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put one's back into sth
He put his back into his promotion. I put my back and heart into this novel.
skrupulatny, sumienny
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punctilious
very careful to behave correctly or to give attention to details. meticulous
He was always punctilious in his manners.
hojny, szczodry
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unstinting
extremely generous with time, money, praise, help, etc.: generous
unstinting support/generosity She was quite unstinting in her praise
komornik (UK)
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bailiff
(in the UK) an official who takes away someone's possessions when they owe money: (in the US) an official who is responsible for prisoners who are appearing in court
They didn't pay their rent, so the landlord called/sent in the bailiffs.
czeladnik
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journeyman
a worker who has a skill that makes them able to do a particular job, and who usually works for someone else
wieloletni, wieczny
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perennial
lasting a very long time, or happening repeatedly or all the time: recurrent, repeated
perennial plant. The film "White Christmas" is a perennial favourite. We face the perennial problem of not having enough money.
przepuszczać pieniądze, trwonić pieniądze
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splurge
to spend a lot of money on buying goods, especially expensive goods:
I feel like splurging (out) on a new dress. I can happily splurge 3,000 pounds in one day.
naprodukować, wytworzyć
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churn out
to produce large amounts of something quickly, usually something of low quality
The factory churns out thousands of pairs of these shoes every week. She churns out a new best-selling novel every year.
otwierać oczy, wyprowadzić z błędu
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disabuse
to cause someone no longer to have a wrong idea:
He thought that all women liked children, but she soon disabused him of that (idea/notion).
podpora, fundament czegoś
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linchpin of something
the most important member of a group or part of a system, that holds together the other members or parts or makes it possible for them to operate as intended. mainstay
Woodford is the linchpin of the British athletics team.
niewypłacalny
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insolvent
(especially of a company) not having enough money to pay debts, buy goods, etc. bunkrupt
Yet in each of those insolvent years they had turned over a good half million.
staranny, skrzetny, pilny
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sedulous
careful and using a lot of effort: assiduous and diligent
It was agreed that the few students sedulous enough to read the book deserved top marks for diligence.
stosunek, relacja
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rapport
a good understanding of someone and an ability to communicate well with them:
We'd worked together for years and developed a close/good rapport. She has an excellent rapport with her staff.
płynność (środków finansowych)
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liquidity
the fact of being available in the form of money, rather than investments or property, or of being able to be changed into money easily:
The group has excellent liquidity. This liquidity problem is very serious for small and medium-sized business. A firm may be unable to pay its suppliers unless it has spare liquidity
zwięzłość, lakoniczność, zdawkowość
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brevity
using only a few words or lasting only a short time:
His essays are models of clarity and brevity. Brevity is, in almost everything, a virtue. brevity is the soul of wit
zagarniać coś, podbierać coś (w nielegalny sposób, np. zyski)
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skim something off
to secretly take money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for. to choose the best people or things from a group:. select
He got caught skimming off funds from the charity. They're worried the new school will skim off the brightest students, leaving the public school to teach the problem kids
łobuz, nicpoń
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scamp
a child that behaves badly in a way that is funny rather than serious.
imp, rascal
znak zakrywający wulgaryzm w tekście (najczęściej jest to myślnik
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blank
All swear words were censored with a blank.
stolarz
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joiner
carpenter
a skilled worker who makes the wooden structures inside buildings, such as doors and window frames
poprawiać (wydajność), zwiększać (efektywność), optymalizować
nadawać opływowy kształt (pojazdom
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streamline
to shape something so that it can move as effectively and quickly as possible through a liquid or gas:
The bodies of dolphins are more streamlined than those of porpoises. The cost-cutting measures include streamlining administrative procedures in the company. Leading organizations use software to streamline their workflow.
oczarowany
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spellbound
having your attention completely held by something, so that you cannot think about anything else: fascinated
The children listened to the story spellbound. He held his audience spellbound.
zrównoważony, utrzymywać coś w równowadze
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even-keeled. keep something on an even keel
So you just try to stay on an even keel. He tried to bring his mind back down on an even keel.
badać grunt
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test the waters
to find out what people's opinions of something are before you ask them to do something
Candidates like to test the waters before running for office.
lupa, szkło powiększające
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magnifying glass
a piece of curved glass that makes objects look larger than they are
He uses a magnifying glass to read tiny print.
sformułowanie, słowne ujęcie
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wording
the choice and meaning of the words used when you say or write something:
Norman agreed that the wording of the advertisement was unnecessarily offensive and it was changed. We don't yet know the exact/precise wording of the agreement. phrasing
album na wycinki
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scrapbook
wielowymiarowy, wieloaspektowy, wieloraki, różnoraki
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multipronged
But where is such multipronged drug resistance likely to have developed? I think it just points out that we need a multipronged approach to address costs
wpajać, wdrażać, wszczepiać (np. wiedzę, zasady)
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inculcate
to fix beliefs or ideas in someone's mind, especially by repeating them often: INFUSE
Our coach has worked hard to inculcate a team spirit in/into the players.
gadanina (potocznie)
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gab, blab
to talk continuously and eagerly, especially about things that are not important
I got so bored listening to him gabbing on about nothing.
dziewiczy rejs
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maiden voyage
sprzęganie, wiązanie; kopulacja
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coupling
a device that joins two things together
The carriage at the end of the train was left stranded when the coupling broke. This video presents how coupling in the animal world works.
ostatki, zapusty (przed Środą Popielcową)
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shrovetide
kombinezon roboczy, ubranie robocze
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coveralls
boiler suit. Her eyes went to the man in a boiler suit.
mistrz słowa
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wordsmith
a person who has skill with using words, especially in writing
In today's review section Anthony Edwards, playwright, poet, novelist and general wordsmith, talks about his glittering career.
odłożyć coś na później
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shelv
to not take action on something until a later time:
I've had to shelve my plans to buy a new car, because I can't afford it at the moment.
łopatka, mieszadełko, mieszadło (np. do mieszania jedzenia); brodzić w wodzie, np. na plaży🥄
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paddle
a walk through water that is not very deep, especially at the edge of a beach. wade
You can only use a wooden paddle with this pan. Shall we go for a paddle?
biustonosz
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bra (brassiere)
a piece of women's underwear that supports the breasts
zaprawiony (np. w boju) - doświadczony
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seasoned
having a lot of experience of doing something and therefore theknowing how to do it well: experienced
a seasoned traveller a seasoned campaigner for human rights
poszerzać zakres (działkowców
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branch out into something
to start to do something different from what you usually do, especially as your work or as a business: expand the scoup of your activities
This designer has recently branched out into children's wear. The company has recently branched out into selling kitchens.
sekret przestał być tajemnicą, wyszło szydło z worka
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the cat is out of the bag
They'll all give him the same answer, now that the cat is out of the bag.
określać zakres czegoś, wyznaczać; obserwować, śledzić
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stake something out
to watch a place continuously in order to catch criminals or to see a famous person. to establish or make clear your opinion or position on something:
The police staked out the hotel where the two terrorists were reported to... Two of the president's chief advisers have staked out opposite positions New software companies are going to find it hard staking out a position in an already crowded market.
jasno wysławiający się, klarowny, (np. treść pisma,)
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articulate
able to express thoughts and feelings easily and clearly, or showing this quality
an intelligent and highly articulate young woman She gave a witty, entertaining, and articulate speech.
stracić animusz, werwę, podupaść; marnieć
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languish
to exist in an unpleasant or unwanted situation, often for a long time
After languishing in obscurity for many years, her early novels have recently been rediscovered. He has been languishing in jail for the past 20 years.
przechodzac się, przechadzka
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saunter
to walk in a slow and relaxed way, often in no particular direction:
He sauntered by, looking very pleased with himself.
prawny środek płatniczy
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legal tender
the money that can be officially used in a country
przycisnąć kogoś, dokręcić komuś śrubę,
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turn the screws on somebody
NATO is turning the screw on the president and piling on the pressure.
ostrożny, powściągliwy
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circumspect
careful not to take risks
Officials were circumspect about saying what the talks had achieved. Because of the censors, audience dissatisfaction could be mentioned in only the most circumspect way.
zwiastun
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harbinger
a person or thing that shows that something is going to happen soon, especially something bad: herald
a harbinger of doom
zmiana poglądów
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paradigm shift
a time when the usual and accepted way of doing or thinking about something changes completely
okres przełomowy
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watershed
an event or period that is important because it represents a big change in how people do or think about something:
The year 1969 was a watershed in her life - she changed her career and remarried.
dobrze oczytany
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well-read
notes, organizator
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filofax
na kredyt
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on tick
If you buy something on tick, you pay for it later:
It's tempting to buy all of this stuff on tick. She'd bought everything on tick.
jubel, impreza
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bash
a party
He had a big bash for his 18th birthday.
żyjący w symbiozie, zgodzie (o ludziach bądź grupach ludzi)
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symbiotic
involving people or organizations that depend on each other equally
a passionate, symbiotic love affair. symbiosis
ewidentny, oczywisty, widoczny, jawny, naoczny, widomy
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self-evident
self-explanatory
prowiant
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victuals
food and drink:
"I can't bear to see good victuals wasted," said Martha. Thank you for these fine victuals, my good man. They sat outside in the sunshine and enjoyed their vittles.
zbzikowany, bzik, dziwak
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loony
silly or stupid:
He had lots of loony ideas about education.
rodzaj dwukołowego pojazdu elektrycznego
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segway
a brand name for an electric vehicle with two wheels. The rider stands on a base between the wheels and holds onto a bar at waist height.
częsty, znajdujący się w wielkiej ilości, powszechny (coś negatywnego)
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rife
If something unpleasant is rife, it is very common or happens a lot:
The office was rife with rumours. Dysentery and malaria are rife in the refugee camps.
wybuch, zaognienie, rozbłysk
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flare-up
a situation in which something such as violence, pain, or anger suddenly starts or gets much worse: outburst
There was another flare-up of rioting later that day.
przesada, nadmiar
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overkill
much more of something than is needed, resulting in less effectiveness:
Should I add an explanation, or would that be overkill?
ostry, bezwzględny (o konkurencji) pozbawiony skrupułów (o osobie)
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cutthroat
not involving considering or worrying about any harm caused to others(fierce)
the cutthroat world of journalism The advertising world can be a very cutthroat business.
pochopny, luźny, losowy
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scattershot
involving a lot of things or people in a way that has no organized plan:
The strategy was more like a scattershot approach to acquiring new customers. Some committees post opening remarks and transcripts, but the coverage is scattershot.
cyfryzacja
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digitization
tracić majątek, tracić aktywa (krwotok)
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hemorrhage
The higher salaries paid overseas have caused a haemorrhage of talent from this country.
kpina, drwina, zadrwić sobie
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jibe
an insulting remark that is intended to make someone look stupid. barb, dig
Unlike many other politicians, he refuses to indulge in cheap jibes at other people's expense.
optymistyczny
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upbeat
full of hope and happiness. cheerful
A number of companies remain upbeat about growth prospects in the coming months. Live music and a parade set an upbeat mood for the official opening. Given the criticism he has taken, he remains remarkably upbeat.
zwrot w tył! obrót 180 stopni. (również zmiana w poglądach)
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about-turn!
a change of direction
The dog did an about-turn and ran when it saw the bigger dog.
przekonywać, przekonać (np. do nowych pomysłów)
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sell
I wanted to sell my boss a brilliant idea of mine. Can you sell me on your idea?
gangster
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mobster
zabrać kogoś, zawieźć kogoś (np. do szpitala, na policję). usuwać siła
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cart somebody off
to take someone away from a place and transport them somewhere else by using force:
The men were arrested and carted off to the police station. He is worried that his family might cart him off to a care home.
poddać surowej krytyce, zganić
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castigate
to criticize someone or something severely: chastise
Health inspectors castigated the kitchen staff for poor standards of cleanliness.
grono
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bevy
a large group of similar things or people
The lack of electricity in rural communities creates a bevy of problems. We were greeted by a bevy of excitable journalists. The city boasts a bevy of museums and entertainment options. A whirring bevy of quail swept past her.
organizować, zorganizować, zaaranżować, rozplanować (np. kampanię, strajk, przyjęcie)
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orchestrate
to arrange or write a piece of music so that it can be played by an orchestra. to arrange something carefully, and sometimes unfairly, so as to achieve a wanted result:
Their victory was largely a result of their brilliantly orchestrated election campaign.
wyszukiwać i rekrutować pracowników o wysokich kwalifikacjach
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headhunt
to look for highly skilled workers and contact them directly to try to persuade them to change jobs by offering better employment conditions, etc
If you want to headhunt, you need to be very persuasive
zbędny, niepotrzebny, na stracenie
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expendable
If someone or something is expendable, people can do something or deal with a situation without them:
No one likes to think that they're expendable. He was considered expendable and dropped from the team.
salto
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somersault
a rolling movement or jump, either forwards or backwards, in which you turn over completely, with your body above your head, and finish with your head on top again: flip
Do you want to see me do a somersault? She was so happy she turned three somersaults on the lawn.
wycofać się, wycofywać się (np. z konkursu
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bow out
to leave a job or stop doing an activity, usually after a long time:
She'll be bowing out at the end of the month, after hosting the programme for eight years. He wanted to win the competition but then he decided to bow out.
elita, najważniejsze osoby z danej grupy (np. biznesmeni)
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who's who
a book containing information about the world's richest or most famous people
The guest list reads like a Who's Who of top American businessmen.
bandera
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ensign
a flag on a ship that shows which country the ship belongs to
dyliżans
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stagecoach
(in the past) a covered vehicle pulled by horses that carried passengers and goods on regular routes
stulatek
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centenarian
someone who is a 100 years old or more
myśl przewodnia, główny wątek
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keynote
the most important or most emphasized part of something:
the iniquities of the female part of society in the light of ever-growing liberalness have become the keynote in the party's agenda. This issue has become the keynote of the election campaign.
zmniejszać (np. czujność), zelżeć (w gniewie), łagodnieć (w intensywności)
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remit
decrease (e.g. vigilance), soften (in anger), soften (in intensity)
I was brought in guilty and sentenced to die; but that the judges, having been made sensible of the hardship of my circumstances, had obtained leave to remit the sentence upon my consenting to be transported.
generalnie panującą tendencja w epoce czasu, duch czasu
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zeitgeist
the general set of ideas, beliefs, feelings, etc. that is typical of a particular period in history. the general intellectual, moral, and cultural climate of an era
Put in the contemporary context, this change also mirrored the overall rebellious zeitgeist of civil society, which was beginning to witness protests over many issues.
zwalczać przestępczość
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fight crime, combat crime
To combat crime effectively, the police need the full support of the Government and the public.
ruchoma dekoracja
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mobile
We use this decoration in every play. It's a mobile. I would like the theater to introduce mobiles.
artyleria przeciwlotnicza, ogień krytyki
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flak
antiaircraft guns. the bursting shells fired from flak 3 : CRITICISM, OPPOSITION
He got flak from his family. The flak destroyed 2 airplanes. She has taken a good deal of flak for espousing that view.
inscenizacja, zorganizowanie publicznego wydarzenia, zdiagnozowanie stadium choroby
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staging
the act of putting on a play
The staging of the play was more difficult than expected
gwiezdny, doskonały, super, ekstra
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stellar
Stellar people or activities are of an extremely high standard:
a stellar explosion. a stellar performance/player/team
nadnaturalny
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preternatural
more than is usual or natural. otherworldly
Anger gave me preternatural strength, and I managed to force the door open.
powiększać, zwiększać (np. za pomocą czegoś)
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augment
to increase the size or value of something by adding something to it:
He would have to find work to augment his income. He augmented his income by taking a second job.

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