Łeb w łeb
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What it means
Literally “head to head.” Means neck and neck — two competitors so close together that neither has a clear lead. “Neck and neck,” “head to head.”
Vocabulary
- łeb — head (colloquial)
Grammar note
'Łeb w łeb' — accusative after 'w'. A reduplicative phrase expressing closeness.
Cultural context
A horse-racing image — two horses so close their heads are level. Common in sports commentary.
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