Lit. “To put a stick into an anthill”. Which refers to an action or a statement that immediately provokes a heated discussion, critique or even violent retaliation. This might be due to it (the action or statement) being very accurate, brilliant, provoking or radical.
Lit. “to release a peacock”. Still a bit slangy but generally understood expression for throwing up, especially as a consequence of consuming too much alcohol.
Lit. “little white mice”, most commonly used with the verb “widzieć” (“to see”). Which has been used for at least 50 years to describe people hallucinating while being totally drunk, in a delirium or suffering during withdrawal or a hangover. The white mice are supposed to be a sign of alcoholism and a warning to stop drinking altogether.
Lit. “a penguin”. Apart from the obvious meaning, the word is sometimes used to refer to nuns, either jokingly or with a contempt. Or sometimes both, if possible.
Lit. “a cat in a sack” which a metaphor for something unknown and most often used in “kupować kota w worku” – to buy something you have not seen/tested before, a risk of a disappointment, possibly losing the money you pay for it. Continue reading Kot w worku
