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The photo came out blurry and out of focus. start learning
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nieostry / poza ostrością (not sharp or clear in image/vision) Look at this photo, it's completely OOF!
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I need to account for all the expenses from my trip. start learning
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wyjaśniać / stanowić część (to explain the reason for something or form a total)
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She gave a clear account of what happened last night. start learning
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zdać relację z (to tell a story or describe an event)
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We will take your suggestions into account. start learning
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brać pod uwagę (to consider a fact when making a decision)
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You should take account of the extra costs. start learning
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uwzględniać (to pay attention to something while planning)
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On account of his illness, he couldn't attend the meeting. start learning
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z powodu (because of something)
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By all accounts, the new restaurant is wonderful. start learning
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według wszystkich (according to what people say)
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Please don't worry on my account. start learning
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ze względu na kogoś (for someone's sake or benefit)
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I associate summer with warm beach days. start learning
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kojarzyć coś z (to connect two ideas or things in your mind)
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His job is hanging in the balance right now. start learning
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wisieć na włosku (to be in an uncertain or critical situation)
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You must strike a balance between study and fun. start learning
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odnaleźć równowagę (to find a good middle ground between opposites)
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upset/alter/redress the balance They took steps to redress the balance of payments. start learning
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zmienić lub przywrócić równowagę (to change or restore equality)
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Finding the right balance between work and life is tough. start learning
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równowaga pomiędzy (a state of equal importance or weight)
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On balance, I think we made the right choice. start learning
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po namyśle / ogólnie (after considering all factors overall)
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The sudden bump knocked him off balance. start learning
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tracący równowagę / zaskoczony (unsteady or surprised)
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Trust is the basis for any strong friendship. start learning
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podstawa do (the foundation or starting point for something)
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on a daily/temporary/etc basis We check our email on a daily basis. start learning
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na co dzień / tymczasowo (how often or under what condition something occurs)
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She was selected on the basis of her skills. start learning
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na podstawie (based on specific evidence or reason)
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He expressed his belief in honest communication. start learning
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wyrażać przekonania (to state what you believe)
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Her belief in honesty guided her decisions. start learning
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wiara w / przekonanie że (faith or conviction in something)
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contrary to popular belief Contrary to popular belief, coffee isn't always bad for you. start learning
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wbrew powszechnemu przekonaniu (unlike what most people think)
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The sheer beauty of the mountains was beyond belief. start learning
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nie do wiary (incredible or extremely hard to believe)
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He spoke up in the belief that justice would win. start learning
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w przekonaniu że (acting because you think something is true)
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popular/widely held/widespread/firm/strong/growing belief There is a growing belief that change is necessary. start learning
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powszechne lub silne przekonanie (an opinion shared by many)
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I need to pick your brain on this coding issue. start learning
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zasięgnąć u kogoś rady (to ask an expert for advice or ideas)
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She racked her brains trying to find the keys. start learning
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łamać sobie głowę (to try very hard to remember or solve something)
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He was the brains behind the new marketing strategy. start learning
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mózg całego przedsięwzięcia (the mastermind of a plan)
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That was a completely brainless thing to do. start learning
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bezmyślny (stupid or lacking thought)
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The new program is the brainchild of our CEO. start learning
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autorski pomysł / projekt (an original idea created by someone)
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We met to brainstorm new marketing strategies. start learning
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przeprowadzić burzę mózgów (to generate many new ideas quickly)
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Adverts try to brainwash people into buying useless things. start learning
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manipulować / prać mózg (to force someone to accept a belief)
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She had a brilliant brainwave and solved the code. start learning
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nagłe olśnienie (a sudden clever idea)
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bring sth to a conclusion The lawyer brought the debate to a firm conclusion. start learning
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doprowadzić coś do końca (to finish or finalize a debate or process)
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come to / arrive at / reach a conclusion We reached a conclusion after hours of talk. start learning
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dosłużyć do wniosku (to make a decision after considering facts)
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Try not to jump to conclusions too quickly. start learning
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wyciągać pochopne wnioski (to form an opinion too quickly)
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In conclusion, practice makes perfect. start learning
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na zakończenie (used to introduce the final part of a speech)
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This is the natural conclusion of our study. start learning
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koniec / zwieńczenie (the final part or result of a process)
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Accepting the deal was the logical conclusion. start learning
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logiczny wniosek (an outcome that makes sense based on facts)
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The election victory felt like a foregone conclusion. start learning
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z góry przesądzony rezultat (an inevitable and predictable result)
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Please take all facts into consideration. start learning
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wziąć pod uwagę (to think carefully about a fact)
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The manager gave full consideration to her proposal. start learning
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rozważyć coś (to spend time thinking deeply about an idea)
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He showed great consideration for her feelings. start learning
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okazać szacunek/wzgląd (to act politely and care about feelings)
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Several new plans are under consideration. start learning
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będący przedmiotem rozważań (currently being discussed or evaluated)
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I sent the draft for your consideration. start learning
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do czyjegoś rozpatrzenia (submitted for someone to review)
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We left early out of consideration for her. start learning
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przez wzgląd na kogoś (doing something out of kindness for someone)
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I highly doubt that they will arrive on time. start learning
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wątpić że (to feel uncertain about something being true)
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Teachers have their doubts about his explanation. start learning
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mieć wątpliwości co do (to feel suspicious or uncertain about something)
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New evidence cast doubt on the verdict. start learning
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rzucić cień wątpliwości (to make something seem unreliable)
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His absence raised doubts among the team. start learning
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budzić wątpliwości (to cause people to feel uncertain)
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The success of the project is in doubt. start learning
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stać pod znakiem zapytania (being uncertain or at risk)
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I have no doubt as to her honesty. start learning
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wątpliwość co do (uncertainty regarding a specific topic)
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She proved her talent beyond any doubt. start learning
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ponad wszelką wątpliwość (completely proven and certain)
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The jury found him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. start learning
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uzasadniona wątpliwość (proof needed to find someone guilty legally)
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Without a doubt, this is my favourite song. start learning
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bez wątpienia (definitely true)
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His true intentions are open to doubt. start learning
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budzący wątpliwości (not proven and easy to question)
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I often dream of living by the sea. start learning
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marzyć lub śnić o (to imagine an ideal situation or see images during sleep)
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I had a dream that I could fly. start learning
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mieć sen lub marzenie (to experience stories while sleeping or hold an ambition)
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It is a dream to own a house like this. start learning
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marzenie by (something that brings great joy to do)
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beyond your wildest dreams The success was beyond his wildest dreams. start learning
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przechodzący najśmielsze oczekiwania (far better than imagined)
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Getting this job is a dream come true. start learning
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spełnienie marzeń (a real event fulfilling a long wish)
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You think you can beat me? In your dreams! start learning
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chyba w twoich snach (used to tell someone something won't happen)
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Everything went according to plan, like a dream. start learning
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jak z bajki / bez zarzutu (working or going very smoothly)
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Please focus on completing your task. start learning
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skupić się na (to direct attention or energy toward something)
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The focus of the event was sustainability. start learning
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centrum zainteresowania (the main center of attention)
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Adjust the lens until the image is in focus. start learning
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ostry / wyraźny (clear and sharp image)
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The focus group provided helpful feedback. start learning
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grupa badawcza/fokusowa (a group gathered to give feedback) I was invited to be a part of a ______ and see this new TV-show before it airs.
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Safety is the main focus of our design. start learning
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główny priorytet (the most important objective)
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have/give the (false) impression that Don't give people the false impression that it's easy. start learning
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odnieść/sprawić (fałszywe) wrażenie (to make people form an opinion)
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She did a hilarious impression of her teacher. start learning
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parodiować kogoś (to copy someone's voice/actions for fun)
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create/make an impression (on sb) He made a lasting impression on the interviewer. start learning
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zrobić na kimś wrażenie (to leave a strong effect on someone)
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under the impression that I was under the impression that class was canceled. start learning
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być przekonanym że (believing something that might not be true)
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First impressions can often be deceiving. start learning
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pierwsze wrażenia (initial opinion formed when meeting someone)
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make a mental note (of/about) I made a mental note to call him later. start learning
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zapamiętać sobie coś w duchu (to consciously try to remember something)
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We practiced mental arithmetic in math class. start learning
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liczenie w pamięci (calculating numbers in your head)
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Society needs to talk more about mental illness. start learning
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choroba psychiczna (a condition affecting emotion or behavior)
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Though he is twenty, his mental age is lower. start learning
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wiek rozwoju umysłowego (level of mental development compared to average)
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zdrowie psychiczne (psychological and emotional well Walking in nature boosts your mental health.
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I can't make up my mind which cake to buy. start learning
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zdecydować się (to reach a final decision)
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It completely slipped my mind to post the letter. start learning
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przejść przez myśl / wylecieć z głowy (to occur to someone or be forgotten)
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Bear in mind that traffic will be heavy. start learning
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mieć na uwadze (to remember a fact while planning)
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track mind when it comes to football. myśleć tylko o jednym (to be obsessed with only one topic) start learning
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A good book takes my mind off work. start learning
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odciągnąć uwagę od (to distract someone from stress)
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That scent brings to mind summer vacations. start learning
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przywodzić na myśl (to remind someone of something)
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She is in two minds about accepting the job offer. start learning
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być niezdecydowanym (undecided between two options)
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Tell me what is on your mind. start learning
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leżeć na sercu / zaprzątać uwagę (worrying or occupying thoughts)
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Keep a calm state of mind during exams. start learning
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stan umysłu (mood or mental condition)
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minded and accepts new ideas. o wąskich/szerokich horyzontach lub roztargniony (describing mental attitudes) start learning
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under the misapprehension that Don't labor under the misapprehension that this is easy. start learning
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żyć w błędnym przekonaniu że (believing a false statement)
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Travel helps put your own problems into perspective. start learning
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spojrzeć na coś z dystansem (to judge importance by comparing)
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from another / a different / sb's / etc perspective Look at the issue from a different perspective. start learning
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z innej / czyjejś perspektywy (viewing from another viewpoint)
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From the perspective of a user, the app is great. start learning
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z punktu widzenia (considering from one specific group's angle)
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You need to keep things in perspective. start learning
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z zachowaniem dystansu (evaluating reasonably without exaggerating)
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The media blew the story way out of perspective. start learning
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rozdmuchany / przesadzony (exaggerated or made out to be worse)
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Laughter helps you keep a sense of perspective. start learning
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poczucie dystansu do sprawy (ability to understand what is truly important)
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He is a man who refuses to compromise his principles. start learning
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mieć zasady (holding strong moral beliefs)
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stand by / stick to your principles She always stands by her principles no matter what. start learning
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trzymać się zasad (refusing to break your moral rules)
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Freedom of speech is a core principle of democracy. start learning
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zasada czegoś (a basic rule or theory)
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I accept the principle that mistakes happen. start learning
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zasada mówiąca że (a foundational belief stating a truth)
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In principle, the business plan sounds great. start learning
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w teorii / co do zasady (agreeing theoretically)
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a matter / an issue of principle I won't lie to him; it's a matter of principle. start learning
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kwestia zasad (an action done due to moral beliefs)
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Accepting bribes is against my principles. start learning
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wbrew czyimś zasadom (violating someone's moral code)
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They operate according to a strict set of principles. start learning
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zbiór zasad (a collection of moral rules)
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His statement begs the question of where the money went. start learning
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skłaniać do zadania pytania (to raise a point that needs asking)
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The accident raises the question of workplace safety. start learning
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poruszyć kwestię (to bring up a new problem or topic)
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There is no question of abandoning the project. start learning
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brak mowy o / kwestia (no possibility of something happening)
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The subject in question will be discussed tomorrow. start learning
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omawiany / o którym mowa (the specific subject being discussed)
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Buying a new sports car is out of the question. start learning
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wykluczone (completely impossible or forbidden)
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He obeyed his chief's orders without question. start learning
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bezsprzecznie (undoubtedly true or done without hesitation)
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His dedication to the company is beyond question. start learning
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poza wszelką wątpliwością (completely certain and indisputable)
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some question over / as to / about There is some question as to whether the plan works. start learning
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wątpliwość co do (uncertainty about a topic)
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The reporter asked several awkward questions. start learning
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kłopotliwe pytanie (a difficult or embarrassing question)
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I could sense that she was nervous during the test. start learning
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czuć / przeczuwać że (perceiving something without proof)
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I tried to convince him to see sense and apologize. start learning
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pójść po rozum do głowy (to start acting logically)
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His explanation makes a lot of sense. start learning
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mieć sens / rozumieć (to be clear or logical)
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Luckily, he had the sense to lock the door. start learning
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mieć na tyle rozumu by (showing wisdom to do something)
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He finally came to his senses and left the bad job. start learning
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przejrzeć na oczy / otrzeźwieć (to regain good judgment)
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She felt a deep sense of relief after the exam. start learning
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poczucie czegoś (a feeling or awareness)
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In one sense, the experiment was a partial success. start learning
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w pewnym sensie (looking from one specific viewpoint)
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Driving safely is mostly a matter of common sense. start learning
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zdrowy rozsądek (practical good judgment in everyday matters)
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She always sides with her brother in arguments. start learning
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trzymać czyjąś stronę (supporting someone in an argument)
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I don't want to take sides in their conflict. start learning
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stawać po którejś ze stron (choosing to support one party in conflict)
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see both sides (of an argument) A good judge always sees both sides of the story. start learning
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widzieć obie strony medalu (understanding opposing viewpoints)
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Look on the bright side, at least it isn't raining. start learning
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szukać pozytywów (trying to find something good in bad situation)
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On the plus side, we finished the project early. start learning
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z zalet / z wad (considering advantages or disadvantages)
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He stood by her side throughout the trial. start learning
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u czyjegoś boku (standing next to someone or being loyal)
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I am glad to know you are on my side. start learning
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po czyjejś stronie (supporting someone and agreeing)
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There are beautiful houses on either side of the river. start learning
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po obu stronach (located on both left and right sides)
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set/put sb straight about I had to set him straight about the true facts. start learning
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wyprowadzić kogoś z błędu (correcting a misunderstanding with facts)
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set/put the record straight The newspaper published an article to set the record straight. start learning
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sprostować informacje (correcting a mistake publicly)
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get/come straight to the point Let's skip the small talk and get straight to the point. start learning
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przejść do rzeczy (talking directly about the main topic)
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Let me get this straight: you lost the keys again? start learning
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dobrze coś zrozumieć (clarifying a situation without confusion)
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I was so shocked that I couldn't think straight. start learning
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myśleć przytomnie (thinking clearly without stress or fatigue)
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He is famous for his honest and straight talking. start learning
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szczera rozmowa (direct and honest communication)
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All I want from you is a straight answer. start learning
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szczera/bezpośrednia odpowiedź (a direct and truthful response)
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She views her mistakes as valuable lessons. start learning
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postrzegać coś jako (considering something in a particular way)
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I take the view that education should be free. start learning
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stać na stanowisku że (holding a specific opinion)
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My parents take a dim view of lazy behavior. start learning
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patrzeć na coś krzywym okiem (disapproving of an action)
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As we rounded the corner, the sea came into view. start learning
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pojawić się w polu widzenia (becoming visible suddenly)
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In view of recent events, safety rules will change. start learning
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biorąc pod uwagę (considering a recent fact)
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He took the course with a view to getting a promotion. start learning
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z myślą o / w celu (doing something with the intention of achieving a goal)
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What is your view on environmental regulations? start learning
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pogląd na temat (a personal opinion on a topic)
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In my view, we should start the work immediately. start learning
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zdaniem kogoś (in someone's opinion)
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Try looking at the problem from an economic viewpoint. start learning
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punkt widzenia (a perspective from which something is judged)
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From my point of view, the plan is too risky. start learning
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punkt widzenia (a person's unique way of thinking)
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