trafiła kosa na kamień

Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, [a] scythe has hit [a] stone.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /traˈfi.wa ˈkɔ.sa na ˈka.mjɛɲ/
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  • Rhymes: -amjɛɲ

Proverb

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trafiła kosa na kamień

  1. (idiomatic) diamond cut diamond; it takes one to know one (someone steadfast and relentless has come to face a similar opponent)
    Synonym: trafił swój na swego

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