English 9.0 Flashcards
/spɪl ðə biːnz/
Spill the beans
Reveal, disclose
English 9.0
To reveal a secret; to disclose.
Finally, Mark spilled the beans about the surprise party.
Wyzdradzić tajemnicę, Puścić farbę
Verb -
Kill two birds with one stone
Feed two birds with one scone
English 9.0
To solve two problems with one single action.
*Cleaning your room while listening to a lecture hits two birds with one
Upiec dwie pieczenie na jednym ogniu
Verb -
Let the cat out of the bag
Babble, blab, sing, spill
English 9.0
To disclose a secret; to let a secret be known, often inadvertently.
Mia let the cat out of the bag about the hidden candy.
Wyjawić sekret, Puścić parę z ust
Verb -
Hit the nail on the head
Nail it, get it exactly right
English 9.0
To identify something exactly; to arrive at exactly the right answer.
When she guessed my age, she hit the nail on the head.
Trafić w dziesiątkę, Uderzyć w sedno
Spill the beansAdjective -
Neck and neck
Nip and tuck
English 9.0
Very close in progress, as in a race or contest.
The two runners were neck and neck at the finish line.
Łeb w łeb
Verb -
Throw in the towel
Give up, throw in the sponge
English 9.0
To quit; to give up.
After 10 failed attempts, he threw in the towel.
Rzucić ręcznik, Poddać się
Adjective -
On the ropes
Close to failure, struggling
English 9.0
Doing badly and likely to fail;
Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse; by extension, showing signs of imminent failure or collapse.
Their business was on the ropes after losing the contract.
Być w opałach, Znaleźć się pod ścianą
Verb -
Jump the gun
Act too soon, preempt
English 9.0
To begin a race too soon, before the starting gun goes off; to act or begin too soon or without due caution.
He jumped the gun and sent the email without approval.
Zacząć za wcześnie, Wyprzedzić start
Adjective -
Off the hook
Excused, free from responsibility
English 9.0
Of a telephone, having an open connection; not hung up; performing extraordinarily well; fresh, cool, trendy, excellent.
Jake’s dance moves were off the hook at the party.
Wyrwać się z opresji, Ujść na sucho
Verb -
Play by the rules
Play the game, follow guidelines
English 9.0
To do what is expected.
She always plays by the rules in competitions.
Grać fair, Przestrzegać zasad
Verb
Bite the bullet
Endure, tolerate
English 9.0
To endure a punishment or consequence with dignity or stoicism; To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.
He bit the bullet during the painful tattoo.
Zacisnąć zęby, stawić czoła trudnościom
Verb
Drop the ball
Fail, screw the pooch, fall on one’s face
English 9.0
To fail in one’s responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.
Tom dropped the ball on his wedding day.
Spać na posterunku, zaniedbać coś, spartaczyć coś
Adjective
No holds barred
Unrestricted, limitless
English 9.0
Without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do; Having absolutely no limits or restrictions as far as the levels and nature of one’s hostilities and offense; taking to an especially ruthless or vicious manner.
Their debate was a no holds barred battle.
Bez ograniczeń, bez zahamowań
Verb
Touch base
Communicate, consult
English 9.0
To consult, visit, or communicate, usually with someone.
In a quick sharp way just to ask something
I’ll touch base with you tomorrow.
Skontaktować się, wziąć kontakt
Verb
Move the goalposts
Alter terms
English 9.0
To alter the terms of an agreement or an agreed target, or the rules of a negotiation while it is ongoing, especially in an unfair way.
Changing deadlines is moving the goalposts.
Zmieniać reguły gry
Noun/Verb
Mend
Repair, fix
English 9.0
A place, as in clothing, which has been repaired by mending; The act of repairing; To repair, as anything that is torn, broken, defaced, decayed, or the like; to restore from partial decay, injury, or defacement.
She mended her favorite dress.
Naprawić, zszyć, reperować
Verb/Adjective
Put off.
Procrastinate, delay, distract
English 9.0
To procrastinate; To delay (a task, event, etc.); Offended or repulsed.
I put off doing my taxes.
Odkładać, odwlekać
Adjective/Adverb
Bodacious
Audacious, attractive, extraordinary
English 9.0
Audacious and unrestrained; Impressively great in size, enormous; Sexy, attractive.
That was a bodacious stunt!
Wspaniały, imponujący, odważny
Verb
Preclude
Prevent, exclude
English 9.0
Remove the possibility of; rule out; prevent or exclude; to make impossible.
Snow precluded the match.
Uniemożliwić, zapobiec
Adjective
Feasible
Achievable, possible, doable
English 9.0
Able to be done in practice.
Is quantum teleportation feasible?
Wykonalny, możliwy do zrealizowania
/ˈpɛski/
Pesky
Annoying, troublesome, irritating
English 9.0
An attribute typically associated with an animal or child that is bothersome or irksome.
Pesky mosquitoes ruined our picnic.
Dokuczliwy, uciążliwy
/ˈsʌkjələnt/
Succulent
Juicy, lush, delectable
English 9.0
Referring both to a type of plant with water-storing tissues; and describing something as juicy or delicious.
My dessert was as succulent as a cactus.
Soczysty
verb,noun,adjective
Burgeoning
Blossom, bud, grow, expand
English 9.0
Describes the process of rapid growth, expansion, or development; also, the act of sprouting or budding.
Her love for gardening was burgeoning.
Kiełkujący, szybko rozwijający się
/ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/
Detriment
Damage, harm, expense, hurt
English 9.0
Refers to a cause of harm or damage; also, a financial charge for repairs.
Skipping study, a path to academic detriment.
Szkoda, uszczerbek
/ˈbæk.dɹɒp/
Backdrop
Background, setting
English 9.0
A physical or situational background against which events unfold.
His proposal had a sunset backdrop.
Tło, sceneria
/fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/
Formidable
Causing fear, respect, wonder
English 9.0
Describes something inspiring awe or admiration through size, strength, or capability.
Face the quiz, a formidable challenge.
Poważny, wzbudzający respekt, groźny
/dəˈɹeɪl/
Derail
Unrail, divert
English 9.0
To cause to leave its track; also, to deviate or derail a conversation.
A squirrel may derail your train of thought.
Wykoleić, sprowadzić na manowce
/dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/
Deter
Dissuade, discourage
English 9.0
To prevent an action through discouragement or dissuasion.
Rain can deter a beach day plan.
Odwodzić, zniechęcać
/pɛn/
Pen
Enclosure, write, tool, swan, penalty
English 9.0
Refers to an animal enclosure, a writing instrument, the act of writing, a female swan, or a penalty.
Lost a pen in the pen, writing a pen about a pen.
Pióro, zamknąć, uwięzić
verb,noun
Underbelly
Underside, hidden side
English 9.0
The underside or hidden, often sordid or corrupt aspect of something.
Exploring the city’s cultural underbelly.
Podbrzusze, słaby punkt, ciemna strona
verb, noun
Unearthed
Bring to light, disclose, unearth
English 9.0
To dig up or discover something buried; not electrically earthed.
A dog unearthed a bone, not treasure.
Odkryty, wykopany, wypatrzony
/adjective/
Impervious
Impenetrable, impermeable
English 9.0
Unable to be penetrated or affected; immune to damage.
Raincoats are impervious to the downpour.
Nieprzepuszczalny, niepodatny, odporny
/noun, verb/
Whet
Sharpen, stimulate
English 9.0
The act of sharpening or the state of being stimulated or sharpened.
An appetizer whets the appetite, not cuts it.
Ostrzyć, zaostrzać, pobudzać, zwiększać apetyt
/noun, verb/
Dismay
Consternation, appall
English 9.0
A sudden loss of courage because of fear or worry; to cause such a feeling.
The quiz caused dismay, not joy.
Przerażenie, konsternacja, załamanie
/adjective/
Unkempt
Dishevelled, messy
English 9.0
Having an untidy or disordered appearance or state.
His hair was so unkempt, birds could nest.
Niezadbany, rozczochrany, niechlujny
/adjective, noun/
Tacky
Dowdy, flashy, garish
English 9.0
Sticky; of low quality or in poor taste; gaudy or flashy.
Tacky glue stuck the tacky decor together.
Kiczowaty, lepki, tandetny
/adjective/
Reticent
Reserved, restrained
English 9.0
Hesitant to speak or act; preferring silence or to keep one’s thoughts private.
The cat was reticent about its day.
Powściągliwy, małomówny, skryty
/verb, adjective/
Flabbergasted
Amaze, confound
English 9.0
Overwhelmed with astonishment or surprise.
A squirrel flabbergasted by its reflection.
Oszołomiony, zszokowany, zdumiony
/adjective/
Paradoxical
Oxymoronic, self-contradictory
English 9.0
Seemingly absurd yet perhaps true; self-contradictory.
Quiet noise is paradoxical fun.
Paradoksalny, sprzeczny
/noun/
Epiphany
Enlightenment, realization
English 9.0
A moment of sudden revelation or insight; a manifestation of a divine being.
His epiphany came in the shower.
Przełom, olśnienie, epifania
/dɪˈɹeɪndʒd/
Deranged
Disturbed, insane, upset
English 9.0
To make someone insane or disrupt their state of mind; to cause disorder or inconvenience.
The cat deranged the puzzle by scattering it everywhere.
Oszalały, obłąkany, szalony
/ˈmeɪn.steɪ/
Mainstay
Support, anchor, backbone
English 9.0
A principal support or a reliable source of regular contribution; a rope stabilising the mainmast and foremast on a ship.
Pasta is the mainstay of my culinary repertoire.
Podpora, główny filar, fundament
Phrasal verb
Knock it out of the park
Hit a home run, excel, succeed brilliantly
English 9.0
To achieve great success in a particular endeavor or activity, often exceeding expectations.
*With his innovative idea, he knocked it out of the park during the meet
wykonać coś z ogromnym sukcesem, zrobić coś znakomicie, uderzyć piłkę poza park
Idiom
Level playing field
Equal opportunity, fair competition
English 9.0
A situation in which everyone has the same opportunities and fair conditions for competition.
*The new regulations will ensure a level playing field for all companies
wyrównane szanse, równy start, równa szansa dla wszystkich
Idiom
Play hardball
Be tough, negotiate aggressively
English 9.0
To act or negotiate in a very determined, tough manner, often without considering the effects on one’s opponents.
She decided to play hardball during the salary negotiation.
postawić na swoim, grać bez pardonu, być nieugiętym
Idiom
Win hands down
Victory with ease, win easily
English 9.0
To win very easily or with a clear advantage.
He won the chess match hands down, not losing a single piece.
wygrać z łatwością, zwyciężyć bez trudu, pokonać bez wysiłku
/spɪl ðə biːnz/
Spill the beans
Reveal, disclose
English 9.0
To reveal a secret; to disclose.
Finally, Mark spilled the beans about the surprise party.
Wyzdradzić tajemnicę, Puścić farbę
Verb -
Kill two birds with one stone
Feed two birds with one scone
English 9.0
To solve two problems with one single action.
*Cleaning your room while listening to a lecture hits two birds with one
Upiec dwie pieczenie na jednym ogniu
Verb -
Let the cat out of the bag
Babble, blab, sing, spill
English 9.0
To disclose a secret; to let a secret be known, often inadvertently.
Mia let the cat out of the bag about the hidden candy.
Wyjawić sekret, Puścić parę z ust
Verb -
Hit the nail on the head
Nail it, get it exactly right
English 9.0
To identify something exactly; to arrive at exactly the right answer.
When she guessed my age, she hit the nail on the head.
Trafić w dziesiątkę, Uderzyć w sedno
Adjective -
Neck and neck
Nip and tuck
English 9.0
Very close in progress, as in a race or contest.
The two runners were neck and neck at the finish line.
Łeb w łeb
Verb -
Throw in the towel
Give up, throw in the sponge
English 9.0
To quit; to give up.
After 10 failed attempts, he threw in the towel.
Rzucić ręcznik, Poddać się
Adjective -
On the ropes
Close to failure, struggling
English 9.0
Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse; by extension, showing signs of imminent failure or collapse.
Their business was on the ropes after losing the contract.
Być w opałach, Znaleźć się pod ścianą
Verb -
Jump the gun
Act too soon, preempt
English 9.0
To begin a race too soon, before the starting gun goes off; to act or begin too soon or without due caution.
He jumped the gun and sent the email without approval.
Zacząć za wcześnie, Wyprzedzić start
Adjective -
Off the hook
Excused, free from responsibility
English 9.0
Of a telephone, having an open connection; not hung up; performing extraordinarily well; fresh, cool, trendy, excellent.
Jake’s dance moves were off the hook at the party.
Wyrwać się z opresji, Ujść na sucho
Verb -
Play by the rules
Play the game, follow guidelines
English 9.0
To do what is expected.
She always plays by the rules in competitions.
Grać fair, Przestrzegać zasad
Verb
Bite the bullet
Endure, tolerate
English 9.0
To endure a punishment or consequence with dignity or stoicism; To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.
He bit the bullet during the painful tattoo.
Zacisnąć zęby, stawić czoła trudnościom
Verb
Drop the ball
Fail, screw the pooch, fall on one’s face
English 9.0
To fail in one’s responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.
Tom dropped the ball on his wedding day.
Spać na posterunku, zaniedbać coś, spartaczyć coś
Adjective
No holds barred
Unrestricted, limitless
English 9.0
Without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do; Having absolutely no limits or restrictions as far as the levels and nature of one’s hostilities and offense; taking to an especially ruthless or vicious manner.
Their debate was a no holds barred battle.
Bez ograniczeń, bez zahamowań
Verb
Touch base
Communicate, consult
English 9.0
To consult, visit, or communicate, usually with someone.
I’ll touch base with you tomorrow.
Skontaktować się, wziąć kontakt
Verb
Move the goalposts
Alter terms
English 9.0
To alter the terms of an agreement or an agreed target, or the rules of a negotiation while it is ongoing, especially in an unfair way.
Changing deadlines is moving the goalposts.
Zmieniać reguły gry
Noun/Verb
Mend
Repair, fix
English 9.0
A place, as in clothing, which has been repaired by mending; The act of repairing; To repair, as anything that is torn, broken, defaced, decayed, or the like; to restore from partial decay, injury, or defacement.
She mended her favorite dress.
Naprawić, zszyć, reperować
Verb/Adjective
Put off
Procrastinate, delay, distract
English 9.0
To procrastinate; To delay (a task, event, etc.); Offended or repulsed.
I put off doing my taxes.
Odkładać, odwlekać
Adjective/Adverb
Bodacious
Audacious, attractive, extraordinary
English 9.0
Audacious and unrestrained; Impressively great in size, enormous; Sexy, attractive.
That was a bodacious stunt!
Wspaniały, imponujący, odważny
Verb
Preclude
Prevent, exclude
English 9.0
Remove the possibility of; rule out; prevent or exclude; to make impossible.
Snow precluded the match.
Uniemożliwić, zapobiec
Adjective
Feasible
Achievable, possible, doable
English 9.0
Able to be done in practice.
Is quantum teleportation feasible?
Wykonalny, możliwy do zrealizowania
/ˈpɛski/
Pesky
Annoying, troublesome, irritating
English 9.0
An attribute typically associated with an animal or child that is bothersome or irksome.
Pesky mosquitoes ruined our picnic.
Dokuczliwy, uciążliwy
/ˈsʌkjələnt/
Succulent
Juicy, lush, delectable
English 9.0
Referring both to a type of plant with water-storing tissues; and describing something as juicy or delicious.
My dessert was as succulent as a cactus.
Soczysty
verb,noun,adjective
Burgeoning
Blossom, bud, grow, expand
English 9.0
Describes the process of rapid growth, expansion, or development; also, the act of sprouting or budding.
Her love for gardening was burgeoning.
Kiełkujący, szybko rozwijający się
/ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/
Detriment
Damage, harm, expense, hurt
English 9.0
Refers to a cause of harm or damage; also, a financial charge for repairs.
Skipping study, a path to academic detriment.
Szkoda, uszczerbek
/ˈbæk.dɹɒp/
Backdrop
Background, setting
English 9.0
A physical or situational background against which events unfold.
His proposal had a sunset backdrop.
Tło, sceneria
/fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/
Formidable
Causing fear, respect, wonder
English 9.0
Describes something inspiring awe or admiration through size, strength, or capability.
Face the quiz, a formidable challenge.
Poważny, wzbudzający respekt, groźny
/dəˈɹeɪl/
Derail
Unrail, divert
English 9.0
To cause to leave its track; also, to deviate or derail a conversation.
A squirrel may derail your train of thought.
Wykoleić, sprowadzić na manowce
/dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/
Deter
Dissuade, discourage
English 9.0
To prevent an action through discouragement or dissuasion.
Rain can deter a beach day plan.
Odwodzić, zniechęcać
/pɛn/
Pen
Enclosure, write, tool, swan, penalty
English 9.0
Refers to an animal enclosure, a writing instrument, the act of writing, a female swan, or a penalty.
Lost a pen in the pen, writing a pen about a pen.
Pióro, zamknąć, uwięzić
verb,noun
Underbelly
Underside, hidden side
English 9.0
The underside or hidden, often sordid or corrupt aspect of something.
Exploring the city’s cultural underbelly.
Podbrzusze, słaby punkt, ciemna strona
verb, noun
Unearthed
Bring to light, disclose, unearth
English 9.0
To dig up or discover something buried; not electrically earthed.
A dog unearthed a bone, not treasure.
Odkryty, wykopany, wypatrzony
/adjective/
Impervious
Impenetrable, impermeable
English 9.0
Unable to be penetrated or affected; immune to damage.
Raincoats are impervious to the downpour.
Nieprzepuszczalny, niepodatny, odporny
/noun, verb/
Whet
Sharpen, stimulate
English 9.0
The act of sharpening or the state of being stimulated or sharpened.
An appetizer whets the appetite, not cuts it.
Ostrzyć, zaostrzać, pobudzać, zwiększać apetyt
/noun, verb/
Dismay
Consternation, appall
English 9.0
A sudden loss of courage because of fear or worry; to cause such a feeling.
The quiz caused dismay, not joy.
Przerażenie, konsternacja, załamanie
/adjective/
Unkempt
Dishevelled, messy
English 9.0
Having an untidy or disordered appearance or state.
His hair was so unkempt, birds could nest.
Niezadbany, rozczochrany, niechlujny
/adjective, noun/
Tacky
Dowdy, flashy, garish
English 9.0
Sticky; of low quality or in poor taste; gaudy or flashy.
Tacky glue stuck the tacky decor together.
Kiczowaty, lepki, tandetny
/adjective/
Reticent
Reserved, restrained
English 9.0
Hesitant to speak or act; preferring silence or to keep one’s thoughts private.
The cat was reticent about its day.
Powściągliwy, małomówny, skryty
/verb, adjective/
Flabbergasted
Amaze, confound
English 9.0
Overwhelmed with astonishment or surprise.
A squirrel flabbergasted by its reflection.
Oszołomiony, zszokowany, zdumiony
/adjective/
Paradoxical
Oxymoronic, self-contradictory
English 9.0
Seemingly absurd yet perhaps true; self-contradictory.
Quiet noise is paradoxical fun.
Paradoksalny, sprzeczny
/noun/
Epiphany
Enlightenment, realization
English 9.0
A moment of sudden revelation or insight; a manifestation of a divine being.
His epiphany came in the shower.
Przełom, olśnienie, epifania
/dɪˈɹeɪndʒd/
Deranged
Disturbed, insane, upset
English 9.0
To make someone insane or disrupt their state of mind; to cause disorder or inconvenience.
The cat deranged the puzzle by scattering it everywhere.
Oszalały, obłąkany, szalony
/ˈmeɪn.steɪ/
Mainstay
Support, anchor, backbone
English 9.0
*A principal support or a reliable source of regular contribution; a rope stabilising the mainmast and foremast on a ship.?
Pasta is the mainstay of my culinary repertoire.
Podpora, główny filar, fundament
Idiom
Level playing field
Equal opportunity, fair competition
English 9.0
A situation in which everyone has the same opportunities and fair conditions for competition.
*The new regulations will ensure a level playing field for all companies
wyrównane szanse, równy start, równa szansa dla wszystkich
Idiom
Play hardball
Be tough, negotiate aggressively
English 9.0
To act or negotiate in a very determined, tough manner, often without considering the effects on one’s opponents.
Win hands down*She decided to play hardball during the salary negotiatio
postawić na swoim, grać bez pardonu, być nieugiętym
Idiom
Win hands down
Victory with ease, win easily
English 9.0
To win very easily or with a clear advantage.
He won the chess match hands down, not losing a single piece.
wygrać z łatwością, zwyciężyć bez trudu, pokonać bez wysiłku
To reveal a secret; to disclose.
Finally, Mark spilled the beans about the surprise party.
Wyzdradzić tajemnicę, Puścić farbę
/spɪl ðə biːnz/
Spill the beans
Reveal, disclose
English 9.0
To solve two problems with one single action.
*Cleaning your room while listening to a lecture hits two birds with one
Upiec dwie pieczenie na jednym ogniu
Verb -
Kill two birds with one stone
Feed two birds with one scone
English 9.0
To disclose a secret; to let a secret be known, often inadvertently.
Mia let the cat out of the bag about the hidden candy.
Wyjawić sekret, Puścić parę z ust
Verb -
Let the cat out of the bag
Babble, blab, sing, spill
English 9.0
To identify something exactly; to arrive at exactly the right answer.
When she guessed my age, she hit the nail on the head.
Trafić w dziesiątkę, Uderzyć w sedno
Verb -
Hit the nail on the head
Nail it, get it exactly right
English 9.0
Very close in progress, as in a race or contest.
The two runners were neck and neck at the finish line.
Łeb w łeb
Spill the beansAdjective -
Neck and neck
Nip and tuck
English 9.0
To quit; to give up.
After 10 failed attempts, he threw in the towel.
Rzucić ręcznik, Poddać się
Verb -
Throw in the towel
Give up, throw in the sponge
English 9.0
Doing badly and likely to fail;
Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse; by extension, showing signs of imminent failure or collapse.
Their business was on the ropes after losing the contract.
Być w opałach, Znaleźć się pod ścianą
Adjective -
On the ropes
Close to failure, struggling
English 9.0
To begin a race too soon, before the starting gun goes off; to act or begin too soon or without due caution.
He jumped the gun and sent the email without approval.
Zacząć za wcześnie, Wyprzedzić start
Verb -
Jump the gun
Act too soon, preempt
English 9.0
Of a telephone, having an open connection; not hung up; performing extraordinarily well; fresh, cool, trendy, excellent.
Jake’s dance moves were off the hook at the party.
Wyrwać się z opresji, Ujść na sucho
Adjective -
Off the hook
Excused, free from responsibility
English 9.0
To do what is expected.
She always plays by the rules in competitions.
Grać fair, Przestrzegać zasad
Verb -
Play by the rules
Play the game, follow guidelines
English 9.0
To endure a punishment or consequence with dignity or stoicism; To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.
He bit the bullet during the painful tattoo.
Zacisnąć zęby, stawić czoła trudnościom
Verb
Bite the bullet
Endure, tolerate
English 9.0
To fail in one’s responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.
Tom dropped the ball on his wedding day.
Spać na posterunku, zaniedbać coś, spartaczyć coś
Verb
Drop the ball
Fail, screw the pooch, fall on one’s face
English 9.0
Without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do; Having absolutely no limits or restrictions as far as the levels and nature of one’s hostilities and offense; taking to an especially ruthless or vicious manner.
Their debate was a no holds barred battle.
Bez ograniczeń, bez zahamowań
Adjective
No holds barred
Unrestricted, limitless
English 9.0
To consult, visit, or communicate, usually with someone.
In a quick sharp way just to ask something
I’ll touch base with you tomorrow.
Skontaktować się, wziąć kontakt
Verb
Touch base
Communicate, consult
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To alter the terms of an agreement or an agreed target, or the rules of a negotiation while it is ongoing, especially in an unfair way.
Changing deadlines is moving the goalposts.
Zmieniać reguły gry
Verb
Move the goalposts
Alter terms
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A place, as in clothing, which has been repaired by mending; The act of repairing; To repair, as anything that is torn, broken, defaced, decayed, or the like; to restore from partial decay, injury, or defacement.
She mended her favorite dress.
Naprawić, zszyć, reperować
Noun/Verb
Mend
Repair, fix
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To procrastinate; To delay (a task, event, etc.); Offended or repulsed.
I put off doing my taxes.
Odkładać, odwlekać
Verb/Adjective
Put off.
Procrastinate, delay, distract
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Audacious and unrestrained; Impressively great in size, enormous; Sexy, attractive.
That was a bodacious stunt!
Wspaniały, imponujący, odważny
Adjective/Adverb
Bodacious
Audacious, attractive, extraordinary
English 9.0
Remove the possibility of; rule out; prevent or exclude; to make impossible.
Snow precluded the match.
Uniemożliwić, zapobiec
Verb
Preclude
Prevent, exclude
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Able to be done in practice.
Is quantum teleportation feasible?
Wykonalny, możliwy do zrealizowania
Adjective
Feasible
Achievable, possible, doable
English 9.0
An attribute typically associated with an animal or child that is bothersome or irksome.
Pesky mosquitoes ruined our picnic.
Dokuczliwy, uciążliwy
/ˈpɛski/
Pesky
Annoying, troublesome, irritating
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Referring both to a type of plant with water-storing tissues; and describing something as juicy or delicious.
My dessert was as succulent as a cactus.
Soczysty
/ˈsʌkjələnt/
Succulent
Juicy, lush, delectable
English 9.0
Describes the process of rapid growth, expansion, or development; also, the act of sprouting or budding.
Her love for gardening was burgeoning.
Kiełkujący, szybko rozwijający się
verb,noun,adjective
Burgeoning
Blossom, bud, grow, expand
English 9.0
Refers to a cause of harm or damage; also, a financial charge for repairs.
Skipping study, a path to academic detriment.
Szkoda, uszczerbek
/ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/
Detriment
Damage, harm, expense, hurt
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A physical or situational background against which events unfold.
His proposal had a sunset backdrop.
Tło, sceneria
/ˈbæk.dɹɒp/
Backdrop
Background, setting
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Describes something inspiring awe or admiration through size, strength, or capability.
Face the quiz, a formidable challenge.
Poważny, wzbudzający respekt, groźny
/fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/
Formidable
Causing fear, respect, wonder
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To cause to leave its track; also, to deviate or derail a conversation.
A squirrel may derail your train of thought.
Wykoleić, sprowadzić na manowce
/dəˈɹeɪl/
Derail
Unrail, divert
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To prevent an action through discouragement or dissuasion.
Rain can deter a beach day plan.
Odwodzić, zniechęcać
/dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/
Deter
Dissuade, discourage
English 9.0
Refers to an animal enclosure, a writing instrument, the act of writing, a female swan, or a penalty.
Lost a pen in the pen, writing a pen about a pen.
Pióro, zamknąć, uwięzić
/pɛn/
Pen
Enclosure, write, tool, swan, penalty
English 9.0
The underside or hidden, often sordid or corrupt aspect of something.
Exploring the city’s cultural underbelly.
Podbrzusze, słaby punkt, ciemna strona
verb,noun
Underbelly
Underside, hidden side
English 9.0
To dig up or discover something buried; not electrically earthed.
A dog unearthed a bone, not treasure.
Odkryty, wykopany, wypatrzony
verb, noun
Unearthed
Bring to light, disclose, unearth
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Unable to be penetrated or affected; immune to damage.
Raincoats are impervious to the downpour.
Nieprzepuszczalny, niepodatny, odporny
/adjective/
Impervious
Impenetrable, impermeable
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The act of sharpening or the state of being stimulated or sharpened.
An appetizer whets the appetite, not cuts it.
Ostrzyć, zaostrzać, pobudzać, zwiększać apetyt
/noun, verb/
Whet
Sharpen, stimulate
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A sudden loss of courage because of fear or worry; to cause such a feeling.
The quiz caused dismay, not joy.
Przerażenie, konsternacja, załamanie
/noun, verb/
Dismay
Consternation, appall
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Having an untidy or disordered appearance or state.
His hair was so unkempt, birds could nest.
Niezadbany, rozczochrany, niechlujny
/adjective/
Unkempt
Dishevelled, messy
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Sticky; of low quality or in poor taste; gaudy or flashy.
Tacky glue stuck the tacky decor together.
Kiczowaty, lepki, tandetny
/adjective, noun/
Tacky
Dowdy, flashy, garish
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Hesitant to speak or act; preferring silence or to keep one’s thoughts private.
The cat was reticent about its day.
Powściągliwy, małomówny, skryty
/adjective/
Reticent
Reserved, restrained
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Overwhelmed with astonishment or surprise.
A squirrel flabbergasted by its reflection.
Oszołomiony, zszokowany, zdumiony
/verb, adjective/
Flabbergasted
Amaze, confound
English 9.0
Seemingly absurd yet perhaps true; self-contradictory.
Quiet noise is paradoxical fun.
Paradoksalny, sprzeczny
/adjective/
Paradoxical
Oxymoronic, self-contradictory
English 9.0
A moment of sudden revelation or insight; a manifestation of a divine being.
His epiphany came in the shower.
Przełom, olśnienie, epifania
/noun/
Epiphany
Enlightenment, realization
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To make someone insane or disrupt their state of mind; to cause disorder or inconvenience.
The cat deranged the puzzle by scattering it everywhere.
Oszalały, obłąkany, szalony
/dɪˈɹeɪndʒd/
Deranged
Disturbed, insane, upset
English 9.0
A principal support or a reliable source of regular contribution; a rope stabilising the mainmast and foremast on a ship.
Pasta is the mainstay of my culinary repertoire.
Podpora, główny filar, fundament
/ˈmeɪn.steɪ/
Mainstay
Support, anchor, backbone
English 9.0
A situation in which everyone has the same opportunities and fair conditions for competition.
*The new regulations will ensure a level playing field for all companies
wyrównane szanse, równy start, równa szansa dla wszystkich
Idiom
Level playing field
Equal opportunity, fair competition
English 9.0
To act or negotiate in a very determined, tough manner, often without considering the effects on one’s opponents.
She decided to play hardball during the salary negotiation.
postawić na swoim, grać bez pardonu, być nieugiętym
Idiom
Play hardball
Be tough, negotiate aggressively
English 9.0
To win very easily or with a clear advantage.
He won the chess match hands down, not losing a single piece.
wygrać z łatwością, zwyciężyć bez trudu, pokonać bez wysiłku
Idiom
Win hands down
Victory with ease, win easily
English 9.0
To reveal a secret; to disclose.
Finally, Mark spilled the beans about the surprise party.
Wyzdradzić tajemnicę, Puścić farbę
/spɪl ðə biːnz/
Spill the beans
Reveal, disclose
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To solve two problems with one single action.
*Cleaning your room while listening to a lecture hits two birds with one
Upiec dwie pieczenie na jednym ogniu
Verb -
Kill two birds with one stone
Feed two birds with one scone
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To disclose a secret; to let a secret be known, often inadvertently.
Mia let the cat out of the bag about the hidden candy.
Wyjawić sekret, Puścić parę z ust
Verb -
Let the cat out of the bag
Babble, blab, sing, spill
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To identify something exactly; to arrive at exactly the right answer.
When she guessed my age, she hit the nail on the head.
Trafić w dziesiątkę, Uderzyć w sedno
Verb -
Hit the nail on the head
Nail it, get it exactly right
English 9.0
Very close in progress, as in a race or contest.
The two runners were neck and neck at the finish line.
Łeb w łeb
Adjective -
Neck and neck
Nip and tuck
English 9.0
To quit; to give up.
After 10 failed attempts, he threw in the towel.
Rzucić ręcznik, Poddać się
Verb -
Throw in the towel
Give up, throw in the sponge
English 9.0
Leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse; by extension, showing signs of imminent failure or collapse.
Their business was on the ropes after losing the contract.
Być w opałach, Znaleźć się pod ścianą
Adjective -
On the ropes
Close to failure, struggling
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To begin a race too soon, before the starting gun goes off; to act or begin too soon or without due caution.
He jumped the gun and sent the email without approval.
Zacząć za wcześnie, Wyprzedzić start
Verb -
Jump the gun
Act too soon, preempt
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Of a telephone, having an open connection; not hung up; performing extraordinarily well; fresh, cool, trendy, excellent.
Jake’s dance moves were off the hook at the party.
Wyrwać się z opresji, Ujść na sucho
Adjective -
Off the hook
Excused, free from responsibility
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To do what is expected.
She always plays by the rules in competitions.
Grać fair, Przestrzegać zasad
Verb -
Play by the rules
Play the game, follow guidelines
English 9.0
To endure a punishment or consequence with dignity or stoicism; To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.
He bit the bullet during the painful tattoo.
Zacisnąć zęby, stawić czoła trudnościom
Verb
Bite the bullet
Endure, tolerate
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To fail in one’s responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.
Tom dropped the ball on his wedding day.
Spać na posterunku, zaniedbać coś, spartaczyć coś
Verb
Drop the ball
Fail, screw the pooch, fall on one’s face
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Without restrictions on holds or what opponents may do; Having absolutely no limits or restrictions as far as the levels and nature of one’s hostilities and offense; taking to an especially ruthless or vicious manner.
Their debate was a no holds barred battle.
Bez ograniczeń, bez zahamowań
Adjective
No holds barred
Unrestricted, limitless
English 9.0
To consult, visit, or communicate, usually with someone.
I’ll touch base with you tomorrow.
Skontaktować się, wziąć kontakt
Verb
Touch base
Communicate, consult
English 9.0
To alter the terms of an agreement or an agreed target, or the rules of a negotiation while it is ongoing, especially in an unfair way.
Changing deadlines is moving the goalposts.
Zmieniać reguły gry
Verb
Move the goalposts
Alter terms
English 9.0
A place, as in clothing, which has been repaired by mending; The act of repairing; To repair, as anything that is torn, broken, defaced, decayed, or the like; to restore from partial decay, injury, or defacement.
She mended her favorite dress.
Naprawić, zszyć, reperować
Noun/Verb
Mend
Repair, fix
English 9.0
To procrastinate; To delay (a task, event, etc.); Offended or repulsed.
I put off doing my taxes.
Odkładać, odwlekać
Verb/Adjective
Put off
Procrastinate, delay, distract
English 9.0
Audacious and unrestrained; Impressively great in size, enormous; Sexy, attractive.
That was a bodacious stunt!
Wspaniały, imponujący, odważny
Adjective/Adverb
Bodacious
Audacious, attractive, extraordinary
English 9.0
Remove the possibility of; rule out; prevent or exclude; to make impossible.
Snow precluded the match.
Uniemożliwić, zapobiec
Verb
Preclude
Prevent, exclude
English 9.0
Able to be done in practice.
Is quantum teleportation feasible?
Wykonalny, możliwy do zrealizowania
Adjective
Feasible
Achievable, possible, doable
English 9.0
An attribute typically associated with an animal or child that is bothersome or irksome.
Pesky mosquitoes ruined our picnic.
Dokuczliwy, uciążliwy
/ˈpɛski/
Pesky
Annoying, troublesome, irritating
English 9.0
Referring both to a type of plant with water-storing tissues; and describing something as juicy or delicious.
My dessert was as succulent as a cactus.
Soczysty
/ˈsʌkjələnt/
Succulent
Juicy, lush, delectable
English 9.0
Describes the process of rapid growth, expansion, or development; also, the act of sprouting or budding.
Her love for gardening was burgeoning.
Kiełkujący, szybko rozwijający się
verb,noun,adjective
Burgeoning
Blossom, bud, grow, expand
English 9.0
Refers to a cause of harm or damage; also, a financial charge for repairs.
Skipping study, a path to academic detriment.
Szkoda, uszczerbek
/ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/
Detriment
Damage, harm, expense, hurt
English 9.0
A physical or situational background against which events unfold.
His proposal had a sunset backdrop.
Tło, sceneria
/ˈbæk.dɹɒp/
Backdrop
Background, setting
English 9.0
Describes something inspiring awe or admiration through size, strength, or capability.
Face the quiz, a formidable challenge.
Poważny, wzbudzający respekt, groźny
/fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/
Formidable
Causing fear, respect, wonder
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To cause to leave its track; also, to deviate a conversation.
A squirrel may derail your train of thought.
Wykoleić, sprowadzić na manowce
/dəˈɹeɪl/
Derail
Unrail, divert
English 9.0
To prevent an action through discouragement or dissuasion.
Rain can deter a beach day plan.
Odwodzić, zniechęcać
/dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/
Deter
Dissuade, discourage
English 9.0
Refers to an animal enclosure, a writing instrument, the act of writing, a female swan, or a penalty.
Lost a pen in the pen, writing a pen about a pen.
Pióro, zamknąć, uwięzić
/pɛn/
A place, as in clothPen
Enclosure, write, tool, swan, penalty
English 9.0
The underside or hidden, often sordid or corrupt aspect of something.
Exploring the city’s cultural underbelly.
Podbrzusze, słaby punkt, ciemna strona
verb,noun
Underbelly
Underside, hidden side
English 9.0
To dig up or discover something buried; not electrically earthed.
A dog unearthed a bone, not treasure.
Odkryty, wykopany, wypatrzony
verb, noun
Unearthed
Bring to light, disclose, unearth
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Unable to be penetrated or affected; immune to damage.
Raincoats are impervious to the downpour.
Nieprzepuszczalny, niepodatny, odporny
/adjective/
Impervious
Impenetrable, impermeable
English 9.0
The act of sharpening or the state of being stimulated or sharpened.
An appetizer whets the appetite, not cuts it.
Ostrzyć, zaostrzać, pobudzać, zwiększać apetyt
/noun, verb/
Whet
Sharpen, stimulate
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A sudden loss of courage because of fear or worry; to cause such a feeling.
The quiz caused dismay, not joy.
Przerażenie, konsternacja, załamanie
/noun, verb/
Dismay
Consternation, appall
English 9.0
Having an untidy or disordered appearance or state.
His hair was so unkempt, birds could nest.
Niezadbany, rozczochrany, niechlujny
/adjective/
Unkempt
Dishevelled, messy
English 9.0
Sticky; of low quality or in poor taste; gaudy or flashy.
Tacky glue stuck the tacky decor together.
Kiczowaty, lepki, tandetny
/adjective, noun/
Tacky
Dowdy, flashy, garish
English 9.0
Hesitant to speak or act; preferring silence or to keep one’s thoughts private.
The cat was reticent about its day.
Powściągliwy, małomówny, skryty
/adjective/
Reticent
Reserved, restrained
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Overwhelmed with astonishment or surprise.
A squirrel flabbergasted by its reflection.
Oszołomiony, zszokowany, zdumiony
/verb, adjective/
Flabbergasted
Amaze, confound
English 9.0
Seemingly absurd yet perhaps true; self-contradictory.
Quiet noise is paradoxical fun.
Paradoksalny, sprzeczny
/adjective/
Paradoxical
Oxymoronic, self-contradictory
English 9.0
A moment of sudden revelation or insight; a manifestation of a divine being.
His epiphany came in the shower.
Przełom, olśnienie, epifania
/noun/
Epiphany
Enlightenment, realization
English 9.0
To make someone insane or disrupt their state of mind; to cause disorder or inconvenience.
The cat deranged the puzzle by scattering it everywhere.
Oszalały, obłąkany, szalony
/dɪˈɹeɪndʒd/
Deranged
Disturbed, insane, upset
English 9.0
*A principal support or a reliable source of regular contribution; a rope stabilising the mainmast and foremast on a ship.?
Pasta is the mainstay of my culinary repertoire.
Podpora, główny filar, fundament
/ˈmeɪn.steɪ/
Mainstay
Support, anchor, backbone
English 9.0
A situation in which everyone has the same opportunities and fair conditions for competition.
*The new regulations will ensure a level playing field for all companies
wyrównane szanse, równy start, równa szansa dla wszystkich
Idiom
Level playing field
Equal opportunity, fair competition
English 9.0
To act or negotiate in a very determined, tough manner, often without considering the effects on one’s opponents.
Win hands down*She decided to play hardball during the salary negotiatio
postawić na swoim, grać bez pardonu, być nieugiętym
Idiom
Play hardball
Be tough, negotiate aggressively
English 9.0
To win very easily or with a clear advantage.
He won the chess match hands down, not losing a single piece.
wygrać z łatwością, zwyciężyć bez trudu, pokonać bez wysiłku
Idiom
Win hands down
Victory with ease, win easily
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