Means "of course," "naturally," "it goes without saying."

Literally "to wave a hand." Means to dismiss something, to not care — "to shrug something off."

Literally "to dip one's fingers." Means to be involved in something (often secretly or negatively) — "to have a hand in something."

Literally "Madej's bed." Means a bed of nails, a place of torment — somewhere deeply uncomfortable, either physically or metaphorically. Used for any situation …

Literally "little black." Means a small black coffee (espresso).

Means a small snack or something light to eat — "a little something."

Literally "small beer." Means something easy or insignificant — "no big deal," "piece of cake."

Means "it almost happened," "it was close."

Literally "to say little." Means to put it mildly — used to signal that the reality is even more extreme than what was just described. The understatement is …

Means "not only that," "what's more."

Means a vote or expression of trust — "vote of confidence."

Means delusions of grandeur — an exaggerated sense of one's importance.

Literally "manna from heaven." Means an unexpected and welcome benefit.

Literally "a dead soul." Refers to a person who exists only on paper — a ghost employee, a fictitious person on a list, or someone who is spiritually empty and …

Literally "dead wave." In sailing, refers to a long ocean swell with no wind — deceptively calm on the surface but with powerful underlying movement. Used …

Literally "a dream of a cut-off head." Means something impossible or unrealistic.

Literally "buttery butter." A tautology — saying the same thing twice in different words without adding any new information. Also used when something is so …

A humorous expression meaning "and now we have a problem" or "well, that's messed things up."

Means "just my luck" or "what bad luck."

Literally "there, devil, take this coat!" Means you've met your match, the tables have turned — said when someone who has been causing trouble finally gets what …

Literally "a machine for making money." Means something that generates profit easily — "cash cow."

Literally "Mother of God!" A common Polish exclamation expressing shock, surprise, fear, or exasperation — one of the most frequently used emotional …

Means a wise person needs only a hint — "a word to the wise is enough."

Ironically refers to temporary or convenient "wisdom" shaped by circumstances.

Literally "wise as Solomon's underpants." A sarcastic expression meaning not wise at all — used ironically to mock someone who thinks they are very clever but …

Literally "wise as an owl." Means very wise.

Literally "a Pole is wise after the damage." A self-deprecating proverb meaning people only learn from mistakes after they happen — equivalent to "closing the …

Means a statesman — a respected political leader.

Literally "a man of trust." Means a trusted representative or confidential agent — someone appointed to act on behalf of others with full confidence in their …

Means "the Mexican wave" in a stadium.

Means something that will happen far in the future — "a distant prospect."

Means "trial and error."

Means uncertainty in complex situations, especially conflict — "fog of war."

Means the limit has been exceeded — "that's the last straw."

Means an ever-present threat hanging over someone — "the sword of Damocles."

Means to have only a vague idea.

Literally "to have something to say." Means to have a say, to have influence or authority — to be someone whose opinion matters and is taken into account.

Means to have a say or influence.

Literally "to have something on the tip of one's tongue." Means you almost remember something — it's right there but you can't quite recall it.

Literally "to have something from life." Means to get something out of life, to enjoy life's pleasures — to not let life pass you by without experiencing its …

Means to be scared — "to chicken out."

Literally "to have a black palate." Means to have a sharp, biting tongue — to say things that hurt or bring bad luck, as if your words are darkened and …

Literally "to have to do with." Means to have to deal with something or someone — to be involved with, to be faced with. One of the most essential phrases in …

Means to feel down or depressed.

Means to have enough — "to be fed up."

Literally "to have two left hands." Means to be clumsy or lack practical skills — the equivalent of being "all thumbs."

Means to have a lot of money.

Means to be good at talking, persuasive.

Means not to care at all — "to not give a damn."

Literally "to have a head on one's neck." Means to be sensible, level-headed, and capable of managing on one's own.

Means to have compromising information on someone — "to have dirt on someone."

Means to have silly or unrealistic ideas.

Means to be in conflict with someone — "to have a feud."

Means to be responsible for someone's death.

Literally "to have place." Means to take place, to occur — a formal way of saying that an event happened or is happening.

Means to be immature or inexperienced.

Literally "to have flies in one's nose." Means to be grumpy, irritable, or touchy — in a bad mood for no obvious reason.

Literally "to have as a name." The standard Polish construction for stating one's first name — "my name is" (literally "I have as a name").

Means to almost remember something — "on the tip of one's tongue."

Means to mean or intend something.

Means to be in trouble or conflict with someone.

Means to keep something in mind.

Literally "to have on a fork." Means to have someone in your power, to have them cornered — like a piece of food impaled on a fork, they can't escape.

Literally "to have a ready answer for everything." Describes someone who always has an immediate response to any question or challenge — used admiringly or …

Literally "to have hope." The standard Polish expression for hoping — one of the most essential phrases in the language.

Literally "to have things not in order in one's head." Means to have a screw loose, to be confused or mentally disorganised — things in your head are jumbled up …

Literally "to have a nose for something." Means to have a natural talent, instinct, or keen sense for a particular area.

Means to be under strong pressure — "to have a knife at one's throat."

Literally "to have appetite/desire." Means to feel like doing something, to want to — one of the most common ways to express desire or inclination in Polish.

Means to be very alert and watchful.

Means to be fully aware and attentive.

Means to be smart and sensible.

Means to be very busy — "to have one's hands full."

Means to have a lot of money.

Means to be scared.

Means to have a hard time — things are difficult.

Means to have something given easily — "served on a platter."

Means to be fed up — "to have had enough."

Literally "to have reason/right." Means to be right — one of the most essential and frequently used phrases in Polish conversation.

Means to be cautious — "to be on one's guard."

Literally "to have a weak head." Means to have a low tolerance for alcohol — to get drunk easily, or more generally to be unable to handle stress or pressure.

Literally "to have a fright." Means to be scared, to have the fear — a colloquial way of saying you're frightened of something.

Means to have something to feel guilty about.

Means to be obsessed with something.

Literally "to have in one's ass." Means to not give a damn about something — to be completely indifferent, to not care at all. One of the most common vulgar …

Means to have control over something — "to have in one's grasp."

Means not to care — "to not care at all."

Literally "to have in the back." Means to have backing, connections, or protection from someone powerful — to have someone watching your back who can pull …

Literally "to have a snake in one's pocket." Describes someone who is very tight-fisted or stingy — so reluctant to reach into their pocket that it's as if a …

Usually in negation: to have no idea at all.

Means to matter, to be important.

Means to be mentally messed up or overly fixated.

Literally "a copper forehead." Means brazen cheek, shameless audacity — the quality of someone who shows no embarrassment or shame no matter what they do.

Literally "to measure your strength against your intentions." Means to be realistic about what you can accomplish — don't overestimate yourself or take on more …

Means to aim high.

Literally "to measure with one's gaze." Means to size someone up with a look — to stare at someone appraisingly, often with suspicion, hostility, or assessment. …

Literally "honey month." Means honeymoon — the period of bliss after a wedding, or figuratively any initial phase of enthusiasm and harmony before reality sets …

Means to harshly criticize or humiliate someone.

Means "honestly speaking," "to tell the truth."

Literally "among others." Means "among other things," "inter alia," or "for example" — one of the most frequently used phrases in Polish for introducing …

Means to be stuck between two difficult options — "between a rock and a hard place."

Literally "between us." Means "between you and me," "just between us" — used to signal that what follows is confidential or personal, not to be shared further.

Means "between you and me."

Literally "between Scylla and Charybdis." Means caught between two equally dangerous or unpleasant options — a dilemma where every choice carries serious risk.

Means to read or understand hidden meaning — "between the lines."

Literally "soft underbelly." Means a vulnerable weak point — the most exposed and unprotected part of a system, organisation, or argument.

Means to be kind-hearted, sometimes overly soft.

Means people treated as expendable — "cannon fodder."

Means to not tell the truth — to lie (softly).

Literally "silence is golden." Advises that sometimes saying nothing is wiser than speaking.

Literally "pleasantly seen." Means welcome, appreciated, or desirable — used to describe something or someone that is received positively or whose presence is …

Literally "it is pleasant for me to meet you." Means "nice to meet you" — the standard Polish phrase when being introduced to someone for the first time.

Means "love at first sight."

Literally "despite that." Means "nevertheless," "even so," or "despite this" — one of the most essential connectors in Polish for expressing contrast or …

Means unintentionally — "in spite of oneself."

Means "despite everything," "nevertheless."

Literally "to miss the truth / to pass the truth by." Means to be economical with the truth, to say something that is not quite accurate — a polite way of …

Literally "honey raspberry." Means something is excellent, perfect, or delightful — "top-notch," "just perfect."

Literally "the milk has been spilled." Means it's too late to change what has happened — "no use crying over spilled milk."

Literally "young in spirit." Means someone feels or behaves youthfully regardless of age — "young at heart."

Literally "young wolf." Refers to an ambitious, aggressive young person eager to succeed — "young go-getter," "rising shark."

Literally "less more." Means approximately — "more or less," "roughly."

Literally "less about." Means something is not important or not worth discussing — "never mind," "forget about it."

Literally "lesser evil." Means choosing the better option among bad ones — "the lesser of two evils."

Literally "strong side." Means a strength or strong point — "one's forte."

Literally "to tread firmly on the ground." Means to be realistic and practical — "to have one's feet on the ground."

Literally "mohair beret." A pejorative term for an older, conservative, often religious person — similar to "old-fashioned conservative."

Literally "in my humble opinion." A polite way to express one's view — "in my humble opinion."

Literally "my cottage is on the edge." Means avoiding involvement or responsibility — "it's none of my business," "I stay out of it."

Literally "my right is more mine." A humorous or ironic way to insist stubbornly that one is right — even irrationally.

Literally "wet job." Means dirty or violent work, especially involving blood — "dirty work," "a hit job."

Refers to a double standard: something is bad when done to me, but fine when I do it — "double standards," "hypocrisy."

Literally "face into the bucket." A rude way to tell someone to shut up — "shut your mouth."

Literally "butterfly's leg." A mild, humorous exclamation used instead of swearing — like "darn it!"

Literally "body speech." Means body language — nonverbal communication through gestures and posture.

Literally "speech is silver, silence is gold." Means it's often better to stay silent than to speak.

Literally "it may be." Means something is acceptable — "that works," "fine by me."

Literally "one could steal horses." Means it's very early or very late — a time when anything could happen.

Literally "book moth." Means someone who reads a lot — "bookworm."

Literally "to speak as if to a wall." Means speaking to someone who doesn't listen — "like talking to a wall."

Literally "to speak with one voice." Means to be in full agreement — "to speak with one voice," "to be united."

Literally "to speak straight from the bridge." Means to speak bluntly and honestly — no sugarcoating, no exaggeration, just the plain truth.

Literally "to speak through tears." Means to speak while crying or very emotional.

Literally "to speak for itself." Means something is obvious and needs no explanation.

Literally "to speak the same language." Means to understand each other well, especially in mindset or values.

Literally "to speak in riddles." Means to be vague or cryptic.

Literally "you say it and you have it." Means something happens immediately after being mentioned.

Literally "wall concrete." Means something is absolutely certain or guaranteed.

Literally "it must be in Ruthenia." Means nothing is truly obligatory — "nothing is a must."

Extended version meaning that obligations depend on context — in Poland, people do as they like.

Literally "mustard after dinner." Means that something arrived or was done too late to be of any use — the meal is already over. Similar in meaning to "już po …

Literally "to soap someone's eyes." Means to deceive or mislead — "to pull the wool over someone's eyes."

Literally "soap and fruit butter." Means a random mix of unrelated things — "everything and nothing," "a hodgepodge."

Literally "to think about blue almonds." Means to daydream, drift off into fantasies, or think unrealistic thoughts.

Literally "wish-based thinking." Means wishful thinking — believing something because one wants it to be true.