Prawda, Tajemnica i Oszustwo - Głębokość i Powierzchnia

Opanuj angielskie idiomy dotyczące głębi i powierzchni, takie jak 'więcej niż się wydaje' i 'na pierwszy rzut oka'.

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English idioms relate to Truth, Secrecy, & Deception

chapter and verse

[Fraza]

a report of something with complete or exact details

wszystkie szczegóły, dokładny opis

Ex: The lawyer presented the evidence, citing chapter and verse, to support her client's innocence.

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facts and figures

[Fraza]

full and exact information about something

fakty i liczby, dokładne dane

Ex: The researcher presented a detailed report with facts and figures to demonstrate the impact of climate change on coastal regions.

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more than meets the eye

[Fraza]

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

jest w tym więcej, to nie takie proste

Ex: The new employee seemed quiet and reserved, but there was definitely more than meets the eye as she turned out to be a talented artist and musician.

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nightmare dressed like a daydream

[Fraza]

a person or thing that looks nice or pleasant but turns out to be very unpleasant or troublesome

ładne opakowanie same problemy, ładne z zewnątrz, kłopotliwe w środku

Ex: She thought her new job would be a dream come true, but it turned out to be a nightmare dressed like a daydream, with long hours and a toxic work environment.

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poker face

[Rzeczownik]

a facial expression that does not reveal a person's feelings or thoughts

pokerowa twarz, kamienna twarz

Ex: Despite the pressure, he maintained a poker face during the negotiation, never revealing his excitement or desperation.

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on the face of it

[Fraza]

used to state that something appears to be true or appealing at first glance

na pierwszy rzut oka, pozornie

Ex: On the face of it, the job offer seemed perfect, but after researching the company culture, I realized it might not be the right fit.

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to scratch the surface

[Fraza]

to fail to deal with all aspects of a problem, topic, etc.

ledwie liznąć temat, nie wejść w szczegóły

Ex: The introductory course only scratches the surface of the subject; to truly master it, one must pursue advanced studies.

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blessing in disguise

[Fraza]

a situation or event that seems problematic or unfortunate at first but later results in something positive and pleasant

szczęście w nieszczęściu, coś złego, co wyszło na dobre

Ex: Losing his job turned out to be a blessing in disguise as it led him to discover a new career path that brought him more fulfillment and success.

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bird's eye view

[Fraza]

a general analysis of something

ogólny ogląd, całościowy obraz

Ex: From the top of the mountain, we had a bird's eye view of the entire valley with its sprawling landscapes and winding rivers.

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to see the forest for the trees

[Fraza]

to understand something from a general perspective without getting too involved in details

widzieć szerszy obraz, patrzeć całościowo

Ex: The manager was so fixated on the daily tasks that she couldn't see the forest for the trees, neglecting long-term strategic planning.

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the devil is in the detail

[Zdanie]

used in a situation where details need to be closely inspected or paid attention to

diabeł tkwi w szczegółach, wszystko rozbija się o szczegóły

Ex: The contract seemed straightforward, but the devil is in the details, and we discovered unfavorable clauses that required careful negotiation.

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to dot the i's and cross the t's

[Fraza]

to make sure no detail goes unnoticed in completing a task

dopiąć wszystko na ostatni guzik, sprawdzić każdy drobiazg

Ex: I made sure to cross my t's and dot my i's when installing the circuit breaker—you can never be too careful with electrical work.

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the power behind the throne

[Fraza]

an individual who possesses great influence over someone who is officially in charge

szara eminencja, człowiek zza kulis

Ex: The prime minister's chief advisor was known as the power behind the throne, as they held immense sway over government policies.

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in broad strokes

[Fraza]

used to say that something is discussed in a general or basic way, without going into too much detail or specific information

w ogólnych zarysach, bez wchodzenia w szczegóły

Ex: The presentation outlined the project in broad strokes, highlighting the main goals and objectives without going into specific details.

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with a fine-tooth comb

[Fraza]

used to imply a very careful and thorough examination of something, often with great attention to detail and a focus on finding even the smallest flaws or errors

bardzo dokładnie, pod lupą

Ex: The detective went through the crime scene with a fine-tooth comb, searching for any clues that could lead to the perpetrator.

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deep down

[Fraza]

used to refer to a person's true feelings or beliefs that they may not openly show

w głębi duszy, w środku

Ex: Deep down, she knew that her decision was driven by fear rather than genuine concern.

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the big picture

[Fraza]

the overall view or perspective of a situation, rather than focusing on small details

szerszy obraz, całościowy obraz

Ex: When facing a challenging decision, it's crucial to consider the big picture and evaluate the potential impact on all stakeholders involved.

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not the half of it

[Fraza]

used to suggest that a situation or story is more complicated or interesting than what has been revealed or discussed so far

to jeszcze nie wszystko, to dopiero część historii

Ex: She told me about her difficult day at work, but that's only the half of it; there were also personal challenges she faced during the same time.

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Prawda, Tajemnica i Oszustwo
Deception	Secrecy	Zachowywanie Tajemnic	Kłamstwo i Przesada
Oczywistość	Pretense	Ujawnianie Sekretów	Głębokość i Powierzchnia
Zaufanie i Uczciwość	Prawdziwość	Pochlebstwo i przechwałki

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