Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]

Has this been solved or not because I'm slightly confused....


So is it not to do with sticks/sticking at all in any context?

I was doing a lot of reading and found 'they'll throw the book at you', but I don't think that's right.

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They'll throw the book at you..

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Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]


I would say that this definition is similar but the details are often unpleasant rather than just hidden.


I think this one is closest in meaning.


To deceive someone and put them in a very difficult situation?

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Sensitive or classified information? Reveal plans not meant for non-military personnel?

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Daria Zawiałow, Artur Rojek - Dziwna

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]


Thanks for the explanation maf.

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Ok, thanks. Similar in a way to engaging brain before putting mouth in gear.

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Does it mean what I wrote in #747?

Not noticing what's under your nose because of looking elsewhere/far away?

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]


No, I'm still working on 'It's darkest under the lamp post'.

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I don't feel I am!

Not noticing what's under your nose because of looking elsewhere/far away?

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]


Is this anything to do with safety? One would think the safest place to be would be in the light directly under the lamp post but maybe the greatest threat is in a place that appears to be safe and has hidden dangers.

Or maybe can't see the wood for the trees...


I can only think of the old hoofbeats thing. Hearing hoofbeats, you're more likely to have a horse than a zebra behind you. I think it was originally based in medicine, as in think of the most likely common illness rather than rare/exotic diseases.

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Ok, thanks.


Hiding in plain sight? The obvious is the hardest to see?

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Said when mocking someone's stupidity or uselessness?

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A couple of tracks from Mrozu I like:

Mrozu - Palę w oknie



Mrozu - "Pół na Pół"

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I see an adult version of Lord of the Flies. Grim perhaps, but to me that's the way it's heading.

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If it's not good luck, it's bad luck. If it's not one thing, it's another.

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I did visit the Rotunda while I was there. Those atrocities should never be forgotten. Hence why it is now a museum.

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I agree. Zamość too if someone is going to Lublin. It's only small but very beautiful.


My problem would be the ferry. I don't do boats. Last time I was on one I was very ill, completely lost my balance and could barely walk. A very memorable trip for all the wrong reasons. Anti-sickness tablets just put me to sleep.


There's a 10 lane highway in Katowice?

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It's not a question of not understanding it. The only place I've ever heard it used is on this forum. By Americans. Never heard anyone in the UK use it and I mix with a wide variety of people.

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A friend of mine was stationed at RAF Benbecula years back and said how lovely the beaches were.


Somewhere else I haven't got round to visiting yet.

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It's Italy, Alien.