Idioms 1

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Ciężka sprawa
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A tough break
It was a tough break for us when Caroline quit. She was one of our top performers.
Na czołowej pozycji
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Ahead of the curve
We're investing a lot of money in research and development so we can stay ahead of the curve.
Wyróżniać się na tle konkurencji
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To be ahead of the pack
If we want to stay ahead of the pack, we're going to have to work hard and continue to innovate.
Być zagrożonym
Prestiż i wiarygodność UE są zagrożone
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At stake
The prestige and credibility of the European Union are at stake.
Znaleźć się w punkcie wyjściowym
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To go back to square one; back to the drawing board
The prototype wasn't successful. We have to go back to the drawing board.
Rozmowy w kuluarach
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Backroom deal
I think they got the government contract because of a backroom deal.
Orientacyjna liczba
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Ballpark number/ figure
I'm not sure what a Super Bowl commercial costs, but to give you a ballpark figure I'd say about three million dollars.
Za czyimiś plecami
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Behind someone's back
She didn't think it would be fair to go behind his back and talk to management, so she confronted him directly.
Za kulisami
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Behind the scenes
They make it look so effortless, but they do a lot of hard work and planning behind the scenes.
Pełny obraz
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Big picture
Even though we all have very specific tasks to do, our manager makes sure we don't lose sight of the big picture.
Robić coś zgodnie z zasadami
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Do something by the book
We are regularly audited by several regulatory agencies. It's important that we do everything by the book.
Zrobić fajrant
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Call it a day
Well, John, it's 7:00 and I'm getting hungry. How about we call it a day?
Zaskoczyć kogoś
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Catch someone off guard
Mike was caught off guard when they asked him to direct the meeting.
Wyjątek od rutyny
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Change of pace
It's nice to go on business trips because it's a change of pace.

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