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to go shopping / do some/my shopping. Robic duze zakupy - big-shopping

to change something to make it suitable for a particular person or purpose

Did you customise/ personalise the card? Our language courses are customised to each student.

I can't get him out of my mind

draund, sołkt

1. costing too much or spending a lot more money than you need to 2. too unusual and extreme to be believed or controlled

the extravagant lifestyle of a movie star, [i kstawa gant]

go sightseeing - wybrać się na zwiedzanie, sightsee (v) zwiedzać

to throw something

Don't just chuck your coat on the floor! He chucked the paper in a drawer.

to throw something away

I chucked out all my old clothes. Those old clothes can be chucked away

it’s raining heavily

conflict of interests- sprzecznośc interesow

(Noun) Sarah's only interested in boys, music, and clothes.(Verb) [+ to do sth ] I'd be interested to find out more about the course. [+ in + doing sth ] Mark said he's interested in buying your bike.

If you say ' no hard feelings', you are making an agreement with someone not to be angry or bitter about something.

It looks like I'm the winner again. No hard feelings, Dave, eh? Someone has to lose. No hard feelings, eh? So I hope you'll move on now, make a fresh start, no hard feelings

"co drugi "

Co drugi (prz) I work alternate Saturdays. A dessert with alternate layers of chocolate and cream.2) występować na przemian(v)Her aggressive moods alternated with gentle or more co-operative states.3) naprzemiennie (jak) alternately

1) nie ostry (noż np) 2) bezceremonialny, bez ogródek- If you are blunt, you say exactly what you think without trying to be polite.

She is blunt about her personal life.'I don't believe you!' Jeanne said bluntly

I can throw myself into my course / work/ dating

threw[fru], thrown [frołn]

verb -I dated a Spanish guy rzczownik- randka - I had a date with a Spanish guy

She's always looked at life through rose-tinted glasses.

an event or experience that causes disappointment because it is less exciting than was expected or because it happens immediately after a much more interesting or exciting event:

When you really look forward to something it's often an anticlimax when it actually happens. Coming home after a trip somewhere is always a bit of an anticlimax. Even when you win a match there's often a sense of anticlimax

We've been eating up the leftovers from the party all week.

1) wybuchnąć z eksplozja/hukiem (samolot, opona) 2) If you blow up at someone, you lose your temper and shout at them.

He was jailed for 45 years for trying to blow up a plane. I'm sorry I blew up at you

What have you been up to - co porabiałeś What's he up to this time? (Co on kombinuje tym razem?) Joe, what are you up to?

(per)

If a remark slips out, you say it without intending to.

I didn't mean to tell anyone you were getting married - it just slipped out. I will not slip out your secret, I promise

About one in six couples has difficulty conceiving.

you understand their situation, problems, and feelings, because you have been in a similar situation.

[empa fajz] I clearly empathise with the people who live in those neighborhoods. It's very easy to empathise with the characters in her books.

fell-(fel), fallen (follen)

If a feeling or the effect of something wears off, it gradually disappears:

The drugs I took are wearing off. The feeling of sadness will wear off, I promise.

to put on special clothes in order to change your appearance; to put on formal clothes for a special occasion:

You don't need to dress up to go to the mall - jeans and a T-shirt are fine. Little kids usually love dressing up in their mothers' clothes. He dressed up as a cowboy for the party.

plug in - podlączyć do prądu,

sokit

demotion- degrdacja

Eight thousand people have been made redundant in Britain this year.

I'm a professional and I have to conduct myself in a professional manner. The manner in which young children are spoken to varies depending on who is present.

Jim has a lot on his mind at the moment.

settle down - ustatkować sie

to begin to feel better after being unhappy or sick. If you get over a problem or difficulty, you overcome it.

It took her months to get over the shock of Richard leaving. How would they get over that problem, he wondered?

Sometimes you have to make sacrifices to succeed. She made many sacrifices to get Anita a good education. He was willing to make any sacrifice for peace

The car collided with a van.

having a hole or empty space inside. without meaning or real feeling

1). a hollow shell/tube 2) a hollow victory/laugh/ offer (empty promise)

[wou] Our coach was proud of us even though we lost the game. tough- trudny

In spite of/ despite the rain, we went running. PO despite nie ma OF. Despite the fact that she was ugly ... PO despite czasownik bedzie z ING. Despite loving sport...

[inkambent] incumbent president

[brajb]The politician was accused of accepting bribes from businessmen. He tried to bribe the police officer, and then the latter handcuffed him.

If something that you do backfires, it has the opposite result of what you wanted.

their strategy will backfire. Obrócić się przeciwko mnie(odwrotny skutek niż planowałem) backfire on somebody. The surprise I had planned backfired on me. Her plan to make him jealous backfired on her when he started dating her best friend

The new tax rate kicks in next month. I've got such a bad headache. I've taken some paracetamol and I'm just waiting for it to kick in

to become difficult to see clearly, or to make something become difficult to see clearly

This book blurs the distinction between reality and fiction. I can't remember what happened last night - it was all a blur

If a man woos a woman, he gives her a lot of attention in an attempt to persuade her to marry him:

He wooed her for months with flowers and expensive presents.

to describe only the most important ideas or facts about something

I only presented an outline. I can go into details, if you want.

to know where you stand - to understand the position/situation

bite- bit- bitten

to upset someone by talking to them about something that you know they want to forget

I know I was stupid you don't have to rub it in

to talk with too much pride about what you have done or what you own

He's always bragging about how much money he earns. [Brag]

I was very disappointed that he didn't come. I'm really disappointed in you.

That decision messed up my career. Don't try to cook lunch by yourself - you'll only mess it up.

to decide not to do something because you are too nervous

to fight or argue

Government troops clashed WITH rebel soldiers. Many young people clash with their parents OVER what time they must be home at night. This clash over power will never end. Over jako polskie "o"

to decide not to do something you had planned or agreed to do

I have changed my mind, I'm going to back out

If you decline something, you refuse it politely.

She declined his offer of a lift. [+ to do sth ] He declined to comment.

to choose someone or something for a particular purpose or duty

The area has been designated as a nature reserve. I designate you to be my successor. Parks are designated by green arrows on the map

stindzi

someone who is injured or killed in an accident or war

każulti

pamper oneself- dogadzać sobie

badly behaved because you are always given what you want or allowed to do what you want

kontejdzes

All necessary measures should be taken to finally stop the violence. I will use all measures necessary to accomplish this mission.

clever in a way that is bad and not honest

klamzi

He's very humble about his success.

If you are indulgent to someone, you give them anything they want and do not mind if they behave badly.

in-dal-dzent.

something that you do to prevent bad things happening in the future

Driving alone at night can be dangerous, so always take precautions. They called the doctor as a precaution. [+ of + doing sth ] He took the precaution of locking the door.

to attack a person or vehicle after hiding somewhere and waiting for them to arrive

The bus was ambushed by a gang of youths.

The war brought misery to millions of people. Her husband's drinking is making her life a misery.

It means a lot to me that you wanted to hear me out.

He took a sip of his coffee and then continued.

a glitzy nightclub

the musty smell of old books

to start or continue doing something, especially more quickly or with more energy after a pause

The meeting needs to finish by 5, so we'd better crack on. Now we've prepared the walls we can crack on with the painting. If we crack on with it we should finish it today

to try to influence people or change things that are not your responsibility

He's always meddling in other people's business.

attractive or interesting

The idea of living in Paris is very appealing. Does that sound like an appealing idea to you?

a situation in which people fight against the government in their country

suit yourself! rób co chcesz

easily offended or annoyed

Robert is a self-centred, ambitious, and bigoted man.

extremely dirty

Wash your hands, they're filthy!

If we all pitch in, we'll get this kitchen cleaned up in no time. Let's pitch in, there's no time to waste. Everyone in the family has to pitch in.

the quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties

They showed great perseverance in the face of difficulty. The only way to improve is through hard work and dogged perseverance.

savage dogs She had been badly hurt in what police described as ‘a savage attack’.

Andrew wants to change offices but I'm against it. the fight against racism. Touching something- Push the bed against the wall. The rain beat against the windows. In the opposite direction to the way something is moving-I was cycling against the wind

1. the floor of an entrance. 2. the level at which something starts to happen

He has a low boredom threshold (= he gets bored easily). I have a high pain threshold (= I can suffer a lot of pain. My earnings are just above the tax threshold (= more than the amount at which you start paying tax). The floor of an entrance

She outlived both her children

a situation that is annoying because it involves doing something difficult or complicated that needs a lot of effort

It’s a hassle having to travel with so many bags. Send them an email—it's a lot less hassle than phoning.

The car stalled when I stopped at the traffic lights. He asked them all kinds of pointless questions, stalling for time. See if you can stall her while I finish searching her office. The peace talks have stalled over the issue of nuclear weapons.

Everyone has their own little quirks and mannerisms. Quirky- dziwaczny. Quirk of fate-zrzadzenie losu/kaprys losu -By some quirk of fate, we came to live in the same town.

The state of having a good reputation.

reputable area

Can you provide some information about...? Can you provide me with some information. about?

Talking to him took my mind off the pain.

I can't wait for Christmas to start off. She started off the meeting with the monthly sales report. I've started off the day from coffee in bed

My boyfriend is taking me out today to a fancy restaurant

to communicate with someone by phone:

Drugs are too easy to get ahold of. 2) złapac/ skontaktować sie: I'd like to get ahold of Debbie and talk to her about this. I’m trying to get ahold of some of these people for our meeting tomorrow.

a reaction against an idea that was previously popular

Their decision created a backlash in the community. a backlash against the war

to make a company or organization smaller by reducing the number of people who work there

I downsized the rear wheel to 26 inches’, a TV news producer told what happened after her network downsized the newsroom

If somoene is in seclusion, they are alone, away from other people.

He lived in seclusion for the rest of his life.

a feeling or guess that something might be true, when there is no proof

I had a hunch that he would get the job. But I wanted to try it because I had a hunch. I have a hunch that plane has something for me.

He was acting like a complete berk.

to interrupt something and stop it continuing as it should

He disturbs other children and disrupts the class. No, I promised not to disrupt your study.

pucz

Stop badgering me - I'll do it when I'm ready. [+ into + -ing verb ] She's been badgering me into doing some exercise. [+ to infinitive ] Every time we go into a shop, the kids badger me to buy them sweets.

Although she often disagreed with me, she was always courteous.

Let's get down to the nitty-gritty - how much will it cost?

to surprise or please someone very much:

The ending will blow you away. It just blows me away, the way everyone's so friendly round here

containing a mixture of sadness and happiness

The bittersweet end to the movie is just right.

weak or unhealthy, or easily damaged, broken, or harmed

a frail old lady I last saw him just last week and thought how old and frail he looked. the country's frail economy

the crime of illegally following and watching someone over a period of time

He was arrested for stalking.

happy and active

She seemed quite chirpy this morning. Not as chirpy as I'd hoped.

to secretly look at something for a short time, usually through a hole

I saw her peeping through the curtains/into the room

sprawdzac co u ciebie, jak sobie radzic

My mum checks up on me most evenings to see that I've done my homework... Im the only one checking up on you. Just wanted to check up on you.

extremely busy and full of activity

a hectic day/week

nervous, worried, and not able to relax/ A tense situation makes you feel nervous and worried.

The students looked tense as they waited for their exam results. There were some tense moments in the second half of the game. Mozna tez tak powiedzieć o mięśniach

complaining a lot in an annoying way, especially in a high, sad voice:

The children were tired and whiny. a whiny voice

He begged her to stay for the sake of the children. For the sake of convenience, they combined the two departments.

He wore his hat at an angle.

Try looking at the problem from my angle. Your angle differs form mine - moj punkt widzenia wozni sie od twojego

He spent six months in rehab.

someone who is kept as a prisoner and may be hurt or killed in order to force other people to do something

someone who is kept as a prisoner and may be hurt or killed in order to force other people to do something

We met at school and have been friends ever since. I can't stop thinking about you ever since

What a marvellous idea

Mary stumbled on the loose rocks.

to forgive someone and be friendly with them again after an argument or disagreement:

They kissed and made up, as usual. Have you made up with Tina yet

Go on, indulge yourself! Have another chocolate. Their children are dreadfully indulged.

the feeling of not liking a group of people or unfair treatment of them because they are a different race, sex, religion, etc

pre-dze-dis. Racial prejudice, prejudice against women

extremely happy and excited

We were elated by/at the news.

feeling weak or ill and unable to think clearly: unsteady, dizzy, or dazed.

I was still woozy from flu/the anaesthetic/the medication/the wine.

If a vehicle pulls up, it stops, often for a short time.

A car pulled up outside the bank and two men got out.

to look for a long time at someone or something or in a particular direction

They gazed into each other's eyes. He gazed at her until she went red.

to start a journey

What time are you setting off tomorrow morning?

o spend a lot of money on something that you want but do not need

We could either save the money or splurge on a new car. Every once in a while, you want a little splurge.

to often do something or suffer from something, especially something bad

I'm prone to headaches.

cruel, unkind, or unpleasant in a way that seems unfair

harsh criticism/punishment Taking him out of the game was a bit harsh.

I snuggled up to him on the sofa. Come back to bed and snuggle with me.

to kill someone by pressing their throat with your hands, a rope, wire, etc

High-level corruption is strangling the economy. Police believe the victim was strangled.

to sleep until you feel better, especially after drinking too much alcohol/bol glowy

she thought it wise to let him sleep off his hangover