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The idea really took off when people saw how much money they could save. empezar lección
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to suddenly start being successful
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someone who works hard doing practical things to achieve social or political change aktywista
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Jim’s voice became aggressive. empezar lección
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behaving in an angry threatening way, as if you want to fight or attack someone
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Try and allot two or three hours a day to revision. empezar lección
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to use a particular amount of time for something, or give a particular share of money, space etc to someone or something alokować, nie: allocate
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The manager was very apologetic about everything. empezar lección
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showing or saying that you are sorry that something has happened, especially because you feel guilty or embarrassed about it przymiotnik
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I put money into my savings account as and when I can afford it. empezar lección
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nie z every
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I can rely on my brother for back-up when I'm arguing with my parents. empezar lección
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people or things that can be used to provide support and help if they are needed
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The question baffled me completely. empezar lección
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if something (...) you, you cannot understand or explain it at all
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I'm not bothered with getting a job because I want to continue studying. empezar lección
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if you are not (...) something, it is not important to you
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There are plenty of litter bins dotted around the park. empezar lección
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if an area is (...) with things, there are a lot of them there but they are spread far apart
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I was really put out when you didn't call me to cancel our date. empezar lección
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phrasal z put
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This shopping bears no resemblance to what I asked you to buy. empezar lección
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zwrot z miśkiem
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It's cold in this bedroom -- do you need any more bedding? empezar lección
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sheets, covers etc that you put on a bed
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By and large, the new arrangements have worked well. empezar lección
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used when making a general statement
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Why don't you cash in on the craze for motorbikes and sell yours for more than you paid for it? empezar lección
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to make a profit from a situation in a way that other people think is wrong or unfair
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The idea of glasses being a fashion item has been slow to catch on. empezar lección
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to become popular and fashionable phrasal
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Tania chucked her bag down on the sofa. empezar lección
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to throw something in a careless or relaxed way
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I can tell you're upset -- why don't you just come out and say what's wrong? empezar lección
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be honest and explain clearly
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I'm trying to come up with a way to make my room look better without spending a lot of money. empezar lección
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wymyślić z come
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shared by a group of people or animals, especially a group who live together
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The problems confronting the new government were enormous. empezar lección
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if a problem, difficulty etc (...) you, it appears and needs to be dealt with
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Internet connections through conventional phone lines are fairly slow. empezar lección
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a (...) method, product, practice etc has been used for a long time and is considered the usual type
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We could go to the beach if it's sunny. Conversely, we could go to the outdoor pool. empezar lección
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used when one situation is the opposite of another przysłówek
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The kids are so tired, they crashed out as soon as they got into bed. empezar lección
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to go to bed, or go to sleep very quickly, because you are very tired
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Some people don't think he is a credible candidate because he has served time in prison. empezar lección
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a candidate that deserves to be trusted/believed
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There's no point creeping around -- we can all see you! empezar lección
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to move in a quiet, careful way, especially to avoid attracting attention
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This aid money is crucial to the government’s economic policies. empezar lección
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something that is (...) is extremely important, because everything else depends on it
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You can park your bike in the cycle rack outside the station. empezar lección
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a frame where you can store a bicycle
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things that are (...) are not certain because people have different opinions about them
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An extreme diet is sometimes the starting point for people who are eating disordered. empezar lección
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if someone is mentally (...), their mind is not working in a normal and healthy way na d
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a rock band with a distinctive sound empezar lección
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having a special quality, character, or appearance that is different and easy to recognize
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Clothes and blankets have been distributed among the refugees. empezar lección
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to share things among a group of people, especially in a planned way dystrybuować
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I was just drifting off when the phone rang. empezar lección
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An odd smell seems to be emanating from the kitchen. empezar lección
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to come from or out of something na e
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The Voting Rights Act was needed to empower minority groups. empezar lección
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to give someone more control over their own life or situation
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Governments make laws and the police enforce them. empezar lección
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to make people obey a rule or law
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Most people equate wealth with success. empezar lección
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to consider that two things are similar or connected na e
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She has fans from as far afield as Chile and Japan. empezar lección
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far away, especially from home
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My sister sings the same song all the time and it really gets on my nerves. empezar lección
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if someone (...), they annoy you, especially by doing something all the time gra na nerwach
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Some people don't like graffiti but I think it's a form of art. empezar lección
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rude, humorous, or political writing and pictures on the walls of buildings, trains etc
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The dinner Joe cooked was awful, but I managed to grin and bear it. empezar lección
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to accept an unpleasant or difficult situation without complaining, usually because you realize there is nothing you can do to make it better
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American troops found themselves fighting a guerrilla war. empezar lección
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a member of a small unofficial military group that fights in small groups
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I want to hang onto this coat for sentimental reasons, even though it doesn't fit me. empezar lección
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You've talked for 30 minutes, now can I have my say on the issue? empezar lección
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have an opportunity to speak and give your opinion nie z come out, nie phrasal
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I'm not sure what the problem is but they're having quite a heated discussion. empezar lección
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an argument etc that is full of angry and excited feelings
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Even the richest cities in the world have problems with homelessness. empezar lección
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nie osoba, tylko stan
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He wore an immaculate dark blue suit. empezar lección
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na i
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Some countries lack a suitable economic infrastructure. empezar lección
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the basic systems and structures that a country or organization needs in order to work properly, for example roads, railways, banks etc
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They have decided to initiate legal proceedings against the newspaper. empezar lección
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to arrange for something important to start, such as an official process or a new plan zainicjować
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Try to reduce your intake of fat. empezar lección
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the amount of food, drink etc that you take into your body
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Shirley got a tattoo first, then Lisa and Cheryl jumped on the bandwagon and got tattoos too. empezar lección
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to start doing or saying something that a lot of people are already doing or saying - used to show disapproval
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There are rooms for drivers to kip down for the night. empezar lección
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to sleep somewhere, especially somewhere that is not your home
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I might upset people when I talk so honestly, but at least you know where you are with me. empezar lección
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know what the person is feeling
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She loosened up after she’d had a drink. empezar lección
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to stop worrying and become more relaxed, or to make someone do this na l
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What are you making a fuss about? It's just some spilt milk. empezar lección
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to complain or become angry about something, especially when this is not necessary
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You can't change my mind, I'm never going to back down. empezar lección
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make someone admit that they are wrong or that they have lost an argument
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I'm going to make the case for introducing exercise classes at work. empezar lección
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give a set of reasons why something should happen or be done
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New York has always been a great melting pot. empezar lección
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a place where people from different races, countries, or social classes come to live together
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It's normal to have limited mobility after knee surgery. empezar lección
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the ability to move easily mobilność
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Napping for 20 minutes in the afternoon can increase your levels of concentration. empezar lección
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to sleep for a short time during the day
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I missed the movie because I kept nodding off. empezar lección
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to begin to sleep, usually when you do not intend to and are sitting somewhere
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I missed the movie because I kept nodding off. empezar lección
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to begin to sleep, usually when you do not intend to and are sitting somewhere
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The dogs next door are a real nuisance. empezar lección
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a person, thing, or situation that annoys you or causes problems na n
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We’ve been going out together for five years, off and on. empezar lección
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for short periods but not regularly, over a long period of time
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the beginning of something, especially something bad
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The children wear special outfits for the festival. empezar lección
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a set of clothes worn together, especially for a special occasion
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the modern day information overload empezar lección
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to put too many things or people on or into something na o
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Jet lag is part and parcel of international travel. empezar lección
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to be a necessary feature of something zwrot
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a petition against the new road empezar lección
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a written request signed by a lot of people, asking someone in authority to do something or change something
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Management has been playing down the possibility of job losses. empezar lección
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to try to make something seem less important or less likely than it really is phrasal
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For this dish, fresh herbs and garlic are preferable. empezar lección
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preferowany
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the preliminary stages of the competition empezar lección
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happening before something that is more important, often in order to prepare for it nie: prerequisite
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If we don't give our staff a pay rise this year, there could be a rebellion. empezar lección
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when someone opposes or fights against people in authority or ideas which they do not agree with rzeczownik, nie od revolt
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Women tended to be relegated to typing and filing jobs. empezar lección
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to give someone or something a less important position than before na r
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Every Sunday morning my ritual includes buying a newspaper from the local shop, making coffee and eating a croissant. empezar lección
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something that you do regularly and in the same way each time jedno słowo, rytuał
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sensory stimuli such as music empezar lección
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relating to or using your senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch przymiotnik
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The December elections were a major setback for the party. empezar lección
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a problem that delays or prevents progress, or makes things worse than they were
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an old farmhouse in a beautiful setting empezar lección
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the place where something is or where something happens, and the general environment
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He couldn’t resist showing off on the tennis court. empezar lección
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to try to make people admire your abilities, achievements, or possessions – used to show disapproval
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Jenny had been waiting on the sidelines for a chance to show she was good enough to be part of the team. empezar lección
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not taking part in an activity even though you want to or should do
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a short phrase that is easy to remember and is used in advertisements, or by politicians, organizations etc
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The baby closed its eyes and drifted off into a deep slumber. empezar lección
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oficjalnie
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She slumped against the wall. empezar lección
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to fall or lean against something because you are not strong enough to stand na s
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Getting married is less of a social norm than it used to be. empezar lección
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the usual or normal situation, way of doing something in a society norma społeczna
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The grass was soft and springy. empezar lección
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something that is (...) is soft and comes back to its normal shape after being pressed or walked on
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Installing the program is relatively straightforward. empezar lección
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simple and easy to understand na s
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I enjoy reading, listening to music, watching TV -- that kind of stuff. empezar lección
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used when talking about different activities, subjects, or ideas, when you do not say exactly what these are: nie: things
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take great strides towards Little Jonny has taken great strides towards writing and can now read his name. empezar lección
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make an improvement in a situation or in the development of something ze strides
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He has a tattoo of a snake on his left arm. empezar lección
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a picture or writing that is permanently marked on your skin using a needle and ink
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Then, families stuck together through thick and thin. empezar lección
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in spite of any difficulties or problems zwrot
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You toe the line or you don’t stay on the team! empezar lección
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to do what other people in a job or organization say you should do, whether you agree with them or not
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It was touch and go for a while, but my dog survived the operation and is much better now. empezar lección
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3 słowa, zwrot
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There is a real problem with traffic congestion in the city centre. empezar lección
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very heavy traffic and traffic jams
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The robbery took a deadly new twist as the robber pulled out a gun. empezar lección
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an unexpected feature or change in a situation or series of events nie: turning point
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The robbery took a deadly new twist as the robber pulled out a gun. empezar lección
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an unexpected feature or change in a situation or series of events nie: turning point
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It is of the utmost importance that I speak to a doctor immediately. empezar lección
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the greatest possible importance nie z paramount
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White bread is really just a variation of French bread. empezar lección
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a difference between similar things, or a change from the usual amount or form of something na v
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Despite her eighty years, Elsie was full of vitality. empezar lección
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great energy and eagerness to do things na v
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The alarm clock rang, launching Brian rudely into a state of wakefulness. empezar lección
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not sleeping or unable to sleep stan, rzeczownik, nie: insomnia, sleeplessness
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Please keep hold of your little sister's hand so that she doesn't wander off. empezar lección
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to walk away from where you are supposed to stay
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You will be well briefed before we ask you to start work. empezar lección
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given all the information you need nie z informed
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