| draw up (proposal, contract) | To compose or write in a set form |
| put a strain upon sb | Cause a tention |
| put a strain on someone or sth | To overload someone or something |
| give the go-ahead | To began, launch |
| to comment on ( the matter) | To make a comment, remark |
| give offence to | To cause annoyance or displeasure to |
| be baffle by | Be puzzled |
| hold out for someone or something (hope) | To wait for someone or something |
| go on to do sth | Go to (another subject) |
| pride oneself on sth | To be proud of sth |
| to meet on regular basis | In a regular manner |
| to challenge the figures | Call into question (kwestionować) |
| jump at the chance to do sth | To accept an opportunity eagerly |
| out of all proportion | The situation has crossed the boundaries of normal standards |
| have no intention | not think about sth |
| it is common knowledge | everybody is aware |
| brought about | caused |
| raise fear | make people afraid |
| little prospect of success | not much chance in winning |
| say for certain | confirm |
| argue that there should be | advocate |
| explain the cause | attribute this |
| to clash over someone or sth | to fight or argue with someone about someone or something |