to [break] the ice

to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

przełamać lody, rozluźnić atmosferę

przełamać lody, rozluźnić atmosferę

Ex: He told a lighthearted joke to break the ice at the beginning of the meeting. 
cold fish
cold fish
[Rzeczownik]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

zimny człowiek, oschły typ

zimny człowiek, oschły typ

Ex: Everyone thought he was a cold fish, but he was just shy. 
crazed
crazed
[przymiotnik]

driven insane

szalony, obłąkany

szalony, obłąkany

to [cut] to the chase

to get straight to the point or the most important part of a matter without wasting time on irrelevant details or preamble

przejść od razu do sedna, bez owijania przejść do rzeczy

przejść od razu do sedna, bez owijania przejść do rzeczy

Ex: Instead of dwelling on irrelevant details, let's cut to the chase and discuss the main issues. 
dirt
dirt
[Rzeczownik]

gossip that can harm a person's reputation, especially about their private life

plotki, pogłoski

plotki, pogłoski

to [get] down to brass tacks

to begin talking about basic or important facts of a situation

przejść do konkretów, przejść do sedna

przejść do konkretów, przejść do sedna

Ex: The situation was so serious that after a few polite exchanges they quickly got down to brass tacks. 
to [go] easy on {sb}

to treat a person in a more gentle and caring way and be less harsh or strict with them

łagodniej kogoś potraktować, nie być dla kogoś tak surowym

łagodniej kogoś potraktować, nie być dla kogoś tak surowym

Ex: Go easy on him; he's still learning the job. 
to [hate] {one's} guts

to hate someone to an extreme degree

nienawidzić kogoś z całego serca, nie móc kogoś znieść

nienawidzić kogoś z całego serca, nie móc kogoś znieść

Ex: She hates his guts after everything he did to her. 
hunk
hunk
[Rzeczownik]

a strong and muscular man who is sexually attractive

mocny i umięśniony atrakcyjny mężczyzna, macho

mocny i umięśniony atrakcyjny mężczyzna, macho

jock
jock
[Rzeczownik]

a person trained to compete in sports

sportowiec, atleta

sportowiec, atleta

knockout
knockout
[Rzeczownik]

a person or an object that is considered extremely attractive or impressive

bomba, rewelacja

bomba, rewelacja

to land
to land
[Czasownik]

to succeed in something, such as getting a job, achieving something, etc.

zdobyć, uzyskać

zdobyć, uzyskać

Ex: After months of preparation and interviews, she finally landed the position as the lead software developer. 
off-the-wall
off-the-wall
[przymiotnik]

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

ekscentryczny, niekonwencjonalny

ekscentryczny, niekonwencjonalny

picnic
picnic
[Rzeczownik]

any undertaking that is easy to do

spacer, przyjemna wycieczka

spacer, przyjemna wycieczka

to pull it together

to regain composure, control emotions, or focus, especially in a stressful or emotional situation

Ex: She took a deep breath to pull it together before going on stage. 
to put down
to put down
[Czasownik]

to lessen the value or esteem of something or someone, often through spoken words or criticism

umniejszać, deprecjonować

umniejszać, deprecjonować

Ex: The parenting workshop emphasized building confidence in children rather than putting them down. 
to size up
to size up
[Czasownik]

to examine someone or something in order to form a judgment

oceniać, mierzyć

oceniać, mierzyć

Ex: When buying a used car, it's wise to size up its condition and history before making a purchase. 
stacked
stacked
[przymiotnik]

(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves

kształtna,  z ponętnymi krągłościami

kształtna, z ponętnymi krągłościami

stick of furniture

a single piece of furniture, often used to emphasize an individual item rather than a set

Ex: The old chair was the only stick of furniture left in the empty house. 
take it from me

used to advise someone to trust one's judgment or experience concerning a particular matter

uwierz mi, mówię z doświadczenia

uwierz mi, mówię z doświadczenia

Ex: Take it from me, learning to code is not as difficult as it seems. With dedication and practice, anyone can master it. 
that will not quit

used to describe something impressive, intense, or persistent, often referring to physical traits, energy, or quality

Ex: She’s got a smile that won’t quit, lighting up every room she enters. 
the lights are on, but nobody is (at|) home

used to refer to someone who is not paying attention or is not intelligent enough

być nieobecnym duchem, rozkojarzony

być nieobecnym duchem, rozkojarzony

Ex: I explained it three times, but the lights are on and nobody is home. 
trip
trip
[Rzeczownik]

an exciting or mind-expanding experience

doświadczenie, przygoda

doświadczenie, przygoda

Ex: Visiting the mountains was a real trip for her senses. 
to turn out
to turn out
[Czasownik]

to develop in a particular way, especially with regard to the final outcome of a situation or process

okazać się, rozwijać się

okazać się, rozwijać się

Ex: She was anxious about how her new business would turn out in the long run. 
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