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My Favourite Polish Idioms

My Favourite Polish Idioms

Category: Sayings

Karawana jedzie dalej

Meaning:

Lit. “the caravan goes on” is actually not an idiom. This proverb is known in multiple other languages, very popular in Polish and often used to directly retort and scold anyone criticizing you or your enterprise.

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Posted on 19 February 20235 March 2023Categories Metaphors, Politics, SayingsLeave a comment on Karawana jedzie dalej

Pożyjemy, zobaczymy

Meaning:

Lit. “we’ll live on and see”. Which is how you react to a prediction you are not fully convinced of. Or one you are sure will not come true, but also do not want to categorically laugh off the other person talking about it.

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Klękajcie narody

Meaning:

Lit. “Kneel, you nations”. In general and originally, this expresses admiration. But in certain contexts you can also use it ironically, to react to something another person or group think is a major achievement but you don’t share their opinion.

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Posted on 9 December 202222 November 2022Categories SayingsLeave a comment on Klękajcie narody

Krakowskim targiem

Meaning:

Lit. “with/through a Cracow deal”. Which means to reach a compromise by both sides giving up a part of what they initially demanded. Poles often use this expression to propose a solution to a standoff in smaller or bigger negotiations.

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Posted on 4 December 202222 November 2022Categories Business, Everyday life, SayingsLeave a comment on Krakowskim targiem

Wozić drewno do lasu

Meaning:

Lit. “to carry/drive timber to the forest”. This expression is used when someone brings some specific product to where it is already plenty of it or where it is of a much higher quality. To bring sand to the beach.

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Posted on 13 November 20225 November 2022Categories Everyday life, Metaphors, SayingsLeave a comment on Wozić drewno do lasu

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