EN · C1

Let us stop beating around the bush and say directly what is preventing us from starting work.

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Przestańmy owijać w bawełnę i powiedzmy wprost, co uniemożliwia nam rozpoczęcie pracy.

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Flashcard #4047 · C1

Let us stop beating around the bush and say directly what is preventing us from starting work.

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EN · C1

Using idioms in a conversation about collaboration.

  1. A

    How do you assess the problem in preparing the exhibition?

    Jak oceniasz problem przy przygotowaniu wystawy?

  2. B

    Let us stop beating around the bush and say directly what is preventing us from starting work.

    Przestańmy owijać w bawełnę i powiedzmy wprost, co uniemożliwia nam rozpoczęcie pracy.

  3. A

    What will our next step be?

    Jaki będzie nasz następny krok?

  4. B

    Let’s include this point in our shared notes and check whether the proposed revision solves the problem.

    Uwzględnijmy tę uwagę we wspólnej notatce i sprawdźmy, czy proponowana poprawka rozwiązuje problem.

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Translations

PolishPrzestańmy owijać w bawełnę i powiedzmy wprost, co uniemożliwia nam rozpoczęcie pracy.No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
GermanReden wir nicht länger um den heißen Brei herum, sondern sagen wir direkt, was uns am Arbeitsbeginn hindert.No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
SpanishDejemos de andarnos por las ramas y digamos directamente qué nos impide empezar el trabajo.No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
RussianПерестанем ходить вокруг да около и прямо скажем, что мешает нам начать работу.No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.

Examples of use

Polish

Używanie idiomów w rozmowie o współpracy.

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English

Using idioms in a conversation about collaboration.

No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
German

Redewendungen in einem Gespräch über Zusammenarbeit verwenden.

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Spanish

Usar expresiones idiomáticas al hablar de colaboración.

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Russian

Использование идиом в разговоре о сотрудничестве.

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