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at the initial stage of the project. We encountered a few problems at the initial stage of the project, but we solved them quickly. start learning
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I dislike shopping there because the sales assistant is such a pushy person. start learning
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He was accused of being a social climber who only made friends with wealthy people to improve his status. start learning
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She is such an effusive person that she hugs everyone she meets and constantly gives compliments. start learning
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As a gregarious person, he loves hosting dinner parties and being the center of attention. start learning
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He is a bit of a bad mixer at social events; he prefers to stand in the corner and check his phone. start learning
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osoba z trudem nawiązująca znajomości
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The neighbors described the boy as a tearaway who was always breaking windows and causing trouble. start learning
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Permissive parents often struggle to enforce rules when their children become teenagers. start learning
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She was promoted because she is a conscientious worker who pays attention to every detail. start learning
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Don't listen to him; he’s just a crank with some crazy conspiracy theories. start learning
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He never settles in one city for long; he is a true rolling stone. start learning
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he's rather thinker than doer We have enough ideas, but we need action; unfortunately, he is rather a thinker than a doer. start learning
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jest raczej myślicielem niż wykonawcą
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Don't be daft; you know you can’t fit that sofa in this small car. start learning
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He behaved like an uncultured lout at the restaurant, shouting at the waiter and spilling his drink. start learning
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It is difficult to be creative when you have an overbearing boss micromanaging your work. start learning
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The receptionist was a fierce battleaxe who terrified anyone who tried to enter without an appointment. start learning
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The ticket inspector caught a fare dodger trying to sneak off the train without paying. start learning
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uchylający się od płacenia podatków
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He is a sponger who lives off his friends' generosity and never pays for his own meals. start learning
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Get off the couch and help me clean the house; stop being such a layabout! start learning
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She is very thrifty and manages to save a large portion of her salary every month. start learning
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He is such a miser that he refuses to turn on the heating even in the middle of winter. start learning
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The politician was a boring windbag who spoke for an hour without saying anything substantive. start learning
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The garrulous taxi driver talked non-stop about the weather for the entire trip. start learning
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tacit aproval. He is a taciturn man who rarely speaks. / He gave his tacit approval to the plan by simply nodding his head. start learning
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małomówny, milcząca zgoda
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unapproachable (a person) The professor seemed unapproachable at first, but he was actually very kind. start learning
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She looked at the cheap gift with a haughty expression of disdain. start learning
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cleft chin. The lightning struck the tree and managed to cleave it in two. / He has a distinctive cleft chin. start learning
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The accident left him with a deep gash on the forehead that required stitches. start learning
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She has a small, strawberry-shaped birthmark on her arm. start learning
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The little girl started to pout when her mother refused to buy her the toy. start learning
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In ancient times, people suffering from leprosy were often banished from society. start learning
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The violent prisoner had to be restrained in a straitjacket for his own safety. start learning
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The paramedics carried the injured player off the field on a stretcher. start learning
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doctor prescribed strong medication to alleviate the pain in his back. start learning
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The rapid deterioration in health was caused by a severe infection. start learning
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pogorszenie stanu zdrowia
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: Despite the surgery, the patient has a poor prognosis for a full recovery. start learning
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dental caries, tooth decay Eating too much sugar is a leading cause of dental caries (or tooth decay). start learning
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He wears a hearing aid because of a long-standing aural problem. start learning
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She drinks chamomile tea every night to help with her insomnia. start learning
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She visited a herbalist to find a natural remedy for her allergies. start learning
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the refugees sought sanctuary abroad. The wetlands serve as a sanctuary for wild birds during the migration season. start learning
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rezerwat ptaków, schronienie
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battery ram. The male sheep is called a ram. / The police used a battering ram to break down the door. start learning
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road-hog. on't be a road-hog; move over and let the other cars pass! start learning
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wieprz, cham za kierownicą
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he hunters walked through the fields looking for pheasants. start learning
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culture vulture, culture lover She is a real culture vulture who visits every art gallery and museum in the city. start learning
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sęp kultury, miłośnik kultury
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Fish breathe underwater using their gills. start learning
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A bear is an omnivore because it eats both berries and fish. start learning
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I could hear the chirping of a grasshopper in the tall grass. start learning
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a caterpillar turn into butterfly : A hungry caterpillar will eventually turn into a beautiful butterfly. start learning
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gąsienica zamienia się w motyla
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hedgehog with long spikes Be careful not to step on the hedgehog with long spikes hiding in the leaves. start learning
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to take savage pleasure in having rowes He seems to take savage pleasure in having rows with his neighbors. start learning
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mieć dziką przyjemność z kłócenia się
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I need to wash the bedsheets and change the pillowcase. start learning
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frayed cuffs, frayed nerves His old jacket has frayed cuffs. / The constant noise led to frayed nerves. start learning
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podarte mankiety, zszarpane nerwy
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They sold the shop-soiled clothes at a discount because they had minor stains from customers trying them on. start learning
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ubrania sprzedawane jako tańsze, pobrudzone
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You can't see clearly through those smeared glasses; please wipe them. start learning
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Use a funnel to pour the oil into the bottle so you don't spill it. start learning
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She ladled the soup into bowls for all the guests. start learning
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We have run out of bin liners for the kitchen trash can. start learning
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worki na śmieci, też wkładka
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The blurb on the back of the book makes the story sound very exciting start learning
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notatka reklamowa na obwolucie książki
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The fisherman used a bright plastic worm as a lure to catch the bass. start learning
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Fifty dollars for a simple t-shirt is a complete rip-off. start learning
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His illness left him with tired, sallow skin. start learning
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you have the same colouring as your mother You look just like your father, but you have the same colouring as your mother. start learning
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masz taki sam kolor skóry jak twoja matka
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She tied her long auburn curls back with a ribbon. start learning
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The man didn't shave his sideburns, so he had big tufts of hair next to each ear. start learning
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He woke up with tousled hair and had to comb it immediately start learning
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she looked haggard and unhappy After working three shifts in a row, she looked haggard and exhausted. start learning
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wyglądała na wynędzniałą i nieszczęśliwą
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The gangly teenager tripped over his own long legs while running start learning
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chudy i wysoki nastolatek, pająkowaty
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The portly man struggled to fit into the small seat at the theater. start learning
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muskularny, postawny mężczyzna
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He is a paunchy middle-aged man who clearly enjoys beer and pizza. start learning
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brzuchaty mężczyzna w średnim wieku
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She described herself as a plain woman, preferring simple clothes and no makeup. start learning
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ona jest raczej zwyczajną kobietą
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The enemy forces panicked, and the army was routed within hours. start learning
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armia została rozgromiona
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start learning
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the rain didn't deter us from going out. Security cameras act as a major deterrent to crime. start learning
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odstraszający od przestępstwa
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The infantry marched forward on foot while the tanks provided support. start learning
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We want to foster a sense of community and trust in our workplace. start learning
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intricacies of the nature The documentary explores the amazing intricacies of nature, from ecosystems to cell biology. start learning
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tapping into some similar human skills Even though the job is different, you are tapping into some similar human skills like empathy and patience. start learning
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wykorzystując niektóre podobne umiejętności ludzkie
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Despite their different pursuits—one is an artist and the other an accountant—they get along very well. start learning
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: I would like to pose a question to the panel regarding the new regulations. start learning
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That covers the budget, which leads neatly to our next topic: the timeline. start learning
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The soldiers developed a strong sense of camaraderie after training together. start learning
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I can't decide between the city or the countryside; both have their merits. start learning
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executing a jibe or a tack The sailor was skilled at executing a jibe or a tack even in rough winds. start learning
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wykonywanie zwrotu przez rufę lub sztag
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observing the bees as they foreage He found peace by sitting in the garden and observing the bees as they forage. start learning
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obserwowanie pszczół podczas żerowania
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honey plant, bee plant. Lavender is a highly melliferous plant that attracts swarms of bees start learning
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think for yourself. Schools should encourage students to think independently rather than just memorize facts. start learning
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We need more data before we can draw conclusions about the success of the product. start learning
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dedicate your energy to the task at hand Stop checking your phone and dedicate your energy to the task at hand. start learning
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poświęć swoją energię zadaniu, które masz do wykonania
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tackle task in order that makesnsense to you you don't have to follow my schedule; tackle tasks in an order that makes sense to you. start learning
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zająć się zadaniem w sposób, który ma dla ciebie sens
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