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      It was a real slap in the face when she didn't answer my phone calls.  
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      pomimo wszystkich przeciwności    sākt mācīties
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      Against all odds, he won that contest and became a well-known actor.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Could you please give me a hand with the luggage? It's really heavy.  
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      poniżej oczekiwań, niewystarczająco dobry    sākt mācīties
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      He rejected this market analysis. He said it wasn't up to scratch.  
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      I think I have to change my lifestyle; I'm in a rut.  
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      popis, mający na celu zdobycie poklasku    sākt mācīties
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      Don't worry. We still have the chance. His lawyer's defence speech was nothing more but a rhetorical show-off.  
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      poruszyć niebo i ziemię, zastosować wszystkie środki    sākt mācīties
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      I may need to leave no stone unturned but I will find this book!  
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      porządny, solidny posiłek    sākt mācīties
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      No wonder you feel sick! All you've been eating recently are those instant soups! Get yourself one square meal a day and you will be fine.  
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      postanowić, zdecydować się    sākt mācīties
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      He finally made up his mind!  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Come on, get a move on! I don't want to be late.  
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      powiedzieć coś nietaktownego, nie na miejscu    sākt mācīties
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      I dropped a brick when I told my brother I didn't like Mary at all; I didn't know he was seeing her.  
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      poza mapą, odległy, daleki    sākt mācīties
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      I can't remember the name of the place where Jenny lives; it's a tiny village way off the map.  
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      pozbierać się po chorobie, stanąć na nogi    sākt mācīties
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      He took a doctor's leave for a week, but he's back on his feet now.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      He gets on my nerves! Whenever there is something challenging, he always chooses a soft option.  
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      I'm going to have an early night tonight because I'm really tired.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      to keep one's nose to the grindstone     Just try to keep your nose to the grindstone and you'll certainly pass the final exam.  
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      pracować lub uczyć się do późna w nocy    sākt mācīties
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      I had an important exam today so I had to burn the midnight oil yesterday.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Sarah says she doesn't mind working for peanuts as long as she can see that her work is appreciated.  
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      prawdę mówiąc, w rzeczywistości    sākt mācīties
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      As a matter of fact, I love him very much.  
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      prędzej kaktus mi tu wyrośnie!    sākt mācīties
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      No way! Next time I'll talk to her is when hell freezes over!  
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     sākt mācīties
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      There is a ray of hope for humanity after all. Thank you so much for the ray of hope that shines in your message.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Not wearing a seat belt is just asking for trouble.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      I've never tried diving in my life but I'll have a stab at it in Egypt.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      The heavyweight title is about to change hands once again.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      to go over with a fine-tooth comb     She went over her boyfriend's stuff with a fine-tooth comb just to make sure he does not date anybody else.  
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      przeczytać coś od deski do deski    sākt mācīties
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      to read sth from cover to cover     This novel was so thrilling that I simply read it from cover to cover during one night!  
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      przedmiot sporu, kość niezgody    sākt mācīties
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      The choice of place for holiday turned out to be a real bone of contention in their family this year.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      It was just a slip of the tongue but in politics it may cost you your career.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      get straight to the point     Carol! Could you just get straight to the point? You want to borrow some money, right?  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Much blood was shed during the war.  
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      przemawiać, zabrać głos w dyskusji    sākt mācīties
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      We know the opinion of the prosecutor. Let the defence take the floor now.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      I can't give you the answer today. I simply need to chew it over.  
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      przenośnia; zwrot, wyrażenie retoryczne    sākt mācīties
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      When I said it was a battle to the death it was just a figure of speech.  
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      przepuścić okazję, przegapić coś    sākt mācīties
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      Bill missed the boat by sending in his application form days after the closing date.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      I intended to explain the whole situation to him but he cut me short.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      I think we will have to put the brakes on spending so much money on leisure activities.  
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      przestarzały, staroświecki    sākt mācīties
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      I don't like this design - it is absolutely out of date to me.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Most of the hotels are open all year round.  
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      przeżywać dobry, pomyślny okres; być na fali    sākt mācīties
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      be on the crest of a wave     The Rasmus are currently on the crest of a wave, they are extremely popular among teenagers.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      That was great! Give me five!  
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      przychodzić do głowy / na myśl    sākt mācīties
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      It never crossed my mind that he could be in love with me.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Never throw away your notes - they may come in handy one day.  
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      przyjmować coś za rzecz oczywistą, naturalną    sākt mācīties
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      Never take love for granted. It has to be cherished to last.  
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      'przykurzony' (o umiejętnościach, znajomości np. języka itp.)    sākt mācīties
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      My apologies if my Spanish is a bit rusty, I hope you understand the intention of the message.  
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      przymknąć na coś oko; udawać, że się nie widzi czegoś    sākt mācīties
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      The farmer knew that the boys from the neighbourhood stole his apples but he simply turned a blind eye to it.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Having seen his face on security video-tape he couldn't use his alibi any longer and finally pleaded guilty.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Without family and friends, it's a dog's life.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Music often inspires people to clap or snap their fingers.  
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      Please somebody make Jane change the subject! With her stories from her childhood, she can be a real wet blanket.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Gee... Sometimes when I listen to her opinions I can't help thinking that she qualifies for some loony bin...  
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     sākt mācīties
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      She feels bad about her divorce and she has never spoken about it in public.  
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      I can't be late - Jack always arrives dead on time!  
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      puszczać kaczki na wodzie    sākt mācīties
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      It's incredible! I can't find any single pebble here!' 'Oh, probably some kids were playing ducks and drakes here and they threw them all to water.'  
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      radości i smutki, zmienne koleje losu    sākt mācīties
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      Their relationship was full of ups and downs.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Sheila is so desperate in her search for a husband - she's decided to have a blind date!  
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     sākt mācīties
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      My father is an early bird, he gets up at. every day.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      I tell you once and for all - I am tired of your complaining about your job! There is nothing else you can do.  
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      robić coś spontanicznie, improwizować    sākt mācīties
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      If our plan fails, we can always play it by ear. It might work.  
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      robić coś z zasady, regularnie coś robić    sākt mācīties
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      to make it a rule to do sth     I make it a rule to eat a lot vegetables.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Please don't make a scene. I'll do what you want.  
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      robić sobie żarty/jaja z kogoś    sākt mācīties
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      to take the mickey (out of somebody)     Mike was taking the mickey out of me when I was dancing.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      change a fly into an elephant     Gee! She doesn't have an evening dress?! It's just friends' party - why does she have to change a fly into an elephant!  
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      robić z kogoś/siebie głupka    sākt mācīties
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      make a fool of somebody/yourself     Stop that before you make a fool of yourself!  
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      robić zamieszanie z jakiegoś powodu    sākt mācīties
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      Gosh! It is just a broken glass. Don't make a fuss about it.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      I know that my pupils often make faces behind my back.  
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      robić, załatwiać sprawunki    sākt mācīties
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      I have to run errands for my parents after my school.  
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      rok przerwy pomiędzy szkołą średnią a studiami podczas którego podróżuje się i zdobywa doświadczenie    sākt mācīties
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      I'm considering taking a gap year, to develop myself and increase my self-confidence  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Year is a leap year, with days in February.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Frank! So many years! Come in and make yourself at home. Something to drink?  
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      rozwodzić się nad czymś, wałkować coś    sākt mācīties
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      Don't even bother asking him! He will labour the point for ages, and I think you need the answer pretty fast.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      to take your life in your hands     Every time my son goes parachuting, he takes his life in his hands.  
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      rzecz równie ważna (mimo, że wymieniona na końcu)    sākt mācīties
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      And last but not least, I would like to thank my parents for all the support they give me.  
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      rzucić kogoś na głęboką wodę    sākt mācīties
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      throw somebody in at the deep end     You want to learn Spanish? There's no better way than to throw yourself in at the deep end - go to Spain.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Oh, come on! Go and get me some drinks, the shop is just a stone's throw from here.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      He has friends from many different walks of life.  
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      siedzieć w więzieniu, odsiadywać karę    sākt mācīties
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      The man who attacked my friend last year is doing time for murder now.  
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      skończyć z nawykiem, rzucić coś    sākt mācīties
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      John used to smoke a lot but he kicked the habit years ago.  
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      słomiany zapał; fiasko; klapa    sākt mācīties
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      He wants to learn foreign languages, but it may be only a flash in the pan.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      I really wanted to provide the pronunciation to this fucking word ophthalmologist but it turned out to be impossible, excuse my French.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Did you sleep well last night? Yes, thanks. Like a log!  
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     sākt mācīties
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      to land/fall on one's feet     Jim is a type of a guy that, no matter what, seems to land on his feet.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      I'm broke, today we have to eat at this greasy spoon at the corner.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      I wish my dreams would come true one day.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      We wanted to visit my friends that weekend but it turned out that Terry had to work on Saturday and our plans simply went up in smoke.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      He got so annoying that finally I told him to take a hike.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      I can't stand your behaviour any more. Get lost!  
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     sākt mācīties
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      When the weather is nice it's fun to go away on impulse.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      My boss wanted me to work on weekends but I was brave enough to put my foot down.  
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      sprzeczać się, kłócić się    sākt mācīties
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      to have words with somebody     I think Mark had words with his girlfriend today because he is very nervous.  
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      This car went for a song - the owner was leaving the country and wanted a quick sale.  
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      sprzedawac sie bardzo szybko    sākt mācīties
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      The album of this new Irish rock group sells like hot cakes - people ask for it everyday.  
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      stawiać kogoś/być w niekorzystnej sytuacji    sākt mācīties
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      put sb/be at a disadvantage     The fact that the company's office was moved to the different part of the town has put me at a disadvantage. Now I have to commute almost one hour to get there.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      to have both feet on the ground     Susan is very practical and she has both feet on the ground.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      I wanted to ask Mary out but I chickened out at the last moment.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      They'll be married next week; if Chester doesn't get cold feet.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      What Jack told me about you is a pack of lies; I don't believe him.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      After the accident her strength returned little by little.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      I guess John thinks he would lose face if he admitted he had made a mistake.  
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     sākt mācīties
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      Don't lose heart because you cannot solve the problem straight away.  
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      strzał w ciemno, na chybił trafił    sākt mācīties
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      It was just a shot in the dark. I don't know what the correct answer is.  
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