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to hit the dirt

[Fraza]

to suddenly fall on the ground, often as a way of avoiding danger

Ex: When the thunderstorm hits , my dog gets scared hits the dirt, seeking refuge under the bed .

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red zone

[Rzeczownik]

an area that is dangerous or not allowed for people to use for a particular purpose

czerwona strefa

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armed to the teeth

[Fraza]

equipped with several weapons

Ex: The cybersecurity system armed to the teeth with firewalls and encryption , making it nearly impenetrable to cyberattacks .

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to bust a cap

[Fraza]

to shoot bullets from a gun

Ex: In the intense negotiation , they are willing bust a cap and walk away from the deal if their demands are n't met .

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eat hot lead

[Zdanie]

said to an enemy before shooting them dead with a gun

Ex: The sharpshooter taunted his opponent , saying , " Come on out , and youeat my lead! "

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sitting duck

[Rzeczownik]

someone or something that lacks enough defense or protection and is easy to be targeted

łatwy cel, siedząca kaczka

Ex: When you 're the only candidate opposing the incumbent with widespread support , you can feel like a sitting duck in the political arena .Kiedy jesteś jedynym kandydatem sprzeciwiającym się urzędującemu z powszechnym poparciem, możesz czuć się jak **łatwy cel** na arenie politycznej.

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on the offensive

[Fraza]

in the position or state of readiness for answering any attack or criticism

Ex: In response to the enemy 's incursion , the military shifted from a defensive stance to on the offensive, launching a counteroffensive to reclaim lost territory .

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late unpleasantness

[Rzeczownik]

used for referring to a recent war or conflict

niedawna nieprzyjemność, niedawny konflikt

Ex: The old veterans' club frequently gathers to reminisce about the late unpleasantness, sharing their wartime anecdotes.Stary klub weteranów często zbiera się, aby wspominać **niedawne nieprzyjemności**, dzieląc się swoimi wojennymi anegdotami.

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to put somebody to the sword

[Fraza]

to use a sword in order to murder or execute someone

Ex: In a fierce political debate, the candidate figuratively promised to put his opponent's arguments to the sword with his compelling rhetoric.

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to die with one's boots on

[Fraza]

to die while actively engaged in one's work, often in a heroic or dedicated manner

Ex: Despite his old age, the hardworking farmer continued tending to his fields and passed away doing what he loved, truly dying with his boots on.

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to blow one's brains out

[Fraza]

to shoot someone in their head and kill them

Ex: The economic crisis threatened to blow the company's finances and reputation's brains out, leading to a difficult recovery process.

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to let loose something

[Fraza]

to discharge a large number of bullets or explosives

Ex: The commander decided let loose the cavalry in a swift charge to break through the enemy 's defenses .

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to stand at bay

[Fraza]

to fight one's enemies or attackers that pursue one

Ex: The tight security measures at the event were effective in standing potential troublemakers at bay, ensuring a peaceful atmosphere.

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to duke it out

[Fraza]

to engage in a physical fight, typically using one's fists

Ex: When tensions flared on the ice during the hockey game , the players dropped their gloves and started duke it out in a fistfight .

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