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"I love having all my tools in my pockets so I don't dilly-dally looking for a wrench." (To waste time or loiter). start learning
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"I use my breast pocket for itsy-bitsy things like my personal stamp." start learning
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The fabric on this new uniform is super-duper soft; it has such a cozy feel." start learning
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"I can't just throw my tools into my pockets willy-nilly; I need to know exactly where my adjustable wrench is!" "I can't just throw my tools into my pockets willy-nilly; I need to know exactly where my adjustable wrench is!" start learning
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"We need a tough uniform, not some namby-pamby thin fabric." start learning
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"My pocket is a hodge-podge of stamps, pins, and tools." start learning
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go belly up, To fail completely, go bankrupt, or cease to exist. The tech startup burned through its funding and went belly up within six months start learning
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zbankrutować, całkowicie upaść, przestać istnieć.
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We’re going to need a bigger house now that Sarah has a bun in the oven.” start learning
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Teraz, kiedy Sarah jest w ciąży będziemy potrzebować większego domu.
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Hush-hush: "Don't tell the boss yet." Sub-rosa: "This is strictly off the record." start learning
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Cicho: „Nie mów jeszcze szefowi”. Sub-rosa: „To będzie ściśle tajne”.
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Checking your phone constantly during a first date is a total no-no if you want a second one." start learning
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Stop being such a yo-yo with your decisions; every time you change your mind, it causes a new boo-boo for the rest of the team to fix." start learning
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to have beef with someone I’ve had major beef with that vending machine ever since it stole my dollar and refused to give me my chips." "Are you two still having beef over who actually won that board game three years ago?" start learning
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He’s still feeling salty because I beat his high score in the first five minutes of the game." "Don't get salty with me just because I told you that your 'mystery casserole' looks a bit suspicious!" start learning
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zrób sobie słoną minę z kimś
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"I love the work, but they pay me peanuts, so I’m basically living on prayer and ramen noodles." "You can't expect expert advice when you're only willing to pay peanuts for it." start learning
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"He wants to sell his house to start a professional kite-flying team? He's gone out of his trolley." "The boss was absolutely out of his trolley today, shouting at the printer like it owed him money." start learning
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"If you're going to keep complaining about the noise, you might as well put a socket in it and shut up." "That old engine is dead quiet; we need to put a socket in it and get some real power running through the gears start learning
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I'm heading out now, but gimme a bell when you get to the pub." "If you get stuck with that trolley project, gimme a bell and we'll figure it out." start learning
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Just give the starter motor a quick tap, turn the key, and Bob’s your ankle—the old girl's purring again." The "Quick Result" Usage: "Add a splash of vinegar to the water, let it simmer, and Bob’s your ankle: the perfect poached egg." start learning
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Powinieneś kupić bilet, tak już jest.
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do be a dear,"How utterly divine of you" Oh, you’ve noticed my glass is empty? How terribly kind of you, do be a dear and fetch the decanter from the study." start learning
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The sun is actually peeking through the clouds for once—rather splendid, isn't it?" The Triumph: "He finally managed to put a socket in it, and now the garden looks rather splendid, wouldn't you say?" start learning
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he is trimming the bushes start learning
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This table is made of solid oak." "She wore a beautiful dress made of silk." "Most wine bottles are made of glass." start learning
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Paper is made from wood pulp." (You can't see the wood anymore). "Cheese is made from milk." "Plastic is usually made from oil." start learning
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zrobiony z ale nie ma po tym śladu
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The Rule: Used for recipes or a list of components. Sentences: "This sauce was made with fresh basil and garlic." "The cake is made with almond flour instead of wheat." "This cocktail is made with premium vodka." start learning
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The puppy spent the afternoon gnawing on the leg of the kitchen table." start learning
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Szczeniak spędził popołudnie gryząc nogę kuchennego stołu.
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With the bus jolting over every pothole in the road, I found it impossible to take a nap." start learning
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Ponieważ autobus podskakiwał na każdej dziurze w drodze, nie mogłem się zdrzemnąć.
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The storm was so fierce that the constant window rattling kept the entire family awake." start learning
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Burza była tak silna, że nieustanne trzęsące się okna nie pozwalały spać całej rodzinie.
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He was writing so fast and with such force that he ended up cramping the paper in his fist." " In a fit of frustration, she started cramping the paper into a messy ball to throw it away." start learning
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Pisał tak szybko i z taką siłą, że w końcu zacisnął papier w pięści.
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"I take a coffee with sugar and milk, feeling the warmth seep into my palms while the leaves rustle against the porch steps." start learning
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„Biorę kawę z cukrem i mlekiem, czuję ciepło przenikające moje dłonie, a liście szeleszczą na schodach ganku.”
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I’m going to stop at the cafe to get a coffee before work." At home: "I’m going to the kitchen to get a coffee (make one)." start learning
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Wstąpię do kawiarni, żeby napić się kawy przed pracą. W domu: Idę do kuchni, żeby napić się kawy (zrobić kawę).
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"To stay healthy, he decided to eschew processed sugars and late-night snacks." start learning
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„Aby zachować zdrowie, postanowił unikać przetworzonego cukru i nocnych przekąsek”.
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The judge was known for her unshakable probity, making her the most respected figure in the legal community." start learning
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Sędzia słynęła ze swojej niezachwianej uczciwości, co czyniło ją najbardziej szanowaną postacią w środowisku prawniczym.
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"He began to writhe in his seat as the speaker brought up the embarrassing story from his childhood." start learning
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„Zaczął się wić na krześle, gdy mówca opowiedział mu wstydliwą historię z dzieciństwa”.
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Standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon, she was struck by an ineffable sense of wonder start learning
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Stojąc na skraju Wielkiego Kanionu, ogarnęło ją niewypowiedziane poczucie zdumienia
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People often conflate being 'busy' with being 'productive,' but they are very different things." start learning
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Ludzie często mylą bycie „zajętym” z byciem „produktywnym”, ale to zupełnie różne rzeczy.
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