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Gryźć paznokcie (potoczne) start learning
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He started gnawing at his nails while waiting for the results.
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Kupa banknotów (potoczne) start learning
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He pulled out a wad of notes and paid for the drinks.
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Strzecha / strzechowy dach (formalne) start learning
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The cottage had a beautiful thatched roof made from dried straw.
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Fałszywie uprzejmy / służalczy (formalne) start learning
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His unctuous smile made everyone feel uncomfortable.
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Raczyć (coś zrobić / coś dać) (formalne) start learning
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He vouchsafed to answer their questions after much persuasion.
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Klnąć / przeklinać (potoczne) start learning
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He started cussing when he stubbed his toe on the table.
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Znać się na rzeczy (potoczne) start learning
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Don't worry, he knows the ropes—he's been doing this for years.
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Starannie / pilnie (formalne) start learning
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She worked assiduously on her research project to ensure every detail was perfect.
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Zrywać (np. kwiaty) / szarpać (np. struny) (potoczne) start learning
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She plucked the string of the guitar gently.
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Pragnienie / chęć (potoczne) start learning
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He had a hankering for some homemade chocolate cake.
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Żartobliwie / dowcipnie (formalne) start learning
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He jocosely remarked that he would run for president.
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start learning
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We arrived a bit latish, but the party was still going strong.
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Kornisze (listwa przypodłogowa / ozdobna na suficie) (formalne) start learning
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The room had a beautifully ornate cornice that added elegance to the space.
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Błotnik (w samochodzie) / Fender (marka gitary) (potoczne) start learning
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He played his Fender Stratocaster at the concert.
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Kij (broń) / tłuc (kijem) (formalne) start learning
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He cudgelled his opponent during the duel.
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Spokój / opanowanie (formalne) start learning
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Despite the chaos, she maintained her composure and handled the situation with grace.
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Wystawny / luksusowy (formalne) start learning
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The banquet was sumptuous, with an array of delicacies and fine wines.
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Kłopoty są nieuniknione / sytuacja się pogorszyła (potoczne) start learning
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Once he spilled the secret, the fat was in the fire.
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Coś w tym stylu / podobnie (potoczne) start learning
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He said he wouldn't be able to come to the meeting, something to that effect.
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Całkowity / zdecydowanie (formalne) start learning
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He outright rejected the offer without a second thought.
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His meagre income barely covered his basic needs.
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The difference in price is negligible.
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They lived in a dilapidated old house.
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The room was tawdrily decorated for the party.
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The hall was festooned with colorful ribbons.
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start learning
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He was set upon by thieves on his way home.
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główna ulica, ciąg komunikacyjny start learning
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This street is a busy thoroughfare in the city.
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otwór, szczelina, przysłona start learning
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The light passed through a small aperture in the wall.
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The venerable scholar was honored at the ceremony.
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She stared at him with beady eyes.
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The goods were consigned to the warehouse.
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przeglądanie, dokładne zapoznanie się start learning
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He sat down for a careful perusal of the documents.
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The snake-charmer performed in the town square.
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The fortress withstood the enemy's onslaught.
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Enough with the tomfoolery—let's get serious!
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skrupuły, wątpliwości moralne start learning
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He had no scruples about cheating.
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He gave a wry smile at the irony of the situation.
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I felt cooped up in the small apartment all weekend.
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His face reddened with embarrassment.
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She managed to outlast all her competitors.
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She's such a flibbertigibbet, always jumping from one idea to the next.
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The support from her friends heartened her greatly.
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She carried a sweet-smelling nosegay of violets.
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His dedication to charity work is commendable.
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punktualność, szybkość działania start learning
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We appreciated her promptitude in responding to the crisis.
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start learning
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He found his new colleagues to be very congenial.
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skąpstwo, drobiazgowe oszczędzanie start learning
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The project suffered from management’s cheese-paring mentality.
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bezpośredniość, szczerość start learning
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Her outspokenness made her both respected and feared.
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pobieżnie, bez zaangażowania start learning
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He nodded perfunctorily and walked away.
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krzykliwy, ekstrawagancki start learning
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His flamboyant outfit drew everyone's attention.
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His calm demeanour helped defuse the tense situation.
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lawendowy, jasnofioletowy start learning
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She wore a mauve scarf with her coat.
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start learning
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He strolled in with an air of insouciance.
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koja, miejsce (do spania lub cumowania) start learning
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He reserved a berth on the sleeper train.
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Her half-whimsical suggestion made everyone smile.
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The president issued a decree banning plastic bags.
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She wore a vintage mink stole to the opera.
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An unlooked-for opportunity suddenly appeared.
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Their conversation was desultory and wandered from topic to topic.
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porwany, uniesiony (emocjami lub siłą) start learning
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She was swept away by the romance of the evening.
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start learning
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The baby lay sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
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przeforsować swoje zdanie start learning
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After much debate, he carried his point in the discussion.
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