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    What it means

    “Take your pick / plenty to choose from.” There are so many options that you can choose freely — a wide variety is available to suit any taste.

    Vocabulary

    • wybór — choice, selection
    • kolor — colour

    Grammar note

    'Do wyboru' and 'do koloru' both use the genitive after 'do'. The rhyme (wyboru/koloru) makes this a catchy fixed phrase.

    Cultural context

    The rhyme is the whole point — it's a playful, rhythmic way of saying there's plenty of choice. Often used in markets, shops, or when offering options.

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