z duszą na ramieniu

Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, with [one's] soul on [one's] shoulder, in reference to one's soul figuratively awaiting one's death on the shoulder.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈzdu.ʂɔw̃ na.raˈmjɛ.ɲu/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛɲu

Adverb

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z duszą na ramieniu (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) with one's heart in one's mouth

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