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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.
dive
dive
[Rzeczownik]

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

tania knajpa, podejrzana sala taneczna

tania knajpa, podejrzana sala taneczna

fat chance
fat chance
[Rzeczownik]

used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true

zapomnij, nie ma mowy

zapomnij, nie ma mowy

Ex: Fat chance that they 'll admit the mistake now .

Małe szanse, że przyzna, że się mylił; jest zbyt uparty.

blimp
blimp
[Rzeczownik]

a person who is significantly overweight, often used in a humorous or exaggerated manner

grubas, tłuścioch

grubas, tłuścioch

Ex: She said she would need to exercise more to avoid putting on more weight and becoming a blimp.

Powiedziała, że będzie musiała więcej ćwiczyć, aby uniknąć przybierania na wadze i stania się sterowcem.

come off it
come off it
[wykrzyknik]

used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing

Daj spokój, Przestań

Daj spokój, Przestań

Ex: Come off it and admit you made a mistake .

Powiedział nam, że może uczynić nas milionerami z dnia na dzień; musieliśmy mu powiedzieć, żeby przestał.

fries
fries
[Rzeczownik]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

frytki, frytki ziemniaczane

frytki, frytki ziemniaczane

Ex: They shared a large portion of fries at the table .

Podzielili się dużą porcją frytek przy stole.

to [grab] a bite (to eat|)

to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

Ex: I'm too tired to cook tonight; let's just grab a bite from the nearby takeout place.
to [have] a cow

to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

Ex: Try not to have a cow before we know all the facts.
to [be] into {sb/sth}

to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

Ex: He’s into sports, especially basketball, and watches every game.
john
john
[Rzeczownik]

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

toaleta, ubikacja

toaleta, ubikacja

to [lose] it
to lose it
[Fraza]

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

Ex: After holding it together for so long, he lost it and let all his frustration out.
to polish off
to polish off
[Czasownik]

to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

zjeść, pochłonąć

zjeść, pochłonąć

Ex: She polished off the last of the cookies , leaving none for anyone else .

Ona zmiotła ostatnie ciasteczka, nie zostawiając nic dla nikogo innego.

(right|) off the bat

in an instant and with no delay

Ex: Right off the bat, the audience started laughing.
ritzy
ritzy
[przymiotnik]

luxurious and stylish, often associated with wealth or a high social status

elegancki, luksusowy

elegancki, luksusowy

Ex: He always sought out ritzy places to dine , favoring exclusivity over simplicity .

Zawsze szukał eleganckich miejsc na obiad, preferując ekskluzywność ponad prostotę.

to [have] a screw (loose|missing)

to behave in a crazy and uncontrollable manner

Ex: I think the coach has a screw loose; his training sessions are getting wild.
slop
slop
[Rzeczownik]

unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form

pomyje, breja

pomyje, breja

Ex: He tried to hide the slop under his tray .

Próbował ukryć obrzydliwe jedzenie pod swoją tacą.

to stink
to stink
[Czasownik]

to be morally wrong or unpleasant

śmierdzieć, nieprzyjemnie pachnieć

śmierdzieć, nieprzyjemnie pachnieć

Ex: The teacher 's favoritism towards certain students really made the fairness of the grading system stink.

Faworyzowanie przez nauczyciela niektórych uczniów naprawdę sprawiło, że sprawiedliwość systemu oceniania śmierdzi.

to [stop] (dead|right|) in {one's} tracks

to suddenly stop moving or doing something due to being extremely surprised, frightened, or impressed

Ex: The unexpected sight of a bear on the hiking trail made the hikers stop in their tracks and slowly back away.
to tip off
to tip off
[Czasownik]

to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem

poinformować dyskretnie, dać cynk

poinformować dyskretnie, dać cynk

Ex: The spy needed to tip off headquarters about the enemy 's plans .

Szpieg musiał poinformować sztab o planach wroga.

to wash down
to wash down
[Czasownik]

to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food

zapić, popić napojem

zapić, popić napojem

Ex: We always wash our meals down with a refreshing beverage at this restaurant.

Zawsze zapijamy nasze posiłki orzeźwiającym napojem w tej restauracji.

joint
joint
[Rzeczownik]

a place, such as a bar, club, or restaurant

knajpa, lokal

knajpa, lokal

Ex: Let 's meet at the Mexican joint for some tacos and nachos .

Spotkajmy się w meksykańskim lokal na trochę taco i nachos.

to chow down
to chow down
[Czasownik]

to eat, often in a hearty or enthusiastic manner

jeść z entuzjazmem, wsuwać

jeść z entuzjazmem, wsuwać

Ex: We gathered around the table to chow down on Thanksgiving dinner .

Zebraliśmy się wokół stołu, aby ze smakiem zjeść obiad Święta Dziękczynienia.

to hold
to hold
[Czasownik]

to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish

usunąć, pominąć

usunąć, pominąć

Ex: I 'll have a pizza , but hold the mushrooms .

Wezmę pizzę, ale trzymaj grzyby.

living soul
living soul
[Rzeczownik]

a human being or creature that possesses life and consciousness

żywa dusza, istota żywa

żywa dusza, istota żywa

Ex: Not a living soul noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere .

Żadna żywa dusza nie zauważyła subtelnej zmiany w atmosferze.

poker
poker
[Rzeczownik]

a person who is overweight or fat

grubas, osoba z nadwagą

grubas, osoba z nadwagą

Ex: Do n't let those comments about being a poker get to you .

Nie pozwól, by te komentarze o byciu grubasem cię dotknęły.

sneaking
sneaking
[przymiotnik]

used to describe something done in a secretive or furtive manner, typically to avoid detection or to hide intentions

podstępny, skryty

podstępny, skryty

Ex: I don't have any sneaking doubts about this decision.

Nie mam żadnych ukrytych wątpliwości co do tej decyzji.

to [set] foot in

to enter or begin involvement in a particular place, situation, or context, often implying the start of an experience or journey

Ex: Have you set foot in this industry yet?
to [stiff] a waiter

to deliberately fail to give a proper tip or to withhold payment for services rendered by a waiter, usually implying an act of poor or unfair behavior

Ex: I never stiff waiters, as I believe in rewarding good service.
one in a million

used to describe something or someone that is extremely rare, unique, or extraordinary, often with a positive connotation

Ex: Not every job opportunity is one in a million, so don't miss this one.
give me five
give me five
[wykrzyknik]

used to ask for a high five, a gesture where two people slap the palms of their hands together as a form of celebration, greeting, or acknowledgment

Przybij piątkę!, Daj mi piątkę!

Przybij piątkę!, Daj mi piątkę!

Ex: Give me five ? You nailed that presentation !

Przybij piątkę ? Świetnie poradziłeś sobie z tą prezentacją!

in seventh heaven

in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

Ex: She looked in seventh heaven as she danced at her wedding.
nine to five

a typical full-time job that operates during standard business hours, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Ex: I'm tired of the nine-to-five grind.
to [hang] ten

to surf toward the front of the surfboard so that the toes of both feet are hanging over the edge of the board

Ex: The surfer performed a perfect hang ten before dropping into the wave.
to eighty-six
to eighty-six
[Czasownik]

to get rid of, discard, or eliminate something, often used in reference to canceling, rejecting, or killing

wyeliminować, anulować

wyeliminować, anulować

Ex: After the fight, he was eighty-sixed from the group for good.

Po walce został eighty-sixed z grupy na dobre.

eighty-eight
eighty-eight
[Rzeczownik]

a standard full-sized piano

fortepian, standardowe pianino

fortepian, standardowe pianino

Ex: I've always dreamed of owning a grand eighty-eight in my living room.

Zawsze marzyłem o posiadaniu osiemdziesięciu ośmiu w moim salonie.

if I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times

used to emphasize that something has been repeated many times, often in frustration or to convey exasperation

Ex: If I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times make sure the door is locked before you leave!
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