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Some women make a deliberate choice to rear a child alone. inizia ad imparare
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hold sb accountable for sth Mr White held his wife accountable for the death of their child. inizia ad imparare
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uważać kogoś za odpowiedzialnego za coś
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I was astounded by the beautiness of this village. inizia ad imparare
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Oh man, I was totally caught unawares when your mother showed up here this morning. inizia ad imparare
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We are not moving on in the discussion, we are still going over old ground. inizia ad imparare
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powtarzać tę samą czynność
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It took me a few moments to cotton on, but I soon realised they were talking about me. inizia ad imparare
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orientować się co się dzieje
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odpowiedzialny/prawdopodobny
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The application of this rule must remain intact. inizia ad imparare
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A better idea is to give those machines you are interested in a test run. inizia ad imparare
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wytestować, wypróbować jakąś maszynę, urządzenie
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When we still couldn't find the source of the discrepancy, we decided to call it a day and revisit it tomorrow. inizia ad imparare
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I want to pick up on a point that Susan made about role models./ Can I just pick up on your first point again, please? inizia ad imparare
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zwracać na coś szczególną uwagę/ zacząć mówić o czymś wcześniej poruszonym
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He obviously didn't pick up on her lack of interest in the subject. inizia ad imparare
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zrozumieć coś niewyrażonego bezpośrednio
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kierowca przekraczający prędkość
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She felt that she had been conned into buying the car. inizia ad imparare
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She was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for manslaughter. inizia ad imparare
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nieumyślne spowodowanie śmierci
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nielegalny handel narkotykami
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put sth on fire/set fire on sth inizia ad imparare
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The man appeared in court and was convicted of arson after the forest fire. inizia ad imparare
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Mężczyzna pojawił się w sądzie po pożarze lasu i został uznany za winnego podpalenia.
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New measures are needed to prevent fraudsters opening bank accounts with stolen cheques. inizia ad imparare
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She embezzled thousands of dollars from the charity. inizia ad imparare
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defraudacja, sprzeniewierzenie
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drink and drive/ drive under influence inizia ad imparare
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pić i jeździć / prowadzić pod wpływem alkoholu
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One of the kids tried to pick my pocket. inizia ad imparare
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okradać kogoś, być kieszonkowcem
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She was sentenced for two years in jail for committing perjury. inizia ad imparare
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The judge warned the witness not to perjure herself. inizia ad imparare
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popełniać krzywoprzysięstwo
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He trains actors, stuntmen for their demanding roles. inizia ad imparare
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As a former physical training instructor, he is used to work with less than sharp trainees. inizia ad imparare
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The police officer said that he had placed the man under arrest and that a scuffle had ensued. inizia ad imparare
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I am not an athletic person, I can't reach past my knees when I want to touch my toes. inizia ad imparare
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This activity seems to be rupturing my kidneys. inizia ad imparare
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He was feeble, helpless old man. inizia ad imparare
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Loose electric wires were dangling from the wall. inizia ad imparare
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The performers were suspended from the ceiling during their play. inizia ad imparare
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It is a typical action movie with a lot of spectacular stunts. inizia ad imparare
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I reckon it is going to rain. inizia ad imparare
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The book show several ancients recumbent on sofas. inizia ad imparare
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rower poziomy, gdzie rowerzysta leży
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The kids hid their teacher's bike for a lark. inizia ad imparare
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figiel, czynność przynosząca radość
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As you turn the corner, the road dips suddenly. inizia ad imparare
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His exercise routine consisted of bench presses. inizia ad imparare
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I used to do some curls to strengthen my bicepses. inizia ad imparare
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podnoszenie ciężarów tylko za pomocą rąk
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Then I use the chinning bar to have stronger arms and back. inizia ad imparare
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I think I pulled a muscle in my thigh when I was doing squats. inizia ad imparare
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Chyba naciągnąłem mięsień w udzie, gdy robiłem przysiady.
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The concert was excellent - there were lots of well-known songs with some new ones thrown in for good measure. inizia ad imparare
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The trains will follow the Northern line, circuting the capital. inizia ad imparare
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I can slap the ground when I land to earth my kinetic energy. inizia ad imparare
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pacnąć, klapsnąć, plasnąć
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I am terribly sorry. I didn't want to trip you up. inizia ad imparare
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The accident victims mostly had injuries to their lower limbs. inizia ad imparare
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Obviously we are better off now that we are both working. inizia ad imparare
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be aggressive with someone Have you ever had a teacher or boss who was aggressive with you? inizia ad imparare
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być agresywnym w stosunku do kogoś
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threatening towards someone Have you ever had a teacher or boss who was threating towards you? inizia ad imparare
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agresywny, grożący w stosunku do kogoś
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Have you ever been hostile towards somebody you met? inizia ad imparare
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be deliberately unfriendly towards Have you ever been deliberately unfriendly towards somebody you met? inizia ad imparare
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być specjalnie nieprzyjacielskim w stosunku do
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Is there a politician whose ideas or opinions you feel scornful about? inizia ad imparare
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Are there any national issues you get distressed by? inizia ad imparare
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być zmartwionym, złym z powodu czegoś
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Are there any national issues you get upset by/about? inizia ad imparare
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zdenerwowany, zmartwiony przez
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Are there any world issues you are indifferent to? inizia ad imparare
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fed up with Young people are disaffected by our social rules. inizia ad imparare
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keep myself to myself = be introverted I prefer to keep myself to myself, rather than tell people everything. inizia ad imparare
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I sometimes rub people up the wrong way because I have a slightly aggressive tone at times. inizia ad imparare
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I frequently do things on a whim, which is complete opposite of my parents, who plan everything. inizia ad imparare
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We became close to each other when we were teens. inizia ad imparare
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I like his jokes, he is really good fun. inizia ad imparare
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dobrze się z kimś spędza czas
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I set my heart on the art school. inizia ad imparare
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bardzo komuś na czymś zależy
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Being stingy runs in the family. inizia ad imparare
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Skąpstwo jest naszą cechą rodzinną.
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He supported me, but he also had very high expectations for me. inizia ad imparare
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Do you think your chances stand of being offered the job? inizia ad imparare
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dostać szansę, mieć szansę
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There is hope the countries will reach a settlement without resorting to armed conflict. inizia ad imparare
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divergent = different from each other inizia ad imparare
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They can't publish your name without your consent. inizia ad imparare
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I never felt my life was in peril. inizia ad imparare
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The docks were crammed with people trying to board their boats. inizia ad imparare
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rough and ready accomodation inizia ad imparare
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US: play hooky Tom and Mike have skived (off) school today to watch the match. inizia ad imparare
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After six months of chopping and changing, we have decided to go back to our old system. inizia ad imparare
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przechodzenie przez jezdnię w nieoznakowanym miejscu
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unikanie płacenia za bilet, np w autobusie
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This bar used to be one of your old haunts, didn't it, Jake? inizia ad imparare
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często odwiedzane miejsce
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These people are seeking refuge from persecution. inizia ad imparare
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We really should meet sometime soon to discuss the details. inizia ad imparare
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kiedyś, w bliżej nieokreślonym czasie w przeszłości / przyszłości
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Try not to be distracted by incidental details. inizia ad imparare
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pojawiający się przypadkowo jako produkt uboczny/ coś mniej ważnego od sedna
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A huge throng has gathered around the speaker. inizia ad imparare
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a swarm of bees/ a swarm of photographers inizia ad imparare
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rój (przemieszczający się wspólnie)
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There are big dunes on the beach. inizia ad imparare
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The snow lay in deep drifts. inizia ad imparare
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stos śniegu, uformowany przez wiatr
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What would you miss the most if you found yourself marooned on a desert island? inizia ad imparare
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pozostawiony w miejscu, skąd nie da się uciec (szczególnie na wyspie)
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He left me stranded in town with no car and no money for a bus. inizia ad imparare
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pozostawiony w miejscu skąd nie można uciec (szczególnie z powodu braku transportu, pieniędzy)
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The oil tanker went aground on a mud bank in thick fog. inizia ad imparare
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opuszczony /pozostawiony sam w trudnej sytuacji
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Ann dismounted and picked up her riding hat. inizia ad imparare
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He reversed into a lamppost and damaged the back of the car. inizia ad imparare
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Passengers who wish to alight at Hove should travel in the front coach. inizia ad imparare
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The captain didn't want to endanger the crew of the ship. inizia ad imparare
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The new airbus will hold about 700 passengers. inizia ad imparare
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The police are to take a harder line on speeding motorists. inizia ad imparare
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zająć twarde stanowisko w sprawie czegoś
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Son, there's a thick layer of dust on your desk! inizia ad imparare
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Synu, na twoim biurku jest gruba warstwa kurzu!
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an abstruse philosophical essay inizia ad imparare
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There's been a lot of conjecture in the media recently about their marriage. inizia ad imparare
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krzywa dzwonowa (w statystyce)
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The ruined house had a sinister appearance. inizia ad imparare
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Natural resources are hogged by the rich. inizia ad imparare
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nadużywać czegoś, używać za dużo niż potrzeba
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Former Noble Peace Prize recipients include Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama. inizia ad imparare
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The home team's spirited playing ensured them a comfortable victory. inizia ad imparare
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pełny wigoru, entuzjastyczny
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The situation in the region has deteriorated rapidly. inizia ad imparare
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Our students come from Europe, Asia, and even further afield. inizia ad imparare
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nieco dalej, z innego obszaru
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common pests such as rats, mice or cockroaches inizia ad imparare
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There was a lot of pollen in the air from all the wildflowers, and it made Sophie's allergies play up. inizia ad imparare
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W powietrzu było mnóstwo pyłków z kwiatów polnych, co spowodowało, że Sophie zaczęła dokuczać alergia.
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Bees pollinate the plants by carrying the pollen from one flower to another. inizia ad imparare
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He had a nice smile and an appealing personality. inizia ad imparare
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pociągający, interesujący
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We have just received the information about the forthcoming conference. inizia ad imparare
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the children's expectant faces inizia ad imparare
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oczekujący, szczególnie na coś przyjemnego
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within the space of 20 minutes It all happened within the space of ten minutes. inizia ad imparare
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He fled the area after he was accused of a crime. inizia ad imparare
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Big cars over 1.6 litres tend to consume a lot of fuel. inizia ad imparare
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The store is selling off stock that is surplus to requirements. inizia ad imparare
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In the public sector money and resources are scarce. inizia ad imparare
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This month's pay cheque will cancel out his debt, but it won't give him any extra money. inizia ad imparare
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anulować coś (przez robienie czegoś, co ma przeciwny efekt)
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He sparked off a lot of argument by that objection. inizia ad imparare
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Traditional bookshops are thin on the ground these days. inizia ad imparare
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Don't use up all the milk - we need some for breakfast. inizia ad imparare
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Another crop failure can result in widespread famine. inizia ad imparare
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a build-up of greenhouse gases inizia ad imparare
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gromadzenie się gazów cieplarnianych
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Plants can't grow because of this soil erosion. inizia ad imparare
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I knew she was coming that afternoon because she had phoned beforehand to say so. inizia ad imparare
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After a bit of ferreting, I managed to find his address. inizia ad imparare
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These people are in dire need of help. inizia ad imparare
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The mayor tried to hush up the fact that he had been in prison. inizia ad imparare
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a hardened criminal/ hardened detectives inizia ad imparare
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zatwardziały/ niewrażliwy po wielu złych przeżyciach
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The police are warning of a repeated phone scam that targets tax payers. inizia ad imparare
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oszustwo (w celu pozyskania pieniędzy)
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Two of three brothers were sharp-witted, the third was a fool. inizia ad imparare
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One of the documentary's many unsettling images is of a child playing with her father's gun. inizia ad imparare
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zaniepokoić, wprowadzić nieporządek
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The ban on phone tapping should be strengthened. inizia ad imparare
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The government collected the biometric data of all citizens. inizia ad imparare
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Our plans are in a state of flux at the moment. inizia ad imparare
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The man was barely literate and took a long time to write his name. inizia ad imparare
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The logo was still visible but less obtrusive this time in beige. inizia ad imparare
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natrętny, narzucający się
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The novel deals with grand themes, but is never heavy or pretentious. inizia ad imparare
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They reveled in their success. inizia ad imparare
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Jim has a wealth of teaching experience. inizia ad imparare
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We have got to get the message over to the young that smoking isn't cool. inizia ad imparare
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It's quite hard to get through to my uncle at times. inizia ad imparare
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zostać zrozumiałym/ dodzwonić się do kogoś
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There are some subjects I try not to bring up very often. inizia ad imparare
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I finally managed to talk my son out of playing rugby. inizia ad imparare
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I encourage my children to talk over potential issues before they become a problem. inizia ad imparare
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It's easier said than done but I'm going to give up sugar. inizia ad imparare
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łatwiej powiedzieć niż zrobić
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If you're going to talk business all night, I'm not coming with you! inizia ad imparare
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rozmawiać o biznesie / polityce (o konkretnym przedmiocie)
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Andrew always speaks his mind, so try not to get offended by him. inizia ad imparare
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mówić prosto z mostu, co się myśli
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She's here to speak on behalf of her client. inizia ad imparare
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przemawiać/mówić w imieniu
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She's half an hour late again, needless to say. inizia ad imparare
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nie trzeba dodawać, że...
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I'm afraid I'm not able to talk some sense into my son. inizia ad imparare
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przemówić komuś do rozsądku
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Is it just me or was she talking nonsense in the meeting? inizia ad imparare
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Tim was speaking highly of you yesterday. inizia ad imparare
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I'm useless at making small talks to people I'll never see again. inizia ad imparare
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gawędzić, robić pogawędkę
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Of course, it goes without saying that you'll be paid for the extra hours you work. inizia ad imparare
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I could hardly get a word in edgeways when he was speaking. inizia ad imparare
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I can't make head or tail of this homework. inizia ad imparare
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get the wrong end of the stick I'd better explain the arrangements to Carol before she gets the wrong end of the stick. inizia ad imparare
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They were having a go at each other all the time. inizia ad imparare
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I dropped hints about what I might like for my birthday but I don't think he noticed. inizia ad imparare
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zasugerować (delikatnie, dyskretnie)
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I can't decide whether or not to insure the washing machine. inizia ad imparare
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It dawned on me that we could fly to Barcelona in May. inizia ad imparare
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Przyszło mi na myśl, że moglibyśmy polecieć w Maju do Barcelony.
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Can you produce a report detailing what we've spent on the project so far? inizia ad imparare
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This is the latest ploy dreamed up by advertising companies to sell their new products. inizia ad imparare
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kaleidoscopic diamond patterns inizia ad imparare
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ciągle zmieniający się, różnorodny
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I need a few days to mull things over before I decide. inizia ad imparare
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obmyślać, rozmyślać nad czymś
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The company made a series of snap judgments, which led them to bankruptcy. inizia ad imparare
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Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding new survivors. inizia ad imparare
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Peter overslept this morning and has been out of sorts all day. inizia ad imparare
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I've been in high/low spirits all day. inizia ad imparare
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When I feel like I'm about to lose my cool, I just leave the room. inizia ad imparare
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Getting up at four o'clock every morning was doing my head in./ I've been trying to make sense of all these figures and it's doing my head in. inizia ad imparare
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sprawić komuś smutek/wywołać niezrozumienie
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I asked to speak to her boss and she just flew into a rage. inizia ad imparare
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On reflection, he says, he very much regrets the comments. inizia ad imparare
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in the heat of the moment He didn't mean it - he said it in the heat of the moment. inizia ad imparare
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I know you're upset about failing your exam, but don't brood over it all weekend. inizia ad imparare
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She snapped at me when I suggested that she should take a brake to focus on her kids. inizia ad imparare
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zaatakować kogoś, powiedzieć coś złośliwego
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She was a bit ratty with me this morning. inizia ad imparare
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zdenerwowany, rozdrażniony
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He was beside himself when he found out his dog had died. inizia ad imparare
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być pod wpływem silnych emocji
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UK slang "At least he didn't top himself." "My mum did" he replied. inizia ad imparare
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