Say it naturally

The same meaning, more natural words. Instead of „eat” — „grab a bite”; instead of „leave” — „head out”.

grab a bite

informalgrab a bite ← eat

A casual „get something to eat” — quick, no fuss. Sounds more natural than „eat” in relaxed talk.

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informalhead out ← leave

A natural „get going / leave”. A native is likelier to say „I should head out” than „I should leave”.

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informalhit the books ← study

A vivid „start studying hard”, especially before an exam. An idiom — don't translate it literally.

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I need to hit the books this weekend.
PLMuszę wziąć się za naukę w ten weekend.
Exams are close — time to hit the books.
PLEgzaminy blisko — pora wziąć się za naukę.
No going out tonight — I have to hit the books.
PLDziś bez wyjścia — muszę się uczyć.

informalgive (someone) a hand ← help

A casual „help” — „lend a hand”. More natural than „help me” in a relaxed request.

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informalworn out ← (very) tired

A vivid „exhausted” — stronger than „tired”. For tiredness you really feel.

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I'm worn out after that hike.
PLJestem wykończony po tej wędrówce.
You look worn out.
PLWyglądasz na wykończonego.
That was exhausting — I'm completely worn out.
PLTo było wyczerpujące — jestem kompletnie wykończony.

informalcatch up ← meet & talk after a gap

To „catch up” — meet and talk after a gap. Very common in invitations.

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