nie w ciemię bity

Polish edit

Etymology edit

Literally, not beaten in one's crown (of the head).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ɲɛ ˈft͡ɕɛ.mjɛ ˈbi.tɨ/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -itɨ

Adjective edit

nie w ciemię bity (not comparable, no derived adverb)

  1. (idiomatic) whip-smart, quick-witted (sharp and able to handle any situation)

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