ręka rękę myje

Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, [the] hand washes [the other] hand. Calque of Latin manus manum lavat by Seneca the Younger.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrɛŋ.ka ˈrɛŋ.kɛ ˈmɨ.jɛ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɨjɛ

Proverb

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ręka rękę myje

  1. (idiomatic) a group of people supports each other in dishonest dealings; (roughly) you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours

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