Word of the day

unbearable DEFINITION: [adjective] - too unpleasant or painful for you to continue to experience EXAMPLE: The atmosphere at work at that time became nearly unbearable.

nieznośny, nie do wytrzymania

tear sth off EXAMPLE: He tore his dirty clothes off and jumped into the shower.

zrywać coś, gwałtownie coś zdejmować

tame DEFINITION: [adjective] - (of animals) not wild or dangerous, either naturally or because of training or long involvement with humans EXAMPLE: After three weeks' contact the monkey became very tame.

oswojony

leave sth to sb EXAMPLE: Leave the paperwork to me - I'll sort it out tomorrow.

pozostawić komuś wykonanie czegoś

to overhang DEFINITION: [verb] - to stick out over something at a lower level EXAMPLE: One of the tree branches which overhangs my garden fell off and crashed into my greenhouse

wisieć (nad czymś), zwisać

stick around EXAMPLE: You may go - we'll stick around here a bit longer.

być w pobliżu, kręcić się w pobliżu

to deceive DEFINITION: [verb] - to make somebody believe something that is not true; to keep the truth hidden from someone for your own advantage EXAMPLE: He deceived his parents into believing that he had lost their money.

oszukiwać, zwodzić, okłamywać

sit by EXAMPLE: We can't just sit by and let this happen!

siedzieć bezczynnie

timeless DEFINITION: [adjective] - that has a value which is not limited to a particular period but will last forever EXAMPLE: That poem reflects timeless values such as courage and honor.

ponadczasowy

smash sth up EXAMPLE: He got really angry and started smashing up a hotel room.

rozwalić coś, roztrzaskać

to unleash DEFINITION: [verb] - to release suddenly a strong, uncontrollable and often destructive force EXAMPLE: The new proposal has unleashed a storm of criticism and protest.

wywoływać, rozpętać

sign sth away EXAMPLE: She decided to sign away her parental rights to her unborn child.

zrzec się czegoś (na piśmie)

to assure DEFINITION: [verb] - to tell somebody confidently that something is true, especially so that they do not worry EXAMPLE: "Don't worry, we'll find your car," the police officer assured her.

zapewniać kogoś

push for sth EXAMPLE: They keep pushing for a ban on nuclear testing.

usilnie zabiegać o coś

hype DEFINITION: [noun] - INFORMAL- when something is advertised and discussed in newspapers, on television, etc. all the time in order to attract people's interest EXAMPLE: There's been a lot of hype around the Spanish director's latest film.

szum

fire sth off EXAMPLE: The gunman fired off several shots before the police captured him.

wystrzeliwać coś

attributable DEFINITION: [adjective] - caused by EXAMPLE: The list of smoking-attributable diseases includes lung cancer and heart failure.

związany z czymś, spowodowany

run up EXAMPLE: She ran up to her boyfriend and gave him a hug.

podbiec

detour DEFINITION: [noun] - a different or indirect route to a place used to avoid a problem or to visit somewhere or do something EXAMPLE: We had to make a two-kilometre detour because of the accident.

objazd

bring sth about EXAMPLE: Climate changes can be brought about by both anthropogenic and natural factors.

powodować, wywoływać coś, doprowadzać do czegoś

exuberant DEFINITION: [adjective] - (especially of a person and their behaviour) very energetic EXAMPLE: Ann's exuberant personality makes her fun to be around.

entuzjastyczny, tryskający energią, żywiołowy

go at sth EXAMPLE: Jack went at his lunch as if he hadn't eaten anything for weeks.

rzucić się na coś

to curtail DEFINITION: [verb] - to stop something before it is finished or to reduce or limit something EXAMPLE: He had to curtail his answer as the time was running out.

ukrócić, przykrócić, stłumić

to look for EXAMPLE: He has been looking for work as a journalist for a year.

szukać

to down DEFINITION: [verb] - to drink something quickly EXAMPLE: He downed his coffee in one gulp and left.

wychylić, wypić szybko (jakiś napój)

start off EXAMPLE: She started off by thanking us for coming to the conference.

zaczynać od czegoś

sustained DEFINITION: [adjective] - that continues for a long time EXAMPLE: She received sustained applause after her lengthy speech.

ciągły, długotrwały, nieprzerwany

change over EXAMPLE: We're going to change over from gas central heating to electric.

przechodzić (z czegoś na coś), zamieniać się (z czegoś na coś)

sprightly DEFINITION: [adjective] - (especially of an old person) energetic and in good health EXAMPLE: Although he is already seventy-eight years old, he's still a sprightly man.

żwawy, żywy

jump out at sb EXAMPLE: That's a very colourful and effective advertisement - it really jumps out at you.

rzucać się komuś w oczy

to alarm DEFINITION: [verb] - to make somebody worried or frightened EXAMPLE: The news of the escaped tiger alarmed the local people.

niepokoić, przerażać

put sth down to EXAMPLE: We put the kids' bad behaviour down to the fact that they were very tired.

przypisywać coś czemuś

iffy DEFINITION: [adjective] - INFORMAL- not certain or decided EXAMPLE: Donna is still kind of iffy about studying medicine.

niepewny, niezdecydowany

move out EXAMPLE: My landlord is selling the flat so I have to move out as soon as possible.

wyprowadzić się

edgy DEFINITION: [adjective] - INFORMAL- nervous or worried EXAMPLE: You seem a bit edgy today. What's bothering you?

poirytowany, zdenerwowany

mix sth up EXAMPLE: She mixed up the addresses and nobody got the right letters.

pomylić coś, poplątać

rewarding DEFINITION: [adjective] - that gives a reward, especially by making you feel satisfied that you have done something useful or important EXAMPLE: My sister who teaches in a primary school finds her work with children very rewarding.

dający satysfakcję, satysfakcjonujący

let sb/sth out EXAMPLE: She opened the door and let the dog out.

wypuszczać kogoś/coś

dogged DEFINITION: [adjective] - very determined to achieve something, even if it is very difficult EXAMPLE: I was impressed by Mike's ambition and dogged determination to succeed.

zawzięty, uparty

lock up EXAMPLE: Remember to lock up before you go to bed at night.

pozamykać, zamykać (drzwi)

to indict DEFINITION: [verb] - to accuse someone officially of a crime EXAMPLE: The senator was indicted on Monday in federal court in Boston on charges of corruption.

oskarżać kogoś; postawić kogoś w stan oskarżenia

put sth off EXAMPLE: I've decided to put off my visit to Wales till it is warmer.

odroczyć coś, odkładać coś

to verify DEFINITION: [verb] - to prove that something is true or to make certain that something is correct EXAMPLE: The woman's story has not been verified by any witnesses.

weryfikować, sprawdzać, potwierdzać

sling sb out EXAMPLE: His brother was slung out of college because he never attended any lectures.

wyrzucić kogoś

to curse DEFINITION: [verb] - to say a word or an expression that is impolite and shows that you are very angry EXAMPLE: We could hear him cursing as he tried to get the garage door open.

przeklinać, kląć

clear out EXAMPLE: I hear Kirsten's finally told her boyfriend to clear out.

wynosić się, zmywać się

piercing DEFINITION: [adjective] - (of a sound) high, loud and unpleasant EXAMPLE: I was fast asleep when I heard a piercing scream which woke me up.

przeszywający, rozdzierający

meet up EXAMPLE: I have to finish my project now so let's meet up later.

spotykać się

to undercut DEFINITION: [verb] - to charge less than a competitor EXAMPLE: They carry the same products as their competitors but they are able to undercut their prices by as much as 50%.

sprzedawać po cenie niższej niż konkurencja

walk away with sth EXAMPLE: American sprinters walked away with three gold medals during the World Athletics Championships

wygrać, zgarnąć coś

ripe DEFINITION: [adjective] - (of fruit or crops) fully developed and ready to be collected or eaten EXAMPLE: Those bananas are green so they aren't ripe yet.

dojrzały

do sth over EXAMPLE: This essay's not good enough. I think you should do it over.

zrobić coś ponownie

busybody DEFINITION: [noun] - INFORMAL- a person who is too interested in other people's private lives and things that do not involve them EXAMPLE: She's such a busybody. I can't stand the way she interferes in other people's affairs.

wścibska osoba

set sb/sth back EXAMPLE: The opening of the new shopping centre has been set back by three weeks.

opóźniać kogoś, coś

tiff DEFINITION: [noun] -INFORMAL- a slight argument EXAMPLE: She's had a tiff with her boyfriend again so she's not in a good mood now.

sprzeczka, kłótnia

make off EXAMPLE: The burglar made off when he saw the police coming.

oddalać się, uciekać

leafy DEFINITION: [adjective] - (of a place) pleasant and with a lot of trees EXAMPLE: This leafy neighbourhood is ideal for those who look for a charming environment.

pełen zieleni, zielony

deal in sth EXAMPLE: My brother quit his job and he's been dealing in second-hand cars since then.

handlować czymś

flawed DEFINITION: [adjective] - not perfect or that contains mistakes EXAMPLE: The experts say that the old system for approving medical devices is flawed and should be eliminated.

wadliwy, błędny, ze skazą, niedoskonały

flip through EXAMPLE: I flipped through the latest issue of the magazine trying to find David's article.

przerzucać kartki (książki, gazety itp.)

entirely DEFINITION: [adverb] - completely EXAMPLE: It was entirely his fault but he never admitted it.

wyłącznie, całkowicie, zupełnie

sail through sth EXAMPLE: Colin studied hard and he sailed through all his exams.

łatwo sobie z czymś poradzić

trapdoor DEFINITION: [noun] - a small door that covers an opening in a ceiling or floor EXAMPLE: There is a trapdoor that leads to the attic in my grandmother's house.

klapa, zapadnia

bring sb round EXAMPLE: We splashed cold water on the woman's face to bring her round.

cucić kogoś, przywracać kogoś do przytomności