Książka Street Talk 1 - Bliższe spojrzenie 2: Lekcja 8

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wise owl [Rzeczownik]

mądra sowa

Ex: Our professor is a true wise owl in the field of literature .

Nasz profesor to prawdziwa mądra sowa w dziedzinie literatury. Jej głębokie zrozumienie klasycznych dzieł i wnikliwe interpretacje sprawiają, że jej wykłady są naprawdę oświecające.

night owl [Rzeczownik]

nocny marek

Ex: As a writer , she 's most inspired and productive as a night owl , crafting stories when the world sleeps .

Jako pisarka jest najbardziej zainspirowana i produktywna jako nocny marek, tworząc historie, gdy świat śpi.

mousey [przymiotnik]

nieśmiały

(as|) quiet as a mouse [Fraza]

used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

Ex: I tried to be as quiet as a mouse

monkey wrench [Rzeczownik]

klucz francuski

more fun than a barrel (full|) of monkeys [Fraza]

describing a situation, activity, or experience that is extremely enjoyable, entertaining, or amusing

Ex:

[be] a monkey's uncle [Zdanie]

to display complete surprise or disbelief

Ex: I may agree that if two plus two equals five , then I am a monkey 's uncle .

to monkey around [Czasownik]

wygłupiać się

Ex: He was caught monkeying around in the classroom instead of studying .

Złapano go na głupkowaniu w klasie zamiast nauki.

pigs (can|might) fly [Zdanie]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex:

in a pig's eye [wykrzyknik]

W twoich snach!

Ex: They promised a quick and easy solution to the problem , but in a pig 's eye , it 's going to be that simple .

Obiecali szybkie i łatwe rozwiązanie problemu, ale w żadnym wypadku, nie będzie to takie proste.

pigheaded [przymiotnik]

uparty

to [eat] like a (horse|pig) [Fraza]

to eat an excessive amount of food

Ex: Despite being on a diet , Tom could n't resist the buffet and ate like a pig , regretting it afterward .

pigs (can|might) fly [Zdanie]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex:

to pig out [Czasownik]

objadać się

Ex: I pigged out on ice cream after the game .

Objadłem się lodami po meczu.

rabbit ears [Rzeczownik]

antena V

rat [Rzeczownik]

a person considered treacherous, despicable, or contemptible

Ex: He refuses to associate with a rat in the organization .

to rat [Czasownik]

donosić

Ex: The informant 's decision to rat led to a major crackdown on the illegal operation .

Decyzja informatora o donoszeniu doprowadziła do dużej akcji przeciwko nielegalnej operacji.

rat race [Rzeczownik]

wyścig szczurów

Ex: By the time he retired , he had been in the rat race for over three decades and was ready for a slower pace of life .

Do czasu przejścia na emeryturę był w wyścigu szczurów przez ponad trzy dekady i był gotowy na wolniejsze tempo życia.

to [smell] a rat [Fraza]

to begin to feel that there might be something wrong or dishonest about a situation

Ex: When the new employee avoided eye contact and gave vague answers , the manager began to smell a rat and initiated a background check .

(as|) drunk as a (skunk|fiddler) [Fraza]

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

Ex: He had a few too many at the pub , and by the end of the night , he was as drunk as a fiddler .

(as|) slow as a snail [Fraza]

extremely low in speed

Ex: Her progress in learning the language is slow as a snail , but she 's determined to improve .

if (it|this) (was|were) a snake, it would have bitten you [Zdanie]

said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

Ex:

(as|) slippery as (an eel|a snake) [Fraza]

used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: Do n't trust him ; he 's as slippery as a snake , always finding ways to avoid taking any real responsibility for his actions .

snake [Rzeczownik]

a person treacherous, deceitful, or willing to betray others

Ex: Do n't be fooled by his charm , he 's a snake in disguise .

snake eyes [Rzeczownik]

wężowe oczy

sheepish [przymiotnik]

nieśmiały

Ex: When asked to share his opinion , he offered a sheepish response , unsure of how his thoughts would be received .

Kiedy poproszono go o podzielenie się swoją opinią, dał nieśmiałą odpowiedź, niepewny, jak jego myśli zostaną odebrane.

to [talk] turkey [Fraza]

to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

Ex: The salesperson was known for her ability to talk turkey with clients , understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions .

turkey [Rzeczownik]

an inept, foolish, or undesirable person

Ex:

a whale of time [Fraza]

an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

Ex:

to [whale] on {sb/sth} [Fraza]

to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

Ex: When provoked , the normally calm individual can unexpectedly whale on others with surprising strength .

wolf [Rzeczownik]

a man who aggressively or persistently pursues sexual attention from women

Ex: The wolf was reprimanded for inappropriate behavior at work .

to wolf down [Czasownik]

pożerać

Ex: He wolfed down the pizza like he had n’t eaten all day .

Pożarł pizzę, jakby nie jadł cały dzień.

can of worms [Fraza]

something that when someone tries to deal with it causes many problems

Ex: Sarah regretted asking her friends about their opinions on a controversial subject , as it unleashed a can of worms with passionate arguments and differing viewpoints .

worm [Rzeczownik]

a person regarded as weak, cowardly, or contemptible

Ex:

(the|) early bird (catches|gets) the worm [Zdanie]

used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

Ex: She was the first to sign up for the meeting , proving that the early bird catches the worm .

to [worm] {sth} out of {sb} [Fraza]

to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex:

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