ostatnia deska ratunku

Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, the last plank of help, a reference to when a plank from a broken ship can save someone. Compare French planche de salut.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɔsˈtat.ɲa ˈdɛs.ka raˈtuŋ.ku/
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  • Rhymes: -uŋku

Noun

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ostatnia deska ratunku f

  1. (idiomatic) last resort (the only remaining, often least desirable, option when all others have been excluded)

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