EN · C1

The news that the performance was cancelled came as a bolt from the blue, because all the details had been confirmed that morning.

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Wiadomość o odwołaniu występu spadła na mnie jak grom z jasnego nieba, bo rano potwierdzono wszystkie szczegóły.

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Flashcard #2502 · C1

The news that the performance was cancelled came as a bolt from the blue, because all the details had been confirmed that morning.

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EN · C1

A figurative expression used in a specific conversation about organisation or a difficult situation.

  1. A

    Why did cancelling the performance surprise you so much?

    Dlaczego odwołanie występu tak cię zaskoczyło?

  2. B

    The news that the performance was cancelled came as a bolt from the blue, because all the details had been confirmed that morning.

    Wiadomość o odwołaniu występu spadła na mnie jak grom z jasnego nieba, bo rano potwierdzono wszystkie szczegóły.

  3. A

    What do you suggest doing next?

    Co proponujesz zrobić dalej?

  4. B

    Let’s check the latest notice before changing the plan.

    Sprawdźmy najnowszy komunikat przed zmianą planu.

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Polish

Wyrażenie przenośne użyte w konkretnej rozmowie o organizacji lub trudnej sytuacji.

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English

A figurative expression used in a specific conversation about organisation or a difficult situation.

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German

Eine bildliche Wendung in einem konkreten Gespräch über Organisation oder eine schwierige Situation.

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Spanish

Una expresión figurada en una conversación concreta sobre organización o una situación difícil.

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Russian

Образное выражение в конкретном разговоре об организации или трудной ситуации.

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