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a (guitar) freak
I've always been a TV freak -- I watch anything!
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someone who is extremely interested in a particular subject so that other people think they are strange or unusual
a good grounding in
This class will give you a good grounding in grammar.
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training in the basic parts of a subject or skill
a means to an end
For Geoff, the job was simply a means to an end.
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something that you do only to achieve a result, not because you want to do it or because it is important
środki do celu
a minority of
A minority of young people give teenagers a bad reputation.
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a small group of people or things within a much larger group
mniejszość
a wealth of
You'll find a wealth of interesting objects in our museum.
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a lot of something useful or good
actually
I’ve known Barbara for years. Since we were babies, actually.
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used to add new information to what you have just said, to give your opinion, or to start a new conversation
na a, nie anyway
adapt
The children are finding it hard to adapt to the new school.
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to gradually change your behaviour and attitudes in order to be successful in a new situation
adaptować się
applaud
I'd like to applaud everyone who has raised money for our charity today.
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to express strong approval of an idea, plan etc
approval
The president has already given his approval to the plan.
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when a plan, decision, or person is officially accepted
rzeczownik od approve
availability
the availability of affordable housing
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something that is (...) is able to be used or can easily be bought or found
rzeczownik od tego przymiotnika
beside oneself
When Emma didn't come home, I was beside myself with worry.
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to be feeling so angry, excited etc that you find it difficult to control yourself
nie być sobą, obok
bring up (a subject)
She's still upset about the divorce so it's best not to bring up the subject.
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to mention a subject or start to talk about it
burst into tears
I was so sad when he told me the news, I burst into tears.
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start crying suddenly
change tack
When she looked confused I changed tack and explained it a different way.
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change the way you deal with a particular situation or a method that you use to achieve something
cheer up
Cheer up! The worst is over.
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to become less sad, or to make someone feel less sad
clumsy
A clumsy waiter spilled wine all over her new skirt.
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moving or doing things in a careless way, especially so that you drop things, knock into things etc
come across as
Julian often comes across as bossy, but really he just wants to get the job done well.
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if someone (...) in a particular way, they seem to have particular qualities
phrasal
comfort zone
Learning to fly a plane really pushed me out of my comfort zone.
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your (...) is the range of activities or situations that you feel happy and confident in
conduct research
Very little research has been conducted into what our dreams mean.
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to carry out a particular activity or process, especially in order to get information or prove facts
constant
There was a constant stream of visitors to the house.
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happening regularly or all the time
nie od continue, przymiotnik na c
crop up
Your name kept cropping up in conversation.
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if a problem (...), it happens or appears suddenly and in an unexpected way
dawn on someone
It was only when I saw the list of marks that it dawned on me I had come first in the class.
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if a feeling or idea (...), you have it for the first time
deserted
The streets were deserted.
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empty and quiet because no people are there
detail
The report details the progress we have made over the last year.
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to list things or give all the facts or information about something
na d, podawać szczegóły
distract
Try not to distract the other students.
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to take someone’s attention away from something by making them look at or listen to something else
disuse
The building eventually fell into disuse.
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a situation in which something is no longer used
do one's head in
Mum is always telling me to tidy up -- it does my head in.
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to make you feel confused and annoyed
dream up
I love dreaming up poems and then singing them.
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to think of a plan or idea, especially an unusual one
driving force
Hawks was the driving force behind the project.
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someone or something that strongly influences people and makes them do something
dwa słowa
drop hints about
I've been dropping hints about getting married for years, but he still hasn't asked me.
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say or do something to suggest something to someone, without telling them directly
electrode
The monkeys have electrodes implanted into the brain to measure their brain activity.
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a small piece of metal or a wire that is used to send electricity through a system or through a person’s body
elektroda
eminently
Woods is eminently suitable for the job.
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completely and without a doubt – use this to show approval
na e
end up as
Despite studying physics, May ended up as a fashion designer.
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to be in a particular situation, state, or place after a series of events, especially when you did not plan it
fade away
My memories of my grandparents have faded away over time.
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to gradually disappear
flash onto
It makes my head ache when so many different images flash onto the screen.
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to be shown quickly on television, on a computer, or on a film
fly into a rage
I got home late last night and dad flew into a rage.
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suddenly become very angry
from scratch
We had to start again from scratch.
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if you start something (...), you begin it without using anything that existed or was prepared before
get a word in edgeways
Sandrine talks nonstop -- you can't get a word in edgeways.
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to get a chance to say something
get by on
When I was a student I got by on £20 a week.
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to have enough money to buy the things you need, but no more
get through to
I spent a long time telling her my side of the story, but I just couldn't get through to her.
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make yourself understood to someone
get to someone
My brother always seems to be my parents' favourite child and it really gets to me.
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to make someone feel annoyed or upset
z get, bez nerwów
give the green light
The council has given the green light for 20 new homes to be built on the edge of town.
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to allow a project, plan etc to begin
dać zielone światło
go along with
I wasn't that interested in going to the party, but I went along with it to keep Sarah happy.
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agree to do something that someone else wants to do
go on about
I get so bored when Liam starts going on about his car.
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talk endlessly, in a boring way
z go
go without saying
It goes without saying that I will send Mary a birthday card.
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if something (...), it doesn't need to be mentioned
nie z needless
grouchy
Don't be grouchy -- I'm sure your boss didn't mean to upset you.
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in a bad temper, especially because you are tired
nie: grumpy
have a go at someone
Please don't have a go at me -- I was only trying to help.
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to criticize someone
zwrot, nie phrasal
have time on your hands
I started to work as a volunteer because I had time on my hands.
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have time to spare
in high spirits
It was Christmas day and everyone was in high spirits.
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excited and happy
w dobrym nastroju, ale nie z mood
in the heat of the moment
I didn't mean it -- I just said those things in the heat of the moment.
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when feelings were very strong
w zdenerwowaniu, w porywie chwili, nie ze spur
in two minds
I'm in two minds about moving to Oxford because I really love living in London.
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unsure about
zwrot, nie móc się zdecydować, być w dwóch...
inadequate
inadequate resources
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not good enough, big enough, skilled enough etc for a particular purpose
nieadekwatne
incentive
As an added incentive, there’s a bottle of champagne for the best team.
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something that encourages you to work harder, start a new activity etc
na i
inconsiderate
inconsiderate motorists
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not caring about the feelings, needs, or comfort of other people
intuition
feminine intuition
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the ability to understand or know something because of a feeling rather than by considering the facts
intuicja
kaleidoscopic
The flowerbeds are full of kaleidoscopic colour.
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(...) scenes, colours, or patterns change often and quickly
keep one's head
To win an argument, you need to keep your head and not get emotional.
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to remain calm and sensible in a difficult or frightening situation
literate
My great-grandmother was the first person in my family to be literate.
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able to read and write
lose one's cool
When Ben said he had ruined my shirt, I lost my cool and shouted at him.
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to stop being calm in an annoying or frightening situation
nie z temper
make a scene
Your food was a bit cold, but I don't think it's worth making a scene.
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have a loud angry argument, especially in a public place
robić sceny
make head or tail of
These instructions are so confusing, I can't make head or tail of them.
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to be completely unable to understand something
z ogonem
make small talk
I'm not very good at making small talk with strangers.
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have a polite friendly conversation about unimportant subjects
miss the point of
You've missed the point -- I'm trying to tell you I'm sorry.
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not recognise the purpose or aim of something
z point
motivator
Money is a good motivator.
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something or someone that makes you want to do or achieve something
na m
mull over
We mulled over getting a pet for weeks, and finally decided on a cat.
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to think about a problem, plan etc for a long time before making a decision
narrow something down
The police have narrowed down their list of suspects.
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to reduce the number of things included in a range
phrasal
needless to say
Needless to say, any contributions of money will be gratefully received.
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used when you are telling someone something that they probably know or expect
notably
Some early doctors, notably Hippocrates, thought that diet was important.
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used to say that a person or thing is a typical example or the most important example of something
obtrusive
obtrusive TV antennas
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noticeable in an unpleasant or annoying way
on behalf of
I speak on behalf of all the teachers when I wish this year's students good luck.
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instead of someone, or as their representative
on reflection
On reflection, I should probably apologise for the things I said.
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after careful thought, or an idea or opinion based on this
po refleksji
be on speaking terms with
They had an argument in 1992 and have not been on speaking terms since.
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have a good relationship with someone
zwrot, nie z get
open someone's eyes to
When I fell ill, it opened my eyes to how unhealthy my lifestyle was.
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make someone realise something
otworzyć komuś oczy
out of sorts
I can't say what's wrong exactly, I just feel out of sorts.
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feeling a little ill or upset
participant
an active participant in the negotiations
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someone who is taking part in an activity or event
particularly
Steve was in a particularly bad mood when he got back.
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more than usual or more than others
na p, szczególnie
payoff
The payoff for spending hours learning the guitar is that I can now play in a band.
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an advantage or profit that you get as a result of doing something
trochę jak phrasal
pretentious
a pretentious film
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if someone or something is (...), they try to seem more important, intelligent, or high class than they really are in order to be impressive
productive
Most of us are more productive in the morning.
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producing or achieving a lot
od produce
pull oneself together
You'll have to pull yourself together and stop crying if you're going to drive the car.
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to force yourself to stop behaving in a nervous, frightened, or uncontrolled way
ratty
I feel guilty about getting ratty with the children.
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becoming annoyed quickly or easily
jedno słowo, przymiotnik
reassurance
Parents are looking for reassurance about their children’s safety.
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something that is said or done which makes someone feel calmer and less worried or frightened about a problem
revel in
I revel in the fact that there are so many wonderful theatres near my house.
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to enjoy something very much
snap judgement
I made a snap judgement and close the office.
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a judgment or decision made quickly, without careful thought or discussion
state of flux
Nature is always in a state of flux -- some things growing, some things dying.
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a situation in which things are changing a lot and you cannot be sure what will happen
store
Squirrels are storing up nuts for the winter.
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to put things away and keep them until you need them
stranded
Air travellers were left stranded because of icy conditions.
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a person or vehicle that is (...) is unable to move from the place where they are
stuck in a rut
I think our relationship ended because we got stuck in a rut.
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living or working in a situation that never changes, so that you feel bored
switch
She worked as a librarian before switching to journalism.
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to change from doing or using one thing to doing or using another
take a year out
When I lost my job I decided to take a year out to go travelling.
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to stop doing something for a year
take for granted
I never realised how much I took my mum's cooking for granted until I moved into my own flat.
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to believe that something is true without making sure
brać za pewnik
take short cuts
You can't take short cuts with this recipe -- it has to cook for a long time.
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use a quicker way of doing something
iść na skróty
take the words out of someone's mouth
When Sally suggested going to London for the weekend, she took the words right out of my mouth.
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say what the other person was thinking or about to say
wyjąć komuś z ust
talk over
If you're worried about the exams, why don't you talk it over with your teacher?
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discuss something
phrasal
talk sense into
I tried to talk sense into him but he wouldn't listen and bought a motorbike anyway.
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try to make someone behave in a more sensible way
nie z reason
talk someone out of
Luckily I managed to talk my daughter out of getting a tattoo.
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dissuade someone from doing something
phrasal, nie z put
tingle
My body tingled all over and I had a terrible headache.
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if a part of your body (...), you feel a slight stinging feeling, especially on your skin
na t
tough going
Recovering from my skiing accident was tough going.
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difficult to do or deal with
dwa słowa
turn back the clock
You may be wearing more fashionable clothes, but it's not going to turn back the clock.
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to return to a good situation that you experienced in the past or to make someone remember such a situation
cofnąć czas
unconscious
Even while you're sleeping, your unconscious mind will try to solve your problems.
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a feeling or thought that is (...) is one that you have without realizing it
vibrant
Hong Kong is a vibrant, fascinating city.
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full of activity or energy in a way that is exciting and attractive
na v
virtually
Virtually all the children come to school by bus.
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almost
na v
wearing thin
His embarrassing jokes are starting to wear thin.
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if something is (...), you are bored with it because it is not interesting any more, or has become annoying
wind someone up
My older brother knows exactly what to say to wind me up.
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to deliberately say or do something that will annoy or worry someone, as a joke
phrasal

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