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It was a real slap in the face when she didn't answer my phone calls.
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pomimo wszystkich przeciwności commencer à apprendre
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Against all odds, he won that contest and became a well-known actor.
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commencer à apprendre
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Could you please give me a hand with the luggage? It's really heavy.
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poniżej oczekiwań, niewystarczająco dobry commencer à apprendre
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He rejected this market analysis. He said it wasn't up to scratch.
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commencer à apprendre
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I think I have to change my lifestyle; I'm in a rut.
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popis, mający na celu zdobycie poklasku commencer à apprendre
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Don't worry. We still have the chance. His lawyer's defence speech was nothing more but a rhetorical show-off.
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poruszyć niebo i ziemię, zastosować wszystkie środki commencer à apprendre
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I may need to leave no stone unturned but I will find this book!
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porządny, solidny posiłek commencer à apprendre
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No wonder you feel sick! All you've been eating recently are those instant soups! Get yourself one square meal a day and you will be fine.
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postanowić, zdecydować się commencer à apprendre
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He finally made up his mind!
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commencer à apprendre
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Come on, get a move on! I don't want to be late.
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powiedzieć coś nietaktownego, nie na miejscu commencer à apprendre
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I dropped a brick when I told my brother I didn't like Mary at all; I didn't know he was seeing her.
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poza mapą, odległy, daleki commencer à apprendre
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I can't remember the name of the place where Jenny lives; it's a tiny village way off the map.
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pozbierać się po chorobie, stanąć na nogi commencer à apprendre
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He took a doctor's leave for a week, but he's back on his feet now.
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commencer à apprendre
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He gets on my nerves! Whenever there is something challenging, he always chooses a soft option.
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commencer à apprendre
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I'm going to have an early night tonight because I'm really tired.
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commencer à apprendre
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to keep one's nose to the grindstone Just try to keep your nose to the grindstone and you'll certainly pass the final exam.
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pracować lub uczyć się do późna w nocy commencer à apprendre
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I had an important exam today so I had to burn the midnight oil yesterday.
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commencer à apprendre
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Sarah says she doesn't mind working for peanuts as long as she can see that her work is appreciated.
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prawdę mówiąc, w rzeczywistości commencer à apprendre
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As a matter of fact, I love him very much.
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prędzej kaktus mi tu wyrośnie! commencer à apprendre
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No way! Next time I'll talk to her is when hell freezes over!
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There is a ray of hope for humanity after all. Thank you so much for the ray of hope that shines in your message.
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commencer à apprendre
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Not wearing a seat belt is just asking for trouble.
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I've never tried diving in my life but I'll have a stab at it in Egypt.
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The heavyweight title is about to change hands once again.
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to go over with a fine-tooth comb She went over her boyfriend's stuff with a fine-tooth comb just to make sure he does not date anybody else.
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przeczytać coś od deski do deski commencer à apprendre
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to read sth from cover to cover This novel was so thrilling that I simply read it from cover to cover during one night!
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przedmiot sporu, kość niezgody commencer à apprendre
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The choice of place for holiday turned out to be a real bone of contention in their family this year.
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commencer à apprendre
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It was just a slip of the tongue but in politics it may cost you your career.
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get straight to the point Carol! Could you just get straight to the point? You want to borrow some money, right?
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commencer à apprendre
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Much blood was shed during the war.
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przemawiać, zabrać głos w dyskusji commencer à apprendre
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We know the opinion of the prosecutor. Let the defence take the floor now.
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commencer à apprendre
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I can't give you the answer today. I simply need to chew it over.
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przenośnia; zwrot, wyrażenie retoryczne commencer à apprendre
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When I said it was a battle to the death it was just a figure of speech.
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przepuścić okazję, przegapić coś commencer à apprendre
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Bill missed the boat by sending in his application form days after the closing date.
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commencer à apprendre
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I intended to explain the whole situation to him but he cut me short.
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I think we will have to put the brakes on spending so much money on leisure activities.
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przestarzały, staroświecki commencer à apprendre
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I don't like this design - it is absolutely out of date to me.
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commencer à apprendre
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Most of the hotels are open all year round.
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przeżywać dobry, pomyślny okres; być na fali commencer à apprendre
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be on the crest of a wave The Rasmus are currently on the crest of a wave, they are extremely popular among teenagers.
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That was great! Give me five!
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przychodzić do głowy / na myśl commencer à apprendre
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It never crossed my mind that he could be in love with me.
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commencer à apprendre
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Never throw away your notes - they may come in handy one day.
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przyjmować coś za rzecz oczywistą, naturalną commencer à apprendre
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Never take love for granted. It has to be cherished to last.
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'przykurzony' (o umiejętnościach, znajomości np. języka itp.) commencer à apprendre
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My apologies if my Spanish is a bit rusty, I hope you understand the intention of the message.
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przymknąć na coś oko; udawać, że się nie widzi czegoś commencer à apprendre
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The farmer knew that the boys from the neighbourhood stole his apples but he simply turned a blind eye to it.
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commencer à apprendre
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Having seen his face on security video-tape he couldn't use his alibi any longer and finally pleaded guilty.
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commencer à apprendre
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Without family and friends, it's a dog's life.
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commencer à apprendre
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Music often inspires people to clap or snap their fingers.
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Please somebody make Jane change the subject! With her stories from her childhood, she can be a real wet blanket.
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Gee... Sometimes when I listen to her opinions I can't help thinking that she qualifies for some loony bin...
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She feels bad about her divorce and she has never spoken about it in public.
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I can't be late - Jack always arrives dead on time!
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puszczać kaczki na wodzie commencer à apprendre
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It's incredible! I can't find any single pebble here!' 'Oh, probably some kids were playing ducks and drakes here and they threw them all to water.'
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radości i smutki, zmienne koleje losu commencer à apprendre
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Their relationship was full of ups and downs.
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Sheila is so desperate in her search for a husband - she's decided to have a blind date!
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My father is an early bird, he gets up at. every day.
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I tell you once and for all - I am tired of your complaining about your job! There is nothing else you can do.
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robić coś spontanicznie, improwizować commencer à apprendre
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If our plan fails, we can always play it by ear. It might work.
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robić coś z zasady, regularnie coś robić commencer à apprendre
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to make it a rule to do sth I make it a rule to eat a lot vegetables.
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commencer à apprendre
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Please don't make a scene. I'll do what you want.
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robić sobie żarty/jaja z kogoś commencer à apprendre
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to take the mickey (out of somebody) Mike was taking the mickey out of me when I was dancing.
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change a fly into an elephant Gee! She doesn't have an evening dress?! It's just friends' party - why does she have to change a fly into an elephant!
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robić z kogoś/siebie głupka commencer à apprendre
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make a fool of somebody/yourself Stop that before you make a fool of yourself!
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robić zamieszanie z jakiegoś powodu commencer à apprendre
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Gosh! It is just a broken glass. Don't make a fuss about it.
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commencer à apprendre
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I know that my pupils often make faces behind my back.
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robić, załatwiać sprawunki commencer à apprendre
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I have to run errands for my parents after my school.
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rok przerwy pomiędzy szkołą średnią a studiami podczas którego podróżuje się i zdobywa doświadczenie commencer à apprendre
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I'm considering taking a gap year, to develop myself and increase my self-confidence
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Year is a leap year, with days in February.
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Frank! So many years! Come in and make yourself at home. Something to drink?
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rozwodzić się nad czymś, wałkować coś commencer à apprendre
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Don't even bother asking him! He will labour the point for ages, and I think you need the answer pretty fast.
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to take your life in your hands Every time my son goes parachuting, he takes his life in his hands.
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rzecz równie ważna (mimo, że wymieniona na końcu) commencer à apprendre
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And last but not least, I would like to thank my parents for all the support they give me.
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rzucić kogoś na głęboką wodę commencer à apprendre
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throw somebody in at the deep end You want to learn Spanish? There's no better way than to throw yourself in at the deep end - go to Spain.
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Oh, come on! Go and get me some drinks, the shop is just a stone's throw from here.
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He has friends from many different walks of life.
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siedzieć w więzieniu, odsiadywać karę commencer à apprendre
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The man who attacked my friend last year is doing time for murder now.
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skończyć z nawykiem, rzucić coś commencer à apprendre
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John used to smoke a lot but he kicked the habit years ago.
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słomiany zapał; fiasko; klapa commencer à apprendre
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He wants to learn foreign languages, but it may be only a flash in the pan.
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I really wanted to provide the pronunciation to this fucking word ophthalmologist but it turned out to be impossible, excuse my French.
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Did you sleep well last night? Yes, thanks. Like a log!
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to land/fall on one's feet Jim is a type of a guy that, no matter what, seems to land on his feet.
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I'm broke, today we have to eat at this greasy spoon at the corner.
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I wish my dreams would come true one day.
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We wanted to visit my friends that weekend but it turned out that Terry had to work on Saturday and our plans simply went up in smoke.
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He got so annoying that finally I told him to take a hike.
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I can't stand your behaviour any more. Get lost!
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When the weather is nice it's fun to go away on impulse.
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My boss wanted me to work on weekends but I was brave enough to put my foot down.
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sprzeczać się, kłócić się commencer à apprendre
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to have words with somebody I think Mark had words with his girlfriend today because he is very nervous.
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This car went for a song - the owner was leaving the country and wanted a quick sale.
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sprzedawac sie bardzo szybko commencer à apprendre
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The album of this new Irish rock group sells like hot cakes - people ask for it everyday.
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stawiać kogoś/być w niekorzystnej sytuacji commencer à apprendre
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put sb/be at a disadvantage The fact that the company's office was moved to the different part of the town has put me at a disadvantage. Now I have to commute almost one hour to get there.
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to have both feet on the ground Susan is very practical and she has both feet on the ground.
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I wanted to ask Mary out but I chickened out at the last moment.
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They'll be married next week; if Chester doesn't get cold feet.
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What Jack told me about you is a pack of lies; I don't believe him.
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After the accident her strength returned little by little.
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I guess John thinks he would lose face if he admitted he had made a mistake.
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Don't lose heart because you cannot solve the problem straight away.
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strzał w ciemno, na chybił trafił commencer à apprendre
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It was just a shot in the dark. I don't know what the correct answer is.
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