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UK informal, disapproving He'd been wittering on about his neighbours for half the morning. inizia ad imparare
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disapproving They're always bickering with each other about/over their personal problems. inizia ad imparare
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He spent all evening chatting her up and buying her drinks. inizia ad imparare
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lump: She found a lump in her breast. inizia ad imparare
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formal There are musical savants who are very awkward physically - until they sit at the piano inizia ad imparare
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a person with a high level of knowledge or skill, especially someone who is less able in other ways:
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Did you draw this picture yourself, or did you trace it? inizia ad imparare
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These artists are the best of our students - the cream of the crop. inizia ad imparare
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informal Being a single parent is no picnic, I can tell you. inizia ad imparare
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He held the snake at arm's length. inizia ad imparare
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as far away from your body as possible:
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Her doctor was at fault for/in not sending her straight to a specialist. inizia ad imparare
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być odpowiedzialnym za problem
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He'll unburden himself to anyone who'll listen. inizia ad imparare
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informal I've been unloading my worries on poor Ann here. inizia ad imparare
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It is far better to cry than to bottle up your feelings. inizia ad imparare
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zamknąć się w sobie, nie ujawniać emocji, uczuć
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You look very perky this morning. inizia ad imparare
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The proposed tidal barrage would generate enough electricity to supply 80,000 homes. inizia ad imparare
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They invited me to dinner and I thought it would be churlish to refuse. inizia ad imparare
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When the men start talking about football, I just zone out. inizia ad imparare
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to stop paying attention and not hear or see what is around you for a short period of time
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also: nought All our efforts were for naught. inizia ad imparare
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Remember, the foregoing description of the plan is just a summary. inizia ad imparare
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opposite: anterior: Specimens for examination were taken from the anterior side of the left ventricle from each heart. posterior events/ the posterior part of the brain inizia ad imparare
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later in time/ tylny (anatomy)
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He felt a sense of incredulity, anger, and pain at the accusation made against him. inizia ad imparare
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The protesters blocking the entrance to the offices remained defiant this morning. inizia ad imparare
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Notwithstanding some members' objections, I think we must go ahead with the plan.; Injuries notwithstanding, the team won the semifinal. inizia ad imparare
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despite the fact or thing mentioned; not considering sth
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The legality of the transaction is still under adjudication (= being decided) in the courts. inizia ad imparare
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the act of judging a case, competition, or argument, or of making a formal decision about something:
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She can be a little maladroit in social situations. inizia ad imparare
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Five people were indicted for making and selling counterfeit currency.; He was indicted on drug charges at Snaresbrook Crown Court. inizia ad imparare
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synonym: express, show They have never evinced any readiness or ability to negotiate. inizia ad imparare
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Many teachers expressed serious misgivings about the new tests. inizia ad imparare
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My children have never shown an interest in music, much to my chagrin. inizia ad imparare
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disappointment or anger, especially when causes by a failure or mistake
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Her father bequeathed her the family fortune in his will. inizia ad imparare
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zapisać, zostawić w spadku
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The government is trying to allay public fears/concern about the spread of the disease. inizia ad imparare
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I think the company fudged the figures to make their losses look less than they were. inizia ad imparare
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the apex of a triangle/pyramid inizia ad imparare
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The wood lies on the southern extremity of the estate. inizia ad imparare
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"biegun", kraniec, koniec
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The rebel army is attempting to subvert the government.; Our best intentions are sometimes subverted by our natural tendency to selfishness. inizia ad imparare
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The US lodged a formal protest against the arrest of the foreign reporters. inizia ad imparare
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to make an official complaint about something:
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There were insuperable obstacles, and the plan was abandoned. inizia ad imparare
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ponder sth; ponder over, about, on She sat back for a minute to ponder her next move in the game./ The university of the board is still pondering over the matter. inizia ad imparare
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The extra cost of travelling to work is offset by the lower price of houses here. inizia ad imparare
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