PNJA K1

Flaky

behaving in a way that is strange, not responsible or not expected

Be hard to pin down

to make someone provide details about something or make a decision about something

Vague

not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided

Perpetually

always or very often

Loathe

to hate someone or something

Resentment

a feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like

Chronic health conditions

(especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time; very bad

To be accommodating

used to describe a person who is eager or willing to help other people, for example by changing his or her plans

Fatigue

extreme tiredness/weakness

Underlying

real but not immediately obvious

Impact

a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person

To confront someone

to tell someone what they do not want to hear, often because it is about something bad that they have done or because it needs an explanation

Damnation

the act of sending someone to hell or the state of being in hell

Enquiry

a question that you ask when you want more information

Intel

secret information, for example about another country's government, an enemy group, or criminal activities

To buffet sb

(of wind, rain, etc.) to hit something repeatedly and with great force, nękać

To be held in abeyance

halted temporarily

To be of/have no fixed abode

to be homeless

To be out and about

outdoors; travelling from one place to another

In the abstract

in a general way

Of its own accord

automatically

To agree to differ/disagree

stop arguing because there is no chance of agreement

To be in arrears

to have not paid the money you owe

To cast aspersions

to criticise

To cost an arm and a leg

to be very expensive

To be thrown off balance

to be surprised/confused

To be on the ball

to be alert

Below the belt

cruel and unfair

To be beside oneself with anger/excitement

to be extremely angry/excited

To bide one’s time

to wait for a good opportunity

To be in the black

not owing anybody any money (opp. To be in the red)

To blaze a trail

to discover/explore something new

To be on the blink

not working properly (electrical equipment)

To go by the board

to be rejected/ignored/no longer possible

To be cut to the bone

reduced to a minimum

To be out of bounds

prohibited/forbidden (a place)

To pick someone’s brains

ask somebody to help with a problem/extract information from an expert

All but

nearly, almost/except

To feel all in

exhausted

All told

altogether

For all

in spite of

Of all people

used to express annoyance/surprise because a certain person was thought to be unsuitable

All along

from the beginning

All the same

yest, however

All in all

when everything is considered

For all I know

as far as I know

For all I care

I don’t care

To take something into account

to consider something

On account of

because of

On no account

under no circumstances

On this/that account

for this/that reason

To be in the air

existing, but not talked about

To be up in the air

uncertain

To be up in arms

to be very angry

To be on the alert

to be on the lookout; expecting something

Inkling of

a slight idea that something is true or likely to happen

Ensue

follow, continue

Hoodwinked

bamboozled, deceived

Wallowing in

enjoy completely

Coveted

desired

Faintly

slightly

Brushing past

walk quickly, ignore

Tubbiness

being fat

Blossom

develop

Sidelong looks

short, not direct

Suppressed giggles

kept hidden

Drew me out of my shell

(also come/bring) become more interested in other people and more willing to talk and take part in social activities

Frumpish

old fashioned, not attractive

Slump

reduce suddenly; sit or fall heavily

Opt for

make a choice

Strain

pressure, injury

Mild

slight

Skirted

avoided

Unduly

reasonable

Astute (person)

able to understand a situation

Long-suffering patience

patient despite being annoyed or insulted regularly

Over-indulgent

allowing someone to have or do what they want

In lieu of

instead of

Circuits

cykl/obchód, Routes or cycles, often repeated paths or rounds.

Audit

kontrola (firmy), An official inspection, often of financial accounts.

Incumbent on

beneficjent, Obligatory or required of someone; a duty or responsibility.

To marvel

zdumiewać, To be amazed or filled with wonder.

Alien

coming from a different country, race, or group

Conscientious

hard-working

Solitary

done alone

Apathetic

showing no interest or energy and unwilling to take action, especially over something important

Contemporaries

people who are alive at the same time or attend the same school

Nearest and dearest

a person or people from your immediate family

Bestow upon

to give something as an honour or present

Be thwarted

to stop something from happening or someone from doing something

Animosity towards

strong dislike, opposition, or anger

Abashed by

embarrassed

Bartered for

to exchange goods for other things rather than for money

Beeline for

to go directly and quickly towards someone or something

Bask in

to lie or sit enjoying the warmth especially of the sun

Be apprehensive about

feeling worried about something that you are going to do or that is going to happen

Handful

A small quantity; a manageable but sometimes troublesome person or thing.

Cocky

Overly confident; arrogantly self-assured.

Oozed bravado

Exuded a strong sense of boldness or confidence

Imposter syndrome

The feeling of being unqualified despite evident success.