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Książka Headway - Średnio zaawansowany wyższy - Jednostka 11

Tutaj znajdziesz słownictwo z Unit 11 w podręczniku Headway Upper Intermediate, takie jak "ogłuszony", "niespójność", "nudny" itp.

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to sink or swim

to be left in a situation where one either succeeds or fails

odnieść sukces albo ponieść porażkę, radzić sobie samemu

odnieść sukces albo ponieść porażkę, radzić sobie samemu

Ex: In this business, you either sink or swim. 
to wait and see

to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings

Ex: We’ll just have to wait and see if the weather improves for our picnic tomorrow. 
far and wide
far and wide
[przysłówek]

over a great distance or in many places, often used to describe the extent of someone's search, travels, or influence

daleko i szeroko, wszędzie

daleko i szeroko, wszędzie

Ex: They searched far and wide for the missing dog but couldn't find it. 
to [give] and [take]

(of two or more parties) to agree with each other's terms or opinions in order to reach an agreement

iść na wzajemne ustępstwa, znaleźć kompromis

iść na wzajemne ustępstwa, znaleźć kompromis

Ex: Both sides had to give and take before they reached an agreement. 
ifs, ands, or buts

the various objections or reasons why something might not be possible, or the conditions that need to be met for something to happen

Ex: I want to go on vacation, but there are too many ifs and buts to consider first. 
once and for all

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

raz na zawsze, ostatecznie

raz na zawsze, ostatecznie

Ex: We need to settle this dispute once and for all. 
hit-and-miss
hit-and-miss
[przymiotnik]

an inconsistent and unpredictable approach or method with no clear pattern of success or failure

niejednolity, nieprzewidywalny

niejednolity, nieprzewidywalny

Ex: The quality of his work is hit-and-miss, so I’m not sure whether to hire him again. 
short and sweet

used to describe something that is brief and to the point, yet pleasant or enjoyable

Ex: The speaker's presentation was short and sweet, delivering the key points in a concise and engaging manner. 
the ins and outs of {sth}

a complete set of facts or details about how something is done or how it works

wszystkie tajniki, cały mechanizm

wszystkie tajniki, cały mechanizm

Ex: She knows the ins and outs of the hiring process. 
by and large
by and large
[przysłówek]

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

ogólnie rzecz biorąc, w większości

ogólnie rzecz biorąc, w większości

Ex: By and large, people in this town are friendly and welcoming. 
to tense
to tense
[Czasownik]

to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy

napinać, denerwować

napinać, denerwować

groggy
groggy
[przymiotnik]

feeling unsteady or dazed, often due to lack of sleep or recovery from anesthesia

oszołomiony, groggy

oszołomiony, groggy

Ex: After staying up late, he felt groggy in the morning and struggled to wake up. 
inconsistency
inconsistency
[Rzeczownik]

the state or quality of being irregular or unpredictable

niespójność, nieregularność

niespójność, nieregularność

Ex: His inconsistency in meeting deadlines led to frustration among his colleagues. 
to slip
to slip
[Czasownik]

to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected

wślizgnąć się, wymknąć się

wślizgnąć się, wymknąć się

Ex: The spy managed to slip through the heavily guarded compound, evading security cameras and patrols. 
to do up
to do up
[Czasownik]

to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories

zapiąć, zamykać

zapiąć, zamykać

Ex: She asked for help to do up the zipper on the back of her dress. 
mind-boggling
mind-boggling
[przymiotnik]

extremely surprising, confusing, or difficult to understand

oszałamiający, zdumiewający

oszałamiający, zdumiewający

Ex: The complexity of the theory was mind-boggling, even for the experts. 
to munch
to munch
[Czasownik]

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

żuć, chrupać

żuć, chrupać

Ex: During the movie, we sat on the couch and munch on popcorn. 
random
random
[przymiotnik]

chosen, done, or happening by chance and without any particular plan, method, or purpose

losowy, przypadkowy

losowy, przypadkowy

Ex: He found a random book on the shelf that turned out to be quite interesting. 
worst-case scenario

the most severe or negative outcome that could happen in a given situation

najgorszy scenariusz, najgorszy przypadek

najgorszy scenariusz, najgorszy przypadek

Ex: The worst-case scenario would be having to cancel the event at the last minute. 
recurring
recurring
[przymiotnik]

happening or appearing repeatedly

powtarzający się, okresowy

powtarzający się, okresowy

Ex: She experienced recurring headaches every few days. 
painstakingly
painstakingly
[przysłówek]

in a way that shows or involves great care, effort, and attention to detail

skrupulatnie, z wielką starannością

skrupulatnie, z wielką starannością

Ex: She painstakingly painted each petal of the flower by hand. 
tedious
tedious
[przymiotnik]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

nudny, męczący

nudny, męczący

Ex: The tedious task of filing paperwork made the afternoon drag on. 
stroke
stroke
[Rzeczownik]

a gentle, intentional touch, often with the hand, used to comfort, show affection, or provide reassurance

pieszczota, głaskanie

pieszczota, głaskanie

Ex: She gave the cat a comforting stroke. 
bizarre
bizarre
[przymiotnik]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

dziwaczny, niezwykły

dziwaczny, niezwykły

Ex: The bizarre sculpture in the park, with its surreal combination of animal and human features, intrigued passersby. 
vividly
vividly
[przysłówek]

in a clear and detailed manner

żywo, w jasny i szczegółowy sposób

żywo, w jasny i szczegółowy sposób

Ex: She vividly remembers the first time they met, as if it were yesterday. 
to struggle
to struggle
[Czasownik]

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

walczyć, starać się

walczyć, starać się

Ex: He struggled to lift the heavy box onto the shelf, but with determination, he eventually succeeded. 
contest
contest
[Rzeczownik]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

konkurs, zawody

konkurs, zawody

Ex: The contest for the championship title was intense and thrilling. 
vision
vision
[Rzeczownik]

a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future

wizja, perspektywa

wizja, perspektywa

monstrous
monstrous
[przymiotnik]

very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening

potworny, przerażający

potworny, przerażający

Ex: The monstrous creature in the horror movie terrified the audience. 
melody
melody
[Rzeczownik]

the arrangement or succession of single musical notes in a tune or piece of music

melodia

melodia

Ex: The melody of the song was catchy and easily recognizable, making it a favorite among listeners. 
ready-made
ready-made
[przymiotnik]

made in advance and available for immediate use or purchase, without the need for any additional preparation or assembly

gotowy, gotowy do użycia

gotowy, gotowy do użycia

Ex: They bought a ready-made cake from the bakery to save time for the party. 
round
round
[Rzeczownik]

a period of play in certain sports during which one team or competitor is on the offensive, attempting to score or defeat their opponent

runda, tura

runda, tura

ups and downs

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

wzloty i upadki, dobre i złe chwile

wzloty i upadki, dobre i złe chwile

Ex: In the world of business, you have to be prepared for the ups and downs of the market, which can be unpredictable. 
sooner or later

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

Ex: Sooner or later, everyone faces challenges and adversity in their lives; it's a part of the human experience. 
pros and cons

the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

Ex: Before making a decision on whether to accept the job offer, she carefully weighed the pros and cons, considering factors such as salary, work-life balance, and career growth. 
(every|) now and then

on irregular but not rare occasions

Ex: She enjoys a dessert now and then. 
sick and tired

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

mieć czegoś dosyć, znudzony lub zirytowany czymś

mieć czegoś dosyć, znudzony lub zirytowany czymś

Ex: I'm sick and tired of waiting for him to call. 
more or less

used to indicate a rough estimate without precise measurements or exact figures

Ex: The trip will take more or less five hours, depending on traffic. 
touch and go

involving risk and uncertainty

niepewne i ryzykowne, mogło pójść w każdą stronę

niepewne i ryzykowne, mogło pójść w każdą stronę

Ex: It's touch and go whether he'll pull through at the end of this month. 
peace and quiet

a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility

Ex: After a busy week, all I want is some peace and quiet to relax. 
safe and sound

not damaged or injured in any way

cały i zdrowy, bez szwanku

cały i zdrowy, bez szwanku

Ex: After the storm, the children were found safe and sound. 
slowly but surely

with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time

Ex: Slowly but surely, she improved her fitness by sticking to her workout routine. 
come rain or come shine

no matter what happens

Ex: We'll meet at the park, come rain or come shine. 
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