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Yes, that is the exact phrase I was thinking of.

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I think for some people it is down to their personality type, they are always looking for something more. It's why some people do drugs and others are adrenaline junkies. Addictive type personalities.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [796]


Yes! From a bad situation to one that is worse.

Another:

Wake up with the hand in a potty

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [796]


I've heard that one down south too.

A new one although probably too easy.

From the rain to beneath the gutter

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Wiesz, wszyscy myślą że jesteś dupkiem :)

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Not heard of that one Iron.


In my neck of the woods, 'I have to see man about a dog' is more commonly used.


Exactly this. I haven't heard any other definition of 'dark horse' to be honest.

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I didn't see another way but I think I made the mistake of only looking at 'fasten your seatbelt' whereas 'belt up' also applies. Two idioms for the price of one!


For me it reads like each gets a horse.

I must say it's nice to see other people taking an interest and participating in this thread :)

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This is what I thought you meant. It's not used very often these days but I found a good example of its idiomatic meaning on PF by a poster called 'Stu' when I looked the other day:

https://polishforums.com/polonia/satellite-abroad-44158/#msg909602

When you asked the original question, " What idiomatic meaning does zapnij pas! have in Britain?" I presumed it meant fasten your seatbelt and not belt up as such.

In the UK the idiomatic meaning of 'fasten your seatbelt' would be 'prepare for something unexpected, a bumpy ride'. Quite often that would mean prepare for trouble, so in that sense I think both Lenka and Iron were right in their explanations.

Maybe I have got confused with translating 'zapnij pas' to fasten your seatbelt instead of 'belt up'? Or do both apply?


A horse apiece?

Corresponding to the US expression 'It's a horse a piece' which means six of one, half a dozen of the other. It's doesn't matter much either way, something is more or less equal.


A horse for everyone? Is this the more literal meaning?

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [796]

A collection of mismatched/unorganized stuff in one place? Everything under one roof, a hodgepodge?

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Kaśka Sochacka - Szum



KLEKS/IGO/Kaśka Sochacka/Mrozu/Artur Rojek/Brodka/Ralph Kaminski/Bedoes2115/Sokół-Całkiem Nowa Bajka:




I've sort of answered this on the main music thread so as to keep this one for Polish music.

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As this idiom is for non-Brits, I'll stay quiet for now and I'll comment on previous answers later. Still not sure if what I'm thinking that you're thinking is right or not....

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What I'm thinking of is a bit dated but I wouldn't say the idiomatic meaning applies to Zapnij pas. This is why I'm confused. It might not be what you're thinking though and maybe someone else will get it.....

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [796]

I'm actually stumped as to what the other expression is. I can think of one thing that is similar to 'buckle up' but the meaning is not the same.


Hair is standing on end? Someone is frightened or shocked?

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I really don't like Gary Moore and this has too much of a Gary Moore vibe for me.


The album is called Trio. The band are called Hard Times. Same band as in your last track. I particularly liked their last track.

More from Mrozu:

Aura:



Pablo E:



Feniks:

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maf's clue on the idioms thread made me think of this track.....

Zapnij pas - Mrozu

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [796]


OK, thanks maf. I'm not doing so well with your idioms....

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [796]

Someone who likes to sign anything they can?


Ah, but it's only easy when you know the answer! Your last one stumped me.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [796]

I think you're right Alien :) Especially in light of the coffee beans hint.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [796]

Is it meant when someone is trying to establish their authority or expertise on a subject? They know best and don't need advice?

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [796]

I have no idea about this one maf....

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [796]


When someone knows something that the other person doesn't? Don't think it's this though...

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [796]


I'd heard this before so I knew what it meant but yeah, not entirely logical. Thanks for the link.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [796]

It means someone won't be drinking as they're driving so it would be used in response to being offered a drink?

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So have Jaguar Land Rover.

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In my opinion it means being successful in predominantly male fields. Not an easy feat for women trying to fit into such roles. For example, in the case of Krystyna Chojnowska-Liskiewicz, who I linked to in post #107, a Danish fisherman tried to persuade her to abort her trip to Scotland.

He said," Who wants to sail in such a little boat to the North Sea? And also, you're all women. Go back home, it's well enough that you've made it in one piece to Skagen."

It's insulting, especially given that she was a naval engineer too and very capable of servicing her own yacht. Women throughout history have had to put up with this crap when they have proven time and again that they can be successful in male dominated professions.

BTW, if you could, please don't turn this thread into the usual trolling crap. I posted about Krystyna Chojnowska-Liskiewicz because I'm trying to revive an interesting thread.