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1 pile
[paɪl] 1. n(heap, stack) stos m, sterta f; (of carpet, velvet) włos m; ( pillar) pal m2. vtto pile into — ładować się (władować się perf) do +gen
Phrasal Verbs:- pile on- pile up* * *I 1. noun1) (a (large) number of things lying on top of each other in a tidy or untidy heap; a (large) quantity of something lying in a heap: There was a neat pile of books in the corner of the room; There was pile of rubbish at the bottom of the garden.) stos, sterta2) (a large quantity, especially of money: He must have piles of money to own a car like that.) kupa2. verb(to make a pile of (something); to put (something) in a pile: He piled the boxes on the table.) układać- pile-up- pile up II(a large pillar or stake driven into the ground as a foundation for a building, bridge etc: The entire city of Venice is built on piles.) palIII noun(the thick soft surface of carpets and some kinds of cloth eg velvet: The rug has a deep/thick pile.) włos, puszek -
2 top-heavy
[tɔp'hɛvɪ]adj* * *adjective (having the upper part too heavy for the lower: That pile of books is top-heavy - it'll fall over!) przeciążony u góry
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(the) top of the pile — the bottom/top/of the pile phrase the last or first in status, income, or advantages Welfare cuts have reduced the income of those at the bottom of the pile. Thesaurus: general words used to describe rank and statushyponym from an upper class… … Useful english dictionary
(the) bottom of the pile — the bottom/top/of the pile phrase the last or first in status, income, or advantages Welfare cuts have reduced the income of those at the bottom of the pile. Thesaurus: general words used to describe rank and statushyponym from an upper class… … Useful english dictionary
at the top of the pile — in a high or very important position With this promotion, he will be at the top of the pile. The team finished the season at the top of the pile. • • • Main Entry: ↑pile at the top of the pile see ↑pile, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
at the bottom/top of the pile — ► at the bottom or top of a group of competing things: »Despite a shaky first quarter, the athletic shoe producer has once again emerged at the top of the pile. Main Entry: ↑pile … Financial and business terms
at the top of the pile — at the bottom/top of the pile ► at the bottom or top of a group of competing things: »Despite a shaky first quarter, the athletic shoe producer has once again emerged at the top of the pile. Main Entry: ↑pile … Financial and business terms
at the bottom of the pile — at the bottom/top of the pile ► at the bottom or top of a group of competing things: »Despite a shaky first quarter, the athletic shoe producer has once again emerged at the top of the pile. Main Entry: ↑pile … Financial and business terms
(at the) top of the pile — (at the) bottom/top of the ˈpile idiom in the least/most important position in a group of people or things • It s been 20 years since a British player was top of the pile. Main entry: ↑pileidiom … Useful english dictionary
(at the) bottom of the pile — (at the) bottom/top of the ˈpile idiom in the least/most important position in a group of people or things • It s been 20 years since a British player was top of the pile. Main entry: ↑pileidiom … Useful english dictionary
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