UNIT 4

Emocje lub myśli danej osoby są tak oczywiste, że można je "czytać" z wyrazu jej twarzy.

His guilt was written all over his face.

Zacząć czuć się pewniej w nowym środowisku lub sytuacji

It took me a few weeks to find my feet at my new job.

np. relację lub projekt

We got off on the wrong foot during the meeting, but things improved later.

Może też oznaczać, że coś jest zbyt trudne do zrozumienia.

She went over her manager’s head to get approval from the director

często z powodu silnych emocji, np. miłości).

He went weak at the knees when he saw her in that dress.

You should keep your ear to the ground for any opportunities in the industry.

They don’t see eye to eye on how to handle the project.

Off the top of my head, I think we have around 50 employees.

Can I pick your brains about digital marketing?

Everyone pointed the finger at the manager when the deal fell through.

Her promotion really put his nose out of joint.

It’s unfair to talk about him behind his back instead of addressing the issue directly.

The teacher turned a blind eye to the students whispering during the test.

We need to allocate more time to finish this project.

I can’t stop to chat now, I’m pressed for time.

She devotes most of her time to volunteering.

I need to find time to visit my grandparents.

I’ll free up some time in the afternoon to discuss this.

He invested a lot of time in learning new skills.

I read magazines to kill time while waiting for my flight.

Good time management is crucial for success.

I ran out of time before I could finish the exam.

She set aside time every evening to study.

This task took up much more time than I expected.

Watching too much TV is just wasting time.

Leisure time – Czas na relaks i rozrywkę (Leisure time is essential for mental health); Spare time – Dodatkowy czas, który można przeznaczyć na dowolne zajęcia. (In my spare time, I enjoy gardening)

Injury time – Dodatkowy czas doliczony do meczu z powodu przerw w grze.(The referee added five minutes of injury time); Half time – Przerwa w połowie meczu.(The coach gave a motivating speech during half time).

Winning time – Czas zwycięzcy w zawodach. (His winning time was just under 10 seconds); Record-breaking time – Czas, który pobija dotychczasowy rekord. (She finished the marathon in a record-breaking time).

Departure time – Czas odjazdu lub odlotu. (Please check the departure time on your ticket); Flying time – Czas trwania lotu. (The flying time from London to New York is about 7 hours).

Viewing time – Czas przeznaczony na oglądanie (np. telewizji). Viewing time has decreased due to streaming platforms; Prime time – Najlepszy czas antenowy, gdy oglądalność jest najwyższa. (The show airs during prime time).

Closing time – Czas zamknięcia. E.g., Please make your purchases before the closing time; Sale time – Czas, gdy odbywa się wyprzedaż. (Sale time is the perfect opportunity to shop for bargains).

Milking time – Czas dojenia zwierząt gospodarskich. (The farmer is always busy during milking time); Harvest time – Czas zbiorów plonów. (Harvest time is the busiest season on the farm).

At a set time – O ustalonej godzinie, która została wcześniej zdefiniowana. (Lunch is served at a set time every day);

In the time allowed – W czasie dozwolonym lub ustalonym jako granica. (The students finished the exam in the time allowed); In the time available – W czasie, który jest dostępny do wykorzystania. (We’ll do as much as we can in the time available).

E.g., They decided to extend the deadline to accommodate delays.

If we fail to meet the deadline, the client won’t be happy.

Missing a deadline can harm your reputation.

The manager set a strict deadline for the report.

It’s stressful to constantly work to tight deadlines.

Time is against us; we need to finish this before the deadline.

It’s only a matter of time before she gets promoted.

It’s important to make time for yourself to avoid burnout.

The test will begin at a predetermined time