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Wynik i Wpływ - Konsekwencje

Opanuj angielskie przysłowia przedstawiające konsekwencje, takie jak "co posiejesz, to zbierzesz" i "łapanie jest przed wieszaniem".

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a bad padlock invites a picklock

used to say that it is important to take proactive steps to protect oneself and one's belongings, rather than relying on weak or unreliable security measures

Słabe zabezpieczenie ułatwia nadużycia

Słabe zabezpieczenie ułatwia nadużycia

Ex: The security expert warned the business owner that a bad padlock invites a picklock.  They advised them to invest in better security measures. 
as you make your bed, so you must lie (up|) on it

used to imply that individuals are responsible for the consequences of their actions and must accept the outcomes of their choices

Trzeba przyjąć konsekwencje własnych wyborów

Trzeba przyjąć konsekwencje własnych wyborów

Ex: Sarah knew that skipping classes would hurt her grades, but she did it anyway.  Now she's failing and has to repeat the semester.  As she made her bed, so she must lie on it. 
after dinner comes the reckoning

used to warn that there will be consequences for one's actions, particularly if they involve indulgence or excess

Przyjemność i przesada mają ostatecznie swoją cenę

Przyjemność i przesada mają ostatecznie swoją cenę

Ex: The couple enjoyed a luxurious vacation, but knew that their credit card bill would be waiting for them at home.  After dinner comes the reckoning. 
catching is before hanging

used to say that offenders must be caught before they can be punished for their crimes, emphasizing the importance of taking necessary actions before consequences can occur

Przed ukaraniem trzeba najpierw schwytać sprawcę i udowodnić winę

Przed ukaraniem trzeba najpierw schwytać sprawcę i udowodnić winę

Ex: The school administration understands that catching is before hanging, so they have implemented strict disciplinary policies to deter students from engaging in inappropriate behavior. 
curiosity killed the cat

used to suggest that sometimes it is better to avoid prying too deeply into a situation or trying to discover too much information, as this can have negative consequences

Nadmierna ciekawość może sprowadzić kłopoty

Nadmierna ciekawość może sprowadzić kłopoty

Ex: I'm not sure we should explore this abandoned building.  You know what they say - curiosity killed the cat. 
every bullet has (a|its) billet

used to highlight the idea that every action or decision has consequences or repercussions

Każda decyzja lub działanie ma konsekwencje

Każda decyzja lub działanie ma konsekwencje

Ex: In business, it's important to remember that every bullet has a billet.  Every decision you make can have a big impact on your company's success or failure. 
evil doers are evil dreaders

used to highlight the notion that those who engage in wrongdoing often live in fear or anticipate negative repercussions

Ci,  którzy czynią źle

Ci, którzy czynią źle

Ex: The corrupt politician was always looking over his shoulder, knowing that his misdeeds could be exposed at any moment.  Evil doers are evil dreaders as they say. 
give a thing, and take a thing to wear the devil's gold ring

used to imply that entering into a transaction or exchange without fully understanding the terms or evaluating the risks involved can lead to negative outcomes or undesirable consequences

Nieprzemyślana transakcja może mieć złe konsekwencje

Nieprzemyślana transakcja może mieć złe konsekwencje

Ex: He was warned not to accept under-the-table benefits from the company but ignored the advice, believing he could give a thing, and take a thing to wear the devil's gold ring while avoiding getting caught. 
the greater the truth, the greater the libel

used to suggest that the more damaging or scandalous the truth is, the more likely it is to result in a lawsuit or other legal action for defamation

Im bardziej kompromitująca prawda,  tym większe ryzyko pozwu o zniesławienie

Im bardziej kompromitująca prawda, tym większe ryzyko pozwu o zniesławienie

Ex: When the journalist exposed the corrupt practices of the politician, he was sued for libel.  The greater the truth, the greater the libel. 
one year's seeding makes seven years' weeding

used to imply that a small mistake or oversight can lead to significant problems that require a lot of effort and time to fix

Mały błąd może spowodować lata problemów

Mały błąd może spowodować lata problemów

Ex: The company overlooked a small detail in their contract, and now they're facing a costly lawsuit.  It's a reminder that one year's seeding makes seven years' weeding. 
there is no such thing as (a|) free lunch

used to say that everything has a cost or consequence, even if it is not immediately apparent

Nic nie jest naprawdę darmowe,  wszystko ma swoją cenę

Nic nie jest naprawdę darmowe, wszystko ma swoją cenę

Ex: The online platform was offering free access to educational resources, but users had to provide personal information that was later sold to advertisers.  There is no such thing as a free lunch. 
what goes over the devil's back comes (right|) under his belly

used to emphasize that there is no escaping the repercussions of one's misdeeds

Nie da się uciec od konsekwencji złych czynów

Nie da się uciec od konsekwencji złych czynów

Ex: The business owner thought they could evade taxes and not get caught, but now they're facing fines and legal consequences.  What goes over the devil's back comes under his belly. 
you reap what you sow

used to suggest that one's actions or behavior will have corresponding consequences or outcomes, whether they are positive or negative

Skutki twoich działań odpowiadają temu,  jak postępujesz

Skutki twoich działań odpowiadają temu, jak postępujesz

Ex: The business person knew that if they treated their customers well, they would have repeat business.  After all, you reap what you sow. 
old sins cast long shadows

used to suggest that past mistakes or wrongdoings can have long-lasting consequences and continue to haunt or affect a person even after many years have passed

Błędy z przeszłości mogą mieć skutki przez wiele lat

Błędy z przeszłości mogą mieć skutki przez wiele lat

Ex: The company's previous unethical practices were exposed, and as old sins cast long shadows, it led to a loss of customers and revenue. 
if you sell the cow, you sell her milk too

used to suggest that if one gives up or sells something valuable, one also gives up the benefits and advantages that come with it

Rezygnując z czegoś,  tracisz również płynące z tego korzyści

Rezygnując z czegoś, tracisz również płynące z tego korzyści

Ex: The inventor who sold their patent for a large sum of money also had to give up the right to profit from the invention in the future.  If you sell the cow, you sell her milk too. 
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