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to belt [Czasownik]

uderzyć

Ex: He belted the baseball with all his might , sending it soaring over the outfield fence for a home run .

Z całej siły uderzył w piłkę baseballową, posyłając ją ponad ogrodzenie pola zewnętrznego na home runa.

below the belt [Fraza]

in a way that unfairly takes advantage of a person's weaknesses

Ex: Bringing up her past failures during the argument was a below the belt move .

to [be] in a bad mood [Fraza]

to feel upset, irritated, or unhappy

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to boot up [Czasownik]

uruchamiać

Ex: The new software allows the computer to boot up much faster than before.

Nowe oprogramowanie pozwala komputerowi na znacznie szybsze uruchamianie niż wcześniej.

boot camp [Rzeczownik]

obóz szkoleniowy dla rekrutów

to bootleg [Czasownik]

to sell or distribute illicit products, such as drugs, alcohol, or counterfeit goods

Ex: The group bootlegged rare sneakers at inflated prices .

to [shake|quake|tremble] in {one's} (boots|shoes) [Fraza]

to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex: The haunted house we visited last Halloween had us all trembling in our shoes .

blue-collar [przymiotnik]

robotniczy

Ex: Many blue-collar jobs require specialized skills and training acquired through apprenticeships or vocational programs .

Wiele prac fizycznych wymaga specjalistycznych umiejętności i szkoleń zdobytych poprzez praktyki lub programy zawodowe.

hot under the collar [Fraza]

extremely furious or upset

Ex: Yesterday , he got hot under the collar when he found out that his work had been criticized in front of his colleagues .

off the cuff [Fraza]

without any preparations or prior plans

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to [treat|handle] {sb/sth} with kid gloves [Fraza]

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: The manager treated the new employee with kid gloves during their first week to help them adjust to the workplace .

hats off [wykrzyknik]

czapki z głów

Ex: A: "I managed to get the highest number of sales this quarter!" B: "Wow, hats off! That's not easy to do!"

A: "Udało mi się osiągnąć najwyższą liczbę sprzedaży w tym kwartale!" B: "Wow, gratulacje! To nie jest łatwe do zrobienia!"

to [keep] {sth} under {one's} hat [Fraza]

to avoid sharing a secret with others

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old hat [Fraza]

used to describe something that has been used many times or has existed for an extended period of time and is no longer new

Ex: In the fast-paced tech industry , what 's new today can become old hat in a matter of months .

to [wear] (many|several) (different|) hats [Fraza]

to have different roles, positions, or jobs at the same time

Ex: As a small business owner , he has to wear many different hats , including marketing , sales , and customer support .

to [have] ants in {one's} pants [Fraza]

to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

Ex: He has ants in his pants as he eagerly waits for his favorite band to take the stage .

to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down [Fraza]

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

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to [charm] the pants off {sb} [Fraza]

to cause a person to become greatly interested in one, particularly in the first encounter

Ex: Despite his nervousness, John used his sense of humor to charm the pants off his date, leaving her with a lasting impression.

by the seat of {one's} pants [Fraza]

in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.

Ex: The comedian did n't have a script for the show , so he had to rely on his wit and comedic timing , performing by the seat of his pants .

to [sue] the pants off (of|) {sb/sth} [Fraza]

to take legal action against someone and demand so much money and damages from them that it leaves them with nothing

Ex: They are currently in the process of suing the pants off their former employer for wrongful termination .

to [wear] the pants [Fraza]

to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family

Ex: Despite being in a traditional society , she clearly wears the pants in her marriage , making all the major decisions .

the [shirt] off {one's} [back] [Fraza]

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

Ex: The community rallied together , donating food , clothing , and even the shirts off their backs to help the victims of the natural disaster .

keep {one's} (shirt|pants) on [Zdanie]

used for telling a person to be more patient or to think before reacting angrily

Ex: I know you 're excited about the game , but keep your pants on .

to [lose] {one's} shirt [Fraza]

to lose a big sum of money, often due to a risky bet or investment

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stuffed shirt [Rzeczownik]

zarozumialec

Ex: The boardroom was filled with stuffed shirts , all focused on maintaining a strict hierarchy .

Sala konferencyjna była wypełniona nadętymi gbureami, wszyscy skupieni na utrzymaniu ścisłej hierarchii.

if the (shoe|boot) fits [Fraza]

used to suggest that if something accurately describes or applies to a person, they should accept it as true

Ex: Despite his protests , John had to admit that if the boot fits , he might indeed be a bit of a perfectionist .

goody two shoes [Fraza]

a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

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to [have|keep] {sb/sth} up {one's} [sleeve] [Fraza]

to have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed

Ex: During the trial , the lawyer had a surprise witness up her sleeve to strengthen the case .

to [knock|blow] {one's} socks off [Fraza]

to make someone become impressed

Ex: That movie knocked my socks off .

to [put|stuff|stick] a sock in it [Fraza]

to tell a person to stop making noise or stop talking, especially if they are being loud or annoying

Ex: I wish someone would tell him to put a sock in it .

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