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Question		Answer
in reply to your letter of In reply to your letter, we would like to inform you that we have no current vacancies available. start learning		w odpowiedzi na państwa list z dnia
in respect of In respect of recent events, we have decided to close the cinema for the next two months. start learning		pod względem, w odniesieniu do
in reward for In reward for your hard work, you can take the day off tomorrow. start learning		w nagrodę za
in secret We managed to organise a party for her in secret. I am sure she will really be surprised. start learning		w tajemnicy
in so many words It’s hard to explain in so many words, but I’ll try to do my best. start learning		wprost, bez ogródek
in somebody’s place If I were in your place, I would pack my bags and go without thinking twice. start learning		na czyimś miejscu
in support of We signed a petition in support of our colleagues who were made redundant last week. start learning		popierając coś/kogoś, na znak poparcia, na rzecz
in that case I am sorry to hear that you are leaving. In that case we’ll have to start looking for your replacement. start learning		w takim razie
in the course of time Many things change in the course of time. start learning		z biegiem czasu
in the depth of winter I always go on holiday in the very depth of winter; it’s my favourite time of year. start learning		w samym środku zimy
in the distant future I am hoping to have a family, but only in the distant future. I am happy as a person could be at the moment. start learning		w dalszej przyszłości
in the early hours I work best in the early hours. That’s why I often get up at 5 am. start learning		we wczesnych godzinach rannych
in the event We had expected to arrive an hour late, but in the event we were early. start learning		w rezultacie, ostatecznie
in the event of fire In the event of fire, please go to the nearest fire assembly point. start learning		w przypadku pożaru, w razie pożaru
in the eye of the law In the eye of the law, you have to pay the fine or your car will be confiscated. start learning		w świetle prawa
in the face of something In the face of death I saw all the good moments of my life in front of my eyes. start learning		w obliczu czegoś
in the first instance In the first instance I thought it was a bad idea, but I have warmed up to it. start learning		w pierwszej kolejności
in the first place In the first place, we have managed to develop significantly in recent years. Secondly, we are expanding more than any other company in the industry. start learning		przede wszystkim
in the general terms In the general terms, the economy is going to improve. start learning		ogólnie, ogólnikowo
in the light of something In the light of recent events, we are hoping to double the production. start learning		w świetle czegoś
in the long run We are going to need twice as many employees in the long run. start learning		na dłuższą metę
in the near future We hope to expand to the east in the near future. start learning		w najbliższej przyszłości
in the open air We are organising a play in the open air in May. start learning		na wolnym powietrzu
in the presence of somebody I always feel stressed in the presence of Matt, he can be really intimidating. start learning		w czyjejś obecności
in the present situation It is best not to sell properties in the present situation. start learning		w obecnej sytuacji
in the public interest Everything our party is doing is in the public interest. start learning		w interesie społecznym
in the right place I was lucky to be in the right place in the right time, that’s all. start learning		na właściwym miejscu
in the shape of something The flat is in the shape of a horseshoe. start learning		w kształcie czegoś
in the short run It’s a good solution in the short run. start learning		na krótką metę
in the twinkling of an eye It all happened in the twinkling of an eye. I didn’t even realise we were hit by a car. start learning		w oka mgnieniu
in time We got there just in time for dessert. start learning		na czas
in view They have very clear career goals in view. start learning		w zasięgu wzroku
in view of In view of what has happened, the decision might not be easy. start learning		z uwagi na, biorąc pod uwagę
in what respect? In what respect are you responsible for the project? start learning		pod jakim względem?
increase in value Properties are increasing in value. start learning		zyskiwać na wartości
is anything the matter? Is anything the matter? You look rather worried. start learning		czy coś jest nie tak?
is service included? "– Is service included? – No, the canteen is self-service only." start learning		czy opłata za obsługę jest wliczona w cenę?
is that so? Is that so? I thought you mentioned something else yesterday. start learning		czyżby? naprawdę?
is this seat taken? "– Is this seat taken? – No, it’s free." start learning		czy to miejsce jest zajęte?
it became clear that It became clear that I had no chance of getting the job. start learning		stało się jasne, że
it boggles the mind It boggles the mind how she managed to get through university. start learning		to się w głowie nie mieści
it came as a blow to us It came as a blow to us that Sarah decided to get divorced. start learning		to było dla nas ciosem
it crossed my mind It crossed my mind to move abroad but I have never thought about it seriously. start learning		przeszło mi przez myśl
it doesn’t add up It doesn’t add up. Have a look at it and maybe you’ll manage to work it out. start learning		to się nie trzyma kupy, to nie ma sensu
it doesn’t make any difference to me It doesn’t make any difference to me. You are free to choose the movie you like. start learning		to dla mnie bez różnicy
it doesn’t make sense Look, it doesn’t make sense. I don’t understand. start learning		to nie ma sensu
it doesn’t matter It doesn’t matter to me. You know I don’t really care about furniture. start learning		to nie ma znaczenia, nic nie szkodzi
it doesn’t pay to It doesn’t pay to buy flats at the moment, as they are going to get much cheaper soon. start learning		nie opłaca się
it feels great to be After all those months of hard work, it feels great to be on holiday. start learning		to wspaniałe uczucie być
it goes without saying It goes without saying that Oxford is one of the most beautiful British cities. start learning		to się rozumie samo przez się
it is all go here I really don’t have time at the moment. It is all go here today. I’ll call you later. start learning		jest tu urwanie głowy
it is common knowledge that It is common knowledge that France and the UK don’t like each other. start learning		powszechnie wiadomo, że
it is reported that It is reported that an increasing number of Poles are coming back to the country. start learning		mówi się, że; podobno
it leaves much to be desired The quality of your recent work leaves much to be desired. Be sure to work harder in the future. start learning		to pozostawia wiele do życzenia
it looks like rain I was hoping to go for a walk, but now it looks like rain. start learning		wygląda na to, że będzie padać
it means a lot to me Thanks for all your help. It means a lot to me. start learning		to dla mnie wiele znaczy
it never rains but it pours First of all it was the car breaking down, then the fire in the kitchen and now Mike’s accident. It never rains but it pours! start learning		nieszczęścia chodzą parami
it remains to be seen if It remains to be seen if the President will be re-elected. start learning		czas pokaże, czy
it said in the paper that It is said in the newspaper that a new museum will open in London. start learning		w gazecie napisano, że
it seems to me that It seems to me that the situation in Poland is improving. start learning		wydaje mi się, że
it so happens that It so happens that I will be in the area soon, so I’ll come over to visit. start learning		tak się składa, że
it speaks for itself The movie speaks for itself and needs no recommendation. start learning		to mówi samo za siebie
it stands to reason that It stands to reason that Anna decided to go to study in London. After all, she has family there. start learning		oczywiste jest, że
it took my breath away The last play I saw took my breath away. I am going to see it again. start learning		zaparło mi dech w piersiach
it was likely to happen I am not surprised Mary and Mike are getting married. It was likely to happen sooner or later. start learning		było prawdopodobne, że to się zdarzy/wydarzy
it won’t help It really won’t help if you keep on criticising everyone. start learning		to się na nic nie zda
it won’t hurt It won’t hurt if you offer to help from time to time. start learning		nie będzie bolało
it works like magic! This new cream works like magic! I can’t believe how effective it is! start learning		działa wspaniale!
it’s a load off my mind Thanks for taking care of it, it’s a load off my mind. Now, I will be able to concentrate on other things. start learning		spadł mi kamień z serca
it’s a long story It’s a really long story. I’ll explain some other time. start learning		długo by opowiadać, to długa historia
it’s a scream The movie is such a scream. Just go and see it, you won’t stop laughing. start learning		to jest zabawne
it’s a shame that It’s such a shame that you can’t come. We were hoping to see you after all this time. start learning		szkoda, że
it’s about time It’s about time you made up your mind about your future. You are 28. start learning		najwyższy czas
it’s all Greek to me I really don’t understand what you’re talking about. I was never good at science, in fact, it’s all Greek to me. start learning		to dla mnie chińszczyzna
it’s all the same to me I really don’t see the difference, it’s all the same to me. start learning		wszystko mi jedno
it’s beyond me It’s way too difficulty for me. It’s simply beyond me. I give up. start learning		to mnie przerasta
it’s beyond my power I can’t do much about it. The whole situation is beyond my power. start learning		to wykracza poza moje możliwości
it’s common practice It’s common practice in the UK to rent flats with some of your friends, even if you are in your thirties. start learning		to jest na porządku dziennym
it’s easy for you to say It’s easy for you to say, but I wonder what you would do if you actually were in my position. start learning		dobrze/łatwo ci się mówi
it’s getting late It’s getting late. I’d better go now. start learning		robi się późno
it’s hard to say It’s hard to say what the situation on the market is going to be like in the nearest future. start learning		trudno powiedzieć
it’s just a matter of time It’s just a matter of time until they change their mind. You’ll see. start learning		to tylko kwestia czasu
it’s more than likely It’s more than likely that Andy is going to get accepted for the scholarship. He would be perfect for the programme. start learning		to więcej niż prawdopodobne
it’s my last hope This company really is my last hope. I have been looking for a job for such a long time. start learning		to moja ostatnia nadzieja
it’s no fun It’s no fun having to work such long hours. I’d much rather spend the evenings at home. start learning		to nic przyjemnego
it’s no joke It’s no joke working as a doctor. Bear that in mind while applying to do medicine. start learning		to nie są żarty
it’s no use doing something It’s no use worrying about the exam yet. The results won’t be out for the next two weeks. start learning		nie ma sensu robić czegoś
it’s none of my concern It’s none of my concern, but I think Lauren might be in trouble. start learning		to nie moja sprawa
it’s none of your business! It’s none of your business. Leave me alone. start learning		to nie twoja sprawa/interes!
it’s not the end of the world It’s really not the end of the world, you know. You can resit the exam in September. start learning		to nie koniec świata
it’s the same old story It’s the same old story. Sam doesn’t study and then he asks everyone for help when it comes time for the exam period. start learning		ciągle to samo
it’s too good to be true I really can’t believe I got in, it’s simply too good to be true. start learning		to jest zbyt piękne, aby było prawdziwe
it’s typical of her It’s so typical of her. She arranges a meeting and then cancels last minute. start learning		to do niej podobne
it’s up to you Where we go is up to you tonight. I really don’t mind. start learning		to zależy od ciebie
it’s within walking distance There is no point for us to take the car. It’s within walking distance. start learning		można tam dojść pieszo

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