krakowskim targiem
Polish
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editLiterally, “by Cracovian market”. Probably from the perception that the people of Cracow are stingy and bargain to the end.
Pronunciation
editAdverb
editkrakowskim targiem (not comparable)
- (idiomatic) by splitting the difference (by settling on an amount midway between the offer and the asking price)
- 2005 July 28, Stefan Leśniowski, “PREZES NA ZLECENIE”, in Gazeta Krakowska[1], "Polskapresse". Oddział "Prasa Krakowska":
- Prezes znalazł wyjście z sytuacji. Przegłosujemy wniosek, o zwrot kosztów jakie ponoszę w związku z pełnieniem tej funkcji. Prezes zażyczył sobie 1000 złotych miesięcznie. Potem krakowskim targiem zeszło na 800 złotych netto.
- The chairman has found a way out of the situation. We will vote on a motion, to reimburse me for the expenses I incur in connection with this function. The chairman demanded 1000 zlotys a month. Then, compromisingly, it came down to 800 zlotys net
- (idiomatic, by extension) by splitting the difference (by choosing an option or take a position roughly midway between two opposed alternatives)
Further reading
edit- krakowskim targiem in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- krakowskim targiem in Polish dictionaries at PWN