Idiomy - informal expressions

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rzucić (kogoś) na głęboką wodę
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(to) throw (someone) at the deep end
It's good to be thrown in the deep end! It's the fastest way to learn
zrozumieć, nauczyć się, obczaić
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(to) get the hang of something
Don't worry, I'll teach you how to use the software. You'll get the hang of it soon.
ogarnąć, zaczaić
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(to) get (one's) head around (something)
To understand something that is challenging or confusing
It took my Grannie a few attempts to get her head around it, but now she loves it.
odczuć coś boleśnie
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(to) take a hit
The hospitality industry has taken a huge hit due to the coronavirus.
pójść gładko, z górki
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smooth sailing
Może być też zaprzeczenie
Surprisingly, it's all been smooth sailing.
dom wariatów
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a madhouse
It's a madhouse! I'll be glad when all of this is over!
cisnąć się, być zamkniętym, zagotować się, gnieździć się
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(to be) cooped up
I hate being cooped up inside working when It's a sunny day outside.
(mieć) mieć dość (czegoś)
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(to) be sick of (something)
Tell them you are sick of it!
odcięty
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cut-out
The connection cut-out
sometimes It's good, sometimes bad
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hit and miss
The coffee at my local cafe is a bit hit and miss.

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