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He doesn't enunciate (his words) very clearly. start learning
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It looks at first blush like a standard smartphone. start learning
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when you first see or experience something:
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also: accept something enthusiastically: This was an opportunity that he would embrace. He leaned over to embrace the child. start learning
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His handwriting is illegible. start learning
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If only we could tap into all that energy and creativity. start learning
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to manage to use something in a way that brings good results:
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The company is undergoing a radical shake-up.; The arrival of the new baby caused a thorough shake-up of their family life. start learning
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a large change in the way something is organized:
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untactful: untactful remarks Mentioning his baldness wasn't very tactful. start learning
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nietaktowny
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have one's feet on the ground It was a great result, but we have to keep our feet firmly on the ground. start learning
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have one's priorities straight You have to learn to get your priorities right/straight start learning
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wiedzieć, co jest najważniejsze
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I was so nervous, I just started talking gibberish. start learning
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spoken or written words that have no meaning:
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also: use something in a way that is not suitable or right: The report accuses the charity of misdirecting large quantities of aid. My luggage was misdirected to a different airport. start learning
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The reasons for the change in weather conditions have been elucidated by several scientists. start learning
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a benign old lady; His humor was benign, never cruel or hurtful. start learning
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He created a company website to solicit donations for victims of the disaster.; It is illegal for public officials to solicit gifts or money in exchange for favours. start learning
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The teacher was angry because a student continually interrupted him during the lesson. start learning
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She claims to have occult powers, given to her by some mysterious spirit. start learning
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tajemny, związany z magią, okultyzmem
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They speak a language akin to French. start learning
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The amounts of radioactivity present were infinitesimal. start learning
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They were imprisoned for their avowal of anti-government beliefs. start learning
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an instantaneous response/reply/reaction start learning
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We see each other at regular intervals - usually about once a month. start learning
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Any changes to the plan would be construed as indecision. start learning
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interpretować, rozumieć jako
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The state of Michigan has endowed three institutes to do research for industry. start learning
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fundować, dawać pieniądze
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This writer and several of her Russian compatriots now live in New York. start learning
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UK informal I've never known anyone be so full of beans before breakfast. start learning
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"Butterfingers!" she called as I dropped the hot plates. start learning
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informal I'm in a jam - could you lend me some money till next week? start learning
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A large Roman settlement has been discovered just outside the French town. start learning
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At these latitudes the sun does not rise at all on winter days. start learning
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The town lies at longitude 12° east. start learning
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longshoreman (US), docker, dockworker At twenty-three she married a man who worked as a stevedore on the docks, and together they had two more children. start learning
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plural: hares/hare Wild hare, unfortunately, is quite difficult to find. start learning
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