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behind {one's} back

without one knowing or approving

Ex: They made important decisions about the project behind my back, and I feel left out of the process.
bad hair day

a day on which one feels unattractive, particularly due to one's hair not looking as well as it should

Ex: She's having a bad hair day today, as her usually sleek and shiny locks are frizzy and unmanageable.
to buy into
to buy into
[Czasownik]

to wholeheartedly believe in a set of ideas

całkowicie wierzyć w, przyjmować

całkowicie wierzyć w, przyjmować

Ex: The students eventually bought into the professor 's unconventional teaching methods .

W końcu uczniowie uwierzyli w niekonwencjonalne metody nauczania profesora.

to fall for
to fall for
[Czasownik]

to be deceived or tricked by someone or something

dać się nabrać, być oszukanym

dać się nabrać, być oszukanym

Ex: In the world of online dating , it 's essential to be cautious and not easily fall for someone 's charming online persona .

W świecie randek online ważne jest, aby być ostrożnym i nie dać się łatwo uwieść czyjemuś uroczemu wizerunkowi online.

dolled up
dolled up
[przymiotnik]

dressed in fancy or formal clothing

wystrojony, elegancki

wystrojony, elegancki

dressed to kill

used to describe someone who is dressed up in a very fashionable way to draw attention

Ex: Sarah had dressed to kill for her anniversary dinner, captivating her partner with her alluring attire.
to [fish] for a compliment

to get people to praise one, often by pretending not to be happy with oneself

Ex: Jane's constant self-deprecating remarks were a clear sign that she was fishing for compliments, seeking reassurance about her abilities.
to [get] on {one's} case

to criticize or nag someone persistently

Ex: Why do you keep getting on my case about this?It’s not a big deal!
to [get] on {one's} nerves

to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

Ex: It gets on my nerves when people are late.
to [go] to town

to complete a task or activity with thoroughness, efficiency, and speed, often suggesting a focused and diligent approach

Ex: When it comes to DIY projects, he always goes to town, meticulously planning, measuring, and executing every detail with precision.
to [go] all out

to use all of one's energy, resources, determination, or strength to do something

Ex: The team went all out for a win.
to [pull] out all the stops

to try very hard and do everything that is possible to succeed in something

Ex: The marketing campaign pulled out all the stops by utilizing social media, targeted advertising, celebrity endorsements, and captivating storytelling to maximize reach and impact.
to [fall] (through|between) the cracks

(of a person) to be completely ignored, usually in a system or process

Ex: Even with the company's strict hiring protocols, talented candidates occasionally fall through the cracks, resulting in missed opportunities for both the applicants and the organization.
no host bar

*** a bar at a social event where guests are required to pay for the drinks themselves

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