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Question		Answer
explain: teething problems start learning		small early problems of new company, product etc
dobrze się zapowiadać start learning		promise well OR hold promise (e.g. His latest idea holds promise.)
dobrze się zapowiadać, lecz być rozczarowaniem start learning		flatter to deceive
explain: pride oneself on sth (or take pride in sth) start learning		to take satisfaction in, be proud of, or highly value something one owns, has done, or is renowned for.
unikać, stronić od czegoś start learning		to keep off sth (e.g. My brother doesn't keep off alcohol.)
rzucić kogoś na głęboką wodę start learning		throw somebody in at the deep end [idiom]
niezrażony start learning		undaunted
zawód deficytowy start learning		shortage occupation
rozpamiętywać coś start learning		dwell on sth / dwell upon sth
kredyt ze zmiennym oprocentowaniem start learning		variable interest rate loan OR variable rate loan
kredyt hipoteczny ze zmiennym oprocentowaniem start learning		adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)
what's self-flattery? start learning		the glossing over of one's own weaknesses or mistakes and the exaggeration of one's own good qualities and achievements
what does it mean to gloss over sth? start learning		to treat or describe (something, such as a serious problem or error) as if it were not important (e.g. He glossed over the accident.)
to co się liczy/ to, co najważniejsze [idiom] start learning		the name of the game
rachunek powierniczy start learning		escrow account
kredyt hipoteczny start learning		mortgage loan / mortgage credit
what's mortgage term? start learning		the length of your mortgage (okres hipoteki / kredytu hipotecznego)
rynek pierwotny start learning		primary market (it consists of new properties, which include new launches and ongoing projects from the developer.)
rynek wtórny start learning		secondary market (it's made up of secondary or sub-sale properties, previously owned houses in matured locations and established residential areas.)
wkład własny (w kredyt) start learning		own contribution (the amount of money you will be paying to the builder or property reseller from your own pocket to be eligible for a home loan)
pośrednik organizujący pożyczki hipoteczne / ekspert kredytowy start learning		mortgage broker
zakończyć działanie, dokończyć rozpoczęty proces start learning		follow through
wniosek kredytowy start learning		loan/credit application, credit request
rzeczywista roczna stopa oprocentowania (RRSO) start learning		annual percentage rate of charge (APR)
nadpłacać start learning		overpay / make an excess payment
kredyt mieszkaniowy start learning		home loan
kredyt hipoteczny start learning		mortgage loan/lending/credit
zaznaczony czymś start learning		marked by sth
podstawowe informacje na temat czegoś start learning		(to get) the lowdown on something
prowincja, zaścianek, dziura (o małej miejscowości) / rozlewisko, stojąca woda start learning		backwater
explain: make it a rule start learning		to act according to a principle, e.g. I make it a rule not to eat fatty foods
explain: be par for the course (= do przewidzenia) start learning		if a type of behaviour, event, or situation is par for the course, it's not good but it's normal or as you'd expect, e.g. The school budget is going to be cut again this year, but then that's par for the course.
explain: shit or get off the pot start learning		= either act now or accept that you'll never do something / used to convey that someone should stop wasting time and get on with sth
spaczony, wypaczony (np. charakter, umysł) start learning		warped
swoboda działania w czymś start learning		leeway in something
uciskań, gnębić kogoś start learning		grind somebody down
zmielić start learning		grind OR grind up
naczynie żaroodporne start learning		casserole dish, ovenproof dish, oven dish
drobno- / gruboziarnisty start learning		fine-grained / coarse-grained
papier do pieczenia start learning		parchment paper, bakery paper
wymowny, znaczący / celny, skuteczny start learning		telling
błędna, wybrakowana edukacja start learning		miseducation
zaniedbujący (np. obowiązki) / niedbały, niestaranny w wykonywaniu czegoś start learning		remiss
doskonale wiedzieć start learning		know full well / know perfectly well
odgałęzienie (np. w firmie lub roślinie), boczna linia (w rodzinie) start learning		offshoot
w języku potocznym / być powszechnie używanym start learning		in common parlance / be in common parlance
nasze czasy, obecne czasy start learning		our times
ubolewać nad czymś [idiom] start learning		be troubled by something
twierdzić, orzekać start learning		predicate
stwarzający/powodujący podziały start learning		divisive
explain: let the chips fall (where they may) start learning		to let a situation unfold without worrying about the consequences. (= niech się dzieje co chce)
wpraszać się [phrasal verb] start learning		barge in
zdolność przewidywania / ostrożność, przezorność start learning		foresight
nie mający szacunku start learning		irreverent
mieć wątpliwości start learning		to have second thoughts
zastanawiać się nad czymś start learning		give sth a second thought
złudna nadzieja start learning		false hope
explain: boilerplate [adjective] start learning		refers to standardised text, copy, documents, methods, or procedures that may be used over again without making major changes to the original
to be at a premium start learning		to be not common and therefore valuable (e.g. Free time is at a premium for working parents)
mów za siebie start learning		speak for yourself [spoken]
zmniejszać się, ustępować, zelżeć (np. o deszczu) start learning		ease off OR ease up
zwolnić, odpuścić sobie start learning		to ease off
trajkotać, paplać start learning		rabbit on [BrE][informal]
wyrastać z czegoś (np. ubrań ale też metaforycznie - z dawnych zachowań) / wywodzić się skądś start learning		to grow out of something
explain: to chalk out start learning		to sketch or plan something
explain: to lowball start learning		to deliberately underestimate a price, cost, rate etc. in order to deceive
explain: monkey work start learning		Useless miscellaneous tasks or duties assigned to someone capable of more challenging work. These tasks are usually boring and require very little brain activity.
zdystansować się (od czegoś) start learning		step back (from sth) / distance oneself from sth
explain: glib start learning		a glib person speaks easily and confidently. This word shows that you do not trust the person or what they are saying
trudne zadania / ciężka sprawa start learning		a tall order [informal]
powierzchnia użytkowa start learning		usable area
uboczna korzyść start learning		side benefit
metraż kwadratowy start learning		square footage
explain: jaded start learning		no longer enthusiastic or excited about things
złota rączka start learning		handyman / fixer-upper / jack of all trades
domator / domatorka start learning		homebody / stay-at-home OR home bird [idiom]
śpiewać inaczej (zmienić zdanie lub stosunek do czegoś) start learning		to sing a different tune / song [idiom]
zła karma / złe wibracje start learning		bad juju
explain: get back to the grind start learning		to go back to the job at hand, doesn't matter if it's the corporate grind or you're an MC working on an album
explain: to double back start learning		to turn around and return on the same path (e.g. I'm going to double back to see if I dropped the ring on the way here.)
to take the stage [idiom] start learning		to walk onto a stage, as to begin a performance, deliver a speech, etc. OR to be or become the main or central focus.
explain: restrict yourself to sth start learning		to limit yourself to one particular thing or activity (e.g. If I'm driving, I restrict myself to one glass of wine)
explain: money talks [spoken] start learning		pieniądze mają siłę przekonywania
what does 'racket' mean informally? start learning		an illegal activity that makes money
explain: on the off chance start learning		if you do something on the off chance, you do it even though you think it is unlikely to succeed
What's an off-chance? start learning		a small and unlikely possibility
explain: to face redundancy start learning		to lose your job
explain: oner [BrE][Informal] start learning		podejście, próba LUB rewelacja LUB cios, plomba
odzyskać kontrolę nad sobą / uspokoić się start learning		to regain one's composure
explain: keep the lights on start learning		to make sure that a business, system, etc. continues to operate, even if it does not make much progress
skłonność do kłamstw / zakłamanie start learning		mendacity
stan wojenny start learning		martial law
czekać aby coś zrobić start learning		wait to do sth
żarty / strojenie sobie żartów start learning		kidding [noun]
explain: the new kid on the block start learning		a newcomer to a particular place or sphere of activity
explain: be in limbo [idiom] być w zawieszeniu [idiom] start learning		in an uncertain or undecided state or condition (= być w zawieszeniu)
explain: rough it start learning		Do without the usual comforts and conveniences
ustępować, zelżeć (np. o deszczu) start learning		ease off / ease up
explain: ring the changes (on sth) start learning		to do something in a different way in order to make it more interesting
zabudowany (np. obszar) start learning		built-up (e.g. area)
zaprzyjaźnić się z kimś (phrasal verb) start learning		get in with somebody
ograniczać, redukować coś start learning		to cut back on sth
resztę historii wszyscy znają [idiom] start learning		the rest is history
alimenty start learning		child support / maintenance / alimony
przyjść do głowy / na myśl start learning		cross one's mind
nadawać się, sprostać wymaganiom LUB dać radę (coś zrobić), odnieść sukces [idiom] start learning		cut it [idiom]
explain: to go back a long way start learning		1. to have existed for a long time, 2. to have known each other for a long time
zawody w udowadnianiu swojej wyższości nad innymi start learning		pissing contest
explain: timeliness start learning		the fact or quality of being done or occurring at a favourable or useful time.
roboty / prace wykończeniowe start learning		finishing works
stan surowy / deweloperski start learning		shell and core
z wyższej półki (o produkcie) start learning		upmarket [BrE] / upscale [AmE]
nieostrożny, nieroztropny start learning		unwary
pospać sobie, wylegiwać się start learning		lie in [BrE] / sleep in [AmE] (noun: a lie-in \| to have a lie-in)
konik (sprzedawca biletów po zawyżonych cenach) start learning		tout / ticket tout [BrE] or scalper [AmE]
notoryczny, zatwardziały start learning		inveterate
rozsądny, roztropny / pełen reflekcji start learning		judicious
nieustraszony, dzielny start learning		intrepid
ślęczeć nad czymś, studiować coś uważnie (np. mapę) start learning		pore over sth
explain: uncongenial start learning		1. (of a person) not friendly and pleasant, 2. (of an activity/place) not enjoyable, acceptable, or welcoming
explain: enervating (adjective) start learning		causing one to feel drained of energy or vitality
przybity, przygnębiony start learning		downcast
explain: get someone's goat start learning		to irritate someone
explain: toe the line on sth [idiom] start learning		to conform to a rule or standard, especially unwillingly (podporządkować się)
explain: to fork out start learning		to pay money for sth, esp. reluctantly
explain: dead set on/against [idiom] start learning		firmly determined 1. She was dead set on [=completely certain about] going to college. 2. The mayor was dead set against [=strongly opposed to] the plan.
explain: thumb a lift/ride start learning		stand by the side of the road holding out your thumb until a driver stops and gives you a lift.
wziąć na siebie ciężar start learning		shoulder the burden
zdjąć brzmię z czyichś pleców [idiom] start learning		lift the burden from somebody's shoulders
explain: stomach the idea start learning		to tolerate doing sth Jenny couldn't really stomach the idea of moving to a big city, so she turned the job down.
zapłacić rachunek, uregulować rachunek start learning		foot the bill OR pick up the tab
zmienić swoje nastawienie do czegoś / zmienić zdanie [idiom] start learning		have a change of heart
odnawiać, odrestaurować (np. dom) start learning		refurbish [BrE]
pełen szacunku start learning		deferential
explain: to be out for something start learning		To be very eager to or intent on achieving or obtaining something. You can tell the young legal aide is out for a promotion, judging by the amount of time and energy he keeps putting into each case.
explain: warm up to something start learning		to begin to like or enjoy someone or something She was not a person who was easy to warm up to.
explain: weather lore start learning		the accumulated proverbs and superstitions relative to the weather, especially in its relation to man, animals, the stars, the moon, and plants.
dawać i brać (np. w związku) start learning		give and take
kompromis, wzajemne ustępstwa start learning		give-and-take a situation in which people or groups who want different things each give some things to the others and get some things from the others
explain: leave someone high and dry start learning		to put someone in a very difficult or unpleasant situation that they cannot escape from By switching to cheaper overseas suppliers they have left us high and dry.
na dobre i na złe [idiom] start learning		through thick and thin I'll stay with him through thick and thin.
explain: touch-and-go start learning		not certain and with a risk of death or serious failure It had been touch-and-go for him in the hospital, but he had eventually recovered.
z krwi i kości [idiom] start learning		flesh and blood
być duszą towarzystwa [idiom] start learning		be the life and soul of the party
explain: to play catch-up [idiom] start learning		to try to reach the same position, score, etc., as a competitor after one has fallen behind The team fell behind in the second inning and has had to play catch-up ever since.
skłonność do kłamstw, zakłamanie [official] start learning		mendacity
explain: time after time / time and again start learning		many times, usually so often that you become annoyed (raz za razem) Time after time I’ve told him not to touch my computer.
nadejście pełnoletności, dojrzewanie start learning		coming of age
wydobywać, wycisnąć (np. prawdę) [phrasal verb] start learning		to winkle out
explain: fastidious start learning		1. caring a lot about small details and wanting everything to be correct and tidy, 2. keeping your clothes, possessions, and property very clean and tidy 1. She was fastidious about her teeth., 2. When it comes to personal hygiene, the man is extremely fastidious.
być w modzie start learning		be in vogue / be the vogue
naruszenie (prawa), wykroczenie start learning		transgression
taca (do serwowania potraw, napojów) start learning		salver
żłopiący piwo [informal] start learning		beer-swilling
przepłukiwać lub opróżnić za pomocą wody [phrasal verb] start learning		swill out
explain: to tamper with sth start learning		to touch something that you should not touch, and to change it in some way, often because you want to spoil it The possibility that evidence might be tampered with.
słodki (w smaku), soczysty / przepyszny (np. danie) start learning		luscious
przejrzały (o owocu) start learning		overripe
papkowaty start learning		pulpy
apetyczny start learning		appetising
uczynić bardziej znośnym, osłodzić [idiom] start learning		sweeten the pill / sugar thep ill
wisienka na torcie [idiom] start learning		the icing on the cake
stawiać wszystko na jedną kartę [idiom] start learning		put all one's eggs in one basket
mieć ważniejsze/inne sprawy do załatwienia [idiom] start learning		have bigger/other fish to fry Don't take it personally, but I have bigger fish to fry. OR He said he had other fish to fry and couldn't help me.
wychodzić na durnia, błazna [idiom] start learning		have/get egg on one's face
zapakowany w kurczliwą folię start learning		shrink-wrapped
explain: cut to (someone or something) [in film] start learning		In film, TV, or video editing, to abruptly interrupt a sequence in order to show something else. I was watching the football game when they cut to breaking news about the wildfire.
data określająca do kiedy towar może być wystawiany na półce sklepowej start learning		sell-by date Remove from the shelves these products which are past their sell-by date.
por start learning		leek
skrzynka na kwiaty (w oknie / na poręczy balkonu) start learning		window/railing box
złowieszczy, złowrogi, ponury start learning		sinister There was something sinister in his eyes.
wprowadzenie / wprowadzać start learning		lead-in / lead in
kosz wiklinowy start learning		wicker basket
mieć łeb na karku start learning		be on the ball [idiom]
spód, dolna część (czegoś), dół start learning		underside I fitted a new skid plate to protect the underside of my Volvo.
oczerniać, uwłaczać / umniejszać (wartości lub znaczenia czegoś) start learning		denigrate
stadny (o zwierzęciu), towarzyski (o człowieku) start learning		gregarious
recently formed and still developing OR young bird that has learnt to fly start learning		fledgling
odpuścić komuś start learning		let someone of the hook
szczęśliwy (o okolicznościach), fartowny start learning		flukey
explain: be a godsend [idiom] start learning		spaść z nieba (nieoczekiwane w momencie, gdy potrzeba jest pomoc)
życzę Ci powodzenia! start learning		best of luck!
pozbawiony złudzeń, rozczarowany start learning		disenchanted
explain: out of the frame start learning		not involved in something, or not being considered for something With Steve out of the frame, I knew I had a chance with Sarah.
upominać, ochrzaniać kogoś start learning		tell somebody off
explain: to link [slang] start learning		To connect with friends or people and chill. A: Yo are you free to link tonight? B: Yeah let's link up.
to become free of negative attitudes, thoughts, or feelings that limit what you can achieve start learning		to transcend
źle potraktować / źle wydać resztę start learning		to short-change
expressing criticism or disappointment in a way that is intended to make someone feel ashamed [adjective] start learning		reproachful
szklanka bez ucha start learning		tumbler
zgodnie z prawem (j. mówiony) start learning		by rights
explain: make the right noises/make all the right noises start learning		showing concern or enthusiasm about something because you feel you ought to rather than because you really want to.
explain: within one's rights [idiom] start learning		in the position or situation of being morally or legally allowed to have, get, or do something You are within your rights to demand a refund.
upodabniać się do siebie start learning		converge Our ideas seem to be converging now.
przejść na wcześniejszą emeryturę start learning		to take early retirement
przymykać na coś oko [idiom] start learning		turn a blind eye to sth
nie zgadzać się z kimś/czymś start learning		to take issue with sb/sth (over sth)
niedofinansowany start learning		underfunded
wyrazić pogląd (na jakiś temat) start learning		express / take the view that
w centrum zainteresowania opinii publicznej start learning		(be) in the public eye
zagadkowy, enigmatyczny start learning		inscrutable
balustrada, poręcz, bariera, gzyms start learning		parapet
chytry, podstępny, przebiegły start learning		wily (or wiley)
budzący emocje, silnie zabarwiony emocjonalnie start learning		emotive
królewskość start learning		regality
prawdomówność, wiarygodność start learning		veracity
szybko myślący/reagujący (o osobie) start learning		quick-thinking
marzenia ściętej głowy [idiom] start learning		pie in the sky / a pipe dream
work/do overtime start learning		robić nadgodziny
udogodnienia, wyposażenie start learning		amenities
zakończyć, doprowadzić do końca / zaokrąglić (np. liczbę) start learning		round off
członek sekty / sekciarski start learning		sectarian
powszechnie występujący, przeważający start learning		prevalent
pojąć, zrozumieć start learning		fathom
explain: in tune with someone/something start learning		having a good understanding of someone or something He is more in tune with his players today, because he has asked them for their opinions.
wart zauważenia / odnotowania start learning		(be) of note
dręczyć, dawać się we znaki / natrętnie narzucać się start learning		pester
poczuć się czymś urażonym/dotkniętym start learning		take exception to something
explain: electrical fault start learning		a fault caused by something electrical [fault = usterka] The fire was believed to have been caused by an electrical fault.
grać komuś na nerwach (denerwować kogoś) start learning		get up someone's nose
explain: outlay start learning		an amount of money spent on something That's a modest outlay on local advertising.
trzymać się z daleka od czegoś/kogoś start learning		steer clear of sth/sb
robić to, co do kogoś należy [idiom][informal] start learning		come up with the goods / deliver the goods (in other words, do what is expected or required of one.)
otrzymywać coś (np. nagrodę, krytykę) start learning		come in for something
przekonać się do czegoś start learning		come round to something He finally came around to my views.
samodzielny lokal mieszkalny start learning		self-contained flat
system ABS w samochodzie (zapobiegający blokowaniu się kół) start learning		anti-lock braking system (ABS)
nagła odmiana, zaskakująca odmiana [idiom] start learning		a turn-up for the book(s)
żywy, pełen życia (np. osoba) start learning		vivacious
explain: acquisitive start learning		trying to get things, especially because you want them, rather than because you need them (= zachłanny)
bezczelny, jawny, rażący start learning		blatant done in an obvious way that shows you are not embarrassed or ashamed to be doing something bad or illegal
szlachetny, prawy [formal] start learning		upstanding (= honest and deserving respect)
1. fabrykowanie, 2. wymysł start learning		fabrication 1. Fabrication of evidence is a crime. 2. The latest fabrication of city officials is absolutely ridiculous.
nadawać się do czegoś, pozwalać na coś [idiom] start learning		lend itself to sth 1. Does your method lend itself to this particular case? 2. My busy life doesn't lend itself to taking vacations.
sposób wyrażania się start learning		turn of phrase (e.g. to have a nice turn of phrase)
na przełomie wieków start learning		at the turn of the century
nawet nie mrugnąć [idiom] start learning		not turn a hair Maria did not turn a hair when we told her the awful news.
explain: toss and turn start learning		to be unable to sleep, or to sleep badly, especially because something is worrying you I was tossing and turning all night.
pod wrażeniem, podekscytowany czymś [idiom] start learning		taken with/by sth/sb
błyskotliwy (np. osoba, rozmowa) start learning		sparkling
explain: be at the top of your game start learning		to be performing extremely well in a sport, job, etc. so that you could not perform any better I want to beat Andy when he's at the top of his game.
rozmokły, błotnisty (np. teren) / ckliwy (np. film) start learning		slushy
breja (z błota i rozmokłego śniegu), błoto pośniegowe start learning		slush
explain: perverse [adj] start learning		having the effect of being, or intended to be, the opposite of what is usually expected or considered reasonable Sometimes I think he refuses to cooperate just to be perverse.
jednomyślny, jednogłośny start learning		unanimous After a lengthy discussion we reached a unanimous decision on the proposal.
nieokreślony, niewyraźny, niejasny start learning		indeterminate
zdecydowanie Ten samochód jest zdecydowanie lepszy od poprzedniego. start learning		decidedly This car is decidedly better than the previous one.
wietrzny, nieosłonięty od wiatru (np. obszar) / potargany (np. o włosach) start learning		windswept
wrzosowisko start learning		moor OR heath
pozbyć się pozorów, przestać udawać start learning		drop all pretence / give up all pretence / abandon all pretence
odeprzeć atak start learning		fend off (sb/sth)
dusić/tłumić coś w sobie (np. żal, złość) Mój terapeuta powiedział mi, abym nie tłumił moich emocji. start learning		bottle up something My therapist told me not to bottle up my emotions.
explain: cast your net wide start learning		to include many people or things when you are looking for something
explain: cast sb adrift start learning		to stop supporting someone, or to leave someone without any support or purpose The company was absorbed into a large conglomerate and most of its employees cast adrift.
grom z jasnego nieba start learning		a bolt from the blue
nadawać ton, grać pierwsze skrzypce start learning		to call the tune
kto płaci, ten wymaga [przsłowie] start learning		he who pays the piper calls the tune
kochać kogoś bez wzajemności start learning		carry a torch for sb Terry has been carrying a torch for Liz for years, but she seems not to notice.
explain: carry a tune start learning		to be able to sing the correct musical sounds of a tune Neither of my brothers can carry a tune, but my sister is a good singer.
podły (zamiar), plugawy (czyn) / obskurny, zapyziały (budynek) start learning		squalid
odsłaniający (np. fakty), ukazujący wszystko (np. całą prawdę) start learning		tell-all
pójść po linii najmniejszego oporu LUB ciąć wydatki start learning		to cut corners [idiom]
rozwiać wątpliwości start learning		resolve doubts [idiom]
taki, w którym wszystkie chwyty są dozwolone / bez ograniczeń (np. dyskusja) start learning		no-holds-barred [idiom]
stać po czyjejś stronie LUB trzymać z kimś start learning		side with sb You're siding with mum, it's not fair. OR You shouldn't side with this boy. He's shady.
explain: goings-on start learning		events or activities that are strange, dishonest, or illegal
nazywać rzeczy po imieniu start learning		to call a spade a spade
ostatni gwóźdź do czyjejś trumny start learning		final nail in somebody's coffin
go down the tubes/drain start learning		to fail completely OR to be wasted This company is going down the tubes OR Theresa could see all her good work going down the tubes.
wpaść w szał, wściec się start learning		to blow a fuse
explain: shoot your bolt start learning		to use all your money or energy in doing something OR to waste your only chance to do something
explain: get/click into gear start learning		to start working effectively or making progress Suddenly my brain clicked into gear and I realised what was happening.
dobijać/kopać leżącego [idiom] start learning		twist/turn the knife in the wound
zawór, zasuwa start learning		valve You open the first valve, I'll take care of the other.
pęseta start learning		tweezers
nożyczki do paznokci start learning		nail scissors
pilnik do paznokci start learning		nail file
explain: in the vanguard start learning		in the leading position Microprocessor technology is in the vanguard of modern production techniques.
działać komuś na nerwy start learning		set one's teeth on edge
explain: run rings round someone start learning		to do something much better than someone else
explain: run the risk of sth start learning		to be in a situation in which something bad could happen The President runs the risk of assassination with every public appearance.
explain: to run a tight ship start learning		to control something such as an organization or institution in a very strict and effective way
być niezgodnym z czymś start learning		run counter to sth The outcomes run counter to your premises.
przykładać się do pracy [idiom] start learning		pull one's weight If you don't start pulling your weight, you will never succeed.
explain: pull your socks up! [informal][BrE] start learning		used when you are telling someone that they are not doing a job well enough and that they must do better
explain: precedent start learning		an action or event in the past that is used as an example or reason for a present action or event Arab states condemned the plan, regarding it as setting a dangerous precedent.
wydzielać, wydawać coś (np. zapach, dźwięk) start learning		give off sth Your car is giving off a funny smell.
explain: lose sight of sth start learning		to forget an important fact, or to forget what your main aim is, because you are thinking too much about other things I think he has lost sight of the origins of the company.
jednorazowy LUB bardzo tani, o niskiej jakości start learning		throwaway (e.g. earphones or insults)
wysyłka, partia towaru, przesyłka start learning		consignment We ship up to 300 consignments a year.
sposób wyrażania się start learning		turn of phrase
powstrzymywać coś (np. emocje) start learning		choke sth back (e.g. tears)
złapać byka za rogi start learning		grasp the nettle OR take the bull by the horns
pokrzywa zwyczajna start learning		nettle (or Urtica)
nie do utrzymania, nie do obrony (np. stanowisko, decyzja) start learning		untenable
wspólny, uzgodniony (np. atak, trud) start learning		concerted (e.g. concerted effort) involving a lot of people or organisations working together in a determined way, e.g. He called for concerted action against terrorism.
explain: untold start learning		existing or present in an amount that is too large to be measured Their policy of high unemployment caused untold misery for millions.
robić coś na zmianę start learning		take turns (doing sth) OR take it in turns
z rozdrażnieniem, z irytacją start learning		peevishly
wstępnie, niezobowiązująco start learning		tentatively (e.g. suggested)
odcinać się, odparować, ripostować (w rozmowie) start learning		to retort (also a noun: retort)
explain: fall foul of sb/sth start learning		to get into trouble with someone or something
explain: tithe start learning		a tax that people paid to the church in the past
explain: disconcerted start learning		feeling worried, confused, or surprised Victoria looked disconcerted for a moment.
explain: spur OR spur on start learning		to encourage someone to do something His comments spurred me on to success.
explain: overreach (oneself) start learning		to try to do more than your ability, authority, or money will allow He has overreached himself financially.
pouczać, prawić kazania start learning		to harangue (also functions as a noun)
szarpać, wyrywać start learning		yank She yanked the plug too hard.
zlekceważyć (prawo, zasadę, zwyczaj, tradycję) start learning		flout You flouted our tradition and you have to suffer punishment. OR If you flout the rules, you'll be fired.
płacić za swoje czyny, ponosić konsekwencje, dostawać za swoje (idiom) start learning		pay the piper
wysępić, sępić start learning		scrounge or mouch Can I scrounge 5 EUR from you, do you think?
zmazać coś (np. winy, złe uczynki), sprawić, że inni zapomną o czymś złym lub wstydliwym start learning		to live something down No one will live down my tennis skirt falling down.
przeżyć dzięki sprytowi, zarabiać na życie dzięki sprytowi start learning		live by one's wits [idiom]
własny interes, osobisty interes start learning		vested interest Some businesses have a vested interest in promoting health scares.
margaryna (pudełko margaryny) start learning		margarine (a tub of margarine) There was a tub of margarine in the fridge.
osłupienie, oszołomienie, zdziwienie, konfuzja start learning		bewilderment
kadzidło (używane w kościele) start learning		incense A substance that creates a strong but pleasant smell when burned. Incense is often used in religious ceremonies.
politykowanie start learning		politicking
uczęszczać (odwiedzać często jakieś miejsce) start learning		to frequent He frequents this club, he's here almost every weekend.
przygnębiony, smutny start learning		downhearted
twarzą do ziemi start learning		face downwards (e.g. to lie face downwards)
postawić gdzieś nogę (pojawić się w jakimś miejscu) start learning		set foot on/in sth I will never set foot in this house again.
szczera rozmowa, rozmowa od serca start learning		heart-to-heart
pod rękę (np. chodzić) start learning		arm in arm (e.g. to stroll)
explain: to walk hand in hand start learning		To hold hands while walking alongside someone. They walk everywhere hand in hand.
explain: nose to tail start learning		if cars are nose to tail, they are moving slowly in a long line with not much space between them (zderzak w zderzak)
explain: to come face to face with sth/sb start learning		To confront or encounter sb or sth directly.
what's a health scare? start learning		A social phenomenon whereby the public at large comes to fear some threat to health, based on suppositions which are nearly always not well-founded.
zawzięcie walczyć start learning		to fight tooth and nail
poddawać się (czemuś), pogodzić się (z czymś) start learning		reconcile to sth It's hard to reconcile myself with the loss of my friend.
explain: growing pains start learning		early problems that an organization experiences when it is first starting in business
od zera do milionera / od pucybuta do milionera [idiom] start learning		from rags to riches
poparzyć się (wrzątkiem lub gorącą parą) / oparzenie start learning		scald
dla zabawy [potocznie] start learning		for kicks I'm not gonna persuade you, but I'd really do it, just for kicks.
explain: to riff off (noun: riff-off) start learning		to use an idea as a basis for a new variation.
człowiek godny zaufania i uczciwy [idiom] start learning		straight shooter I need a straight shooter for this job.
krótka drzemka [idiom] start learning		catnap I can sleep anywhere and be fresh with half an hour's catnap.
ząbkować start learning		cut teeth (also means: to get your first experience in a particular job by doing something) actors who cut their teeth on low-budget films
explain: progress up the rungs start learning		to go up the (career) ladder
mieć swoje plusy i minusy [idiom] start learning		be a mixed blessing
bezpardonowa walka [idiom] start learning		dog eat dog It’s dog eat dog in the television industry.
ruszać się, streszczać się start learning		snap it up!
mieć udowodnioną listę osiągnięć start learning		to have a proved track record
nie wychylać się (nie robić czegoś, co jest nietypowe) [idiom] start learning		to keep one's head down
explain: make a quick buck start learning		to earn money quickly, especially without making much effort All they care about is making a quick buck.
explain: red ink start learning		a business loss The line between red ink and profitability is so thin.
explain: a golden hello start learning		a large amount of money given to someone for accepting an important job
duże AGD start learning		white goods large pieces of electrical equipment used in people’s homes, for example washing machines and fridges
explain: austerity start learning		a situation in which economic conditions are bad and people’s living standards fall
lalunia, dzidzia, dziunia [potocznie] start learning		bimbo The bimbo is pretty but not really intelligent.
dylemat, kłopot, trudne położenie start learning		predicament I'm in a predicament and I completely don't know what to do.
tak czy inaczej, tak czy owak start learning		be that as it may
explain: ingratiating start learning		done in an attempt to get someone’s approval an ingratiating nod/smile
pełen szacunku start learning		deferential
pogarda start learning		contempt I could hear the contempt in her voice.
drobiazgowo, skrupulatnie start learning		painstakingly She was painstakingly prepared for future relationships.
przeszkadzać w czymś [idiom] start learning		put a crimp in something
przywiązywać do czegoś wielką wagę [idiom] start learning		set/lay great store on/by something I've never set much store by money and possessions.
zrogowacieć (o naskórku) start learning		to callous
bezduszny, bezwzględny, bezlitosny, nieczuły, bezuczuciowy start learning		callous (synonym: heartless)
apatyczny, obojętny start learning		apathetic
jasno wysławiający się, elokwentny start learning		articulate
rozmowny, gadatliwy start learning		garrulous The shop assistant was clearly a garrulous woman who enjoyed chattering to her customers.
niedający się wyprowadzić z równowagi, opanowany [potocznie] start learning		unflappable
bojaźliwy, bez charakteru (o osobie) start learning		spineless
ażeby nie, w razie gdyby start learning		lest
rozdzielić, rozdzielać (np. pożywienie, pieniądze) [phrasal verb] start learning		dole sth out
zaabsorbowany czymś, pochłonięty czymś start learning		engrossed in sth
domyślać się, snuć domysły start learning		to conjecture
szeleścić, szumieć / szelest, szmer, szum start learning		rustle
zwieńczenie (historii), scena finałowa (filmu), rozwiązanie (przebiegu akcji) start learning		denouement
zamiłowanie, upodobanie (do czegoś) start learning		penchant (for sth)
robić coś, a nie tylko o tym mówić; poprzeć słowa czynami [idiom] start learning		put one's money where one's mouth is
ślepa uliczka, ślepy zaułek [idiom] start learning		cul-de-sac (both literally and metaphorically)
trafność, stosowność start learning		aptness
robić kogoś w konia, nabierać kogoś [idiom] start learning		pull someone's leg
explain: a big hitter start learning		a person, company or product that is very successful
łagodny, potulny start learning		meek
osoba uszczęśliwiająca innych na siłę start learning		do-gooder
nie spisywać się, nie sprawdzać się start learning		do no good
nie ma sensu czegoś robić start learning		it is no good doing sth
przechylać szalę start learning		tip the scales (or tip the balance)
dziwaczny, cudaczny start learning		outlandish You've got an outlandish hairstyle!
wg mnie, moim zdaniem [potocznie] start learning		in my book
osoba, która nie umie przegrywać start learning		sore loger OR bad sport
drwiący, szyderczy (np. śmiech) start learning		derisive
po zastanowieniu, po namyśle, po rozważeniu (kwestii) start learning		on balance This job offer had some advantages, but on balance he thought he was better off where he is.
dotychczas, do tej pory start learning		hitherto
przelotny, krótki (o uśmiechu, spojrzeniu) start learning		fleeting
chwilowy start learning		momentary / brief There was a momentary silence between us.
pojawiać się jak grzyby po deszczu ALBO odbić się w górę start learning		spring up 1. He sprang up from the ground, standing up immediately. 2. In this city, problems spring up everyday.
wydzielać, wyciekać start learning		to ooze
przeciekać start learning		leak OR seep OR drip (drop by drop) OR ooze out
beczeć, meczeć (owce, barany) / biadolić (potocznie) start learning		to bleat (also works as a noun)
cętka LUB pokrywać plamkami start learning		fleck
zabarwienie, lekki odcień LUB domieszka, nuta (np. żalu) start learning		tinge (noun) 1. His hair is ginger with a tinge of brown. 2. I heard a tinge of bitterness in his voice.
explain: take to sb/sth and doing sth start learning		1. to begin to like sb or sth, 2. to start doing sth as a habit 1. I took to John immediately., 2. Recently he’s taken to wearing a cap.
znaleźć się w kłopotliwym położeniu start learning		find yourself in a predicament
explain: to be at odds with (oneself) start learning		Holding conflicting opinions, beliefs, or intentions. I've been at odds with myself as to what is the best course of action.
zwłaszcza, szczególnie (formalnie) start learning		not least He shocked many, not least when he set up his own school.
stawiać sobie za cel zrobienie czegoś start learning		set your sights on doing something
określenie zbiorowe, określenie zbiorcze start learning		umbrella term (or word)
wysiedlać / wykorzeniać / wyrwać z korzeniem (w ogrodnictwie) start learning		uproot OR disroot
explain: keep one's head above the water start learning		To (barely) avoid being consumed by a stressful or unpleasant situation (often related to work or finance). If credit cards are the only thing keeping your head above water, then your situation is more dire than I thought.
ciężkie przejścia, ciężkie chwile [idiom] start learning		rough ride I've had some rough ride but everything is OK now. OR He helped me through my rough ride.
przekroczony limit konta start learning		overdrawn account
przekroczyć limit konta start learning		go overdrawn
sprawa (przydzielona komuś), kompetencja, zakres odpowiedzialności [BrE][Official] start learning		remit
pod czyimś patronatem [idiom] start learning		under the auspices of sb/sth The whole exhibition, under the auspices of the National Organization for Women, aims to draw attention to the injustices women all over the world face every day.
domena, specjalność (czyjaś) Posiadanie sportowych aut jest domeną bogaczy. start learning		a preserve Owning sports cars is the preserve of the rich.
nadać czemuś/komuś rozgłosu start learning		to raise sb's profile
chronienie, zagwarantowanie (np. praw) start learning		enshrinement (verb: to enshrine in) The right of free speech is enshrined in the Constitution.
wtajemniczyć kogoś w coś start learning		let sb in on sth He let me in on his project but I had to promise not to tell anyone.
na równej stopie z kimś/czymś start learning		on an/the equal footing with/as sb/sth
zakręt, przecznica [BrE] start learning		a turning Turn left on the next turning.
wchodzący, przybysz start learning		incomer
wpatrzony w siebie, zorientowany na własne cele start learning		inward-looking not interested in other people or things that do not affect you
naiwny, prostoduszny start learning		ingenuous, blue-eyed
pogardliwy, wzgardliwy start learning		contemptuous
dzwonienie (np. dzwonka), dźwięczenie, brzęczenie start learning		tinkle
chlupotać start learning		squelch
chrzęst (np. szkła albo kamieni) start learning		crunch You always know when the postman comes because he crunches across the gravel.
piszczeć (o hamulcach), zgrzytać (o zawiasach), mówić wrzaskliwym głosem start learning		screech (also works as a noun) The brakes screeched as he tried to stop the car.
przemęczać się start learning		strain oneself Don't strain yourself so much.
w każdym razie start learning		in any event OR in any case
explain: to have second sight start learning		to be able to know what will happen in the future
dowiadywać się prawdy o czymś start learning		get at the truth about sth He got at the truth about his parents.
szczery do bólu, mówiący bez ogródek start learning		outspoken For a moment, she thought she had been too outspoken.
lekceważący start learning		dismissive (of sth)
podatny na wpływ (emocjonalny, moralny), łatwo ulegający wpływom start learning		impressionable Children of primary school age are very impressionable and tend to believe what they are told.
piętnować (kogoś), napiętnować (czyjeś zachowanie), stygmatyzować start learning		stigmatise
explain: level-headed start learning		somebody who is not controlled by emotions and typically exhibits good judgement and decision making skills Anna is a very level-headed person.
explain: unnerve start learning		to make someone nervous or frightened All this attention is unnerving. I hate being on display.
explain: gung-ho start learning		very enthusiastic, especially about something that might be dangerous
niezaprzeczalnie, nieodparcie start learning		inescapably
zmieniać temat [idiom] start learning		go off at a tangent His mind had gone off at a complete tangent.
uderzać do głowy (np. alkohol, sukces, woda sodowa) start learning		go to somebody's head When the wine went to my head I told him all of my secrets.
mający anielską cierpliwość, wytrzymały start learning		long-suffering He has a long-suffering wife who tolerates his excesses.
konik, ulubiony temat LUB konik na biegunach start learning		hobbyhorse
w całym tego słowa znaczeniu, w najwyższym stopniu [idiom] start learning		par excellence
explain: protege start learning		sb you have under your wings
wcale, ani trochę start learning		not in the least / not the least bit

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