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Książka Headway - Zaawansowany - Ostatnie Słowo (Jednostka 8)

Tutaj znajdziesz słownictwo z jednostki 8 The Last Word w podręczniku Headway Advanced, takie jak "walk the talk", "chockablock", "clear as mud" itp.

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accidents will happen in the best of families

used to imply that even the most careful or well-prepared people or families can still experience unexpected mishaps or mistakes

Wypadki i błędy zdarzają się nawet najlepszym

Wypadki i błędy zdarzają się nawet najlepszym

Ex: Accidents will happen in the best of families, so we shouldn’t let this little mistake ruin our day. 
actions speak louder than words

used to say that people's actions show their true intentions or beliefs more clearly than their words

Czyny mówią więcej niż słowa

Czyny mówią więcej niż słowa

Ex: The company made many promises, but actions speak louder than words, and they didn't deliver. 
a fate worse than death

something that someone considers extremely terrible or unacceptable

Ex: For him, public embarrassment was a fate worse than death. 
behind every (great|successful) man (there|) stands a woman

used to suggest that the success of a man is often due to the support, hard work, and sacrifices of a woman in his life

Za sukcesem mężczyzny często stoi wsparcie kobiety

Za sukcesem mężczyzny często stoi wsparcie kobiety

Ex: It is often said that behind every successful man there stands a woman, supporting him from the shadows. 
all in a day's work

something that is a typical or normal part of a person's job

taka praca, normalka w tej robocie

taka praca, normalka w tej robocie

Ex: He shrugged off the praise and said saving the client was all in a day's work. 

Zbył pochwały i powiedział, że uratowanie klienta to po prostu taka praca.

to [have] {one's} cake and eat it (too|)

to desire to have two things that are impossible to have without sacrificing the other

chcieć mieć ciastko i zjeść ciastko, chcieć wszystkiego bez wyrzeczeń

chcieć mieć ciastko i zjeść ciastko, chcieć wszystkiego bez wyrzeczeń

Ex: The company wants lower costs without cutting any features; it can't have its cake and eat it too. 

Firma chce niższych kosztów bez cięcia funkcji; nie może mieć ciastka i zjeść ciastka.

(as|) clear as mud

used to describe something that is complicated due to not being clearly described or shown

jasne jak błoto, zupełnie niejasne

jasne jak błoto, zupełnie niejasne

Ex: After the lawyer finished, the contract was still clear as mud to me. 

Gdy prawnik skończył, umowa nadal była dla mnie jasna jak błoto.

after {one's} own heart

used to describe someone or something that perfectly matches one's tastes, values, or preferences

w jego guście, dokładnie w jego stylu

w jego guście, dokładnie w jego stylu

Ex: She met a musician after her own heart. 

Poznała muzyka dokładnie w swoim stylu.

boys will be boys

used to excuse or dismiss negative behavior by boys or men, with the implication that it is simply part of their nature

Złe zachowanie chłopców usprawiedliwia się jako naturalne

Złe zachowanie chłopców usprawiedliwia się jako naturalne

Ex: The boys' roughhousing didn't surprise anyone at the camp; after all, boys will be boys. 
at the end of the day

used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

koniec końców, tak naprawdę

koniec końców, tak naprawdę

Ex: We can argue all night, but at the end of the day, the budget is fixed. 

Możemy kłócić się całą noc, ale koniec końców budżet jest ustalony.

blast from the past

the unexpected appearance or remembrance of a person or thing that evokes nostalgic feelings within one

powrót dawnych wspomnień, wspomnienie dawnych czasów

powrót dawnych wspomnień, wspomnienie dawnych czasów

Ex: The school reunion was a blast from the past for everyone there. 

Szkolne spotkanie po latach było dla wszystkich powrotem do dawnych czasów.

no pain, no gain

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

Ex: After months of hard work, she finally achieved her goal, and thought, "no pain, no gain." 
better safe than sorry

used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on

Lepiej uważać niż żałować

Lepiej uważać niż żałować

Ex: We bought a backup generator, better safe than sorry, since the storm was coming. 
bad things come in threes

used to suggest that misfortune or bad luck often happens in groups of three, and when one negative event occurs, two more will follow

Mówi się,  że nieszczęścia często chodzą trójkami

Mówi się, że nieszczęścia często chodzą trójkami

Ex: I’ve had three accidents in a row—bad things come in threes for sure. 
good things come in threes

used to suggest that good things often happen in groups of three

Ex: I landed a new client, received a bonus, and then found a great new apartment.  Good things come in threes, for sure. 
like father, like son

used to say that a son's behavior or qualities are similar to those of his father

Synowie często mają cechy podobne do swoich ojców

Synowie często mają cechy podobne do swoich ojców

Ex: Like father, like son, both are avid readers of mystery novels. 
it takes all sorts to make a world

used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive

Różnorodność i różnice między ludźmi są potrzebne do prawidłowego funkcjonowania społeczeństwa

Różnorodność i różnice między ludźmi są potrzebne do prawidłowego funkcjonowania społeczeństwa

Ex: Not everyone likes the same food, but it takes all sorts to make a world. 
better late than never

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

Lepiej późno niż wcale

Lepiej późno niż wcale

Ex: It took a while, but I’m finally on board with this plan—better late than never. 
just what the doctor ordered

something that is exactly what is needed or required in a certain situation

dokładnie to, w samą porę

dokładnie to, w samą porę

Ex: The team had lost confidence, so the small win was just what the doctor ordered. 

Drużyna straciła pewność siebie, więc to małe zwycięstwo było dokładnie tym, czego było trzeba.

do not do anything (that|) I would not (do|)

used to advise someone to behave responsibly and not engage in risky or questionable behavior

Ex: I trust your judgment, but still, don’t do anything I wouldn't. 
to [be] not for {sb} to say

to believe that it is not someone's place to make a decision or judgment on a particular matter and that it should be left to others who are more qualified or have more authority to do so

Ex: I believe it is not for you to say what they can or cannot do. 
to [be] damned if {sb} [do], damned if {sb} [do] {not}

to be in a difficult situation where any decision or action taken may result in negative consequences, no matter what choice is made

Ex: I was damned if I did, damned if I didn't—it felt like there was no good answer. 
the mind [boggle]

used to convey surprise, shock, or disbelief in response to something that is difficult to comprehend or absurd

Ex: The price of that car boggles the mind—it’s more than a house! 
to {not} [bear] thinking about

to be so unpleasant, disturbing, or frightening that it is difficult to even consider or imagine

Ex: I can't bear thinking about the possibility of failing this exam. 
to [shop] (till|until) {sb} [drop]

to shop for a very long time until one becomes tired

Ex: I can't wait to shop till we drop on our weekend trip to the city. 
horses for courses

used to imply that different people are suited to different things, and what works well for one person may not work well for another

Każdy nadaje się do czegoś innego

Każdy nadaje się do czegoś innego

Ex: Not all chefs can do everything; it's really horses for courses when choosing the right one for the task. 
meet and greet

an event or service where a person, such as a celebrity, politician, or businessperson, meets and interacts with members of the public

Ex: If you buy the premium ticket, you get access to an exclusive meet and greet with the cast. 
fair and square

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

uczciwie, bez oszustwa

uczciwie, bez oszustwa

Ex: If we lose fair and square, I will accept it. 

Jeśli przegramy uczciwie, pogodzę się z tym.

from zero to hero

used to say that someone or something has gone from a position of low status or obscurity to one of great success, fame, or popularity

Ex: Reeve shot from zero to hero in the 1978 blockbuster, Superman. 
nearest and dearest

used to refer to one's closest and most intimate family members or friends

Ex: The funeral was attended only by his nearest and dearest, as per his wishes. 
use it or lose it

used to imply that if something is not used or practiced, it will be forgotten or taken away

Jeśli czegoś nie używasz,  możesz to stracić

Jeśli czegoś nie używasz, możesz to stracić

Ex: Use it or lose it — I was advised to keep practicing my writing skills. 
chockablock
chockablock
[przymiotnik]

completely full or crowded to the point of congestion or blockage

wypełniony po brzegi, zatłoczony

wypełniony po brzegi, zatłoczony

Ex: The museum's hallway was chockablock with art enthusiasts at the opening. 

Korytarz muzeum był wypełniony po brzegi miłośnikami sztuki podczas otwarcia.

to [walk] the talk

to actually do what one claims or preaches, and not just talk about it

Ex: He always says he's an environmentalist, but he doesn't walk the talk when it comes to reducing waste. 
to [name] and [shame]

to publicly identify and criticize individuals or organizations for engaging in inappropriate or unethical behavior in order to hold them accountable for their actions or punish them

Ex: The organization was criticized for choosing to name and shame people involved in the scandal. 
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