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.
Category: Sayings
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.
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.
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.
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.