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an arm and (a|) leg

a large sum of money

Ex: Fixing the car after the accident cost me an arm and a leg.
to [twist] {one's} arm

to force or persuade someone to do something they are unwilling to do

Ex: The team lead had to twist a few arms to ensure everyone met the project deadline.
to [get] off {one's} back

to finally stop criticizing or annoying someone

Ex: He only apologized so his coworkers would get off his back.
to [get|put] {one's} back up

to make someone become really annoyed or angry

Ex: Mentioning politics tends to put people's back up.
the [shirt] off {one's} [back]

everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

Ex: Do not ask him for more money; he has already given you the shirt off his back.
to [let] {sth} roll off {one's} [back]

to not allow negative things such as an unfair criticism, etc. to have any effect on one

Ex: The coach told the team to let the criticism roll off their backs and focus on the next match.
you scratch my back and I will scratch yours

used suggest that if one does a favor for someone, they will be more likely to reciprocate that favor in the future

Ex: I helped my friend move last weekend, and now he's offering to lend me his truck - it's a classic case of you scratch my backand I'll scratch yours.
to [have] a bone to pick with {sb}

to have a problem with someone or be annoyed with them and want to tell them all about it

Ex: If you have a bone to pick with me, say it now.
to bone up
to bone up
[Czasownik]

to study or prepare intensively for something

podnieść poziom wiedzy, intensywnie się uczyć

podnieść poziom wiedzy, intensywnie się uczyć

Ex: They 've boned up on history for weeks .

Przez tygodnie intensywnie przygotowywali się z historii.

bonehead
bonehead
[Rzeczownik]

a stupid or stubbornly foolish person

głupiec, uparty głupiec

głupiec, uparty głupiec

Ex: The coach yelled at the bonehead who kept breaking the same rule .

Trener krzyknął na głupca, który wciąż łamał tę samą zasadę.

boney
boney
[przymiotnik]

extremely thin or lacking flesh

kościsty, wychudzony

kościsty, wychudzony

Ex: Despite being boney, he was surprisingly strong and agile.

Mimo że był chudy, był zaskakująco silny i zwinny.

to [make] no bones about {sth}

to not hesitate to do or say what one truly wants

Ex: The professor made no bones about the difficulty of the upcoming exam, warning the students to prepare thoroughly.
skin and bone

used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unattractive and unhealthy way

Ex: He looked at his emaciated body in the mirror nothing but skin and bone.
birdbrain
birdbrain
[Rzeczownik]

a silly or foolish person with little intelligence

głupiec, ptasi móżdżek

głupiec, ptasi móżdżek

Ex: The scatterbrained assistant earned the nickname birdbrain around the office.

Roztrzepany asystent zdobył przydomek ptasi móżdżek w biurze.

brainy
brainy
[przymiotnik]

very smart

mądry, błyskotliwy

mądry, błyskotliwy

Ex: Despite his young age , he 's an incredibly brainy child , already showing signs of exceptional intelligence .

Pomimo młodego wieku, jest niesamowicie bystrym dzieckiem, które już wykazuje oznaki wyjątkowej inteligencji.

to [pick] {one's} [brain]

to ask a knowledgeable or informed person their opinion on something

Ex: Before we choose a location, let's pick Maria's brain; she knows the city well.
to [rack] {one's} [brain]

to think hard or make a great effort to remember or solve something

Ex: I've been racking my brain, but I can't figure out where I left the keys.
scatterbrain
scatterbrain
[Rzeczownik]

a person who is consistently forgetful, unfocused, and disorganized

roztargniony, zapominalski

roztargniony, zapominalski

Ex: Her friends lovingly teased her for being a scatterbrain who could never stick to a plan .

Jej przyjaciele z czułością dokuczali jej za bycie roztargnioną, która nigdy nie mogła trzymać się planu.

to [keep] {one's} eyes (peeled|open|skinned)

to be careful to notice a thing or person

Ex: I will keep my eyes peeled for your package while you are away.
to [see] eye to eye

to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

Ex: It took some time for the new colleagues to understand each other's perspectives, but eventually, they began to see eye to eye and work collaboratively.
shuteye
shuteye
[Rzeczownik]

informal expression for getting some rest

sen, odpoczynek

sen, odpoczynek

Ex: They decided to call it a night and get some shuteye before the big meeting .

Postanowili zakończyć noc i trochę pospać przed dużym spotkaniem.

finger-pointing
finger-pointing
[Rzeczownik]

the act of assigning blame to others, often to deflect responsibility from oneself

wzajemne oskarżenia, obwinianie się

wzajemne oskarżenia, obwinianie się

Ex: To foster a positive work environment , the manager discouraged finger-pointing and encouraged teamwork .

Aby stworzyć pozytywne środowisko pracy, menedżer zniechęcał do wskazywania palcem i zachęcał do pracy zespołowej.

to [lift|raise] a finger

to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

Ex: He complains about the mess but never raises a finger to clean it.
to [put] {one's} finger on {sth}

to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason

Ex: After hours of searching for the missing document, she finally put her finger on it hidden under a stack of papers.
to [give|flip] {sb} the finger

to raise one's middle finger and point it toward a person to show one is angry with them, hates, or disrespects them

Ex: The photo showed a tourist flipping the finger at the statue.
to [wrap|twist|wind] {sb} around {one's} (little|) finger

to manage to convince someone to do whatever one asks of them out of love or respect that they have for one

Ex: Don't let him wind you around his finger just because you admire him.
cold feet
cold feet
[Rzeczownik]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

strach, panika

strach, panika

Ex: Their cold feet delayed the launch by another month .

Sportowiec doświadczył zimnych stóp przed wyścigiem mistrzowskim, czując się przytłoczony presją i oczekiwaniami.

footloose
footloose
[przymiotnik]

unconstrained and able to move about or act freely

wolny jak wiatr, bez ograniczeń

wolny jak wiatr, bez ograniczeń

Ex: They decided to sell their house and live a footloose life in an RV, exploring the country.

Zdecydowali się sprzedać swój dom i wieść beztroskie życie w kamperze, zwiedzając kraj.

to [foot] the bill

to accept the financial burden or responsibility for a certain project, service, or event, and pay for it

Ex: My parents footed the bill for my first year at university.
a foot in the door

an opportunity for starting a business or entering an organization, etc. in order to achieve a higher level of success later

Ex: Getting published in that journal gave him a foot in the door in academia.
to [get] {one's} feet wet

to do something that one has not done before in order to become more experienced or familiar with it

Ex: Don't worry about being perfect; just get your feet wet first.
to hotfoot
to hotfoot
[Czasownik]

to move quickly or in a hurry

pospieszyć się, szybko się poruszać

pospieszyć się, szybko się poruszać

Ex: He realized he was late and hotfooted through the crowded streets to make his appointment .

Zdał sobie sprawę, że się spóźnia i pospiesznie przemierzał zatłoczone ulice, aby zdążyć na spotkanie.

to [have] a lead foot

to have a tendency to drive very fast

Ex: The racing enthusiast admitted he has a lead foot on the track but is mindful of speed limits on regular roads.
one foot in the grave

the state of being close to death due to old age or a fatal sickness

Ex: With his reckless lifestyle, some thought the rock star had one foot in the grave, but he surprised everyone by making a comeback.
to [put] {one's} foot down

to firmly take control and enforce a specific action

Ex: I had to put my foot down and tell the team we were not changing the deadline again.
quick on {one's} feet

able to think and respond rapidly in challenging or unexpected situations

Ex: To succeed in a dynamic job like journalism, you have to be quick on your feet to cover breaking news.
to [sweep] {sb} off {one's} feet

to make someone have intense romantic feelings for one

Ex: The romantic gesture swept her off her feet.
to [throw] {oneself} at {one's} feet

to beg someone for help or forgiveness

Ex: After betraying his friends, he threw himself at their feet and asked for another chance.
to [get|start] off on the wrong foot

to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

Ex: Their first meeting got off on the wrong foot.
to [flap] {one's} gums

to talk in great length without mentioning anything important or of high value

Ex: She's flapping her gums again instead of working.
to [bust] a gut

to laugh really hard, particularly to the point that one's stomach hurts

Ex: The unexpected comedic twist in the movie had the whole cinema laughing so heartily that it seemed like they might bust a gut.
to [have] the (guts|nerve|spine)

to have the necessary conviction or be brave enough to get something done

Ex: It takes guts to admit you were wrong.
cheeky
cheeky
[przymiotnik]

showing impolite behavior in a manner that is amusing or endearing

bezczelny, figlarny

bezczelny, figlarny

Ex: His cheeky remarks often landed him in trouble with his teachers .

Jego zuchwałe uwagi często wpędzały go w kłopoty z nauczycielami.

with {one's} tongue in {one's} cheek

in an ironic, humorous, or insincere way, not meant to be taken literally

Ex: I praised his cooking with my tongue in my cheek after he burned the soup.
to [turn] the other cheek

to respond to an offense with patience, forgiveness, and a peaceful attitude instead of retaliating or seeking revenge

Ex: Turning the other cheek doesn't mean letting people walk all over you.
to [have] an eye for {sth}

to naturally be good at noticing, judging, or appreciating something, particularly a thing's value or a person's talents

Ex: The editor has an eye for a good story.
to eye
to eye
[Czasownik]

to look at or observe someone or something in a particular way, often with interest or suspicion

obserwować, przyglądać się

obserwować, przyglądać się

Ex: The cat eyed the playful puppy from a distance , unsure whether to approach or stay away .

Kot przyglądał się figlarnemu szczeniakowi z daleka, niepewny, czy podejść, czy trzymać się z dala.

eyesore
eyesore
[Rzeczownik]

something that has an extremely ugly appearance, particularly a building

szpetota, oczopląs

szpetota, oczopląs

{one's} eyes are bigger than {one's} (stomach|belly)

used to describe a greedy person who takes more food than they could possibly finish

Ex: After a holiday feast, we all felt stuffed because our eyes had been bigger than our stomachs.
goo-goo eyes
goo-goo eyes
[Rzeczownik]

excessively affectionate glances at someone

czułe spojrzenia, miłosne spojrzenia

czułe spojrzenia, miłosne spojrzenia

Ex: Their goo-goo eyes made the whole table laugh .
green-eyed monster

the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: Don't let the green-eyed monster destroy your happiness.
to [keep] an eye on {sb/sth}

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

Ex: I trust my neighbor, so I asked him to keep an eye on my pet cat while I'm on vacation.
[be] all ears

to be eager to hear what a person wants to say

Ex: I know you have news, so go on; I am all ears.
to [bend] {one's} ear

to speak to someone who is unwilling to listen for an extended period of time

Ex: He bent her ear until she finally walked away.
to [chew] {one's} [ear] (off|)

to make others tired by talking too much

Ex: He chewed my ear off until I had to leave.
dog-eared
dog-eared
[przymiotnik]

showing signs of wear and tear from excessive use, particularly with pages that have bent or folded corners

z zagiętymi rogami, znoszony od częstego używania

z zagiętymi rogami, znoszony od częstego używania

Ex: Despite its dog-eared condition , the diary held precious memories of his travels .

Pomimo znoszonego stanu, pamiętnik przechowywał cenne wspomnienia z jego podróży.

to [have] an ear for {sth}

to be quick at learning and understanding a piece of music or a specific language and be able to accurately reproduce or utilize it

Ex: He doesn’t play an instrument but has an ear for spotting musical talent.
earmark
earmark
[Rzeczownik]

a unique feature or trait that distinguishes someone or something

cecha charakterystyczna, znak rozpoznawczy

cecha charakterystyczna, znak rozpoznawczy

Ex: The earmark of the new product line is its innovative design and functionality .

Znak rozpoznawczy nowej linii produktów to innowacyjny design i funkcjonalność.

to [fall] on deaf ears

(of statements, warnings, requests, etc.) to be completely ignored

Ex: His concerns fell on deaf ears until the problem became serious.
to [fall] on deaf ears

(of statements, warnings, requests, etc.) to be completely ignored

Ex: His concerns fell on deaf ears until the problem became serious.
to [keep|have] {one's} ear (close|) to the ground

to make an effort to stay well informed on the developments or changes of a situation

Ex: Keep your ear to the ground while the rules are changing.
to perk up
to perk up
[Czasownik]

to make someone or something more alert

ożywić, pobudzić

ożywić, pobudzić

Ex: A splash of cold water on my face always perks me up when I'm feeling drowsy.

Chlapięcie zimnej wody na twarz zawsze mnie ożywia, gdy czuję się senny.

to [play] by ear

to have the ability to play music by listening to it and recreating the sounds and melodies without relying on sheet music or written notation

Ex: He played the song by ear because there was no sheet music available.
to [put] a bug in {one's} ear

to provide someone with a hint or suggestion

Ex: His teacher put a bug in his ear about entering the writing contest.
to [talk] {one's} [ear] off

to talk to someone for an extended period of time, particularly in a way that annoys them

Ex: I was trapped while my coworker talked my ear off.
elbow grease
elbow grease
[Rzeczownik]

a great amount of physical effort or work that is put into something

pot na czole, wysiłek fizyczny

pot na czole, wysiłek fizyczny

Ex: The bike is rusty , but elbow grease can fix a lot .
to [elbow] {one's} way

to forcefully make a path through a crowded or obstructed area

Ex: The politician elbowed his way through the crowd, shaking hands and engaging with supporters in a campaign rally.
elbow room
elbow room
[Rzeczownik]

enough space that enables people to move easily

przestrzeń do poruszania się, wystarczająco miejsca

przestrzeń do poruszania się, wystarczająco miejsca

Ex: The conference hall was filled to capacity , leaving attendees with limited elbow room, making it difficult to take notes or participate comfortably .

Sala konferencyjna była wypełniona po brzegi, pozostawiając uczestnikom ograniczoną przestrzeń osobistą, co utrudniało robienie notatek lub komfortowe uczestnictwo.

to [rub] elbows with {sb}

to have social interaction with people, especially with ones who are famous or important

Ex: I've been rubbing elbows all night, and now I'd like to just have some quiet time.
an eye for an eye

a concept in which if someone harms one, one should harm them back in the same way

Ex: She didn't want an eye for an eye; she wanted the fighting to stop.
bedroom eyes
bedroom eyes
[Rzeczownik]

a look in someone's eyes that reveals their sexual attraction toward someone else

sypialniane oczy, uwodzicielskie spojrzenie

sypialniane oczy, uwodzicielskie spojrzenie

Ex: She smiled with bedroom eyes.
eye-catcher
eye-catcher
[Rzeczownik]

something or someone that grabs attention

przyciągający uwagę, łowca spojrzeń

przyciągający uwagę, łowca spojrzeń

Ex: His energetic performance on stage is always an eye-catcher.

Jego energiczne występy na scenie są zawsze przyciągające uwagę.

gutsy
gutsy
[przymiotnik]

exhibiting bravery and resolve when confronted with challenges or danger; bold and unrestrained

odważny, śmiały

odważny, śmiały

Ex: They embarked on a gutsy adventure , exploring uncharted territories .

Wyruszyli na odważną przygodę, odkrywając niezbadane terytoria.

to [hate] {one's} guts

to hate someone to an extreme degree

Ex: He pretends to be calm, but you can tell he hates their guts.
to [spill] {one's} guts (out|)

to share with someone all one's feelings, most private thoughts, and secrets

Ex: Sarah and Jessica are best friends, and they always spill their guts to each other about everything.
hair-raising
hair-raising
[przymiotnik]

causing great fear or excitement

włos się jeży na głowie, przerażający

włos się jeży na głowie, przerażający

hairy
hairy
[przymiotnik]

dangerous or scary, usually in an exciting way

przerażający, upiorny

przerażający, upiorny

to [let] {one's} hair down

to behave in a comfortable manner, without worrying about one's problems or other people's opinions

Ex: The retirement party was a memorable evening, with the retiree finally letting their hair down and celebrating decades of hard work.
to [get] in {one's} hair

to persistently annoy someone by doing something or by simply being around them

Ex: The reporters got in the actor's hair everywhere he went.
to [give] {sb} a hand

to offer help to someone with a task or problem

Ex: She gave her brother a hand with his school project.
to hand
to hand
[Czasownik]

to physically take an object and give it to someone

podawać, wręczać

podawać, wręczać

Ex: He handed the keys to his car to the valet before entering the hotel .

Podał kluczyki do swojego samochodu portierowi przed wejściem do hotelu.

to hand it to {sb}

***to give credit to someone

handout
handout
[Rzeczownik]

money, food, or other resources distributed freely to those in need, typically by an organization or government

pomoc, dotacja

pomoc, dotacja

Ex: Volunteers handed out handouts of warm blankets to refugees at the shelter .

Wolontariusze rozdawali dary ciepłych koców uchodźcom w schronisku.

hands down
hands down
[Fraza]

in a way that is free of all ambiguity or uncertainty

Ex: It's hands down the best option we have right now.
to [know] {sth} like the back of {one's} hand

to be well-informed about or completely familiar with something

Ex: By the end of the course, you'll know the basics like the back of your hand.
to [live] (from|) hand to mouth

to survive with only the bare minimum resources, often with no savings or financial security

Ex: Without that small pension, they would be living hand to mouth.
old hand
old hand
[Rzeczownik]

(of a person) having extensive knowledge about or a lot of experience in a particular activity or job

stary wyga, ekspert

stary wyga, ekspert

Ex: The project looks difficult , but we 'll be fine with an old hand like Omar leading it .

Stary wyga na placu budowy zaoferował nowym pracownikom cenne wskazówki.

on hand
on hand
[Fraza]

used to refer to someone or something that is accessible and near to one

Ex: A technician will be on hand during the event if the sound system fails.
out of hand

impossible or very hard to control

Ex: The party got out of hand when too many people showed up uninvited.
right-hand man
right-hand man
[Rzeczownik]

the most reliable and supportive assistant or partner

prawa ręka, zaufany asystent

prawa ręka, zaufany asystent

Ex: His role as the project manager 's right-hand man involves overseeing the team 's progress and addressing any issues .

Jego rola jako prawa ręka kierownika projektu obejmuje nadzorowanie postępów zespołu i rozwiązywanie wszelkich problemów.

secondhand
secondhand
[przymiotnik]

previously owned or used by someone else

używany, z drugiej ręki

używany, z drugiej ręki

Ex: The secondhand bookstore has a wide variety of titles at low prices.

Księgarnia z używanymi książkami ma szeroki wybór tytułów w niskich cenach.

short-handed
short-handed
[przymiotnik]

lacking a sufficient number of workers or assistants

niedobór personelu, brak wystarczającej liczby pracowników

niedobór personelu, brak wystarczającej liczby pracowników

Ex: Being short-handed at the clinic meant that the nurses had to work extra shifts .

Brak personelu w klinice oznaczał, że pielęgniarki musiały pracować dodatkowe zmiany.

the right (hand|) does not know what the left (hand|) [is] doing

used to refer to the lack of communication between the different parts of an organization about their roles or activities that leads to confusion and dysfunction

Ex: The left hand does not know what the right hand is doing, so employees keep getting mixed messages.
to [try] {one's} hand at  {sth}

to attempt to do something that one has no experience in

Ex: After years as a journalist, she tried her hand at documentary filmmaking.
airhead
airhead
[Rzeczownik]

a person who is forgetful, absent-minded, or not very intelligent

wariat, roztargniony

wariat, roztargniony

Ex: Only an airhead would leave their phone in the fridge .

Tylko roztargniony zostawiłby swój telefon w lodówce.

to [bite|snap] {one's} head off

to angrily reply or react to someone

Ex: The customer service representative, overwhelmed with complaints, inadvertently snapped the customer's head off, leading to a formal apology.
to head out
to head out
[Czasownik]

to leave a place or go on a journey, especially for a specific destination

wyruszyć, udać się

wyruszyć, udać się

Ex: She decided to head out early to avoid the rush hour traffic .

Postanowiła wyruszyć wcześnie, aby uniknąć korków w godzinach szczytu.

to [fall] head over heels

to become completely and suddenly very much in love with someone

Ex: They met last year and soon fell head over heels in love.
headstrong
headstrong
[przymiotnik]

determined to do things in one's own way and often resistant to the opinions or suggestions of others

uparty, zawzięty

uparty, zawzięty

Ex: Despite warnings, the headstrong teenager insisted on going alone.

Pomimo ostrzeżeń, uparty nastolatek nalegał na samotne wyjście.

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