Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, to leave English style, or more loosely translated as to escape or make off in the manner of the English. Calque of French filer à l’anglaise.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvɘjɕt͡ɕ pɔ aŋˈɡjɛl.sku/
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  • Syllabification: wyjść po an‧giel‧sku

Verb

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wyjść po angielsku pf (imperfective wychodzić po angielsku)

  1. (intransitive, colloquial, idiomatic) to take French leave (to take a sudden or unannounced departure)

Conjugation

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Conjugation of wyjść po angielsku: see wyjść.

Further reading

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