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  What it means

  Literally “a cross for the road.” A farewell expression meaning “good riddance” — said when someone unpleasant leaves and you’re glad to see them go.

  Vocabulary

  • krzyż — cross
  • droga — road, way

  Grammar note

  Accusative case: na drogę.

  Cultural context

  Rooted in the Catholic tradition of making the sign of the cross before a journey.

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