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to [bite] the dust

to completely fail, lose, or stop functioning

the blind leading the blind

used to describe a situation in which an incompetent or inexperienced person is advising others who have no knowledge or experience at all

Ex: The group of amateurs trying to fix the car's engine was a classic case of the blind leading the blind.
to [dice] with death

to take great risks that could result in one's own death

Ex: I'm warning you not to dice with death by entering that abandoned building.
to [hold] {one's} breath

to wait for something anxiously or eagerly

Ex: He said he'd be here in 15 minutes, but given his track record, I wouldn't hold my breath.He's always late.
easy does it
easy does it
[Zdanie]

used to advise someone to proceed with caution or be careful with something

Ex: As the car inched closer to the tight parking spot, she reminded the driver, "Easy does it."
to [get] {one's} feet wet

to do something that one has not done before in order to become more experienced or familiar with it

Ex: She got her feet wet at her new job by doing some simple filing tasks.
to [get] the hang of {sth}

to learn how something works or how to use it

Ex: Don't worry; it might seem complicated now, but you'll get the hang of cooking this recipe.
nerve
nerve
[Rzeczownik]

the ability to face difficult or challenging situations with determination and resolve

odwaga, śmiałość

odwaga, śmiałość

Ex: His nerve cracked when he faced the hostile crowd during the debate .

Jego nerwy pękły, gdy stanął przed wrogim tłumem podczas debaty.

second wind
second wind
[Rzeczownik]

the renewal of one's energy or endurance that allows one to continue or start over a physical exertion

drugi oddech, odnowienie energii

drugi oddech, odnowienie energii

Ex: He felt like he could n't keep going , but the encouragement from the crowd gave him a second wind.

Czuł, że nie może iść dalej, ale doping tłumu dał mu drugi oddech.

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