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    What it means

    Literally “like from a picture,” this idiom is used to describe something or someone that looks perfect, beautiful, or idealized. It is the equivalent of “picture-perfect.” It is often used to describe lovely children, a beautifully set table, or a picturesque cottage in the mountains.

    Vocabulary

    • obrazek — picture / small painting
    • piękny — beautiful
    • idealny — ideal / perfect
    • malowniczy — picturesque

    Grammar note

    'Z obrazka' uses the genitive case of 'obrazek' (the diminutive of 'obraz') after the preposition 'z' (from/out of).

    Cultural context

    This is a very common, gentle compliment. "Dzieci jak z obrazka" (picture-perfect children) is a standard phrase used by grandparents or family friends.

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