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Cechy - Znaczenie i Priorytet

Poznaj angielskie przysłowia dotyczące znaczenia i priorytetów, takie jak 'orły nigdy nie łapią much' i 'przecedzasz komara, a połykasz wielbłąda'.

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the head and feet keep warm, the rest will take no harm

used to suggest that by focusing on the core aspects and addressing them effectively, one can avoid unnecessary complications and protect oneself from potential risks or harm

Jeśli najważniejsze elementy są w porządku,  reszta jest mniej zagrożona

Jeśli najważniejsze elementy są w porządku, reszta jest mniej zagrożona

Ex: By making sure the most important parts of the business function well, the head and feet keep warm, the rest will take no harm, and we can avoid risks that come from neglecting the foundation. 
strain at gnats and swallow camels

used to describe the act of focusing excessively on small or insignificant details while ignoring or overlooking much larger and more important matters

Nie skupiaj się na drobiazgach,  ignorując większe problemy

Nie skupiaj się na drobiazgach, ignorując większe problemy

Ex: Instead of wasting time arguing about trivial matters, we need to focus on the real problems at hand.  We can't afford to strain at gnats and swallow camels. 
while the grass grows, the (horse|steed) starves

used to warn against neglecting immediate needs and responsibilities in favor of long-term aspirations, as doing so can lead to negative consequences

Nie zaniedbuj pilnej potrzeby dla odległego celu

Nie zaniedbuj pilnej potrzeby dla odległego celu

Ex: The parent who put off talking to their child about a serious issue found that the situation had escalated beyond their control - they had been too hesitant to act and suffered the consequences of while the grass grows the horse starves. 
eagles {not} catch flies

used to imply that people of high status or intelligence do not waste their time on trivial matters or insignificant people

Ważni ludzie nie tracą czasu na błahostki

Ważni ludzie nie tracą czasu na błahostki

Ex: The respected judge did not involve himself in minor legal disputes, as the saying goes, eagles never catch flies, but instead focused on upholding the law and maintaining justice. 
the mother of mischief is no bigger than a midge's wing

used to suggest that seemingly minor or insignificant things can be the root of significant problems or mischief

Wielki problem może zacząć się od drobiazgu

Wielki problem może zacząć się od drobiazgu

Ex: The seemingly harmless prank ended up causing a lot of trouble, proving that the mother of mischief is no bigger than a midge's wing. 
it is idle to swallow the cow and choke on the tail

used to imply that it is unwise to take on a task or challenge without being fully prepared to handle all of its components and potential consequences

Nie podejmuj zadania,  jeśli nie potrafisz poradzić sobie ze wszystkimi jego aspektami

Nie podejmuj zadania, jeśli nie potrafisz poradzić sobie ze wszystkimi jego aspektami

Ex: Mary wanted to run a marathon without training properly, but her coach warned her that it was idle to swallow the cow and choke on the tail. 
do not lose sight of the forest for the trees

used to emphasize that one should not become so focused on small details that one loses sight of the bigger picture or the main goal

Nie zagłębiaj się tak w szczegóły,  by stracić z oczu główny cel

Nie zagłębiaj się tak w szczegóły, by stracić z oczu główny cel

Ex: The project manager reminded her team to focus on the project goals and not get sidetracked by minor issues, emphasizing the importance of not losing sight of the forest for the trees. 
better one house spoiled than two

used to imply that it is better to sacrifice one thing to prevent the destruction or damage of two things, emphasizing the importance of making tough choices and prioritizing what is most valuable

Czasem lepiej poświęcić jedno,  aby nie ucierpiały oba

Czasem lepiej poświęcić jedno, aby nie ucierpiały oba

Ex: I had to end my partnership with my friend, but it was better one house spoiled than two - if we had continued to work together, it would have ruined our friendship and our business. 
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