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Headway - Advanced
lost cause
[Rzeczownik]

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

stracona sprawa, utracona nadzieja

stracona sprawa, utracona nadzieja

Ex: The neglected garden was viewed as lost cause by the new homeowners .

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .
gray area
[Rzeczownik]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

szara strefa, niejasna sytuacja

szara strefa, niejasna sytuacja

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: The new rules aim to level the playing field between small and large companies.
slippery slope
[Rzeczownik]

a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

śliska droga, pułapka śliskiej drogi

śliska droga, pułapka śliskiej drogi

Ex: Agreeing to one unfair demand could set slippery slope for more unreasonable requests .
wake-up call
[Rzeczownik]

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

budzenie telefoniczne, telefon budzący

budzenie telefoniczne, telefon budzący

Ex: They asked for wake-up call to be well-prepared for their morning excursion .

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

Ex: The film explores the fine line between love and obsession, blurring the boundaries between the two emotions.
itchy feet
[Rzeczownik]

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

wędrowne nogi, chęć podróżowania

wędrowne nogi, chęć podróżowania

Ex: Even though she had a comfortable home , itchy feet drove her to go on a backpacking adventure across Europe .
long shot
[Rzeczownik]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

długi strzał, mało prawdopodobna szansa

długi strzał, mało prawdopodobna szansa

Ex: Asking the famous actor for an autograph in a crowded airport terminal was long shot, but he agreed to it , much to the fan 's delight .
raw deal
[Rzeczownik]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

niesprawiedliwa umowa, krzywdząca transakcja

niesprawiedliwa umowa, krzywdząca transakcja

Ex: The employees felt they had been given raw deal when their benefits were suddenly cut .
sore point
[Rzeczownik]

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

drażliwy temat, wrażliwy punkt

drażliwy temat, wrażliwy punkt

Ex: The broken air conditioning was sore point during their summer vacation .
wishful thinking
[Rzeczownik]

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

życzeniowe myślenie, marzenia na jawie

życzeniowe myślenie, marzenia na jawie

Ex: Hoping to finish the project in one day was wishful thinking.

something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable

zgodny wynik, pewna sprawa

zgodny wynik, pewna sprawa

Ex: Everyone knew the decision was foregone conclusion, even before the meeting began .
last resort
[Rzeczownik]

an option or solution that is only chosen when every other alternative has failed

ostateczność, ostateczne wyjście

ostateczność, ostateczne wyjście

Ex: She considered moving back home as last resort .

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

Ex: I was going to order pizza , on second thought, I ’ll cook dinner instead .
saving grace
[Rzeczownik]

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

zbawienna cecha, ratunkowa właściwość

zbawienna cecha, ratunkowa właściwość

Ex: Despite its small size , the car 's fuel efficiency was saving grace.
mixed blessing
[Rzeczownik]

something that has both advantages and disadvantages, making it both positive and negative

mieszane błogosławieństwo, dwuznaczny dar

mieszane błogosławieństwo, dwuznaczny dar

Ex: For some , social media is mixed blessing, connecting people but spreading misinformation .
cold feet
[Rzeczownik]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

zimne stopy, strach przed podjęciem decyzji

zimne stopy, strach przed podjęciem decyzji

Ex: The athlete cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .
hooked
[przymiotnik]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

zafascynowany, uzależniony

zafascynowany, uzależniony

Ex: Once she started jogging every morning, she got hooked on the routine.
outcry
[Rzeczownik]

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

krzyk protestu, głośny sprzeciw

krzyk protestu, głośny sprzeciw

Ex: Social media amplified outcry against the unfair treatment of workers .
spiritualism
[Rzeczownik]

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

spirytualizm, duchowość

spirytualizm, duchowość

Ex: Spiritualism gained popularity in the 19th century as people sought to contact the dead .
hoax
[Rzeczownik]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

oszustwo, fałszerstwo

oszustwo, fałszerstwo

Ex: The museum displayed a supposed ancient artifact that was later exposed as hoax.
bedridden
[przymiotnik]

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

leżący w łóżku, unieruchomiony w łóżku

leżący w łóżku, unieruchomiony w łóżku

Ex: The elderly man bedridden due to severe arthritis .
to clutch
[Czasownik]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

chwycić, ścisnąć

chwycić, ścisnąć

Ex: The detective clutched the flashlight when they heard an unexpected sound .
handcuff
[Rzeczownik]

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

kajdanki, kubki

kajdanki, kubki

Ex: She heard the distinct sound handcuffs clicking shut as the police secured the suspect .
to dismiss
[Czasownik]

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

ignorować, lekceważyć

ignorować, lekceważyć

Ex: Last week , the dismissed a proposal that did not align with the company 's goals .
to withstand
[Czasownik]

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

znosić, opierać się

znosić, opierać się

Ex: The fabric used in outdoor furniture is designed withstand exposure to harsh weather .
acute
[przymiotnik]

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

ostry, ciężki

ostry, ciężki

Ex: Emily was diagnosed acute bronchitis after experiencing sudden onset of coughing , chest pain , and difficulty breathing .
to collapse
[Czasownik]

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

Ex: The flu weakened her to the point that she had to be hospitalized collapsing at home .
inauspicious
[przymiotnik]

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

nieszczęsny, niefortunny

nieszczęsny, niefortunny

Ex: The teaminauspicious loss in the first game set a negative tone for the tournament .
thoughtful
[przymiotnik]

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

odważny, uwzględniający potrzeby innych

odważny, uwzględniający potrzeby innych

Ex: thoughtful coworker offers words of encouragement and support during challenging times .
eccentric
[przymiotnik]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

ekstrawagancki, dziwaczny

ekstrawagancki, dziwaczny

Ex: eccentric professor often held class in the park .
uncanny
[przymiotnik]

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

niezwykły, niesamowity

niezwykły, niesamowity

Ex: He had uncanny way of knowing exactly what others were thinking .
deduction
[Rzeczownik]

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

dedukcja, wnioskowanie

dedukcja, wnioskowanie

Ex: From the general rule , she made a deduction about what to do next .
skeptical
[przymiotnik]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

sceptyczny, nieufny

sceptyczny, nieufny

Ex: The journalist maintained skeptical perspective , critically examining the sources before publishing the controversial story .
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