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Dad likes to dip his toast into his soup.; The girls sat at the edge of the pool and dipped their toes into the water. rozpocznij naukę
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to put something into a liquid for a short time
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dip - verb, noun - go down As you turn the corner, the road dips suddenly.; The sun dipped below the horizon.; House prices dipped in the first three months of the year.; Stock market prices dipped slightly, losing four points. rozpocznij naukę
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to go down to a lower level; become less or lower Employment gains dipped from 2.6% to only 1.7%.; noun - a part of something that is at a lower level or a movement to a lower level - a dip in the road; a sudden dip in temperature
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You'll dazzle oncoming drivers if you don't dip your headlights. rozpocznij naukę
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to make the beam from the lights at the front of a vehicle point down
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He took a dip in the pool. rozpocznij naukę
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a special liquid used for cleaning, etc
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We begin our dip into local history by examining the town's origins rozpocznij naukę
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a short time spent considering a subject
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It's the kind of book you can just dip into. rozpocznij naukę
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to read small parts of a book or magazine
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dip into sth - UK; dip into your pocket I had to dip into my savings to pay for the repairs.; Finance officials say they will have to dip into reserves to pay for the salary increases. rozpocznij naukę
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to spend part of a supply of money that you have been keeping or saving She admitted that she had been forced to dip into her own pocket to make up a funding shortfall.
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dip (sth) in/dip (sth) into sth We all dipped into the box of chocolates.; He dipped his hand in his pocket and took out a few coins. rozpocznij naukę
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to put your hand into a container and take something out
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a thick sauce you can put crackers, raw vegetables, etc., into before eating them
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If you are keen to dip your toes into European funds, there are a number to choose from. rozpocznij naukę
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to start very carefully to do or become involved in something that you are not experienced at
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dip dye - noun, verb; also - dip-dye - UK Dip dye is a classic two-tone colouring technique, where the hair is dark at the roots with light ends; Dip-dye hair colour has been trendy for a couple years now. rozpocznij naukę
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a method of dyeing hair or cloth (= changing its colour with a special liquid) in which only part of the hair or cloth is covered with or put into the liquid I'm a redhead and am trying to decide what colour to dip dye my hair.
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Designing a new form of government is a serious business—it is not a lucky dip or a pick-and-mix. rozpocznij naukę
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a game in which you pay to pick a prize out of a container with many different prizes in it, without being able to see what you are picking
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a system in a shop where you can choose a few of several different small things, especially sweets
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a liquid in which sheep are washed in order to kill harmful insects living in their wool, or the container in which the liquid is put
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a switch for temporarily reducing the brightness of the lights of a vehicle
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double-dip - verb - UK; double-dipping - noun A loophole in federal law allows teachers to "double dip" in both a state retirement system and the Social Security system. rozpocznij naukę
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to receive income from two places, for example from a government pension while employed by the government, or from two different government pensions The legislation would not outlaw "double dipping" - drawing a state salary for a full-time job and also being paid as a lawmaker.
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double-dip recession - noun - also double dip Lower interest rates may help the economy avoid a double-dip recession, but are unlikely to encourage a full recovery. rozpocznij naukę
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a period of time during which economic activity goes down, increases a little, and then goes down again
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double dip - noun - business english rozpocznij naukę
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a situation in which, if a company is sold, a shareholder has the right to receive both a particular price for their shares and money from the sale of the company’s assets
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The law will prevent double dippers, who draw two paychecks, from serving on the Joint Finance Committee, which writes the annual budget bill rozpocznij naukę
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skinny-dipping - the activity of swimming while naked - He went skinny-dipping in a lake to impress some students we'd met. rozpocznij naukę
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debtor-in-possession financing - noun Debtor-in-possession financing is intended to give companies the time and resources they need to be successful in the future. rozpocznij naukę
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in the US, a financial arrangement in which a company that cannot pay its debts is given a loan so that it can continue to own and control its own assets and continue trading
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dimmer - noun - also dimmer switch rozpocznij naukę
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a device for changing the brightness of an electric light, often combined with a switch to turn the light on and off
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dimmer switch - also - dimmer - noun - US; UK - dip switch rozpocznij naukę
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a switch for temporarily reducing the brightness of the lights of a vehicle
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Student loans force students to graduate as debtors. rozpocznij naukę
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a country, organization, or person who owes money
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debtor nation - noun - also debtor country rozpocznij naukę
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a country that owes more to other countries than other countries owe to it
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judgment debtor - noun; UK also judgement debtor rozpocznij naukę
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a person or company that is ordered by a court of law to pay money to another person or company
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a business that has not yet paid for goods or services that have been supplied to it by other businesses
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whatsoever - adverb - also whatever He has no respect for authority whatsoever. rozpocznij naukę
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used after a negative phrase to add emphasis to the idea that is being expressed
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He was remanded on theft charges.; The accused was remanded in custody (= kept in prison before the trial began) for a week. rozpocznij naukę
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to send someone accused of committing a crime away from court until their trial begins place (a defendant) on bail or in custody, especially when a trial is adjourned
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to be allowed to leave a law court after you have been accused of committing a crime to go to a particular place, usually your home, to wait until the trial begins, after paying an amount rozpocznij naukę
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of money to the court that will not be given back if you do not appear at the trial
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He was held on remand in prison for 18 months. rozpocznij naukę
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in prison until a court trial begins
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a place where young people accused of committing a crime are sent to wait until their trial begins
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backward - adj. - NOT INTELLIGENT/MODERN When he was a child, his teachers thought he was backward (= unable to learn as much as most children); The state needs to reform its backward election laws. rozpocznij naukę
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not advanced; not developed, or not modern or advanced People still think of it as a backward country/region/area (= one without industry or modern machines).
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backward - adj. - OPPOSITE DIRECTION He did a fantastic backward somersault.; rozpocznij naukę
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towards the direction that is the opposite to the one in which you are facing
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backwards - adverb - mainly UK I walked backwards towards the door.; He took a step backwards to allow her to pass.; He began counting backwards: "Ten, nine, eight..." rozpocznij naukę
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towards the direction that is opposite to the one in which you are facing or opposite to the usual direction
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backwards - adverb; also backward The breakdown in negotiations will be seen as a step backwards. rozpocznij naukę
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returning to older and less effective ways
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Paul paced anxiously backwards and forwards. rozpocznij naukę
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first in one direction and then in the opposite one
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backward - adj. (SLOW TO DO) - UK He said as a minister he would never be backward in reproving those whom he considered in the wrong. rozpocznij naukę
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not doing something immediately or quickly, because you are nervous or not certain about it He's not backward in admitting that his choice of words is not always the best.
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They were accused of backwardness (= very old-fashioned ways) because they had no washing machine. rozpocznij naukę
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The business is rapidly losing money because of their backward-looking ideas. rozpocznij naukę
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opposed to change or new ideas
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backward compatible - adj. also backwards compatible It replaces and is fully backward compatible with the previous FlashPro3 programmer. rozpocznij naukę
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able to be used with older hardware (= computers or other machines) or software without having to be changed
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backward integration - noun The advantages of backward integration include assurance of the pricing, quality, and availability of supplies. rozpocznij naukę
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a situation in which a company controls the supply of goods and services it needs by buying the company that supplies them, or by going into the same business as that company
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I've been bending over backwards trying to help you, and this is all the thanks I get! rozpocznij naukę
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to try very hard to do something
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be backward in coming forward - UK I'm sure Matt will tell you what he thinks of the idea - he's not usually backward in coming forward. rozpocznij naukę
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to be shy and not often express wishes or opinions
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a step backwards - also a backward step The changes that have been introduced are being seen as a step backwards. rozpocznij naukę
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going back to a worse or less developed state
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know sth back to front - informal - also She knows her part in the play back to front rozpocznij naukę
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to have very good and detailed knowledge of something UK also - know sth backwards; US also know sth backward(s) and forward(s)
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He can do somersaults and cartwheels and he could walk on his hands. rozpocznij naukę
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salto - a rolling movement or jump, either forwards or backwards, in which you turn over completely, with your body above your head, and finish with your head on top again
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Acrobats somersaulted across the stage. rozpocznij naukę
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robić salto, kto roll or jump, either forwards or backwards, turning over completely, with your body above your head, and finish with your head on top againziołkować to turn over completely, or to make something do this - The bus plunged down the embankment, somersaulted twice, and finally landed on its side.; The driver went out of control and somersaulted his car into a knot of onlookers.
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One of the cartwheels got stuck in a ditch. rozpocznij naukę
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a fast, skilful movement like a wheel turning, in which you throw yourself sideways onto one hand, then onto both hands with your legs and arms straight and your legs pointing up, before landing on your feet again
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rów - a long, narrow open hole that is dug into the ground, usually at the side of a road or field, used especially for supplying or removing water or for dividing land
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The getaway car had been ditched a couple of miles away from the scene of the robbery.; Did you know that Sarah ditched (= ended her relationship with) her boyfriend last week? rozpocznij naukę
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to get rid of or not continue with something or someone that is no longer wanted
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to land an aircraft in water in an emergency
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last-ditch - adj.- also last-gasp rozpocznij naukę
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used to describe an act that is made at the end of a series of failures to solve a problem, and is not expected to succeed
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last-ditch attempt/effort They are now involved in a last-ditch attempt to save the steel plant. rozpocznij naukę
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an effort or attempt that is made at the end of a series of failures to solve a problem, and is not expected to succeed
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a river/road/railway embankment rozpocznij naukę
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an artificial slope made of earth and/or stones
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When she saw the money hidden in the box she gasped in surprise.; "Help me!" he gasped.; When they announced that Chris had won first prize, he gasped in astonishment. rozpocznij naukę
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to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock "How on earth did you do that?," she gasped.; He struggled out of the pool and lay on his back, gasping.; When he collapsed on stage, the audience gasped.
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He gave a gasp of amazement. rozpocznij naukę
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I'm absolutely gasping for a cigarette. rozpocznij naukę
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to want or need something very much
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To the astonishment of her colleagues, she resigned.; She gasped in astonishment. rozpocznij naukę
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to surprise someone very much Her writing shows astonishing depth.
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He read her letter aloud to the rest of the family.; People are starting to wonder aloud (= question publicly) whether the economic reforms have gone too far. rozpocznij naukę
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in a voice loud enough to be heard
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hype sb up; also - hype up I always feel hyped up before an exam. rozpocznij naukę
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to make someone feel very excited
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Our dog has a black patch on his back.; There were lots of icy patches on the road this morning.; This story is good in patches (= some parts are good), but I wouldn't really recommend it. rozpocznij naukę
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łatka - a small area that is different in some way from the area that surrounds it a small part of a surface that is different in some way from the area around it - We have a small vegetable patch (= area for growing vegetables).
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patch - noun - UK informal rozpocznij naukę
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a local area within which someone works
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patch - noun, verb - PIECE OF MATERIAL I'll have to sew a patch onto these jeans - they're ripped at the knee. rozpocznij naukę
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a small piece of material sewn or stuck over something to cover it
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a shirt with a US flag patch sewn onto the right shoulder; His black jacket has a black-and-silver patch bearing the school's Latin motto. rozpocznij naukę
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a small piece of cloth with words or a picture on it, that can be sewn onto clothes to show who you are, your rank, that you are a member of a particular group or organization, etc.
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I downloaded a patch from their website. rozpocznij naukę
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a small computer program that can be added to an existing program in order to make the existing program work as it should
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to connect electronic or phone equipment to a system
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They issued an update to patch the bug. rozpocznij naukę
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to solve a problem that a computer system or program has
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go through/hit a bad/difficult/rough patch - informal Economically, the country is going through a bad patch.; The company hit a rough patch last year, which included its first quarterly loss since going public. rozpocznij naukę
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to experience a lot of problems in a short period of time Andy's going through a rough patch at the moment - his wife wants a divorce.
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a covering worn over the eye to protect it if it is damaged or sore
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bald patch - noun; US bald spot He tries to hide his bald patch by brushing his hair across it. rozpocznij naukę
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an area of a person's head that has no hair
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with little or no hair on the head
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as bald as a coot - UK informal; US as bald as a cue ball When he took off his hat, we saw that he was as bald as a coot. rozpocznij naukę
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the white ball that a player hits with the cue in order to move other balls in games such as snooker
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They started washing up, so that was our cue to leave the party. rozpocznij naukę
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a signal for someone to do something a signal for someone to do or say something, esp. in a play or movie - She waited for her cue – the ring of the telephone – to come on stage.; Being passed over for promotion twice was his cue to start looking for another job.
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I was just wondering where Sarah was, when, right on cue, she came in. rozpocznij naukę
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If something happens on cue, it happens just after someone has said or thought it would happen (right) on cue - as if planned to happen exactly at that moment - We were just about to say "I do" when, right on cue, my little cousin started crying.
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take your cue from sth/sb The architects took their cue for the design of the new hotel from the nearby banks. rozpocznij naukę
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to be strongly influenced by something or someone
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a long, thin wooden pole with a small piece of leather at one end, used for hitting the ball in games such as billiards or snooker
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cue - verb - SIGNAL; also cue in With a nod of his head, the drummer cued the lead singer in. rozpocznij naukę
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to give someone a signal to do something
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a small, dark bird that lives near rivers and lakes
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coot - noun - US informal - PERSON Let the old coot sleep - he's not going to help us anyway. rozpocznij naukę
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an old man who has an unusual or slightly crazy way of behaving
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a small bed for a baby or young child with high bars around the sides
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cot - noun - US; UK - camp bed rozpocznij naukę
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a light bed that can be folded so that it can be easily carried and stored
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cot - noun - Indian English rozpocznij naukę
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crib sheet - UK informal; US - crib notes rozpocznij naukę
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a piece of paper that contains notes or information to help someone remember something, especially one used for cheating during an examination
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crèche - also - creche - noun - UK; US - nursery Does your employer provide a crèche?; There are no creche facilities provided for staff. rozpocznij naukę
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żłobek - a place where young children are cared for during the day while their parents do something else, especially work, study, or shop
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crèche - noun - US; CHRISTMAS SCENE; UK - crib rozpocznij naukę
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żłobek - a model of the people and animals present at the birth of Jesus, used as a decoration at Christmas
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soul patch - noun - mainly US rozpocznij naukę
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a small area of hair on a man's face just below his mouth
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a skirt with two patch pockets rozpocznij naukę
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a square of material sewn onto the outside of a piece of clothing for carrying things in
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badge - noun - UK; US - patch Everyone at the conference wore a badge with their name on.; Don't forget to display your ID badge.; New security measures require all visitors to sign in at reception and wear a visitor's badge. rozpocznij naukę
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a small piece of metal or plastic with words or a picture on it, that you carry with you or fasten to your clothing or something else, in order to show who you are, that you are a member of a group, etc. He sewed the school badge neatly onto his uniform.; He collects old army badges.; You have to show your parking badge on the windscreen of your car, or they'll tow your car away.
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badge - noun - UK; US - button They used to go round wearing badges with slogans like "No nukes" and "Save the whale".; rozpocznij naukę
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a flat metal or plastic object, usually round, with a picture or message on it, that can be fastened to clothes with a pin, often in order to show that you like or support a particular group, idea, belief, etc.
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The cop showed me her badge. rozpocznij naukę
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a small piece of metal carried by a police officer to prove who he or she is
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The car will be badged as an Opel for sale mainly in continental Europe and as a Vauxhall for sale in the UK.; These mortgage deals don't have to be badged "first-time buyer". rozpocznij naukę
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to put a badge or other mark on something The car is being badged as a Chevy, which suggests it will be at the affordable end of the scale.; The next-generation Space Wagon is due in Japan next month, badged for the home market as the Chariot.
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hese self-printing badge kiosks ensure that attendees can be badged in moments. rozpocznij naukę
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The allowance would be badged as a savings measure because of the welfare payments it would spare. rozpocznij naukę
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to describe something in a particular way
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I usually buy my paper from the kiosk at the station. rozpocznij naukę
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a small building where things such as chocolate, drinks, or newspapers are sold through an open window
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kiosk - noun - UK formal; also telephone kiosk rozpocznij naukę
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With the goal of one-stop service, the kiosk lets guests select rooms and print hotel receipts and airline boarding passes. rozpocznij naukę
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a small machine in a public place which you can use to get tickets or information about something an information kiosk with touch-screen technology
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The Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago attracted nearly 90,000 attendees and 1,200 exhibitors.; conference attendees rozpocznij naukę
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someone who attends a performance, meeting, speech, etc.:
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With the app, you earn points and digital badges by practising your target language every day. rozpocznij naukę
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an icon (= symbol or picture) or title that shows you have achieved a particular thing in a computer game, on an educational website, etc.
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A signal is sent to automatically power up the workstation when an employee badges into the site.; The identity management system can see if a user has badged into the building. rozpocznij naukę
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to show a badge or something similar in order to get into your place of work, etc.
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For Tony, owning a big car was a badge of success. rozpocznij naukę
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to be something that shows that you have achieved a particular thing
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If you've cut your hand, the first-aider will patch you up. rozpocznij naukę
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to give basic medical care to someone that helps them temporarily
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The team has the ability to patch into the Cleveland Clinic health care system for instant access to X-rays, MRIs, and other test results. rozpocznij naukę
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to connect to a device or network
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The cameras are patched into a computer that sees the video in real time and analyzes it. rozpocznij naukę
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to connect one device to another or to a network
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I patched her through to customer service. rozpocznij naukę
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to connect someone to a phone number or network
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not be a patch on sth - UK informal This new washing machine isn't a patch on our old one. rozpocznij naukę
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to be much less good than something
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Jackie and Bill are still trying to patch up their marriage.; Did you manage to patch things up with her after your row? rozpocznij naukę
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to try to improve a relationship after there have been problems
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to repair something, especially in a simple and temporary way
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There is much disagreement, but the group of countries is trying to patch together a treaty on defence. rozpocznij naukę
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to arrange something very quickly but not very carefully
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