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  What it means

  Literally “as if on wings,” this beautiful idiom describes moving with incredible speed or, more often, feeling a sense of immense joy and lightness. It is the Polish version of “walking on air” or “being on cloud nine.” You might use it to describe how you felt after a successful first date or receiving a long-awaited promotion.

  Vocabulary

  • skrzydło — wing
  • lekko — lightly
  • radosny — joyful
  • lecieć — to fly

  Grammar note

  'Na skrzydłach' is the locative plural of 'skrzydło.' The phrase often follows verbs of movement like 'biec' (to run) or 'lecieć' (to fly/rush).

  Cultural context

  This expression carries a very positive, energetic connotation. It’s frequently found in Polish literature and songs to describe the early stages of falling in love.

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