Cat got your tongue? – zapomniałeś języka w gębie?
She seemed ready to argue, but when the question came, the cat cut her tongue.
The tables have turned – karta się odwróciła
The team was losing the entire game, but in the final minutes, the tables turned.
Gamble away – przegrać coś uprawiając hazard
He regrets gambling away his chance at a promotion by not preparing for the interview.
Every nook and cranny – w każdym zakamarku
The inspector checked every nook and cranny of the building for safety violations.
Wish sb ill – źle komuś życzyć
She smiled politely, though deep down, she couldn’t help but wish him ill.
In the prime of one’s life – w najlepszym okresie życia, w kwiecie wieku
At 35, she feels she’s in the prime of her life and ready to achieve her dreams..
Have an inkling – mieć pewne domysły, podejrzenia
She didn’t have an inkling about the promotion until her boss announced it
Play the odds – zaryzykować, zdać się na los
She played the odds and bought a lottery ticket, hoping for the best.
Go out of your way – bardzo się starać
He always goes out of his way to help his coworkers with difficult tasks.
Third time the charm – do trzech razy sztuka
His first two attempts at baking were disasters, but the third time was the charm.
Death row – cela skazanych na śmierć
The documentary gave a glimpse into the lives of those awaiting execution on death row.
Take vengeance – zemścić się
She vowed to take vengeance on those who wronged her family.
Law enforcement – służby mundurowe
She’s training to join law enforcement as a detective.
Composite sketch – portret pamięciowy
The composite sketch was posted around town to help identify the criminal.
Have your feet on the ground – twardo stąpać po ziemi
Her father’s advice helped her put her feet back on the ground after her first failure.
Ground-up restoration – odbudowanie od podstaw
After years of neglect, the car underwent a ground-up restoration to return it to its former glory.
Go sideways – nie pójść zgodnie z planem, pójść w złym kierunku
His joke went sideways, and instead of laughing, everyone looked offended.
I’ve been around long enough to know – siedzę w tym wystarczająco długo, by wiedzieć że…
I’ve been around long enough to know that trust is earned, not given.
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