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Wpływ i Zaangażowanie - Mieć efekt

Odkryj, jak angielskie idiomy, takie jak "take a toll on" i "strike a note", odnoszą się do wywierania wpływu w języku angielskim.

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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement
to [leave] a (sour|bad) taste in {one's} [mouth]

to leave a lasting negative effect on someone

Ex: The dishonesty of the salesperson left a bad taste in my mouth, making me hesitant to do business with the company again.
to [take] {sth} on the chin

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

Ex: The company took it on the chin as a symbol of the system in the Sixties.When it was accused of racism, sexism, anti-environmentalism, it reacted defensively, exacerbating the situation.
to [take] a toll on {sb/sth}

to have a severe negative effect on someone or something, in a way that lasts for a long time

Ex: The long hours of overtime work were taking a toll on his personal life, leaving him with little time for relaxation or family.
to [do] good
to do good
[Fraza]

to perform actions or engage in behavior that is beneficial, helpful, or morally upright, often with the intention of making a positive impact on others or the world

Ex: By recycling and reducing waste, we can do good for the environment and promote sustainability.
to [turn] {one's} head

to have an influence on how someone behaves, particularly by making them seem too important or proud

Ex: The sudden fame has turned her head, making her behave arrogantly and disregard others' opinions.
to [have] a part (to play|) in {sth}

to be an important factor in something

Ex: In a democratic society, every citizen has a part to play in the political process by voting and expressing their opinions.
to [cut] both ways

(of a process or action) to have two opposite effects, particularly a good and a bad one

Ex: The promotion's impact on her work-life balance cuts both ways, providing a higher position but demanding more hours of dedication.
(bad|rotten) apple
bad apple
[Fraza]

a person who causes trouble for others in a group and has a bad influence on them

Ex: In a harmonious community, addressing the behavior of a rotten apple is crucial to maintain peace and cohesion.
vicious (circle|cycle)
vicious circle
[Rzeczownik]

a situation where one problem brings about another and that only worsens the original problem

błędne koło, spirala negatywna

błędne koło, spirala negatywna

Ex: The vicious circle of poverty can be challenging to escape , as financial hardships can lead to limited opportunities and vice versa .

Błędne koło ubóstwa może być trudne do przerwania, ponieważ trudności finansowe mogą prowadzić do ograniczonych możliwości i na odwrót.

to [have] a horse in (the|this|that) race

to not have any personal gains in a particular situation

Ex: Residents in the community have a horse in this race, as they want to ensure their neighborhood remains safe and pleasant.
to [course] through {one's} (veins|blood)

to feel or experience something intensely, particularly an emotion or sensation

Ex: Generosity and kindness seem to course through his blood; he's always eager to help those in need.
to [leave] {one's} mark

to have a powerful and lasting effect on someone or something

Ex: The timeless classic novel has left its mark on literature, influencing generations of readers and writers.
ripple effect
ripple effect
[Rzeczownik]

an action or series of things that cause several other events to happen one after another

efekt domina, efekt fali

efekt domina, efekt fali

Ex: If we invest in renewable energy now , it will have a positive ripple effect on future generations .

Jeśli teraz zainwestujemy w energię odnawialną, będzie to miało pozytywny efekt domina na przyszłe pokolenia.

to [strike] a note

to behave in a way that expresses a particular attitude or feeling

Ex: Her thoughtful remarks during the meeting struck a note of unity and collaboration among team members.
to [make] inroads (into|on) {sth}

to have a significant impact or influence on something

Ex: They made inroads on their own traditional attachment to ' capital ' and implemented a tax on short-term capital gains in 1962.
to [cut] (no|little|much) ice with {sb}

to fail to have an influence or effect, particularly in changing someone's opinion about something opinion or decision

Ex: The argument that this would benefit European security and defence policy cuts no ice.
exception that proves the rule

rare or unusual cases that confirm the validity or effectiveness of a commonly accepted general principle or practice

Ex: While the restaurant consistently receives positive reviews, a few negative comments are exceptions that prove the rule of its excellent food.
a stroke of {sth}

a brief or sudden instance or occurrence of something particular, whether positive or negative

Ex: The breathtaking sunset over the horizon was a stroke of natural beauty, leaving everyone in awe.
to [do] a job on {sb/sth}

to harm or negatively affect someone or something

Ex: The persistent rumors did a job on Sarah's reputation at school.
to [break] the spell

to end the influence or control that someone or something has over another person

Ex: She was enchanted by the charming facade of the old mansion, but the creaking floorboards and eerie shadows soon broke the spell.
to [make] history

to do something important that will be remembered for a long time

Ex: The invention of the internet made history by revolutionizing global communication and information sharing.
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