Prawda, Tajemnica i Oszustwo - Pretense

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in name (only|alone) [Fraza]

used for saying that a person, thing, situation etc. is not actually like what their description, label, or title suggests

Ex: The political party claimed to support equality , but it was egalitarian in name alone , as its policies favored the privileged few .

to [keep] up appearances [Fraza]

to act and behave as if everything is fine so that others do not find out about one's problems

Ex: The crumbling mansion was meticulously maintained on the outside to keep up appearances , concealing the decay within .

lip service [Rzeczownik]

puste słowa

Ex: The manager paid lip service to employee feedback but never implemented any of the suggested changes .

Kierownik okazał lip service opinii pracowników, ale nigdy nie wdrożył żadnych sugerowanych zmian.

to [put] {one's} money where {one's} [mouth] [is] [Fraza]

to take action that proves one's sincerity or commitment to what one has said by investing or spending money on it

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wolf in (sheep's|lamb's) clothing [Fraza]

an evil person who seems nice and friendly

Ex: The online scam presented itself as a legitimate opportunity , but it was a wolf in lamb 's clothing , preying on unsuspecting victims .

to [play] dead [Fraza]

to fake death by lying on the ground without moving

Ex: In order to avoid being caught , the thief played dead by lying motionless on the ground until the police passed by .

to [put] on a brave (face|front) [Fraza]

to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

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to [play] it cool [Fraza]

to act calmly in order to hide one's anger, enthusiasm, fear, etc. from others

Ex: Even though he was excited about the job offer , he played it cool during the interview , not revealing his enthusiasm too soon .

to [cry] wolf [Fraza]

to have a bad reputation of calling for help when one does not really need any, and so making oneself untrustworthy

Ex: The tabloid 's reputation for sensationalizing stories led many readers to dismiss their latest headline as just another instance of crying wolf .

crocodile tears [Rzeczownik]

krokodyle łzy

Ex: Despite his apologies , his actions revealed that his remorse was nothing more than crocodile tears .

Pomimo jego przeprosin, jego działania ujawniły, że jego żal był niczym więcej niż krokodylimi łzami.

butter would not melt in {one's} mouth [Zdanie]

used for saying that a person only appears to be nice or innocent, but they are not like that in reality

Ex: The politician spoke with such sincerity , as if butter would not melt in his mouth , but his actions revealed a pattern of corruption and deceit .

to [put] on an act [Fraza]

to talk or behave in a way that is fake

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accidentally on purpose [Fraza]

used to refer to when someone does something intentionally, but pretends as if it was an accident

Ex: The employee accidentally on purpose left confidential documents on the boss 's desk to draw attention to a certain

stool pigeon [Rzeczownik]

kapuś

Ex: The mob boss suspected there was a " stool pigeon " within his organization , leaking information to rival gangs .

Szef mafii podejrzewał, że w jego organizacji jest kapuś, który przecieka informacje do rywalizujących gangów.

to [play] possum [Fraza]

to pretend as if one is asleep or dead so that others will not bother or attack one

Ex: In the negotiation , the experienced diplomat knew when to play possum and maintain silence to gain leverage .

paper tiger [Rzeczownik]

papierowy tygrys

Ex: The politician 's promises of reform proved to be nothing more than a " paper tiger " as their actions contradicted their words .

Obietnice reform polityka okazały się niczym więcej niż papierowym tygrysem, ponieważ ich działania przeczyły ich słowom.

[whistle] in the dark [Fraza]

to act as if one is not afraid or worried

Ex: Susan , feeling uneasy in the unfamiliar neighborhood , tried to " whistle in the dark " and walked briskly while pretending to be self-assured .

to [turn] on the waterworks [Fraza]

to begin crying just to get others to sympathize with one or do what one asks of them

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champagne taste on a beer budget [Zdanie]

used when someone likes to have things so expensive they cannot possibly afford

Ex: Despite his modest income , he insisted on staying at high-end hotels during his vacation , showcasing his champagne taste on a beer budget .

to [strike] an attitude of {sth} [Fraza]

to purposefully choose to behave in a specific manner to show a specific idea or leave a specific impression

Ex: In order to negotiate effectively , the diplomat knew she had to strike an attitude of empathy and understanding towards the opposing party .

Prawda, Tajemnica i Oszustwo
Deception	Tajemnica	Zachowywanie tajemnic	Kłamstwo & Przesada
Oczywistość	Pretense	Ujawnianie sekretów	Głębia i Powierzchnia
Zaufanie & Uczciwość	Prawdomówność	Schlechtowanie & Przechwałki