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wyruszyć
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set off
kłopot, męczarnia
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hassle
eclipses
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makes something seem less important
Coronavirus eclipsed Brexit in the UK's media. When she scored her 100th goal, she eclipsed all other players' achievements for the club.
(something/someone's) moment
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an opportunity to achieve something significant
This seems like climate protestors' moment. Most people now accept something needs to be done. It's Jones's moment. If he doesn't take it now, he may never become champion.
embattled
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experiencing a lot of difficulties
The embattled prime minister was finally forced to resign after yet another scandal. The embattled department store eventually had to shut down after years of low profits.
plummeting
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falling quickly and suddenly
Our sales are plummeting - we need a new business strategy. Tourist numbers have plummeted due to coronavirus.
star struck
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describes someone who admires famous people greatly
Rob was totally star-struck when he met Paul McCartney. Star-struck football fans waited outside the stadium to try to get their favourite players' autographs.
woe betide (somebody)
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informal British expression said when there will be trouble for some, or when someone will be punished if they do a particular thing
immune system
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the organs, cells and processes which protect the human body from infection and illness
stripped off
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took off clothes
clawing
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grabbing and attacking with sharp fingernails
filthy
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very dirty
hauled
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pulled something heavy
countrymen
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people from the same country
account
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(here) report of what happened
control freak
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person who tries to make things happen the way they want them to
Broadly speaking
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szeroko mówiąc
Distinct
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Odrębny
rzekomo
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allegedly
a dog's dinner
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an informal way to say something that looks messy or has been very badly done
shaper
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something that has a strong influence on how a situation develops
underlying trend
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general direction or development in how people behave which is real but not immediately obvious
broad exposure
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wide range of experiences
the blues
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feeling sad
From the blues to blue health - the power of waves is helping people to ride out the storm.
ride out the storm
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deal with a difficult situation
From the blues to blue health - the power of waves are [is] helping people to ride out the storm.
inclined
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skłonny
sweeps
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easily wins everything that can be won
The team won the final match 3-0 to sweep to victory. Critics were amazed when the drama series completely swept the awards ceremony.
win big
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win many times, or win a large prize
The football team are hoping to win big in tonight's championship match. He won big during his visit to the casino last night!
a big night
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an important evening which is usually expected
The actors had a big night. They took home seven awards. They've been planning the wedding reception for ages. It will be a big night.

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