Głosować portfelem
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What it means
Literally “to vote with one’s wallet.” Means making consumer or political choices based purely on financial self-interest — supporting whoever or whatever benefits you economically.
Vocabulary
- głosować — to vote (imperfective)
- portfel — wallet
Grammar note
'Portfelem' is the instrumental singular of 'portfel', indicating the means or instrument of voting.
Cultural context
A common phrase in Polish political and economic commentary, especially around election time.
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