Bić na głowę
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What it means
Literally “to beat on the head.” Means to outdo someone completely, to beat them hands down — to be far superior in some area. Example: “bije go na głowę pod względem doświadczenia” — she beats him hands down in experience.
Vocabulary
- bić — to beat
- głowa — head
Grammar note
'Na głowę' uses the accusative after 'na.' Takes a direct object in the accusative: 'bić kogoś na głowę' (to beat someone hands down).
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