ciemny jak tabaka w rogu

Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, dark as snuff in [a] horn. The phrase refers to snuff, which was kept in snuff boxes made from animal horns.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ɕɛm.nɨ jak taˈba.ka v ˈrɔ.ɡu/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔɡu

Adjective

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ciemny jak tabaka w rogu (not comparable, no derived adverb)

  1. (idiomatic, simile) dumb as a rock (of someone who is ignorant or primitive)
    Synonym: głupi jak but

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