evidence The experiment’s results corroborate the hypothesis start learning
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Alternatives include "for this purpose," "with this in mind," or "in order to achieve this." However, "to that end" is more concise and formal, fitting academic tone better. He wanted to prove his position and arranged a boxing fight to this end start learning
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Chciał udowodnić swoją pozycję i w tym celu zorganizował walkę bokserską
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an illustrative case The rise of online learning is a case in point. You gave us a case in point. start learning
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dobry przykład, trafny przykład Wzrost popularności nauki online jest tego dobrym przykładem. Podałeś nam trafny przykład.
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Lend credence/weight/credibility to to make it more likely that something is true This data lends credence to the theory of evolution. Israeli archaeologists uncover seal lending credence to Biblical Samson's existence start learning
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uprawdopodobnić coś, uwiarygodnić coś Dane te uwiarygodniają teorię ewolucji. Izraelscy archeolodzy odkrywają pieczęć potwierdzającą istnienie biblijnego Samsona
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all is well that ends well start learning
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wszystko dobre co się dobrze kończy
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zaszaleć z czymś, wydać na coś dużo pieniędzy
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zdradzić/donieść kogoś, wkopać kogoś
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You shouldn't believe it, it's just a spoof. start learning
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naciąganie, parodia, imitacja, bujda
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korowód, parada, pokaz, widowisko
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odrzucać, wyrzucać, pozbywać się
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zaskocz mnie, wziąć kogoś z zaskoczenie
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ograniczony umysłowo, głupi
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