Chances are slim – istnieją niewielkie szanse
The doctor said the chances of a full recovery are slim, but not impossible.
Hang by a thread – wisieć na włosku
Their relationship was hanging by a thread after months of constant arguments.
Pitch – prezentacja biznesowa
The startup’s CEO delivered an impressive pitch that won over the venture capitalists.
Forthright – bezpośredni, szczery
His forthright manner sometimes came across as blunt, but it made him trustworthy.
Operate on conjecture – opierać się na domysłach
Without concrete evidence, they were forced to operate on conjecture during the investigation.
Weigh on sb – przytłaczać kogoś, ciążyć na kimś
Financial worries started to weigh on the family, causing constant stress and anxiety.
Overstep – przekroczyć dopuszczalną granicę
To maintain a good working relationship, it’s important not to overstep personal or professional boundaries.
Have all the time in the world – mieć dużo czasu
On that quiet morning, sipping coffee by the window, I felt like I had all the time in the world.
Jump to conclusions – wyciągać pochopnie wnioski
It’s important not to jump to conclusions without hearing both sides of the story.
Hold your horses- powstrzymać się przed czymś
Hold your horses! We need to double-check everything before making a final decision.
To flag – oznaczyć
The moderator flagged the inappropriate comments and removed them from the discussion.
Suffer the consequences – ponieść (nieprzyjemne) konsekwencje
He made a risky decision and now has to suffer the consequences of his actions.
Skeletons in the cupboard – trupy w szafie, mroczne lub wstydliwe sekrety
The politician’s career was threatened when his opponents discovered skeletons in the cupboard from his past.
Bound in blood – połączony więzami krwi
Their loyalty to each other was bound in blood, stronger than any written contract.
Go with the turf –iść w parze z wykonywanym zajęciem
Dealing with stress goes with the turf in a high-pressure job like hers.
Part and parcel – nieodłączna część
Long meetings are part and parcel of working in management.
I’m all ears – zamieniam się w słuch
The hikers had a narrow escape when a sudden rockslide nearly trapped them in the canyon.
Jump on the bandwagon – pójść za modą, wykorzystać koniunkturę
As the new trend in fashion gained popularity, many celebrities jumped on the bandwagon.
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