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‘How's it going?’ ‘Oh, same old, same old.’ start learning
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used to say that a situation has not changed at all (informal) not especially good, ordinary
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nothing to write home about The team’s performance was nothing to write home about start learning
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not especially good; ordinary
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He had a melodious voice and good sense of music. start learning
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pleasant to listen to, like music
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I heard the clock chime. Eight o'clock had already chimed start learning
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melodyjka kurantowa (np. dzwonek w telefonie komórkowym) of a bell or a clock) to ring; to show the time by making a ringing sound
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She is about to embark on a diplomatic career.” “Remember these basic rules before embarking upon major home improvements.” start learning
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to start to do something new or difficult; wyruszać, rozpoczynać (np. podróż); rozpoczynać, podejmować, przedsięwziąć (np. kampanię)
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“Pamper yourself with our new range of beauty treatments.” “a spoilt and pampered child” start learning
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to take care of somebody very well and make them feel as comfortable as possible rozpieszczać, pielęgnować
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I indulged myself with a long hot bath. “They went into town to indulge in some serious shopping.” “She has never been one to indulge in gossip.” “She was free to indulge in a little romantic daydreaming.” start learning
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to allow yourself to have or do something that you like, especially something that is considered bad for you pozwalać sobie (na coś), dogadzać, zaspokajać (potrzeby), zażywać (np. wolności, swobody
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“Avoid excessive indulgence in sweets and canned drinks.” “The menu offers a temptation to over-indulgence.” “There is no limit to the indulgence he shows to his grandchildren.” start learning
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the state or act of having or doing whatever you want; the state of allowing somebody to have or do whatever they want
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“a strict regimen” “a daily regimen of exercise” start learning
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a set of rules about food and exercise or medical treatment that you follow in order to stay healthy or to improve your health
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“dressed in formal evening attire” start learning
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clothes, especially fine or formal ones
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The children were so hungry that they wolfed down their dinner.” (Dzieci były tak głodne, że spałaszowały swój obiad.) start learning
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eat quicly because of hunger pałaszować, jeść bardzo szybko
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“They've had a couple of problems to tackle. “The company has to tackle the crisis.” “We have to tackle this issue immediately.” start learning
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to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation uporać się (z czymś), stawiać czoło (problemom)
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to signpost a presentation start learning
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to inform the listeners about the subject of the next part of the presentation dawać słuchaczom jasne komunikaty, gdy przechodzi się do kolejnych punktów prezentacji
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be jumbled up: The letters in these words have been jumbled up. be jumbled together: Books, shoes and clothes were jumbled together on the floor. start learning
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pomieszać coś, wymieszać coś to mix things together in a confused or untidy way
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“The walls need freshening up with white paint.” “The rain had freshened the air.” “Using a mouthwash freshens the breath.” start learning
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freshen something (up) to make something cleaner, cooler, newer or more pleasant
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not changing or becoming weaker in any way niezachwiany, niewzruszony
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“a meticulously planned schedule” “meticulously clean” “She checked the painting meticulously for any damage.” start learning
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in a way that pays careful attention to every detail drobiazgowo, skrupulatnie
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to relish a challenge to relish the chance/opportunity to do something to relish the idea/thought of something I don't relish the prospect of getting up early tomorrow. relish (somebody/something) doing something: Nobody relishes cleaning the oven. start learning
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to get great pleasure from something; to want very much to do or have something synonym: enjoy
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“He finally bounced back after the divorce.” “I will help you bounce back.” start learning
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to become healthy, successful or confident again after being ill or having difficulties
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In his job, patience is an invaluable asset.” “Being able to speak a foreign language is a major asset.” “I’m not sure if his forcefulness is an asset or a liability.” asset to somebody/something: She'll be an asset to the team. start learning
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a person or thing that is valuable or useful to somebody/something atut zaleta, aktywa/majątek; cenny nabytek - wartościowa rzecz
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After hours of preparation, everyone was ready to tuck into the roast dinner. start learning
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to start eating enthusiastically
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can't believe you polished off that entire pizza by yourself! start learning
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to finish all of something, especially food
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After a run, I often gulp down a big glass of juice. start learning
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After reaching the peak of the mountain, he took a big swig from his flask of iced tea. start learning
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an amount of something that you drink quickly; (verb) to have a large, quick drink
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I was gardening all morning, and I really worked up an appetite. start learning
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o do something that makes you feel hungry
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My dog always gobbles down his dinner as soon as I give it to him. start learning
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Don’t worry, everyone, I’m going to whip up a gourmet feast of beans on toast! start learning
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to cook something quickly, especially using whatever ingredients you have to hand
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The sauce proved incredibly flavoursome, transforming the mundane dish into a culinary masterpiece. start learning
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delicious and full of flavour
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Get a plate! You’re dropping crumbs everywhere! start learning
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a very small piece of cake, bread or biscuit that has fallen off
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He was so hungry, he seemed to inhale his sandwich. start learning
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to breathe in; to eat very quickly
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This cake is so moreish; I can’t stop eating it! start learning
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something that is so delicious that you want more of it
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The durian fruit has quite a pungent smell. start learning
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having a strong smell or taste
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Olives are an acquired taste, and children often don’t like them. start learning
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something that you might not like at first but you start to enjoy over time
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i put out some nibbles like cheese and crackers before dinner. start learning
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small items of food that are usually eaten with your fingers
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Could I have a doggy bag, please? It was delicious, just a huge portion! start learning
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a bag or box you get from a restaurant to take home your leftovers in
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