EN · C1 · idiom

the powers that be

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osoby sprawujące władzę

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the powers that be

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EN · C1

Permission to Open the Hall

  1. A

    Who can approve extra hours?

    Kto może zatwierdzić dodatkowe godziny?

  2. B

    We need approval from the powers that be at the centre.

    Potrzebna jest zgoda osób sprawujących władzę w ośrodku.

  3. A

    Shall we write to management?

    Napiszemy do kierownictwa?

  4. B

    Yes, let's give the exact dates.

    Tak, podajmy dokładne daty.

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Translations

Polishosoby sprawujące władzęexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Germandie MachthaberexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Spanishquienes mandanexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Russianвласть имущиеexpressionNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.

Examples of use

Polish

Osoby sprawujące władzę odrzuciły naszą prośbę.

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English

The powers that be rejected our request.

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German

Die Machthaber lehnten unsere Bitte ab.

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Spanish

Quienes mandan rechazaron nuestra petición.

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Russian

Власть имущие отклонили нашу просьбу.

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Grammar

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the powers that be
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The powers that be rejected our request.

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