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    What it means

    Literally “a different pair of galoshes.” Means a completely different matter — used to draw a distinction between two things that might seem similar but aren’t. The Polish equivalent of “a different kettle of fish.”

    Vocabulary

    • para — pair
    • kalosze — galoshes, rubber boots

    Grammar note

    'Para kaloszy' — 'kaloszy' is genitive plural of 'kalosze' after 'para' (a pair of).

    Cultural context

    Kalosze (rubber boots) were a ubiquitous item in Polish everyday life, making this a very grounded, homely image.

    Intermediate

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