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frightening in a way that makes you feel less confident
Pol. onieśmielający
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daunting
I was faced with the daunting task of learning the whole script in 24 hours. I was afraid I wouldn't.
the possibility that something will happen
Pol. perspektywa, szansa
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prospect
Is there any prospect of the weather improving?
a shop that sells cakes and pies, especially French cakes, or the cakes it sells
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patisserie
a piece of bread, shaped in a curve and usually eaten for breakfast
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croissant
ciasto
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dough
She kneaded the dough and left it to rise.
the quality of always being the same, doing things in the same way, having the same standards etc – used to show approval
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consistency
[≠ inconsistency]
It's important to show some consistency in your work.
something that is an impressive achievement, because it needs a lot of skill, strength etc to do
Pol. wyczyn
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feat
The Eiffel Tower is a remarkable feat of engineering.
to do your full share of work
Pol. przykładać się do pracy
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put your weight
If you stay with us, you will have to pull your weight, that is do your full share of the work.
to do something badly, so that you fail to achieve something [mess up]
Pol. zawalić, zepsuć, spartaczyć. British English
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muck up
They made a muck-up of our order - it won't be ready till next week now.
if someone in authority..., they speak to you angrily about something wrong that you have done
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tells you off
The teacher told me off for swearing.
later, after an activity or situation has been continuing for a period of time
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down the line
Lots of things will have changed a few years down the road
Pol. obierać krewetki
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peel prawns
the ability to continue doing something difficult or painful over a long period of time
Pol. wytrzymałość, odporność
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endurance
Running a marathon is a test of human endurance.
an additional gear which allows a car to go fast while its engine produces the least power necessary
Pol. nadbieg
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overdrive
The official propaganda machine went into overdrive when war broke out.
to start being very active or working very hard
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go into overdrive
The official propaganda machine went into overdrive when war broke out.
immediately
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there and then
then and there
I suggested he call his mother and he did it there and then.
to help sell a new product, film etc by offering it at a reduced price or by advertising it
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promote
Advertising companies are always having to think up new ways to promote products.
the work of explaining to the public what an organization does, so that they will understand it and approve of it, creating, promoting and maintaining goodwill and a favourable image among the public towards an institution
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PR

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