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To secretly investigate or pry into someone else’s private affairs or belongings He was caught snooping through her emails to find out her plans start learning
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węszyć, wtykać nos w cudze sprawy Został przyłapany na szpiegowaniu jej e-maili, aby poznać jej plany
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request to please hold or reserve my place whether at a specific location or in a moving queue. start learning
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Used to describe someone who is likely to cause trouble, harm, or negative consequences; a person associated with problems or danger. start learning
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To złe wieści, To zły omen
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I'm skint this month/ I'm broke (US) start learning
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Jestem spłukany w tym miesiącu
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kontynuować coś, wznowić coś
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exactly right: "How old do I reckon she is? I'd say 38." "Spot on." start learning
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Masz rację. Trafiłeś w punkt
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to be extremely nervous or worried: I'm absolutely bricking it about this interview tomorrow. start learning
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Być bardzo znerwicowanym/przerażonym
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to behave in a silly way, or to treat someone or something in a careless way Stop mucking about with those ornaments, you'll break something! start learning
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Gate lice is a pejorative term used to describe a phenomenon observed among air travelers where passengers gather in front of boarding gates before their designated boarding time American Airlines has announced it is expanding its new technology to end a process known as “gate lice,” which is when passengers cut lines in hopes of boarding a flight early. start learning
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I got bumped from my flight start learning
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Wyrzucili mnie z samolotu
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To bring something to an end, often after a series of steps. It can also mean to conclude something in a planned or gradual way. Let's wind up this meeting and go to lunch. She finally wound the relationship up. One more quirk and you will wind up in the headteacher's office. start learning
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zakończyć, skończyć (np. spotkanie
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the act of leaving an official meeting as a group in order to show disapproval, or of leaving a place of work to start a strike: Senior union workers staged a walkout this afternoon at the annual conference over the proposed changes in funding. start learning
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strajk, opuszczenie sali na znak protestu
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to like something very much: He is big on quantum physics. I'm not very big on classical music. start learning
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mieć bzika na punkcie czegoś
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zmniejszanie się składu osobowego w firmie / spadek lojalności
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a story or piece of news discovered and published by one newspaper before all the others This is the scoop that will get me promoted start learning
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bomba, sensacyjny materiał To jest ten sensacyjny materiał, który zapewni mi awans.
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to go somewhere quickly or be somewhere for only a short time Can you nip out/round/down to the shop for me? start learning
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Time spent relaxing or taking a break from work or responsibilities After a busy week, she enjoyed some downtime watching movies at home start learning
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1. okres wyłączenia, okres przestoju 2. okres wyciszenia (np. po pracy) Po pracowitym tygodniu cieszyła się chwilą wytchnienia, oglądając filmy w domu
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We're sorry but all trains are running late today. start learning
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spóźniać się/być opóźnionym Przepraszamy, ale w dniu dzisiejszym wszystkie pociągi są opóźnione.
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in a way that is in addition to the main part of what you are saying or writing The motif of poverty is most visible in "Slumdog Millionaire", parenthetically a very good movie start learning
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mimochodem, na marginesie Motyw ubóstwa jest najbardziej widoczny w "Milionerze z ulicy", bardzo dobrym filmie, na marginesie
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twirl means to spin or rotate quickly, often with a graceful or playful motion When she dances, she likes to twirl start learning
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kręcić (się), kręcić (czymś), wirować
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means to play or move in a lively, carefree, or boisterous manner, often with a sense of joy or exuberance. The children romped in the park, chasing each other and laughing loudly start learning
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baraszkować, dokazywać, swawolić
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to make a quick, sharp movement, often with a finger or wrist, to propel or strike something lightly. She flicked the crumb off the table with her finger start learning
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1. pstryknąć, popchnąć (coś palcami) 2. machnąć czymś, zarzucić czymś, odgarnąć coś (o włosach) Strzepnęła palcem okruch ze stołu
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To jiggle means to move or shake with quick, small motions, often repeatedly or playfully His leg jiggled nervously under the table during the meeting start learning
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potrząsać, wstrząsnąć, szarpać Jego noga nerwowo podskakiwała pod stołem podczas spotkania
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the side piece or arm of eyeglasses that extends from the lens frame over the ear, securing the glasses to the wearer’s head She adjusted the temple of her glasses to fit more comfortably behind her ear start learning
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zausznik okularowy, zausznik do okularów, zausznik
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Our humanitarian funding supports activities implemented by partners, UN agencies, the Red Cross and Red Crescent start learning
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Nasze finansowanie humanitarne wspiera działania realizowane przez partnerów, agencje ONZ, Czerwony Krzyż i Czerwony Półksiężyc
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You have to bat the ball accurately start learning
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nietoperzodbijać piłkę, uderzać piłkę (np. w baseballu, krykiecie) Musisz celnie uderzyć piłkę
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To toss means to throw or fling something lightly or casually, often with a quick motion of the hand or body. As a noun, it refers to the act of throwing or a casual action. He tossed his jacket onto the chair as he entered the room. start learning
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rzucać, podrzucać (szczególnie coś lekkiego) Gdy wszedł do pokoju, rzucił kurtkę na krzesło.
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The old train chugged along the tracks, puffing smoke. He chugged a glass of water after the long run. start learning
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1. dyszeć 2. pić duszkiem (większą ilość np. alkoholu), Stary pociąg mknął po torach, puszczając kłęby dymu. Po długim biegu wypił szklankę wody.
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few, a few / little, a little "I have little time." (Mam mało czasu - negatywne znaczenie) "I have a little time." (Mam trochę czasu - pozytywne znaczenie) "I have few friends." (Mam mało przyjaciół - negatywne znaczenie) "I have a few friends." (Mam kilku przyjaciół - pozytywne znaczenie) start learning
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mało, kilka / niewiele, trochę "I have little time." (Mam mało czasu - negatywne znaczenie) "I have a little time." (Mam trochę czasu - pozytywne znaczenie) "I have few friends." (Mam mało przyjaciół - negatywne znaczenie) "I have a few friends." (Mam kilku przyjaciół - pozytywne znaczenie)
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I'll have to do it sometime start learning
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kiedyś (w bliżej nieokreślonej przyszłości lub przeszłości Będę to musiał kiedyś zrobić
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property, money, or goods given by a bride’s family to the groom or his family upon marriage, often as part of a cultural or traditional practice to support the new household or secure the bride’s status. The dowry included a plot of land to help the couple start their new life. start learning
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group of people or animal A troop of scouts, a troop of monkeys start learning
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grupa (ludzi), oddział (wojskowy), gromada (zwierząt)
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I had to get up early in the morning even though it was Sunday start learning
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pomimo że, chociaż, mimo że Musiałem wstać wcześnie rano, pomimo że to była niedziela
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pooped out - padający ze zmęczenia She is pooped after five miles, there is no chance she will run the whole marathon. start learning
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Ona jest zmachana po pięciu milach, nie ma szans, że przebiegnie cały maraton.
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atone means to make amends or reparations for a wrong or sin, often through actions that demonstrate regret She atoned for her mistake by apologizing and helping fix the damage. Why did Christ have to atone for our sins? start learning
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ołów (pierwiastek), grafit
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You're great - you'll breeze this test! start learning
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ciekawość to pierwszy stopień do piekła (dosł. ciekawość zabiła kota) Jesteś świetny - zdasz gładko ten test!
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This exam was a breeze - I'm sure I'll pass it. start learning
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gładko zdać (np. egzamin, test)
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as easy as pie, child's play, start learning
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I'm going to teach you how to drive a ball start learning
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Mam zamiar nauczyć cię, jak wybijać piłkę
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drove, in the context of pigs, refers to a group or herd of pigs moving together, often driven or guided by a person (e.g., a farmer or herder). It can also apply to other animals, like cattle or sheep start learning
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There are only two puppies in this year's litter start learning
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Z tegorocznego miotu są tylko dwa szczeniaki
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sop up means to absorb or soak up a liquid using a sponge, cloth, bread, or similar material, often by dabbing or pressing She used a piece of bread to sop up the rich gravy on her plate start learning
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zbierać (wodę z podłogi szmatą), zbierać (płyn z powierzchni gąbką) Użyła kawałka chleba, aby wchłonąć obfity sos na talerzu
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in the front of" refers to being positioned at or near the foremost part of something, such as an object, space, or group I want to sit in the front of the car. The logo is displayed in the front of the car’s grille. start learning
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na przedzie czegoś, z przodu czegoś Chcę siedzieć z przodu auta
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Both hands are pointing to twelve start learning
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Obydwie wskazówki pokazują dwunastą
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pull or bring something upward or closer, or to come to a stop (e.g., a vehicle). She drew up outside the gate and waited for me in the car start learning
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podjeżdżać, podjechać (np. pod bramę) Ona podjechała pod bramę i czekała na mnie w samochodzie.
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Her husband is not very smart but he is a good egg. start learning
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dobra dusza, dobry człowiek
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popular, informal expression meaning a large quantity or collection of items, often implying abundance or excess I've got a raft of ideas. start learning
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masa czegoś, kupa czegoś, fura czegoś, mnóstwo czegoś
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Look at that little puppy, it's cute as a button start learning
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Spójrz na tego szczeniaczka, jest słodki jak cukierek
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He's always as cool as a cucumber - you can't tell what he's feeling. start learning
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On zawsze jest opanowany - nie da się stwierdzić, co on czuje.
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something with rough, sharp, or uneven edges The jagged rocks along the cliff posed a danger to climbers. start learning
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to create or apply a frothy layer of foam or bubbles, typically by rubbing soap, shampoo, or a similar substance with water She lathered up her hands with soap before rinsing them clean start learning
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Umyła ręce mydłem, a następnie spłukała je do czysta
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to widen or spread out suddenly, often due to strong emotion, exertion, or breathing. Her nostrils flared with anger as he argued passionately start learning
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rozszerzenie (np. materiału w sukience) Jej nozdrza rozbłysły gniewem, gdy argumentował z pasją
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to squeeze, crush, or crumple something into a smaller, wrinkled, or compact shape, often with a slight sound The snow scrunched underfoot start learning
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Pod stopami chrzęścił śnieg
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I think she didn't like my offer because she pursed her lips start learning
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Myślę, że nie spodobała jej się moja oferta, bo zacisnęła usta
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to be very angry What he said made me see red. start learning
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być zamroczonym gniewem (dosł. widzieć czerwień) To, co powiedział, bardzo mnie rozwścieczyło.
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She was green with envy when she saw my new convertible. start learning
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Była zielona z zazdrości, gdy zobaczyła mój nowy kabriolet.
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I was tickled pink to hear that I had passed the exam. start learning
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Byłam wniebowzięta, gdy usłyszałam, że zdałam egzamin
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a situation, topic, or issue that is unclear, ambiguous, or not easily defined as right or wrong, often involving uncertainty or subjective interpretation Whether the action was legal or not was a gray area, confusing the analysts start learning
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To, czy działanie było legalne, czy nie, było szarą strefą, dezorientującą analityków
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runny egg = niedogotowane jajko This sauce is too runny, give me something else. start learning
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płynny, rzadki, lejący się (o substancji), wodnisty (np. sos) Ten sos jest zbyt wodnisty, dajcie mi coś innego
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