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a stone's throw
My office is only a stone's throw from where I live, so I walk to work.
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very close to
rzut kamieniem
accusation
A number of serious accusations have been made against her.
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a statement saying that someone is guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong
oskarżenie, na a
act out
Stop acting out your frustrations from your childhood and just behave like an adult!
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to express your feelings about something through your behaviour or actions, especially when you have been feeling angry or nervous
attitude
As soon as they found out I was a doctor, their whole attitude changed.
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the opinions and feelings that you usually have about something, especially when this is shown in your behaviour
podejście, nie: approach, outlook, mindset
backwash effect
Learning English has had a backwash effect on my life -- it has helped me in my career, and I even met my wife at English classes.
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an influence on other areas of your life
be blown away by
I was blown away by my parents' gift of a second-hand car for my 18th birthday.
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to make someone feel very surprised, especially about something they like or admire
z phrasalem, nie z take
be marooned in the middle of nowhere
The car broke down and I had no mobile reception -- I was marooned in the middle of nowhere.
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to be left in a place where there are no other people and where you cannot escape
be taken aback
Emma was somewhat taken aback by his directness.
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to be very surprised about something
z take, nie z suprise
belonging
It’s important to have a sense of belonging.
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if something (...) somewhere, that is the right place or situation for it
rzeczownik
breakthrough
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in the treatment of cancer.
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an important new discovery in something you are studying, especially one made after trying for a long time
brighten up
I think a new colour on the walls will really brighten up this room.
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to make something lighter or brighter
cohesive
a cohesive community
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connected or related in a reasonable way to form a whole
przymiotnik
come home to someone
As Annabel got onto the train, it came home to me that I might never see her again.
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to realise, in a deep or sudden way
zwrot z domem
concept
the concept of total patient care
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an idea of how something is, or how something should be done
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connection
the causal connection between smoking and cancer
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the way in which two facts, ideas, events etc are related to each other, and one is affected or caused by the other
courteous
The staff are always courteous and helpful.
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polite and showing respect for other people
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cramped
The kitchen was small and cramped.
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a (...) room, building etc does not have enough space for the people in it
nie: cluttered
defensive
There's no need to get so defensive, I was only making a suggestion.
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behaving in a way that shows you think someone is criticizing you even if they are not
defiant
Mark smashed a fist on the desk in a defiant gesture.
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clearly refusing to do what someone tells you to do
przymiotnik na d
depend on
I depended on my mum and dad financially until I was 22.
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to need the support, help, or existence of someone or something in order to exist, be healthy, be successful etc
nie od rely
differentiate
It’s important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
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to recognize or express the difference between things or people
nie: distinguish
distinct
two entirely distinct languages
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clearly different or belonging to a different type
do one's own thing
I like living on my own because I can do my own thing and don't have to worry about upsetting anyone.
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please yourself
downside
Digital mobile phones offer more security, but the downside is that they have less power.
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the negative part or disadvantage of something
nie: drawback
drift
Liam drifted in at 2a.m., not even aware of how late it was.
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to move, change, or do something without any plan or purpose
eat out of house and home
I have three teenage boys and I have to go shopping four times a week -- they eat me out of house and home.
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to eat a lot of someone's supply of food, so that they have to buy more - used humorously
evaluate
You should be able to evaluate your own work.
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to judge how good, useful, or successful something is
explicit
The contrast could not have been made more explicit.
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expressed in a way that is very clear and direct
przeciwieństwo implicit
face up to
Now I'm 28, I have to face up to the fact that I will never be a professional footballer.
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to accept and deal with a difficult fact or problem
fair enough
I think we should split the bill.’ ‘Fair enough.’
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used to say that you agree with someone’s suggestion or that something seems reasonable
feature
The exhibition features paintings by Picasso.
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to include or show something as a special or important part of something, or to be included as an important part
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feel at home
I feel really at home at my best friend's house; I am always welcome there.
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to feel comfortable in a place or with a person
fend for oneself
As soon as I left home, I had to learn to fend for myself.
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to look after yourself without needing help from other people
nie z feet
fragment
the dangers of fragmenting the Health Service
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to break something, or be broken into a lot of small separate parts – used to show disapproval
jedno słowo na f
fraught with danger
Travel in the country is fraught with danger, including robbery, road accidents and illness.
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full of danger
green issue
I don't know a lot about green issues like climate change and recycling.
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problems related to the environment
nie od environment
grow apart from
I've grown apart from my brother -- we rarely see or speak to each other.
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if people drift or (...), their relationship slowly becomes less close
harsh
A prison term of 10 years for stealing some eggs seems a bit harsh.
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severe, cruel, or unkind
na h
hassle
I don’t feel like cooking tonight, it’s too much hassle.
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something that is annoying, because it causes problems or is difficult to do
na h
have time to oneself
When I have time to myself, I have a long hot bath.
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have time when you don't have to do anything or be anywhere
high-pitched
That dog has a really annoying high- pitched bark.
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a (...) voice or sound is very high
hit home
Graham didn’t reply, but she could see her words had hit home.
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if a remark, criticism etc about you (...), you realize that it is true
hoot
The car behind was hooting at me.
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if a vehicle or ship (...), it makes a loud clear noise as a warning
humdrum
the prisoners’ humdrum routine
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boring and ordinary, and having no variety or interest
na h
identify
I'm so different from my parents, I've never really identified with them.
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to feel sympathy with someone or be able to share their feelings
identyfikować się z
identity
The identity of the killer is still unknown.
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someone’s (...) is their name or who they are
impact
We need to assess the impact on climate change.
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the effect or influence that an event, situation etc has on someone or something
implicit
Her words contained an implicit threat.
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suggested or understood without being stated directly
przeciwieństwo explicit
in a rush
I was in such a rush this morning that I put on one brown shoe and one black shoe.
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a situation in which you need to hurry
in common with
My husband and I have nothing in common, but somehow our relationship works.
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to have the same interests, attitudes etc as someone else
in the presence of
Our signatures were witnessed in the presence of a lawyer.
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with someone or in the same place as you
w obecności
intense
Young people today are under intense pressure to succeed.
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having a very strong effect or felt very strongly
na i
interaction
I work from home and miss interaction with other people.
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the activity of talking to other people, working together with them etc
interakcja
internalise
I don't like talking about emotions -- I tend to internalise them instead.
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if you (...) a particular belief, attitude, behaviour etc, it becomes part of your character
investigate
The state police are investigating the incident.
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to try to find out the truth about something such as a crime, accident, or scientific problem
irrelevant
We’re focussing too much on irrelevant details.
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not useful or not relating to a particular situation, and therefore not important
zaprzeczenie od relevant
itinerary
This is the itinerary for the trip -- it contains all the times and places we will visit.
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a plan or list of the places you will visit on a journey
kick oneself for
I kicked myself when I realised I could have bought the jeans cheaper online.
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used to say that you are annoyed with yourself because you have done something silly, made a mistake etc
laid-back
I don’t know how you can be so laid-back about your exams.
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relaxed and seeming not to be worried about anything
lapse
Despite the occasional lapse, this was a fine performance by the young saxophonist.
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a short period of time during which you fail to do something well or properly, often caused by not being careful
lasting
The reforms will bring lasting benefits.
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strong enough, well enough planned etc to continue for a very long time
na l
limitation
Any limitation to the king’s power could be permanent.
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the act or process of controlling or reducing something
rzeczownik na l
mass-produced
mass-produced furniture
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produced in large numbers using machinery, so that each object is the same and can be sold cheaply
produkowany masowo
occurrence
Laughter was a rare occurrence in his classroom.
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something that happens
on the spur of the moment
We would often decide what to play on the spur of the moment.
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suddenly, without any previous planning or thought
pod wpływem chwili
option
There are a number of options available.
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a choice you can make in a particular situation
outburst
There was an outburst of cheering when the band came onto the stage.
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a sudden short increase in an activity
overcome
He struggled to overcome his shyness.
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to successfully control a feeling or problem that prevents you from achieving something
overwhelmed
I was so overwhelmed with all my homework, I was sure I wouldn't be able to cope.
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if work or a problem (...) someone, it is too much or too difficult to deal with
przymiotnik
owl
Did you hear that sound outside? I think it was an owl.
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a bird with large eyes that hunts at night
pack in
We packed a lot of sightseeing into two weeks.
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to do a lot in a limited period of time, or fit a lot of information, ideas etc into a limited space
perceive
Even as a young woman she had been perceived as a future chief executive.
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to understand or think of something or someone in a particular way
postrzegać
pitch (tent)
It was the first time we had ever pitched a tent and it took us four hours.
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to put up
np. namiot
pointless
Life just seemed pointless to me.
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worthless or not likely to have any useful result
put something aside
Each month I put something aside so I can have a holiday at the end of the year.
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keep to be used later
phrasal
regression
People sometimes experience regression when they are hypnotised.
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the act of returning to an earlier condition that is worse or less developed
relate to something
That story is related to something I heard on the radio yesterday.
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if two things (...), they are connected in some way
reserve
Vicky is known for her reserve, so don't expect her to say very much.
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a quality in someone's character that makes them not like expressing their emotions or talking about their problems
na r
run the risk of
If you drink the local tap water, you run the risk of getting ill.
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to be in a situation where there is a possibility that something bad could happen to you
savour
When I came first in the cycling race, I really savoured my victory.
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to fully enjoy a time or experience
jedno słowo na s, nie: soak
scenario
Imagine a scenario where only 20% of people have a job.
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a situation that could possibly happen
select
The party was small and select.
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a (...) group of people or things is a small special group that has been chosen carefully
self reliant
Although she's only 16, Ellen is very self- reliant.
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able to do or decide things by yourself, without depending on the help or advice of other people
przymiotnik
sensitive
a sensitive and intelligent young man
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able to understand other people’s feelings and problems
sentimental value
My grandma gave me this toy plane. It's not worth anything, but it has lots of sentimental value.
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valuable based on or relating to your feelings rather than on practical reasons
wartość sentymentalna
set out
Kate set out for the house on the other side of the bay.
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to start a journey, especially a long journey
set up
On my first day at work, everything was set up for me at my desk -- computer, chair, phone, everything.
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to prepare the equipment that will be needed for an activity so that it is ready to be used
severe
His injuries were quite severe.
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(...) problems, injuries, illnesses etc are very bad or very serious
shell out
I had to shell out a lot to buy my first flat.
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to pay a lot of money for something, especially unwillingly
sleep rough
I had no money for a hotel so I had to sleep rough.
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to sleep outside with nothing to protect you from the weather, especially because you have no home to live in
slot in
Stewart has slotted in well.
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to fit something or someone into a plan, organization etc, or to fit in
snap (photo)
I snapped a photo of my favourite actor when I was in Hollywood.
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to take a photograph
soak up
It was wonderful to soak up the atmosphere as the sun began to set.
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to enjoy a place by watching it or becoming involved in it
souvenir
I bought a model of the Eiffel Tower as a souvenir of Paris.
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an object that you buy or keep to remind yourself of a special occasion or a place you have visited
spark off
One small comment sparked off a huge row between them.
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to be the cause of something, especially trouble or violence
stick to something
Have you been sticking to your diet?
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to do or keep doing what you said you would do or what you believe in, even when it is difficult
z dietą np.
stir up
That photo stirred up memories of a holiday I took with my parents.
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to make someone have a strong feeling or a reaction
stranded
Air travellers were left stranded because of icy conditions.
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a person or vehicle that is (...) is unable to move from the place where they are
stuff like
I enjoy skiing and cycling, stuff like that.
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used when talking about different activities, subjects, or ideas, when you do not say exactly what these are
subconscious
Because I got lost when I was very young, I now have a subconscious fear of being left alone.
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(...) feelings, desires etc are hidden in your mind and affect your behaviour, but you do not know that you have them
substitute
You can use margarine as a substitute for butter.
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a person or thing that you use instead of the one that you usually have, because the usual one is not available
sustainable
The government should do more to promote sustainable agriculture.
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able to continue without causing damage to the environment
tag along
Kate tagged along with mum and Vicky.
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to go somewhere with someone, especially when they have not asked you to go with them
take for granted
It wasn't until I left home that I realised how much I took my family for granted.
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to expect that someone or something will always be there when you need them and never think how important or useful they are
take on (identity)
When I talked to the actor, I took on the characteristics of a love-sick teenager.
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to begin to have a particular quality or appearance
nie z come, phrasal
take part in
I'm taking part in a fun run next weekend.
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to be involved in an activity, sport, event etc with other people
brać udział w
take time off
I can take some time off next month if you want to go on holiday.
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take a holiday from a job or studies
tick something off
There are still lots of places to tick off my dream holiday list.
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to mark the things on a list with a tick to show that they have been dealt with, chosen etc
tricky
I can get you tickets for the show but it’ll be tricky.
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something that is difficult to deal with or do because it is complicated and full of problems
trigger
The assassination triggered off a wave of rioting.
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to make something happen very quickly, especially a series of events
uncharacteristically
He was uncharacteristically quiet.
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not typical of someone or something and therefore surprising
unexpected
The experiment produced some unexpected results.
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used to describe something that is surprising because you were not expecting it
dosłownie niespodziewany
uproot
He rejected the idea of uprooting himself and moving to America.
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to pull a plant and its roots out of the ground
uproot
He rejected the idea of uprooting himself and moving to America.
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to pull a plant and its roots out of the ground
virtual world
I don't believe the friendships you have in the virtual world are as strong as the friendships you have in the real world.
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the world made, done, seen etc on the Internet or on a computer, rather than in the real world
workforce
Women now represent almost 50% of the workforce.
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all the people who work in a particular industry or company, or are available to work in a particular country or area
go through a bad/difficult/rough/sticky patch
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to experience a lot of problems in a period of your life

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