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Opanuj angielskie idiomy związane z nieuwagą, takie jak "asleep at the wheel" i "brown study".

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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach
to [get|take|keep] {one's} mind off {sth}

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: Find a hobby.That'll keep your mind off things.
brown study
brown study
[Rzeczownik]

a state in which one is very deep in thought and not aware of one's surroundings

głęboka zaduma, całkowite zamyślenie

głęboka zaduma, całkowite zamyślenie

Ex: While waiting for the bus , he often slips into a brown study, imagining distant places and adventures .

Czekając na autobus, często wpada w głęboką zadumę, wyobrażając sobie odległe miejsca i przygody.

to [give] {sb/sth} (a|the) once-over

to examine a thing or person very quickly

Ex: When considering buying a used car, it's essential to give it a once-over to look for any visible issues or signs of wear and tear.
if (it|this) (was|were) a snake, it would have bitten you

said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

Ex: You're frantically searching for your keys, but they were on the kitchen counter the whole time.Your friend chuckles and says, "If it were a snake, it would have bitten you!"
XYZ
XYZ
[Zdanie]

used to tell someone that the zipper of their pants is open

Ex: At the office meeting, my coworker mouthed 'XYZ' when he noticed my open zipper, allowing me to address it without any workplace awkwardness.
(head|) in the clouds

used to say that a person is thinking about things that are unrealistic or impractical

Ex: The professor's lectures are so abstract; it's like he has his head in the clouds and doesn't connect with the practical aspects of the subject.
asleep at the wheel

not paying attention or not doing one's job properly, often resulting in mistakes or negative consequences

Ex: The government has been asleep at the wheel when it comes to addressing climate change, they haven't done enough to reduce carbon emissions.
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