have a face like thunder
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Dialogues in context
EN · C2Discussing meaning in context
- A
When he saw the mess, he had a face like thunder.
Gdy zobaczył bałagan, miał minę pełną gniewu.
- B
How do you understand the expression “have a face like thunder” in this situation?
Jak rozumiesz wyrażenie „mieć minę wyrażającą silny gniew” w tej sytuacji?
- A
Let’s first establish the meaning in this context. Identify details in the example that support this reading and separate them from our assumptions.
Najpierw ustalmy znaczenie w tym kontekście. Wskażmy w przykładzie szczegóły, które wspierają takie odczytanie, i oddzielmy je od własnych założeń.
- B
I’ll compare this passage with another example and check whether the expression keeps the same meaning.
Porównam ten fragment z drugim przykładem i sprawdzę, czy to wyrażenie zachowuje w nim ten sam sens.
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Translations
Examples of use
Gdy zobaczył bałagan, miał minę pełną gniewu.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.When he saw the mess, he had a face like thunder.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Als er das Chaos sah, machte er ein Gesicht voller Zorn.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Al ver el desorden, puso una expresión de gran enfado.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Увидев беспорядок, он стал крайне сердитым.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Grammar
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- have a face like thunder
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Example
When he saw the mess, he had a face like thunder.