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The storm up-ended the entire garden, leaving flowers hanging upside down from their broken stems. commencer à apprendre
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After the festival, we found an empty keg of beer rolled into the corner of the yard. commencer à apprendre
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The professor took the student apart during the presentation for not preparing properly. commencer à apprendre
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The denouement of the mystery novel revealed that the butler was the culprit all along. commencer à apprendre
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The historical account described the slaughter of innocent civilians during the war. commencer à apprendre
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kill a large number of people indiscriminately
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The judge ruled that the two contracts held equivalence in legal standing. commencer à apprendre
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the state of being equal or alike in value or importance
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The lawyer prepared a strong argument to counter the prosecution's claims. commencer à apprendre
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odpierać, odrzucać, przeciwdziałać, wstrzymywać
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His signature was a hasty scrawl that no one could read. commencer à apprendre
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The politician’s expenses came under intense scrutiny from the media. commencer à apprendre
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She is a well-known exponent of renewable energy solutions. commencer à apprendre
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someone who supports a particular idea/belief
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He felt twitchy before the big presentation, unable to sit still. commencer à apprendre
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nervous and unable to relax
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Scientists study variations in DNA to understand genetic diversity. commencer à apprendre
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any difference between individuals of the same species
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The conscientious student always double-checked her work before submitting it. commencer à apprendre
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characterized by extreme care and great effort
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The solitary hiker enjoyed the peace of the empty trail. commencer à apprendre
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She was a devoted mother, always putting her children’s needs first. commencer à apprendre
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The workshop aimed to address prejudice in the workplace. commencer à apprendre
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a negative attitude toward an entire category of people
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His apathetic response to the news surprised everyone. commencer à apprendre
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feeling or showing little emotion
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The aggressive dog barked loudly at anyone who approached the fence. commencer à apprendre
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ready to attack or start fights
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Despite his age, he handled the situation in a mature manner. commencer à apprendre
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having or showing the mental and emotional qualities of an adult
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The attentive waiter noticed every small detail of our order. commencer à apprendre
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alert and watchful; considerate; thoughtful
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As an extrovert, she thrived in social gatherings and loved meeting new people. commencer à apprendre
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His insensitive comment hurt her feelings without him realizing it. commencer à apprendre
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niedelikatny, niestosowny, bezduszny, mało wyrozumiały
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The teacher had to scold the students for talking during the exam. commencer à apprendre
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remonstrate with or rebuke someone angrily
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They had a bitter quarrel over how to manage the family business. commencer à apprendre
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an angry argument or disagreement
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The sailors had to abandon the sinking ship to save their lives. commencer à apprendre
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He couldn’t account for his absence from the meeting yesterday. commencer à apprendre
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to explain the reason for something
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To whet someone's appetite The chef served a small taster dish to whet our appetite for the main course. commencer à apprendre
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to give someone a sample/a small part of something so they would want more
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She’s not averse to trying new foods, even if they seem unusual. commencer à apprendre
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Before the trip, he took time to acquaint himself with the local customs. commencer à apprendre
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He tried to make amends to his friend after their argument. commencer à apprendre
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It goes without saying that you should always wear a seatbelt while driving. commencer à apprendre
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to się rozumie samo przez się; to mówi samo za siebie; to świadczy samo za siebie
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My parents do not approve of my decision to drop out of college. commencer à apprendre
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does not like/does not respect
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To be the apple of someone's eye Her youngest daughter was the apple of her eye, always bringing her joy. commencer à apprendre
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When the main road was closed, we took an alternative route through the countryside. commencer à apprendre
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Take something for granted We often take clean water for granted, but it’s a luxury in many parts of the world. commencer à apprendre
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to not appreciate something
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When he heard the news, he blew his top and started shouting. commencer à apprendre
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wpaść w szał, eksplodować, wściec się
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The little urchin ran through the market, knocking over baskets of fruit. commencer à apprendre
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She habitually arrives late to every meeting, no matter how important. commencer à apprendre
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repeatedly or continuously
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The betrothen couple announced their wedding date to the family. commencer à apprendre
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They got engaged last summer and are planning their wedding for next June. commencer à apprendre
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He introduced his fiancée to his parents at the family dinner. commencer à apprendre
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a woman engaged to be married
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She’s just an acquaintance from my old job; we don’t keep in touch. commencer à apprendre
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a person known to one, but usually not a close friend
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My colleague helped me finish the project before the deadline. commencer à apprendre
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The artist sketched a human figure in the corner of the canvas. commencer à apprendre
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The infant slept peacefully in the crib. commencer à apprendre
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His juvenile behavior at the meeting embarrassed everyone. commencer à apprendre
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The toddler took his first wobbly steps across the room. commencer à apprendre
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As an alien in a new country, he struggled to adapt to the local customs. commencer à apprendre
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a citizen of another country; foreign, strange
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She always felt like an outsider at school because she was new. commencer à apprendre
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a person who is not part of a group
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Don’t talk to strangers on the street, the mother warned her child. commencer à apprendre
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The aged oak tree had stood in the park for over a century. commencer à apprendre
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The ancient ruins told stories of civilizations long gone. commencer à apprendre
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The elder of the village was respected for his wisdom and experience. commencer à apprendre
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We traced our ancestors back to the 18th century through genealogy records. commencer à apprendre
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family members from past generations
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The royal family’s descendants still hold influence in the country today. commencer à apprendre
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children, grandchildren, and continuing generations
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At 40, he was still a bachelor, enjoying his freedom. commencer à apprendre
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a man who has not married
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She prided herself on being independent, never relying on others for help. commencer à apprendre
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free from outside control
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He’s been single for years but is happy with his life. commencer à apprendre
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The assistant groom made sure everything ran smoothly during the ceremony. commencer à apprendre
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His brother served as the best man at his wedding. commencer à apprendre
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a male friend or relative of the bridegroom at a wedding
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In the movie, the godfather was a powerful and feared figure. commencer à apprendre
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Mafia boss (or a man who sponsors a child at baptism)
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That bloke at the pub was telling the funniest stories. commencer à apprendre
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He’s a good chap, always ready to lend a hand. commencer à apprendre
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The young lad worked hard to support his family. commencer à apprendre
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The company’s involvement in the community project was widely praised. commencer à apprendre
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consumer's interest in a product or service
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The new manager seemed aloof, rarely engaging in casual conversations. commencer à apprendre
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not friendly or forthcoming
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She greeted everyone with a beam, lighting up the room. commencer à apprendre
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The audience guffawed at the comedian’s latest joke. commencer à apprendre
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śmiać się głośno, rechotać
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The study focused on the attribution of success to either luck or hard work. commencer à apprendre
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process of assigning causes to behavior
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He spent the holiday with his nearest and dearest, enjoying their company. commencer à apprendre
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The newlyweds were still glowing from their honeymoon. commencer à apprendre
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a man and woman who have not been married long
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Picasso and Matisse were contemporaries, both shaping modern art. commencer à apprendre
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those who exist/live at the same time
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The novel’s protagonist was an outcast, shunned by his community. commencer à apprendre
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a person who has been rejected by society or a social group
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The philosopher’s question was unanswerable, leaving everyone in silence. commencer à apprendre
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She inadvertently locked her keys in the car. commencer à apprendre
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The instructions were so convoluted that no one could follow them. commencer à apprendre
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intricate and complicated
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Some people seem hardwired to be optimistic, no matter the circumstances. commencer à apprendre
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The answer was pure guesswork, as there was no data to rely on. commencer à apprendre
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the process or results of guessing
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The document purports to be a historical record, but its authenticity is doubted. commencer à apprendre
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to profess, suppose, claim
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Despite the challenges, she managed to come out on top in the competition. commencer à apprendre
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His performance improved markedly after he started training regularly. commencer à apprendre
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The new CEO had big shoes to fill, following in the footsteps of his successful predecessors. commencer à apprendre
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someone or something that came before
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The interlacing pattern on the sweater was intricate and beautiful. commencer à apprendre
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the point at which a yarn changes its position from one side of the fabric to the other
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The scrupulous editor caught every minor error in the manuscript. commencer à apprendre
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exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details
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When he saw the damage, he hit the roof. commencer à apprendre
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The politician spoke off the record about the sensitive issue. commencer à apprendre
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information from an official that cannot be printed
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I racked my brain trying to remember where I left my keys. commencer à apprendre
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myśleć bardzo intensywnie, łamać sobie głowę
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It stands to reason that if you study hard, you’ll do well on the exam. commencer à apprendre
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She only called her parents as a last resort, after trying everything else. commencer à apprendre
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After years of traveling, they decided to put down roots in a small town. commencer à apprendre
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She was in a quandary, unsure of which job offer to accept. commencer à apprendre
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a state of perplexity or doubt
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The new employee was still an unknown quantity to the team. commencer à apprendre
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a person or thing whose qualities and abilities are not yet known
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After a few months, he knew the ropes and could handle the job independently. commencer à apprendre
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to be fully acquainted with the procedures
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His harsh words cut her to the quick, leaving her in tears. commencer à apprendre
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to cause someone deep emotional hurt
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She left the room on the quiet, not wanting to draw attention. commencer à apprendre
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After years of struggling, they decided to call it quits and close the business. commencer à apprendre
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We had to make do with a small apartment until we could afford a house. commencer à apprendre
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use what is available although it is not enough or what you wanted
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Give someone their marching orders The manager gave him his marching orders after the argument. commencer à apprendre
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In the chess tournament, he finally met his match in the reigning champion. commencer à apprendre
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compete with someone as good as/better than you
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She meant well when she gave advice, even if it wasn’t helpful. commencer à apprendre
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The vintage car was in mint condition, looking as good as new. commencer à apprendre
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The whistleblower refused to name names, protecting his sources. commencer à apprendre
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identify someone who has done something (usually immoral or illegal)
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The firefighter risked his neck to save the child from the burning building. commencer à apprendre
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His comment about her past touched a nerve, making her upset. commencer à apprendre
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mention a sensitive subject
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Despite the pressure, the team rose to the occasion and won the championship. commencer à apprendre
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overcome a difficult situation by doing everything necessary to succeed
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The donation was just a drop in the ocean compared to what was needed. commencer à apprendre
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a very small amount that will not have much effect
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She took an umbrella on the off chance that it might rain. commencer à apprendre
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His behavior at the party was not on; he embarrassed everyone. commencer à apprendre
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Living beyond one's means Many people fall into debt because they’re living beyond their means. commencer à apprendre
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spending more than you can afford
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She stared out the window, miles away, lost in her memories. commencer à apprendre
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They saved a nest egg for their children’s education. commencer à apprendre
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sum of money saved for a particular purpose
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After the explanation, I was none the wiser about how it worked. commencer à apprendre
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know nothing more than before
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She went overboard with the decorations, covering every inch of the house. commencer à apprendre
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His joke overstepped the mark and offended several people. commencer à apprendre
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behave in an unacceptable way
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He finally owned up to breaking the vase. commencer à apprendre
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to tell someone that you have done something wrong
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After the prank, she was determined to get her own back. commencer à apprendre
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The house was left in good order after the tenants moved out. commencer à apprendre
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The suit was made to order, tailored perfectly to his measurements. commencer à apprendre
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specially made, not from stock
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We’re in the same boat—neither of us has a job right now. commencer à apprendre
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to be in the same situation
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Without a map, we were all at sea in the unfamiliar city. commencer à apprendre
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to be in a state of confusion
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The project is getting on well, ahead of schedule. commencer à apprendre
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After the break, she got on with her work. commencer à apprendre
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He decided to go in for the photography contest. commencer à apprendre
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enter (a competition, etc); like
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Even after the setback, they kept on trying. commencer à apprendre
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The police held back the crowd to let the ambulance through. commencer à apprendre
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stop someone or something from moving forward
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Many young athletes look up to him as a role model. commencer à apprendre
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to respect someone; to admire someone
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The company had to lay off 50 employees due to financial difficulties. commencer à apprendre
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to stop employing a worker
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She tried to keep back her tears during the sad movie. commencer à apprendre
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He worked extra hours to make up for the time he missed. commencer à apprendre
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She made out that she was sick to avoid the meeting. commencer à apprendre
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pretend that something is true
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You’ll have to live with the consequences of your actions. commencer à apprendre
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tolerate/accept something and endure it
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He stood up to the bully, refusing to be intimidated. commencer à apprendre
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The new employee lived up to all our expectations. commencer à apprendre
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reach an expected standard
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She promised to stand by her friend no matter what. commencer à apprendre
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He stood up for his beliefs, even when others disagreed. commencer à apprendre
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The computer started acting up again, freezing every few minutes. commencer à apprendre
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behave awkwardly or badly
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The student was scolded for answering back to the teacher. commencer à apprendre
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reply rudely to someone with more authority
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He backed out of the deal at the last minute. commencer à apprendre
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Her friends backed her up when she told her story. commencer à apprendre
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Please bear with me while I figure this out. commencer à apprendre
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She felt that cleaning the floors was beneath her. commencer à apprendre
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He’s down with the flu and won’t be at work today. commencer à apprendre
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If you don’t finish your homework, you’ll be in for it when your dad gets home. commencer à apprendre
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be about to receive punishment/trouble
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She’s really into painting these days. commencer à apprendre
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He’s in with the manager, so he always gets the best assignments. commencer à apprendre
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The meeting was off due to the storm. commencer à apprendre
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to be canceled; to cease interest in something
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What are you up to in there? It’s been quiet for hours. commencer à apprendre
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She broke down in tears when she heard the news. commencer à apprendre
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to lose control emotionally
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He broke in to say that dinner was ready. commencer à apprendre
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War broke out in 1914, changing the course of history. commencer à apprendre
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The scientist broke through with a cure for the disease. commencer à apprendre
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(1) make a discovery, (2) become visible, (3) achieve success despite obstacles
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The doctor decided to call in a specialist for a second opinion. commencer à apprendre
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The thieves cleared off before the police arrived. commencer à apprendre
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Good tickets for the concert are hard to come by. commencer à apprendre
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Several witnesses came forward after the accident. commencer à apprendre
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offer help or information
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The construction project is coming on nicely. commencer à apprendre
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A strange feeling came over her as she entered the old house. commencer à apprendre
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happen; have a result or effect on someone
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Despite the odds, the small business came through the crisis. commencer à apprendre
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An opportunity came up that was too good to pass up. commencer à apprendre
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The company decided to do away with the old policy. commencer à apprendre
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If we don’t act quickly, we’ll be done for. commencer à apprendre
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He was done out of his inheritance by a dishonest relative. commencer à apprendre
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cheat somebody out of something
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What are you driving at with all these questions? commencer à apprendre
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Don’t bank on him arriving on time; he’s always late. commencer à apprendre
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to count or rely on something
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The evidence bears out his version of the story. commencer à apprendre
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The scandal blew over after a few weeks. commencer à apprendre
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became less important and were then forgotten
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She brought up an interesting point during the discussion. commencer à apprendre
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He brought off a surprising victory in the election. commencer à apprendre
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to succeed in doing something
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The paramedics brought him round after he fainted. commencer à apprendre
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I need to brush up on my Spanish before the trip. commencer à apprendre
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practice and improve your skills
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Tension built up between the two countries over the border dispute. commencer à apprendre
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The new song quickly caught on with teenagers. commencer à apprendre
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She carried off the difficult role with ease. commencer à apprendre
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to succeed in doing something difficult
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The researchers carried out a series of experiments. commencer à apprendre
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The situation calls for immediate action. commencer à apprendre
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The picnic was called off because of the rain. commencer à apprendre
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He was called up during the war. commencer à apprendre
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being ordered to serve in the armed forces
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Everyone chipped in to buy a gift for the retiring teacher. commencer à apprendre
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The boss checked up on the progress of the project. commencer à apprendre
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to find out what someone is doing
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The doctor told him to cut down on sugar. commencer à apprendre
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The phone call was cut off before we finished talking. commencer à apprendre
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As autumn approaches, the days begin to draw in. commencer à apprendre
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The army was forced to fall back to a safer position. commencer à apprendre
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When his business failed, he fell back on his savings. commencer à apprendre
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He fell for her the first time they met. commencer à apprendre
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She fell in with her friends’ plans for the weekend. commencer à apprendre
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They fell out with each other over a silly argument. commencer à apprendre
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to have a disagreement and stop being friends
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I really feel for her after everything she’s been through. commencer à apprendre
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It took him a while to fit in with his new classmates. commencer à apprendre
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I was baffled by the complex instructions. commencer à apprendre
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The meeting coincided with my lunch break. commencer à apprendre
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On the spur of the moment We decided on the spur of the moment to go to the beach. commencer à apprendre
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suddenly, without planning
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Losing that job was a blessing in disguise; it led me to a better career. commencer à apprendre
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a good thing that seemed bad at first
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You won’t get a discount—he drives a hard bargain. commencer à apprendre
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expects a lot in exchange for something
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He’s got a bee in his bonnet about recycling. commencer à apprendre
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to be very involved in something that you think is important
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Butterflies in one's stomach She had butterflies in her stomach before the big performance. commencer à apprendre
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to be nervous/stressed/anxious
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She was on the verge of tears after the sad news. commencer à apprendre
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the point at which something begins
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They set off at the crack of dawn to avoid the traffic. commencer à apprendre
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very early in the morning
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She was over the moon when she found out she got the job. commencer à apprendre
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A change is as good as a rest After years in the same job, he decided a change is as good as a rest and switched careers. commencer à apprendre
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a change in routine is refreshing
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Don't fix it if it ain't broke The old saying goes, “Don’t fix it if it ain’t broke.” commencer à apprendre
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don’t change/fix something which is good
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The other side of the coin Success has its rewards, but the other side of the coin is the hard work it requires. commencer à apprendre
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opposite side or point of view
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Got to move with the times Businesses have got to move with the times to stay competitive. commencer à apprendre
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It’s taken as read that everyone will contribute to the project. commencer à apprendre
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To put a spanner in the works The sudden strike put a spanner in the works for the company’s plans. commencer à apprendre
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Put someone in mind of something The smell of fresh bread put me in mind of my grandmother’s kitchen. commencer à apprendre
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remind someone of a memory or an idea
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The festival attracted people from all walks of life. commencer à apprendre
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all social, economic, and ethnic groups
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In that company, the tail wags the dog—the interns seem to run the place. commencer à apprendre
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the less important factor dominates
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His knee-jerk response to criticism was to get defensive. commencer à apprendre
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an immediate response made without thinking
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To be tantamount to treason In some regimes, criticizing the leader is tantamount to treason. commencer à apprendre
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She was the dissenting voice of reason in the heated debate. commencer à apprendre
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To come round to the point of something After much hesitation, he came round to the point of his proposal. commencer à apprendre
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to finally speak about the topic
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In this industry, change is a given—you have to adapt quickly. commencer à apprendre
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The company’s success comes from being customer-led in its approach. commencer à apprendre
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He seized upon the opportunity to travel abroad. commencer à apprendre
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The toddler started to **act up** when he didn’t get his favorite toy. commencer à apprendre
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The teenager **answered back** when his father scolded him for coming home late. commencer à apprendre
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defend oneself, respond rudely to sb, pyskować
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He promised to help with the project but **backed out** at the last minute. commencer à apprendre
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My friends always **back me up** when I need their support. commencer à apprendre
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Please **bear with** me while I try to fix this technical issue. commencer à apprendre
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She felt that cleaning the office toilets was **beneath** her dignity. commencer à apprendre
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be demeaning (poniżający)
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He couldn’t come to work because he was **down with** the flu. commencer à apprendre
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If you break Mom’s favorite vase, you’ll **be in for it** when she finds out. commencer à apprendre
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be about to receive punishment
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He’s **in with** the boss, so he always gets the best assignments. commencer à apprendre
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After a few dates, he was **off** the idea of dating her. commencer à apprendre
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cease to be interested in sth
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She **broke down** in tears after hearing the tragic news. commencer à apprendre
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stracić kontrolę nad emocjami
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He **broke in** to say that the meeting was starting in five minutes. commencer à apprendre
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War **broke out** in Europe in 1939. commencer à apprendre
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The scientist **broke through** the barriers of traditional thinking with her discovery. commencer à apprendre
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You can **bank on** him to keep his word. commencer à apprendre
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The evidence **bears out** his alibi for the night of the crime. commencer à apprendre
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potwierdzać, support the truth in a given situation
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The storm **blew over** quickly, and the sun came out again. commencer à apprendre
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She **brought up** the topic of climate change during the discussion. commencer à apprendre
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No one thought he could do it, but he **brought off** a amazing victory. commencer à apprendre
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dokonać czegoś, osiągnąć coś (surprisingly)
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The paramedics **brought round** the unconscious man with oxygen. commencer à apprendre
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I need to **brush up on** my French before traveling to Paris. commencer à apprendre
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Stress can **build up** if you don’t take time to relax. commencer à apprendre
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The new slang term quickly **caught on** among teenagers. commencer à apprendre
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przyjąć się, zyskać popularność
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Despite his nervousness, he **carried off** his presentation perfectly. commencer à apprendre
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The researchers **carried out** a series of experiments to test their hypothesis. commencer à apprendre
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This recipe **calls for** fresh basil and tomatoes. commencer à apprendre
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During the war, many young men were **called up** to serve in the army. commencer à apprendre
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wezwany do wojska, conscripted
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Everyone **chipped in** to buy a gift for their retiring teacher. commencer à apprendre
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The wedding was **called off** because the groom got cold feet. commencer à apprendre
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If you have any problems, don’t hesitate to **call in** an expert. commencer à apprendre
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The trespassers **cleared off** when they saw the police approaching. commencer à apprendre
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Tickets for that concert are hard **to come by**. commencer à apprendre
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zdobyć coś co jest trudne do zdobycia
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After the accident, several witnesses **came forward** to help. commencer à apprendre
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The construction of the new bridge is **coming on** well. commencer à apprendre
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A strange feeling **came over** me when I entered the old house. commencer à apprendre
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Despite the difficulties, the small business **came through** the crisis. commencer à apprendre
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docierać, przychodzić, wychodzić cało
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The new movie **came up to** all the hype and was a box office success. commencer à apprendre
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The company decided **to do away with** the old policy. commencer à apprendre
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If we don’t find a solution soon, our team will **be done for**. commencer à apprendre
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być skończonym, bezsilnym, pokonanym
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He was **done out of** his inheritance by his deceitful cousin. commencer à apprendre
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What exactly are you **driving at** with all these questions? commencer à apprendre
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zmierzać do czegoś, imply
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The manager decided **to check up on** the employee’s recent absences. commencer à apprendre
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investigate sb's behaviour
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The doctor advised him **to cut down on** his sugar intake. commencer à apprendre
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The telephone line was **cut off** during the storm. commencer à apprendre
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As winter approaches, the days begin **to draw in**. commencer à apprendre
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The soldiers were forced **to fall back** when the enemy advanced. commencer à apprendre
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When his business failed, he **fell back on** his savings. commencer à apprendre
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turn to sb for help when all else has failed
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He **fell for** her the moment he saw her smile. commencer à apprendre
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She **fell in with** her friends’ plan to go hiking this weekend. commencer à apprendre
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They **fell out with** each other over a misunderstanding. commencer à apprendre
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Their plans for a vacation **fell through** because of the pandemic. commencer à apprendre
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I really **feel for** her after everything she’s been through. commencer à apprendre
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It took him a while **to fit in** with his new coworkers. commencer à apprendre
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