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Yesterday I was moving to my new flat at the other end of the building. So I had to walk back and forth to transfer all my stuff along the corridor all day. start learning
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I always thought Bulgaria was a backward country, however, I was positively surprised when I first went to see the country. start learning
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It’s just bad luck. You can’t do anything about it. start learning
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I was preparing a presentation for today’s meeting and didn’t have time to sleep at all. So I am really tired and have awful bags under my eyes. start learning
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I feel like I am a nobody whenever I talk to him. start learning
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be a perfect match for something I think Sam is a perfect match for the role. start learning
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idealnie pasować do czegoś
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be a tool in somebody’s hands Sarah is just a tool in his hands, she can’t make any decisions on her own. start learning
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być narzędziem w czyichś rękach
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She is always all smiles. It’s a pleasure to have her around. start learning
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I am useless at all arts and crafts. I am all thumbs. start learning
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She got accepted into both Oxford and Cambridge and is really at a loss what to do. They are both amazing universities. start learning
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I feel like I’m at my wits’ end. start learning
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My last idea for the project was not accepted. I put so much work into it and now I am back at square one. I hate starting all over again with the project. It will take ages. start learning
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I am currently between jobs and have quite a lot of time on my hands. start learning
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She is totally blind to what he’s really like. start learning
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I am due to hand in the paper tomorrow. start learning
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It’s absolutely boiling in here. I am simply dying for a glass of ice cold water! start learning
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Anna has worked all through her pregnancy. She is expecting a baby in January so she will be leaving work soon I suppose. start learning
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be fully aware of something I am fully aware of the fact that life will be much tougher in South Africa but I am really looking forward to my year there. start learning
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w pełni zdawać sobie sprawę z czegoś
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I feel like I am getting on in years. start learning
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I can’t believe I was hard done by Peter, out of all the people I know. start learning
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zostać źle potraktowanym przez
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I really don’t know what to do, I don’t have much choice, I am in a bind. start learning
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I am sorry. I am in a hurry and can’t talk to you at the moment. start learning
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She is in such a state, better leave her alone. start learning
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I feel like I am in a tight corner at the moment. I don’t have much of a choice as to what to do next. start learning
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znajdować się w sytuacji bez wyjścia
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Sam is already 80 and still feels great. But he’s always been in good heath. start learning
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cieszyć się dobrym zdrowiem
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be in league with somebody She is in league with Peter professionally. start learning
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be in line with something We are preparing new Christmas Cards for our company but we have to make sure that they are in line with company’s rules and regulations. Otherwise we won’t be able to use them. start learning
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be in no position to do something I am only an assistant here. I am in no position to make any decisions. You will have to wait for my manager to come back to give you the answer. start learning
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nie być w stanie czegoś zrobić, nie mieć możliwości
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Kate was in her element, organising everything. start learning
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We are currently in short supply of water, so use sparingly. start learning
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Anne and Kate are twin sisters. Anne has always been in Kate’s shadow. Kate has always been the more talented one and was always favoured by their parents. start learning
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być/pozostawać w czyimś cieniu
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be in the habit of doing something Now that I have moved into a shared flat, I have to get used to being really quiet in the morning not to wake everyone up. I used to be in the habit of switching the radio on really loud first thing when I got up every day. start learning
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Kate, you are in the lead for today. start learning
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być na prowadzeniu, prowadzić
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be in the process of doing something I am now in the process of writing it all up. It will be ready by tomorrow. start learning
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być w trakcie robienia czegoś
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I hate being in the public eye, but that’s a big part of my job. start learning
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być osobą publiczną, być w centrum zainteresowania
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I totally understand what you mean; we are in the same boat. start learning
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The bathroom is now in use, you’ll have to wait. start learning
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Sam is always looking for trouble. He will be sorry one day. start learning
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I was delivering a speech in front of 100 people and suddenly forgot what to say next. I was simply lost for words for a while. start learning
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I was lost in thought when the telephone rang. start learning
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The decade was marked by rapid economic growth. start learning
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charakteryzować się czymś
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Sam is a master of public speaking. start learning
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Don’t even try to ride this bike. It’s way too small for you. It is meant for children aged 5! start learning
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be more of a hindrance than a help I feel like I am more of a hindrance than a help to you. start learning
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bardziej przeszkadzać niż pomagać
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"– Can I have a look around?
– Be my guest." start learning
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nie krępuj się, proszę bardzo
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Sam is really no match for Tim when it comes to sailing. start learning
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be not long for this world I am afraid that my computer is not long for this world. start learning
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długo nie pociągnąć, długo nie pożyć
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Laura has never been particularly controversial. Not many people noticed her, but since she dyed her hair blue, she is on everybody’s lips. start learning
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be on good terms with somebody I am on very good terms with him so I will talk to him. start learning
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być z kimś w dobrych stosunkach
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No matter what Peter says, Sam is always on his side. He always supports him. start learning
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I have been on the dole for the past month, I really need to find a job. start learning
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I feel like I am finally on the right track to achieve what I want. start learning
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I am on top form at the moment, so I have chances of winning this time. start learning
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I have been feeling rather depressed for a while, but now that I found a new and really satisfying job I am myself again. start learning
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My mum says that it’s out of the question for me to go on holiday on my own as I am only 15. start learning
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nie wchodzić w rachubę, być wykluczonym
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I have been out of work for 2 months and now I am struggling financially. start learning
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He said long hours were par for the course. start learning
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być czymś powszednim/normalnym
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be playing a waiting game We have to play a waiting game and hope we’ll manage on time. start learning
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He was quick on the draw answering the journalist’s questions. start learning
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szybko zrozumieć o co chodzi, w mig chwytać o co chodzi
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I was ranked third after the competition. start learning
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być sklasyfikowanym na trzecim miejscu
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You are right about that, thanks for the advice. start learning
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mieć rację w jakiejś sprawie
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You are second to none when it comes to cooking. start learning
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I was suddenly seized with fear of the unknown when I crossed the border. start learning
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być ogarniętym czymś (np. strachem)
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Everyone in UK is subject to police checks before they can start working with children. start learning
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be supposed to do something I have to go home to study. I was supposed to start doing my homework at 3 pm. It’s already 5 pm and I still haven’t started. start learning
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be the opposite of somebody Although Anne and Laura are twins, they are total opposites of each other. Anne is blond and really quiet while Laura is ginger and always the soul of the party. start learning
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być przeciwieństwem kogoś
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We still have a lot of preparations to do, but I hope that the shop will be up and running next week. We are planning to open on Wednesday. start learning
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be up to one’s ears in work I am up to my ears in work. I have been working all Saturday and Sunday. I have been staying at work long hours and still haven’t managed to cover everything. start learning
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Stop beating around the bush and tell me whether you want to go on holiday or not. I am tired of waiting for your answer. start learning
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beat somebody black and blue I told him not to go there on his own. He got beaten black and blue. start learning
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zbić kogoś na kwaśne jabłko, posiniaczyć
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He keeps beating his breast and swearing that it’s all true, but I still don’t believe him. start learning
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I was really late today because of terrible traffic in the city centre. start learning
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become a burden to somebody I really need to find a job soon. I graduated 6 months ago and still live with my parents. I really don’t want to become a burden to them. start learning
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stać się dla kogoś ciężarem
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become aware of something It was only after I moved abroad that I became aware of the fact that Warsaw has a lot to offer. start learning
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We turned around the corner and there was an amazing view before our eyes. start learning
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