ze świecą szukać

Polish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Literally, to search with [a] candle

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /zɛ ˈɕfjɛ.t͡sɔw̃ ˈʂu.kat͡ɕ/
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  • Rhymes: -ukat͡ɕ

Phrase

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ze świecą szukać

  1. (idiomatic) one would have to go to great lengths in order to find the object or person in question
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ze,‎ świeca,‎ szukać.

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