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Unit 6 Kartkowka Flashcards

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(be) at sb’s beck and call

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always ready to obey sb’s orders

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besiege

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to surround a building, city, etc. with soldiers until the people inside are forced to let you in

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clear-cut

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definite and easy to see or identify

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keep your head

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To remain calm and sensible in difficult situations.

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landlord

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A person or company from whom you rent a room, house, office, etc.

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lease

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A legal agreement that allows you to use a building, equipment, or land for a period of time, usually in return for rent.

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letting agent

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A person whose job is to manage your affairs when someone pays money to live in your house for a period of time.

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level-headed

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Calm and sensible; able to make good decisions even in difficult situations.

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live in each other’s pockets

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Used to refer to two people who are too close to each other or spend too much time with each other.

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long-lasting

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Something that can or does last for a long time.

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long-term

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That will last or have an effect over a long period of time.

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love-struck

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Unable to think clearly or behave in a sensible way because you are in love with someone, especially someone who does not love you back.

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loyalty

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The quality of being faithful in your support of someone or something.

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mass-produced

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Produced in large quantities, often using machines.

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contract

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A contract is an official written agreement.

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crush

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A crush is a strong but temporary feeling of liking someone.

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deposit

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A deposit is a sum of money given as the first part of a larger payment.

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devotion

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Devotion is great love, care, and support for someone or something.

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distress

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Distress is a feeling of extreme worry, sadness, or pain.

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drive a wedge between people

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To drive a wedge between people means to make them start disliking each other.

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drum up support

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To drum up support means to try hard to get support or business.

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estate agent

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An estate agent is a person whose job is to sell houses and land for people.

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euphoria

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Euphoria is an extremely strong feeling of happiness and excitement that usually lasts only a short time.

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eye-catching

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Eye-catching means immediately likely to attract attention because it is particularly interesting or attractive.

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feel-good movie

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A feel-good movie is one that makes you feel happy and pleased about life.

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get on each other’s nerves

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To get on each other’s nerves means to annoy each other.

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get on like a house on fire

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To get on like a house on fire means to become friends quickly and have a very friendly relationship.

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have a change of heart

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To have a change of heart means to change your attitude towards something, usually becoming more friendly or helpful.

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have a soft spot for someone

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To have a soft spot for someone means to like them.

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have an old head on young shoulders

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This phrase is used to describe someone who thinks and acts in a more sensible way than expected for their age.

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have somebody to lean on

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To have somebody to lean on means to have someone you can depend on for help and support.

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infatuation

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Infatuation is very strong feelings of love or attraction for someone, especially when these feelings are unreasonable and do not last long.

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invade

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To invade means to enter a country, town, etc., by force in order to take control of it.

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mortgage

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A mortgage is a legal agreement by which a bank lends you money to buy a house, which you pay back over a particular number of years.

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much-copied

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Much-copied means copied many times over.

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not have the heart to

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To not have the heart to do something means to be unable to do it because you know it will make someone sad or upset.

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notice

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A notice is a formal letter or statement saying that you will or must leave your job or house at the end of a particular period of time.

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pledge allegiance

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To pledge allegiance means to formally promise continued support for a political party or leader.

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rally the troops

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To rally the troops means to bring people together in order to help or support.

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rent

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Rent is an amount of money that you regularly pay to use a house or property.

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rose-tinted

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Rose-tinted is used to describe an idea or view that is more positive than it really is.

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rout the enemy

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To rout the enemy means to defeat your opponents completely in a competition or battle.

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subdue

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To subdue means to bring someone or something under control, especially by using force.

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take something to heart

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To take something to heart means to be very upset by something that someone says or does.

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tenant

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A tenant is a person who pays rent for the use of a room, building, land, etc.

46
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use your head

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To use your head means to think about something, especially when someone has asked for your opinion or said something foolish.

47
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wage war

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To wage war means to begin and continue a war or battle.

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wear your heart on your sleeve

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To wear your heart on your sleeve means to allow your feelings to be seen by other people.

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widely-held

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Widely-held means believed by a lot of people.

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wrap somebody round your little finger

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To wrap somebody round your little finger means to make someone do anything that you want.

Angielski (3 decks)

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