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Tom is my best mate from school. start learning
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She had lunch with a colleague yesterday. start learning
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He turned out to be a distant relative of mine. start learning
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She became his closest confidant. start learning
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We spent the holidays with our extended family. start learning
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The child was placed with a foster family. start learning
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She bought a gift for her goddaughter. start learning
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chrześniak / chrześniaczka
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half-brother / half-sister She lives with her half-brother. start learning
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Only immediate family were invited. start learning
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We visited my in-laws last weekend. start learning
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We met through a mutual friend. start learning
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They come from a traditional nuclear family. start learning
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They are proud of their offspring. start learning
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He grew up as an only child. start learning
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Each spouse must sign the document. start learning
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She cares a lot about her stepbrother. start learning
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stepfather / stepmother / stepson / stepdaughter His stepfather helped him a lot. start learning
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ojczym / macocha / pasierb / pasierbica
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He considers him his sworn enemy. start learning
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She is a great travelling companion. start learning
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I found a travel buddy online. start learning
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He backed out of the deal at the last moment. start learning
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She is always there for her friends. start learning
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być zawsze wsparciem dla kogoś
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be on the same wavelength We are on the same wavelength. start learning
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nadawać na tych samych falach
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His family is very supportive of him. start learning
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She blurted out the secret. start learning
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He tried to cheer her up after the exam. start learning
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Let me clear up this misunderstanding. start learning
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They finally found common ground. start learning
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The twins are complete opposites. start learning
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She complimented him on his new haircut. start learning
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powiedzieć komuś komplement
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He paid her a nice compliment. start learning
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powiedzieć komuś komplement
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They had to compromise to solve the problem. start learning
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Both sides made a compromise. start learning
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She confided in her best friend. start learning
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He embraced his mother tightly. start learning
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get on like a house on fire They get on like a house on fire. start learning
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give sb your undivided attention Please give your child your undivided attention. start learning
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poświęcić komuś całą uwagę
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They often gossip about their neighbours. start learning
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She has a soft spot for her nephew. start learning
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I haven’t heard from him in weeks. start learning
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She helped me out with my homework. start learning
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They hit it off immediately. start learning
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Those two are joined at the hip. start learning
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He kept back some important details. start learning
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I only know her by sight. start learning
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Please don’t let me down. start learning
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She let him in on the plan. start learning
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He let the secret out accidentally. start learning
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She looks back on her childhood with joy. start learning
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He tried to make up for his mistake. start learning
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They finally made up with each other. start learning
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I tried to reason with him, but he wouldn’t listen. start learning
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You should show your appreciation more often. start learning
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She showed her gratitude by writing a letter. start learning
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He likes to socialise with his neighbours. start learning
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She took on a big commitment. start learning
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He talked her into joining the club. start learning
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He loves winding his brother up. start learning
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He finally asked her out on Friday. start learning
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They are madly in love with each other. start learning
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być w kimś szaleńczo zakochanym
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They worked hard to bring up their children well. start learning
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She found out he had cheated on her. start learning
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They met through a dating app. start learning
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serwis/aplikacja randkowa
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Over the years they slowly drifted apart. start learning
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They live comfortably as a dual-income family. start learning
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rodzina z dwoma dochodami
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A two-income family can manage expenses more easily. start learning
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rodzina z dwoma dochodami
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He dumped her unexpectedly. start learning
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Their engagement was announced last week. start learning
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He fell for her the moment they met. start learning
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After months apart, they got back together. start learning
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They got engaged in Paris. start learning
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zaręczyć się / rozwieść się
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She got pregnant last year. start learning
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She gave birth to a healthy baby boy. start learning
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She’s been going out with him for two months. start learning
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They have joint custody of their daughter. start learning
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mieć wspólną opiekę nad dzieckiem
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He has a crush on his classmate. start learning
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He had an affair with a colleague. start learning
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She struggled to recover from heartbreak. start learning
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heartbroken / broken-hearted He felt heartbroken after the breakup. start learning
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long-distance relationship They are in a long-distance relationship. start learning
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The newlyweds spent their honeymoon in Greece. start learning
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Parenting requires patience. start learning
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pay alimony / child support / maintenance He pays child support every month. start learning
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She is the primary breadwinner in the family. start learning
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He proposed to her on the beach. start learning
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They decided to separate after many arguments. start learning
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Modern families often shift gender roles. start learning
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odwrócić tradycyjne role płci
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spend quality time with the children He tries to spend quality time with his children. start learning
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mądrze spędzać czas z dziećmi
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split up / break up (with sb) start learning
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start/stop seeing each other They started seeing each other in April. start learning
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zacząć/przestać się spotykać
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He became a stay-at-home parent after the baby was born. start learning
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niepracujący zawodowo rodzic
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She chose to be a stay-at-home mother. start learning
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niepracująca zawodowo matka
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He is a stay-at-home father now. start learning
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niepracujący zawodowo ojciec
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They were known for their stormy relationship. start learning
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They finally tied the knot last summer. start learning
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We chilled out by the pool all afternoon. start learning
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divide/share the chores equally They try to share the chores equally. start learning
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follow/maintain a routine She maintains a strict morning routine. start learning
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wykonywać rutynowe czynności
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I need to get an early night today. start learning
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We had a long lie-in on Sunday. start learning
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He forgot to put out the rubbish. start learning
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wynosić/segregować śmieci
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She ran a bath after work. start learning
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I need to run some errands today. start learning
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Don’t forget to set the alarm. start learning
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We slept in during the holidays. start learning
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They stocked up on essentials before winter. start learning
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robić zapasy niezbędnych rzeczy
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He took a short nap after lunch. start learning
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They whiled away the time by playing cards. start learning
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start learning
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The package should arrive any day now. start learning
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I’m not planning to move anytime soon. start learning
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We left at the crack of dawn. start learning
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She finished her project at the last minute. start learning
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At times, I feel overwhelmed. start learning
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Back in the day, we played outside for hours. start learning
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burn the candle at both ends He’s burning the candle at both ends before exams. start learning
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I visit my grandparents every so often. start learning
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I’ll call you first thing tomorrow. start learning
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You can wait here in the meantime. start learning
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He arrived home in the small hours. start learning
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That event feels light years away. start learning
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More often than not, she arrives early. start learning
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He exercises on a daily basis. start learning
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The bus leaves at 7 on the dot. start learning
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Things changed over the course of time. start learning
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We need to act sooner rather than later. start learning
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He arrived on time to the minute. start learning
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She is an avid photographer. start learning
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He became hooked on cycling. start learning
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dostać bzika na punkcie czegoś
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We binge-watched the whole series in two days. start learning
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oglądać wiele odcinków z rzędu
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do a jigsaw/crossword puzzle She loves doing crossword puzzles. start learning
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układać puzzle/rozwiązać krzyżówkę
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They did an assault course during training. start learning
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do sth out of your comfort zone Try doing something out of your comfort zone. start learning
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zrobić coś poza strefą komfortu
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They went clubbing last night. start learning
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We went for a stroll in the park. start learning
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Let’s go out and about this evening. start learning
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I love hanging out with my friends. start learning
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We decided to have a quiet night in. start learning
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spędzić spokojny wieczór w domu
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have sb over (for a meal) We had them over for dinner. start learning
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They enjoy hill walking on weekends. start learning
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I read books to pass the time. start learning
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My grandmother taught me how to knit. start learning
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After work, I like to put my feet up. start learning
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The centre offers many recreational activities. start learning
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aktywności w czasie wolnym
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Reading is one of my favourite solitary pastimes. start learning
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stay over/overnight/the night You can stay over if it's late. start learning
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A warm bath helps me unwind. start learning
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She tried wild swimming for the first time. start learning
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pływanie w otwartych wodach
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attend a church service/midnight mass/funeral We attended a church service last Sunday. start learning
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brać udział w nabożeństwie/pasterce/pogrzebie
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bachelor party/stag night His friends organised a big stag night. start learning
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They were reunited after many years. start learning
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spotkać się z kimś ponownie
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They booked a venue for the reception. start learning
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She received a bouquet of flowers. start learning
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The burial took place quietly. start learning
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They buried him next to his wife. start learning
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call for/deserve a celebration This achievement calls for a celebration! start learning
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zasługiwać na świętowanie
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Their success is a cause for celebration. start learning
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They got married in a small chapel. start learning
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The family reunion happens every year. start learning
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They held a ceremony to commemorate the event. start learning
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They built a commemorative statue. start learning
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The congregation stood in silence. start learning
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The coronation was watched worldwide. start learning
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declare a bank/public holiday The government declared a public holiday. start learning
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We should get together more often. start learning
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get-together/social gathering They had a small get-together last weekend. start learning
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Her hen party was unforgettable. start learning
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They hosted a celebration in their garden. start learning
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in celebration/commemoration of sth They marched in celebration of freedom. start learning
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They mourned their friend for weeks. start learning
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observe a religious holiday They observe this religious holiday every year. start learning
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obchodzić święto religijne
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Many people came to pay their respects. start learning
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We were saddened by his passing. start learning
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send/offer your condolences They offered their condolences to the family. start learning
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The neighbourhood organised a street party. start learning
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They threw a big birthday party. start learning
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She kept her wedding bouquet for years. start learning
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She is adventurous and loves trying new things. start learning
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They live an alternative lifestyle. start learning
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He’s a real daredevil when skiing. start learning
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His erratic behaviour worried his family. start learning
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She lives a glamorous life full of travel and fashion. start learning
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It was a hectic week at work. start learning
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They tried to keep up appearances despite their problems. start learning
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Many people buy things just to keep up with the Joneses. start learning
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keep your head above water He works two jobs to keep his head above water. start learning
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utrzymywać się na powierzchni
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They threw a lavish wedding reception. start learning
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lead/live/maintain a (healthy) lifestyle She tries to maintain a healthy lifestyle. start learning
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prowadzić (zdrowy) styl życia
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Moving to the countryside was a major lifestyle choice for them. start learning
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wybór / zmiana stylu życia
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He loves extreme sports and lives life on the edge. start learning
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She believes in living life to its fullest. start learning
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He travels so much that he practically lives out of a suitcase. start learning
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Ever since he won the lottery, he’s been living the life of Riley. start learning
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żyć jak u Pana Boga za piecem
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mix business with pleasure They sometimes mix business with pleasure on business trips. start learning
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łączyć przyjemne z pożytecznym
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I need a change of scenery after working here for ten years. start learning
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potrzebować zmiany otoczenia
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The holiday abroad gave her a new lease of life. start learning
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He became reclusive after the incident. start learning
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samotny, stroniący od ludzi
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She takes criticism in her stride. start learning
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He decided to turn over a new leaf and quit smoking start learning
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Emotional abuse can be just as damaging as physical. start learning
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be at each other's throats They were at each other's throats all morning. start learning
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be lenient/strict with sb Teachers are often strict with students during exams. start learning
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być pobłażliwym / surowym
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He is on bad terms with his neighbour. start learning
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be sick to death of sb/sth I'm sick to death of his excuses. start learning
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She’s sitting on the fence about the decision. start learning
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What he said was a blatant lie. start learning
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Money has always been a bone of contention between them. start learning
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They finally buried the hatchet after years of arguing. start learning
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They needed to talk to clear the air. start learning
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The therapist counselled the couple. start learning
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doradzać/prowadzić terapię
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She’s going to counselling to deal with stress. start learning
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His comments crossed the line. start learning
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She tried to defuse the situation before it got worse. start learning
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Domestic violence is a serious issue. start learning
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They fell out over money. start learning
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He tends to fly off the handle easily. start learning
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He fooled everyone with his story. start learning
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The generation gap between them is huge. start learning
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He got into bad company at school. start learning
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get off on the wrong foot They got off on the wrong foot during the meeting. start learning
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His constant talking gets on my nerves. start learning
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give sb the silent treatment She gave him the silent treatment for days. start learning
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After losing his job, he went off the rails. start learning
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She grounded her son for a week. start learning
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She hates the sight of him. start learning
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have a difference of opinion They had a difference of opinion about the plan. start learning
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They had a shouting match in the kitchen. start learning
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A heated argument broke out between them. start learning
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His comment was a serious insult. start learning
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The parents laid down some rules for their kids. start learning
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His friends left him high and dry when he needed help. start learning
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They decided to let bygones be bygones. start learning
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He totally lost it when he heard the news. start learning
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Her behaviour makes my blood boil. start learning
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The advertisement misled many customers. start learning
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It was just a simple misunderstanding. start learning
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She keeps nagging him about chores. start learning
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He neglected his responsibilities. start learning
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His words insulted many people. start learning
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The remark was deeply offensive. start learning
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Her parents are extremely overprotective. start learning
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His anger was a complete overreaction. start learning
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Don’t patronise me, please. start learning
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traktować protekcjonalnie
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He tried to pick a fight with his brother. start learning
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They provoked him into reacting violently. start learning
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She hates it when people pry into her private life. start learning
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They put pressure on him to decide. start learning
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They often quarrel about money. start learning
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He really rattles my cage sometimes. start learning
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Teenagers often rebel against their parents. start learning
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He saw red when he heard what happened. start learning
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Her constant complaining drives me up the wall. start learning
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Parents must set boundaries for children. start learning
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They need to sort out their problems. start learning
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He keeps splitting hairs instead of solving the issue. start learning
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He behaves like a spoilt brat. start learning
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start learning
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Don’t take your friends for granted. start learning
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They finally talked things through. start learning
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The teacher told him off for being late. start learning
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After a long discussion, they worked things out. start learning
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