EN · C1 · idiomtake the bull by the horns
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No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.wziąć byka za rogi
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Dialogues in context
EN · C1Making the First Call
- A
I've been putting off speaking to the manager for a week.
Od tygodnia odkładam rozmowę z kierownikiem.
- B
Time to take the bull by the horns. Ask to meet today.
Czas wziąć byka za rogi. Umów się na dzisiaj.
- A
I'll call and ask if he's free this afternoon.
Zadzwonię i zapytam, czy ma czas po południu.
- B
Write down two points to discuss first.
Zapisz wcześniej dwa tematy do omówienia.
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Translations
German
Spanish
RussianExamples of use
Wzięła byka za rogi i zadzwoniła do wierzyciela.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.She took the bull by the horns and called the creditor.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Sie packte den Stier bei den Hörnern und rief den Gläubiger an.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Cogió el toro por los cuernos y llamó al acreedor.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Она взяла быка за рога и позвонила кредитору.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Grammar
idiom
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- take the bull by the horns
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Example
She took the bull by the horns and called the creditor.
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C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.nauczyć się na bolesnym doświadczeniu
C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.kij w szprychach
C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.robić wszystko, by pomóc
C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.palić mosty
C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.pracować i bawić się kosztem snu
C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Related phrases
Weźmy byka za rogi i porozmawiajmy o nieporozumieniu, zamiast po raz kolejny zmieniać temat.
C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Czas złapać byka za rogi i omówić problem, którego wszyscy dotąd unikaliśmy.
C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Nie zamiatajmy tej sprawy pod dywan; niewyjaśniony problem wróci przy następnym rozliczeniu.
C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Nie chciałem działać na własną rękę, dlatego przed kontaktem z klientem sprawdziłem, kto prowadzi tę sprawę.
C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Nie trzymajmy się kurczowo planu, jeśli warunek, na którym go oparliśmy, przestał być spełniony.
C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Nie dzielmy skóry na niedźwiedziu; sala jest dostępna, ale właściciel jeszcze nie potwierdził rezerwacji.
C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.