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I've always been a TV freak -- I watch anything! empezar lección
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someone who is extremely interested in a particular subject so that other people think they are strange or unusual
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This class will give you a good grounding in grammar. empezar lección
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training in the basic parts of a subject or skill
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For Geoff, the job was simply a means to an end. empezar lección
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something that you do only to achieve a result, not because you want to do it or because it is important środki do celu
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A minority of young people give teenagers a bad reputation. empezar lección
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a small group of people or things within a much larger group mniejszość
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You'll find a wealth of interesting objects in our museum. empezar lección
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a lot of something useful or good
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I’ve known Barbara for years. Since we were babies, actually. empezar lección
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used to add new information to what you have just said, to give your opinion, or to start a new conversation na a, nie anyway
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The children are finding it hard to adapt to the new school. empezar lección
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to gradually change your behaviour and attitudes in order to be successful in a new situation adaptować się
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I'd like to applaud everyone who has raised money for our charity today. empezar lección
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to express strong approval of an idea, plan etc
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The president has already given his approval to the plan. empezar lección
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when a plan, decision, or person is officially accepted rzeczownik od approve
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the availability of affordable housing empezar lección
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something that is (...) is able to be used or can easily be bought or found rzeczownik od tego przymiotnika
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When Emma didn't come home, I was beside myself with worry. empezar lección
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to be feeling so angry, excited etc that you find it difficult to control yourself nie być sobą, obok
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She's still upset about the divorce so it's best not to bring up the subject. empezar lección
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to mention a subject or start to talk about it
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I was so sad when he told me the news, I burst into tears. empezar lección
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When she looked confused I changed tack and explained it a different way. empezar lección
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change the way you deal with a particular situation or a method that you use to achieve something
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Cheer up! The worst is over. empezar lección
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to become less sad, or to make someone feel less sad
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A clumsy waiter spilled wine all over her new skirt. empezar lección
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moving or doing things in a careless way, especially so that you drop things, knock into things etc
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Julian often comes across as bossy, but really he just wants to get the job done well. empezar lección
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if someone (...) in a particular way, they seem to have particular qualities phrasal
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Learning to fly a plane really pushed me out of my comfort zone. empezar lección
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your (...) is the range of activities or situations that you feel happy and confident in
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Very little research has been conducted into what our dreams mean. empezar lección
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to carry out a particular activity or process, especially in order to get information or prove facts
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There was a constant stream of visitors to the house. empezar lección
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happening regularly or all the time nie od continue, przymiotnik na c
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Your name kept cropping up in conversation. empezar lección
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if a problem (...), it happens or appears suddenly and in an unexpected way
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It was only when I saw the list of marks that it dawned on me I had come first in the class. empezar lección
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if a feeling or idea (...), you have it for the first time
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The streets were deserted. empezar lección
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empty and quiet because no people are there
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The report details the progress we have made over the last year. empezar lección
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to list things or give all the facts or information about something na d, podawać szczegóły
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Try not to distract the other students. empezar lección
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to take someone’s attention away from something by making them look at or listen to something else
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The building eventually fell into disuse. empezar lección
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a situation in which something is no longer used
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Mum is always telling me to tidy up -- it does my head in. empezar lección
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to make you feel confused and annoyed
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I love dreaming up poems and then singing them. empezar lección
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to think of a plan or idea, especially an unusual one
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Hawks was the driving force behind the project. empezar lección
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someone or something that strongly influences people and makes them do something dwa słowa
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I've been dropping hints about getting married for years, but he still hasn't asked me. empezar lección
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say or do something to suggest something to someone, without telling them directly
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The monkeys have electrodes implanted into the brain to measure their brain activity. empezar lección
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a small piece of metal or a wire that is used to send electricity through a system or through a person’s body elektroda
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Woods is eminently suitable for the job. empezar lección
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completely and without a doubt – use this to show approval na e
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Despite studying physics, May ended up as a fashion designer. empezar lección
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to be in a particular situation, state, or place after a series of events, especially when you did not plan it
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My memories of my grandparents have faded away over time. empezar lección
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It makes my head ache when so many different images flash onto the screen. empezar lección
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to be shown quickly on television, on a computer, or on a film
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I got home late last night and dad flew into a rage. empezar lección
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suddenly become very angry
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We had to start again from scratch. empezar lección
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if you start something (...), you begin it without using anything that existed or was prepared before
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Sandrine talks nonstop -- you can't get a word in edgeways. empezar lección
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to get a chance to say something
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When I was a student I got by on £20 a week. empezar lección
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to have enough money to buy the things you need, but no more
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I spent a long time telling her my side of the story, but I just couldn't get through to her. empezar lección
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make yourself understood to someone
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My brother always seems to be my parents' favourite child and it really gets to me. empezar lección
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to make someone feel annoyed or upset z get, bez nerwów
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The council has given the green light for 20 new homes to be built on the edge of town. empezar lección
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to allow a project, plan etc to begin dać zielone światło
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I wasn't that interested in going to the party, but I went along with it to keep Sarah happy. empezar lección
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agree to do something that someone else wants to do
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I get so bored when Liam starts going on about his car. empezar lección
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talk endlessly, in a boring way z go
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It goes without saying that I will send Mary a birthday card. empezar lección
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if something (...), it doesn't need to be mentioned nie z needless
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Don't be grouchy -- I'm sure your boss didn't mean to upset you. empezar lección
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in a bad temper, especially because you are tired nie: grumpy
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Please don't have a go at me -- I was only trying to help. empezar lección
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zwrot, nie phrasal
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I started to work as a volunteer because I had time on my hands. empezar lección
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It was Christmas day and everyone was in high spirits. empezar lección
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w dobrym nastroju, ale nie z mood
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in the heat of the moment I didn't mean it -- I just said those things in the heat of the moment. empezar lección
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when feelings were very strong w zdenerwowaniu, w porywie chwili, nie ze spur
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I'm in two minds about moving to Oxford because I really love living in London. empezar lección
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zwrot, nie móc się zdecydować, być w dwóch...
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not good enough, big enough, skilled enough etc for a particular purpose nieadekwatne
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As an added incentive, there’s a bottle of champagne for the best team. empezar lección
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something that encourages you to work harder, start a new activity etc na i
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not caring about the feelings, needs, or comfort of other people
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the ability to understand or know something because of a feeling rather than by considering the facts intuicja
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The flowerbeds are full of kaleidoscopic colour. empezar lección
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(...) scenes, colours, or patterns change often and quickly
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To win an argument, you need to keep your head and not get emotional. empezar lección
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to remain calm and sensible in a difficult or frightening situation
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My great-grandmother was the first person in my family to be literate. empezar lección
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When Ben said he had ruined my shirt, I lost my cool and shouted at him. empezar lección
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to stop being calm in an annoying or frightening situation nie z temper
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Your food was a bit cold, but I don't think it's worth making a scene. empezar lección
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have a loud angry argument, especially in a public place robić sceny
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These instructions are so confusing, I can't make head or tail of them. empezar lección
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to be completely unable to understand something z ogonem
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I'm not very good at making small talk with strangers. empezar lección
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have a polite friendly conversation about unimportant subjects
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You've missed the point -- I'm trying to tell you I'm sorry. empezar lección
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not recognise the purpose or aim of something z point
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Money is a good motivator. empezar lección
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something or someone that makes you want to do or achieve something na m
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We mulled over getting a pet for weeks, and finally decided on a cat. empezar lección
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to think about a problem, plan etc for a long time before making a decision
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The police have narrowed down their list of suspects. empezar lección
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to reduce the number of things included in a range phrasal
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Needless to say, any contributions of money will be gratefully received. empezar lección
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used when you are telling someone something that they probably know or expect
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Some early doctors, notably Hippocrates, thought that diet was important. empezar lección
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used to say that a person or thing is a typical example or the most important example of something
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noticeable in an unpleasant or annoying way
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I speak on behalf of all the teachers when I wish this year's students good luck. empezar lección
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instead of someone, or as their representative
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On reflection, I should probably apologise for the things I said. empezar lección
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after careful thought, or an idea or opinion based on this po refleksji
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be on speaking terms with They had an argument in 1992 and have not been on speaking terms since. empezar lección
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have a good relationship with someone zwrot, nie z get
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When I fell ill, it opened my eyes to how unhealthy my lifestyle was. empezar lección
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make someone realise something otworzyć komuś oczy
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I can't say what's wrong exactly, I just feel out of sorts. empezar lección
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feeling a little ill or upset
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an active participant in the negotiations empezar lección
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someone who is taking part in an activity or event
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Steve was in a particularly bad mood when he got back. empezar lección
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more than usual or more than others na p, szczególnie
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The payoff for spending hours learning the guitar is that I can now play in a band. empezar lección
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an advantage or profit that you get as a result of doing something trochę jak phrasal
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if someone or something is (...), they try to seem more important, intelligent, or high class than they really are in order to be impressive
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Most of us are more productive in the morning. empezar lección
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producing or achieving a lot od produce
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You'll have to pull yourself together and stop crying if you're going to drive the car. empezar lección
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to force yourself to stop behaving in a nervous, frightened, or uncontrolled way
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I feel guilty about getting ratty with the children. empezar lección
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becoming annoyed quickly or easily jedno słowo, przymiotnik
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Parents are looking for reassurance about their children’s safety. empezar lección
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something that is said or done which makes someone feel calmer and less worried or frightened about a problem
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I revel in the fact that there are so many wonderful theatres near my house. empezar lección
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to enjoy something very much
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I made a snap judgement and close the office. empezar lección
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a judgment or decision made quickly, without careful thought or discussion
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Nature is always in a state of flux -- some things growing, some things dying. empezar lección
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a situation in which things are changing a lot and you cannot be sure what will happen
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Squirrels are storing up nuts for the winter. empezar lección
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to put things away and keep them until you need them
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Air travellers were left stranded because of icy conditions. empezar lección
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a person or vehicle that is (...) is unable to move from the place where they are
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I think our relationship ended because we got stuck in a rut. empezar lección
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living or working in a situation that never changes, so that you feel bored
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She worked as a librarian before switching to journalism. empezar lección
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to change from doing or using one thing to doing or using another
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When I lost my job I decided to take a year out to go travelling. empezar lección
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to stop doing something for a year
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I never realised how much I took my mum's cooking for granted until I moved into my own flat. empezar lección
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to believe that something is true without making sure brać za pewnik
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You can't take short cuts with this recipe -- it has to cook for a long time. empezar lección
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use a quicker way of doing something iść na skróty
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take the words out of someone's mouth When Sally suggested going to London for the weekend, she took the words right out of my mouth. empezar lección
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say what the other person was thinking or about to say wyjąć komuś z ust
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If you're worried about the exams, why don't you talk it over with your teacher? empezar lección
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I tried to talk sense into him but he wouldn't listen and bought a motorbike anyway. empezar lección
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try to make someone behave in a more sensible way nie z reason
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Luckily I managed to talk my daughter out of getting a tattoo. empezar lección
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dissuade someone from doing something phrasal, nie z put
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My body tingled all over and I had a terrible headache. empezar lección
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if a part of your body (...), you feel a slight stinging feeling, especially on your skin na t
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Recovering from my skiing accident was tough going. empezar lección
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difficult to do or deal with dwa słowa
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You may be wearing more fashionable clothes, but it's not going to turn back the clock. empezar lección
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to return to a good situation that you experienced in the past or to make someone remember such a situation cofnąć czas
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Even while you're sleeping, your unconscious mind will try to solve your problems. empezar lección
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a feeling or thought that is (...) is one that you have without realizing it
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Hong Kong is a vibrant, fascinating city. empezar lección
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full of activity or energy in a way that is exciting and attractive na v
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Virtually all the children come to school by bus. empezar lección
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na v
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His embarrassing jokes are starting to wear thin. empezar lección
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if something is (...), you are bored with it because it is not interesting any more, or has become annoying
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My older brother knows exactly what to say to wind me up. empezar lección
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to deliberately say or do something that will annoy or worry someone, as a joke phrasal
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