idiomatic phrases for problems and solutuons

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sedno sprawy
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the crux of the matter
prowizorka, doraźne rozwiązanie
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a quick fix
wierzchołek góry lodowej
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the tip of the iceberg
drażliwy problem
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a thorny issue
błędne koło
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a vicious circle
efekt domina
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a knock-on effect
If one or two trains run late, it has a knock-on effect on the entire rail service.
Ostatnia deska ratunku
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the last resort
As a last resort, we could ask your mother to help.
nadac priorytet
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to make a priority
rozwiązać problem
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to tackle an issue
zmierzyć się z wyzwaniem
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to face a challenge
zająć komuś myśli
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to take someone’s mind of things
mówić wiele o czymś, świadczyc wymownie
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to speak volumes
zmagać się z czymś
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to grapple with sth
Today, many Americans are still grappling with the issue of race.
To have the will to do something bold, daring, or impudent.
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to have the nerve
Wow, I can't believe that intern had the nerve to ask for a raise on her first day!
be very determined to do or have sth
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be dead set on sth
Ethan is dead set on being an actor
duzo kogos kosztowac
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set sb back
This house must have set you back
opóźniac coś
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set sth back
The boss has set the meeting back.
przesadzic, przeholowac
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go over the top
trzymac sie od czegos z daleka
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steer clear of sth
They warned their children to steer clear of drugs
środek do osiągnięcia celu
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a means to an end
For me, going to college is just a means to an end, a way to get a better job
mimo wszystko, wszystko jedno
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all the same
she knew they had meant it kindly, but it had hurt all the same
mimo to
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even so
I had a terrible headache, but even so I went to the concert.
podjąć nieodwołalną decyzję
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make an irrevocable decision
pochopna decyzja
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snap decision
wywierać wpływ na coś
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exert an influence on sth
making someone behave in a more polite and reasonable way
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civilising influence
Girls are often seen as a civilizing influence on boys.
znaczący wpływ
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significant influence
powaznie sie zastanowic
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take a hard look at sth
wyrastać z czegoś, wywodzic się
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grow out of sth
oszalec, zwariowac
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to go bananas
My mom will go bananas when she finds out I have used up all her perfumes.
oszałamiająca cena
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eye-watering price

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