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They rented a basement flat because it was cheaper than other apartments. start learning
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mieszkanie poniżej poziomu ulicy
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We stayed in a small beach hut during our summer holiday. start learning
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He could only afford a bedsit near the city centre. start learning
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My grandparents live in a cosy bungalow by the lake. start learning
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converted loft/loft conversion They turned their attic into a converted loft with a modern design. start learning
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She grew up in a council house on the edge of town. start learning
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lokal komunalny/osiedle bloków komunalnych
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They bought a house in a gated housing estate for extra security. start learning
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The students shared a dormitory with six other people. start learning
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They decided to live on a houseboat and travel along the river. start learning
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Their new maisonette has a private entrance and a small garden. start learning
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dwupoziomowe mieszkanie z osobnym wejściem
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The old manor was surrounded by vast fields and forests. start learning
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mobile home/motor home/trailer They spent the summer travelling in a mobile home. start learning
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She bought a penthouse with a stunning view of the city skyline. start learning
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luksusowy apartament na najwyższym piętrze
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residential home/nursing home Her grandfather now lives in a residential home where he gets daily care. start learning
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The self-contained apartment has its own kitchen and bathroom. start learning
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Elderly people often move into sheltered accommodation for safety. start learning
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mieszkania dla osób niesamodzielnych
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The government is investing in more social housing projects. start learning
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We visited a stately home that had been turned into a museum. start learning
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piękna zabytkowa rezydencja
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tenement building/house/block They live in a tenement building in the old part of the city. start learning
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The street is full of identical terraced houses. start learning
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The thatched cottage looked like something from a fairy tale. start learning
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He works in a tower block in the financial district. start learning
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They bought a townhouse close to the main square. start learning
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The school is just a stone's throw from our house. start learning
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The park is adjacent to the shopping centre. start learning
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We walked down a beautiful cobbled street in the old town. start learning
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Their house is at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. start learning
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The farm can only be reached by a dirt track. start learning
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There is a footpath through the forest. start learning
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highly sought-after/desirable area They bought a flat in a highly sought-after area of the city. start learning
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rejon cieszący się dużym wzięciem
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He grew up in the inner city where life was tough. start learning
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Their cottage is in the middle of nowhere. start learning
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na odludziu, w szczerym polu
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She couldn’t sleep because of the incessant noise outside. start learning
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The flat is close to local amenities such as shops and cafes. start learning
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The church tower is a local landmark. start learning
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miejscowy punkt orientacyjny
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The apartment comes with off-street parking. start learning
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We stayed in a hotel on the seafront. start learning
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The restaurant is in a prime location in the city centre. start learning
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najlepsze/tętniące życiem miejsce
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They live on a quiet residential road. start learning
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superbly/conveniently/centrally located The office is superbly located near the station. start learning
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wspaniale/dogodnie/centralnie położony
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well-served by public transport The area is well-served by public transport. start learning
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within easy reach of/allowing easy access to The house is within easy reach of schools and shops. start learning
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umożliwiający łatwy dostęp do czegoś
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They keep old furniture in the cellar. start learning
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She grows exotic plants in her conservatory. start learning
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The hotel corridor was long and narrow. start learning
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There is a cloakroom downstairs for guests. start learning
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They gathered in the drawing room for tea. start learning
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They built an extension to create a bigger kitchen. start learning
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Their house has an integral garage. start learning
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The master bedroom has a private bathroom. start learning
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The pantry is full of jars and canned food. start learning
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We ate dinner on the patio. start learning
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The children’s toys are in the playroom. start learning
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He sat on the porch and watched the sunset. start learning
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The hotel offers a roof terrace with amazing views. start learning
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We have a spare room for visitors. start learning
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The flat doesn’t have enough storage space. start learning
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przestrzeń do przechowywania
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The washing machine is in the utility room. start learning
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pomieszczenie gospodarcze
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She has a walk-in wardrobe full of clothes. start learning
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all modern conveniences/all mod cons The flat comes with all modern conveniences. start learning
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Hold the banister when going down the stairs. start learning
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The hotel provides fresh bedding every day. start learning
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The boiler broke down in the winter. start learning
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The children share a room with bunk beds. start learning
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The cat runs in and out through the cat flap. start learning
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klapka w drzwiach dla zwierząt
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She bought a new electric cooker. start learning
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They bought new crockery for the kitchen. start learning
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naczynia stołowe, porcelana
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cutlery/flatware/silverware Please set the table with cutlery. start learning
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He left the package on the doorstep. start learning
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She stood in the doorway waiting for him. start learning
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The house has double glazing to keep it warm. start learning
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She pulled the duvet over her head. start learning
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Plug the charger into the electrical socket. start learning
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The living room has a fitted carpet. start learning
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They ordered fitted kitchen units. start learning
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The old floorboards creaked underfoot. start learning
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The living room opens onto the garden through French windows. start learning
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przeszklone drzwi tarasowe
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The drawer is full of kitchen utensils. start learning
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lightning conductor/lightning rod The church tower has a lightning conductor. start learning
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Family photos stood on the mantelpiece. start learning
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They bought a new mattress for their bed. start learning
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The wooden shutters were painted blue. start learning
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He painted the skirting board white. start learning
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The bedroom has a skylight. start learning
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The office entrance has revolving doors. start learning
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Turn off the tap after use. start learning
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The window pane was broken. start learning
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She put flowers on the windowsill. start learning
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worktop/work surface/counter The kitchen worktop is made of marble. start learning
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The room is airy and bright. start learning
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przewiewny, dobrze wentylowany
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There is ample space for storage. start learning
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The desk was cluttered with papers. start learning
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The cottage is small but cosy. start learning
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The flat is cramped and uncomfortable. start learning
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The old door was creaking loudly. start learning
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They bought a derelict house to renovate. start learning
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The dilapidated building is unsafe. start learning
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The dingy room had no windows. start learning
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The draughty hall was freezing cold. start learning
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The abandoned factory is an eyesore. start learning
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The flat is fully equipped with appliances. start learning
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They have a good-sized garden. start learning
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The house feels very homely. start learning
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The old flat is in need of renovation. start learning
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They live in a leafy suburb. start learning
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The garden was overgrown with weeds. start learning
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The beach was pristine and clean. start learning
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They bought a run-down cottage to restore. start learning
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They enjoyed a secluded holiday in the mountains. start learning
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The office is in a multi-storey building. start learning
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jеdno-/wielokondygnacyjny
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The living room is spacious and bright. start learning
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They lived in squalid conditions. start learning
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The stately building impressed visitors. start learning
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The room was stuffy without ventilation. start learning
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Her flat is modern and stylish. start learning
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They enjoyed the tranquil atmosphere of the village. start learning
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The tree-lined avenue led to the park. start learning
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The office has an ultra-modern design. start learning
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unfurnished/sparsely furnished The flat was unfurnished when they moved in. start learning
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nieumeblowany/skąpo umeblowany
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The inn was very welcoming to guests. start learning
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przyjemny, gościnny/niegościnny
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The garden is well-maintained. start learning
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dobrze utrzymany, zadbany
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They parked the car in the driveway. start learning
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The garden has colourful flowerbeds. start learning
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She bought a new flowerpot for her roses. start learning
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He trimmed the hedge with garden shears. start learning
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The tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse. start learning
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A tall hedge surrounds the garden. start learning
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He watered the garden with a hosepipe. start learning
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He bought an electric lawn mower. start learning
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She used a rake to collect the leaves. start learning
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The tools are stored in the shed. start learning
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He dug a hole with a spade. start learning
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She planted flowers with a trowel. start learning
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A vine grew along the wall. start learning
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She pulled weeds from the flowerbed. start learning
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The children played in the yard. start learning
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bin liner/trash bag/garbage bag She put the rubbish in a bin liner. start learning
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He had to change a fuse after the lights went out. start learning
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She folded the laundry neatly. start learning
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He used a drill to make a hole in the wall. start learning
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The plumber fixed the dripping tap. start learning
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give sth a fresh coat/lick of paint They gave the fence a fresh coat of paint. start learning
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The bathroom tiles were covered in grime. start learning
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He hung a picture above the sofa. start learning
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hang/put/peg the washing out She pegged the washing out to dry in the sun. start learning
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He hoovered the carpet before guests arrived. start learning
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lag an outside pipe/the hot-water tank They lagged the outside pipe to prevent freezing. start learning
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obłożyć rurę zewnętrzną/zbiornik gorącej wody warstwą izolującą
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load/unload the dishwasher He unloaded the dishwasher in the morning. start learning
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załadować/rozładować zmywarkę
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They used plaster to fix the wall. start learning
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pull down/draw/open the blinds She pulled down the blinds at night. start learning
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zaciągnąć/otworzyć żaluzje
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He took out the rubbish before work. start learning
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redecorate/renovate/refurbish/restore/do up They plan to renovate the old kitchen. start learning
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redecoration/renovation/refurbishment/restoration The house is closed for renovation. start learning
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She scrubbed the floor until it was clean. start learning
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They sort the rubbish into recycling bins. start learning
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They tiled the kitchen walls. start learning
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położyć kafelki/tapetę na ścianach
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The plumber unblocked the drain. start learning
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She wiped the table with a cloth. start learning
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amount of notice/notice period The contract specifies a two-month notice period. start learning
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długość okresu wypowiedzenia
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at three/six months' notice He can leave the job at three months' notice. start learning
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z trzy-/sześciomiesięcznym okresem wypowiedzenia
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The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent. start learning
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The family faced eviction after months of unpaid rent. start learning
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fall behind with/miss your rent payments She fell behind with her rent payments during the pandemic. start learning
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zalegać z opłatami za wynajem
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They signed a fixed-term tenancy for twelve months. start learning
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wynajem na czas określony
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give sb notice to quit their flat The landlord gave them notice to quit their flat. start learning
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wręczyć komuś nakaz opuszczenia mieszkania
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lease runs for/runs out in The lease runs out in six months. start learning
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najem jest ważny przez/kończy się w
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They decided to let out their house while living abroad. start learning
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wynająć komuś dom/mieszkanie
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provide a guarantor/references You must provide a guarantor before signing the contract. start learning
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wskazać poręczyciela/dostarczyć referencje
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They have occupied the flat for three years. start learning
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zajmować, zamieszkiwać w domu/mieszkaniu
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put down a (holding) deposit She put down a deposit to secure the apartment. start learning
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Always read the small print before signing. start learning
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czytać informacje napisane drobnym drukiem
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sign a lease/rental contract/agreement They signed a lease for the new flat. start learning
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He decided to sublet his room during the summer. start learning
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They took in a lodger to help pay the rent. start learning
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She took on a high rent for a central flat. start learning
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wziąć na siebie płacenie wysokiego czynszu
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The tenant complained about the heating system. start learning
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They terminated the contract early by mutual agreement. start learning
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terms of a lease/the tenancy/the contract The terms of the lease are very strict. start learning
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They made a verbal agreement before signing. start learning
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The seller accepted their offer on the house. start learning
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They agreed a sale after weeks of negotiations. start learning
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apply for/take out/secure a mortgage They applied for a mortgage to buy their first home. start learning
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ubiegać się o/wziąć/zapewnić sobie kredyt hipoteczny
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They offered less than the asking price. start learning
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They were gazumped when another buyer paid more. start learning
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She booked a viewing for the flat online. start learning
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zarezerwować termin oględzin
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They closed the deal on their dream house. start learning
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The buyers exchanged contracts last week. start learning
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sfinalizować umowę kupna-sprzedaży nieruchomości
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factor in the full/additional costs Don’t forget to factor in the additional costs of repairs. start learning
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uwzględnić wszystkie/dodatkowe koszty
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They got a survey done before buying the house. start learning
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get your property valued/get a valuation The bank asked them to get the property valued. start learning
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zamówić wycenę nieruchomości
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The sale fell through at the last minute. start learning
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dojść/nie dojść do skutku (o transakcji)
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high demand for properties There is high demand for properties in the city. start learning
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duży popyt na nieruchomości
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They spent months house hunting before finding one. start learning
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poszukiwanie domu do kupienia
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The housing association manages the flats in this block. start learning
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We went to an open viewing last weekend. start learning
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ogólnodostępne oglądanie domu/mieszkania
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They had to pay stamp duty when buying the house. start learning
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pull/back out of the purchase/sale They backed out of the sale due to high costs. start learning
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wycofać się z kupna/sprzedaży
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put a property on the market They put their property on the market last month. start learning
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wystawić nieruchomość na sprzedaż
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put in an offer/application He put in an offer that was immediately accepted. start learning
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They tried to renegotiate the price after the survey. start learning
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The bank repossessed the house after years of missed payments. start learning
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odebrać dom osobie nie spłacającej rat kredytu hipotecznego
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the property is under offer The property is under offer, so it’s no longer available. start learning
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ktoś złożył ofertę na zakup tej nieruchomości
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book a removal company/packing service They booked a removal company to help with the move. start learning
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zamówić firmę przeprowadzkową/usługę pakowania
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zapakować w folię bąbelkową start learning
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She wrapped the glasses in bubble wrap.
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He decluttered his flat before moving out. start learning
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pozbyć się niepotrzebnych rzeczy
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They dismantled the furniture to carry it downstairs. start learning
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The price includes all fixtures and fittings. start learning
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Handle these fragile items carefully. start learning
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delikatne/kruche przedmioty
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They invited friends to a housewarming party. start learning
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label/number/secure the boxes She labelled all the boxes before moving. start learning
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opisać/ponumerować/zabezpieczyć kartony
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lug boxes up and down the stairs They lugged boxes up and down the stairs all day. start learning
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wnosić pudła w górę/dół po schodach
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He sealed the box with packing tape. start learning
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The architect showed them the blueprint of the house. start learning
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Children must not enter the building site. start learning
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The walls are made of concrete. start learning
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cornerstone/foundation stone The cornerstone of the church was laid in 1885. start learning
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The rainwater flows through the drainpipe. start learning
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The architect drew up plans for the extension. start learning
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The building’s exterior was painted white. start learning
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The facade of the building is decorated with sculptures. start learning
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The path was paved with flagstones. start learning
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She climbed a flight of stairs to reach the flat. start learning
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The floor plan shows three bedrooms. start learning
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get an architect on board They got an architect on board to redesign the kitchen. start learning
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Good insulation keeps the house warm. start learning
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izolacja/ocieplenie budynku
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The interior was decorated in a modern style. start learning
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She studied landscape architecture at university. start learning
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They laid the foundations for the new school. start learning
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The floor was made of marble. start learning
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They bought a flat in a new build. start learning
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She oversaw the project from start to finish. start learning
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planning permission/consent They applied for planning permission for the extension. start learning
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They bought a plot of land to build a house. start learning
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The plumbing in the old house needed replacing. start learning
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instalacja wodno-kanalizacyjna
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They demolished the old factory. start learning
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She put the final touches to her design. start learning
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nadawać czemuś ostatnie szlify
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They put up a new fence around the garden. start learning
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The castle restoration project took ten years. start learning
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The town invested in a new sewage system. start learning
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The roof was covered with slate tiles. start learning
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stairwell/stairway/staircase Smoke filled the stairwell. start learning
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The bridge is made of steel. start learning
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The house was built from timber. start learning
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drewno (jako materiał budowlany)
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The new library is still under construction. start learning
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The electrician checked the wiring. start learning
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