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a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely, but it came with a price tag of an arm and leg.
dive
[Rzeczownik]

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

melina, damnica

melina, damnica

fat chance
[Rzeczownik]

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

mała szansa, nikła możliwość

mała szansa, nikła możliwość

Ex: Fat chance he 'll admit he was wrong ; he 's too stubborn .
blimp
[Rzeczownik]

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

balon, grubasek

balon, grubasek

Ex: She said she would need to exercise more to avoid putting on more weight and becoming blimp.
come off it
[wykrzyknik]

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

Przestań bredzić!, Daj spokój!

Przestań bredzić!, Daj spokój!

Ex: He told us he could make us millionaires overnight ; we had to tell him come off it .
fries
[Rzeczownik]

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

frytki, ziemniaki smażone

frytki, ziemniaki smażone

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

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

Ex: I can already imagine having a cow when he sees the dent on his car .

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
[Rzeczownik]

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

toaleta, ubikacja

toaleta, ubikacja

to lose it
[Fraza]

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

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

to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

zjawić do końca, pożerać

zjawić do końca, pożerać

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

in an instant and with no delay

Ex: They agreed to the terms of the contract off the bat.
ritzy
[przymiotnik]

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

ekskluzywny, luksusowy

ekskluzywny, luksusowy

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

to behave in a crazy and uncontrollable manner

Ex: The professor's unconventional teaching methods and nonsensical lectures make me think he has a screw missing.
slop
[Rzeczownik]

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

papka, zupa

papka, zupa

to stink
[Czasownik]

to be morally wrong or unpleasant

śmierdzieć, być oburzającym

śmierdzieć, być oburzającym

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

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 stop in their tracks and slowly back away .
to tip off
[Czasownik]

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

podpowiedzieć, dorwać (informację)

podpowiedzieć, dorwać (informację)

Ex: The spy needed tip off headquarters about the enemy 's plans .
to wash down
[Czasownik]

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

popić, zagryzać

popić, zagryzać

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

a casual and informal place, often a restaurant or eatery, where people can gather for simple and hearty food

jadłodajnia, knajpa

jadłodajnia, knajpa

Ex: Let 's meet at the joint for some tacos and nachos .
to chow down
[Czasownik]

to eat, often in a hearty or enthusiastic manner

obżerać się, zajadać

obżerać się, zajadać

Ex: We gathered around the table chow down on Thanksgiving dinner .
to hold
[Czasownik]

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

proszę bez, wyłącz

proszę bez, wyłącz

Ex: I 'll have a pizza , hold the mushrooms .
living soul
[Rzeczownik]

a human being or creature that possesses life and consciousness

żyjąca dusza, istota żyjąca

żyjąca dusza, istota żyjąca

Ex: Not living soul noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere .
poker
[Rzeczownik]

a person who is overweight or fat

grubas, tłuścioszek

grubas, tłuścioszek

Ex: Do n't let those comments about being poker get to you .
sneaking
[przymiotnik]

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

podejrzany, skryty

podejrzany, skryty

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

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 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.

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

Ex: Not every job opportunity one in a million, so do n't miss this one .
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

Daj mi piątkę! Udało nam się!, Pięć! Zrobiliśmy to!

Daj mi piątkę! Udało nam się!, Pięć! Zrobiliśmy to!

Ex: Give me five ?

in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

Ex: Surrounded by loved ones and basking in the warm glow of birthday wishes , she in seventh heaven, overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude .

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 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 hang ten before dropping into the wave .
to eighty-six
[Czasownik]

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

pozbyć się, wyeliminować

pozbyć się, wyeliminować

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

a standard full-sized piano

osiemdziesiąt osiem, fortepian

osiemdziesiąt osiem, fortepian

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

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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