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wise owl
[Rzeczownik]

someone who possesses great wisdom and good judgment, often referred to old people

mądra sowa, stołowy mądrość

mądra sowa, stołowy mądrość

Ex: When it comes to financial planning, John is a wise owl.
night owl
[Rzeczownik]

a person who has a tendency to sleep very late at night

nocny marek, nocne sowy

nocny marek, nocne sowy

Ex: night owl lifestyle allows for peaceful reflection , and some people find it conducive to their personal creativity and productivity .
mousey
[przymiotnik]

quiet and timid and ineffectual

myszkowaty, cichy i nieśmiały

myszkowaty, cichy i nieśmiały

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

Ex: The cat tiptoed into the roomas quiet as a mouse, not waking anyone up .
monkey wrench
[Rzeczownik]

a type of wrench with a screw placed on its handle near the adjustable jaws

klucz francuski, klucz nastawny

klucz francuski, klucz nastawny

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

Ex: Spending time with her energetic puppy was more fun than a barrel of monkeys, bringing joy and laughter to her days.

to display complete surprise or disbelief

Ex: She said she's going to win the lottery next week.
to monkey around
[Czasownik]

to engage in playful, often mischievous, or silly behavior without a clear purpose

bawić się, figlować

bawić się, figlować

Ex: Why are monkeying around when there 's work to be done ?
pigs can fly
[Zdanie]

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

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
in a pig's eye
[wykrzyknik]

used to show that one does not believe or accept something that was said or suggested

W życiu nie!, A skąd!

W życiu nie!, A skąd!

Ex: The politician made grandiose promises , in a pig 's eye , they 'll be able to deliver on all of them .
pigheaded
[przymiotnik]

persisting to do things the way one sees fit and unwilling to change one's opinion, no matter how irrational it might seem

uparty, zawzięty

uparty, zawzięty

to eat an excessive amount of food

Ex: The children had been playing all day, and when dinner was served, they ate like horses, their plates quickly emptied and asking for seconds.
pigs can fly
[Zdanie]

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

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
to pig out
[Czasownik]

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

obżerać się, napychać się

obżerać się, napychać się

rabbit ears
[Rzeczownik]

an indoor TV antenna; consists of two extendible rods that form a V

antena do telewizora, antenka typu królicze uszy

antena do telewizora, antenka typu królicze uszy

rat
[Rzeczownik]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

kapuś, zdrajca

kapuś, zdrajca

to rat
[Czasownik]

to inform on someone or betray them, often by disclosing their wrongdoing to authorities

donieść na kogoś, zdradzić kogoś

donieść na kogoś, zdradzić kogoś

Ex: Many feared that if they spoke up, they would be labeled as rats by their peers.
rat race
[Rzeczownik]

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

wyścig szczurów, gonitwa szczurów

wyścig szczurów, gonitwa szczurów

Ex: She has been stuck in rat race for years , working long hours and sacrificing her personal life for her career .

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

Ex: The unexpected turn of events in the negotiations made the experienced diplomat smell a rat, prompting a reassessment of the situation.

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

Ex: Trying to walk in a straight line after that much wine left him looking drunk as a skunk.

extremely low in speed

Ex: The line at the post office was slow as a snail because of the long wait times .

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

Ex: You're frantically searching for your keys, but they were on the kitchen counter the whole time.

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

Ex: With her quick wit and resourcefulness , she 'll as slippery as a snake in negotiations , securing the best deals for her company .
snake
[Rzeczownik]

a dishonest person with the tendency to deceive people for personal gain

wąż, oszust

wąż, oszust

Ex: She realized too late that her business partner was snake, coiling around her trust with false promises and secret schemes to undermine her success .
snake eyes
[Rzeczownik]

expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot

węże oczy, snake eyes (słowo angielskie używane w polskim)

węże oczy, snake eyes (słowo angielskie używane w polskim)

sheepish
[przymiotnik]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

nieśmiały, zawstydzony

nieśmiały, zawstydzony

Ex: The shy student gave sheepish nod when the teacher asked if he needed help .

to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

Ex: The mediator encouraged the disputing parties talk turkey and find common ground to resolve the conflict .
turkey
[Rzeczownik]

a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

głupiec, idiota

głupiec, idiota

an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

Ex: The hiking trip in the mountains was a challenge, but the group had a whale of a time conquering the trails and admiring the breathtaking views.

to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

Ex: The two wrestlers whaled on each other in the ring, giving the audience an intense and physical showdown.
wolf
[Rzeczownik]

a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women

wilk, drapieżnik

wilk, drapieżnik

to wolf down
[Czasownik]

to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing

pożerać, zajadać

pożerać, zajadać

Ex: wolfed down the entire plate of nachos while watching the game .

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

Ex: The legal case became can of worms when new evidence emerged , leading to further complications and delays in the trial .
worm
[Rzeczownik]

a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

gnida, robactwo

gnida, robactwo

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: The early bird catches the worm, so I made sure to submit my application first.

to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex: The lawyer attempted to worm information out of the witness, hoping to uncover a crucial detail for the case.
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