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Question		Answer
oburzony, bardzo zdenerwowany [idiom] start learning		up in arms [idiom]
seans składający się z dwóch filmów start learning		double feature
premiera [w kinematografii] start learning		first run
mieć wielki wpływ [idiom] start learning		hold sway They had held sway in France for a quarter of a century.
wystawny, pełen przepychu LUB hojny, obfity (osoba albo posiłek) start learning		lavish This dinner was lavish. I could eat everything I wanted. OR The costumes in the play were lavish!
samochód ze sztywnym dachem start learning		hardtop
produkty żywnościowe start learning		food products OR foodstuffs
explain: swing for the fence(s) start learning		to make a big effort to do something that is very impressive or important, but is difficult to achieve, especially if there is a risk of failure Should we adjust our expectations to reality, or swing for the fences?
skrucha, żal za grzechy (w religii) start learning		contrition
w ciągłych zmianach, ciągle zmieniający się, zmienny Sytuacja jest w tym momencie bardzo zmienna. start learning		in flux The situation is very much in flux at the moment.
rygorystyczny (o zasadzie), surowy (o przepisie) / ograniczony (rynek), ciasny (budżet) start learning		stringent
zachowywać się nieodpowiednio LUB być nie na miejscu [idiom] start learning		be out of line [idiom] Things I said were out of line, I'm sorry.
wziąć coś pod uwagę, uwzględniać coś [phrasal verb] start learning		allow for sth You have to allow for the fact that I was sick all week. OR Did you allow for my opinion?
konkretyzować start learning		concretise
dobra robota! [potocznie] start learning		good going OR nice going
odradzać coś [phrasal verb] start learning		advise against sth My dad advised me against marrying this boy.
blokada twórcza start learning		creative block
szablon (do odrysowywania), matryca, wzornik start learning		stencil
explain: to push through start learning		to succeed in getting a law, agreement etc accepted quickly although a lot of people oppose it The government is trying to push through a package of measures to combat organised crime
kąśliwy, złośliwy (o człowieku) LUB drapiący (np. sweter) LUB kłujący (o roślinie) start learning		prickly
explain: blustering start learning		1. (of a storm, wind, or rain) blowing or beating fiercely and noisily, 2. talking in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect. a strong, blustering gale OR a blustering bully
zapomnieć języka w gębie [idiom] start learning		be tongue-tied She was tongue-tied because she's shy.
nikczemny (zamiar), podły (czyn) LUB niechlujny, obskurny (o pomieszczeniu) start learning		sordid the story paints a sordid picture of bribes and scams OR the overcrowded housing conditions were sordid and degrading
poniżający (o traktowaniu), hańbiący, upadlający (o zachowaniu) start learning		degrading
bulić za coś start learning		shell out I'm stupid because I shelled out 50 dollars for these tickets. OR I won't shell out 100 pounds for this scarf. It's not worth it.
być spłukanym, bez pieniędzy start learning		be hard up [idiom]
nadziany, bogaty LUB nabity (o broni) LUB nawalony (AmE) start learning		loaded
wyprowadzać, wypompować (nielegalnie, np. pieniądze) LUB przetaczać (syfonem), spuszczać za pomocą syfonu (płyn) start learning		syphon OR syphon off
marnotrawstwo (pieniędzy) LUB marnować (pieniądze) start learning		squander
marnować, trwonić coś [phrasal verb] start learning		fritter sth away
nie mieć grosza przy duszy [idiom] start learning		1. not have a penny to one's name, 2. not have a cent to one's name, 3. not have two pennies to rub together
w tę i z powrotem / w górę i w dół [przysłówek] start learning		up and down
podskakiwać start learning		bounce up and down
chodzić tam i z powrotem [idiom] start learning		pace back and forth OR pace up and down He paced up and down, waiting for the doctor to come back.
łatwo przyszło, łatwo poszło start learning		easy come, easy go [proverb]
lepiej nie pożyczać komuś ani od nikogo [przysłowie] start learning		neither a borrower nor a lender be [BrE][proverb]
ni pies, ni wydra [idiom] start learning		neither fish nor fowl
bez ładu i składu [idiom] start learning		neither rhyme nor reason
explain: money is no object [idiom] start learning		—used to say that someone is not concerned about the price of things When they take a vacation, money is no object.
pieniądz rządzi światem, świat kręci się wokół pieniądza [powiedzenie] start learning		money makes the world go round [saying]
głupota i pieniądze nie idą w parze (przysłowie) start learning		a fool and his money are soon parted [proverb]
to tell sb about sth that has happened [informal] start learning		to fill sb in Fill me in on the family feud, I want to know every detail.
explain: rebuff [formal] start learning		to make an unkind refusal of a friendly offer, request or suggestion
explain: spell out [informal] start learning		to explain sth in a simple, clear way Let me spell it out for you.
panaceum na coś (np. na czyjeś problemy) start learning		cure-all for sth
mieć na coś wpływ, mieć przełożenie na coś To nie ma wpływu na naszą obecną sytuacją. start learning		have a bearing on sth It has no bearing on our current situation. \| syn. to have an influence on sth
obijać się, lenić się [phrasal verb] start learning		laze about / laze around
oburzać się na coś [idiom] start learning		cry out against sth
explain: to blab start learning		to talk idly or thoughtlessly OR to reveal a secret especially by indiscreet chatter She's always blabbing about her dog OR I don't like people who blab.
napawać się, chełpić się start learning		gloat dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure, e.g. 'his enemies gloated over his death'
punkt sporny start learning		moot point
sugerować coś (w dyskusji), przywołać (w dyskusji), wprowadzić (do dyskusji) / poruszać (np. kwestię) start learning		to moot A future fourth book has been mooted by the author.
ja stawiam! / ja zapraszam! start learning		my treat! [spoken]
chrapliwy (np. głos) start learning		husky
srogi (o tonie głosu), nieugięty (o osobie), surowy (o spojrzeniu) On rzucił mi swoje najbardziej surowe spojrzenie. start learning		stern He gave me his most stern look.
płeć piękna (staromodne określenie na kobiety) start learning		the fair sex OR fair sex
żwirowaty start learning		gravelly (e.g. a road)
aksamitny (np. głos, ale również dosłownie) start learning		velvety
marudny, zrzędliwy start learning		whiny OR grumpy
rzeczowy, prozaiczny, praktyczny LUB istotny, realny start learning		matter-of-fact she tried to keep her tone light and matter-of-fact (= unemotional and practical)
słodki, melodyjny (np. głos) start learning		mellifluous
explain: market forces start learning		economic factors affecting the price, demand and availability of a commodity
drżący (np. głos) start learning		tremulous
opryskliwy, szorstki (np. głos, zachowanie) start learning		gruff or gruffy
więcej niż trzeba, więcej niż oczekiwano (np. zapłacić) start learning		over the odds (e.g. to pay over the odds)
znachor, szarlatan (ktoś, kto udaje lekarza) LUB konował [BrE][potocznie] start learning		quack OR quack doctor
stawić żagle (wypłynąć w morze) [idiom] start learning		set sail When do you want to set sail?
osoba niepożądana LUB niepożądany (np. o skutkach) Nie chcę tego kryminalisty i innych osób niepożądanych w moim mieście. start learning		undesirable I don't want that criminal and other undesirables in my city.
wysiadanie (z samolotu, statku), opuszczanie (pokładu) LUB wyładowywanie (towaru), rozładowywanie (statku, samolotu) start learning		disembarkation
skrobia (np. ziemniaczana) start learning		starch
skrobiowy, bogaty w skrobię (o żywności) LUB sztywny, nadęty (o osobie) [BrE] start learning		starchy
na kwotę... [nieformalne] start learning		to the tune of something (= in the approximate amount mentioned) he was in debt to the tune of forty thousand pounds
ruszyć w drogę start learning		take to the road / hit the road
rozpijać się [idiom] start learning		take to the bottle
wyjść na ulicę [idiom] Studenci wyszli na ulice, by protestować przeciw nowym rozporządzeniom. start learning		take to the streets The students took to the streets to protest against the new regulations.
niedostatek wiedzy to rzecz niebezpieczna [przysłowie] start learning		a little learning is a dangerous thing
mieć nosa do czegoś, mieć naturalny dryg do czegoś On musi mieć naturalny dryg do języków. start learning		have a nose for sth He has to have a nose for languages.
wypchnąć, usunąć siłą [phrasal verb] On wypchnął mnie z pokoju i trzasnął drzwiami. start learning		force out (of sth) He forced me out of the room and slammed the door.
być skąpanym (w świetle), pokrywać (coś barwą) Miasto było skąpane w świetle księżyca. start learning		suffuse The city was suffused with moonlight. OR the city was suffused with sunlight.
okazać się sukcesem, być bardzo dobrym lub przyjemnym (np. o imprezie) start learning		go down a storm [idiom]
rozlecieć się na kawałki LUB załamać się psychicznie start learning		go to pieces / fall to pieces
z kostkami lodu, z lodem (np. drink) LUB w opłakanym stanie, pogrążony w bankructwie start learning		on the rocks
stracić grunt pod nogami, gubić się (np. w sytuacji), znaleźć się w kropce start learning		be out of one's depth [idiom]
utrzymujący się na powierzchni LUB pogodny, napawający optymizmem LUB rosnący, prężny (np. gospodarka) start learning		buoyant
odkleić się start learning		come unstuck / become unstuck
stracić okazję, przegapić okazję [idiom] start learning		miss the boat
wycofać się w porę (żeby więcej nie stracić) [idiom] start learning		cut one's losses [idiom] If she says, "You're really sweet", cut your losses and walk away.
poradzić sobie z czymś bez problemów [phrasal verb] start learning		sail through sth
utrzymać czyjeś zainteresowanie start learning		hold one's interest
mieć niewiele zainteresowania dla czegoś start learning		hold little interest The remainder of the concert held little interest.
mieć mocną głowę [idiom] start learning		someone can hold their drink
czas jest po twojej stronie start learning		time is on your side
czasu ani morza nie da się zatrzymać, czas nie czeka na nikogo [przysłowie] start learning		time and tide wait for no man OR time waits for no man
wydatki [BrE] start learning		outgoings
ogrodzić LUB zarezerwować, wyodrębnić (na jakiś cel) start learning		to ring fence
explain: frontline service start learning		a service, such as the education or health system, that is run by the government to provide services directly to members of the public Local government wants to improve frontline services for children and old folk.
dobrowolne odejście z pracy [BrE] start learning		voluntary redundancy At the end of the academic year 2008/2009 Jenkins took voluntary redundancy.
nieuzasadnione / bezprawne zwolnienie z pracy start learning		wrongful / unfair dismissal
sąd pracy [BrE] start learning		industrial tribunal [BrE] or labour court
kres, koniec (np. małżeństwa) [idiom] start learning		the end of the road OR the end of the line
górnolotny (np. styl mówienia) start learning		high-flown
cecha charakterystyczna, znamię LUB kolczyk, piętno (na żywym towarze start learning		earmark
1. obrok, pasza LUB 2. pożywka start learning		fodder 1. This fodder will be good for our animals., 2. This gossip is fodder for newspapers.
explain: personal worth start learning		the value of all of a person's money and possessions His personal worth is estimated at five million dollars.
typu osobistego (np. problemy) start learning		of a personal nature
pochłonięty czymś, zaabsorbowany start learning		caught up in sth "Caught up in conversations of our personal worth."
błysk, połysk LUB żyrandol start learning		lustre [BrE] / luster [AmE] I love the lustre of your eyes. OR There was a huge golden lustre (or chandelier or pendant) on the ceiling.
kwiecisty (o języku, mowie) LUB kwiecisty (o wzorze, łące) LUB kwiatowy (zapach) start learning		flowery My mother loves flowery shirts. OR I don't like his books because of his flowery language. OR My girlfriend likes flowery perfumes.
kwaskowy, kwaskowaty, kwaśny (smak) LUB uszczypliwy, zgryźliwy (o uwadze, komentarzu) start learning		tart Whenever I eat a tart kiwi fruit I have a stomachache. OR I am fed up with his tart remarks.
burczenie w brzuchu start learning		stomach rumble
drażniący (np. zapach), gryzący (np. dym, opary) LUB cierpki, zgryźliwy, uszczypliwy (np. uwaga, ton głosu) start learning		acrid
pachnący stęchlizną, zatęchły, stęchły start learning		musty
stęchnąć, zatęchnąć start learning		go musty
smród start learning		stench / stink It seems impossible, but you can feel his stench all the way up here.
arogancki, bezczelny (np. osoba, sposób zachowania) LUB krzykliwe, zbyt kolorowe (o ubraniach) start learning		brash Don't you think that suit's a bit brash for a funeral? OR He's a brash young banker.
aliteracja (używanie słów zaczynających się na tą samą literę) start learning		alliteration
obrzydliwy, wstrętny, ohydny, paskudny start learning		abominable
zbierać się, wychodzić (skądś lub od kogoś) [spoken] start learning		make tracks I suppose I ought to be making tracks.
stracić poczucie czasu [idiom] start learning		lose track of time Is it five o'clock already? I've lost track of time.
stanąć jak wryty Stanąłem jak wryty, gdy zobaczyłem ducha. start learning		stop dead in one's tracks OR stop dead I stopped dead when I saw the ghost.
dach kryty strzechą, strzecha start learning		thatched roof
z otworkami, podziurkowany start learning		pitted
ze śladami po ospie, dziobaty start learning		pockmarked
wysadzany drzewami start learning		tree-lined (e.g. an avenue)
wyludniać (okolicę) LUB pustoszyć LUB opuszczać (kogoś w potrzebie) start learning		desolate The war desolated our country.
pójść na skróty, przeciąć coś (np. pole) LUB pociąć w poprzek czegoś start learning		cut across sth
przedrzeć się przez coś (np. przez las) start learning		hack one's way through sth
explain: to clamber start learning		climb or move in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet. wdrapywać się, gramolić się
wtrącać się, przerywać (np. wypowiedź, rozmowę) LUB zajechać drogę (samochodem) LUB włączać się w odpowiednim momencie (np. maszyna) start learning		to cut in [phrasal verb] She kept cutting in and annoying everyone. OR The police cut us in.
pokroić, posiekać LUB pociąć [phrasal verb] start learning		cut up 1. She cut up my dress. OR 2. Can you cut up the vegetables?
przygnębiony, przybity, nie mogący się pozbierać [BrE][informal] start learning		cut-up
1. oczywisty, bezdyskusyjny LUB 2. stereotypowy, szablonowy start learning		cut-and-dried (= clear and simple nad removing any further uncertainty or difficulty) 1. This was a cut-and-dried decision for me., 2. I was angered by his cut-and-dried statement.
explain: play the wall [slang] start learning		When you don't get any play at a party and your left standing on the side alone. - "Hey man did you get any dances at the party last night?" - "No man, I had to play the wall the entire night."
chwiejny, chybotliwy, rozklekotany (np. mebel) start learning		rickety Careful! That chair's a bit rickety. OR The recession put a lot of strain on an already rickety economic system. [= said figuratively]
explain: an outpost start learning		1. a small military camp or position at some distance from the main army, used especially as a guard against surprise attack. OR a remote part of a country or empire. 1. troops in some outposts have surrendered, 2. a few scattered outposts along the west coast
explain: say goodbye to sth [idiom] start learning		to accept that you will not have something any more or that you will not get it Once you have kids, you can say goodbye to going out every weekend.
explain: chuffed or proper chuffed [BrE][informal] start learning		very pleased
wierne odbicie, wierna kopia [idiom] To jest wierna kopia pierwszego wydania tej książki. start learning		carbon copy That's a carbon copy of this book's first edition
bułka z masłem, pestka (coś banalnie łatwego) [BrE][potocznie] start learning		doddle
trudny orzech do zgryzienia [BrE][informal] start learning		it's no doddle OR hard nut to crack
nie robić komuś żadnej różnicy start learning		be all the same to sb
widzieć jako coś, postrzegać jako coś [phrasal verb] start learning		look on as sth We looked on her as a daughter. OR I've lived there so long I look on the town as my home.
siedzenie obok kierowcy, przednie siedzenie, przednie miejsce (w samochodzie) [AmE] Zaklepuję siedzenie obok kierowcy! start learning		shotgun I call shotgun!
sposób czegoś, metoda czegoś start learning		mode of sth (e.g. mode of transport, mode of conduct)
explain: set sth/someone back start learning		to delay or stop the progress of someone or something A sustained rise in oil prices could set back the recovery.
drewniany szpikulec (na szaszłyki) OR rożen, metalowy pręt (do grilla) start learning		skewer He put the meat on the skewer.
drżącym głosem start learning		in a broken voice
domowe przetwory (dżemy, ogórki, itd.) start learning		homemade preserves My mum taught me how to make homemade preserves
przygotowany na zapas (o potrawie) / uprzednio ugotowany start learning		precooked
pójść po rozum do głowy, opamiętać się [idiom] start learning		come to one's senses [idiom]
przezorny, roztropny start learning		prudent A prudent woman always has with her pepper spray.
explain: trial baloon start learning		a project or scheme tentatively announced in order to test public opinion My guess is that Netflix is using these Nike workouts as a trial balloon for future ventures into lifestyle content.
explain: scattergun [adjective] start learning		involving doing something to a lot of things or people without any organized plan, rather than doing it to particular things or people Don't have a scattergun approach - calling everyone you know to see if there is a job going - but work out what you want from different people.
tracić grunt pod nogami [idiom] start learning		be on shaky ground (= weak and likely to break down, collapse, or fail; not strong or well-supported) Their marriage is on shaky ground.
błogosławieństwo i przekleństwo czegoś [powiedzenie] start learning		boon and bane of sth All this work is either a boon or a bane—we'll find out which when we see if the workers can keep up with it all.
przepoławiać, zmniejszać o połowę start learning		to halve
perspektywy awansu start learning		promotion prospects
czujny, baczny start learning		alert, watchful, vigilant
w granicach zdrowego rozsądku [idiom] start learning		within reason You can say whatever you like, within reason.
jechać na oparach [idiom] start learning		to run on fumes The organisation had been running on fumes for months, so it's not surprising that they closed their doors.
explain: misstatement start learning		the act of stating something that is false or not accurate He said he made minor misstatements but denied deliberately lying under oath.
explain: trickle down (in the context of wealth) start learning		(of wealth) gradually benefit the poorest as a result of the increasing wealth of the richest Investment in the country's natural resources is failing to trickle down to the local population.
odprawa (z tytułu rozwiązania stosunku pracy) start learning		severance package or allowance or pay
dający się udoskonalić start learning		perfectible
zasiłek dla bezrobotnych start learning		unemployment benefit [BrE] or benefits [AmE] You're not entitled to claim unemployment benefit.
tryb postępowania karnego prawo wszczęcia ścigania karnego start learning		criminal persecution right to initiate criminal prosecution
osoba zależna (na czyimś utrzymaniu) start learning		dependant [BrE] / dependent [AmE]
explain: free-form start learning		not having or following a particular style or structure The third section was a free-form improvisation where musicians explored the network performance space.
pęknięcie, szczelina start learning		crevice
kredens (na naczynia) start learning		sideboard
obicie (ścienne), tapeta start learning		tapestry / wallpaper Tapestry's the only thing in the whole room.
explain: step change start learning		(in business or politics) a significant change in policy or attitude, especially one that results in an improvement or increase There has been a step change in our understanding of the problem.
spędzać czas na wsi start learning		ruralise
explain: to make believe start learning		to act as if something is true when it is not He's just going to make believe that things are fine in spite of the divorce.
when to use the phrase "each to his/their own"? start learning		it's used to say that everyone likes different things You actually like modern jazz, do you? Each to their own. OR I'm not personally a fan of model trains, but each to their own.
kampania reklamowa start learning		advertising campaign OR publicity campaign our publicity campaign had been really controversial.
być ewidentym start learning		be blatantly obvious
jechać na tym samym wózku [idiom] start learning		to be in the same boat (as sb) [idiom]
hamować, powstrzymywać, utrudniać (np. rozwój, proces) start learning		inhibit or impede
explain: shoot from the hip [idiom] start learning		1. to speak in a very direct and honest way, 2. to react quickly, w/out thinking carefully about sth 1. Jeff is a straight talker who always shoots from the hip., 2. He often shoots from the hip without having all the facts.
świadczyć o czymś, wskazywać na coś, być przejawem czegoś start learning		be indicative of something Resumption of the talks is indicative of an improving relationship between the countries.
what's the gift of the gab? start learning		If someone has the gift of the gab, they are able to speak easily and confidently, and to persuade people. You can also say the gift of gab, especially in American English. They are naturally good salesmen with the gift of the gab.
What are 'out of pocket' expenses? start learning		Out-of-pocket expenses are those which you pay out of your own money on behalf of someone else, and which are often paid back to you later. I charge twenty dollars an hour plus out-of-pocket expenses.
any old [idiom] start learning		used to describe someone or something that is not special or specific I don't care where I sleep. Any old couch will do. OR She won't drink just any old tea; it has to be a certain kind.
explain: push sth forward start learning		to continue doing something or making progress in something, with effort or enthusiasm An additional grant has enabled the team to push forward with research plans.
dziedziczny (np. choroba, tytuł arystokratyczny) start learning		hereditary
skarcić, strofować / uczyć pokory start learning		chasten
właściciel zakładu pogrzebowego start learning		undertaker [BrE], mortician [AmE]
obskurantyzm, wrogie nastawienie do postępu, zacofanie, ciemnota umysłowa, kołtuństwo start learning		obscurantism
niewdzięcznik start learning		an ingrate
wytrwałość (w dążeniach), gorliwość, sumienność start learning		assiduity
upokarzanie (się), upadlanie (się) LUB obniżanie wartości (waluty) start learning		debasing
pobór, werbunek, konskrypcja start learning		conscription
świecki start learning		secular If something is secular, it isn't connected with religion.
sprzeniewierzenie się (wartościom, ideom), odstępstwo (od zasad), zdrada (np. lojalności) start learning		defection
1. przestrzeganie (zasad, reguł), 2. przywiązanie, wierność start learning		adherence 1. Adherence to the rules is the foundation of our society., 2. I admire his adherence to her.
fala pływowa, fala pływu LUB fala uczuć (np. gniewu) start learning		tidal wave
dżuma (medycznie) LUB zaraza, epidemia start learning		pestilence
system poboru do wojska start learning		conscription system
wytwórczy, produkcyjny LUB rozrodczy (o organach, możliwościach) start learning		generative
odcień, zabarwienie (kolorem) LUB odrobina, domieszka start learning		tincture I feel joy with a tincture of sadness.
explain: in large start learning		on a large scale; from a broad point of view e.g. a problem seen in large
leżący na antypodach, antypodyczny LUB leżący na przeciwnym końcu (np. komórki, ciała) start learning		antipodal
pańszczyzna, poddaństwo start learning		serfdom
nieobliczalny, nieprzewidywalny, nieoszacowany (np. o stracie, zniszczeniach) LUB nieoceniony, wyjątkowy start learning		incalculable e.g. incalculable consequences
pojednawczy (o czynie) LUB pokojowy, nastawiony pokojo start learning		peaceable
ścigać się z czasem start learning		race against time OR race against the clock
krnąbrny, niesforny / marudny start learning		fractious My puppy is fractious, so I have a hard time schooling it. OR a fractious child
rozpracować coś, wybadać coś, rozgryźć coś [nieformalnie[ start learning		suss something out [BrE][informal] Don’t worry about how we’re getting there – I’ve got it sussed (or sussed out).
w okresie spoczynku, nie prowadzący działalności (np. organizacja) LUB uśpiony (np. wulkan) LUB śpiący snem zimowym (np. niedźwiedź) start learning		dormant
1. nijaki, bez charakteru 2. nieinteresujący, nudny (o krajobrazie) start learning		featureless
explain: unexpectant start learning		not expectant or expecting; surprising expectant = wyczekujący, pełen wyczekiwania, np. The concert starts in 5 minutes and the crowd is expectant.
explain: transfixed start learning		so surprised, shocked, or interested that you continue to look at or listen to someone or something without moving Ella stood transfixed in shock and disbelief.
tadpole start learning		kijanka
dzisiejszy, współczesny, aktualny start learning		present-day e.g. present-day events
przechodzić zmiany, być poddanym przeróbce start learning		undergo alterations
przeróbki, poprawki krawieckie start learning		alterations I’m having some alterations made to the dress.
bezspornie start learning		beyond dispute
ławica ryb start learning		shoal of fish
mielizna, płycizna start learning		shoal
tłumnie, masowo start learning		in shoals
przedwcześnie dojrzały (o dziecku), wcześnie rozwinięty (np. umiejętność) start learning		precocious
explain: leaven start learning		1. to add yeast to a bread mixture so that it will contain air and will be bigger and lighter, 2. LITERARYto add something that makes a situation, story, film etc more interesting, funny, or exciting
explain: edifice start learning		1. a large impressive building (= gmach), 2. a complicated system or policy 2. The whole edifice of EU environmental policy is threatened by this bill.
projekt ustawy Większość głosów była wymagana, aby projekt ustawy przeszedł. start learning		bill A majority of votes was needed for the bill to pass.
explain: interweave (adj: interwoven) start learning		to closely connect or mix different things together, or to be closely connected or mixed together It’s a long novel with several interwoven stories. OR He interweaves traditional songs with contemporary music.
explain: a poster child start learning		[HUMOROUS] someone or something that represents a particular quality, idea, or activity William is a poster child for incompetence. \| WIKI: "In modern times, a "poster child" is a person of any age whose attributes or behaviour are emblematic of a known cause, movement, circumstance or ideal."
explain: self-revelation start learning		disclosure of one's private feelings, thoughts, etc., especially when unintentional
explain: all-embracing start learning		including or covering everything or everyone; comprehensive OR including or affecting everyone or everything This all-embracing assumption is most improbable but it is justifiable since it never lets us down. OR His hospitality was instantaneous and all-embracing
ulegać czemuś, poddawać się czemuś, podporządkowywać się czemuś start learning		submit to something
explain: ascertain start learning		to find out something 1. We need to ascertain whether the project is feasible. 2. This much could easily be ascertained from the newspapers. 3. Experts were unable to ascertain the cause of the accident. 4. The police have ascertained that he knew the victim.
explain: caseload start learning		all the cases that someone is responsible for dealing with at the same time, especially a doctor, lawyer, or social worker She has a heavy caseload (=many cases).
szablon LUB zacisk start learning		jig 1. We have to draw the jig, then we can move on to more specific design. 2. I made sure that the jigs were tightened
narzędzie z napędem elektrycznym (np. wiertarka) start learning		power tool
explain: a leap of faith start learning		a decision to believe that something is true or will happen although you have no proof
kanciasty / kanciastość start learning		angular / angularity
spokojnie, statecznie start learning		sedately, calmly
sztyca rowerowa (kijek do siodełka) start learning		seatpost
środkowy, przeciętny, umiarkowany start learning		middle-of-the-road middle-of-the-road opinions, attitudes, styles etc are not extreme
explain: up against something start learning		in a very difficult situation, or with a serious problem to deal with The process could take weeks, but I’m up against a deadline. OR We’ve really been up against it this year, trying to keep production up with demand.
od początku start learning		on day one / from day one
fuszerka, praca wykonana niezdarnie start learning		botch job
odwalić fuszerkę start learning		botch OR do a sloppy job Police officers had botched the entire investigation. OR I’ve botched this up in a couple of places.
1. uchwyt, rączka, ucho LUB 2. bieżnik (na podeszwie buta) start learning		lug
żywica (drzewna) start learning		resin
taśma pakowa start learning		parcel tape or packaging tape Secure the package well with a parcel tape.
być do kogoś podobnym start learning		bear resemblance to somebody OR take after somebody Who do you take after - your father or your mother?
explain: swanky start learning		fashionable and expensive a swanky restaurant/hotel/car
niezrównany, niedościgły start learning		unequalled OR unmatched
podstawowy produkt (o stałym, dużym zapotrzebowaniu) start learning		staple (usually used as 'staples') The recent dramatic price increases, particularly for rice, maize and other staples, are of course another major reason why many people do not have enough food.
być w depresji, mieć chandrę (o człowieku), znajdować się w zastoju (np. gospodarka) [idiom] start learning		be in the doldrums
własny, osobisty interest start learning		vested interest (in sth) Of course, I had a vested interest in getting it right.
zirytowany [przestarzałe] start learning		vexed (verb: to vex)
explain: if/when it comes to the crunch [idiom] start learning		if/when a situation becomes extremely serious and a decision must be made If it comes to the crunch and you and your husband do split up, you can always stay with us.
explain: unadjudicated [law] start learning		If a crime or legal case is unadjudicated, a judge has not made a formal decision about it The court left the claim unadjudicated.
explain: have the inside track [idiom] start learning		to have a special position within an organization, or a special relationship with a person that gives you advantages that other people do not have
explain: a shot in the arm [idiom] start learning		sth that has a sudden and positive effect on sth, providing encouragement and new activity Fresh investment would provide the shot in the arm that this industry so badly needs.
ożywić start learning		to liven (sth) up A new coat of paint would liven the kitchen up OR Liven up your meals with fresh herbs and spices.
zaległości w opłatach / długi [finanse] start learning		arrears
mieć zaległości, zalegać ze spłatą, zalegać z płatnością [prawne] start learning		be in arrears Some had already left because pay was so far in arrears. OR Salaries for teachers are six months in arrears.
mieć coś do stracenia, osobiście się zaangażować, zaryzykować własną skórą (zwłaszcza finansowo) start learning		have skin in the game [idiom] You are more trusted when you have some skin in the game.
explain: heft start learning		noun: weight OR importance, verb: lift or carry (sth heavy; syn: hoist) I watched him heft the heavy sack onto his shoulder.
nadal żywy (np. nadzieja), nadal jaśniejący pełnym blaskiem start learning		undimmed
bardzo oszczędny start learning		penny-wise
oszczędny jeśli chodzi o małe kwoty, a rozrzutny w przypadku dużych sum [idiom] start learning		penny-wise and pound-foolish
jak się powiedziało A, to trzeba powiedzieć B [język mówiony] start learning		in for a penny, in for a pound (or dime and dollar)
rozpocząć budowę [idiom] start learning		to break ground
explain: break new/fresh ground [idiom] start learning		to do or discover something new This film broke ground for women's liberation. OR The state is breaking new ground with its reforms.
rozchodzić nowe buty [phrasal verb] start learning		break new shoes in
świeżo zmielony (np. kawa) start learning		fresh-ground or freshly ground
odważny, rezolutny, hardy start learning		plucky
pudełkowaty, kanciasty start learning		boxy
kanciasty start learning		angular or boxy (ant: round)
być w sprzeczności (z czymś, kimś) start learning		to be at odds with sth/sb My boss is at odds with Mary.
nowe budownictwo, nowa zabudowa Oni kupili mieszkanie w nowym budownictwie. start learning		development They bought an apartment in the development.
tereny podmokłe, bagna lub błotny, podmokły, bagienny start learning		wetland To get to the city, you'll have to travel through the wetlands. or There are wetland territories all around the castle.
explain: to exchange contracts [v] / exchange of contracts [n] start learning		to complete the final stage of buying a house by signing a contract with the seller; after this the sale cannot legally be stopped Before exchange of contracts either the seller or the buyer can withdraw without having to make any payment.
radca prawny, adwokat (w Wielkiej Brytanii) start learning		solicitor
zwlekać z czymś, ociągać się, działać opieszale LUB powłóczyć nogami [idiom] start learning		drag one's feet All of a sudden you're dragging your feet on this thing.
explain: dilatory start learning		1. tending or intended to cause delay 2. characterized by procrastination 1. dilatory tactics, 2. dilatory in paying bills
oskarżyciel, strona pozywająca start learning		plaintiff or complainant
explain: turnkey delivery [property] start learning		typically means the development and delivery of a facility ready-for-use by the occupants.
przespać się z czymś (odłożyć podjęcie ważnej decyzji na następny dzień) start learning		sleep on sth Do yourself a favour. Sleep on it and make a decision later.
za porozumieniem stron start learning		by mutual agreement of the parties
zapominać o urazach; co było, to było; puszczać w niepamięć start learning		let bygones be bygones
rozpętało się piekło [idiom] start learning		hell broke loose [idiom]
explain: take it on the chin start learning		to accept unpleasant events bravely and without complaining One of her great strengths is her ability to take it on the chin.
plasterek (szynki, bekonu) start learning		slice, rasher [BrE] To serve, place a rasher of bacon on each muffin half.
dać z siebie wszystko start learning		do one's best, give one's all, give one's best
explain: in someone's eyes [idiom] start learning		in someone's opinion And although she was probably just an ordinary-looking kid, in my eyes she was the most beautiful child on the face of the planet.
explain: have priority (over) [idiom] start learning		to require being dealt with or done first or to be more important than sth else The house needs lots of work but getting my debts paid has priority. or Health concerns should have priority over comfort.
manipulować kimś, grać na kimś jak się chce [idiom] start learning		play someone like a fiddle/violin Don't you see that she's playing you like a fiddle?
explain: to amount to nothing start learning		1. To fail to become successful or significant. 2. To result in no tangible or appreciable difference. 1. My play has yet to get one positive review, and I'm really worried it will amount to nothing. 2. I worked really hard on my pitch, but it all amounted to nothing.
explain: ephemera start learning		1. things that exist or are used or enjoyed for only a short time. 2. collectable items that were originally expected to have only short-term usefulness or popularity. Ephemera are generally things that are printed for a specific occasion or purpose and aren't meant to last after their original use. Examples are: theatre programs, posters for events, ticket stubs, political leaflets, and bumper stickers.
odcinek kontrolny (biletu, rachunku) lub niedopałek (papierosa) start learning		stub or stump (e.g. ticket stub)
obżerać się, wpieprzać [potocznie] start learning		pig out
explain: go all out (for sth) [idiom] start learning		to put all your energy or enthusiasm into what you are doing The team went all out for a win.
explain: go against the flow [idiom] start learning		to do or say the opposite of what most people are doing or saying With this new book, she is going against the flow.
explain: anomalously [adverb] start learning		in a way that is different from what is usual, or not in agreement with something else and therefore not satisfactory It is anomalously warm for February in Boston. or Oil prices seem anomalously low.
przeklinać, bluzgać, sobaczyć start learning		cuss [spoken] / swear / curse
wieczność start learning		eternity or foreverness
nieznane wody, niepewny grunt, niezbadane obszary (coś potencjalnie niebezpiecznego) [idiom start learning		uncharted waters or murky waters After the outbreak of the pandemic, the economy moved into murky waters. or I don't want to enter the uncharted waters of drug trafficking.
podpałka (np. do grilla) start learning		kindling
zlecenie stałe start learning		a standing order an instruction made by an account holder to make regular payments to specified people or organization
chwila prawdy start learning		the moment of truth
explain: have come a long way [idiom] start learning		to have advanced to an improved or more developed state Information technology has come a long way in the last 20 years.
explain: all bark and no bite [idiom] start learning		Full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance; pretentious. or Often making cutting remarks, but having a gentle personality underneath.
objaśniać, wyjaśniać, naświetlać start learning		elucidate (also: explain, clarify)
explain: take sth away start learning		1. remove sth 2. learn sth from an experience/activity 3. subtract 1. Take these chairs away or Supermarkets are taking business away from small local shops. 2. What do you hope people will take away from this? 3. 200 take away 189 doesn't leave very much!
explain: play the victim start learning		to always pretend to be the underdog, the victim in every problem in his/her life, which is very annoying, fake, childish
pustak start learning		breeze-block, hollow tile or cavity block
odruchowa reakcja, nerwowa reakcja (na czyjąś wypowiedź, jakieś wydarzenie) [idiom] start learning		knee-jerk reaction When asked about crime, the mayor’s knee-jerk reaction is to call for longer prison sentences.
zmniejszać sie stopniowo (np. o zainteresowaniu), cichnąć (o burzy) start learning		taper off The calls have tapered off but still average 20 a month.
informować, poinformować, powiadamiać, powiadomić start learning		inform, notify, apprise
explain: take a back seat (to somebody/something) start learning		to have less influence or importance Foreign policy will take a back seat to domestic problems for a while.
what's a king's ransom? start learning		a huge amount of money; a fortune. That diamond necklace must have cost a king's ransom.
śladowe ilości start learning		trace amounts Metals such as lead and copper and zinc are found in a trace amount in all sediments.
ujście, wylot start learning		outfall I also checked the other drains and the outfalls.
szacować, wyceniać / wartościować, oceniać [oficjalnie] start learning		appraise How to appraise the value of the business?
w tym celu... [oficjalnie] start learning		to that end or to this end He wanted to discuss his position and arranged a meeting to this end.
najmniejsze z twoich zmartwień start learning		the least of your problems
doniosły, ważny, wielkiej wagi start learning		momentous (≠ momentary) Going abroad was a momentous decision.
explain: under threat start learning		1. likely to be harmed or damaged 2. because of being threatened 1. An ancient religious custom is under threat. 2. Any contract made under threat of violence is not legal.
otwarty na coś start learning		open to something The manager stated that his decision was not open to further discussion
zobaczyć kogoś/coś w przelocie lub biegu start learning		catch sight (or glimpse) of sb/sth
podążać w kierunku czegoś, zmierzać ku czemuś start learning		make one's way towards sth Passengers were instructed to make their way down the bus by the driver.

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