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rozpocznij naukę
to encourage someone to do something or something to happen
dissmisal
rozpocznij naukę
the act of refusing to consider an idea or opinion
assail
He was assailed with questions
rozpocznij naukę
to attack or torment
preside
An elderly priest presided at the marriage ceremony.
rozpocznij naukę
to be officially responsible for a formal meeting or ceremony
reiterate
I must reiterate that we have no intention of signing this contract.
rozpocznij naukę
to say something again so that people take notice of it
preside over sth
The case was presided over by a senior judge.
rozpocznij naukę
to be in charge of a situation, especially a formal meeting or legal trial
uptake
She’s inexperienced, but very quick on the uptake.
rozpocznij naukę
quick or slow to understand
discard
They discarded the empty bottles.
rozpocznij naukę
to throw something away
listen in on
She listened in on the conversation at the next table.
rozpocznij naukę
to listen intentionally to (a private conversation etc)
not hear the end/last of something
We'll never hear the last of it if they win that competition.
rozpocznij naukę
to be told repeatedly about something
hear someone out
At least hear me out before making up your mind.
rozpocznij naukę
to listen to someone until they have said everything they want to say
play it by ear
We can't make a decision yet. Let's just play it by ear.
rozpocznij naukę
to decide how to deal with a situation as it develops, rather than acting according to plans made earlier
come out of something
I hope something good can come out of this mess.
rozpocznij naukę
If something comes out of a process or event, it is one of the results
be up to your ears in something
I'm up to my ears in work.
rozpocznij naukę
to be very busy, or to have more of something than you can manage
prick up your ears
The children pricked up their ears when they heard the word “candy.”
rozpocznij naukę
to listen carefully
give someone an earful
rozpocznij naukę
to complain angrily to someone
savage
a brutal and savage attack
rozpocznij naukę
extremely violent, wild, or frightening
trim the hedge
rozpocznij naukę
przycinać żywopłot
hamper, hinder, impede, curb
rozpocznij naukę
make sth slow down
squabble
Polly and Susie were having a squabble about who was going to hold the dog's lead.
rozpocznij naukę
an argument over something that is not important
transgression
Adolescence is a period marked by fascination with the transgression of rules.
rozpocznij naukę
the act or process of breaking a law or moral rule, or an example of this
pageantry
She loved the pageantry and tradition of the monarchy.
rozpocznij naukę
impressive and colourful ceremonies
askew
My hat was askew so I adjusted it in the mirror.
rozpocznij naukę
not straight or level
contend with something
At the age of nine, he had the death of both parents to contend with.
rozpocznij naukę
to have to deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation
in/out of contention for something
This loss puts them out of contention for the playoffs this year.
rozpocznij naukę
able/not able to achieve or win something, especially in sports
bone of contention
rozpocznij naukę
kość niezgody
sway from side to side
rozpocznij naukę
go from side to side
face the music
rozpocznij naukę
to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done
resentment
He harbours a deep resentment against his parents for his miserable childhood.
rozpocznij naukę
a feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like
hamper
Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors.
rozpocznij naukę
to prevent someone doing something easily
impair
A recurring knee injury may have impaired his chances of winning the tournament.
rozpocznij naukę
to spoil something or make it weaker so that it is less effective
encounter
I had an alarming encounter with a wild pig.
rozpocznij naukę
a meeting, especially one that happens by chance
endorse
I fully endorse (= agree with) everything the Chairperson has said.
rozpocznij naukę
to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone
exploit
We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.
rozpocznij naukę
to use something in a way that helps you
lose face
She had to accept defeat without losing face.
rozpocznij naukę
to become less respected by others
on the face of it
On the face of it, it seems like a bargain, but I bet there are hidden costs.
rozpocznij naukę
used when you are describing how a situation seems on the surface
save face
We said he left "to pursue other interests" to let him save face, but actually we fired him.
rozpocznij naukę
to keep your reputation and avoid others losing respect for you
put on a brave face
She seems all right but I think she's just putting on a brave face.
rozpocznij naukę
to behave as if a problem is not important or does not worry you

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