Opinia - Argument

Zanurz się w angielskich idiomach dotyczących kłótni, takich jak "call off the dogs" i "blazing row".

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water under the bridge

[Fraza]

used to say that there is no point in arguing about unpleasant things that happened in the past

było, nie ma sensu tego rozgrzebywać

Ex: Yes, we had our differences in the past, but that's all water under the bridge now.

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blazing row

[Rzeczownik]

a very violent and intense argument between two parties

ostra kłótnia, gwałtowna awantura

Ex: Last night, they had a blazing row over their differing political views.

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to jump down one's throat

[Fraza]

to reply quickly and rudely to someone

naskoczyć na kogoś, ostro odpowiedzieć

Ex: When I asked a simple question, he jumped down my throat with a harsh response.

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to have it out with somebody

[Fraza]

to talk to someone frankly in order to settle a dispute or argument

wyjaśnić sobie coś z kimś, porozmawiać szczerze

Ex: After weeks of tension, they finally decided to have it out with each other and discuss their issues openly.

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do not get me started

[Zdanie]

used to ask someone not to make one talk about a certain topic as it might start a lengthy, unpleasant discussion

nawet mnie nie zaczynaj, nie zaczynaj tego tematu

Ex: Oh, don't get me started on reality TV shows; I have a lot to say about their negative influence on society.

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to go (at it) hammer and tongs

[Fraza]

to engage in an activity, particularly an argument, in a forceful, energetic, or violent manner

iść na całego, kłócić się na ostro

Ex: He goes hammer and tongs in exposing the evil men through his pen.

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the lion's den

[Fraza]

a state or situation in which one must face extreme hostility

jaskinia lwa, w samym środku wrogów

Ex: As a whistleblower, she knew that speaking up would be like entering the lion's den, facing potential retaliation from powerful individuals.

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to teach one's grandmother (how) to suck eggs

[Fraza]

to offer unnecessary or redundant instruction or advice to someone who is already experienced or knowledgeable in that particular area

pouczać fachowca, uczyć kogoś, kto zna się lepiej

Ex: These young hotshots come in and try to prove they know the ropes better than we do, like they're teaching their grandmothers how to suck eggs.

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to cut off one's nose to spite one's face

[Fraza]

to do something with the intention of harming or punishing someone only to face the consequences oneself

robić sobie na złość, mścić się własnym kosztem

Ex: Jane refused to accept a job offer from her dream company simply because her ex-boyfriend worked there, cutting off her nose to spite her face.

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to show somebody the door

[Fraza]

to angrily ask someone to leave a place

wyrzucić kogoś za drzwi, kazać komuś wyjść

Ex: After his disrespectful comments, the manager showed the employee the door, making it clear that his behavior was unacceptable.

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to swear a blue streak

[Fraza]

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

kląć jak szewc, sypać przekleństwami

Ex: When the car broke down again, John cursed a blue streak, venting his frustration at the never-ending mechanical issues.

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monkey in the middle

[Fraza]

a person who is in the middle of two fighting or arguing sides

człowiek między młotem a kowadłem, uwikłany między dwie strony

Ex: The new employee found themselves as the monkey in the middle, caught between conflicting demands from their supervisors and co-workers.

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running battle

[Rzeczownik]

an argument or fight with someone that keeps on going for a long time

ciągły spór, niekończąca się batalia

Ex: The two companies have been locked in a running battle for market dominance, constantly competing for customers and market share.

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shouting match

[Rzeczownik]

a loud argument

wrzaskliwa kłótnia, kłótnia na krzyki

Ex: The meeting descended into a shouting match as participants angrily debated the proposed changes to the project.

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to call off the dogs

[Fraza]

to stop criticizing or attacking another person

przestać kogoś atakować, odpuścić komuś

Ex: After realizing the suspect's innocence, the detective called off the dogs, stopping the investigation and releasing the individual from custody.

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battle of wills

[Fraza]

a situation involving two people who refuse to compromise, hoping the other individual does so first

próba sił, starcie uporu

Ex: The negotiation turned into a battle of wills as both parties refused to compromise on their key demands, resulting in a deadlock.

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to lock horns

[Fraza]

to become involved in an argument or fight with someone

zetrzeć się z kimś, wejść z kimś w konflikt

Ex: The two politicians locked horns during the debate, fiercely arguing over their differing approaches to economic policy.

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