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Pewność i Możliwość - Oczekiwania

Opanuj angielskie idiomy dotyczące oczekiwań, takie jak "cięcie musztardy" i "standardowy kurs".

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility
{not} [put] {sth} past {sb}

to believe that someone is capable of doing something, especially something negative or unexpected, based on their past behavior or character

Ex: He smiled politely, but I wouldn't put a revenge plan past him.
to [measure] other people's corn by {one's} own bushel

to judge or evaluate others based on one's own standards, abilities, or achievements, without considering their unique circumstances or perspectives

Ex: It's unfair to measure other people's corn by your own bushel when their lives are nothing like yours.
to [cut] the mustard

to meet expectations or perform satisfactorily in a given task or situation

Ex: She proved she could cut the mustard when the project suddenly doubled in size.
to [make] the grade

to succeed in reaching the desired result

Ex: If the players want to stay in the squad, they have to make the grade.
all sizzle and no steak

(of a person or thing) having a flashy or showy exterior, but when examined closely or experienced fully, it fails to meet expectations or deliver on its promises

Ex: Don't be fooled by the packaging; that product is all sizzle and no steak.
par for the course

used of a situation, outcome, or behavior that is considered typical, expected, or unsurprising given the circumstances

Ex: The hotel was noisy, but that's par for the course in that part of town.
to [come] up with the goods

to deliver what was promised or expected, especially when it comes to achieving a particular result or fulfilling an obligation

Ex: The sponsor wanted proof that the organizers could come up with the goods.
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