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(idea) take off
The idea really took off when people saw how much money they could save.
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to suddenly start being successful
activist
activist groups
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someone who works hard doing practical things to achieve social or political change
aktywista
aggressive
Jim’s voice became aggressive.
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behaving in an angry threatening way, as if you want to fight or attack someone
allot
Try and allot two or three hours a day to revision.
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to use a particular amount of time for something, or give a particular share of money, space etc to someone or something
alokować, nie: allocate
apologetic
The manager was very apologetic about everything.
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showing or saying that you are sorry that something has happened, especially because you feel guilty or embarrassed about it
przymiotnik
as and when
I put money into my savings account as and when I can afford it.
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from time to time
nie z every
back-up
I can rely on my brother for back-up when I'm arguing with my parents.
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people or things that can be used to provide support and help if they are needed
baffle
The question baffled me completely.
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if something (...) you, you cannot understand or explain it at all
be bothered with
I'm not bothered with getting a job because I want to continue studying.
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if you are not (...) something, it is not important to you
be dotted around
There are plenty of litter bins dotted around the park.
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if an area is (...) with things, there are a lot of them there but they are spread far apart
be put out
I was really put out when you didn't call me to cancel our date.
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annoyed and upset
phrasal z put
bear a resemblance to
This shopping bears no resemblance to what I asked you to buy.
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look like
zwrot z miśkiem
bedding
It's cold in this bedroom -- do you need any more bedding?
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sheets, covers etc that you put on a bed
by and large
By and large, the new arrangements have worked well.
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used when making a general statement
cash in on
Why don't you cash in on the craze for motorbikes and sell yours for more than you paid for it?
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to make a profit from a situation in a way that other people think is wrong or unfair
catch on
The idea of glasses being a fashion item has been slow to catch on.
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to become popular and fashionable
phrasal
chuck
Tania chucked her bag down on the sofa.
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to throw something in a careless or relaxed way
come out and say
I can tell you're upset -- why don't you just come out and say what's wrong?
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be honest and explain clearly
come up with
I'm trying to come up with a way to make my room look better without spending a lot of money.
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think of
wymyślić z come
communal
a communal bathroom
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shared by a group of people or animals, especially a group who live together
confront
The problems confronting the new government were enormous.
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if a problem, difficulty etc (...) you, it appears and needs to be dealt with
conventional
Internet connections through conventional phone lines are fairly slow.
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a (...) method, product, practice etc has been used for a long time and is considered the usual type
conversely
We could go to the beach if it's sunny. Conversely, we could go to the outdoor pool.
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used when one situation is the opposite of another
przysłówek
crash out
The kids are so tired, they crashed out as soon as they got into bed.
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to go to bed, or go to sleep very quickly, because you are very tired
credible candidate
Some people don't think he is a credible candidate because he has served time in prison.
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a candidate that deserves to be trusted/believed
creep around
There's no point creeping around -- we can all see you!
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to move in a quiet, careful way, especially to avoid attracting attention
crucial
This aid money is crucial to the government’s economic policies.
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something that is (...) is extremely important, because everything else depends on it
cycle rack
You can park your bike in the cycle rack outside the station.
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a frame where you can store a bicycle
debatable
a debatable point
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things that are (...) are not certain because people have different opinions about them
disordered
An extreme diet is sometimes the starting point for people who are eating disordered.
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if someone is mentally (...), their mind is not working in a normal and healthy way
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distinctive
a rock band with a distinctive sound
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having a special quality, character, or appearance that is different and easy to recognize
distribute
Clothes and blankets have been distributed among the refugees.
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to share things among a group of people, especially in a planned way
dystrybuować
drift off
I was just drifting off when the phone rang.
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to gradually fall asleep
emanate from
An odd smell seems to be emanating from the kitchen.
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to come from or out of something
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empower
The Voting Rights Act was needed to empower minority groups.
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to give someone more control over their own life or situation
enforce
Governments make laws and the police enforce them.
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to make people obey a rule or law
equate
Most people equate wealth with success.
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to consider that two things are similar or connected
na e
far afield
She has fans from as far afield as Chile and Japan.
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far away, especially from home
get on one's nerves
My sister sings the same song all the time and it really gets on my nerves.
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if someone (...), they annoy you, especially by doing something all the time
gra na nerwach
graffiti
Some people don't like graffiti but I think it's a form of art.
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rude, humorous, or political writing and pictures on the walls of buildings, trains etc
grin and bear it
The dinner Joe cooked was awful, but I managed to grin and bear it.
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to accept an unpleasant or difficult situation without complaining, usually because you realize there is nothing you can do to make it better
guerrilla
American troops found themselves fighting a guerrilla war.
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a member of a small unofficial military group that fights in small groups
hang on to
I want to hang onto this coat for sentimental reasons, even though it doesn't fit me.
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to keep something
have your say on
You've talked for 30 minutes, now can I have my say on the issue?
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have an opportunity to speak and give your opinion
nie z come out, nie phrasal
heated discussion
I'm not sure what the problem is but they're having quite a heated discussion.
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an argument etc that is full of angry and excited feelings
homelessness
Even the richest cities in the world have problems with homelessness.
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without a home
nie osoba, tylko stan
immaculate
He wore an immaculate dark blue suit.
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very clean and tidy
na i
infrastructure
Some countries lack a suitable economic infrastructure.
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the basic systems and structures that a country or organization needs in order to work properly, for example roads, railways, banks etc
initiate
They have decided to initiate legal proceedings against the newspaper.
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to arrange for something important to start, such as an official process or a new plan
zainicjować
intake
Try to reduce your intake of fat.
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the amount of food, drink etc that you take into your body
jump on the bandwagon
Shirley got a tattoo first, then Lisa and Cheryl jumped on the bandwagon and got tattoos too.
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to start doing or saying something that a lot of people are already doing or saying - used to show disapproval
kip
There are rooms for drivers to kip down for the night.
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to sleep somewhere, especially somewhere that is not your home
know where you are
I might upset people when I talk so honestly, but at least you know where you are with me.
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know what the person is feeling
loosen up
She loosened up after she’d had a drink.
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to stop worrying and become more relaxed, or to make someone do this
na l
make a fuss
What are you making a fuss about? It's just some spilt milk.
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to complain or become angry about something, especially when this is not necessary
make someone back down
You can't change my mind, I'm never going to back down.
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make someone admit that they are wrong or that they have lost an argument
make the case for
I'm going to make the case for introducing exercise classes at work.
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give a set of reasons why something should happen or be done
melting pot
New York has always been a great melting pot.
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a place where people from different races, countries, or social classes come to live together
mobility
It's normal to have limited mobility after knee surgery.
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the ability to move easily
mobilność
nap
Napping for 20 minutes in the afternoon can increase your levels of concentration.
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to sleep for a short time during the day
nod off
I missed the movie because I kept nodding off.
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to begin to sleep, usually when you do not intend to and are sitting somewhere
nod off
I missed the movie because I kept nodding off.
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to begin to sleep, usually when you do not intend to and are sitting somewhere
nuisance
The dogs next door are a real nuisance.
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a person, thing, or situation that annoys you or causes problems
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off and on
We’ve been going out together for five years, off and on.
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for short periods but not regularly, over a long period of time
onset
the onset of winter
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the beginning of something, especially something bad
outfits
The children wear special outfits for the festival.
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a set of clothes worn together, especially for a special occasion
overload
the modern day information overload
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to put too many things or people on or into something
na o
part and parcel
Jet lag is part and parcel of international travel.
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to be a necessary feature of something
zwrot
petition
a petition against the new road
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a written request signed by a lot of people, asking someone in authority to do something or change something
play something down
Management has been playing down the possibility of job losses.
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to try to make something seem less important or less likely than it really is
phrasal
preferable
For this dish, fresh herbs and garlic are preferable.
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better or more suitable
preferowany
preliminary
the preliminary stages of the competition
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happening before something that is more important, often in order to prepare for it
nie: prerequisite
rebellion
If we don't give our staff a pay rise this year, there could be a rebellion.
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when someone opposes or fights against people in authority or ideas which they do not agree with
rzeczownik, nie od revolt
relegate
Women tended to be relegated to typing and filing jobs.
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to give someone or something a less important position than before
na r
ritual
Every Sunday morning my ritual includes buying a newspaper from the local shop, making coffee and eating a croissant.
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something that you do regularly and in the same way each time
jedno słowo, rytuał
sensory
sensory stimuli such as music
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relating to or using your senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch
przymiotnik
setback
The December elections were a major setback for the party.
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a problem that delays or prevents progress, or makes things worse than they were
setting
an old farmhouse in a beautiful setting
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the place where something is or where something happens, and the general environment
show off
He couldn’t resist showing off on the tennis court.
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to try to make people admire your abilities, achievements, or possessions – used to show disapproval
sidelines
Jenny had been waiting on the sidelines for a chance to show she was good enough to be part of the team.
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not taking part in an activity even though you want to or should do
slogan
an advertising slogan
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a short phrase that is easy to remember and is used in advertisements, or by politicians, organizations etc
slumber
The baby closed its eyes and drifted off into a deep slumber.
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to sleep
oficjalnie
slump
She slumped against the wall.
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to fall or lean against something because you are not strong enough to stand
na s
social norm
Getting married is less of a social norm than it used to be.
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the usual or normal situation, way of doing something in a society
norma społeczna
springy
The grass was soft and springy.
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something that is (...) is soft and comes back to its normal shape after being pressed or walked on
straightforward
Installing the program is relatively straightforward.
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simple and easy to understand
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stuff
I enjoy reading, listening to music, watching TV -- that kind of stuff.
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used when talking about different activities, subjects, or ideas, when you do not say exactly what these are:
nie: things
take great strides towards
Little Jonny has taken great strides towards writing and can now read his name.
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make an improvement in a situation or in the development of something
ze strides
tattoo
He has a tattoo of a snake on his left arm.
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a picture or writing that is permanently marked on your skin using a needle and ink
through thick and thin
Then, families stuck together through thick and thin.
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in spite of any difficulties or problems
zwrot
toe the line
You toe the line or you don’t stay on the team!
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to do what other people in a job or organization say you should do, whether you agree with them or not
touch and go
It was touch and go for a while, but my dog survived the operation and is much better now.
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uncertain
3 słowa, zwrot
traffic congestion
There is a real problem with traffic congestion in the city centre.
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very heavy traffic and traffic jams
twist
The robbery took a deadly new twist as the robber pulled out a gun.
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an unexpected feature or change in a situation or series of events
nie: turning point
twist
The robbery took a deadly new twist as the robber pulled out a gun.
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an unexpected feature or change in a situation or series of events
nie: turning point
utmost importance
It is of the utmost importance that I speak to a doctor immediately.
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the greatest possible importance
nie z paramount
variation
White bread is really just a variation of French bread.
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a difference between similar things, or a change from the usual amount or form of something
na v
vitality
Despite her eighty years, Elsie was full of vitality.
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great energy and eagerness to do things
na v
wakefulness
The alarm clock rang, launching Brian rudely into a state of wakefulness.
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not sleeping or unable to sleep
stan, rzeczownik, nie: insomnia, sleeplessness
wander off
Please keep hold of your little sister's hand so that she doesn't wander off.
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to walk away from where you are supposed to stay
well-briefed
You will be well briefed before we ask you to start work.
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given all the information you need
nie z informed

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