EN · C1By trying to ride two horses at once, we postpone both decisions instead of deliberately choosing one priority.
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EN · C1A figurative expression when agreeing on joint action.
- A
Why are we postponing both decisions?
Dlaczego odkładamy obie decyzje?
- B
By trying to ride two horses at once, we postpone both decisions instead of deliberately choosing one priority.
Próbując łapać dwie sroki za ogon, odkładamy obie decyzje, zamiast świadomie wybrać jeden priorytet.
- A
What do you suggest doing next?
Co proponujesz zrobić dalej?
- B
Let’s choose one priority for now.
Wybierzmy jeden priorytet na teraz.
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Translations
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Przenośne wyrażenie podczas uzgadniania wspólnego działania.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.A figurative expression when agreeing on joint action.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Ein bildlicher Ausdruck beim Abstimmen eines gemeinsamen Vorgehens.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Una expresión figurada al acordar una actuación conjunta.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Образное выражение при согласовании совместных действий.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Related phrases
Nie chcę dolewać oliwy do ognia, dlatego wrócę do tej rozmowy, gdy opadną emocje.
C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Powiem bez owijania w bawełnę, co mi przeszkadza, ale postaram się nie przypisywać ci złych intencji.
C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.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.Nie chcę stawiać cię pod ścianą; możesz wrócić z odpowiedzią po spotkaniu.
C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Wiadomość o odwołaniu występu spadła na mnie jak grom z jasnego nieba, bo rano potwierdzono wszystkie szczegóły.
C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Nie chcę chować głowy w piasek, ale zanim zareaguję na zarzut, potrzebuję poznać jego dokładne brzmienie.
C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Related vocabulary
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C1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.