Grammar

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na wolności
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at large
The murderer escaped from prison and is still at large
od ręki
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at short notice
I don't believe they repaired your car at such a short notice.
być za (czymś), zwolennikiem) (czegoś)
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(be) in favour of sth
o którym mowa
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in question
The man in question was absent that day.
z czasem
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in time
In time we got used to our neighbour's dog
po prawej / lewej stronie
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on the right/left
płonąć
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be on fire
po namyśle
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on second thoughts
At first I didn't like the idea but on second thoughts I decided to do it.
przejść obok (czegoś)
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to walk by (sth)
We were walking by the pub which was closed
dla odmiany
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for a change
We always go on holiday to Spain. Let's travel to another country for a change
na chwilę obecną
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for the time being
I'm afraid we are not interested in your product for the time being
wychodzić z wprawy
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(get) out of practice
I have to practise more as I'm getting out of practice.
stracić dech w piersiach, zasapać się
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(be) out of breath
poza zasięgiem słuchu/wzroku
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out of earshot/sight
I couldn't hear that man. He was out of earshot.
za własne pieniądze, z własnej kieszeni
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out of (one's) pocket
You don't have to pay. Today the boss is paying for dinner out of his pocket.
(wymykać się) spod kontroli
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(get) out of hand
The demonstration is getting out of hand. We have to call the police.
wykluczone, poza dyskusją
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out of the question
No way! Going on holiday with your friends is out of the question.
ku czyjemuś zdziwieniu
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to somebody's surprise
To my surprise, the children were not misbehaving today.
jak na czyjś gust
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for someone's liking
The room is too small to my liking.
niepełnoletni
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under age
zabroniony
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off limits
Is drinking alcohol considered off limits in this country?
nie na temat
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off the point
Stop talking off the point and tell me what you want.
czasami
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at times
The acoustics was so poor that I didn't hear the lecturer at times.
osobiście
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in person
Do I have to pick up the package in person?
z powodu
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on account of
He was absent during the conference on account of being ill.
w imieniu kogoś
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on behalf of sb
I am here on behalf of the Mayor.

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