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[dɪs'trækʃən]nto drive sb to distraction — doprowadzać (doprowadzić perf) kogoś do szału
* * *[-ʃən]1) (something that takes the mind off other especially more serious affairs: There are too many distractions here to allow one to work properly.) rzecz odciągająca uwagę2) (anxiety and confusion: in a state of complete distraction.) rozterka, rozstrój
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