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(as|) black as coal

used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The night sky was clear, and the moonless darkness enveloped the surroundings, making it as black as coal. 
to black out
to black out
[Czasownik]

to suddenly lose consciousness or become unaware, often due to a drop in blood pressure, shock, or exhaustion

zemdleć, stracić przytomność

zemdleć, stracić przytomność

Ex: She blacked out from the shock of the accident and collapsed on the ground. 
(as|) black as night

used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: The room was devoid of any light, leaving it as black as night. 
to blackball
to blackball
[Czasownik]

to cast a vote or take action to prevent someone's acceptance or endorsement

odrzucić w głosowaniu, zablokować przyjęcie

odrzucić w głosowaniu, zablokować przyjęcie

Ex: The committee blackballed his nomination. 
to blacklist
to blacklist
[Czasownik]

to put a person, company, or entity on a list that prohibits or restricts their access, participation, or involvement in certain activities

wpisać na czarną listę, zablokować

wpisać na czarną listę, zablokować

Ex: The company was blacklisted for violating environmental regulations. 
in the black

used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

na plusie, przynosi zysk

na plusie, przynosi zysk

Ex: After years of losses, the company is finally in the black. 
blue
blue
[przymiotnik]

feeling sad or melancholic

smutny,  melancholijny

smutny, melancholijny

Ex: She felt blue after receiving the disappointing news about her job application. 
bluegrass
bluegrass
[Rzeczownik]

a type of country music that uses unamplified stringed instruments such as banjos, guitars, etc. and is usually high-pitched

bluegrass, muzyka bluegrass

bluegrass, muzyka bluegrass

blues
blues
[Rzeczownik]

a feeling of sadness or depression, often mild and temporary

smutek, przygnębienie

smutek, przygnębienie

Ex: She had the blues after the holidays ended. 
out of the blue

suddenly and unexpectedly

Ex: The invitation to the party came out of the blue, and I couldn't believe my luck. 
to [swear|curse] a blue streak

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

kląć jak szewc, sypać przekleństwami

kląć jak szewc, sypać przekleństwami

Ex: When the car broke down again, John cursed a blue streak, venting his frustration at the never-ending mechanical issues. 
(until|till) {sb} [be] blue in the face

used for saying that one will not achieve what they want no matter how much they try

gray area
gray area
[Rzeczownik]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

niejasna strefa, sprawa niejednoznaczna

niejasna strefa, sprawa niejednoznaczna

Ex: The new rule leaves too many gray areas for teachers. 
gray matter
gray matter
[Rzeczownik]

a person's ability to learn or understand something

olej w głowie, rozum

olej w głowie, rozum

Ex: Use your gray matter and think before you answer. 
green
green
[przymiotnik]

inexperienced or lacking in worldly knowledge, often showing innocence or gullibility

niedoświadczony, naiwny

niedoświadczony, naiwny

Ex: His green approach to the business world made him an easy target for scams. 
green (around|about|at) the gills

(of a person) feeling or looking nauseated, pale, or sickly

blady, chory

blady, chory

Ex: After the boat ride, she was looking green around the gills. 
green thumb
green thumb
[Rzeczownik]

a person's natural talent or ability to make plants grow efficiently

ręka do roślin, talent do roślin

ręka do roślin, talent do roślin

Ex: She has a green thumb; every plant in her house thrives. 
green with envy

feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

zielony z zazdrości, strasznie zazdrosny

zielony z zazdrości, strasznie zazdrosny

Ex: She was green with envy when she saw her sister's new car. 
green-eyed monster

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

zielonooki potwór, zazdrość

zielonooki potwór, zazdrość

Ex: She felt the green-eyed monster when her colleague got the promotion. 
greenback
greenback
[Rzeczownik]

a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

zielony banknot, banknot

zielony banknot, banknot

the grass is (always|) greener on the other side (of the fence|)

used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

Ex: She thinks life will be easier in another city, but the grass is always greener on the other side. 
in the pink (of condition|of health|)

(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

kwitnący zdrowiem, zdrowy

kwitnący zdrowiem, zdrowy

Ex: She was in the pink after her vacation. 
pinko
pinko
[Rzeczownik]

a term used to describe someone with moderately leftist or progressive political views, often associated with socialism or liberalism, but not as extreme as a communist

różowy, umiarkowany lewicowiec

różowy, umiarkowany lewicowiec

Ex: The politician was labeled a pinko by critics who disapproved of his progressive economic policies. 
pinky
pinky
[Rzeczownik]

the little finger of one's hand

mały palec, palec mały

mały palec, palec mały

Ex: Despite its small size, the pinky plays a crucial role in hand coordination and fine motor skills, particularly in activities like typing or playing musical instruments. 
tickled pink

filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

przeszczęśliwy, przepełniony radością

przeszczęśliwy, przepełniony radością

Ex: She was tickled pink when she found out she got the scholarship. 
purple [heart]
purple heart
[Rzeczownik]

a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action

purpurowe serce, medal Purpurowego Serca

purpurowe serce, medal Purpurowego Serca

to [catch] {sb} red-handed

to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

złapać kogoś na gorącym uczynku, przyłapać kogoś na czymś

złapać kogoś na gorącym uczynku, przyłapać kogoś na czymś

Ex: The neighbor caught the children red-handed when they were throwing rocks at his car, leaving visible dents. 
(in|into) the red

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

pod kreską, na minusie

pod kreską, na minusie

Ex: After months of overspending, the company slipped into the red. 
to [paint] the town (red|)

to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

zaszaleć na mieście, balować na całego

zaszaleć na mieście, balować na całego

Ex: To celebrate their anniversary, they decided to paint the town and enjoy a night on the town. 
red
red
[Rzeczownik]

a person who is associated with or supports communist or socialist ideologies

czerwony, komunista

czerwony, komunista

Ex: The party’s platform attracted several reds who were committed to revolutionary change. 
red cent
red cent
[Rzeczownik]

an amount of money that is extremely small

ani grosz, grosze

ani grosz, grosze

Ex: He did not pay a red cent for the repairs. 
red-faced
red-faced
[przymiotnik]

describing a person whose face has become red, typically due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

czerwony ze wstydu, zaczerwieniony

czerwony ze wstydu, zaczerwieniony

Ex: He was red-faced with embarrassment after realizing his mistake in front of the crowd. 
red-hot
red-hot
[przymiotnik]

characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement

rozpalony, namiętny

rozpalony, namiętny

red tape
red tape
[Rzeczownik]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

biurokracja, urzędowa papierologia

biurokracja, urzędowa papierologia

Ex: The project was delayed for months because of red tape. 
red-letter day
red-letter day
[Rzeczownik]

a day that will always be remembered by an exceptionally good thing that has happened on it

jak się sprawy mają, aktualny stan rzeczy

jak się sprawy mają, aktualny stan rzeczy

Ex: Before making a decision, you need to know how the land lies. 
redneck
redneck
[Rzeczownik]

a rural, working-class white person, especially in the Southern U.S., often stereotyped as socially conservative, uneducated, or unsophisticated

wieśniak, prostak

wieśniak, prostak

Ex: He proudly called himself a redneck, enjoying hunting and country music. 
to [roll] out the red carpet

to treat a guest whom one greatly values with extra care and attention

przyjąć kogoś z honorami, ugościć kogoś po królewsku

przyjąć kogoś z honorami, ugościć kogoś po królewsku

Ex: The hotel rolled out the red carpet for its VIP guests. 
to [see] red
to see red
[Fraza]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

wpaść w szał, wybuchnąć gniewem

wpaść w szał, wybuchnąć gniewem

Ex: He saw red when he found out someone had tampered with his project. 
(as|) white as a (ghost|sheet)

used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

blady jak duch, blady jak ściana

blady jak duch, blady jak ściana

Ex: She turned white as a ghost after hearing the bad news. 
white-bread
white-bread
[przymiotnik]

of or belonging to or representative of the white middle class

białej klasy średniej, burżuazyjny

białej klasy średniej, burżuazyjny

white elephant
white elephant
[Rzeczownik]

a possession that is costly to maintain and difficult to dispose of, often more trouble than it is worth

kosztowny balast, biały słoń

kosztowny balast, biały słoń

Ex: The old mansion became a white elephant after the owner could not afford the repairs. 
white lie
white lie
[Rzeczownik]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

niewinne kłamstwo, kłamstewko dla dobra sprawy

niewinne kłamstwo, kłamstewko dla dobra sprawy

Ex: She told her friend a white lie about liking her new haircut, not wanting to hurt her feelings. 
yellow
yellow
[przymiotnik]

lacking in courage

tchórzliwy, strachliwy

tchórzliwy, strachliwy

Ex: She was labeled as yellow when she hesitated to speak up against the injustice. 
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