Książka Street Talk 3 - Lekcja 4

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at the end of {one's} rope [Fraza]

left with no energy or patience to deal with something

Ex: He was at the end of his rope after months of searching for a job without success .

at the top of {one's} lungs [Fraza]

as loud as one is capable of

Ex: When he saw the spider , he yelled for help at the top of his lungs .

to [bite|hold] {one's} tongue [Fraza]

to not say something, against one's wish, in order to avoid causing an argument or upsetting someone

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without a hitch [Fraza]

(of a process or event) without encountering any problems, difficulties, or obstacles

Ex: The construction project was completed without a hitch , thanks to the hard work of our team and the diligence of our contractors .

to [go] without a snag [Fraza]

to happen smoothly, without any problems or difficulties

Ex: Everything went without a snag until the final presentation .

to [hang] (on|) in there [Fraza]

to continue trying to succeed regardless of difficulties or challenges

Ex: They always remind themselves to hang in there whenever they face difficult exams or assignments .

to have a lot of fun and really enjoy oneself

Ex: Despite the challenging hike , the group had the time of their lives reaching the summit and witnessing the breathtaking sunrise .

skin and bone [Fraza]

used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unattractive and unhealthy way

Ex: The stray dog was nothing but skin and bone when we found it .

to {not} [sleep] a wink [Fraza]

to get no sleep

Ex: The excitement of the trip ahead was so overwhelming that I did n't sleep a wink the night before .

to [sleep] like a log [Fraza]

to sleep very deeply

Ex: The comfortable mattress and cool room temperature made me sleep like a log .

spitting image [Rzeczownik]

żywy obraz

Ex: The sculpture is the spitting image of the famous monument , capturing every detail flawlessly .

Rzeźba jest żywym obrazem słynnego pomnika, oddając każdy szczegół bezbłędnie.