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término definición
policzek
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policzek inglés
a slap in the face
It was a real slap in the face when she didn't answer my phone calls.
pomimo wszystkich przeciwności
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against all odds
Against all odds, he won that contest and became a well-known actor.
pomóc komuś
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to give someone a hand
Could you please give me a hand with the luggage? It's really heavy.
poniżej oczekiwań, niewystarczająco dobry
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it isn't up to scratch
He rejected this market analysis. He said it wasn't up to scratch.
popaść w rutynę
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to be in a rut
I think I have to change my lifestyle; I'm in a rut.
popis, mający na celu zdobycie poklasku
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show-off
Don't worry. We still have the chance. His lawyer's defence speech was nothing more but a rhetorical show-off.
poruszyć niebo i ziemię, zastosować wszystkie środki
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leave no stone unturned
I may need to leave no stone unturned but I will find this book!
porządny, solidny posiłek
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square meal
No wonder you feel sick! All you've been eating recently are those instant soups! Get yourself one square meal a day and you will be fine.
postanowić, zdecydować się
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make up one's mind
He finally made up his mind!
pośpiesz się!
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Get a move on!
Come on, get a move on! I don't want to be late.
powiedzieć coś nietaktownego, nie na miejscu
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to drop a brick
I dropped a brick when I told my brother I didn't like Mary at all; I didn't know he was seeing her.
poza mapą, odległy, daleki
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off the map
I can't remember the name of the place where Jenny lives; it's a tiny village way off the map.
pozbierać się po chorobie, stanąć na nogi
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to be back on sb's feet
He took a doctor's leave for a week, but he's back on his feet now.
pójść na łatwiznę
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choose a soft option
He gets on my nerves! Whenever there is something challenging, he always chooses a soft option.
pójść wcześnie spać
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to have an early night
I'm going to have an early night tonight because I'm really tired.
pracować bez wytchnienia
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to keep one's nose to the grindstone
Just try to keep your nose to the grindstone and you'll certainly pass the final exam.
pracować lub uczyć się do późna w nocy
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to burn the midnight oil
I had an important exam today so I had to burn the midnight oil yesterday.
pracować za marne grosze
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to work for peanuts
Sarah says she doesn't mind working for peanuts as long as she can see that her work is appreciated.
prawdę mówiąc, w rzeczywistości
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as a matter of fact
As a matter of fact, I love him very much.
prędzej kaktus mi tu wyrośnie!
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When hell freezes over!
No way! Next time I'll talk to her is when hell freezes over!
promyk nadziei
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a ray of hope
There is a ray of hope for humanity after all. Thank you so much for the ray of hope that shines in your message.
prosić się o kłopoty
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ask for trouble
Not wearing a seat belt is just asking for trouble.
próbować czegoś
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to have a stab at sth
I've never tried diving in my life but I'll have a stab at it in Egypt.
przechodzić z rąk do rąk
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change hands
The heavyweight title is about to change hands once again.
przeczesać coś
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to go over with a fine-tooth comb
She went over her boyfriend's stuff with a fine-tooth comb just to make sure he does not date anybody else.
przeczytać coś od deski do deski
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to read sth from cover to cover
This novel was so thrilling that I simply read it from cover to cover during one night!
przedmiot sporu, kość niezgody
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a bone of contention
The choice of place for holiday turned out to be a real bone of contention in their family this year.
przejęzyczenie
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a slip of the tongue
It was just a slip of the tongue but in politics it may cost you your career.
przejść do sedna
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get straight to the point
Carol! Could you just get straight to the point? You want to borrow some money, right?
przelewać krew
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shed blood
Much blood was shed during the war.
przemawiać, zabrać głos w dyskusji
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to take the floor
We know the opinion of the prosecutor. Let the defence take the floor now.
przemyśleć coś
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chew something over
I can't give you the answer today. I simply need to chew it over.
przenośnia; zwrot, wyrażenie retoryczne
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figure of speech
When I said it was a battle to the death it was just a figure of speech.
przepuścić okazję, przegapić coś
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to miss the boat
Bill missed the boat by sending in his application form days after the closing date.
przerywać
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to cut sth/sb short
I intended to explain the whole situation to him but he cut me short.
przestać coś robić
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to put the brakes on
I think we will have to put the brakes on spending so much money on leisure activities.
przestarzały, staroświecki
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out of date
I don't like this design - it is absolutely out of date to me.
przez cały rok
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all year round
Most of the hotels are open all year round.
przeżywać dobry, pomyślny okres; być na fali
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be on the crest of a wave
The Rasmus are currently on the crest of a wave, they are extremely popular among teenagers.
przybić piątkę
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to give sb five
That was great! Give me five!
przychodzić do głowy / na myśl
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to cross one's mind
It never crossed my mind that he could be in love with me.
przydawać się
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come in handy
Never throw away your notes - they may come in handy one day.
przyjmować coś za rzecz oczywistą, naturalną
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take sth for granted
Never take love for granted. It has to be cherished to last.
'przykurzony' (o umiejętnościach, znajomości np. języka itp.)
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(to be) a bit rusty
My apologies if my Spanish is a bit rusty, I hope you understand the intention of the message.
przymknąć na coś oko; udawać, że się nie widzi czegoś
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to turn a blind eye
The farmer knew that the boys from the neighbourhood stole his apples but he simply turned a blind eye to it.
przyznać się do winy
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plead guilty
Having seen his face on security video-tape he couldn't use his alibi any longer and finally pleaded guilty.
psie życie
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a dog's life
Without family and friends, it's a dog's life.
pstrykać palcami
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snap one's fingers
Music often inspires people to clap or snap their fingers.
psuć nastrój
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be a wet blanket
Please somebody make Jane change the subject! With her stories from her childhood, she can be a real wet blanket.
psychiatryk, wariatkowo
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loony bin
Gee... Sometimes when I listen to her opinions I can't help thinking that she qualifies for some loony bin...
publicznie
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in public
She feels bad about her divorce and she has never spoken about it in public.
punktualnie
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dead on time
I can't be late - Jack always arrives dead on time!
puszczać kaczki na wodzie
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to play ducks and drakes
It's incredible! I can't find any single pebble here!' 'Oh, probably some kids were playing ducks and drakes here and they threw them all to water.'
radości i smutki, zmienne koleje losu
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ups and downs
Their relationship was full of ups and downs.
randka w ciemno
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blind date
Sheila is so desperate in her search for a husband - she's decided to have a blind date!
ranny ptaszek
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an early bird
My father is an early bird, he gets up at. every day.
raz na zawsze
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once and for all
I tell you once and for all - I am tired of your complaining about your job! There is nothing else you can do.
robić coś spontanicznie, improwizować
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to play something by ear
If our plan fails, we can always play it by ear. It might work.
robić coś z zasady, regularnie coś robić
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to make it a rule to do sth
I make it a rule to eat a lot vegetables.
robić scenę, awanturę
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to make a scene
Please don't make a scene. I'll do what you want.
robić sobie żarty/jaja z kogoś
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to take the mickey (out of somebody)
Mike was taking the mickey out of me when I was dancing.
robić z igły widły
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change a fly into an elephant
Gee! She doesn't have an evening dress?! It's just friends' party - why does she have to change a fly into an elephant!
robić z kogoś/siebie głupka
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make a fool of somebody/yourself
Stop that before you make a fool of yourself!
robić zamieszanie z jakiegoś powodu
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make a fuss about sth
Gosh! It is just a broken glass. Don't make a fuss about it.
robić, stroić miny
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to make/pull faces
I know that my pupils often make faces behind my back.
robić, załatwiać sprawunki
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to run errands
I have to run errands for my parents after my school.
rok przerwy pomiędzy szkołą średnią a studiami podczas którego podróżuje się i zdobywa doświadczenie
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a gap year
I'm considering taking a gap year, to develop myself and increase my self-confidence
rok przestępny
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leap year
Year is a leap year, with days in February.
rozgościć się
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make oneself at home
Frank! So many years! Come in and make yourself at home. Something to drink?
rozwodzić się nad czymś, wałkować coś
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to labour the point
Don't even bother asking him! He will labour the point for ages, and I think you need the answer pretty fast.
ryzykować własne życie
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to take your life in your hands
Every time my son goes parachuting, he takes his life in his hands.
rzecz równie ważna (mimo, że wymieniona na końcu)
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last but not least
And last but not least, I would like to thank my parents for all the support they give me.
rzucić kogoś na głęboką wodę
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throw somebody in at the deep end
You want to learn Spanish? There's no better way than to throw yourself in at the deep end - go to Spain.
rzut beretem
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a stone's throw
Oh, come on! Go and get me some drinks, the shop is just a stone's throw from here.
sfera społeczna
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a walk of life
He has friends from many different walks of life.
siedzieć w więzieniu, odsiadywać karę
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to do time
The man who attacked my friend last year is doing time for murder now.
skończyć z nawykiem, rzucić coś
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to kick a/the habit
John used to smoke a lot but he kicked the habit years ago.
słomiany zapał; fiasko; klapa
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a flash in the pan
He wants to learn foreign languages, but it may be only a flash in the pan.
sorry za słówka
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excuse my French
I really wanted to provide the pronunciation to this fucking word ophthalmologist but it turned out to be impossible, excuse my French.
spać jak zabity
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to sleep like a log
Did you sleep well last night? Yes, thanks. Like a log!
spaść na cztery łapy
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to land/fall on one's feet
Jim is a type of a guy that, no matter what, seems to land on his feet.
speluna z tanim żarciem
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greasy spoon
I'm broke, today we have to eat at this greasy spoon at the corner.
spełniać się
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come true
I wish my dreams would come true one day.
spełznąć na niczym
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to go up in smoke
We wanted to visit my friends that weekend but it turned out that Terry had to work on Saturday and our plans simply went up in smoke.
spływaj!
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take a hike!
He got so annoying that finally I told him to take a hike.
Spływaj, zjeżdżaj!
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Get lost!
I can't stand your behaviour any more. Get lost!
spontanicznie
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on impulse
When the weather is nice it's fun to go away on impulse.
sprzeciwić się
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put one's foot down
My boss wanted me to work on weekends but I was brave enough to put my foot down.
sprzeczać się, kłócić się
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to have words with somebody
I think Mark had words with his girlfriend today because he is very nervous.
sprzedać bardzo tanio
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go for a song
This car went for a song - the owner was leaving the country and wanted a quick sale.
sprzedawac sie bardzo szybko
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sell like hot cakes
The album of this new Irish rock group sells like hot cakes - people ask for it everyday.
stawiać kogoś/być w niekorzystnej sytuacji
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put sb/be at a disadvantage
The fact that the company's office was moved to the different part of the town has put me at a disadvantage. Now I have to commute almost one hour to get there.
stąpać twardo po ziemi
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to have both feet on the ground
Susan is very practical and she has both feet on the ground.
stchórzyć
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chicken out
I wanted to ask Mary out but I chickened out at the last moment.
stchórzyć, rozmyślić się
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to get cold feet
They'll be married next week; if Chester doesn't get cold feet.
stek kłamstw
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a pack of lies
What Jack told me about you is a pack of lies; I don't believe him.
stopniowo
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little by little
After the accident her strength returned little by little.
stracić twarz, honor
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to lose face
I guess John thinks he would lose face if he admitted he had made a mistake.
stracić wiarę w coś
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to lose heart
Don't lose heart because you cannot solve the problem straight away.
strzał w ciemno, na chybił trafił
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a shot in the dark
It was just a shot in the dark. I don't know what the correct answer is.

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