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byc nadmiernie ostroznym
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to err on the side of caution
25 osob odpowiedzialo zaproszenie, ale z ostroznosci postawilem 30 krzesel.
25 people have replied to the invitation, but I've erred on the side of caution and put out 30 chairs.
czynic ustepstwa
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make concessions
impas
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deadlock
targować się o coś
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haggle about (sth)
It's traditional that you haggle over/about the price of things in the market.
kompromis
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trade-off
It may be possible to trade off manpower costs against computer costs.
przepłacić
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pay over the odds
Over the years, London's home owners have got used to having to pay over the odds for their property.
zaczynac wszystko od początku
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go back to square one/go back to the drawing board
If this doesn't work we're back to square one.
ospały
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lethargic
I was feeling tired and lethargic
asekurowac sie
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to hedge your bets
They decided to hedge their bets by putting half their money in stocks and the other half in bonds.
OIOM
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intensive care unit (ICU)
zabory
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partitions
warstwa
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layer
bułka maślana
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shortbread
beza
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meringue
kruszonka
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crumble
drożdże
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yeast
podatny
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susceptible
połknąć haczyk
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take the bait
When she attempts to make you feel guilty, don't take the bait.
koszula nocna
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nightgown
znany z robienia czegoś
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notorious for doing sth
The company is notorious for paying its bills late.
pełen obaw o coś
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apprehensive about sth
miniony
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bygone
let bygones be bygones
pikantne / słony / spolecznie akceptowalny
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savoury
Savoury food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste
przyprawy
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condiments
They were immediately familiar with the proper use of utensils, napkins and condiments.

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