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  What it means

  Literally “to the rest” or “to the remainder.” This phrase acts as an intensifier meaning “completely” or “utterly.” It is used when a process is finished off entirely, or when someone has lost their mind (“zwariować do reszty”) or their patience. It indicates that there is nothing left of the previous state.

  Vocabulary

  • reszta — rest / remainder / change (money)
  • całkowicie — completely
  • koniec — end

  Grammar note

  'Reszty' is the genitive form of the feminine noun 'reszta', required by the preposition 'do'. It often follows a verb to show the extent of the action.

  Cultural context

  In a shop, 'reszta' means the change you get back. In this idiom, however, it strictly refers to the "remainder" of a situation or state of being.

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